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And the standards that he's used to at Manchester City."If anything, I would say this is confirmation that they've got the right player and he's got the right environment for him."Someone's Warnocking at the doorAmong Ruben Amorim’s many lows at Manchester United, one moment left Neil Warnock in stitches.The Portuguese manager is statistically the worst in the great club’s history, and with just nine Premier League wins in 33 games, United are looking at alternatives, including Gareth Southgate.Yet it wasn’t a disastrous league performance that left the experienced Warnock stunned, instead a moment in the cup.United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup in the second round at the end of August by League Two Grimsby Town for one of the most humiliating results in club history.Grimsby had to do the job on penalties after giving up a 2-0 lead, but while down and in big trouble, Amorim whipped out a tactics board on the United bench and started moving magnets around the page.“I’m available if they’re struggling,” Warnock joked. "But he's 20, and we can still improve a lot."Jor DroppingSimon Jordan has told Rangers manager Russell Martin he needs to be stronger and then he might not have children swearing at him.“He has to be a bit stronger in his press conferences; he has to acknowledge the fact that he has to win football matches,” the White & Jordan host said.“That’s what has to come out of his mouth, not him observing that a 12-year-old is sticking two fingers up at him.“He has allowed this offensive behaviour to happen, and to be seeded in a section of the Rangers fans.”Spurred onTottenham have announced that teenage talent Luca Williams-Barnett has signed his first professional contract with the club.The attacking midfielder, who turned 17 on Wednesday, was named on the bench for the first team on four occasions last term.Williams-Barnett made his senior Spurs debut as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over Doncaster Rovers.World champions of what?Seven-time NBA All-Star Joel Embiid doesn't rate England's chances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Philadelphia 76ers Center, a self-confessed Real Madrid and Arsenal fan, admitted the Three Lions have the best team on paper.However, Cameroonian and American joked that England are going choke again."Obviously I am a big football fan, so I'm excited," Embiid said on next summer's World Cup in the USA."I wanna go to as many games as possible so we'll see the schedule.

Obviously I am a big football fan, I watch every single game."They [England] have got...as far as talent on paper, it looks good."Top MarcsCrystal Palace captain Marc Guéhi assured fans that he remains 'focused' solely on the club following his Liverpool transfer saga.The Reds agreed a £35million deal late in the summer window and the 25-year-old completed his medical in London.However, the move dramatically collapsed on deadline day - with Guehi instead set to be a free agent at the end of the season.“I don’t have much to say, to be honest,” the England international said during his prematch press conference duties ahead of a Conference League tie against Dynamo Kyiv on Thursday.“I’m focused on playing football and playing for this club. She was a key figure during the club’s rise from League One to the Premier League, which included that 2016 title win and FA Cup glory.In the interim, Leicester Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha will assume the role of acting Chief Executive Officer.RasmatazzRasmus Hojlund has denied making a dig at his parent club, Manchester United, during his Napoli celebration last night.The Danish striker continued his fine start to life on loan at Antonio Conte's side by scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon.His three goals in all competitions with Napoli are already the same amount that Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo, and Matheus Cunha have netted COMBINED this season.After scoring on Wednesday night, Hojlund was seen pointing to both the Champions League and Napoli badges on his shirt.However, the striker was quick to clear up suggestions that it was a thinly-veiled dig at Man United, who are not in Europe this year.When asked about the meaning behind his celebration, Hojlund said: "The badges was because I’m happy to play for Napoli and in the Champions League because I love to score in Europe."To add insult to injury, both of his strikes were assisted by former Manchester City captain, Kevin De Bruyne.“Højlund scores twice in the Champions League after two assists from Kevin de Bruyne” was not on my 2025 bingo card", he wrote on Instagram post-match.Ben-concurredSpurs are close to finalising a new deal with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, talkSPORT understands.Bentancur’s current contract is due to expire next summer, but the parties are now closing in on an agreement, which is expected to be finalised this month.The Uruguay international has started eight of Spurs’ 10 matches under Thomas Frank.Wise OwlJohn Textor is reportedly in talks to buy Sheffield Wednesday from Dejphon Chansiri.However, the potential sale to the American businessman has yet to progress any further.Textor has previously expressed his interest in buying the Owls amid their financial woes.Staff were once again told they would not be paid on time this week, with the club now at risk of a points deduction from the EFL.The news has left the Wednesday players threatening to strike by refusing to train, talkSPORT understands.Former Crystal Palace co-owner Textor has held discussions over rescuing the Championship’s crisis club, though.According to the Daily Mail, he has been in talks with current Owls owner Chansiri.The Thai businessman is said to value the club at £100million but could accept a takeover bid as low as £70million.Chansiri bought the Owls for £30million back in 2015, with the club facing mounting off-field problems in the years since.Ha la landErling Haaland wasn’t holding back on himself or his teammates after Manchester City's 2-2 draw against Monaco.The Premier League side twice led through their top scoring striker, but were pegged back both times in the Principality to leave Pep Guardiola’s side with a win and draw in their two opening Champions League games.

"I think everyone should be, it's not good enough."Asked about the positive that despite having 17 touches of the ball, he was able to score twice, he added: "I don't care, I'm just doing my job."Gyok LesnarArsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres has been compared to Nicklas Bendtner by one Gunners fan, but it isn’t his fault.“That Viktor at the minute, Arteta is not getting the best out of him," talkSPORT caller Jamie told Breakfast.“He’s using him like Nicklas Bendtner. We've just got to keep doing what we are doing, and I am really confident that results will come."BoostNewcastle United defender Tino Livramento is set for 6-8 weeks on the sidelines, talkSPORT understands.The England international has damaged ligaments in his knee.However, when he went off on a stretcher against Arsenal after a mid-air collision with William Saliba.The fear was he'd done his ACL for the third time in his career, but scans indicate that isn't the case.Livramento will miss the October internationals and roughly ten games for Newcastle, but it could have been so much worse.'Should be a motivator'Newcastle United are in Champions League action this evening, and they take on Union Saint-Gilloise in talkSPORT 2.The Magpies have travelled over in numbers to take over Brussels, and Eddie Howe is looking for a win.Newcastle have lost two of their last four games in all competitions and only won once all season.But USG will be a tough test, having beaten PSV in their opening Champions League match.And after losing so late on to Arsenal, Howe wants his side to bounce back.He said: “This will be a good challenge at a time in the season when we need to perform.“It will be an important game in our Champions League journey – and a tough one.“The Arsenal game should be a motivator not a hangover.“We need to use that as motivation.”OddManchester United are reportedly looking at a mid-season friendly against Saudi Arabian opposition.The Athletic report the Red Devils are looking for ways to raise revenue.They have no European football this season, which means two things.One, they have plenty of free midweeks to exploit with a lucrative friendly.And two, there will be lower income in TV money, matchday sales and prize money because they aren't in a UEFA competition.Not clearArsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed there is no clarity when it comes to Noni Madueke's return.The winger suffered a knee injury and was initially ruled out for six to eight weeks.However, the Spaniard has now confirmed there is no timescale for the England international's return.Speaking at the pre-match press conference before Arsenal's Champions League tie against Olympiacos, he said: "No, he hasn't had a [second] scan yet, so he needs to wait a little bit more still with the brace and everything."So, he's still in a stage where everything is super protective and once he comes out of that and has the scan we'll have more clarity about it."