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    What’s gone wrong for Cole Palmer? Why Chelsea’s superstar is struggling and how he can turn it around for Enzo Maresca

    COLE PALMER has been the shining light in a Chelsea season which has peered into the edge of darkness too often.But now, for the first time since his arrival from Manchester City, Palmer is struggling.Cole Palmer has struggled to meet expectations at times this seasonCredit: GettyThe midfielder is currently experiencing a slump in formCredit: APAnd how he and the Blues find a way out of Palmer’s slump may determine whether they are playing Champions League football next season – or face a THIRD straight season out of Europe’s elite.The Blues’ talisman is undeniably one of the best players in the Premier League.Not just in the Prem either – just recall his impressive cameos for England in Euro 2024, including that stunning equaliser in the Final defeat to Spain.But from being the stand-out English performer of the season, with goals and assists raining in, Palmer is in the middle of a barren run.Palmer, 22, has 14 goals and six assists to his name in the top flight this term, having scored 22 and laid on 11 more last season.Yet since the turn of the year, Palmer has lost form, without a single direct goal contribution in his last NINE games.Few players ever go through their career without periods in the doldrums and Palmer has already shown enough to believe this is a temporary downturn.But SunSport has looked at how the Blues can get Ice Cold Cole back to his best, and fast.Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford BridgeBattling illness and injury Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca was honest – arguably too honest – about how Palmer was struggling with stomach issues and diarrhoea ahead of the match with Leicester. Nonetheless he played in that game, and his barren run continued, his run of 12 successive converted penalties coming to an abrupt end as Mads Hermansen plunged to his left to turn the spot-kick aside. ‘Reminded me of Gerrard at Liverpool’ – Cole Palmer told he needs to LEAVE Chelsea and has outgrown the club alreadyPalmer then missed the defeat at Arsenal – which left Chelsea in fourth and part of the group of seven clubs scrapping for Champions League football – and was pulled out of Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad.The news that Palmer requires a second scan on the unspecified injury will be a massive concern for Chelsea fans – to add to their recent woes.Has he been ‘figured out’?Some fans are suspecting that Cole Palmer has been ‘figured out’ by Premier League opposition, but to me, that seems unlikely. Palmer is an enigmatic, maverick of the League, who has shone at Chelsea in the number 10 position and on the right hand side since he joined. Some fans have claimed that Palmer has been ‘figured out’Credit: GettyEven throughout his slump, he still looks a class above most players on the pitch, he just hasn’t had the ability to convert that into numbers. That’s not to say compared to last season teams aren’t making it harder for him, because that is definitely true.Everyone who has watched Chelsea in the past year knows that he is their main goal threat, especially in the absence of Nicolas Jackson – a factor that must be taken into serious account.What that means is he’s being marked tighter, doubled up on and tackled a bit harder.Chelsea fans of an older vintage will see parallels of how Eden Hazard was targeted by opponents during his time at Stamford Bridge – and how the Belgian found his own way to combat that treatment.And like Hazard, Palmer will be able to cope with the need to deal with such rough-house defending by evolving his own game.Palmer has already shown he can do so this season. That, though, was when his team-mates were also pulling their weight to give him the room to play. And at the moment, they’re not.Missing Nico and Noni Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke have both come under heavy criticism and scrutiny since joining Chelsea, which is perhaps down to the lofty standards of the fans rather than the players’ individual ability. One thing is for sure, that since the pair have been on the treatment table and not the pitch, the team has suffered. And, unsurprisingly, Palmer has too.It has been well documented the great relationship Cole has with these two in particular, and even in his face on the pitch you can see he’s not enjoying himself as much without them around. But it’s not only about relationships, Jackson is still Chelsea’s second highest Premier League scorer and while his finishing is questionable at times, his creative effort and link-up with Palmer cannot be underestimated. Nicolas Jackson’s absence has affected PalmerCredit: GettyPalmer is also missing Noni MaduekeCredit: GettyHe makes runs into the channels, often moving out to the left and allowing Palmer to take up space in the middle, but also presents a threat in the box from the England man’s in-swinging crosses – something which Chelsea massively lack at the moment. Unless Marc Cucurella has stormed in from deep, that is…It’s a similar story with Noni Madueke. While he has often been criticised for appearing selfish, actually his selfishness has been under-appreciated.His high shot volume has led to more goals than most in Blue this season, with his ability to create space on the right and pose a goal threat creating more space for Palmer to get free and work his magic.With those two out, Chelsea have lacked chemistry in attack. More critically, as far as Palmer is concerned, it has left him as the main, indeed, sometimes ONLY threat – and therefore much easier to defend against than three. While Christopher Nkunku and Pedro Neto are not bad players, neither appears the natural fit for Chelsea.Nkunku, whose first term was significantly blighted by injuries, is making his goal-laden final two years at Leipzig look like the blip, rather than the norm. The Frenchman has scored just six Prem goals across two seasons.Neto, bought with an injury cloud hanging over him, is a winger, pure and simple. Asking him to play up front, as Maresca has done recently, is putting a square peg in a round hole. It cannot fit. Is he trying TOO hard?At the crux of this issue, is what you see visibly on the pitch – a player who is unable to be his best because of a combination of factors, many of them outside his control.Watching Palmer, not just his performances but his body language, and you see a player who looks as if he’s almost trying too hard to score.The 22-year-old sometimes looks like he is trying too hard during gamesCredit: ReutersPalmer clearly shows with his touches, quick feet and passing that he is one of the better players on the pitch – and the stats showed that in February he was the most creative player in EUROPE, despite not registering an assist in the previous two months.This shows the extent to which he is being let down somewhat by his teammates in terms of goals. Against Southampton and Leicester in particular he was doing all the work to get into a good position.But when it came to pulling the trigger he appeared to be overthinking things – when the beauty of his game before was that it seemed so natural, effortless and almost an afterthought. How will it work out? More than likely Palmer just needs one bit of fortune and we will see the ice cold menace turned Premier League sweetheart back at his best.The returns of Jackson and Madueke would almost certainly give Palmer a boost too, with Chelsea being a more threatening side overall when they’re in it – this should ease the creative burden on Cole and allow him to be a bit more natural and instinctive in his play. The international break will provide him with a rest, and hopefully when the Premier League returns we’ll see ‘Cold’ Palmer prove that while form is temporary, class is permanent. Chelsea ratings vs ArsenalCHELSEA missed the chance to pull clear in the race for Champions League football as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Arsenal.Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game as the Blues produced a limp performance at the Emirates.They were without several key men including Cole Palmer.And they struggled to create chances against Arsenal with a threadbare subs bench to boot.But who was Chelsea’s best player in North London?And which players will want to forget about their performance as soon as possible?See SunSport’s Andy Dillon’s verdict on the Chelsea players here More

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    Erling Haaland’s £350k green Aston Martin collected from airport by Man City official after star leaves on crutches

    ERLING HAALAND’S car was collected by a Manchester City official on Sunday evening after he suffered an injury against Bournemouth.The 24-year-old was spotted leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutches with a protective boot after the FA Cup quarter-final.Erling Haaland’s Aston Martin was collected by a staff member after he suffered an injury against BournemouthCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe striker was unable to drive after injuring his ankleCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeKevin De Bruyne and Mateo Kovacic were spotted walking across the car park to their carsCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHaaland was seen leaving the Vitality Stadium on crutchesHe was forced off with what appeared to be an injury to his ankle in the 61st minute, shortly after equalising for Man City.Pep Guardiola subsequently admitted that he did not know the extent of the damage.He said: “I don’t know yet. I saw him on the massage table but I didn’t speak with him or the doctors. We will have to see.”After suffering the injury, Haaland was unable to drive his new £350,000 Aston Martin DBX 707 when he got back to Manchester.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe lime green vehicle was instead collected by a City staff member.Man City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium.Cherries striker Evanilson broke the deadlock in the 21st minute but Haaland equalised after half-time.It then didn’t take long for Omar Marmoush, who replaced the striker when he got injured, to flip the match on its head and seal the win for Guardiola’s side.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHaaland was forced off with the ankle injury during Man City’s match against BournemouthCredit: GettyThe reigning Premier League champions will now face Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals at Wembley.After the match, Guardiola said: “There are minimum requirements that we have to show – respect for your mate, you have to make the effort. And today we did it. Worrying moment man sprints across pitch towards Erling Haaland before Premier League cult hero acts as human shield”I spoke with the team at half-time so we are good. We are in your hands. We conceded just one shot on target.”That means how Bernardo, Kova, the senior players, the legendary players that give the most incredible things in the club, they make a step up again and made an excellent performance.”Phil Foden was also seen walking past Haaland’s carCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More

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    ‘I didn’t think I’d make it – Stuart Pearce recalls harrowing brush with death as partner thought ‘he’d pegged it’

    STUART PEARCE didn’t think he would “make it” and his partner believed “he’d pegged it” during his horrendous aeroplane health scare. The ex-England defender, 62, needed his heart restarting after his horror scare at 30,000ft. Stuart Pearce appeared on This Morning to discuss his health scareCredit: RexPearce told his wife he ‘didn’t think he would make it’ to HeathrowCredit: ITVVirgin cabin crew hero Zoe Anderson joined them in the ITV studioCredit: ITVSunSport revealed the football legend fell ill during a flight from Las Vegas to Heathrow.Pearce needed emergency medical treatment on the plane from first aiders and the flight was diverted to Newfoundland, Canada so he could be taken to hospital, where he was kept in for eight days.He has made a full recovery from the virus that affected his heart and returned to talkSPORT commentary duties for England’s win over Albania last Friday.And now he has appeared on This Morning to relive his ordeal – and be reunited with the woman who helped save his life. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPearce said: “At the airport my chest felt a little bit tight, a little heavy. “It felt like someone was sat on my chest and tried to sleep it off.”But after a couple of hours, and I should have picked my wording better, I said to Carol, ‘I don’t think I’m going to make Heathrow.'”I meant without telling the cabin crew. Carol thought, ‘He’s pegged it. He’s done.’Most read in Football”I was in and out of consciousness. I can’t speak highly enough of the crew. I thought an aeroplane was the worst place in the world to fall ill. “We can only as a pair say thank you very much. The professionalism was brilliant.” Football legend Stuart Pearce gives update after health scare on flight Pearce started wincing in pain in the economy section on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamline during the Virgin Atlantic Flight VS156 after attending the rugby league clash between Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors in Vegas.His wife Carol was alongside him during the worrying scenes as staff checked on him, gave him oxygen and hooked him up to an ECG machine.The cabin crew was in constant contact with a doctor, who monitored the readings on the ground.His resting heart rate was 155bpm and before flying for hours over sea, it was decided to land the plane in Newfoundland so he could receive specialist treatment.Pearce watched Forest’s 1-0 win over Manchester City from the hospital, including the fans’ tribute for him at the City Ground.The remaining 225 passengers arrived at Heathrow six hours later than scheduled – but Carol was scared her man would never make it back home. Sat alongside Pearce in the ITV studio, she said: “It was very unusual [for him to make a fuss about his health].”Other than man flu which is clearly a huge deal, for him to say he was in pain, that immediately made my blood run cold because you think this is serious.”Stuart doesn’t do being ill, doesn’t do pain. “He once played with a broken leg.”Zoe Anderson was leading the cabin crew on the Virgin flight and kept her composure to ensure Pearce got the help he needed.That even included giving them a care package with blankets as they got off the plane as the temperature in Canada was -11C – compared to 23C in Las Vegas. Stuart and Carol were joined by Anderson live on ITV as the Virgin staff member recalled the decision-making process in the air. Anderson said: “We are trained to deal with these situations – we are prepared. I did an initial assessment.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He said his pain was an eight out of ten so that rang some alarm bells. “We took a few different readings and they were all abnormal so we didn’t want to be over the Atlantic.”Pearce showed his appreciation to the staff memberCredit: ITVThe trio recalled the events on the flight from Las VegasCredit: RexPearce was in good spirits despite the recent ordealCredit: RexPearce said the diagnosis was a virus that affected his heartCredit: ITVPearce and Anderson pose together after being reunitedCredit: RexFans paid tribute to ‘Psycho’ during the Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City matchCredit: Getty More

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    ‘She squeezed my breasts and I took off almost all my clothes’ – Wag Diletta Leotta reveals airport security trauma

    DILETTA LEOTTA has lifted the lid on a traumatic travel experience she described as “incredible torture”.The TV presenter has claimed she was left feeling “embarrassed” after an invasive security check at a German airport.Diletta Leotta has revealed her ‘traumatic’ travel experience in a German airportCredit: Instagram @dilettaleottaThe Dazn Serie A presenter revealed how a policewoman overdid it during a security checkCredit: GettyLeotta was returning from watching husband Loris Karis star for SchalkeCredit: AFPLeotta, the wife of former Liverpool star Loris Karius, explained she was returning to Italy after watching her partner play for Bundesliga 2 side Schalke.As reported by Bild, she told Radio 105: “I had to go back to Italy, and as I was going through the metal detector, a policewoman came and wanted to check me.”At one point, I took off almost all my clothes. I was wearing almost nothing under my arms and told her, ‘Look, I have nothing under my arms’. “But she insisted on tickling me under my arms, which was incredible torture. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”She also told me to take off my shoes and tickled me under my feet. “It was traumatic because my brother held me like that (with his arms raised) and tickled me under the armpits. “He was really strong. He tickled me all over my body and I used to wet my pants.”Leotta, 33, had been juggling her career working as a presenter on Dazn for Serie A games with travelling to see Karius.Most read in FootballKarius, 31, joined Schalke in January and has played in each of their last four games, with Leotta regularly in attendance, including the German’s debut when he was mobbed by team-mates.However, she admitted her job would make it difficult to attend matches all the time.Ex-Premier League star Loris Karius marries sports presenter Wag Diletta Leotta in star-studded Sicily wedding She told RND: “I was in Gelsenkirchen for the match against Preussen Munster two weeks ago and saw a packed stadium with over 60,000 people, just like the following week in Berlin. “It was a surprise to experience this fascinating second division with an incredible fan base. “Of course, I’m attending a Serie A match almost every week, which will make it difficult to come more often – but whenever I have time, I’ll be happy to come back.”The couple met in late 2022 and have enjoyed a whirlwind romance since, welcoming a daughter named Aria in August 2023. More

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    Erling Haaland’s injury is a frustrating setback but it solves a tricky problem for Dream Team bosses

    IT was an eventful Sunday for Erling Haaland (£7.8m) and the many Dream Team managers relying on him for points.Manchester City’s No9 had his first-half penalty saved by Kepa Arrizabalaga (£3.4m) as Pep Guardiola’s side took on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in the FA Cup quarter-finals.Haaland banked seven points against the CherriesCredit: RexHaaland turned from zero to hero when he scored a typical poacher’s effort soon after the restart to spark the visitors’ comeback victory on the south coast.However, the majority of Dream Team bosses were then frustrated when the Norwegian striker was forced off just after the hour mark with what appeared to be an ankle injury.He was later pictured leaving the stadium on crutches.At this point in time, it seems highly unlikely Haaland will feature against Leicester on Wednesday night – a favourable fixture that may have yielded plentiful returns.In fact, Haaland was among the most transferred-in players prior to Gameweek 29 and, for the first time in months, the most popular captain.Haaland was replaced by Omar Marmoush in the 61st minuteCredit: PAIf he doesn’t play against the Foxes in midweek then many gaffers will see their best-laid plans scuppered by unpreventable circumstances.Naturally, those who captained the prolific 24-year-old will be irritated but this twist of fate may turn a difficult decision into an easy one in relation to the upcoming Gameweeks.Man City are one of just seven teams with two games to fulfil this Gameweek but the tables will turn after the next deadline.Most read in FootballHaving been eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid, City do not have any European fixtures to bolster their schedule for the remainder of the campaign.As a result, they have just two fixtures to fulfil across the next two Gameweeks at a time when Arsenal, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea will play four times, due to the two-legged European quarter-finals.The FA Cup is Guardiola’s last trophy hope this seasonCredit: GettyNewcastle and Crystal Palace will also play three times in the same time frame.That’s seven teams with more fixtures than City across the next fortnight or so.Had Haaland avoided injury and added to his goal tally against Leicester, gaffers will have faced the difficult choice of sticking by the game’s second-best performer or replacing him with one of the many viable options on the right side of the fixture deficit.That tricky conundrum is seemingly a straightforward decision now Haaland is a major availability doubt for Gameweek 30.The likes of Son Heung-min (£4.6m), Ollie Watkins (£5.2m) and Bruno Fernandes (£7m) are likely to be popular recruits this week.Score PredictorPlay Score Predictor with Dream Team this season!FREE to play£250 weekly prizePredict scores of five selected Premier League fixtures and earn points for accuracyMost points wins weekly cash prizePLAY NOW More

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    Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off bum in bikini as she’s branded ‘incredibly sensational’ in sizzling beach pics

    GLAMOROUS footballer Madelene Wright was labelled “incredibly sensational” after her latest social media post.The former Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient player is regularly leaving fans speechless and her latest trip to the beach was no different.Madelene Wright left fans stunned with her latest Instagram postCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/The footballer and model posed in a bikini on the beachCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Fans were sent into a meltdown by the picturesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Madelene took a dip in the waterCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Madelene, 26, posed for some snaps by the sea in her bikini as she took a break away from the football pitch for some much-needed recovery.And fans of the footballer and model were quick to jump to the comments section to shower her with compliments.One wrote: “You’re just amazing Maddie”.While another added: “You’re incredibly sensational, absolutely beautiful, very cute, very stunning and absolutely gorgeous.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA third gushed: “Oh Madelene is wonderful”.And a fourth simply posted: “Beautiful”.Madelene’s posts have earned her a huge following online with over 320,000 people following her Instagram account and thousands more keeping a keen eye on her TikTok.Away from her impressive life on social media, Madelene is also a top footballer.Most read in FootballShe broke the hearts of Leyton Orient fans last year when she announced she was leaving the club after less than a year in E10.And she now lines up for FA Women’s National League side Chesham United.Glam footballer Madelene Wright shows off her new glasses with smouldering video before sharing cheeky bum pic Madelene used to be on books at Charlton Athletic before she was sacked in 2021 after footage was uploaded to Snapchat of her swigging champagne while driving and inhaling a balloon at a party.Alongside her globetrotting lifestyle and her time on the football pitch, Madelene works as an OnlyFans model.She has previously boasted that her side hustle earns her a whopping £500,000 per year and helps fund her lifestyle away from the beautiful game.Inside Madelene’s glamorous life as influencer, footballer and OnlyFans star…Madelene Wright signed for Chesham United FC Women last yearCredit: Instagram / madelene_wrightFootball is her first loveCredit: https://www.instagram.com/madelene_wright/Wright used to play for Leyton OrientCredit: InstagramThe footballer lives a glamourous lifestyleShe works as a social media model alongside her footballCredit: InstagramMadelene has over 320k followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightThe football star also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram / @madelene_wrightShe claimed to have made over £500,000 from the platformCredit: Instagram @madelene_wrightShe has continued her OnlyFans alongside her footballCredit: twitter @MaddieMadeleneMadelene used to play for Charlton Athletic tooCredit: Instagram @Madelene_Wright More

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    Ex-Man Utd Player of the Year, 35, goes off in tears with injury five minutes after coming on for South American giants

    ANDER HERRERA left the pitch in floods of tears over the weekend.The 2017 Manchester United Player of the Year joined Argentine giants Boca Juniors in January as a free agent.Ander Herrera left the pitch in floods of tears after picking up a fresh muscle injuryThe former Man Utd midfielder was consoled by his Boca Juniors team-matesHerrera went off in tears with a fresh injury five minutes after coming on for the South American giantsHerrera was brought on at half-time in their latest clash but felt a pull on his leg in the 50th minute.It came with his side already 2-0 down to Newell’s Old Boys.The former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder looked devastated as he cupped his hands to his mouth and covered his face with his shirt.His Boca Juniors team-mates immediately dashed over to console him before he was replaced by 22-year-old Exequiel Zeballos, while the game was still in play.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSFormer Man Utd star Edinson Cavani – who joined Old Trafford after Herrera left – missed a penalty for Boca Juniors shortly afterwards.The visitors could not find a way back in and missed out on the chance to move top of the Primera Division.Meanwhile, Herrera has picked up three injuries since his shock South American move and has played just seven games for the club.But the Spaniard has been plagued by injuries since his second stint with Athletic Bilbao in 2023.Most read in FootballThe 35-year-old made just 61 appearances for Bilbao in just over two years from January 2023 until two months ago.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd Herrera even considered throwing in the towel in 2023 after telling his Instagram followers about the darkest time of his career.That year, he wrote: “I am going through, without a doubt, the most difficult moment of my career.’Leaving Man Utd works wonders’ – Fans love Antony’s wild Real Betis celebrations as he goes topless and waves huge flag”A little over a year ago I started having repetitive muscle problems from which I can’t recover. “For someone like me, who is passionate about his profession and enjoys it intensely every day, it is very hard. “I feel the same energy and enthusiasm for football as I have during my entire career, but injuries are not allowing me to enjoy and be happy.”Despite that, Herrera went on to win the Copa del Rey with Bilbao, who extended his contract for one year last summer.But due to persistent injuries, the LaLiga club agreed to pay him out of his deal and sold him to Boca Juniors six months later in January 2025.Herrera passed his medical and linked up with his former Man Utd team-mate Marcos Rojo, who captains Boca Juniors. But despite being hindered from a sustained run of games, Herrera is being backed by fans in Argentina. One wrote: “I support Ander Herrera wholeheartedly because he wants and feels like playing for Boca Juniors. He doesn’t care. “He’s crying with anger for not being able to help his team. I love you so much, Ander. I hope you get better soon.”Herrera won the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award after United won the Europa League in 2017Before signing, Herrera hailed the Boca Juniors atmosphere as “unforgettable” while visiting Rojo in 2023.The midfielder spent five years at Man Utd from 2014 and 2019, following his move from Bilbao.He won the club’s Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award after United won the Europa League in 2017.Herrera topped the voting in the poll, ahead of Antonio Valencia in second, with top scorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic in third.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Spaniard subsequently joined PSG, winning two Ligue 1 titles and a runners up Champions League medal.He returned to Bilbao on loan in 2022 before making the switch permanent in January 2023.Herrera hailed the Boca Juniors atmosphere as “unforgettable” while visiting Rojo in 2023. More

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    Laura Woods gives rare glimpse into new life as mum with TNT Sports host pictured passed out asleep in candid photos

    LAURA WOODS has given fans a rare glimpse into her new life as a mum.Sports presenter Woods gave birth to a baby boy, Leo Ernie Collard, in January.Laura Woods shared a candid set of photos with baby boy LeoSports presenter Woods gave birth to Leo in JanuaryWoods shared a rare set of photos of her baby boy to InstagramOne of the photos showed Woods and Leo enjoying a napThe 37-year-old has taken a step back from regularly posting on social media while she looks after Leo alongside her fiance Adam Collard, with the pair having been dating since October 2023.But in a rare post, Woods took to Instagram to share a load of adorable photos of herself and Leo at home to celebrate Mother’s Day.She captioned her post: “Little Man…I don’t know what I was doing before you. “Happy Mother’s Day to all the mummies, especially mine! READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”What a blessing.”The post included adorable photos of Leo wearing a hat, and then one without, with another showing him sleeping next to a passed-out Woods.Videos were also included in the post, with one showing Leo laughing as he reacted to a hand brushing against his face while another showed Woods holding him as she serenaded him with a song.Another photo showed Woods and Leo wrapped up for a walk along the beach.Most read in FootballWoods, 37, has posted much less on social media while she looks after her babyEagle-eyed fans spotted Leo wearing an Arsenal topBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKReacting to the post, former talkSPORT colleague Gabby Agbonlahor reacted with a hands-raised emoji and red heart.Ally McCoist said: “There’s the wee man there!”Laura Woods gives birth to first child with Adam Collard as couple reveal sweet name in adorable post Meanwhile, fellow sports presenter Becky Ives said: “What a sweet boy!! Mumming looks good on you!”A fan said: “Absolutely adorable. And you look amazing.”A second said: “Beautiful pictures. They are the best. Great words.”A third added: “The cutest pictures for Mother’s Day. You should be very proud.”Eagle-eyed fans might have spotted Leo was wearing an Arsenal top in one of the snaps.Woods has already indicated she will be doing all she can to ensure Leo grows up as a Gooner.However, in a clip shared to Collard’s Instagram as his beloved Newcastle dumped Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup semi-finals, Leo was seen wearing a Newcastle babygrow with “Toon Army” emblazoned across it as he lay on a cushion on top of his mum’s legs.Collard revealed to the world that he’ll raise Leo as a Newcastle fan before the first leg of the semi-final.He did so by sharing an adorable snap of him lying down in a baby grow which had “mini magpie” written on it.READ MORE SUN STORIESWoods, an avid Arsenal fan, was far from happy.She reshared Collard’s story to her own and jokingly wrote “fuming” at the bottom of the photo.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More