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    Tiny club on ‘haven of volcanic islands’ in middle of North Atlantic Ocean qualifies for Conference League

    TEAMS playing in next season’s Conference League will be treated to an unusual venue – in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. C.D Santa Clara, who play in Portugal’s top flight, secured a fifth-place finish on Saturday. Portuguese side Santa Clara secured a best-ever fifth-place finish in the Primeira LigaCredit: XThe club are based in the Azores, almost 1,000 miles west of LisbonThe club beat Farense 2-1 to book their place in next season’s Conference League qualifiers. Saturday’s win secured a best-ever Primeira Liga finish for the club, who are located on the tiny Atlantic archipelago of the Azores.Santa Clara are the only team from the stunning volcanic islands to have ever competed in a Uefa competition.The Azores are made up of nine main islands situated around 870 miles west of Lisbon. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt is the outermost region of the European Union and became an autonomous region of Portugal in 1976. Santa Clara are based in the capital city of Ponta Delgada, which has a population of just over 70,000 and is located on Sao Miguel Island.The club made their European football bow back in 2002, replacing fellow Portuguese side Vitoria in the Intertoto Cup. And they made their Conference League debut almost two decades later after a sixth-place finish in 2021. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSanta Clara will enter next season’s competition at the second qualifying round. They almost made the group stages four years ago, falling to Serbian side Partizan Belgrade in the final qualifier. ‘I can’t see anything’ – Chelsea fans moan as live TNT Sports coverage of Conference League clash is ruined by smokeShould they make it this time, fans will face around a seven-hour trip to the club’s 12,500-seater Estadio de Sao Miguel.Flights to the Azores from the UK are mostly via Lisbon, with travel between the different islands tricky. One fan wrote on X following Saturday’s game: “Santa Clara vs [Kazakstan side] Astana, let’s make it happen.”Another laughed: “Mid Atlantic trip!”While a third added: “I hope the record for most km traveled in an European game is set if they get like a team from Azerbaijan. Teams will be lucky to visit Azores, it’s a great place.” More

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    Brentford 2 Fulham 3: Harry Wilson scores screamer to seal win in thrilling clash after falling 2-1 behind

    HARRY WILSON returned to haunt Brentford yet again and cap a spectacular turnaround in a feisty West London derby.Wilson scored a sensational winner from outside the box only four minutes after coming on as a sub.Fulham ace Harry Wilson sealed the three points against Brentford with a screamerAnd it came just 60 seconds after club captain Tom Cairney had pulled the visitors level in what could become a fitting farewell before he leaves at the end of the season.In addition to five goals and a saved penalty, there were also moans and drones as Fulham boss Marco Silva lost the plot in the first half.And a low flying drone which appeared over the roof of the away end also delayed the start of the second half.Brentford will be kicking themselves for chucking away their hard earned lead with defeat landing a major blow on their already outside hopes of playing European football next season.Read More on FootballThey remain eighth but need a complex combination of events involving Newcastle, Chelsea and the Conference League final to combine for them to qualify.And they could be caught by Brighton who are level on points with them.Wilson’s stunning winner was the last word in a gripping game between two neighbours.The Wales wideman scored twice in second half added time at Craven Cottage back in November when Fulham turned a losing position into a winning one.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWilson also had his contract extended by a year last week along with Raul Jimenez who got things under way with a powerful 16th minute header to put the visitors ahead.Brentford then levelled six minutes later from a classy finish by Bryan Mbeumo then took the lead through Yoane Wissa three minutes before half time.In between, ref Jarred Gillett – who let Crystal Palace keeper Dean Henderson off the hook as VAR in yesterday’s (SAT) FA Cup Final – gave the home team a penalty.Silva was furious with the decision but seemed to have the particular hump with a Brentford security guard standing behind his dugout.The earpiece-wearing official was moved further away. But Silva lost his cool again when Bernd Leno saved Mbeumo’s spot kick. He was also angry at several of the ref’s decisions.Cairney was introduced after the break and headed home Kenny Tete’s deflected cross 68 minutes into a crazy match.The Scottish veteran, 34, is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a £50K a week move to Championship newcomers Wrexham.Fulham’s breathless victory means they have set a new record of 54 Premier League points in one season, beating the previous high of 53 under Roy Hodgson set in 2009. More

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    Sampdoria ‘no longer relegated from Serie B’ with iconic club ‘revived’ just four days after they were doomed

    SAMPDORIA will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B – just four days after they were doomed to life in Italy’s third tier.The iconic club set European football alight in the late 80s and early 90s, culminating in Serie A glory in 1991.Sampdoria will no longer be automatically relegated from Serie B after being handed a shock lifelineCredit: GettyThe same period also saw Sampdoria clinch four Italian Cups and a European Cup Winners’ Cup thanks to the prowess of stars like Gianluca Vialli and Roberto Mancini.But their fortunes have since steadily declined, eventually resulting in a shock relegation to Serie B in 2023.However, the club has endured even more pain in the lower leagues.And just four days ago, Sampdoria fans’ worst fears were realised as they finished 18th to suffer automatic relegation to Serie C.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet in a shock twist, they have now been handed a dramatic lifeline.Fellow Serie B strugglers Brescia finished 15th this term, just two points ahead of Sampdoria.But they have now been deducted four points as a penalty for financial issues, sending them to 18th place instead.It means Sampdoria moved into 17th, and therefore have qualified for a relegation play-off against Salernitana, now in 16th.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSSampdoria take the place of Frosinone, who are the main beneficiaries of Bresca’s points deduction and have confirmed their survival with a 15th-place finish.But it gives Sampdoria a second bite of the cherry, with a two-legged tie now taking place to determine their fate.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersIt is certainly an ending dramatic enough to match their disastrous season, which has seen four managers enter the dugout.Italy legend Andrea Pirlo was sacked in August after taking just one point from Sampdoria’s opening three games.Andrea Sottil and Leonardo Semplici were also given their marching orders, while Alberico Evani could now stay should the playoffs go his way.Sampdoria used an incredible 38 players this season, including five different goalkeepers.But they will be hoping star players like ex-Liverpool striker Fabio Borini and former England U21s ace Ronaldo Vieira can finally step up to the plate. More

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    Leicester 2 Ipswich 0: Jamie Vardy scores 200th goal on 500th appearance exactly 13 years after joining Foxes

    WHERE do you want your statue Jamie Vardy?That’s the only unfinished bit of business this living legend has left to complete after bringing down the curtain on his extraordinary 13-year love affair with Leicester City.Jamie Vardy hit his 200th goal for Leicester in his final game for the clubCredit: ReutersThe Foxes forward joined Leicester 13 years ago but will leave at the end of the seasonCredit: PAVardy kept his cool to slide in the opener past Ipswich keeper Alex PalmerCredit: ReutersFittingly the 38-year-old bowed out brilliantly, scoring his 200th Leicester City goal on his 500th appearance – 13 years to the day since he signed from Fleetwood Town.Talk about tying it all up neatly with a blue ribbon!Vardy had already missed a couple of half-chances when James Justin burst through the Ipswich defence and timed his final pass to perfection.Suddenly Vardy was off and we all knew what was going to happen next – hand him a hat-trick of chances and one will invariably end up in the net.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThere was never any chance the old Fox was going to fluff his lines on his big day.Sure enough, he rolled the ball beyond Alex Palmer to spark bedlam in the stands as the King Power rose to him for one final goal celebration.They were celebrating again midway through the second half when Kasey McAteer doubled the Foxes lead.Then with 10 minutes remaining Ruud Van Nistelrooy made a double substitution which included bringing Vardy off for Patson Daka.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWith the sound of the crowd singing his name, Vardy trudged off and every Leicester player lined up level with the halfway line to form a guard of honour. “Thank You Vards,” flashed up on the scoreboards as the veteran took his well-earned seat on the bench.  Jamie Vardy reveals best XI he’s played with at Leicester with huge snub to England stars and entire current squadJob done …. as always!From the moment he arrived to that fateful moment when he waved goodbye and disappeared down the tunnel for the final time as a Fox, this was the Jamie Vardy show.Virtually every fan’s shirt had the name Vardy 9 or Legend 9 emblazoned on their back.There were banners with Vardy’s name and image waved by dozens of flag-bearers to greet him when he led Leicester out.Vardy received a guard of honour midway through the match as he was subbedCredit: GettyThe scoreboard flashed up “Goodbye GOAT.” And every home fan had been presented with a banner with the message: “Thank You Vards,” printed on it.However Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich clearly hadn’t received the memo and came out determined to spoil the farewell party.Unfortunately for them they simply don’t possess a finisher of Vardy’s stature. They dominated the opening 20 minutes and the old boy had to wait patiently for his first touchKasey McAteer slammed in Leicester’s second from a tight angleCredit: PAJulio Enciso sent Leif Davis free on the left and, although the full-back’s initial shot was blocked by Coady, his attempt from the rebound was much better.His fiercely hit shot beat Jakub Stolarczyk but bounced off the inside of the post and flew to safety.Sam Morsy shot over and Enciso screwed another attempt wide before the roof was raised after 20 minutes when Vardy finally had the chance to stretch his legs.Jordan Ayew sent the veteran sprinting through on goal and suddenly everyone in the King Power Stadium was on their feet roaring him on.However on this occasion Leif Davis was Vardy’s match as he sprinted back to force him wide and the striker’s shot flew off target.The great man followed that up a couple of minutes later, firing into the side netting following a neatly worked free kick after he turned Sam Morsy.Vardy was getting closer and closer as he smelled blood.It was the youngest first goal of the seasonCredit: PAAnd sure enough the fairytale was assured a happy ending when he struck after 28 minutes.James Justin played a huge part with the assist.The full-back closed down Jack Clarke so swiftly he lost his footing and Justin pounced on the ball and surged forward past two Tractor Boys.Vardy hared off and Justin timed his delivery to perfection as he rolled the ball in front of him.And the hitman showed his killer instinct to hold off his marker and expertly roll the ball beyond Palmer and into the net.Then off he hared to celebrate in front of the dumbstruck Ipswich fans, lifting the corner flag out of its socket and raising it aloft high above his head – like a conquering warrior.It was the only sign the 38-year-old had shown of flagging on his big day!And it’s going to be intriguing to see if some manager gives him his wish to spend another year in the Prem next season.On this season’s form he is worth another fling, after he finished the season as the Foxes top scorer with 10 goals in a struggling, relegated team.Leicester’s other goal came from McAteer who took a Wilfred Ndidi pass in his path to lash the ball in at Alex Palmer’s near post.Ndidi was also taken off near the end to take the acclaim of the fans on his final appearance for the Foxes.He did his bit, setting up 23-year-old McAteer for his first-ever Premier League goal.Read More on The SunThe winger only needs another 144 to match Vardy’s Premier League tally! Good luck with that one mate. 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    West Ham 1 Nottingham Forest 2: Champions League race goes down to the wire thanks to Gibbs-White and Milenkovic goals

    SO, WILL IT be glamour visits to the San Siro or Nou Camp or long, winding trips to Azerbaijan and the Faroe Islands for Nottingham Forest next season?For the first time since March 1996, the club will contest European football but it remains to be seen if it will be in the Champions League, Europa League or the Europa Conference League.Nottingham Forest took their Champions League hopes to the wire with a 2-1 win at West HamCredit: ReutersPlayers paid tribute to Taiwo Awoniyi after his injury woesCredit: GettyEntrance into all three competitions is on the table thanks to this victory over West Ham as Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White benefited from a first-half Alphonse Areola howler and Nikola Milenkovic’s second survived a lengthy VAR check.Dreams of playing Inter Milan or Barcelona in money-spinning ties is a wonderful possibility but the seventh-placed side HAVE to beat Chelsea next Sunday at the City Ground and then hope someone else slips up.It will be quite the bunfight – the only thing of unresolved interest on the final afternoon – and boss Nuno Espirito Santo must pray Forest’s miraculous season ends with Champions League qualification secured.And there will be an anxious wait over the recovery of centre-half Murillo, who played the entire second half despite an ankle knock late in the first 45 minutes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis contest started in fast and frenetic fashion – and both sides could have celebrated goals inside the opening 10 minutes.Less than 120 seconds had elapsed when Vladimir Coufal, who is departing East London this summer, provided an excellent cross for compatriot Tomas Soucek.And the towering Czech midfielder – who is subject of interest from Everton’s David Moyes – drew an exceptional one-handed save off Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels.It was one of the best saves of the year and emphasised why Sels deserves such plaudits.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAt the other end, the East Midlanders went close through Gibbs-White and Chris Wood, who normally scores against claret-and-blue opposition, but both attempts were well blocked by Alphonse Areola.The Frenchman was chosen in goal ahead of Lukasz Fabianski, one of four players leaving the club next month when their contracts expire.Taiwo Awoniyi health update with Nottingham Forest star recovering in hospital after emergency abdominal surgeryPolish stopper Fabianski may have turned 40 last month but even at his advanced age, it is unlikely he would have been guilty of such a gaffe that Areola produced on 11 minutes.The short pass from Max Kilman was begging to be booted upfield but Areola unforgivably committed the cardinal sin of passing it directly to Gibbs-White.The England winger could scarcely believe his luck and his seventh goal of the season was probably the easiest one he will have the joy of finishing.Gibbs-White ran off to the corner flag and held up a Forest shirt with ‘9’ on the back – the number worn by forward Taiwo Awoniyi – to pay his respects to his stricken team-mate.Morgan Gibbs-White fired Forest ahead after 11 minutesCredit: ReutersThe goal saw Forest take control of the gameCredit: ReutersDuring the warm-up, Forest’s players all wore white T-shirts with a message on the front that said: “We’re all with you, Taiwo.”The Nigerian is recuperating in hospital having been placed into an induced coma following surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury when he collided into a post.The nature of that injury has led to a serious debate about the laws of the game given that the accident could have been avoided had he been flagged offside earlier.Yet the assistant referee followed the current guidelines and allowed play to continue before the incident occurred late on in the 2-2 draw with Leicester.They doubled their lead in the 61st minute after a lengthy VAR checkCredit: PANikola Milenkovic took credit for the strikeCredit: ReutersAn eerily similar situation occurred on 19 minutes here with Jarrod Bowen when the Hammers talisman smashed into one of the posts by mistake.A physio appeared to give him a concussion test and while the captain was permitted to carry on, albeit with a large lump of vaseline above his right eye, the scenes would have brought back awful memories for the travelling contingent.A post came to the savour of West Ham five minutes later as Wood saw his header bounce off the woodwork.Fans that booed off West Ham at half-time were on their feet to pay appreciation for popular full-back Aaron Cresswell who was subbed off and now leaves the club, 11 years after his debut under Sam Allardyce.Minutes after a quadruple substitution from the home side, however, Forest added a second when Milenkovic headed home from Anthony Elanga’s free-kick.Jarrod Bowen scored a consolation strike in the 86th minuteCredit: ReutersIt was too little, too late for the HammersCredit: AFPFor Elanga, it was record-equalling 11th top-flight assist, which draws him level with Bryan Roy’s Premier League club record of 11 from 1994-95.The 61st-minute goal was subject of a SIX-MINUTE VAR check for offside – Nicolas Dominguez’s foot was the issue – but referee Sam Barrott spoke to both managers because the semi-automated offside technology was “not available” according to ref chiefs.It was all very farcical but those Forest fans who had been singing “F*** VAR” were soon praising the tech as they celebrated a first league double over the Hammers since 1983-84.There was a nervy finale when Bowen scored an exceptional volley on 86 minutes and ensured Nuno’s heart would be beating faster, especially during the 11 MINUTES of stoppage-time.Forest held on, despite one of their coaching staff being booked for dissent, various yellow cards following a mass melee, and a crucial save by Sels from a powerful Niclas Fullkrug header in the 102ND-MINUTE to keep their Champions League hopes alive.Read More on The SunMany Hammers fans had decided to stay away, judging by the number of empty seats at the London Stadium.Few stayed on for the lap of appreciation – perhaps that should be a lap of depreciation? – but they will demand major upheaval and significant improvement next season from Graham Potter’s troops. 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    ‘This is the attitude’ – Arsenal fans love Josh Kroenke’s transfer message to them ahead of huge window

    ARSENAL director Josh Kroenke confirmed the club will invest on transfers this summer to “get behind winning” the Premier League.The Gunners are facing a potential second-place finish for the third year in a row under manager Mikel Arteta with a section of supporters questioning the decision not to sign a striker since 2022.Arsenal director Josh Kroenke confirmed the club will invest on transfers this summerArsenal are prioritising a striker this summer, with Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres a favouriteReal Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi is set to become Arsenal’s first summer signingJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesHowever, Josh, 45, wrote in Sunday’s match-day programme before the clash with Newcastle at the Emirates that the necessary investment will take place with new sporting director Andrea Berta on board.The son of the Gunners’ majority shareholder Stan Kroenke added that the board are “crystal clear” on the transfer they want to make.Josh wrote: “We’re still pursuing second place in the Premier League for the third year running, but we all want to win it. “We plan to invest to get behind winning and doing better next season.Read More on Arsenal“Our sporting director, Andrea, will play an important role in this. We are crystal clear on exactly what we need to do and the way in which we want to do it”.A number of Arsenal fans loved Josh’s confidence and the presence of a plan by the board.One supporter tweeted: “That is the attitude.”Another commented: “Hope they back it up this summer. No excuses.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSA third wrote: “Get that cheque book out.”This fan said: “Good to hear, Josh.”And that one stated: “Thankful to be an Arsenal fan.”Arsenal look set for a busy summer as they are ready to land Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi for a whopping £50million.The North Londoners are also looking for an elite striker, with many claiming that is the last piece of the jigsaw required to finally win their first Premier League title since 2004.Arteta’s side are very keen on Newcastle superstar Alexander Isak but he will prove a very tough man to sign.Therefore, Arsenal are also keeping tabs on the likes of Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.Gyokeres seems the likeliest candidate to move to the Emirates this summer.Read More on The SunThe Gunners could land the Sweden international for just £60m and make him one of their highest earners with his proposed contract costing the Gunners over £7m a year.Sesko had been a massive target since last summer before signing a new deal with Leipzig.Newcastle star Alexander Isak poses as Arsenal’s biggest targetRB Leipzig star Benjamin Seiko has been a big target since last summer More

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    Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle against Arsenal?

    NEWCASTLE take on Arsenal as Eddie Howe’s side continue a push towards Champions League football.The Magpies are currently third in the Premier League table, and could jump above Arsenal in the table to second with a win.Alexander Isak will miss the clash between Arsenal and NewcastleCredit: Every Second Media/Alamy Live NewsNewcastle confirmed Isak suffered a groin injuryCredit: GettyHowe and Co have already enjoyed a highly successful season, having won the Carabao Cup earlier this year, against Liverpool.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are stumbling towards a Champions League finish, with one win in six meaning they are now looking over their shoulders.If they fail to beat Newcastle, they could finish as low as seventh, but with Southampton on the final day, you would back them to make it.Read more FootballSunSport can reveal why Alexander Isak will miss the crunch clash at The Emirates. Why is Alexander Isak not playing for Newcastle against Arsenal?Newcastle confirmed that Alexander Isak would miss the game with a minor groin injury.The club are yet to confirm when Isak will return.He will miss at least Newcastle’s trip to the capital, and could miss their clash on the final day against Everton.Most read in FootballHow to watch Arsenal vs Newcastle and is there a live streamThe Gunners will clash the Magpies at 4:30pm BST at The Emirates.The game will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event.Action will also be available to stream on NOW TV, Sky Go and the Sky Sports app.Alternatively, follow along with SunSport’s comprehensive coverage of the action. More

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    Verstappen wins F1 Emilia Romagna GP as Norris steals second from McLaren team-mate Piastri and Hamilton climbs 8 places

    MAX VERSTAPPEN proved that nothing keeps a great champion down for long after beating the odds to win his second race of the season at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.The Red Bull star, chasing five-straight world titles, won his first race as a new dad, to close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri to 22 points.Max Verstappen has won the Emilia Romagna Grand PrixCredit: APOscar Piastri battled team-mate Lando NorrisCredit: GettyVerstappen, who earned his luck through safety cars, showed he’s in a league of his own and the best wheel-to-wheel driver in the world after beating the technically faster McLaren vehicles by six seconds in Imola.Lando Norris pipped Piastri to second after almost crashing into his team-mate with five laps to go, while a devastated George Russell dropped to seventh from P3.Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton made an incredible recovery from starting P12 to record his best-ever finish in a Ferrari in fourth, with team-mate Charles Leclerc, who could be facing a time-penalty, just behind him.Hamilton said he “needed a miracle” to get any points in front of the passionate Tifosi, after the Brit and Leclerc recorded the team’s worst-ever qualifying finish in Imola. READ MORE IN F1A dramatic start saw world champion Verstappen get his elbows out to brilliantly steal the lead from pole-sitter Piastri by going around the outside.Within seconds, Mercedes’ Russell could be heard on radio shouting from P3: “Piastri what are you doing?” after the Aussie naively moved inside to allow a late-braking Verstappen tons of space out wide.DRS enabled the Dutchman, who knew he needed to create a big gap on the superior McLaren cars, to open up a 1.6s lead on Piastri and Russell.Soon title-chaser Norris edged past Russell at the first chicane in Lap 11, and went second after Piastri seemingly ditched ‘Plan A’ to pit early on Lap 14, which the Silver Arrows driver matched.Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSVerstappen celebrates his victoryCredit: APHamilton was jumped by Mercedes replacement Kimi Antontelli at the start, while his team-mate Charles Leclerc moved up from 11th to ninth before pitting first.Yuki Tsunoda, who started from the pits after a horror near-death crash in qualifying, went 10th by Lap 17 and couldn’t hold off his team-mate’s rival Piastri, who soon climbed the field.Sun F1 reporter Isabelle Barker tries Lewis Hamilton’s favourite spaghetti cooked by three Michelin star chef at Bahrain Grand PrixWith nearly half the race gone, Verstappen still hadn’t pitted in the apparent two-stop strategy, as the Dutchman clearly tried to open as big a gap on Norris as possible.Savvy Verstappen knew a flawless pit would keep him high enough to hold his lead. And, soon, things got even BETTER for him.A virtual safety car on Lap 29 after Estebon Ocon spun off track, provided the perfect chance for the Dutchman to stop and open up a 20-SECOND lead on Norris.But while the Red Bull ace was incredibly lucky, the opposite was true for Norris, who had pitted a lap before the opportune safety car.With Verstappen still leading, McLaren were smart enough to pit Piastri on Lap 31, with poor Russell down in 12th after starting third.Hamilton soon pipped past Antonelli and Hadjar by Lap 36 – to the sheer delight of the screaming Tifosi fans in the grandstands.And soon Verstappen was back in Lady Luck’s good books AGAIN.The Dutchman was handed another pit stop on a plate after Italian home favourite Antontelli’s race ended after peeling off track on Turn 7 of Lap 45.Norris and Hamilton also grabbed the chance to replace their tyres, but a fuming Leclerc was told to “stay out”.After 10 safety car laps, a great restart from Vestappen saw him cruise to victory.Williams star Carlos Sainz was less than a second further back from Russell in eighth.Isack Hadjar finished ninth while Tsunoda claimed a point in 10th.Read More on The SunAt the chequered flag, Verstappen said: “Brilliant weekend. Fantastic execution all-around.“Thank you very much and on our 400th race!” Lewis Hamilton made up eight places to finish P4Credit: AP More