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A number of Crystal Palace supporters have been hailing Vicente Guaita after his last-gasp save prevented the Eagles from losing to Burnley.

Patrick Vieira’s side returned to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon following the final international break of the year.

Palace made the trip to Turf Moor to face Sean Dyche’s Clarets, with a thrilling end-to-end contest finishing in a 3-3 draw at Turf Moor.

It was 3-2 to Patrick Vieira’s side by half-time but Maxwel Cornet’s equaliser early in the second half ultimately earned the hosts a point.

It could have been even worse for Palace, however, with Guaita forced into making a big save to deny Chris Wood in the dying moments, with the Eagles’ official Twitter channel sharing footage of that heroic intervention from the 34-year-old along with the caption ‘Viva Vicente’.

Palace fans hail Guaita save

It was a huge moment in the match and these Palace fans took to Twitter to show their love for Guaita, who had been culpable of costly errors in recent weeks such as his fateful kick-out against Brighton.

“Some people wanted him dropped???? Respect VG!”

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“Have absolutely no idea why Vydra hasn’t put his foot through it. What a save though”

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“HUGE”

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“that’s an unreal save”

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“And some fans have been demanding he gets dropped”

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“People calling for this man to be dropped… no idea”

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In other news, a key update has emerged regarding Conor Gallagher’s future. Read more here.

Some Wolves supporters would be happy to see Adama Traore leave the club after he was linked with a move to La Liga side Valencia.

It has been a solid start to the season for Bruno Lage’s team, who are eighth in the Premier League as we head into the final international break of the year.

The 45-year-old has done well as manager since coming in during the summer, but Traore hasn’t necessarily clicked with the Portuguese at the helm.

The Spain winger is still waiting to register a goal or an assist in the Premier League in 2021/22 and he has found himself left out of the starting line-up recently, while he has been questioned over his lack of end product in the final third.

According to journalist Ekrem Konur on Twitter, Valencia are preparing an offer for the 25-year-old as they eye up a possible move for him.

Wolves fans happy for Traore to leave

These Wolves fans reacted to the news on Twitter, admitting that they would have no complaints if the club decided to sell the out-of-form Traore to Valencia.

“Send Guedes the other way”

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“I’m gonna be totally honest, I’d sell him if it would mean Botman and Sanches”

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“If he is refusing to sign contract then sell”

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“If we can get £35m-£40m I wouldn’t be against it tbh. Would help us get Botman and Sanches”

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“Can see him going back to Spain. Ain’t done any good in England up to date”

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“Can’t help thinking that this will be for the best”

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In other news, a journalist has talked up the idea of Wolves signing one player. Find out who it is here.

While Ange Postecoglou’s Celtic side currently find themselves on a run of eight games unbeaten in all competitions, with seven of these results being victories, the recent injury to attacking midfielder Tom Rogic has highlighted the Hoops’ rather considerable lack of depth in the Australian’s position.

Indeed, other than David Turnbull, the 56-year-old Bhoys boss does not possess another senior option in attacking midfield, leading to suggestions that Postecoglou should look to bring a new forward-thinking midfielder in during the January transfer window.

However, before doing so, it may well be a wise move to take a closer look at one of the club’s extremely promising up and coming talents – in the form of Owen Moffat.

Having joined Celtic at the age of eight, the 19-year-old has gradually worked his way up through the Hoops youth sides, before being introduced to first-team training during the club’s 2020/21 campaign.

This season, the youngster has proven to be one of the star players for Celtic’s B team side, scoring 12 goals in the Lowland Football League, including a haul of five in a 10-0 victory over Vale of Leithen back in August.

Indeed, these performances have led to some suggesting that the midfielder deserves a shot in the first-team, while Callum McGreggor is also clearly a fan of the teenager, stating after Moffat’s goal in Celtic’s 3-1 win over Sheffield Wednesday during pre-season: “Obviously a mention for young Moffatt, his attitude has been first class.

“I remember watching him at the end of last season, training on the astro himself. Every day they would do finishing and I remember thinking ‘he’s got a finish on him’. I wasn’t surprised yesterday when it dropped and he half-volleyed it into the net. It’s brilliant for guys like that to come in and show what they can do.”

As such, considering Postecoglou’s lack of depth in attack midfield, coupled with the obvious potential Mowatt quite clearly possesses, it would seem highly advisable for the 56-year-old to finally unleash the youngster in the coming weeks, as he could end up saving Celtic millions of pounds in January transfer fees, as well as solving a huge problem for the Bhoys manager.

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Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze is edging closer to a return to full fitness and cannot wait to feature in Patrick Vieira’s new-look side.

What’s the story?

That’s according to journalist Tom Barclay, who also claimed the admiration is mutual between the player and manager despite Eze failing to make an appearance under the Frenchman.

The 23-year-old creative talent is continuing to work his way back from a serious Achilles injury sustained at the end of last season, although he appears to be nearing his comeback to the first team setup.

Under Vieira, Palace have played some entertaining and exciting football in the opening weeks of the new campaign after four pragmatic years under predecessor Roy Hodgson, and Eze is eager to play his part.

Speaking about the attacking midfielder, Barclay told GIVEMESPORT: “He’s massively highly-rated, really well-liked, really infectious enthusiasm, loves Vieira.

“I don’t know if you saw that video talking about Vieira, seems to really, really buy into his methods and his style of play, and the way he goes about things.”

They could form a formidable duo

Last season, no Eagles player bettered or matched Eze’s tally of six Premier League assists and he also produced the most key passes and dribbles, with average totals of 1.3 and 1.9 per league game respectively, as per WhoScored.

The former Queens Park Rangers man was also Palace’s third-highest goalscorer, bagging four strikes in his 34 top-flight outings for the south London club.

Therefore, the arrival of a far more attack-minded manager at Selhurst Park could bring out even more productivity in the final third of the pitch from the 23-year-old when he eventually returns from injury.

Vieira’s arrival could see the ex-Nice manager and the £18m-rated Eze establish a formidable duo in south London, and the club’s supporters could be desperate for the attacking midfielder to join the ongoing revolution at Palace.

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West Ham United summer signing Nikola Vlasic will be a ‘great signing’ according to BBC Radio pundit Noel Whelan.

The Lowdown: Quiet debut for Vlasic

Following his late transfer window move to the London Stadium, the 23-year-old has made three appearances for the club and has started their previous two games against Dinamo Zagreb and Manchester United.

However, the Croatian only touched the ball 30 times in an hour of action against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, five fewer than goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and the lowest of anyone to start for David Moyes’ side on Sunday.

He was eventually replaced by Andriy Yarmolenko with the scores level at 1-1, with former Hammers loan star Jesse Lingard netting a late winner for the Red Devils.

The Latest: Whelan optimistic on Vlasic

Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan has claimed that Vlasic will prove to be ‘a great signing’ for West Ham despite his peripheral involvement on Sunday.

The former Leeds United striker said: “Vlasic needs time. He had one opportunity and nearly got a goal out of it. He is a top-class player, we know that.

“It is important to take into account that he’s playing against a quality Manchester United side. It was never going to be easy. To come straight into a game against United is a tough ask.”

Whelan continued: “Vlasic has shown he is a quality player. West Ham wouldn’t have spent that kind of money on him otherwise. Give him time and he will prove to be a great signing.”

The Verdict: Time will tell

Only time will tell whether Whelan and West Ham are right regarding Vlasic. His disappointing short stint at Everton might not inspire confidence, but his performances for CSKA Moscow in particular show that there is a quality player in there.

He is only three games into his time at the London Stadium and Moyes may well be excited about the prospect of Vlasic and Michail Antonio playing together in the coming weeks after the Jamaica international missed Sunday’s game due to suspension.

The Croatian’s record in Russia, where he scored 33 goals and supplied 21 assists in 108 appearances, puts him in good stead to take his game to the next level under Moyes in east London. Whelan is right – give him time and he could come good.

In other news, a new deal could be agreed for a vital member of the West Ham squad. Find out more here.

Tottenham have joined Aston Villa in the race to sign Stoke City defender Harry Souttar, according to Football Insider.

The Lowdown: Souttar profiled

Souttar, described as ‘quality’ by Potters boss Michael O’Neill, is 22 years of age and stands at a huge 6 foot 5.

The Australia international has been with Stoke since 2016 and has made 56 senior appearances for the club, 11 of which have come during the current campaign.

He appears to be at the top of his game with a career-high £3.6m Transfermarkt valuation, and it seems as if Daniel Levy is willing to get the chequebook out for Souttar’s services.

The Latest: Scouting mission

Football Insider shared a story on Thursday afternoon, claiming Spurs are looking to pip Aston Villa to a deal for Souttar.

They were informed by a Spurs source that the club have sent scouts to watch the defender in action on multiple occasions already this season and are keeping tabs on Souttar ahead of the winter window.

The Verdict: Revenge on Villa?

Villa pipped Spurs to a deal for Caleb Chukwuemeka over the summer, and it appears as if the two could go head-to-head again in the New Year.

However, Tottenham have five senior centre-backs on the books at this moment in time, four of which are 25 years of age or younger, so a winter window deal doesn’t seem vital.

Spurs may like what they see in Souttar, though, so it’ll be interesting if they firm up their interest and battle Villa for his signature.

In other news: ‘Get rid’ – Sky pundit erupts after source leaks news on senior Spurs players. 

Auckland have appointed former Zimbabwe spinner Paul Strang as their head coach for the remainder of the New Zealand domestic season. Strang will fill in for Mark O’Donnell who was recently appointed assistant coach of the national side for the ongoing series against India.Strang has been part of the coaching staff at Auckland for eight months and has also worked with their A team. He will be assisted by former New Zealand opening batsman Matt Horne.”Having worked with a lot of these guys already there won’t be too many new faces for me to get to know but it will be a different environment and with a different end goal,” Strang said. “Matt and I have already worked together a good deal and have a great understanding so the partnership should work well.”Auckland Cricket will review the position of long-term coach at the end of the season.

A round-up of the third day’s play from the tenth round of Quaid-e-Azam trophy matches

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Nasir Jamshed boosted his chances of a Test spot with a quickfire century © AFP
Group AWater and Power Development Authority conceded the first-innings lead against Pakistan Customs in Sialkot, but dismissed the hosts cheaply in the second innings to end the penultimate day in sight of victory. Jahangir Mirza added 28 to his overnight 107 to help WAPDA, resuming on 212 for 9, restrict Pakistan Customs’ advantage to 59. Naved-ul-Hasan and Kashif Raza each took three wickets as Pakistan Customs were dismissed for 144 in 50.1 overs. Opener Rameez Raja made 41, and only three other batsmen made it to double figures. Bilal Shafayat, the Pakistan Customs captain, was absent hurt. Pursuing 204, WAPDA lost Ahmed Said cheaply, but Mirza and Salman Akbar guided them to 59 for 1 at stumps.Habib Bank Limited did well to take the remaining eight wickets in Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited’s second innings for 118 runs, but chasing 462, they slipped to a precarious 135 for 4 at close on the third day in Sheikhupura. ZTBL captain Abdul Razzaq scored 74 to back up his five wickets on the second day, but the last five wickets fell for 43 runs as they were dismissed for 256. Left-arm spinner Mohammad Aslam took 4 for 61 off 25.5 overs. At stumps, HBL still needed 327 for an improbable win.Karachi Whites secured a 117-run first-innings lead on the third day against Lahore Shalimar in Muridke. Lahore, who finished day two at 60 for 2 in reply to Karachi’s 501 for 7 declared, were dismissed for 384. Mohammad Asim top scored with 64, while Suleman Khan and Asif Raza also managed half-centuries, and Mohammad Saeed missed out with 49. Tanvir Ahmed and Faraz Ahmed took three wickets apiece for Karachi, with Mohammad Sami and Khalid Mahmood striking twice. Karachi’s openers played out five overs till stumps.In the clash of the leaders in Rawalpindi, Khan Research Laboratories gained the first-innings against National Bank of Pakistan. KRL captain Mohammad Wasim, overnight on 25, made 49 and No. 10 Jaffar Nazir contributed 26 to help their team push from 168 for 7 to 237, a lead of 53. Sixteen-year old Mohammed Aamer added two wickets to finish with 6 for 95 – he now has 48 for the tournament at 13.60 apiece. However, what could have proved costly for NBP were the 19 no-balls from their new-ball operators: Aamer bowled nine, and Wahab Riaz the rest – he bowled three wides as well. NBP opener Nasir Jamshed, overlooked for the first Test against Sri Lanka, then made 107 off 105 balls as his side reached 292 for 3 in their second innings. Umar Amin scored 85, while Naumanullah and captain Qaiser Abbas stayed unbeaten on 48 and 33. Sohail Tanvir took 2 for 83 in his 20 overs.In another see-saw contest, Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited gained the first-innings lead against Pakistan International Airlines in Faisalabad, but closed the day with an advantage of 264 and two second-innings wickets in hand. Beginning at 166 for 6, PIA did well to reach 223, with wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed adding 32 to his 56. However, defending champions SNGPL came up with a lacklustre performance in their second innings. The batsmen failed to convert their starts to bigger scores, and they were at 162 for 8 at close, with wicketkeeper Adnan Akmal unbeaten on 32. PIA’s Najaf Shah took 4 for 44.Group BAn interesting finish is on the cards in Mirpur Khas, with Hyderabad at 148 for 5 chasing 274 against Quetta. Starting the day at 179 for 4 in their second innings – a lead of 93 – Quetta doubled their total, finishing with 359. Jalat Khan, overnight on 92, scored his second first-class ton: a career-high 170. Sanaullah Khan and No. 10 Gauhar Faiz made useful 30s. Nasim Khan, the Quetta captain, was unable to bat. Faiz then struck twice, and his new-ball partner Nazar Hussain took three wickets to leave Hyderabad reeling at 56 for 5. However, an unbeaten 63 from Lal Kumar, supported by Hanif Malik’s 25 not out, kept Hyderabad’s chances of a win alive.Faisalabad’s first-innings lead was kept to 120 thanks to Jamaluddin’s unbeaten 102, but Peshawar could face the prospect of trying to battle for a draw on the final day after the hosts raced to 220 for 4 in their second innings in Sargodha. Overnight on 137 for 6, Jamaluddin, resuming on 28, held anchor at one end and strung together partnerships with the lower order. Hidayatullah Khan, the other overnight batsman, made 37 and captain Nauman Habib made 26. Left-arm spinner Saadat Munir picked the final two wickets to finish with 4 for 57 in the innings. Opener Qaiser Iqbal then scored 69, and Usman Arshad finished on 87 not out as Faisalabad added 220 in 55 overs.Karachi Blues need six more wickets to complete a win against Multan after 15 wickets fell on the third day in Karachi. Multan, who began the day at 147 for 8 in their first innings, scored 185: a first-innings deficit of 141. However, they fought back strongly. Left-arm spinner Zulfiqar Babar scalped 5 for 69, and two others snared two wickets apiece, as Karachi Blues managed only 194 for 9 declared in 54.3 overs. However, set 336 to win, Multan closed the day struggling at 44 for 4. Opening bowler Tabish Khan took 3 for 14 in his eight overs, while Adnan Kaleem removed opener Taimur Ahmed for 25.Overnight batsmen Raza Ali and Sohail Ahmed both got their centuries as Lahore Ravi scored 437 in their first innings against Abbottabad at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground. Abbottabad, trailing by 150 on the first innings, ended the day at 73 for 2, with Adnan Raees unbeaten on 36. Resuming on 193 for 2, Lahore lost Raza, who made 111, on 237. Sohail then combined with Ashraf Ali (53) for a 87-run stand. No. 10 Usman Malik scored a quickfire 42 not out. Abbottabad conceded 40 extras as well, with 10 wides, 15 no-balls and five penalty runs.At Diamond Club Ground, hosts Islamabad took the first-innings lead against Sialkot. Resuming on 6 for 0 in reply to Sialkot’s 268 after no play was possible on the second day, Islamabad reached 354 for 9 thanks to Ashar Zaidi’s 124, and half-centuries from opener Raheel Majeed and No. 8 Imad Wasim. Naved Arif and Nayyer Abbas took three wickets apiece. With two innings still to go and one day left, the game seems headed for a draw.

Christopher Martin-Jenkins, the commentator and former cricket correspondent, has been awarded an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s honours list.Known throughout the game as CMJ, he stood down as the correspondent in May to be replaced by Michael Atherton, having previously held the same position with the , but still writes occasional columns for the newspaper and remains part of the TMS team which he first joined 35 years ago. He was also the BBC’s cricket correspondent in two spells from 1973 to 1980 and 1985 to 1991″It has been a great privilege to go round the world writing about cricket,” he told the . “The older one gets, the requirement for England to win becomes less important than the needs of the game as a whole, but nonetheless England’s rare successes in Australia have been the most exciting.”One concern for me is the contraction of cricket coverage towards the England team alone,” he added. “We should not forget the county game and the grass roots, without which you couldn’t have an England team. Nor should we overlook the fascination of the world game generally.”He provides the only representation for cricket in this year’s list, which on a sporting front is dominated by the British Olympic medallists from the Beijing Games.

Bernardo Silva looks like one of the players most likely to leave Manchester City this summer, with recent reports suggesting that he has agreed terms with AC Milan.

What’s the word?

After two fairly disappointing seasons for the Citizens, the Portugal international looks to be a prime candidate to leave the club this summer, especially after the £100m arrival of Jack Grealish.

City were trying to sell first-team players in order to afford a move for Harry Kane and whilst that transfer now looks to be off the table, it seems as if Silva could still leave, as journalist Ekrem Konur suggested that he has agreed terms with AC Milan, with conversations between the two sides ongoing.

Should Man City sell Silva?

During the 2018/19 season, Silva was a driving force behind City’s title win, contributing seven goals and seven assists in 36 Premier League appearances, averaging a superb 7.26 rating from WhoScored for his performances, whilst he was also named in the PFA Team of the Year.

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Pep Guardiola praised his performances from that season earlier this year when he enjoyed a strong run of form, saying:

“Everything he does, he does incredibly well. The year we won a second Premier League title in a row, he was unstoppable and now he is back.”

However, his performances have unfortunately declined since then and he managed just two goals in the top-flight last season, with his influence from midfield clearly waning, so it is perhaps no surprise that he is keen on a move away this summer.

Considering the 27-year-old is currently valued at £63m by Transfermarkt, this summer could be the ideal time to sell him from Manchester City’s perspective, as they can receive a hefty fee for a player who is arguably well down the pecking order when it comes to the wing options in Guardiola’s side.

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Therefore, after it was reported that he has agreed terms with the Serie A giants, sporting director Txiki Begiristain must ensure that City receive a suitable fee for Silva, before sending him on his way.

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