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      Hilarious moment Lamine Yamal gives fake name to woman who asks him to take photo with no idea who Barcelona star is

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      LAMINE YAMAL went to extreme lengths to keep a low profile during a recent outing and even gave a woman a FAKE NAME.The Barcelona and Spain winger is one of the most recognisable footballers on the planet.Lamine Yamal was asked for his name after being asked to take a photo of a woman and her friendsCredit: INSTAGRAM@THEUNDERDOGS.AGENCYThe Barcelona and Spain star said his name was ‘Ryan’Credit: INSTAGRAM@THEUNDERDOGS.AGENCYBut one of the group of women cottoned on to the white lie and said his real nameCredit: INSTAGRAM@THEUNDERDOGS.AGENCYYamal, 17, is usually instantly recognised everywhere he goes and mobbed by scores of footie fans.A woman, however, wasn’t quite sure of the wing wizard’s identity after asking him to take a photo of her and her pals.But she had a sneaky suspicion he might be famous, saying to him as he held the camera: “Excuse me, what is your name?As he attempted to take the snap, Yamal replied: “Ryan.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe woman, however, wasn’t buying what the Barca star was selling. She asked him: “And in reality?”Yamal doubled down on his fake name, once again saying: “Ryan.”The group of women behind the inquisitive lady, however, didn’t believe Yamal, shouting “noo” before one of them said his name.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSLamal has been superb in La Liga this seasonYamal and his pals urged them to get into position for the photo, with one of them shouting: “Photo, photo, photo! It’s now or never.”Yamal completed his photographer duties after the group eventually posed in front of a picturesque background.Craig Burley praises Lamine Yamal’s clutch goal in Spain’s win Footage of the bizarre incident went viral and received a slew of comments from footie fans, one of whom wrote on Instagram: “Just wow.”Another wrote with a laughing emoji: “Ryan Yamal.”And another said: “How can they even be asking again?”One remarked: “Good disguise, Ryan.”Another chimed in: “Lamine is a joker.”Euro 2024 winner Yamal has enjoyed yet another stellar season with Barcelona, who were dumped out of the Champions League semi-finals by Inter Milan this week.The teenager has scored 15 goals in all competitions so far this season and provided a whopping 24 assists for his team-mates. More

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      Albanian Laura Woods goes braless in pink top as she bags new presenting role in completely different sport

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      EVA MURATI is no stranger to turning heads with bold outfits.And her latest get-up left little to the imagination. Eva Murati has been dubbed the ‘Albanian Laura Woods’ due to her Champions League coverageCredit: INSTAGRAM@EVAMURATIThe 29-year-old has a massive following on social mediaCredit: Instagram / evamuratiMurati stunned during her live coverage of Stage One of the Giro d’ItaliaCredit: INSTAGRAM@EVAMURATIShe proudly showed off her bold outfit on her InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@EVAMURATIThe Champions League presenter has been dubbed the “Albanian Laura Woods” by legions of smitten footie fans.The Tring TV and Vizion Plus presenter has garnered quite the social media following thanks to her insight and bold outfits. Murati, 29, has garnered a whopping 1.1 million followers on Instagram alone. And she gave them a breathtaking display during her recent coverage of the Giro d’Italia, which kicked off in her homeland on Friday.READ MORE SPORTS NEWSMurati went braless as she donned a tight pink strappy top and flowy white trousers. She proudly showed off her outfit, as well as some of her coverage of Stage One of the race, to her Instagram stories and main grid.Scores of her followers rushed to the comments section, with one saying: “Beautiful.” Another said: “You are my love.” Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSEva Murati has shown her versatility as a presenter with her coverage of the Giro d’ItaliaCredit: INSTAGRAM@EVAMURATIAnd another said: “It is impossible to stop gazing at your beautiful eyes.” One remarked with love-heart emojis: “So beautiful, Eva.”Meet glam Champions League host Eva MuratiAnother chimed in with two fire emojis: “Stupendous.”Stage One of the Giro d’Italia was won by Mads Pedersen, who wears the pink shirt going into Stage Two. More

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      How WSL rivals have fared in the 2024-25 battle for points and top-flight survival

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      FROM a few surprise managerial departures to Chelsea making Naomi Girma the WSL’s first million dollar signing, this season has been eventful. While the battle for the title and top-flight survival have been settled, today could see champions Chelsea go unbeaten. Sonia Bompastor hopes to guide her side to their 19th win in 22 games thisCredit: GettyThe Blues aim to round off their march to a sixth straight title win by going this termCredit: GettyAhead of the 12:30pm kick-off of the final six games that will wrap up this season, here is a brief look at how teams have fared this term.Chelsea While Champions League glory has eluded them, domestically Chelsea have been almost unstoppable this term. A home win or draw against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge today would see Sonia Bompastor’s side achieve their goal of an invincible run.  The team, who will be given a guard of honour from their visitors, would also become the first to complete 22 games without defeat in the WSL. Read More Football StoriesFor Bompastor the opportunity to create history in her first season at the Blues’ helm would be one of the highlights of her stellar career. Ahead of today’s game the Blues boss said: “It means a lot because probably it will be the only time in my career to be in that situation. “In the women’s or men’s game when the team is able to achieve that, they stay in history as I already said. “I’m thinking about Arsenal, the men’s team, when they have been invincible. People always talk about it.Most read in Football”When you have this opportunity being that close to make history, you just need to make sure you do that because it will stay forever. “I think even for your kids later to have this history to tell to some other people, it would be nice.”While Chelsea could end this term with 60 points than they did last season, not all their displays have been completely flawless. West Ham fought from 2-0 down to claim an away draw the champions with Brighton and Leicester also bagging points.However the champions have been very more tenacious in their capturing of silverware with a league and title double achieved. And they hope to make it a treble when they face Man United in this year’s Women’s FA Cup Renee Slegers’ players will be eager to bounce back from two losses in a row by beating Man UnitedCredit: GettyArsenalFollowing early season wobbles and Jonas Eidevall’s standing down as Gunners boss last October, Arsenal have been mostly impressive under Renee Slegers. With Slegers at the helm the team went on a 13-game unbeaten run earlier this term that was halted by 1-0 loss to Chelsea at the end of January. In the Champions League they have been comeback queens overcoming two and one-goal deficits to knock out Real Madrid and Lyon in the quarters and semi-finals. While Arsenal will battle in the final for the first time in 18 years, the team with the most FA Cup and League Cup wins bowed out of both contests this term. For the first time in three years a Women’s League Cup decider did not feature the Gunners.And surprise losses to Aston Villa and Brighton included them shipping nine goals in their last two WSL games.Against Manchester United at the Emirates today in their final league match this season they will be keen to prove those results  were a blip. Victory today would seal a second spot for Arsenal and their highest finish in the league since the 2021-22 campaign.  A Man United win against Arsenal would see them end their WSL season in second place before their FA Cup final clash with ChelseaCredit: ReutersManchester UnitedFollowing the disappointment of missing out Champions League action this season, Man United have achieved their target of claiming a place in next term’s contest. Defeat of Arsenal at the Emirates today would see the Red Devils end this term second in the top tier for the second time in their history. It would also be a considerable improvement on the fifth place finish that led to Marc Skinner facing criticism from some United supporters. His side have one of the best defensive records in the league this term with Phallon Tullis-Joyce shining in goal. Ahead of United’s Arsenal visit the USA shot stopper has kept 13 clean sheets in 21 top-flight games. Having missed out on a Champions League spot Man City are a targeting an end-of-season hope win before competing in the World Sevens tournament this monthCredit: GettyManchester City Injury struggles derailed Man City’s trophy chase this season with star striker Khadija Shaw among the players currently sidelined.The team pipped to last term’s title on goal difference was among the favourites to push Chelsea all the way. They are currently the only team to have beaten Barcelona in Europe this term. However the high of that 2-0 group stage October win has been followed by some tumultuous moments. These include Chloe Kelly’s loan transfer to Arsenal and the sacking of boss Gareth Taylor Having suffered Champions League and FA Cup heartbreak, the Cityzens are eager to end this term with a home win against Crystal Palace.This month along with Man United they will be competing in the megabucks inaugural seven-a-side tournament World Sevens. Brighton are on course to claim fifth spot which would be their highest finish so far in the WSLCredit: GettyBrightonUNDER Dario Vidosic Brighton look set to achieve their highest ever finish in the league.The head coach, who has previously spoken of his admiration of the playing style of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona sides, has revamped Brighton.The team’s expansive style has earned them plaudits with Fran Kirby, Nikita Parris, Vicky Losada, Marisa Olislagers among the players who have impressedMichelle Agyemang, on loan from Arsenal and midfielder Maisie Symonds have also shone for the Seagulls. Albion have at times been punished playing out from the back, with their heaviest loss this term occurring at Arsenal last November when they were beaten However this week saw Albion get revenge with their 4-2 defeat of the Gunners in their final home game this term. Their first defeat of Arsenal in the WSL has put them on course for their highest finish with the team in fifth spot. Canada forward Olivia Smith has been one of Liverpool’s most impressive players this seasonCredit: GettyLiverpoolMATT BEARD’s March exit from the Reds’ helm came as a surprise to some WSL observers. Before being axed from his job the ex-Liverpool gaffer had expressed concerns in regard to investment and budget for the team. Interim women’s team boss Amber Whiteley has been doing a solid job overseeing the side who hope to end a run of three losses. Highlights this season include their solid 3-1 defeat of Man United at Anfield in March.Gifted Canada forward Olivia Smith was among their best performers in that game scoring twice. Away from WSL action they knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup and gave Chelsea a run for their money in the semi-finals before falling to a narrow 2-1 defeat. Having finished fourth last term, the Reds hope to drop no lower than sixth this season.Rehanne Skinner’s Irons have had some solid results in the second half of the season including a 2-2 draw away at ChelseaCredit: AlamyWest Ham Rehanne Skinner’s Irons have had a stunning turnaround to their season. Their upturn in form has been followed by the experienced head coach signing a one-year contract extension last month. In late March West Ham were in a relegation scrap and second from bottom following a 2-0 home loss to Chelsea. Since then the Irons resurgence has been remarkable with the team sitting seventh and unbeaten in six of their last eight games. The signing of Shekiera Martinez last July from Freiburg has proved to be a masterstroke.The Germany Under-23 striker has scored 10 goals in 11 WSL appearances.  Defeat of Leicester, if Chelsea beat Liverpool, would see the Irons claim sixth spot, their highest league finish in three years.  Everton hope to build on their impressive 2-0 defeat of Liverpool at Anfield by beating Tottenham at home todayCredit: GettyEvertonTHE Toffees have struggled with injuries at times this term with seven players including experienced midfielder Maren Mjelde currently sidelined. Fitness concerns aside Brian Sorensen’s players have impressed in the second half of this season. Standout results include a 2-1 home defeat of Man City last December and a derby triumph over Liverpool at Anfield last Sunday. Twins Karen and Sara Holmgaard have been among their side’s most impressive performers in this campaignHigh points include Sara providing Karen with an assist during Everton’s 2-1 draw with City last month. Aston Villa have scored eight goals in their last two games ahead of their end-of-season clash with BrightonCredit: GettyAston Villa Natalia Arroyo’s side look set for a strong finish after a topsy turvy season which included a managerial sacking.The Villans parted company with head coach Robert de Pauw last December following a  tough run of one win in nine games The team faced a fierce fight for WSL after a run of seven winless games from January 25 to March 23.However the team have been on a roll since then with four straight victories and Arroyo winning April’s WSL manager of the month award. Their dramatic recovery was capped by a 5-2 trouncing of Arsenal last month. With Villa bidding farewell to Rachel Corsie, Jordan Nobbs, Danielle Turner and Maz Pacheco, they will be keen to end this season with a home win against Brighton.Tottenham will be keen to avoid an end-of-season loss away against Everton having been narrowly beaten Chelsea last time outCredit: PATottenham Compared to their achievements last term, including an FA Cup final debut, Tottenham have had it tough at times this season. A difficult run from February 2 this year has left Robert Vilahamn’s side on the verge of going winless in 10 games. These results have also left his side tenth – four places lower than their sixth-place finish last term. Vilahamn will want Spurs to avoid an unwanted milestone when they visit Everton today.They hope to avoid losing on the last day of the season for the first time in their WSL history. Leicester City could end their season in tenth spot if Tottenham are beaten by EvertonCredit: GettyLeicester CityGritty performances against their rivals in the bottom half of the table helped Leicester survive their battle to avoid the dropThe team are currently seven points above relegated Crystal Palace who they drew with last time out. While they struggled earlier this term, going winless in their first six games, they gathered a bit of momentum in the season’s second half. Among their players who have impressed are skipper Janice Cayman and Wales forward Hannah Cain. High points for their team include them claiming a draw last December against eventual champions Chelsea. A result that led to the Foxes ending the champions’ 13-game winning run at that stage of the season. Crystal Palace face a toughduel with Man City in their final game as a WSL side Women’s Championship nextCredit: GettyCrystal Palace While their two opening WSL encounters ended in brutal 4-0 and 7-0 losses (to Tottenham and Chelsea), Palace occasionally showed they could hold their own The now-relegated Eagles, guided to the top tier by Laura Kaminski, were seen as strong favourites for the drop. However a defeat of Leicester last October followed by draws with Liverpool and Everton suggested they could be a threat to rivals in the lower half of the table Read More on The SunThe sacking of head coach Kaminski in late February was followed by the Eagles picking up one win and a draw from their next seven games. Under boss Leif Smerud the team were unable to build on an impressive March defeat of Aston Villa losing their next five matches.  More

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      Whoever wins out of Man Utd and Tottenham has had a better season than Arsenal – they should be celebrated, not mocked

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      WE are getting to a stage in football where everyone is constantly miserable and negative, moaning about everything.All this talk that Manchester United or Tottenham should not be allowed to qualify for the Champions League by winning the Europa League because of their league positions.Troy Deeney has said Arsenal face having a worse season than Man Utd or SpursCredit: ReutersMan Utd made the Europa League final after beating Athletic Bilbao 7-1 on aggregateCredit: Shutterstock EditorialTottenham are in their first European final for six years after beating Bodo/Glimt 5-1 over two legsCredit: RexWhoever wins the Europa League will also book their spot in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFPAnd it has come from Arsene Wenger, of all people — the man who made a career out of finishing fourth with Arsenal to qualify for the Champions League and saying that was an achievement?He is now saying that winning in Europe to play in a bigger European competition is not good enough because of where they finish in the league? Nonsense.Manchester City have had a terrible year but could win the FA Cup — is that not allowed either?Why can’t we just be positive and happy for two English clubs reaching a European final? And let’s not forget — Chelsea are in one too. We want English teams to win stuff, don’t we? I can’t remember many having a whinge when West Ham qualified for the Europa League after winning the Conference League in 2023 when they finished 14th in the league.A lot of teams are now taking the FA Cup more seriously because it means European qualification.It is the same with the Europa — it makes people want to win it more. What’s bad about that?I don’t tend to agree with Ange Postecoglou on a lot, but I do when others are suggesting United and Spurs are “too good” for the Europa League, and Ange is asking: Why?BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHowever, when he said people “fear” Spurs winning it — what’s the fear? We would all welcome it.I would also hope the narrative around them not winning anything would change.Casemiro STAYING at Man Utd? Amorim’s Shock U-Turn Explained!My “fear” is that if Spurs win it, they will still be in the same place with their manager’s future up in the air and doubts over whether they can push on. Whereas, at least with United, I reckon it could be a real springboard to go attract proper signings and improve.On a wider point, is this not also a reflection of how poor European football is currently as a whole?We have got two teams sitting 15th and 16th in the Premier League, not doing anything and getting beaten up by the likes of West Ham and Nottingham Forest.Why can’t we just be positive and happy for two English clubs reaching a European final? And let’s not forget — Chelsea are in one too. We want English teams to win stuff, don’t we?Troy DeeneyAnd yet, they are both one game away from the very top table of Europe football. Is that saying more about us or them?We are routinely mocked for saying we have the best league in the world, and two teams close to the relegation zone are breezing through Europe with barely a scratch.I thought these lower competitions were supposed to be giving other teams on the continent more of a chance? It hasn’t been that way so far.Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old TraffordMan Utd ratings vs Bilbao as magnifent Mount sends Red Devils to Europa League final but ineffective Garnacho hooked earlyMANCHESTER UNITED all-but booked their spot in the Europa League final a week ago.And, despite a brief first-half wobble, it was never really in doubt at Old Trafford on Thursday night as the Red Devils secured a comeback 4-1 win at home over Athletic Bilbao.Mikel Jaureguizar sent a nervous shiver around the ground with his fine effort on the half-hour mark.United struggled to click and no doubt some feared of an almighty collapse.But, when Ruben Amorim turned to the bench, it made all the difference – as Amad Diallo, Luke Shaw and Mason Mount were all involved in Mount’s delightful equaliser.Casemiro scored with a clever header and even Rasmus Hojlund got in on the act to tap in.Then Mount finish the job in style with his long-range effort into an empty net. Smiles all round. Now United have an all-English blockbuster with Spurs later this month to save their dreadful season.Roll on, Bilbao…Here’s how SunSport’s Joshua Jones rated Ruben Amorim’s men at Old Trafford…Would Spurs say they have had the hardest draw? Probably not.Bodo/Glimt are not a top team and none of their players are suddenly going to get bought this summer by top sides.But that is the team that they were drawn against and they dealt with it.What do you want them to do? They are where they are.It is just opposition fans trying to spin the wheel, whether it is throwing knives at United or Spurs.We are routinely mocked for saying we have the best league in the world, and two teams close to the relegation zone are breezing through Europe with barely a scratch.Troy DeeneyOr Arsenal fans saying they are the best team ever after losing a Champions League semi-final.Or even worse, Mikel Arteta claiming they have been the best team in Europe this year. How? How do these things correlate?The reality is that United and Spurs are in a European final and whoever wins will technically have a better season than Arsenal have had, because they have actually won something.Just worry about yourselves, your own team, your own club, and stop moaning.Join SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The Emirates More

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      Stockport star Corey Addai ready to upset Leyton Orient locals as he heads home for League One play-off first leg

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      COREY Addai hopes to be the local lad done even better after already becoming the one come good, even though it will mean heartache on his doorstep.And the Stockport ‘keeper does not have to look far for the inspiration that has seen him rise from an area where he could easily have taken the wrong path in life.Hackney-born Stockport star Addai is heading home to East London for the play-offCredit: AlamyTo say the 6ft 8ins stopper is on familiar turf at Leyton Orient is underplaying it – his parents live just two-and-a-half miles away in Hackney and big mate Thomas Jordan is an Os supporter.Listen to many and that borough is a write-off – rough, crime-ridden, a place where no-one prospers.But Addai is a firm believer in ‘life is what you make of it’ and the tattoo on his arm of Martin Luther King’s ‘ultimate measure of a man’ speech makes sure he does not waver.He said, while giving door-to-door directions from Leyton Orient to home: “It’s not who you are in a convenient situation, it’s who you are in controversy. That’s the real you. It’s on my arm and I live and die by that quote.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Can you be the same person? It’s about humility and being kind and caring for yourself and other people. If you can give when you have nothing, that tells the kind of person you are.“Being a young black boy from London, you come across a lot of situations and things you see.MOST READ IN LEAGUE ONE“I could say so much about growing up in London and what I’ve seen but I’m now in a position where I don’t have to see that anymore.“At the start of the season, we did a thing called ‘Six Pitches’ about why you play football – I put the London Borough of Hackney because I don’t want people to view where I come from as this bad place.Most read in Football“Google Hackney and it’ll say, ‘the worst place, the top five worst places to llve in London.’ That’s not what Hackney is, it’s my home and I want to represent it in the best possible way.“Also, my mates and family and say, ‘This is what we are. This is what we can achieve when things are done right.“’Live the right way. Do the right things. Work hard.’’ Ultimately, that’s what’s got me into this position. ‘You’ve got a chance to get out of here, so go and do it.’ That’s what I represent.Addai has Martin Luther-King’s ‘ultimate measure of a man’ speech tattooed on his armCredit: GARY CARTER“But what do I do to have humility, do the right things and see good in people? That’s how I want to live my life.”Addai is the biggest thing in Orient’s way in this play-off semi-final and is used to success after being part of Crawley’s League Two triumph last season.Life at Stockport started shakily for the 27-year-old as he found himself dropped for Ben Hinchliffe before the latter’s injury saw him back in and prospering.But given the calibre of team-mate he had in Arsenal’s junior ranks, it is little surprise to see him doing well.He can then maybe attempt to emulate another of his heroes, Thierry Henry.Addai was part of Crawley’s League Two Play-Off triumph last seasonCredit: PAThe Gunners fan told SunSport: “That team was unbelievable. Eberechi Eze played in it – but I can’t remember if he took penalties then like he does now!“He’s the biggest star who’s come through and I still speak to him.“I’m friends with his family. He’s a wonderful human being and I’m so proud to see where he’s got to from where he’s come from.Read More on The Sun“But as an Arsenal fan, Thierry Henry is the best player the Premier League’s ever seen and how he conducts himself now makes him someone you aspire to be like.“If someone goes the season unbeaten, they can have words with me. Until then, I don’t want to hear anything!” More

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      Arsenal ‘agree deal’ to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad but fans have big doubts over £50m transfer

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      ARSENAL have “agreed a deal” to sign Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi ahead of the summer transfer window.The Gunners have been keeping tabs on Zubimendi, 26, since last summer following a raft of impressive displays with Sociedad and have beaten Real Madrid to his signature.Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Real Sociedad star Martin ZubimendiArsenal boss Mikel Arteta has finally signed ZubimendiAnd according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the North Londoners have finally agreed to meet the midfielder’s release clause worth a whopping £50million.Mikel Arteta’s side will now have to take “formal steps” to meet the player’s expensive asking price.The Spain international has also reached a verbal agreement with the Premier League giants.Zubimendi is now set to sign a “long-term” deal and become Arsenal’s first signing of the summer.Read More on ArsenalHowever, some fans are not too excited about the defensive midfielder’s arrival at the Emirates.That is because Arsenal supporters have been crying out for an elite centre-forward for the last three years.In fact, many fans and pundits have insisted that is the last piece of the puzzle which will finally lead them to their first Premier League title in 21 years.And many have blamed the lack of a quality striker as the reason why Arteta’s side are likely to finish as runners-up for the third season in a row.Most read in FootballOne fan tweeted: “Another midfielder. Do they recognize that they went trophyless without a striker? Lmao.”Another commented: “Striker???”These WILD Liverpool stats spell Arsenal disaster | Experts’ best betsA third wrote: “Misplaced priorities. Arsenal need a proper number 9, not a midfielder.”This fan said: “Everyone: Arsenal still needs a CF – Arteta: Give me my 5th DM.”And another stated: “A striker should be the next target please!”Nevertheless, many Arsenal fans also understand the significance of this signing as Zubimendi is one of the most highly-rated midfielders in the world.Furthermore, Thomas Partey’s future is uncertain with his contract running out in June.And Arsenal beat interest from Real to attract the world-renowned prospect, which poses as a major coup.Read More on The SunAccording to Foot Mercato, incoming Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, who quit Bayer Leverkusen and is expected to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Santiago Bernabeu, wanted to sign Zubimendi.The same source claims Alonso asked Los Blancos’ president Florentino Perez to sign the No6 and help Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah follow him to Spain.Arsenal ratings v PSG ARSENAL’S Champions League dream ended in tears as they failed to revolt against Paris Saint-Germain in Paris.The Gunners came flying out of the blocks and tested Gianluigi Donnarumma early, but it seemed it was going to be one of those nights from the get go. And so it proved.Despite early pressure, Arsenal found themselves behind following a Fabian Ruiz volley.Achraf Hakimi then added a brutal second mere moments after David Raya had kept Arsenal in the tie by denying Vitinha from the penalty spot.But Bukayo Saka, who had been denied all night by old nemesis Donnarumma, finally bested the Italian in the 76th minute when he made the most of a deflected cross to round him and fire into the net.With the deficit on the night halved, Saka then had the chance to level the score as he was found free in the middle with an open goal at his mercy.But the winger was unable to keep the ball down once he made contact and saw his effort sail miles over the bar.PSG then saw out the result without further worry to book their spot in the Munich final against Inter Milan.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the Gunners in Paris. More

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      Newcastle vs Chelsea: Get £40 in free bets to spend on Premier League football with BetMGM

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      CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-CHASING Newcastle and Chelsea meet in a blockbuster Sunday lunchtime clash this weekend.And bookmakers BetMGM are offering brand new customers a cool £40 in free bets when you register an account and stake a tenner on the top-flight encounter.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim..BetMGM £40 welcome bonusVisit the BetMGM website HERE*Select SPORTS OFFER on the websiteRegister a new account – No Promo Code necessaryOpt in for this promotion by depositing and placing at least £10 on football at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free betsNewcastle vs Chelsea: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here*Not got a BetMGM account? No problem!This offer is just for you, and it’s incredibly easy to claim!Simply register a new account, deposit and stake a minimum of £10 on football at odds of Evens (1/1) or greater. This must be done within seven days of opening your account with the bookmaker.Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with £40 in free bets!Newcastle vs Chelsea: Get £40 in free bets — claim yours here**BetMGM. New customers only. 7 days to place a qualifying bet of £10 at 1/1 (2.0) to receive 4 x £10 Free Bets: 1x £10 Free Bet on Football, 1x £10 Free Bet on Horse Racing, 2 x £10 Free Bet Builders. 7 day expiry. Exclusions apply. Stake not returned. 18+. Full T&Cs apply.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 – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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      Newcastle vs Chelsea prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Premier League preview

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      A mouth-watering contest awaits on Sunday as top four contenders Newcastle and Chelsea go toe-to-toe in a lunchtime showdown.Fourth place Toon sit one place ahead of the Blues in fifth – and only sit there on GOALS SCORED.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the huge St James’ Park fixture and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesNewcastle vs Chelsea previewJust three games remain in this season’s Premier League and any slip ups now could be fatal in the push for a Champions League spot next season.As it stands, Newcastle and Chelsea will both book their spot amongst Europe’s elite next season after the Premier League were granted an extra spot.But with Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa just one point and three points behind, respectively, the margin for error is so small heading into the final weeks.That’s why the late penalty from Alexander Isak to rescue a point for the Toon at the Amex last week could be mightily huge.That strike means they go into the contest with Chelsea ahead of Enzo Maresca’s men, albeit on goals scored as they’re locked together on points and goal difference.Chelsea joined them on 63 points last weekend with a good 3-1 win over Champions Liverpool – though the Reds filled their XI with plenty of squad players.That win did make it three Premier League wins on the spin, and Cole Palmer finally ended a long wait for a goal – even if it was from the penalty spot.They were also to rest their main XI on Thursday night when cruising into the Conference League final.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 2-1 at 15/2 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Sandro Tonali 21/1 with talkSPORT BET – HERENewcastle vs Chelsea latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Newcastle vs Chelsea predictionsProviderJacob Murphy has been a revelation for Newcastle this season with his goal contributions in the top flight.He has 19 goal contributions – 8G, 11A – in his 32 appearances, though hasn’t had any in his last three games.Can spring into action at any time and prior to that had three goals and four assists in previous five games which is a terrific return.Jacob Murphy to score or assist at 23/20 with William Hill – CLAIM HERECard happyJohn Brooks takes charge of Sunday’s game and he’s averaging 5.33 yellow cards per game in the Premier League this season.So that makes us deep dive into the booking market and Moises Caicedo is an obvious shout at 6/4.But Enzo Fernandez will have that Argentina-Brazil battle with Bruno Guimaraes in the middle of the park, with Newcastle’s midfield three the best in the division. 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