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Duncan Ferguson embodies what Everton fans want from their players, Andy Dunn told Sunday Supplement, but do the club have a plan in place for a permanent manager? The former Everton striker is in temporary charge of the side since Marco Silva was sacked on Thursday, and oversaw a stunning 3-1 win against Chelsea in the Premier League.Everton 3-1 Chelsea- match report and highlightsFerguson: 'Ball boy in tears, I was in tears!'The Everton-Ferguson love affairThe results sparked wild scenes of celebrations among the Goodison Park stands - including a hug between Ferguson and a ball boy - and Dunn says Everton and their caretaker manager have a real affinity with one another. The Mirror's chief football writer said: "It was a throwback afternoon to an occasion when Goodison Park was literally shaking. Duncan is a hero to all those fans, his lads sit in the Gwladys Street stand and a throwback is exactly what it was. "He embodies what Everton fans think their players should give, and … [Read more...] about Duncan Ferguson embodies what Everton fans want from their players, says Andy Dunn

Harry Maguire says Manchester United's forwards are "a big threat, top players and great talent", as shown by their wins over Manchester City and Tottenham in the Premier League. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial helped seal a 2-1 Manchester derby victory at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday - which was United's third away victory against City in the league over the last five seasons.Maguire, who became the world's most expensive defender after his £80m arrival from Leicester last summer, says United's improved offensive threat has been key to the club's upturn in form. Stunning United shatter City title hopesKeane: A proper Man Utd performance The 26-year-old told United's official website: "Over the last month or so, I feel like as a defender I look at the forwards and think they're going to score goals.""At the start of the season we didn't really score more than one goal in a game but now I think it's a few games on the spin where we're back to scoring … [Read more...] about Harry Maguire hails Manchester United forwards after Manchester City and Tottenham wins

Brendan Rodgers hailed an 'historic day' for Leicester after they won they eighth successive Premier League game to break their top-flight club record. Jamie Vardy scored twice as Leicester cruised to a 4-1 win against Aston Villa on Renault Super Sunday, cementing their grip on second place - six points ahead of Manchester City in third - and extending their impressive streak.Aston Villa 1-4 Leicester - match report and highlightsPremier League table | Fixtures | Top scorersThe performance at Villa Park delighted Rodgers, who commended his history-breaking team while also highlighting a few areas for improvement. "I thought they were amazing today," he told Sky Sports. "It's a real historic day for the club and I thought the performance warranted that. "We always knew it was going to be a difficult place to come, Dean's [Smith] team have a good record at home, with the crowd and everything, they can make it really difficult, but I thought we were very good."We had all types of … [Read more...] about Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers hails ‘historic day’ after beating Aston Villa

Steve Bruce says Andy Carroll would have made a "world-class centre-half" after the striker helped Newcastle to a win over Sheffield United. Carroll set up Jonjo Shelvey's VAR-awarded goal at Bramall Lane on Thursday night, but also played a part in the Magpies' defensive play at the set-piece in his first start of the season.VAR drama as Newcastle beat Sheff UtdAngry Wilder: VAR has drained me"Defensively he would have made an absolutely world-class centre-half back in my day because he just goes and heads it and has that ability," Bruce said. "When he is around your 18-yard box he just heads it clear. "He can be hugely important. We've got to make sure we look after him."He was performing in training for the four or five weeks before he unfortunately nicked a little rib muscle which is always painful."When that was okay he was ready to go. I just thought on a night like this, against their three centre-backs and the physicality of Sheffield United he would cause them a problem." … [Read more...] about Steve Bruce says Andy Carroll would have made a ‘world-class centre-half’

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce thinks forward Andy Carroll can be a "big asset" to the club over the remainder of the season. Having rejoined his first professional club in the summer, Carroll made his first start for Newcastle since 2010 in Thursday night's 2-0 win at Sheffield United - and made a goal for Jonjo Shelvey before he was substituted with 18 minutes left. Bruce said: "Andy can be hugely important - we have got to make sure we look after him. "He had been performing in training for the last four, five weeks - before he unfortunately nicked a little rib muscle, which are always painful."When that was OK, he was ready to go. "The longer it went on (against Sheffield United), the better he got - and he got an assist in his first game, which can't be bad."He will be a big asset to us, if he stays well, and that is the big thing for me and the medical staff, to keep him right."If he is right, he will be a handful for anybody." Carroll played his part defensively at Bramall … [Read more...] about Andy Carroll: Steve Bruce delighted by Newcastle striker’s performance on return