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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou got a fair bit of flak after going over to speak to some Spurs fans following Thursday’s defeat by Bournemouth.
Football is a fickle business sometimes. It wasn’t a good result, but you only have to go back a week or two and they were cheering Ange off after winning at Etihad Stadium.
Usually I would expect a reaction from Spurs
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Ryan was born in Manchester and grew up in Ancoats, close to the city centre, so he had a decision to make whether to be a Red or a Blue.
He told BBC Sport: “My
The first weekend of the season is always tricky to predict for various reasons, and with Manchester United I really don’t know what to expect. I am not going to give them a win just because they are Manchester United and have had some great teams in the past, put it that way.
They won the FA Cup final with a good performance against Manchester City, but they finished eighth
Tottenham fans, beware. It’s not just your manager Ange Postecoglou who is unhappy with those of you who were glad your team lost to Manchester City on Tuesday.
Chris Sutton’s final predictions guest of the season is Gladiators star Legend, who supports Arsenal and watched Spurs play City hoping – in vain – they would do the Gunners a favour in the title race.
“I don’t have a problem with
Manchester United were torn apart by Crystal Palace on Monday, so does anyone think they stand a chance against Premier League leaders Arsenal this weekend?
“I have gone soft,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. “United fans have gotten to me in these past few weeks and I feel terrible for letting that happen.
“I went against all my instincts when I backed them to get a draw at
In April, Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim apologised for holding talks with West Ham, saying it was a “mistake” – and Sutton believes ongoing speculation about Moyes’ future has resulted in a downturn in results.
The Hammers have won just one of their past nine Premier League games.
“I think subconsciously players switch off,” said Sutton. “I don’t think it has been helpful the fact David Moyes has been messed
Simon Stone, BBC Sport chief football reporter
Since his co-ownership was announced on Christmas Eve, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and new United director Sir Dave Brailsford have presided over a complete overhaul of United’s backroom team.
The latest appointment was Jason Wilcox as technical director after his exit from Southampton was successfully negotiated.
United hope to secure the services of Dan Ashworth as sporting director but there is still no agreement
Liverpool have only won two of their past 11 Premier League games at Goodison Park, but can they get the better of neighbours Everton when they go back there on Wednesday?
“Everton got a massive three points on Sunday, which takes the pressure off them a little bit,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton. “Now they will be absolutely desperate to derail Liverpool’s title bid.”
Sutton is making predictions
The race to become Premier League champions is still wide open but, when it comes to predictions, BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton has already got the title wrapped up.
Sutton drew with UB40 drummer Jimmy Brown in the midweek games played this week meaning, with seven weeks of the season remaining, he is now guaranteed to finish above his guests for the second campaign running.
“I’m going to have
Aston Villa were the last team to beat Manchester City, on 6 December, but can the defending champions exact revenge at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday?
“Since that defeat, City have gone 23 games without defeat and, in terms of results, that’s incredible,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton.
“But there is something amiss with them at the moment. I thought they would find a way to beat Arsenal, but