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      Bournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £40 welcome bonus when you stake £10 on football with Tote

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU takes his Tottenham side to the south coast tonight to take on Bournemouth.And bookmakers Tote are celebrating by offering brand new customers a whopping £40 in free bets and bonuses to spend on the Premier League action when you sign up and stake £10!Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereBournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*How to claim..Tote special offerVisit the Tote website HERE*Register a brand new account using the Promo Code: B10G40Deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either horse racing or football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce your Qualifying Bet is settled you will receive a £40 welcome bonusBournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Bournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Tote have a fantastic promotion available for brand new customers with a colossal £40 welcome bonus up for grabs.It’s easy to claim. Simply visit the Tote website and register a new account using the Promo Code: B10G40Once that’s sorted, deposit and place your first bet of at least £10 on either racing, football or other sports at odds of Evens or greater.Once your Qualifying Bet is settled — win or lose — you will receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza.Bournemouth vs Tottenham: Get £40 welcome bonus — claim here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*Tote. New customers online only. Eligibility restrictions apply. Only valid with code B10G40 on registration. £10 min qualifying bet at 1/1 (2.0) odds or greater across sports or racing (if EW then min £10 Win + £10 Place). Receive £20 Tote Credit, £10 Free Sports Bet and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza within 48 hours of qualifying bet settlement. 7-day expiry on free bets & Tote Credit. Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Gary Neville tells Jamie Carragher to ‘f*** off’ after Liverpool legend performs incredible U-turn on ‘selfish’ Salah

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      GARY NEVILLE told Jamie Carragher to f*** off as the former Liverpool defender performed a U-turn on Mo Salah.The Reds icon, 46, took in last night’s Premier League action alongside Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane as part of The Overlap’s Watchalong event.Jamie Carragher watched last night’s game sat alongside Gary NevilleCredit: Stick to FootballCarragher grabbed his pal after Liverpool scoredCredit: Stick to FootballWith Liverpool involved in a 3-3 thriller at Newcastle, there was always going to be chaos back in the studio.Carragher recently called Salah “selfish” after the Egyptian claimed that he was “more out than in” at Anfield.Salah, 32, is out contract at the end of the season, with Paris Saint-Germain having been linked with making a swoop.Following the winger’s sensational performance against Newcastle last night, Carragher changed his tune.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAfter Salah’s assist for Curtis Jones made it 1-1, Carra said: “Get in, Go ahead Curtis lad. 1-1.”Get paid. Give him [Salah] what he wants. Yeah he was [selfish] but he’s not now.”Anthony Gordon put Newcastle back in front, before Salah scored to level again for the Reds.”Goal! The Redmen are back,” Carra screamed. “Mo Salah give him what he wants! Give him what he wants lad!”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAs Carragher celebrated, Neville said: “Oh no. Sit down you over there!”He then grimaced as he was bear-hugged by Carragher.Gary Neville throws DRINK over Carragher after Liverpool blow Newcastle lead as fans say ‘he was gonna go for him there’Wright made Carra nervous that VAR could get involved.But when the goal was swiftly given, the former Reds defender breathed a sigh of relief.He then added: “What a finish! Why don’t they just give him the contract?”When Salah scored again to put Liverpool 3-2 in front, Carragher repeated: “Give him what he wants.”‘ASKING FOR A DRAW’This is when it all got too much for Neville.The former Manchester United star huffed: “F*** off honestly. Sat there asking for a draw, honestly.”And that’s exactly what happened, with Fabian Schar levelling in the 90th minute for the Toon.Neville got his own back as he roared with delight before throwing his drink over Carragher and his son James.Carragher had his fellow pundits in stitches when he sauntered in wearing Man Utd’s infamous grey shirt from 1996.The Red Devils wore the strip during a match at Southampton, when Sir Alex Ferguson ordered they change at half-time with his side 3-0 down and struggling to see each other.After last night’s thrilling game, Liverpool boss Arne Slot was bullish over Salah’s future.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe told Amazon Prime Video: “Every time we need Mo Salah he scores a goal.”We are hoping and expecting he can continue this for a long time. He was outstanding in the second half, he did many special things for us.”Mo Salah was in sensational form once again last nightCredit: Rex More

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      I made transfer for the chance to play against Cristiano Ronaldo – but I accidentally joined wrong club with same name

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      FORMER LaLiga striker Thievy Bifouma moved to Iran to have a chance of facing Cristiano Ronaldo in the AFC Champions League.But the 32-year-old has now hilariously revealed that he unwittingly signed for the WRONG club in the summer.Thievy Bifouma wanted to join Esteghlal FC for the chance play against Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo has entered the final year of his current Al-Nassr dealBifouma claims that he intended to join Esteghlal FC for the chance to square up with Ronaldo and Al-Nassr in the Champions League. But he was not aware that this particular club, which he joined as a free agent, was not the only Iranian side named Esteghlal.He told Iranian outlet Tasnim News Agency: “I had the chance to play in Turkey, but my wife didn’t want to move back there.”I wish to play against Cristiano Ronaldo before I retire.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Considering that he is now in Asia and there was an opportunity for me to come to Iran, they talked to me about Esteghlal’s offer.”And I reviewed the calendar of games and realised that they have a game against Al-Nassr.”I said to myself that this is where I wanted to go. I had no idea there were two teams named Esteghlal in Iran.”The former West Brom loanee only realised his faux pas in the days after he arrived in Iran and signed his deal. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe added: “When I arrived in Tehran, my countryman Gael Kakuta called me and asked where I was.”I told him, ‘I’m at the hotel undergoing medical tests.’ He then asked, ‘Which hotel are you in? I’d like to come and see you.’ ‘Ronaldo go home’ Furious Real Valladolid fans hold protest against Real Madrid legend’s ownership of LaLiga side”An hour later, he called again and teased me, saying, ‘You play for the small Esteghlal, while we’re part of a bigger team. You defend, and we attack’.”Regardless, it didn’t matter because we ended up winning the game against them in August, thanks to my goal.”Thievy has scored three goals and provided two assists in nine games in the Iranian League this season. But his chance of ever facing idol Ronaldo, 39, may be gone for good.The team he intended to join was Esteghlal Khuzestan F.C. who frequently qualify for the AFC Champions League.They are currently in the same Asian Champions League group as Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr side.Meanwhile, Man Utd legend Ronaldo turns 40 in February and his current deal is due to expire in the summer. More

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      ‘I got it wrong’: Paul Merson calls out Mike Dean live on Sky Sports after Jack Stephens’ red card for Southampton

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      PAUL MERSON forced Mike Dean to admit live on air that he made a MASSIVE BLUNDER in Tottenham’s clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge two years ago.Spurs defender Cristian Romero somehow managed to escape a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair in the 2-2 draw at the Bridge.Cristian Romero yanked Marc Cucurella’s hair in Tottenham’s clash with Chelsea over two years agoCredit: SKY SPORTSRomero somehow wasn’t punished for the foul, which moments before Spurs equalisedCredit: REUTERSCucurella had his hair tugged by Jack Stephens in Chelsea’s 5-1 win over SouthamptonCredit: AMAZON PRIMERetired ref Mike Dean admits he should have sent off RomeroCredit: SKY SPORTSIncredibly, neither Dean nor the video assistant referee deemed the hair pull worthy of sending the Argentine defender for an early bathBut on Tuesday night Dean was forced to admit he made a mistake after seeing Cucurella being tugged to the floor by Jack Stephens in Chelsea’s demolition of Southampton.During an appearance on Sky Sports’ Soccer Special, the retired ref said: “Unfortunately, I was involved in one of these incidents about three years ago.”I think someone pulled, I think Romero pulled Cucurella’s hair. I didn’t do it (send him off).”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDean then said of Stephen’s dismissal: “But he’s clearly done it, he’s got to be sent off. It’s his second red card of the season.”It has to be a sending off, it can’t not be.”His assessment of Stephens’ moment of madness prompted a bold question from Chelsea fan Merson.He bluntly asked: “But how come the Cucurella one wasn’t?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea player ratings vs SouthamptonCHELSEA continued their run of fine form with a huge 5-1 win over Southampton under the lights at St Mary’s.Here’s how the players rated…FILIP JORGENSEN – 8Made a fantastic save within the opening two minutes to keep Joe Aribo’s close-range shot out.Also made a great stop in the second half. Many Chelsea fans are now calling for him to become the club’s No1.MALO GUSTO – 7Won more duels and made more tackles than any other Chelsea player in the first half. Provided a great assist for Sancho’s goal.AXEL DISASI – 7Scored Chelsea’s opener with a fairly simple header at the front post following Fernandez’s delivery from a corner.TOSIN ADARABIOYO – 5Appeared to switch off when Southampton scored, almost leaving Aribo on his own in front of goal. Rattled the post with a rocket of a shot in the second half.MARC CUCURELLA – 6Left Southampton fans furious after going down following a hair pull from Jack Stephens which resulted in a red card. A solid performance, both acting and playing-wise.MOISES CAICEDO – 7Made some great forward passes at times, including one outstanding trivela through to Felix in the box which almost resulted in what would’ve been an impressive team goal.ENZO FERNANDEZ – 6Assisted Disasi’s opening goal with an inch-perfect corner kick but got absolutely humiliated by Kyle Walker-Peters in the build-up to Aribo’s equaliser.NONI MADUEKE – 7Did well to capitalise on a howler from Joe Lumley before assisting Nkunku. Scored Chelsea’s third with a composed strike into the bottom-left corner. Had a few chances in the second half but was fairly wasteful with those.COLE PALMER – 7Had a a quiet game until he latched onto Nkunku’s attempted pass/shot to fire home Chelsea’s fourth. He was hooked immediately after getting on the scoresheet.JOAO FELIX – 6Looked lively throughout but missed a great opportunity late in the first half. Also missed an open header just seconds after the break.CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU – 7The Frenchman put Chelsea 2-1 up with a relatively easy shot in the opening 20 minutes. Aside from that he was fairly quiet.SUBSTITUTESJADON SANCHO (FOR MADUEKE, 72)Scored his first Chelsea goal shortly after coming on for Madueke.RENATO VEIGA (FOR CUCURELLA, 79)Didn’t have too much time to make an impact, especially with Chelsea so in control of the match.KIERNAN DEWSBURY-HALL (FOR PALMER, 79)Didn’t have too much time to make an impact.Dean quickly fronted up to the retired midfielder, saying: “Because I got it wrong. And he’s (Stephens) been sent off.”The exchange went viral and drew the ire of Chelsea fans.Fans baffled as Paul Merson ‘dresses like a lemon’ for Sky Sports Soccer Saturday return… but there’s a reason for itOne wrote on X: “You can’t make this up.”Another said: “You can’t write this s**t.”And another said: “He really has no shame.”One remarked: “Shameless, Mike Dean.”Another chimed in: “So glad Paul Merson was there to put him in his place.”Chelsea thumped struggling Saint 5-1 to narrow the gap between themselves at table-toppers Liverpool to seven points.The Blues will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, travelling across London to take on Spurs. More

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      Gary Neville calls Arsenal staff member ‘most annoying bloke in football’ – but Carragher says he’s worth £25,000-a-week

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      GARY NEVILLE labelled Arsenal’s set-piece coach the “most annoying bloke in football” – but Jamie Carragher said he should be paid £25,000-a-week.Mikel Arteta’s set-piece coach Nicolas Jover has been credited for masterminding some of the Gunners’ goals from corners this season. Gary Neville called Arsenal’s set-piece coach the ‘most annoying bloke in football’But Jamie Carragher said he is worth £25,000-a-weekMikel Arteta with Nicolas JoverCredit: GettyAnd Arsenal scored twice from corners at the Emirates against Manchester United – leaving Old Trafford legend Neville fuming.He said on The Overlap watchalong: “He’s got to be the most annoying bloke in football the set-piece coach at Arsenal. “He’s got to be, hasn’t he? He’s got to be though, hasn’t he?”Arsenal icon Ian Wright laughed: “Course, nobody likes somebody who’s rubbish at his job.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDCarragher said later on in the episode: “I’ll tell you what, give him what he wants. “If you was that set-piece coach for Arsenal, you could write your own contract, couldn’t you? Couldn’t get rid of him. “You know, if he said, ‘I want 25 grand a week,’ you’d have to give it to him, wouldn’t you?”Headed goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba saw Arsenal take three points. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManchester United manager Amorim bemoaned conceding in such a way, saying: “The set pieces changed the game. We could’ve been more aggressive towards the Arsenal box. Until the set pieces the game didn’t have too many opportunities for both sides, the set pieces killed the game.”Arsenal have scored 22 goals from corners since the start of last season, that’s more than any other side in the Premier League.Chelsea and Arsenal both now sit seven points behind league leaders Liverpool, who drew 3-3 at Newcastle.Meanwhile United are 11th after losing their first game under new boss Ruben Amorim. ‘No wonder management didn’t work for you’ says Jamie Carragher as he calls out Gary Neville’s controversial opinion More

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      Man Utd player ratings: Harry Maguire impresses in first half but Amorim’s Mason Mount experiment hugely backfires

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      ARSENAL’S set-piece coach inflicted a first Man Utd defeat on Ruben Amorim.Two expertly-worked corner routines saw Jurrien Timber and William Saliba convert on what turned out to be a comfortable evening for Mikel Arteta’s side.Manchester United left Arsenal as 2-0 losersCredit: EPAUnited, meanwhile, drop back into the bottom half of the table – but just three points behind Nottingham Forest in the final European spot.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Manchester United players…ANDRE ONANA – 5He was let off early in the game after a stray pass saw Gabriel Martinelli put the ball in the net before the linesman raised his flag. Failed to command his area as 5″10 Jurrien Timber leapt highest to rattle the back of his net, before the ball floated to the back post for Arsenal to score their second set piece. READ MORE ON MAN UTDDIOGO DALOT – 6Flashed a shot just wide at the end of the first half when he did eventually get forward. Not bad defensively but more dangerous going forwards. MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 6Formed a good partnership with Maguire in the first half, and fans will be hoping he is okay after suffering a slight knock. Needed to be a more commanding figure in the box to stop being dominated by The Gunners at set pieces.Most read in FootballHarry Maguire was Utd’s standoutCredit: APHARRY MAGUIRE – 7Was actually very impressive in the first half, with a solid showing. Not at fault for Timber’s header hitting the back of the net, before he was replaced by Leny Yoro.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 6Playing as a left-sided centre-back he looked fairly comfortable, which is a credit to the Moroccan’s versatility.That said, he still looked better off in the role that Malacia, then Dalot occupied tonight as a left-wingback.TYRELL MALACIA – 3Noticeably looked extremely physically weak up against Bukayo Saka on the left-hand side, before being booked for a kick out at Kai Havertz. Offered nothing going forward and his link-up with Garnacho was practically non-existent. Hooked at half-time for the far more threatening Amad. Tyrell Malacia was hooked at half timeCredit: APMANUEL UGARTE – 5Another one who was booked in the first half, he failed to establish any kind of presence in the game and on the ball, looked pretty woeful. Cleared a Joshua Zirkzee header off of his own line to stop Arsenal from doubling their lead early in the second half.BRUNO FERNANDES – 4This game was crying out for Bruno Fernandes to stamp his authority on it, and it seemed he just couldn’t quite get his foot on the ball to do so. Played a deeper role today, next to Ugarte, which meant we didn’t see any of his attacking spark.Mason Mount struggled at the EmiratesCredit: ReutersMASON MOUNT – 3Mason Mount at right wing was an experiment tried and failed at Chelsea, which Amorim tried again tonight. He was often lost in the half-space, meaning he was essentially useless going forwards. Hooked in the second half after a fairly abysmal showing.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5A very quiet first half, only brightened by one half-decent cross, was met by a second half where he was quickly subbed for Marcus Rashford. Quiet.RASMUS HOJLUND – 6Battled well with the physical presence of William Saliba early on, but his side failed to create him any kind of chances. Cut a frustrated figure for most of the match, and rightly so. There will be no point signing Gyokeres if they can’t create anything for him to score. Rasmus Hojlund cut a frustrated figure for most of the matchCredit: GettySUBSAMAD (TYRELL MALACIA, HT) – 5Was more direct and definitely an improvement on Malacia, albeit on the opposite flank. However, still wasn’t able to be the difference which Ruben Amorim would’ve been looking for in this one.MARCUS RASHFORD (MASON MOUNT, 72) – 5Having been electric on the whole under Amorim, he wasn’t able to provide any kind of spark against an opponent which has been one of his favourites in recent years.JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (ALEJANDRO GARNACHO, 72) – 4After an impressive display last time out, he failed to offer anything to his side going forward today. The closest he came to scoring was a dangerous header which almost saw him get an own goal on the scoresheet.LENY YORO (HARRY MAGUIRE, 72) – 6Looks like a pretty good defender on the whole, a tough game for a young centre-back, but he didn’t look out of place whatsoever. READ MORE SUN STORIESANTONY (RASMUS HOJLUND, 79) – 5Played his part in a clever free-kick routine at the end of the game, before fluffing his lines and finding the gloves of David Raya.’No wonder management didn’t work for you’ says Jamie Carragher as he calls out Gary Neville’s controversial opinion More

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      Aston Villa 3 Brentford 1: Unai Emery avoids breaking unwanted record as England stars combine to steam-roll Bees

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      UNAI EMERY’S Villa avoided a Christmas crisis by steam-rollering Brentford to halt their eight-match winless streak.Emery had never gone nine games without a win in more than 1,000 games as a boss.Aston Villa bounced back from their poor run of formCredit: GettyMorgan Rogers broke the deadlock with a great strike into the top-right cornerCredit: GettyOllie Watkins converted a penaltyCredit: ReutersBut by half-time he knew his horror run had come to an end and he had three very welcome points in the bag as the Bees buckled.Brentford might be brilliant at home where they have collected 19 of their 20 points this season.But Thomas Frank’s boys get flattened on the road more often than a bunch of suicidal hedgehogs!They trailed 3-0 at the break as Villa ran riot to get their stuttering season back on track.Read More in FootballBlonde bombshell Morgan Rogers – sporting a nifty new platinum look – struck gold midway through the first-half with a stunning opener.The England midfielder accepted Boubacar Kamara’s delivery and drove forward, exchanging passes with Ollie Watkins, before curling a beauty beyond Mark Flekken from the edge of the box.It was a tasty starter and Villa’s appetite had clearly returned as they feasted on Brentford’s dodgy defence.Ollie Watkins was a constant menace and terrorised the Bees throughout.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSMikkel Damsgaard scored Brentford’s only goalCredit: ReutersJust before the half hour he sprinted onto Leon Bailey’s through ball and got ahead of Ethan Pinnock whose knee clipped the striker’s heel to send him sprawling.Referee Lewis Smith gave himself a moment to think and then pointed to the spot and VAR agreed with his decision.Paul Merson calls out Mike Dean live on Sky Sports after Jack Stephens’ red card for SouthamptonWatkins dusted himself down to squeeze his spot-kick home and, although Flekken got a glove to the ball, he couldn’t prevent Ollie scoring for the fifth game on the spin against his old club.Matty Cash piled on the misery with a third as he pounced on Pinnock’s glancing header to volley sweetly beyond Flekken.Brentford rightly claimed Watkins was in an offside position and interfered with play by forcing Pinnock to stretch as he attempted to clear.But VAR Nick Hopton agreed with the ref’s on field decision to complete a miserable first half for Frank’s side.Villa almost added to their lead when Flekken punched a Youri Tielemans corner high into the air – then had to frantically punch out his own punch as the ball threatened to creep over the line.However he redeemed himself with a brilliant diving save to keep out a Watkins header.READ MORE SUN STORIESBrentford restored some pride when Mikkel Damsgaard pounced on a Matty Cash half-clearance and cut inside Kamara before lashing the ball high into the roof of Emi Martinez’s net.But despite the Bees throwing men forward, this was Villa’s night.Matty Cash made it threeCredit: Reuters More

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      Arsenal player ratings: Saliba runs the show with superb defensive display but Martinell fails to dazzle under lights

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      SET pieces were king as Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners over Manchester United.A goalless first half gave way to the thought that Mikel Arteta’s side might drop points in the title race.Set pieces were king in North London as Arsenal scored twice from them to beat Man Utd 2-0Credit: GettyJurrien Timber nodded home the opener in the 54th minuteCredit: GettyBefore William Saliba bundled home the second amid a superb defensive outingCredit: GettyHowever, Jurrien Timber’s opener cut those thoughts down as he nodded home from a set piece 54 minutes in.Timber had snuck into the front post area before the ball sailed over the head of Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund.And United failed to learn their lesson before William Saliba doubled the lead with Thomas Partey heading the ball back across goal before Saliba put the ball home with his backside.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDAVID RAYA – 7/10One of his poorer games with ball at feet, scuffing clearances when he is usually so pin-point.All that can be forgotten after a stunning fingertip stop to keep out De Ligt’s looping header.OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO – 7A reminder of why he is such a valuable squad player these days. Came in from out of the cold with a solid and resolute performance at the back.The only blip was a lapse in concentration meaning he was forced to foul Amad and pick up a needless yellow card.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWILLIAM SALIBA – 9Missed his defensive partner but you wouldn’t know it. Cool and calm under pressure with some nice turns and drives up the pitch.So he deserved his luck for his goal to make it 2-0 – Partey’s header from a corner deflecting off his backside.Inside Arsenal’s new £300m+ stadium plans with futuristic Emirates project set to dwarf Spurs groundJAKUB KIWIOR – 8Struggled physically against Hojlund from United goal kicks and long balls, often letting the ball bounce instead of attacking it aerially like Gabriel does.Saying that, he grew into his role and really put in a shift under pressure, even getting high fives from Saliba at one point.JURRIEN TIMBER – 8Link-up with Saka down the right flank was not as fluid as in recent weeks, yet he was brave to win the flick on to open the scoring in the second half.Switched to left-back late on, showing off further his versatility and usefulness to Arteta and ArsenalTHOMAS PARTEY – 7Missed a sitter from a near-post corner that he shouldered wide early on and continued to have one of those games in midfield, giving up possession time after time with sloppy passes.Moved to right back with 20 minutes left only to help double their lead with his header for Saliba.DECLAN RICE – 7Struggled to assert his authority in the first half but fixed that after the break, providing the whipped corner assist for Timber.MARTIN ODEGAARD – 7Leads by example, even if he cannot sprinkle a big of magic into proceedings. His pressing and all-round work rate was more important in this one.GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6Shinned a decent chance from six yards after United failed to clear a corner. Was committed in defence in the second half to help out Zinchenko against Amad.BUKAYO SAKA – 7Pushed Malacia back and Arsenal up the pitch with his great runs in behind, a constant threat.His corner abilities – teeing up Saliba’s goal – is just another string to his bow.KAI HAVERTZ – 6A real quiet one from the German, not that he had much service to feed off. Wore out his boots with plenty of running and battled with De Ligt and Maguire well.Missed a glorious chance to wrap up the game in a one-on-one with Onana.SUBS:READ MORE SUN STORIESMIKEL MERINO (ZINCHENKO, 70) – 7Leaped brilliantly from yet another corner unmarked and no clue how he didn’t find the bottom corner.LEANDRO TROSSARD (MARTINELLI, 70) – 6A couple of breakaways almost created openings. The added energy down the left was well received.JORGINHO (ODEGAARD, 90) – N/A More