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BRUNO FERNANDES was involved in a bust-up with former Everton star Derek Mountfield at half-time on Saturday, according to reports.

The Manchester United captain sparked his side’s comeback as he fired a free-kick past Jordan Pickford.

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Bruno Fernandes clashed with former Everton defender Derek Mountfield[/caption]

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That came after his fallout with Mountfield over what appeared to be a bit of playful banter.

According to The Telegraph Mountfield jokingly mimed elbowing the United stars as they left the tunnel to re-enter the pitch after half-time.

But Fernandes took exception and exchanged some fiery words with the former defender, who was at Goodison being announced as an ‘Everton Giant’.

Fernandes’ half-time frustration was understandable as his team trailed 2-0 following a dreadful first-half performance.

Shambolic defending led to Beto‘s opener and the Red Devils were carved open again in the build-up to Abdoulaye Doucoure’s goal.

They offered nothing in attack and appeared to be drifting towards yet another defeat when Fernandes fired in from 25 yards.

Manuel Ugarte scored a second to rescue a point.

Rio Ferdinand slammed United’s first-half display, saying: “I’m sitting here and I don’t know if I have seen a United team this bad. It has been embarrassing in all different facets of the game.

“Yes, we can talk about quality, you talk about talent, but one thing which is unforgivable is a lack of desire.

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“There’s instances in this game where Man Utd need to look at this Everton team and take examples from it. It’s embarrassing to sit here and watch it.

“We said they were going to have to come out and roll their sleeves up, because Everton would come out fighting.

“Man Utd haven’t done that. They’ve been pressed, they’ve been harried. They haven’t been able to deal with the press at all.

“They have chance after chance to clear the ball. Zero conviction, no-one taking over the situation.

“You’ve got to fight. You don’t come to Everton at this place, whatever form they’re in, and think you can roll them over easily. Man Utd have not understood that assignment from the first whistle.

“I hope [Amorim] went absolutely ballistic at the players. They were out-run, out-fought, out-jumped, every single department of the game. They were second best.”

EVERYONE can spot the yellow bowl but only those with the eyes of a hawk can spot the mistake in seven seconds.

Only those with a keen eye for detail and 20/20 vision can succeed in this challenging brain teaser.

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There is a yellow bowl, a red mug and a kettle in the picture – but spot the mistake to succeed.

Take a look at careful look at the image, can you spot the error?

Make sure you cast a keen eye over the picture and scan every nook and cranny of this mind-boggling puzzle.

Get yourself comfortable and set your timer.

You will need great attention to detail and composure to succeed in this challenge as all is not what it seems.

Picture puzzles are a form of brain teaser that tests the reader’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

These challenges have the potential to boost intelligence and improve concentration.

If you find this challenge too easy, or enjoy testing your brain, have a look at our other optical illusions.

To make things harder, try figuring out what’s wrong with this image of smiling women as you count their legs in 11 seconds.

Or you might want to prove you have a 20/20 vision as you search for a strawberry in this carnival scene.

Did you know that optical illusions have an array of benefits for your mind and body?

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eye sight by allowing you to see small print.

Escape London says puzzles can also give your mind a great workout and may “boost your brain’s activity” which “reduces the risk of dementia.”

Still haven’t found the mysterious mistake?

Here’s a handy hint – have a look at the kettle.

Did you spot the mistake?

Congratulations! You have 20/20 vision and a high IQ.

If not, don’t worry – we’ve added the solution below.

Keep your brain engaged and have a go at our three other illusions.

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REAL MADRID might have no choice but to sell superstar Vinicius Junior to Saudi Arabia.

Vinicius has been offered a lucrative five-year deal worth a staggering total of €1billion – which works out at £832million.

Vinicius, 24, has a contract with Real until 2027 and club president Florentino Perez can’t afford to let him go for nothing.

Madrid already benefitted from swooping Kylian Mbappe for no transfer fee from PSG.

With the Saudi’s not letting up on their pursuit of Vinicius, Madrid would surely receive a world-record fee.

In fact, Madrid’s share of the deal is believed to be around £237.5million, according to The Times.

That would be reasonable profit on a player bought for roughly £37million at the age of 18.

In that time, Vinícius has helped win two Champions League titles and three domestic titles among 13 trophies for Real in all. 

Prising the Brazilian star away from them in his prime would be a huge statement of intent.

Vinicius could depart in the most incredible transfer in football history with in excess of €1billion being paid by Saudi Arabia.

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No club has been named but there are four leading sides – Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, and Al-Shabab.

The Saudi Pro League shares out imported talent as a way of keeping the league competitive.

As of now, Madrid do not want to sell.

Yet those close to the club suspect it will happen as they fear losing him for nothing in two years time, according to The Times.

And Vinicius would be open to becoming the first overnight billionaire footballer.

Despite starring for Madrid, the Bernabeu outfit have proved that their next superstar is never far away.

Summer signing Mbappe was the star of Wednesday night’s heroics as the Frenchman bagged a stunning hat-trick in Madrid’s 3-1 demolition of Manchester City in the Champions League.

Vinicius’ book of grievances include the abhorrent racism he has often faced in LaLiga and missing out on the Ballon d’Or to City midfielder Rodri in the summer.

He will still have the World Cup with Brazil as his global showcase.

Meanwhile, Saudi once lured players eyeing retirement savings, like N’Golo Kante and Roberto Firmino.

Manchester United had hopes of sending Casemiro there too in order to get his £350,00-a-week wages off the bill.

But the Middle Eastern nation’s recruitment plans have shifted towards young, current stars, with a promising football future.

Their big January recruit was the explosive Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, 21, who joined for £70million.

PRIME Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to both discuss showing “united leadership in support of Ukraine.”

These discussions are for when they meet separately with US President Donald Trump this week, Downing Street said after the pair spoke on Sunday.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron met on Sunday to discuss Ukraine[/caption]

Both Starmer and Macron went over Russia‘s “barbaric full-scale invasion” and there were reportedly talks of placing Ukraine in the centre of negotiations.

Starmer shared his commitment to support Ukraine and it was said the UK and Europe must be united against “Russian aggression.”

A press release posted on Gov.uk revealed more discussions in the US would take place within the coming week.

A Downing Street spokesperson said: “The Prime Minister spoke with President Macron this afternoon.

“They began by discussing the third anniversary of Russia‘s barbaric full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which is a stark reminder that we must all work together to put Ukraine in the strongest possible position at this crucial moment for global security.

“The Prime Minister repeated the UK’s steadfast commitment to support Ukraine for as long as needed and reiterated the importance of Ukraine being at the centre of any negotiations to end the conflict.

“The UK and Europe must continue stepping up to meet their security needs and show united leadership in support of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression, which they would both discuss in the US in the coming week.

“The leaders agreed to stay in close contact.”

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JOHN Higgins was responsible for the strangest foul that even baffled Eurosport commentator Neal Foulds.

The Scot was in action at the World Open in China against Mark Davis.

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Even though he won his tournament opener in Yushan 5-1, there was one moment when he even disgusted himself.

The four-time world champion was at the table when he attempted to put a pink.

However, his cue accidentally connected with a red he was cuing just above.

As the ball rolled across the tale, Higgins walked off annoyed and returned to his seat.

That prompted Foulds to share his shock at the bizarre incident.

“Goodness me, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like that,” he said first.

As a replay was being shown, he added: “I haven’t seen a red ball move like that after no contact with the cue ball. It just went across the table.”

Higgins, who turns 50 this year, is without a ranking title in four years.

Although he’s still performing well, the former world No1 believes his lack of success is down to the fact he doesn’t practice as much.

“I’ll be honest, it’s not rocket science,” he told the Metro.

“I can do it in fits and bursts, but it’s maybe because you don’t put in the same level of practice as you used to do and that maybe comes back to haunt you at the critical moments in the big, big events.

“I’d love to be able to practice more, but I just can’t. My mind just can’t take it in. I just don’t have the capabilities to do it.

“I still love playing, I still love competing. I want to be competitive when I come to big events, of course I do, but that’s maybe the deciding factor of it. It can be as simple as that really.”

EVERY parent knows how quick baby products can add up.

However, Asda shoppers can now pick up skincare essentials for their little ones for just a fraction of the price.

Posting on the group Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK, one Facebook user shared the impressive haul she picked up.

The mum explained that all 13 of her buys scanned at a significantly reduced rate.

She purchased the My Little Coco Bath & Body Bubbles in the scent aloe and pear.

The poster revealed that the 350 mililitre pump bottles only cost £1.56 each.

My Little Coco baby hygiene products currently retail for £6.25 from John Lewis.

As well as picking up eight of the budget body wash bottles, the mum also found an Aveeno product for even less.

She purchased five of the Aveeno Baby Daily Care Hair and Body Wash products from Asda.

The 100 mililitre tube was previously available for £3.50 from the chain.

However, the Facebook user revealed that she was able to nab them for just 88p each.

Asda shoppers will have to go to their local shop as the deals are only available in-store and not online.

And since recent estimates show parents are forking out a whopping £11,498 per year raising a child, a trip to your local Asda may be well worth the savings.

Customers also explained that the bargains may not be apparent when browsing.

“[It] wasn’t priced as on sale on the shelf but when I got to the till, it scanned as the price shown on here,” wrote one shopper.

“I got some today at the end of the aisle, where the baby food is,” shared another person.

And the deals are available on a wide variety of baby hygiene brands.

“Found them at the end of the aisle, got two Child’s Farm moisturisers, the Cocoa Curling Custard, and the Child’s Farm shower gel,” said a third commenter.

“My local store had the moisturiser, Curling Custard, and bath fizzers in last night for just £1.75,” wrote another Facebook user.

Asda shoppers can also save on an anti-ageing skincare buy, that is available for a fraction of the price of Boots.

Home Bargains customers picked up a summer skincare essential for £10 cheaper than Boots.

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