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Manchester City fans have stood by Bernardo Silva after the winger refused to speak in his post-match interview with Sky Sports.

Silva was involved heavily throughout the defeat at Anfield, which now leaves the champions trailing Liverpool by nine points.

As the game got off to it’s expected frantic start, a deflection off of Silva was seen to hit the hand of Trent Alexander-Arnold inside the penalty area.

This resulted in immediate protests from himself and Sergio Aguero, but both were ignored by referee Michael Oliver and the officials. To make matters worse, Fabinho would go onto score at the other end for the home side moments later, resulting in frenzied reactions from Pep Guardiola and his men.

After the game, Silva, who signed for the club for £43m in 2017, was asked by Sky Sports about the handball, to which he replied: “If I speak, I will be in trouble. I don’t want to speak.”

Just last month the Portugal international was charged with misconduct by the FA, after a tweet he sent to Benjamin Mendy, which the FA deemed a breach of FA Rule E3.

Now, it seems Silva is reluctant to talk about the potential handball situation, to which the City fans have got behind him.

One fan said it was a “clear and obvious” penalty, whilst many other supporters have alluded to the belief that the players are scared to talk now.

Here’s what the fans have had to say after Silva’s interview…

This article is part of Football FanCast’s The Chalkboard series, which provides a tactical insight into teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini still has a dilemma of who to start out of Aaron Cresswell and Arthur Masuaku.

On the chalkboard

Neither player was able to push ahead of the other to become West Ham’s undisputed first-choice left-back last season, as Cresswell made 18 Premier League starts, while Masuaku managed 19.

It seemed as though it was going to be the Democratic Republic of Congo international who would go on to fulfil the role this term when he started 4 games in a row before getting sent off, but Cresswell has gone on to play 6 of the following 7.

While Pellegrini was right in deciding this, he has a dilemma regarding who to pick for West Ham’s derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur.

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The numbers

Cresswell came into the side earlier this season and impressed with influential goals against Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth, while Arthur Masuaku had his own impressive spell at the beginning of the campaign, including his assist against Norwich City.

There have been moments when Masuaku has hardly covered himself in glory defensively, with an example being his attempt to tackle Bernard in the box when the Brazilian scored Everton’s first of a 2-0 win.

However, the above statistics indicate that he has actually been more effective defensively, especially as Cresswell is dribbled past 0.1 more times per game on average, while making less than half the number of tackles. Masuaku also makes 0.9 more clearances than his colleague.

In addition to that, it can be argued that he makes more of an impact going forward in general play – the Englishman may have scored twice but Masuaku averages 0.9 key passes and 1.7 dribbles more than him.

With those statistics in mind, it is hard to see Cresswell keeping the position as his own for the whole season, so it could be back to rotation at left-back for Pellegrini.

This article is part of Football FanCast’s Transfer Focus series, which provides opinion and analysis on recent transfer news…

According to The Sun, several of Europe’s top clubs are taking a look at Wolverhampton Wanderers’ young prospect Owen Otasowie after his performance for the U23 squad in the Premier League International Cup last week.

It could well be a hint towards a challenging future, especially in the grand scheme of meeting Fosun’s long-term ambitions for the club.

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What’s the word?

The report suggests that Arsenal, Liverpool, Schalke, and Paris Saint-Germain are tracking the centre-back after his role in the 1-1 draw with the French giants.

Otasowie has played only six times for the U23s this campaign in the Premier League 2 and the EFL Trophy, averaging just over 30 minutes per game.

He can also play in defensive midfield while he is yet to commit to any one of three possible nations as he is eligible to play for England, Nigeria, and the United States.

To make matters worse, his contract is reportedly set to expire at the end of this current campaign, which would mean Wolves are at risk of losing him for mere compensation.

Victim of your own success

The ownership at Wolves, Fosun, have a clear goal set out for the future of the club. It is no secret. They want to start producing talent themselves. To build from within.

Significant investment was put into the academy setup over the summer as they brought in a whole host of names to strengthen their young playing squad.

However, for all of its positives, their increased success only brings about an unwanted spotlight on the players they are trying to breed through the system.

It’s quite a paradoxical situation when you’re trying to achieve something good, but you’re only hindering the true aim by doing so.

Fosun’s task at hand is only going to get more difficult, the better Wolves do.

Otasowie isn’t the first emerging prospect linked with an exit – Chem Campbell attracted the interest from a trio of German clubs not too long ago.

Wolves could well become a victim of their own success.

Meanwhile, Wolves must steer clear of this Jorge Mendes client…

This article is part of Football FanCast’s The Chalkboard series, which provides a tactical insight into teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Harry Kane has to start leading from the front for Tottenham Hotspur.

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The England international endured a difficult performance as Spurs drew 1-1 with Sheffield United on Saturday.

The result leaves the club in the bottom half of the table, already 11 points behind both Chelsea and Leicester City.

Kane, of course, is perhaps Spurs’ best player. He is a world-class striker and his scoring rate is impeccable. He has netted 174 times in 268 outings. This season, in a campaign in which he has been noticeably off the pace, he has still scored 10 times in 15 games.

Yet, against the Blades, he went missing.

Kane did have two shots on goal but, per WhoScored, neither of them were on target.

He touched the ball 28 times, fewer than any other player to start the game. He attempted 17 passes but just 10 were accurate.

Kane did win six aerial duels but he did not win a tackle, nor he did not complete a dribble as he was dispossessed on three separate occasions.

By all accounts, that is a woeful performance, particularly from a player who is relied upon to provide the spark, the example which all of his team-mates follow.

A running theme

In each of the last four outings for Spurs, Kane has not completed more than 20 passes. Even still, he has never once had more than 75% passing accuracy in those games.

He has scored one goal in that time – against Liverpool, in the first minute – but against the Reds, Sheffield United, Watford and Brighton & Hove Albion, he has had a combined seven shots. Against Aston Villa on the opening day, he had eight.

Now, of course, Kane missed the clash with Everton due to a virus and perhaps that had sapped his energy, perhaps that was the reason for his slow, molasses-like performance.

But if it wasn’t medical – and the stats suggest that it wasn’t – one has to ask what on Earth has happened to him.

He has now gone two Premier League matches without making a tackle or an interception or a dribble.

By all accounts, he has been remarkably poor.

But there simply isn’t anyone else. Spurs let Fernando Llorente leave in the summer and they really have no other chance but to hope that Kane turns this around.

The numbers, though, paint a depressing picture for everyone associated with Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur fans have hailed Paulo Gazzaniga after his performance against Liverpool on Sunday.

Spurs lost 2-1 at Anfield, despite Harry Kane giving his side the lead in the first minute.

Per WhoScored, the Reds dominated the game, registering 68.3% possession, 21 total shots and eight corners to Spurs’ three.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men managed to get to half-time with their lead intact but Jordan Henderson equalised and Mohamed Salah scored the winner from the penalty spot after Serge Aurier had fouled Sadio Mane in the area.

Gazzaniga made 12 saves throughout the 90 minutes, compared to Alisson Becker’s three.

And Spurs fans have heralded the former Southampton stopper, with several claiming that he is one of the few players who can leave Anfield with his head held high.

Thus far this season, Gazzaniga has made five appearances in all competitions, deputising in the absence of Hugo Lloris, who injured his elbow during the 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion.

Take a look at the best of the reaction below!

Tottenham pair Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen have endured a miserable start to the season with their club, but enjoyed a happier experience playing for Belgium on Thursday.

Both defenders featured in the 9-0 demolition of San Marino, with Alderweireld also appearing to get on the scoresheet, only for his strike to later be determined as an own goal.

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There has been a mixed reaction to their displays from Spurs fans, with some feeling apathetic towards them until they improve for the Lilywhites.

However, others are pleased that impressive performances [with both achieving a rating of seven from SofaScore] could see their transfer fees rise, with rumours circulating about both players’ futures in North London.

Whilst it is good for them to experience a win, playing against opposition such as San Marino is unlikely to help their club form, particularly as they soon face a stern test in Liverpool just before the end of the month.

Here is how some Tottenham supporters have been reacting to the pair’s latest international showing.

Jamie Carragher had a long and storied career, and throughout his football journey, he had no greater rivals than Manchester United, while Arsenal certainly found themselves crossing paths with Liverpool on enough occasions.

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It must pain the Anfield legend to do this, but he’s been forced to put together his best United and Arsenal combined XI from Premier League history.

With these two clubs winning 16 Premier League titles between them this team is understandably brimming with talent.

Unsurprisingly, Peter Schmeichel starts between the sticks for Carragher’s side.

However, there is a bit of controversy when it comes to his back four. The former England international opted to not select his Sky Sports colleague Gary Neville at right-back.

Instead, he chose to play Denis Irwin in that spot, with Rio Ferdinand, Tony Adams and Ashley Cole making up the defence.

The midfield is rather straightforward. Cristiano Ronaldo and Ryan Giggs play on the wings while old rivals Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira play together in the midfield.

There’s no space for England’s all-time record goalscorer Wayne Rooney in this team as Carragher instead goes for the classic partnership of Thierry Henry and Dennis Bergkamp.

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Having taken over captaincy duties from Phil Jagielka this season following the defender’s departure this summer, Seamus Coleman is quickly learning that his new role carries greater scrutiny.

The Republic of Ireland international represents the players on and off-the-pitch, and only top-quality performances will suffice.

Unfortunately for the 30-year-old, his displays this season haven’t quite been up to scratch.

The right-back has yet to produce a single goal or assist in six appearances this season, whilst his tackling numbers have dropped by a third from last year – 1.5 to 0.5.

In the 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United on Saturday, Coleman had no shots, key passes, tackles or interceptions.

After seeing the Irishman’s anonymous display, Everton fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts about the club’s skipper.

Many supporters of the Merseyside club slammed Coleman as a “liability”, whilst one fan even suggested the veteran’s attempts at trying to play football is “putting years upon years on me”.

Some fans even questioned why summer arrival Djibril Sidibe hasn’t been given a proper look-in yet, especially after their captain’s recent decline.

Check out some of the reaction of Everton fans below:

Brandon King, Kevlon Anderson and Johann Layne have earned maiden call-ups to the West Indies Test squad

ESPNcricinfo staff11-Jun-2025There was no place for Kemar Roach in West Indies’ squad for the upcoming home Test series against Australia, although the hosts have strengthened their batting by bringing back Shai Hope and John Campbell. They have also given a maiden call-up to Brandon King and Kevlon Anderson, while the fast-bowling attack has a new face in Johann Layne. Anderson Phillip has been retained.The third and final Test of the series in Jamaica, which kicks off the new World Test Championship (WTC) cycle for both teams, will also be a day-night Test. It will be the third day-night Test in the West Indies and the second at Sabina Park.Roach played West Indies’ last Test, in Pakistan, where he picked up two wickets in a 120-run win that squared the series. Only four wickets fell to quick bowlers in that game in Multan. Roach was in decent form in the Test series in Bangladesh prior to that, picking up nine wickets in two games. He has since played in the first-class West Indies Championship for Barbados and, more recently, for Surrey in the County Championship.

WI vs Australia schedule

June 25-29 – 1st Test in Barbados
July 3-7 – 2nd Test in Grenada
July 12-16 – 3rd Test in Jamaica (day-night)

“Despite being under consideration, veteran pacer Kemar Roach has not been included and has been duly informed,” Cricket West Indies (CWI) said about the 36-year-old in a press statement.Layne, a 21-year-old fast-bowling allrounder from Barbados, came into the 16-man squad after picking up 63 first-class wickets in 17 matches. Trinidad & Tobago’s Phillip last played Test cricket in December 2022, the last of his two appearances, but was in the squad in Pakistan and has a five-wicket haul in the ongoing unofficial Test for West Indies A against South Africa A in Gros Islet.The lead spinners in the side are captain Roston Chase and vice-captain Jomel Warrican, while Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph are the main quicks.The batting suggests a fresh start for the team after they finished one off the bottom – Pakistan were last – in the nine-team WTC 2023-25 table with three wins in 13 games.Campbell is back as an opening option after last playing a Test in June 2022, having served an anti-doping violation in the interim period. He was in good touch at the WI Championship to finish as Jamaica’s top-scorer – and seventh-highest overall – with 517 runs from 11 innings. Campbell and Anderson scored three centuries apiece in the competition.Anderson was one of the stars of the tournament, scoring 573 runs in 11 innings to finish as the third-highest run-getter overall, and Guyana’s best. King, a white-ball star who has turned out for West Indies in 52 ODIs and 63 T20Is so far, played four WI Championship games for Jamaica, scoring 242 runs in eight innings.Hope, an experienced Test-match player with 38 Test caps and a batting average of 41.85, last played a game in November-December 2021.Related

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“I’m excited about the inclusion of young prospect Kevlon Anderson, who comes in after solid seasons in our domestic competitions to help provide stability in the top order, while the return of Shai Hope is welcomed given his consistency in white ball cricket.” head coach Daren Sammy said in a statement. “Brandon King’s inclusion fits a role we have identified that needs special focus to take our team to those closer to the top of the rankings.”We analysed what the top teams in the world are doing and what is needed for us to bridge the gap. We have identified a direction, along with the group of players and resources to give us the best advantage as we seek to take the team up ladder and challenge the best in the world.”Former captain Kraigg Brathwaite, Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach and Mikyle Louis make up the rest of the squad, adding heft and experience. Joshua Da Silva, Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, Kavem Hodge, Gudakesh Motie and Kevin Sinclair are the players to have been dropped from the squad that played in Pakistan. Da Silva, the wicketkeeper-batter, has been ignored despite finishing the WI Championship as it’s second-highest scorer (583 runs in ten innings), while another senior cricketer, Jason Mohammed, was overlooked despite topping that table with 679 runs in ten innings, inclusive of four centuries. Mohammed, 38, has never played Test cricket.Kemar Roach, 36, has been left out of the Test squad in favour of younger fast bowlers•AFP/Getty Images

“The start of the [WTC cycle] is critical to building positive momentum as we strive to work our way up the rankings. Beginning with a strong showing against a team like Australia would be ideal in our quest to bring West Indies back to the helm of Test Cricket”, CWI director of cricket Miles Bascombe said. “It was imperative that we sought to put a squad together that was well equipped, in both and the batting and bowling departments, to manage the ebbs and flows of this format of the game, while possessing the ability to apply pressure in key phases, through disciplined, purposeful play.”Sammy, asking for patience from fans towards the players and the team, promised exciting cricket in the series.”I am truly looking forward to this series because we want to start off strongly and make our home turf a fortress during this cycle, while having our passionate and proud fans behind us,” he said. “The matches will be challenging but I believe in this core of players, and they are eager to wear the maroon and make our fans happy.”

West Indies squad for Test series against Australia

Roston Chase (capt), Jomel Warrican (vice-capt), Kevlon Anderson, Kraigg Brathwaite, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Johann Layne, Mikyle Louis, Anderson Phillip, Jayden Seales