4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Tiny UK airport reveals major change for security checks – and it’s great news for passengers
SOUTHAMPTON airport is set to make a huge change to its security checks – and it’s good news for travellers.
Those jetting off on their holiday will soon be able to keep their electrical devices inside hand luggage.
AlamyThe airport is going to be installed with state of the art technology[/caption]
As part of a multi-million-pound makeover to enhance security screening, the airport will be fitted with Next Generation Security Checkpoint scanners.
These will allow passengers to keep phones, laptops and other electronics inside bags – simplifying travel time.
Gavin Williams, managing director of Operations at Southhampton Airport said: “The introduction of the next generation scanners not only represents a significant investment by the airport, it represents one of the most significant advancements in airport security.
“It also underscores our commitment to improving the passenger experience and I am excited about the long-term benefits it will discover.
“As with any major project there is the possibility of some disruption which is why we are asking passengers to ensure they allow enough time for their journey through the airport,” he added.
A poll of 2,000 adults found 77 per cent have previously had to remove their shoes inairportsecurity.
And 30 per cent feel restricted by what they can wear before jetting off.
Only 19 per cent of passengers will wear boots at an airport because of the need to take them off, and 30 per cent have previously avoided wearing boots to account for security when travelling.
The research was commissioned by London Luton Airport, which has recently installed next generation security scanners meaning passengers no longer need to remove footwear or have wardrobe worries.
It also means travellers can also leave liquids and electronic items in their bags as they pass through security.
Neil Thompson, chief operations officer at the airport, said: “We were delighted to become one of the first major airports in the UK to offer the benefits of next generation security to passengers ahead of what was a busy and successful summer at the airport.
“This investment provides LLA with enhanced screening technology, significantly streamlining operations to ensure a simple, friendly airport experience for all of our guests.”
It also emerged from the research that a quarter of travellers cited footwear as the first item of clothing considered when deciding on their airport ‘get up’.
With this rising to 43 per cent for Gen Z 44 per cent for Millennial flyers.
More than one in four (26 per cent) of passengers dread the prospect of having to go barefoot when at the security gates.
As many feel embarrassed (20 per cent) and self-conscious (20 per cent) at the prospect of baring their feet whilst going through security in case they have a hole in their sock.
But nearly half (46 per cent) are excited by the prospect of a more simplified travel process.
And as a result, many are planning on sporting heavy footwear before they next jet off, like Timberlands (26 per cent) and Dr Martens (23 per cent).
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on I’ve watched 40 hours of Masked Singer – this year’s series was a flop – even Maya Jama couldn’t save it
THE Masked Singer has hit rock bottom – and even Maya Jama couldn’t save it.
ITV’s once-thrilling guessing game has lost its spark, with this series leaving fans cringing rather than cheering.
The Masked Singer is in desperate need of a shake-upITVThis series has been dreadful – clues are so vague and generic they could apply to almost anyone[/caption]
ITVMaya Jama has been the one saving grace of the current series after joining the panel[/caption]
The celebrity reveals have been underwhelming, and it feels like the show is scraping the bottom of the barrel for famous faces – has The Masked Singer finally lost its magic?
SAW IT COMING
One issue plaguing the show is the predictable pattern of celebrities signing up.
In recent seasons, the programme has leaned heavily on former band members, ex-pop stars, and soap actors – making it far too easy to guess.
Once you spot the trend, it’s just a process of elimination rather than a real mystery.
Earlier seasons were far more exciting, with a wider mix of athletes, actors, and even international celebrities keeping viewers on their toes.
But by sticking to the same familiar categories, the show has lost the element of surprise – and it desperately needs a shake-up!
With the judges realising they would rather be anywhere else, the show has had to fill in the missing seats.
Maya, 30, joined the panel this season, most likely for sex appeal and to engage fans to watch.
And she is surprisingly good at guessing the celebrities behind the mask, knowing a lot of reality stars and former famous singers.
But, the panel overall lacks talent.
And as it is a singing competition, shouldn’t there be more actual singers on there?
The judges rarely take their job seriously and seem to treat the show as a bit of a joke or one big party.
Jonathan Ross especially makes ridiculous guesses – probably thinking he’s funny and entertaining people, but should take notes from the hilarious and iconic Ken Jeong on the US series to do this successfully.
Sometimes it feels like the show is a fix because the judges forget it’s a singing competition when putting through singers to the next round.
For example, they chose to unmask Macy Gray – not because they didn’t think she was any good – but because they wanted to confirm it was her and wanted to meet her. No wonder she was annoyed.
Another of this series’ biggest problems is how ridiculously vague and generic the clues have become.
Instead of being clever hints that superfans can piece together, they’re so broad and sparse that they could apply to almost anyone.
Without more detailed, meaningful clues, the mystery just isn’t as exciting – and it’s ruining the show’s appeal!
Who has left The Masked Singer 2025 so far?
Much to the delight of telly fans, The Masked Singer is back in 2025.
Twelve celebrities have been hidden behind intricate costumes, with their identities concealed.
Sadly, not all of this year’s whacky and wonderful characters can make it to the end of the show, as there can only be one winner.
Teeth– this character baffled judges and viewers with their changing voice. They were finally unmasked as former Bake Off host Mel Giedroyc. None of the panel managed to guess it was her
Lastly and most importantly, the vocals… as this season’s singers have not been strong.
Pufferfish seems to be the only professional standard vocalist, and the show is trying to make up for poor singing with heavy auto-tune, making it difficult to guess who’s on the mic.
It doesn’t help that there is an incredibly high standard after last year’s winner Danny Jones and his unbeatable vocals.
CAN IT BE SAVED?
One of the few saving graces this season has been the rotating guest panellists who have helped keep things fresh.
That said, the guest judges often feel like last-minute stand-ins rather than carefully chosen additions.
Why not link them to themed weeks to make their presence feel more meaningful?
A soul singer for Diva Week, a ballad artist for Valentine’s Week – it would add an extra layer of excitement and credibility.
More viewer involvement could also be a game-changer – making fans feel like they’re truly a part of the show, rather than just passive watchers.
A simple but effective way would be adding a QR code on screen during performances, allowing fans scan for a recap of all the clues so far.
Ultimately, I’m a Masked Singer fan, and that’s why I feel so strongly that the ITV show needs to evolve if it’s to keep hold of its audience.
If it doesn’t, well, us viewers won’t be able to mask our disappointment any longer.
Jonathan Ross’ guesses and jokes are wearing thinITVMacy Gray stunned everyone after storming off before her reveal[/caption]
Danny Jones set the bar very high after blowing everyone away with his vocals last seasonErotemeITVHas the reality show run out of celebs?[/caption]
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘One last dance’ – Cristiano Ronaldo sends Man Utd fans into a transfer frenzy after his jet lands at Manchester Airport
MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been sent into a frenzy after spotting Cristiano Ronaldo’s jet in Manchester.
Ronaldo‘s £61MILLION Bombardier Global Express 6500 jet landed at Manchester Airport this week, causing speculation that the Portuguese superstar could return to his former club once again.
ReutersManchester United fans have been sent into a frenzy about Cristiano Ronaldo returning for a third stint at the club[/caption]
X @manairportRonaldo’s private jet was spotted at Manchester airport, sparking the rumours[/caption]
A video shared by Manchester Airport’s official X account showed the matte black jet adorned with a silhouette of Ronaldo and his nickname “CR7” on the side of the plane.
With United enduring a torrid season that has seen them lose almost half of their Premier League games this season, fans are hoping that Ronaldo’s jet is a hint that the 40-year-old could be returning to the club for a third time.
Ronaldo first joined United in 2003, staying until 2009 when he made a huge switch to Real Madrid.
Before returning to Old Trafford for a short stint between 2021 and 2022.
Desperate United fans think that a third spell could be on the cards and have taken to social media to plead with their club legend to bail them out of the bottom half of the table.
One wrote: “Bring him back @ManUtd. I’ll drop my agenda”.
While another added: “Glazers out, CR7 in.”
A third commented: “He is coming for one last dance”.
GettyRonaldo joined United for his first stint in 2003 and left in 2009[/caption]
PAHe rejoined the club in 2021, but a sour ending saw his contract terminated in 2022[/caption]
It’s not actually clear if Ronaldo was in Manchester alongside his jet on Friday, but it seems unlikely given that he was playing in Saudi Arabia on the Thursday night during Al-Nassr‘s 3-2 win over Al-Ahli.
While he is also expected to line up for Al-Nassr again on Monday against Iranian side Persepolis in the AFC Champions League.
Ronaldo’s current contract with Al-Nassr is set to expire in the summer, however reports have suggested that he has agreed to a one-year extension with the Saudi club.
Many United fans may breathe a sigh of relief at Ronaldo being unlikely to rejoin the club, especially given the sour ending to his last stint in Manchester.
Ronaldo saw his contract with the Red Devils terminated after a public spat with then-manager Erik ten Hag and an explosive interview with Piers Morgan.
Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the Theatre of Dreams in 2021 after some 12 years away from the club where he first rose to fame.
It looked like a fairytale return for one of the games’ greatest ever players, but things soon turned sour at the Manchester club.
Ronaldo arrived for less than £20m and walked back into Premier League football like he had never left, netting 18 goals and registering three assists in his first league campaign back.
That run saw him top United’s list of scorers for the season thanks to hat-tricks against Spurs and Norwich and a number of crucial last minute goals.
But things took a turn in his second season as he fell out of favour after the arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag.
Despite his impressive return in the previous season many fans and media outlets were claiming that his overall influence on the team was detrimental to results.
Things got even worse when Ronaldo refused to come on against Spurs in October 2022, prompting Ten Hag to drop him from the squad for the following game against Chelsea.
While it was also reported that Ronaldo had left Old Trafford early following the interaction with his boss.
The final straw was an explosive interview with Piers Morgan in which Ronaldo took aim at Ten Hag, Man Utd’s culture and hinted about a potential exit.
That exit shortly followed as Ronaldo saw his contract with Man Utd terminated in November 2022.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner penned a mega money deal with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, bringing an end to a tumultuous second spell with Man Utd.
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on ‘I had two, now down to one’…chilling words of mum who murdered her two daughters when they got in way of sex work
AS her young daughter lay dying in hospital, vile Louise Porton joked: “I had two, now down to one.”
The mum made the vile remark after suffocating three-year-old Lexi Draper.
Louise Porton murdered her two children when they got in the way of her sex lifeLexi Draper, left, and Scarlett Vaughan, right, were strangled to deathBPM MediaPA:Press AssociationLexi’s final moments were captured on CCTV[/caption]
Just two weeks later, she killed her 16-month-old baby daughter Scarlett Vaughan.
Evil Porton had brutally murdered her children because they were getting in the way of her sex work.
Now, we revisit the gruesome case that horrified the nation.
During her trial, the court heard Porton killed her children because they “got in the way of doing what she wanted, when she wanted and with who she wanted”.
The single mum prioritised her career as an escort called “Lollypop” over her two daughters.
She worked for a website called PurplePort where she specialised in erotic, cosplay and glamour work.
Boasting she was “open to all types of photoshoots”, Porton wore fetish gear and skimpy sailor outfits as she posed for risqué snaps.
Sickeningly, the aspiring model would palm Lexi and Scarlett off on relatives so she could hook up with clients for just £30.
She even told one punter how they could have sex despite being in a shared room with her daughters as long as they were “quiet”.
On one occasion, the mum claimed she had sex in a van with a man called “simple Simon” as her young kids slept inside.
Even when Porton had taken Lexi to hospital after she suffered a seizure, the vile mum sent a client topless snaps while the stricken youngster lay in bed receiving treatment.
She also exchanged a series of messages with a hospital security guard she met during Lexi’s stay and agreed to meet a photographer to perform sex acts on him.
Her vile neglect reached a violent head on January 15, 2018, when Porton dialled 999 following Lexi’s death.
When paramedics arrived, they found the youngster’s skin was “pale and mottled and her lips were blue” with rigor mortis already setting in – proving she had been dead “for some time”.
Just 18 days later Porton went through the same “charade” of pretending her daughters had simply fallen ill when she murdered baby Scarlett.
Porton worked under the name ‘Lollypop’ on website PurplePortShe would neglect Lexi and Scarlett to message clientsBPM MediaSWNS:South West News ServiceMessages sent by Porton on the night Scarlett died[/caption]
Instead of immediately calling for help, Porton was captured on CCTV driving around as the youngster lay dying in the back of the car.
Chillingly, she remained “calm and emotionless” after the deaths and was overheard laughing at a funeral parlour as she arranged the burials.
She also “yawned” when asked what she wanted to do with their belongings and acted like “someone who had lost their goldfish”.
But the monster repeatedly denied having anything to do with their deaths – telling cops: “Why would I kill my own kids?”
She added: “My children were never an inconvenience to me and I accommodated my lifestyle and personal life around them.
“It is correct that life as a single mother was financially difficult, but I never asked anyone for money and any suggestion that I used my daughter’s ill-health or death to make any money is wholly inaccurate and wrong.”
But her lies fell apart when police discovered she made a number of chilling internet searches on the day Lexi died.
These included how long it took a body to “go cold up to the shoulder” and “Is it true you s*** yourself when you die?”
'F*** the haters' - Porton's shocking social media rant
THE evil mum took to social media after she was arrested for murdering her two children to lash out at critics.
Porton posted a picture of herself on Facebook in March 2018 – just eight days after she detained.
She wrote: “#smile #f***thehaters”.
Porton also posted a tribute to little Lexi and Scarlett on social media in November months after she murdered the “angels”.
Alongside snaps of the adorable girls, she wrote: “Mummy’s angels taken from me too soon. You will never be forgotten. RIP.”
Shameless Porton had also put their clothes up for sale on Facebook while still being investigated by cops.
Porton also asked: “For how long after drowning can someone be resuscitated?”
Both Lexi and Scarlett died from deliberate airway obstruction – with neither youngster having any prior medical issues.
Medics also found Porton had attempted to kill Lexi twice before eventually succeeding.
The mum was jailed for life with a minimum of 32 years in August 2019 for the “evil” and “calculated” murders.
Sentencing, Mrs Justice Yip said: “One way or another you squeezed the life out of each of your daughters, only calling the emergency services when you knew they were dead.
“I am sure at the time of the deaths, you intended to kill each of your daughters.
“Why you did so, only you will know.”
SWNS:South West News ServicePorton was filmed filling up her car as Scarlett lay dying in the back[/caption]
SWNS:South West News ServiceShe calmly paid for her items before making a 111 call[/caption]
Porton was convicted of murdering her childrenPA:Press AssociationShe was jailed for lifePA:Press Association
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Players forced off pitch as Championship clash between Oxford and Portsmouth DELAYED due to medical emergency in crowd
OXFORD’S clash with Portsmouth has been delayed due to a medical emergency in the crowd.
The match was halted in the 15th minute as the supporter received medical assistance.
RexOxford’s clash with Portsmouth was delayed after around 15 minutes[/caption]
Players were then taken off the pitch around six minutes later.
The match was still goalless when both teams left the field of play.
Having kicked off in the early 12:30pm slot, the Championship match was being broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports+.
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4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on I’m a size 24 with 38M boobs – yes I’m a fat queen & I make £50k a month simply by shaking my booty & jiggling my belly
A SELF-PROCLAIMED ‘fat queen’ has claimed to make £50,000 a month simply by jigging her belly.
Marilyn Mayson, who has size 38M boobs, used to work for porn studios but has since broken away to make her own size 24 content.
A content creator who makes £50,000 a month has opened up on her lucrative careerinstagram/killthemwithfinenessITVMarilyn Mayson, who has size 38M boobs, used to work for porn studios, but is now cashing in through her size 24 content[/caption]
ITVShe recently starred on Olivia Attwood’s new show[/caption]
The ITV show explores how people around the country are earning a fast fortune in the adult industry.
Loose Women and Love Island star Olivia, 33, was met with the BBW creator, one of the show’s latest stars making a killing online for her adult content.
Marilyn is one of the most successful BBW stars – standing for Big Beautiful Woman.
Whilst Marilyn started out earning around £3,000 a month, now, one regular client has paid her a total of £30,000.
Marilyn admitted: “When I first started, making £3,000 a month, I always thought, damn, some day I’m gonna retire from this and I’m gonna have nothing.
“Then, during Covid, the boom was out of control. I love that.
“I got recruited by porn studio, I had no intention of having a career, but they flew me to Miami, gave me £4,000.
“I had to really think, do I want to do this? Am I gonna be made fun of?”
Revealing all to Olivia, the content creator confessed: “A lot of these guys are with a thinner girl, I’m like their little side piece, their fantasy woman.”
To this, Olivia recognised: “Marilyn’s making big money doing big things and she’s told me that no one is making content like her.”
Marilyn confirmed that she cashes in by creating clips of her shaking her booty and jiggling her belly – and sometimes even shares ‘messy play’ clips where she mucks around with squirty cream.
Whilst Marilyn described her content as ‘art’, Olivia chimed in: “Fans of BBW messy play say the content gives them a sense of freedom.”
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And after watching Marilyn create content, Olivia confessed: “Fair play, that was visually incredible.”
But despite this, she admitted: “There are so many reasons why I wouldn’t be able to do that – the cold, the textures, the smells, but she is absolutely working it.”
Marilyn, who now earns £30,000 a month just through OnlyFans, and a total of £50,000 a month including personalised custom videos, claimed that her weight is very much linked to her earnings.
A lot of these guys are with a thinner girl, I’m like their little side piece, their fantasy woman
Marilyn Mayson
Not only this, but she also shared why she wants to redefine the term ‘fat’, as she explained: “I was called that so many times, it’s really nice to turn that around and be like, fat is fat, what’s up.”
As well as this, the star claimed that if she were to lose weight, it would “change” her fan base.
She recognised: “If I did that, I would get a different audience.
“There’s a fan, there’s an audience for anything.”
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instagram/killthemwithfinenessMarilyn claimed that one regular client has paid her £30,000[/caption]
ITVWhilst she was initially worried she would be ‘made fun of’, the content creator is now laughing her way to the bank[/caption]
4 weeks agoNew York StateComments Off on Samsung’s cheapest new Galaxy S phone proves bigger is NOT always better and will save you hundreds on your next upgrade
SUVs. 65-inch TVs in the living room. King size beds.
Life is full of examples where bigger is supposedly better and the smartphone is another example of this.
Jamie Harris / The SunGalaxy S25 fits in one hand perfectly[/caption]
Jamie Harris / The SunI tested the Galaxy S25 for over a week[/caption]
Jamie Harris / The SunGalaxy S25 Ultra, left vs Galaxy S25, right[/caption]
Sure, you get a bigger battery and more powerful cameras among other things – but do we really need all that when technology is so good these days?
As The Sun’s resident tech expert and main smartphone reviewer, I recently tested the Galaxy S25 Ultra and it’s one of the best Android devices around right now.
But starting from £1249, it doesn’t comes cheap at all.
Instead, you can save hundreds and get plenty of the same great features in the main Galaxy S25.
The thing I love most about the Galaxy S25 is it is so much lighter at 162g.
That’s a lot less than the S25 Ultra that comes in at 218g (which, by the way, is already a reduction compared to last year’s Ultra model).
But the base S25 is also 9g less than the main iPhone 15.
Then there’s the actual size of the S25.
The display is 6.2-inches measured diagonally fitting beautifully in all hand sizes, so you can easily use it with one hand.
Samsung uses an aluminium frame that helps to keep things light but it feels sturdy all the same.
By comparison, the S25 Ultra has a more premium titanium frame – you would be pressed to tell the difference on the surface but the latter will be more resilient to drops and scratches.
The same goes for the Dynamic AMOLED display, which looks great on the S25 despite being less mighty than the Ultra.
We’re trying the mint model which looks absolutely beautiful.
Here’s the full list of colours for the S25:
Blueblack
Coaralred
Pinkgold
Navy
Icyblue
Silvershadow
Mint
Samsung Galaxy S25: Performance and software
The Galaxy S25 runs on Samsung‘s own version of Android, One UI.
Whether you’re running One UI on a new phone here or an older Samsung device, it’ll always be a consistent, clean and easy look.
All the S25 devices run on Android 15, One UI 7, which is the very latest version of both, straight out of the box.
One great highlight about Samsung’s Galaxy S devices is that you get a whooping seven years of security and software updates, so if you look after the handset it could last you quite sometime – and therefore save you money on upgrades.
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Samsung For the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung said it would provide at least seven generations of OS updates and seven years of security updates.
OnePlus At the launch of the OnePlus 13, OnePlus committed to at least four years of Android updates and six years of security updates.
Xiaomi Xiaomi offers four years off Android updates and five years security updates.
Google For the Pixel 9 series, Google said that devices would receive at least seven years of support.
Meanwhile, the base S25’s chipset is the same as the S25 Ultra too, with the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy that keeps everything running mega smooth and speedy.
That’s a change from last year, when the S24 series confusingly had different chips in some countries, including the UK – now they all have the same.
The end result is no annoying lag as you run multiple apps, even demanding ones like games.
Samsung Galaxy S25: Features
Another area all three versions of the S25 are the same on is features.
And the big focus once again is on AI tools.
Samsung has moved closer to Google this year and its Gemini digital assistant.
The base S25 still has all the same wonderful features, with the added bonus of being more friendly on your pocket and in your hand
I’ve used it to do handy things like identify food in my fridge via the camera on the phone and come up with a decent recipe.
Samsung’s other star new feature is Now Brief, an AI companion that acts as a central hub for everything going on in your day.
This keeps you in check with not only your calendar and weather but learns about your habits so will warn you about things such as traffic.
Samsung Galaxy S25: Battery
Battery is one area where, on paper, the base S25 and S25 Ultra differ.
Put simply, the Ultra is bigger so has a larger battery inside.
With varied use – such as browsing, watching videos, light gaming and messaging – I got a good day’s battery out of the S25, whereas the Ultra marches much stronger into the second day.
However, the reality is most people charge their phone at night so the bigger battery doesn’t really matter.
Comfortably getting you through a day without getting too close to zero does matter, and the base S25 device does just that.
Samsung Galaxy S25: Camera
And that brings us to the final big difference, cameras.
The Ultra has more lens than the other models – but again, for most people, it doesn’t really matter as you still get beautiful shots, as you’ll see from the examples I took below.
They both look just as stunning, only when zooming in from quite a distance will you really notice a difference.
But seriously, how often do you really need to zoom in massively?
Digital zoom comparison – the S25 (right) is nowhere near as clear as the S25 Ultra (left)Jamie Harris / The SunJamie Harris / The SunBut the S25 still takes beautiful shots[/caption]
Jamie Harris / The SunAnother example photo from the S25[/caption]
Samsung Galaxy S25: Verdict
Final thoughts by Jamie Harris, Assistant Technology and Science Editor at The Sun
The Samsung Galaxy S25 proves that bigger is not necessarily better.
Sure, the Ultra – and other high-end flagships – tend to have bigger batteries and better camera lenses.
But for most people, those things don’t make a differnce.
The base S25 still has all the same wonderful features, with the added bonus of being more friendly on your pocket and in your hand.
And it’s friendlier on your wallet too, starting at £799 instead of paying £1249 for the Ultra.
Don’t forget, you can save even more money if you trade in an older device too.
Keown is responsible for one of the most iconic images of the Premier League era when he celebrated Van Nistelrooy’s missed penalty at Old Trafford in 2003.
Earlier in that game which ended goalless, Van Nistelrooy angered Arsenal’s players for his part in Patrick Vieira’ sent off’s red card.
After smashing the crossbar with his penalty, Keown clumped Van Nistelrooy on the head as soon as the final-whistle was blown, while Arsenal’s players then began pushing the Dutchman which sparked a brawl between both sets of players.
Keown and Van Nistelrooy were reunited over 21 years later ahead of Leicester City’s Premier League match against Arsenal on Saturday, and the pair exchanged a lengthy handshake before addressing their rivalry on TNT Sports’ pre-game coverage.
‘After all these years… apologies for all the shenanigans that went on back in the day,’ Keown said.
Van Nistelrooy replied: ‘Ahh, no, what happens on the pitch. I’m happy that I have him in front of me and not in the back of me.
‘No, it was good, they were good rivalries, weren’t they?’
Keown then said: ‘Oh, great days.
‘I’m glad you’re standing there and not next to me because you loved to stamp on me.’
Van Nistelrooy replied: ‘I would like to block you out as well, and then fall over!’
Martin Keown celebrated Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s penalty miss after Manchester United draw with Arsenal in 2003 (Getty)
When asked about his personal rivalry with Arsenal during his pre-match press conference, Van Nistelrooy added: ‘Back in 2003, I was gutted to miss the penalty.
‘That was the big thing. It was my responsibility to win the game for my team, and I didn’t do that.
‘Other than that, I wasn’t really bothered by what happened, as I was only focused on trying to help United win trophies.
‘Of course the competition was always fantastic and in 2004, in the same fixture, there was another penalty moment and that for me is what it’s about.
‘You step up again and this time you score. You can see in my emotion with the celebration after the second one that it meant a lot to me.’
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