Gary Neville (inset right) and Jamie Carragher (inset left) have revealed their respective Premier League teams of the year, with Arsenal and Man City players dominating both squads, but there was no space for Erling Haaland (left) in the Liverpool icon's side. Former Man United star, Neville, and Liverpool legend, Carragher, put together two squads in different formations that bring together their opinion on the best players throughout the year, with no Man United stars featuring in either. However, both decided on seven players that make both of their teams, with a selection of Arsenal and City stars making the cut alongside one Chelsea player.
EXCLUSIVEGary Neville's 'mafia' comment was outrageous… this is NOT over yet: Explosive interview with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis
EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Say what you will about Evangelos Marinakis, but don't doubt that he cares. If anything, he cares too much. It's why he and Nottingham Forest found themselves at the centre of a relentless storm. 'Who created this storm?,' queries the Greek businessman. 'Regrets? None at all. But for others to make all these comments and all this bullsh*t...' Marinakis believes he knows exactly who's to blame for what he views as a faux furore surrounding Forest's infamous social media post that caught fire last month.
Rasmus Hojlund will NOT develop into a great Premier League striker like Erling Haaland or Sergio Aguero, but Man United forward could 'become an Ollie Watkins', claims Gary Neville
Gary Neville believes Rasmus Hojlund won't become one of the Premier League's great strikers at Manchester United after struggling during his first year at the club. Hojlund moved to Old Trafford in a £72m transfer from Italian side Atalanta last summer but has struggled to find consistency while battling injuries during his debut year in the Premier League, with United rarely looking like a threat in front of goal.
PLAYER RATINGS: Liverpool youngster impresses in front of Gareth Southgate, while Luis Diaz lacked end product in thrilling 3-3 draw at Aston Villa
LEWIS STEELE AT VILLA PARK: Aston Villa missed the chance to secure their place in next season's Champions League as drew 3-3 with Liverpool at Villa Park. The game got off to the worst possible start for the hosts as Emiliano Martinez put the ball into his own net but they hit back quickly through Youri Tielemans. Cody Gakpo restored Liverpool's lead before Jarell Quansah doubled it with a brilliant header after the break.
Fix the holes in the roof and fill the vacancy that gapes wide in Old Trafford's soul, writes IAN LADYMAN... Erik ten Hag must be sacked the minute the final whistle is blown on the FA Cup final
IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Fifteen minutes after full time and the pitch at Old Trafford was no longer fit for play as storms battered Manchester United's once iconic stadium. Nobody could play football on that but Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag ran out of luck weeks ago. Now, as he swims desperately against a tide set to wash him out of the door in a fortnight, even the Manchester weather couldn't save him.
Tom Hanks cheers on Aston Villa as they look to lock down Champions League place against Liverpool... but why does the A-Lister support the English team?
Hollywood star Tom Hanks is in Birmingham for the final home match of the season at Villa Park to watch his beloved Aston Villa square off against Liverpool. In a video taken before the game, Hanks said he was looking forward to the match as he 'celebrated the penultimate match' of the season. It was an exciting match at the start, with Villa keeper Emi Martinez spilling the ball into his own net to put Liverpool up 1-0.
Will Tottenham hand the Premier League title to Arsenal? Spurs boast a brilliant home record against Man City and are Pep Guardiola's bogey team... a win for Ange Postecoglou's side will be fatal for the reigning champions
Arsenal star Kai Havertz proclaimed last week that he's going to be 'the biggest fan of Tottenham' when they play next. No, he hasn't lost his marbles. Quite the opposite, in fact. And like Havertz, every Arsenal fan will be following his lead. This is because Spurs face the Gunners' title rivals Man City on Tuesday in a game that will decide who wins the Premier League title come next Sunday. Arsenal are currently two points ahead of City in the table - having played a game more - but with one game left to play, their chances of winning their first Premier League title in 20 years now all hinges on their arch-rivals Tottenham. With City's current form and notorious ability to churn out wins in the business end of the season, all signs point to a comprehensive victory for the reigning champions, especially when you consider that Spurs haven't been at their best in recent weeks. But if history is to go by, Spurs taking points off City could very much be on the cards.
Man United send workers up to the top of Old Trafford less than 24 hours after heavy rain cascaded through the roof during their defeat by Arsenal
Workers in hard hats and high-vis jackets were snapped abseiling up and down Old Trafford less than 24 hours after water was seen cascading from the roof. Manchester United insist they were there to carry out pre-planned maintenance of a section of the stadium, which was battered by a thunderous downpour shortly after full-time following the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal. During the closing stages of the game, a fierce thunderstorm swamped the 114-year-old stadium, where water could be seen pouring from one corners of the ground.
Did Chelsea sell their training ground to THEMSELVES? Ex-football financial advisor claims club applied to buy Cobham 'in a bid to get round Profit and Sustainability Rules'... but Blues are 'confident' they DON'T need to sell to meet PSR requirements
The Blues' financial challenges have been laid bare in recent weeks after it was recently revealed they posted the most severe operating losses of any Premier League club in history last season. Their operating loss was a staggering £249million, almost £100m more than their nearest rival, Leicester, who recorded a £152m deficit. With Chelsea also boasting the most expensive squad, valued at £1.1billion, it has seen the club sell a hotel to BlueCo - the consortium led by Todd Boehly (inset) and Clearlake who bought the club in May 2022 - for £76.3m in a bid to stay within the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules. And more claims were made on Sunday that they made another attempt to comply with the Premier League's financial rules by selling their Cobham training ground (left, and top right) to themselves, according to Manchester City 's former financial advisor Stefan Borson.
Antony caught sulking AGAIN after being switched to left-back during Man United's defeat by Arsenal - as clip shows Brazilian appearing to question move before Scott McTominay intervenes
Manchester United winger Antony was left baffled after he was told to play as an emergency left-back for the second time in two months by Erik ten Hag on Sunday. The much-maligned winger initially came on as a substitute in the 70th minute of the Red Devils' 1-0 home defeat by Arsenal, playing in his customary position on the right. However, with the Old Trafford outfit pushing for an equaliser Ten Hag made an attacking decision by taking off right back Aaron Wan-Bissaka for forward Omari Forson.
Old Trafford away dressing rooms FLOODS after downpour of rain struck Manchester during Arsenal's win over Red Devils
The away dressing room at Old Trafford was flooded after heavy rain struck Manchester on Sunday evening. Toward the end of Manchester United's 1-0 defeat against title-chasing Arsenal, a thunderstorm swamped the 114-year-old stadium. Water could be seen cascading from one corner of the ground while videos on social media showed a flood pouring under seats. Â
Roy Keane insists he hopes Erik ten Hag 'is given a chance to get things right' at Man United... despite the club currently being on course for worst-ever Premier League finish
Roy Keane has backed Erik ten Hag to remain as Manchester United manager following the club's 1-0 defeat against Arsenal. After a humiliating 4-0 defeat against Crystal Palace on Monday Ten Hag was tasked with attempting to turn his injury-stricken side's fortunes around against the title-chasing Gunners. Casemiro retained his place in central defence with the club bereft of options in the position and the Brazilian was again caught out whilst playing in an unnatural position.
You're hiding! Wayne Rooney accuses 'injured' Man United stars of not wanting to play and slams them for allowing Erik ten Hag to face the flak after Arsenal inflict a 14th Premier League defeat
Ten Hag's injury-hit side limped to another defeat at Old Trafford on Sunday as Leandro Trossard's goal kept Arsenal's title hopes alive. But Rooney alleged that some of the United players currently out of action are merely ducking out of the firing line. 'Some of those players can play, 100 per cent,' said United's record goal scorer. 'Because they're getting a little bit of stick, it's easy for players to stay out and come back towards the FA Cup final and get themselves right for the European Championships.'
Man United legends blast 'LAZY' Casemiro for his role in Leandro Trossard's winning goal for Arsenal at Old Trafford as Brazilian struggles once again playing in defence
CHRIS WHEELER: The Gunners faced a potentially difficult task in what was considered by most to be a must-win game at Old Trafford on Sunday, but any early nerves were eased by an early goal from Leandro Trossard. United were up against it going into the game, with Erik ten Hag's side still plagued by injuries and fielding their 14th different centre back pairing of the season. Despite a better start than they managed in their 4-0 humiliation by Crystal Palace on Monday, it quickly unravelled with Trossard poking in when Casemiro struggled to get forward following a goal kick.
Mauricio Pochettino's winning tactical tweaks shows he deserves to keep his job, writes KIERAN GILL as Chelsea manager as injury crisis eases just in time for the Argentine
KIERAN GILL AT THE CITY GROUND: Mauricio Pochettino's future at Chelsea will ultimately be decided at an end-of-season review, but recent form has shown an upturn in performances. There is a growing sense at Chelsea that Pochettino deserves to stay in charge, with this comeback win over Nottingham Forest strengthening his hand before a summer summit with the club's hierarchy.
Old Trafford's leaking roof strikes again as storm hits the stadium near full-time in Gunners' 1-0 win - while Red Devils fans SLAM the Glazers after the 'absolutely embarrassing' scenes
Erik ten Hag 's side were much improved from their 4-0 humbling at Crystal Palace last Monday but they nevertheless were unable to find the net as they fell to a 1-0 defeat by Arsenal .Old Trafford had been bathed in sunshine for the majority of the encounter but when thunderstorms broke towards the end of the game, issues with the roof were once again exposed. A torrent of water cascaded onto the pitch, forcing many fans to run for cover, while many of those watching the heavyweight clash took to social media to lament the sorry state of one of the most important symbols of the club.
Paul Merson insists Arsenal 'will never have an easier game' after 1-0 win over Man United... as Roy Keane claims the Gunners 'couldn't believe how bad' Erik ten Hag's side were
Paul Merson insisted Arsenal's victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford was 'too easy' for Mikel Arteta's side. After controlling the early portion of the game, Leandro Trossard fired the visitors in front from close range after 20 minutes. Once again forced to start in the centre of defence amid United's ongoing injury crisis, Casemiro failed to play Kai Havertz offside enabling the former Chelsea star to play in Trossard for what proved to be the winning goal. Manchester United legend Roy Keane was also criticial of his former team's performance.
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Pos | Pos | Team | P | PTS | |
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1 | Arsenal | Arsenal | 37 | 86 | |
2 | Manchester City | Man City | 36 | 85 | |
3 | Liverpool | Liverpool | 37 | 79 | |
4 | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | 37 | 68 | |
5 | Tottenham Hotspur | Tottenham | 36 | 63 | |
6 | Newcastle United | Newcastle | 36 | 57 | |
7 | Chelsea | Chelsea | 36 | 57 | |
8 | Manchester United | Man Utd | 36 | 54 | |
9 | West Ham United | West Ham | 37 | 52 | |
10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Brighton | 36 | 48 | |
11 | AFC Bournemouth | Bournemouth | 37 | 48 | |
12 | Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | 37 | 46 | |
13 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | Wolves | 37 | 46 | |
14 | Fulham | Fulham | 37 | 44 | |
15 | Everton | Everton | 37 | 40 | |
16 | Brentford | Brentford | 37 | 39 | |
17 | Nottingham Forest | Nottm Forest | 37 | 29 | |
18 | Luton Town | Luton | 37 | 26 | |
19 | Burnley | Burnley | 37 | 24 | |
20 | Sheffield United | Sheff Utd | 37 | 16 |