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    ‘How far?’ – Robbie Williams brutally trolls Arsenal fans with Spurs joke during his own gig at the Emirates

    ROBBIE WILLIAMS bravely took aim at Arsenal’s lack of European success during his gig at the Emirates Stadium last night.The former Take That singer performed at the Gunners’ ground as part of his international tour on Friday and Saturday.Robbie Williams poked fun at Arsenal during his show at the Emirates StadiumCredit: XWhile entertaining the fans packed into the ground, Williams couldn’t help but take a cheeky dig at Arsenal – teasing them for the success of local rivals Tottenham.Joking about Tottenham’s Europa League glory this season, and Arsenal’s failure to win a European trophy since the 1994 Cup Winners’ Cup, Williams asked: “How far are Arsenal from a European trophy?”.Only to reply: “Four f*****g miles”.Tottenham fans were absolutely loving the tongue-in-cheek jibe, which was met with a huge cheer inside the stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOn social media, one fan wrote: “I always liked Robbie”.While another added: “No way I’ve just seen Robbie Williams bantering Arsenal on their own turf”.Arsenal fans were quick to point out that Williams was only right with his assessment of the men’s team, after Arsenal Women won the Champions League this season.One wrote: “Literally won the UWCL two weeks ago, my friend…”Most read in FootballTottenham won the Europa League this seasonCredit: GettyArsenal Women won the Champions League this seasonCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd a second posted: “I think, Robbie, you’ll find you’re actually stood in the home of a team that has two Champions League trophies…”Spurs fans are already fond of Williams after they nicked his hit song ‘Angels’ to create a chant for now sacked manager Ange Postecoglou.Robbie Williams sings version of Angels for Ange PostecoglouAnd Williams even posted a video of himself belting out the tune with the Tottenham lyrics back in 2023, declaring: “Guess I’m a Spurs fan now”.In reality Williams is a diehard Port Vale fan, regularly attending the club’s games.While he was named as Port Vale’s Club President in February last year and has a bar named after him at Vale Park.Robbie Williams is a Port Vale fanWilliams was named Club President at Port Vale last yearCredit: Twitter More

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    Outcast Jack Grealish shock target for Everton as Toffees line up marquee signing for new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium

    JACK GREALISH has emerged as a shock transfer target for Everton.The Toffees are keen for a marquee signing as they prepare to move into their new Bramley-Moore Dock home. Jack Grealish is reportedly a summer target for EvertonCredit: GettyThe City star is desperate to play in next summer’s World CupCredit: AlamyGrealish was controversially overlooked for Euro 2024Credit: GettyGrealish has endured two tough seasons at Manchester City – and SunSport has exclusively revealed that Newcastle want to take him, but only on loan.The £100million man has found game time hard to come by under Pep Guardiola.He featured just 20 times in the Premier League last term, scoring once. According to the Daily Mail, Everton are tracking Grealish’s availability.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWATCH EVERY MATCH OF THE CLUB WORLD CUP 2025 LIVE ON DAZNGrealish is on £300,000-a-week at City and any deal would likely be a loan.The England winger’s contract runs until June 2027. Everton’s new Friedkin Group owners are reportedly keen to make a splash this summer.And Grealish’s short-term future increasingly looks set away from the Etihad.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe 29-year-old has been left out of City’s Club World Cup squad.Guardiola takes his men to the US later this month for the revamped 32-team tournament. Man City drop Jack Grealish transfer hint as they launch stunning new kit for Club World CupGrealish requires game time if he is to break back into the England fold.The ex-Aston Villa star was controversially left out of last year’s Euros.And with just 12 months until the World Cup, he is reportedly keen on a move to help secure a place on the plane.England boss Thomas Tuchel has indicated Grealish won’t be considered for the Three Lions until he is playing regularly.Tuchel said: “He’s a unique player.”But he needs minutes and minutes and minutes, and he simply does not get them.”He needs to make himself available by playing.” More

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    I was jailed for robbery aged 15 before becoming a drug dealer and rapper – but now I’m an academy scout for Arsenal

    JOSEPH BOL has gone from dealing drugs, getting stabbed by rival gangs and spending three separate stints in prison, to helping Arsenal uncover new talent as an academy scout.Bol, 39, has turned his life around, putting crime in his rear-view mirror and excelling as a football scout.Joseph Bol has turned his life around after three spells in prisonCredit: instagram @joeblackukBol is now an academy scout at ArsenalCredit: instagram @joeblackukBol works as Arsenal’s grassroots academy coordinator for East London, helping the Gunners identify the best talent across U9s to U14s level.It’s far cry from what he was doing at a similar age to the youngsters, with Bol being sent to prison for three years at just 15 years old for robbery.He also found himself wrapped up in dealing Class A drugs and ultimately being convicted for that too.Speaking to The Times, he recalled: “I wanted things my mum didn’t deem necessary, like designer clothes, trainers, and that led me down a slippery slope. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I stopped playing football and I started selling and smoking weed, and then it went on to be more Class A drugs. I was just in a bubble thinking this is going to be my career path.”After being let out of prison for the first time, Bol turned his attention to rap music – amassing millions of YouTube views for his songs about crime.He added: “I came out and got adulation from my peers, it boosts your ego, and I just started rapping about what I was going through. “It was more about selling drugs. We didn’t really have postcode wars at the time.”Most read in FootballBol releases rap music under the name ‘Joe Black’Credit: instagram @joeblackukJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesBol, who recalled taking Maths and English GCSEs in a young offenders’ institute, was still wrapped up in the world of crime for some time.And was even stabbed in the arm and leg while sitting in the front seat of his car by four members of rival gang at one point. But after turning 21 and finisng himself in an adult prison, Bol’s life changed thanks an officer who encouraged him to complete FA Level One and Community Sports Leader coaching courses.He recalled that decision helped him “break the cycle” and he started to volunteer at a local football club when he was released from prison.In 2012 he set up his own grassroots team, AC United, which snowballed into an eight-team club with performances catching the attention of top scouts.Bol continued rapping about his old life at the same time, earning a reputation under his stage name “Joe Black”, and even performed as a support act for hip-hop superstar Rick Ross.Bol turned to football coaching after his release from prisonCredit: instagram @joeblackukUnexpectedly, it was his rap career that helped Bol land his first proper job in football.A standout player at AC United, Clinton Mola, was invited for a trial at Chelsea – with Bol accompanying him to the training ground.Upon his arrival at Cobham, Bol was mobbed by a group of U14 players – including a young Reece James – who recognised him from his music videos.Recognising the sway and impact that Bol had in the local community, Chelsea decided to hire him as a member of their coaching staff.They also signed Mola, who now plays for Bristol Rovers in League One and represented England from U16 to U21 levels.Bol recalled being concerned that Chelsea would turn him away after a DBS check of his criminal history.He said to The Times: “Rightfully so, because there were obviously reservations after what showed up [on the DBS check].“I did a risk assessment and they asked me how I ended up in these situations and what I’d done to change my behaviour to ensure I wouldn’t fall back into those old patterns.”Long story short, I think the years I put in coaching unpaid went a long way to overpower the past. Clinton Mola now plays for Bristol RoversCredit: Rex”They could see I was making a big effort to make a change. I got the role and I was there for just over five years.”From there Bol’s career in football scouting has taken over and he made the switch to Arsenal’s academy in 2020 – where he has been ever since.Working alongside academy manager Per Mertesacker, Bol’s role is to manage a group of scouts and make sure they are always covering all parts of East London.Along his way he has helped unearth and develop some of of the Premier League’s most exciting young talents.Zain Silcott-Duberry, who made his Prem debut for Bournemouth this season, is just one of the youngsters he has had a hand in developing.While 14-year-old Trey Faromo, another Bol has helped identify, is thought to be one of the country’s brightest talents and recently made his debut for Chelsea Under-18.Read More on The SunNow Bol is targeting a spot as the head of recruitment at a Premier League club, but still recognises how far he has come.He said: “I feel proud of where I’m going. It’s good to reflect every once in a while to remember how far I’ve come”Zain Silcott-Duberry is a rising star at BournemouthCredit: GettyBol is rising through the ranks at ArsenalCredit: instagram @joeblackuk More

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    Alejandro Garnacho jets off to Rome with girlfriend as Saudis prepare to rescue outcast from Man Utd nightmare

    ALEJANDRO GARNACHO has jetted out on holiday to escape his Manchester United nightmare.The Argentine forward’s Old Trafford career appears over after being told to find a new club by boss Ruben Amorim.Alejandro Garnacho and partner Eva Garcia have jetted to ItalyCredit: instagram @evagarciaThe Argentine’s future at Manchester United remains uncertainCredit: instagram @evagarciaEva posted a series of snaps from the pair’s summer holidayCredit: instagram @evagarciaThe couple took in the sights of the Italian capitalCredit: instagram @evagarciaEva and Garnacho have been together for over four yearsCredit: instagram @evagarciaGarnacho was left fuming after being benched for the Europa League final last month.He later angered his team-mates after giving an interview where he described United’s season as “s**t”.The 20-year-old cut a dejected figure on the Red Devils’ disastrous post-season tour of Asia.Garnacho was spotted in an altercation with a fan, before flashing the middle finger to supporters after a loss to the ASEAN All Stars. The former Puskas Award winner has jetted out to Rome with girlfriend Eva Garcia for some much-needed R&R.Garcia posted a host of snaps of the pair enjoying the Italian capital with their young son Enzo.The influencer – who has her own jewellery line – uploaded the memories to her 664,000 Instagram followers.Eva posed in front of the Trevi Fountain, before enjoying coffee in the sun with her boyfriend of over four years.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKSunSport exclusively revealed last month United want £50million for Garnacho, who joined the club’s youth ranks from Atletico Madrid in 2020.The 20-year-old has made Chelsea his No1 choice.Gary Neville names four Man Utd stars who must leave this summer Garnacho is also attracting attention from Napoli, but would prefer to stay in the Premier League.United rejected a £40m January bid from the Naples club for Garnacho but may get twice that from the Saudis. SunSport exclusively revealed Pro League club Al-Nassr are preparing an audacious bid with Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club uncertain.Garnacho’s relationship with Amorim fell apart after a dressing room spat boiled over in front of team=mates.Amorim reportedly told Garnacho he needs to “pray he can find a new club.”United have since signed Matheus Cunha and are eyeing up Swede goal machine Viktor Gyokeres. Garnacho appeared in 36 Premier League games last season, contributing six goals and three assists.Following Europa League heartbreak against Tottenham, the Argentine refused to be drawn on his future at United. Read More on The SunGarnacho said: “Until we reached the final, I played every round. “And I played 20 minutes today – I don’t know. “I’m going to try to enjoy the summer and see what happens next.”Ruben Amorim has told Garnacho to find a new clubCredit: Getty More

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    Spurs hand new contract to longest serving player despite still hunting for new manager after Ange Postecoglou sacking

    BEN DAVIES has signed a new one-year deal at managerless Tottenham.The Wales star, 32, is the club’s longest serving senior player after joining from Swansea in the summer of 2014.Ben Davies has agreed to remain at Spurs for another yearCredit: AlamyHe won his first piece of silverware with the club last monthCredit: PAAnd, just two days after Ange Postecoglou was sacked, Davies will extend his stay in North London to 12 years after Spurs triggered the option on his contract.SunSport revealed earlier this year that Spurs intended to take up the 12-month option on the defender’s deal.A club statement read: “We are delighted to announce that we have exercised the option to extend Ben Davies’ contract, which will now run until the summer of 2026.“Now our longest-serving senior player, Ben joined us from Swansea City in the summer of 2014 and has been a constant, reliable presence in our squad ever since.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“He’s currently up to 358 appearances in all competitions, level with the great Darren Anderton – making him one of only 29 players in history to have played 350 or more games for us.“With 73 games under his belt in Europe, he’s just three off the record for the highest number of European appearances in our history.“Over the course of his 11 years here to date, Ben has scored nine goals and led the team out as captain on 13 occasions.”Davies has largely been a back-up centre-back in recent years.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut he still made 17 Premier League appearances this season and 28 in total as he won his first piece of silverware for the club by helping them lift the Europa League last month.Postecoglou hailed Davies as one of the club’s best trainers during the Aussie’s first campaign at the club, underlining the defender’s professionalism.Who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager?Brentford’s Thomas Frank is the front-runner to take the job, while Fulham’s Marco Silva is still in the mix.Ange Breaks Silence On Tottenham SackingANGE Postecoglou issued a statement just moments after being axed.It read: “When I reflect on my time as manager of Tottenham Hotspur, my overriding emotion is one of pride.”The opportunity to lead one of England’s historic football clubs and bring back the glory it deserves will live with me for a lifetime.”Sharing that experience with all those who truly love this club and seeing the impact it had on them is something I will never forget.”That night in Bilbao was the culmination of two years of hard work, dedication and unwavering belief in a dream.”There were many challenges to overcome and plenty of noise that comes with trying to accomplish what many said was not possible.”We have also laid the foundations that means this club should not have to wait 17 more years for their next success.”I have enormous faith in this group of players and know there is much more potential and growth in them. I sincerely want to thank those who are the lifeblood of the club, the supporters.”I know there were some difficult times, but I always felt that they wanted me to succeed and that gave me all the motivation I needed to push on.”It’s important to acknowledge the hard working people at Spurs who gave me encouragement on a daily basis.”And finally, I want to thank those who were with me every day for the last two years.”A fantastic group of young men who are now legends of this football club and the brilliant coaches who never once doubted we could do something special. “We are forever connected. Audere est Facere.” More

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    ‘I heard it snap’ – Speedway star Tai Woffinden opens up on life-threatening crash and coma that was ‘worst thing ever’

    LYING on the track in a tangled mess, Tai Woffinden admits the last thing he remembers is people crying at the extent of his injuries.The five-times world champion blacked out minutes after the horror crash where he sustained over 15 BROKEN BONES following a high-speed pile-up in Krosno, Poland, in late March. Tai Woffinden spent days in a medically-induced comaHe is ahead of schedule in his rehabThe Speedway icon broke 15 bones in a horror crashCredit: Taylor LanningHis partner Faye rushed to Poland to be by his side in hospitalGreat Britain ace Woffy, 34, was given an emergency helicopter airlift to hospital as fears grew over his survival because of chest injuries and a huge loss of blood.He was then put in a medically-induced coma after three lengthy major operations. But two months after fighting for his life, Woffinden is now walking and eight weeks ahead in his gruelling recovery plan in rehab.In his first interview since the incident, he reveals how he heard the femur bone in his leg snap on impact and that the first people on the scene were in tears on seeing his condition because his arms were “pointing in the wrong direction”. READ MORE IN SPORTHe admitted: “I remember everything. In the race that I crashed I made a pretty decent start, so I blipped the throttle a little bit coming into the corner.“The junior rider off gate one drove over the kerb, ran into the guy that was off gate two, who then collected me.“As I got collected, as you normally do, you drop it on the side and slide towards the fence. And then while sliding across the track, my bike hit the APD (airfence) first, which lifted it up probably about a metre.“And the moment I saw that lift, I just went, ‘oh f***’. And then I hit the fence, I heard my femur snap.Most read in Motorsport“It’s almost like if you’re underwater and you snap a tree branch.“I then was laid on the track. I remember looking up and seeing everybody around me. The team manager’s face looked like he had seen a ghost.Tai Woffinden walks for first time after coma as Speedway star reveals horror list of injuries after terrifying crash “One person was crying looking at my body. My arms were pointing all in the wrong direction. My left shoulder was dislocated, pointing upwards.“My right humerus was shattered at the bottom. My elbow was dislocated and my elbow was broken.“I actually couldn’t see my hands when I was laying on the track because they were both pointing up.“So I’m sat there saying, ‘give me some meds’. I was saying ‘bol, bol, bol’ which means pain in Polish just to make sure they knew what I was talking about.“I don’t know if I passed out from the amount of Fentanyl they’d given me or the amount of blood that I’d lost.”Woffinden, Britain’s greatest-ever rider, had a double compound right femur fracture, broken back, right humerus compound fracture, dislocated and smashed right elbow, 12 broken ribs, punctured lung, left broken shoulder blade and dislocated left shoulder.He added: “I remember the blades of the helicopter, the noise of it starting to take off. And then the next thing, I’m in a coma. “There were so many injuries, I probably wouldn’t have been able to be awake and deal with the injuries. One of the operations was 12 hours long and I had multiple blood transfusions.“I thought a coma would have been a pleasant sleep. It was quite the opposite. It was the worst thing I’d ever experienced. It was quite scary at times. I was on sedatives and painkillers and antibiotics.“I was hallucinating, I was dreaming and having nightmares. Normally you have a nightmare and you wake up. Well, I couldn’t wake up.“I dealt with some wild s***. I woke up from the coma, and everything that I’d dreamt, I believed it was real. And my wife Faye was like, ‘mate, that didn’t happen’. I was getting angry with Faye because she wasn’t believing me.”Woffinden refused to be drawn on what the future holds in speedway, his only focus is on full recovery from the huge toll of injuries. He added: “There’s so many variables. We need to give it that extra month to heal and then have the CT scan so we can really see what’s going on from all different angles.“I might need another operation on my humerus in my arm because it was shattered in 27 places. If the metalwork hasn’t helped it knit together, I’ll need another op. “I’ve done everything I possibly can. I’ve done four to five hours a day in rehab since I left the hospital. My progress is on another level.“It’s ridiculous. Where I’m at given the injuries is f*****g phenomenal.Read More on The Sun“I would like to ride my bike again, whether that’s competitive or not or just practice, who knows?“But I just make micro personal goals to keep reaching. Only my recovery comes first.”Woffinden suffered the horror crash in Poland More

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    ‘Not a football club’ – Former Man Utd boss launches scathing attack on old side while heaping praise on bitter rivals

    LOUIS VAN GAAL has launched a stunning broadside on former club Manchester United.The Dutchman was in the Old Trafford hotseat between 2014 and 2016.Louis van Gaal has hit out at the way Manchester United operate behind the scenesCredit: APRuben Amorim has struggled since joining the club last NovemberCredit: Shutterstock EditorialCo-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has also been criticised for cost-cuttingCredit: Shutterstock EditorialVan Gaal, 73, won a solitary FA Cup during his tenure as United boss.And he’s been watching their horror 2024/25 season from afar with interest. The Red Devils finished without silverware last term, languishing 15th in the Premier League.Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe – who has embarked on controversial cost-cutting across the club – employed Ruben Amorim midway through the season to stop the rot.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut results continued to slide under the former Sporting Lisbon chief. Van Gaal told Sky Sports: “It is still a commercial club.”It is not a football club. I have said that before – and that’s always difficult.”The 73-year-old believes United will never find success unless Amorim is given the chance to choose his own players. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHe continued: “When [it’s] not the manager deciding which player has to come, it’s very difficult.”I think that is the way it should be. Bruno Fernandes reveals role his wife played in £200m Al-Hilal transfer snub even though Man Utd were ready to cash in”Because then you can fire the manager because he’s not getting results.”When other people buy the players, then you have a problem.”You need to have the knowledge [of the manager] because he has to train them.”Van Gaal also begged United chiefs to “pay attention” to the way Premier League champions Liverpool are operating under Arne Slot.He added: “Arne Slot is the man who says to his technical manager, you need to buy this player.”Pay attention to [that].”Van Gaal won 54 of his 103 games in charge at Old Trafford. His overall win percentage with the club stands at 52.43 per cent.That figure is lower than three United managers who have followed him through the door at Old Trafford.Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Erik ten Hag all boast higher win percentages.But current boss Amorim has the lowest of all five.Read More on The SunThe Portuguese manager has won just 16 of his 42 games in charge – a paltry win percentage of 38.10 per cent.That’s the worst of any permanent United manager since Frank O’Farrell in 1971. More

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    Premier League stadiums of the future with eight clubs splashing out £6BILLION on new grounds and major transformations

    THE Premier League has become a dominant force in European football, attracting the best players, biggest viewing figures and making the most money.And as the league continues to grow – both financially and in reputation – clubs are trying to grow alongside it.Tottenham have set the standard for modern stadiums with their £1billion homeCredit: EPAFulham have added a swimming pool to Craven CottageCredit: Fulham FCGone are the days of being able to get away with a warm pint and a cold pie at half time as fans try and cram into the terraces to sit on wooden seats.Now teams want architectural masterpieces as their homes with luxury hospitality areas, top tier food and drink, and a concourse that would make you debate even going back out to watch the second half.Tottenham have set the standard with their £1BILLION stadium built in 2019, fit with a retractable NFL pitch, in-house micro brewery and the perfect view from every seat.While other clubs have started to renovate their historic grounds, such as Fulham putting a SWIMMING POOL in their new Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNobody wants to be left behind in the new revolution of what a football ground can look like, with EIGHT Premier League clubs now working on plans to improve their facilities too.Here SunSport breaks down what those eight clubs are planning and just how much it could all cost…MANCHESTER UNITED Cost: £2billionOpening date: 2030Capacity: 100,000Manchester United unveiled plans to build a 100,000-seater stadiumOld Trafford will be demolished and new ground will be built on adjacent landThe new ground promises to be the largest football stadium in EnglandUnited have vowed to build the fan experience zone of the futureSir Jim Ratcliffe believes United should have the best stadium in the worldMan Utd have the biggest club stadium in the UK, but they want it to be even bigger.Most read in FootballThe Red Devils announced earlier this year that they are planning a £2BILLION project that will see them build the ‘Wembley of the North’.United’s execs, led by minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, are planning on making the stadium large enough to house 100,000 FANS.The club have put a rather ambitious five-year timeframe on the new stadium, especially given their dire financial straits at the moment.Architects at Foster and Partners, who will design the project, said the stadium would feature an umbrella design and a new public plaza that is “twice the size of Trafalgar Square”.Man Utd had explored the idea of expanding Old Trafford, but instead landed on the decision to create what will be the largest football stadium in the country – gazumping Wembley’s 90,000-seat capacity.It won’t just be an incredible stadium either, United have also confirmed the surrounding area will be regenerated as part of a joint venture with the the government and local council – including the addition of 17,000 new homes.As for the stadium itself, concept images tease a huge wraparound scoreboard, along with a three-storey museum and canal-side restaurants as part of a vast fan village.Things haven’t got underway just yet, but when they do United will be able to continue playing at Old Trafford during the construction process, before demolishing the historic ground once they move into their new home.Sir Jim Ratcliffe said of the incredible plans: “Our current stadium has served us brilliantly for the past 115 years, but it has fallen behind the best arenas in world sport.”By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford, while creating a truly state-of-the-art stadium that transforms the fan experience, only footsteps from our historic home.”MANCHESTER CITYCost: £300millionOpening date: 2025/26 seasonCapacity: Over 60,000Inside Man City’s £300MILLION new stadium upgrade with futuristic Etihad project to rival AnfieldManchester City are redeveloping the Etihad StadiumCredit: Man CityCity are in the midst of an incredible redevelopment of the North StandCredit: Man CityThe Etihad will have the largest safe-standing are in the Premier League after the redevelopment is completeCredit: Man CityThe project will also add a fan park for supporters on matchdaysCredit: Man CityWork has already started on expanding the North StandCredit: RexJust four miles down the road from United’s Old Trafford is another stadium in the midst of a mega redevelopment.Neighbours and rivals Manchester City have been investing their unlimited pot of cash into turning the Etihad Stadium into one of the best arenas in world football.At its current reduced capacity of 52,900, due to the ongoing work on a new expansion, the Etihad is only the seventh largest capacity football stadium in England – not particularly fitting for the best team in the country over the last seven years.Plans to redevelop and add more seats in the North Stand would likely see it become the fifth largest ground in the country, boasting a similar capacity to title rivals like Arsenal and Liverpool’s grounds.The plans, which are due to be completed during the 2025/26 season, will reportedly add around 7,000 seats to the stadium.But it’s not just about more fans, it’s also about increasing the noise and atmosphere in process. For City, that means adding a huge standing area of the Etihad crowd.That expansion will include 3,000 safe-standing rail seats, making it the Premier League’s largest safe standing area.Away from adding more seats, City are also adding brand new hospitality area, which will house 800 guests and include a 500-seat food hall and a premium bar.Plus fans can look forward to an incredible Sky Bar with views overlooking the pitch and a stadium roof walk experience.Work is also underway on the ‘City Square fan zone’, a 3,000- capacity fan zone that will offer up food and drink as well as screens for supporters to watch the match on the Etihad campus.A new club shop and a museum will also be added to the surrounding area to help improve on the matchday experience.And if you’re wondering where you can stay nearby to be close to all the action then City have you covered – they’re also building a 400-bed hotel.LEEDS UNITEDCost: £100million (estimated)Opening date: Late 2030Capacity: 53,000Leeds released mock-ups of their home ground renovationThe stadium will see a significant increase in capacityCredit: X @LUFCThe estimated final capacity of Elland Road will be 53,000Credit: X @LUFCThe plans are set to be completed in 2030Credit: X @LUFCLeeds United secured a return to the Premier League thanks to their 100-point tally in the Championship this season.And along with their promotion back into the top flight, Leeds have announced plans for a mega renovation of their iconic Elland Road stadium.The Yorkshire club have revealed plans to rake their current capacity of 37,645 up to an estimated 53,000 – making it one of the largest grounds in the country.Concept art released by Leeds shows a new look to the 128-year-old stadium.New stands will tower over the old brick of the ground and make for a combination of history and future for the club now owned by 49ers Enterprises – the ownership group in charge of the NFL franchise San Francisco 49ers. An increase of nearly 20,000 seats – which will help burn through the club’s 26,000-strong season ticket waiting list – will mean updates to the West and North Stands and a change to the South Stand.While there is no specific details of what additions will be made yet, Leeds have confirmed they will be making improvements to the general admission and hospitality facilities.A statement told that fans can expect “diverse range of spaces and experiences” that will “encourage early arrivals and extended stays”.Leeds have revealed that work will begin this September, but changes to the stands won’t start until 2026.However, the club have estimated that the renovation won’t be completed until late 2030.At the moment there has been no estimated figure for how much the project could cost the club, but similar renovations have exceeded £100million.ASTON VILLACost: Over £100millionOpening date: Second half of 2027Capacity: Over 50,000Aston Villa announced plans to expand the North Stand at Villa ParkCredit: Aston Villa FCVilla want the stadium to breach the 50,000-seat markCredit: Aston Villa FCThe club have claimed there will be more space and faster serviceCredit: Aston Villa FCA new club shop was opened earlier this seasonCredit: X @AVFCOfficialAston Villa to build Premier League’s largest beer hall in ‘The Warehouse’Credit: X @AVFCOfficialA mockup image shows what the inside of ‘The Warehouse’ could look likeCredit: X @AVFCOfficialVilla Park is one of the Premier League’s most iconic football grounds, standing in place since 1897 with its iconic red brick facade. But one issue with having such a long history as a ground is that things start to become outdated.Villa have now announced that they want to modernise their ground, changing the look and feel of the concourse and adding over 7,000 seats to the stadium. The Birmingham club want to breach the 50,000-seat mark, leaving their current 42,660-set offering in the past.For Villa, it’s not just about getting more bums on seats on a matchday, but also allowing them to be better hosts for the 2028 Euros.Villa Park is one of the host stadia for the tournament and will have a new look for the fans across Europe who come to visit.Mockups of the plans show a new modernised exterior, a brand new North Stand wrapping into the Trinity Stand and a two-story club shop.While there will also be the addition of a new multi-use space called ‘The Warehouse’ – which will include a new Fan Zone destination.Villa plan on putting the Premier League’s largest beer hall inside The Warehouse.LEICESTER CITY*Cost: UnknownOpening date: Delayed, work to begin 2026Capacity: 40,000Leicester revealed plans to extend the King Power stadium in 2021Credit: Leicester City Football ClubThe club hope to increase the capacity to 40,000Credit: Leicester City Football ClubThe Foxes have had to delay the plansCredit: Leicester City Football ClubThe proposals also include plans for a hotel and indoor arenaCredit: Leicester City Football ClubLeicester may not be in the Premier League next season after their relegation this term, but they are strong contenders to bounce straight back up.Their plans for a stadium development of the King Power were announced all the way back in 2021, and have been delayed multiple times.The Foxes announced a project to increase the stadium capacity from 32,261 up to 40,000 – with a major change to the look of the ground too.Initial plans showed a bubble-like look on the roof of the ground, a custom-built fanzone, a flasgship superstore and a 220-room hotel and business centre right next to the stadium.While the proposal also detailed a 6,000-capacity multi-purpose arena that would be side by side with the King Power, with plans to host concerts and indoor sporting events.However, the club were supposed to break ground in 2023, with an earliest expected completion date of late 2024.We’re now in mid 2025 and no construction has begun, Leicester have been relegated from the Premier League twice and work starting on the ambitious plans have been delayed until at least 2026.There is currently no estimate on how much the project could set back the Leicester owners.NOTTINGHAM FORESTCost: £130millionOpening date: Unknown, work estimated to begin in 2026Capacity: 42,000Nottingham Forest are set to renovate the City GroundCredit: RexIn 2019, Nottingham Forest produced a computer-generated image of their potential new Peter Taylor StandForest added hospitality pods made from shipping containers this seasonCredit: AlamyNottingham Forest are back in Europe, having secured a Conference League spot with their efforts under Nuno Espirito Santo this season.And the Tricky Trees are looking to make some changes to The City Ground that would make the stadium fit in alongside Europe’s elite.The main focus of the project would be to increase the capacity by over 10,000 people to reach the 42,000 mark – a task that could cost around £130million.Forest want to do so by extending he Bridgford Stand and replacing the Peter Taylor Stand with a new two-tiered 10,000-seater structure.The club shop and offices sit adjacent to the ground, and are set to be knocked down and replaced by a stunning 19-storey apartment block.This means the club shop will be moved and a museum showcasing the club’s two European Cup triumphs will be added.The Reds also want to install solar panels on the Brian Clough Stand to generate their own power for matchdays.There will also be a “pedestrianised plaza” around the new City Ground.Owner Evangelos Marinakis has his eye on eventually increasing the capacity to 50,000 should the initial changes prove a success.No date had been put in place for the plans to be completed, but internal documents have suggested work could begin in summer 2026.CRYSTAL PALACECost: £150millionOpening date: 2027Capacity: 34,000Crystal Palace are set to build a new main standCredit: Crystal Palace/MDCConstruction work will begin at the end of this seasonCredit: Crystal Palace FCA new away changing room is currently being builtCredit: Crystal Palace/MDCNewly crowned FA Cup winners Crystal Palace are yet another club with grand plans of expanding their ground.Selhurst Park currently holds around 26,000 supporters, but proposals have detailed ambitions to boost that to 34,000.The Eagles plan on doing it by building a new Main Stand, with construction set to begin this summer.The new Main Stand will hold 13,500 supporters, compared to 5,200 currently housed in the stand that was built in 1924.While artist impressions show it will have a classy glass exterior adorned with a huge Eagle logo.Palace chairman Steve Parish said last summer he wants the club to have “a stadium the whole of South London can be proud of”.As well as the new stand, Palace are also building a new club shop, a museum, a cafe, new dressing rooms and a fanpark. It’s thought that the project will total around £150million with a proposed completion date in 2027.NEWCASTLE UNITEDCost: Up to £3billionOpening date: 2031/2032 seasonCapacity: Estimated at 70,000Inside Newcastle’s £3BILLION new stadium plans with St James’ Park project to rival Old TraffordNewcastle are facing a dilemma on whether to expand their iconic ground or find a new homeCredit: GettyThe iconic stadium currently boasts a capacity of 52,304Credit: AlamyAlthough no official plans or pictures have been released by Newcastle just yet, the Magpies are planning on either renovating St James’ Park or building a brand new stadium as they continue their development under the Saudi Public Investment Fund ownership.A world-class stadium would help Newcastle fit in with the teams they’re trying to compete with – in a similar fashion to Tottenham’s move to their state-of-the-art ground from White Hart Lane.Staying put would mean a huge redevelopment of the Gallowgate End, while leaving would mean building a brand new home elsewhere.COO Brad Miller has promised a “once-in-a-generation” investment into the redevelopment and that kind of cash will be needed to carry out what would be ambitious plans.The idea of a redevelopment would be to raise the capacity of the ground to around 60-65,000.While the idea of a new ground would mean that Newcastle could host around 70,000 fans, effectively increasing their capacity by almost 18,000 seats – that’s more than both Brentford and Bournemouth can fit in their entire stadiums at the moment.The most likely place to move would be into the adjacent Leazes Park, however Newcastle are set to face legal hurdles and heavy resistance from members of the public who want to protect the Grade II listed park.As a result their plans would see them use just a small section of the park with the rest of the new ground overlapping with St James’ current footprint – plus a new parkland would be created where the current pitch is situated.A redevelopment of the Gallowgate has been mooted to cost anywhere up to £1BILLION, which is a crazy number in comparison to other expansion projects in recent times.Liverpool spent just £80m on their Anfield Road Stand expansion in 2024, and Fulham spent £120m on their Riverside Stand.Read More on The SunBut that kind of money may seem worth it when you learn that an entirely new stadium has been estimated at a cost of between £2BILLION and £3BILLION.Reports have suggested that the club would be targeting the 2031/32 season for a brand new stadium, but would likely see an expansion completed in five years instead of seven. 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