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      Race for Champions League takes new twist as supercomputer predicts who’ll land £16m pay-day with run-ins compared

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted who will qualify for the Champions League.Liverpool and Arsenal have already booked their spots in the next season’s competition but the other three places are up for grabs.Newcastle look set to qualify for the Champions LeagueCredit: ReutersManchester City have a 95 per cent chance of making itCredit: GettyNottingham Forest and Chelsea are set to battle for fifthCredit: GettyStrong performances in Europe from English sides this term have earned them a bonus place in the Champions League – with the top five going in instead of just four.We have just a few more weeks of the the season to go and a Sky Sports supercomputer has rated each club’s chances of qualifying.Newcastle lead the race on 62 points and have an 84 per cent chance of finishing in the top five.The Toon are in stunning form, having won seven of their last eight games in all competitions.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut they have a tricky run-in with Brighton, Chelsea, Arsenal and Everton to play.For that reason, Manchester City are more likely to get into the Champions League as the number crunchers rate their chance at 95 per cent chance.They sit just one point behind Newcastle, but Pep Guardiola’s side are the favourites to win all their remaining games against Wolves, Southampton, Bournemouth and Fulham.Chelsea and Nottingham Forest look set to battle it out for fifth place after the latter’s shock 2-0 defeat to Brentford last night.Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAston Villa are in contention, but they have just 13 per cent hope.Enzo Maresca and Nuno Espirito Santo’s teams both have 60 points currently and it could all come down to a thrilling final day encounter as Forest head to Stamford Bridge.How the genius tactical play from Nottingham Forest is placing them firmly at the top of the leagueDespite Chelsea’s better goal difference, the supercomputer reckons Forest have the edge with 59 per cent chance compared to the Blues’ 49 per cent.Whoever misses out and finishes in sixth will have to settle for a spot in the Europa League.It is currently unclear if seventh will be a Europa or Conference League place as Crystal Palace have made the FA Cup final.If the Eagles beat City at Wembley, they will take one of the two Europa League spots from the Premier League table.And there could be six English clubs in next season’s Champions League as a Tottenham vs Manchester United Europa League final is likely after both secured leads in their semi-final first leg ties.Nottingham Forest are in danger of falling out the top fiveCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd and Tottenham fans facing brutal reality check for Europa League final as hotel rooms soar to £1,000 PER NIGHT

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham fans need to dig deep into their pockets to be at the Europa League final as prices soar.It looks set to be an all-English final in the Spanish city of Bilbao on May 21.It is set to be an all-English Europa League final in BilbaoCredit: ReutersFans face a travel headache trying to get to the Spanish cityCredit: GettyThe cost of flights and hotels for fans have soaredCredit: GettyUnited took a 3-0 lead back to Old Trafford for the semi-final second leg after beating Athletic Club last night.While Spurs saw off Bodo/Glimt 3-1 ahead of going to Norway.Both clubs have one foot in the final and supporters are researching their trips to Bilbao for the showpiece.But with less than three weeks to the game, the prices of hotels and flights have rocketed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLMany places to stay in the city centre have been booked up already and very few remain under £1,000 per night.All direct flights to Bilbao from London and Manchester across the entire week have sold out.The cheapest option to go the day before the game and leave the day after now involves a stop in Milan – though that will still break the bank at around £350.Fans could potentially fly to cities like Madrid and get a train or coach, or they face gruelling drives across Spain after landing elsewhere.Most read in Europa LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSUnited and Spurs fans have been left horrified at the costs, with one saying: “Just looked at hotels in Bilbao. Is there any camp sites near by?”Another added: “Good luck booking a hotel in Bilbao for the 21st.”Ruben Amorim will go all out to secure Europa League glory for Man Utd A third wrote: “Literally stuck between I need to get to Bilbao for the final and my bank account disagreeing with the flight paths.”More commented: “Corr flights and hotel priced for Bilbao are crazy for the Europa League final.”Man Utd ratings vs Athletic Bilbao as Fernandes leads by example but Ugarte strugglesMANCHESTER UNITED are on the cusp of a first European final since 2021 after stunning Athletic Club 3-0 in Bilbao.Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes ran the show in Spain to sink one of LaLiga’s meanest defences.Ruben Amorim opted for a bold XI as United faced up to Europe’s best home rearguard.Bilbao had conceded just 11 goals at the Estadio de San Mames all season, with the arena a cauldron of noise in the early stages.But after some half chances for the hosts, the game turned on its head following Casemiro’s opener against the run of play – after Harry Maguire channelled his inner Lamine Yamal.The Brazilian headed United ahead, with Dani Vivian controversially sent off just minutes later for hauling down Rasmus Hojlund in the box.Bruno Fernandes stepped up to roll in the spotkick before adding to the rout on the stroke of half-time, firing past Julen Agirrezabala one-on-one.Bilbao retreated into their own half for the remainder of the game, keeping the score down to three.And United – so dismal for much of this season – are now overwhelming favourites to reach the Europa League final.Here’s how SunSport’s Jim Sheridan rated the Red Devils in Bilbao… More

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      Dele Alli’s ex-girlfriend Ruby Mae goes braless in daring outfit as she leaves very little to the imagination

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      DELE ALLI’S ex girlfriend Ruby Mae has made the most of the stunning spring weather after being seen in a stunning outfit.Ruby dated former Tottenham star Dele between 2016 and 2021.Dele Alli’s ex-girlfriend Ruby Mae stunned in a dazzling dressCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeThe outfit saw her in a stunning diamond pattern sundressCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeRuby wowed in the braless sundressCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeRuby left little to the imaginationCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeShe also sported a green handbag with a horse and cherry accessoryCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeShe was standing in front of a field of rapeseed flowersCredit: Instagram / @rube_maeBut the model has not been looking back in anger as she was seen in a colourful braless dress.She was seen in a striking diamond pattern sundress.It boasted a wide range of colours from yellow and green to red and blue, with each pattern having three colours on the rim, interior and a middle circle respectively.Ruby, who has 91,000 followers on Instagram, wore the backless dress in a field of dazzling rapeseed flowers.READ MORE ON WAGSShe also showed off a green handbag complete with a cherry and pink horse accessories.Reacting to the pictures, one fan said: “Beauty.”A second said: “Stunning pics!!”A third added: “Gorge.”Most read in FootballA number of others commented: “Wow,” while others replied by posting love heart emojis.Three years following her relationship with Dele, Ruby exclusively told The Sun there was “no way” she would ever be a footballer WAG again.Beaming Dele Alli left speechless as Pochettino delivers heartwarming message live on Sky SportsRuby said: “To me, he was just my boyfriend. I didn’t think: ‘Oh my god, my boyfriend the footballer.’”It changed as he got bigger, but we kind of grew together.”Sometimes he wouldn’t have a day off for a whole month during the season. England international games take players’ time, too.”The best time was out of season when we’d go away in a group. We used to get a villa. I’d take my friends, he’d take his, and we’d chill.” More

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      Spain legend reveals plan to KIDNAP Man Utd star Antony after incredible loan transfer spell

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      SPAIN legend Joaquin is prepared to “KIDNAP” Antony to stop the winger from returning to Manchester United. The Brazilian’s sensational half-volley secured a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the first leg of their Europa Conference League semi-final.Spain and Real Betis legend Joaquin joked about kidnapping AntonyIt comes after Antony’s belter secured a narrow 2-1 win over FiorentinaCredit: GettyAfter picking up the ball outside the 18-yard box, Antony initially failed to get a long-range effort away on his favoured left foot. But he showed rapid reactions and excellent precision to smash the ball into the top corner with his right foot on the follow-up – which flew past his former Old Trafford team-mate David de Gea.The Brazil winger added to a thunderbolt opener from Abde Ezzalzouli to double the Betis’ lead.It marked his 10th goal contribution for the LaLiga outfit in what has been an incredible loan spell since he left Man Utd in January. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLuca Ranieri gave Fiorentina hope for the return leg in Italy by slamming a 73rd-minute reply.Antony’s future in Seville is up in the air, with United rejecting a £25m season-long loan deal for next term, preferring a permanent sale instead.But Betis legend Joaquin has urged his former side to do everything they can to keep the 25-year-old.The 43-year-old joked: “I’ll provide the car if he has to be kidnapped, but let him stay no matter what. Most read in FootballAntony has been a huge hit with his Betis team-matesCredit: RexCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”This is the moment to enjoy. I think important moments will come, and we’ll see later.”Antony’s strike took his tally to six goals and four assists across 19 appearances for Manuel Pellegrini’s side since joining in January.Antony leaves Man Utd with more yellow cards than goals as £86m Ten Hag flop goes down as one of worst transfers everHis influence has been a major factor in Betis’ push for European football, as the club currently sit sixth in the table.It comes as his parent club enjoyed a memorable night of their own, with United running out 3-0 winners against Betis’ LaLiga rivals Athletic Bilbao. Antony was, however, given a straight red in Betis’ 2-1 win over Getafe in February, before it was overturned by the Spanish Football Federation. More

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      Man City plotting huge summer overhaul with Pep Guardiola set to sign ‘five new players’ including England star

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      MANCHESTER CITY are set to sign at least FIVE new players as part of a major summer overhaul.Pep Guardiola’s side are hoping to bounce back quickly after so meekly surrendering their Premier League title to Liverpool this season.Manchester City are set for a major summer overhaulCredit: AlamyNottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is on City’s radarCredit: RexMan City – whose streak of four successive titles came to a bitter end last Sunday – have already spent £188m on four new signings in January, the best of them being forward Omar Marmoush.But Guardiola is now looking to strengthen in other areas, with a goalkeeper, full-back and creative midfielder among the targets.And City rarely get things wrong in the transfer market, with Marmoush already setting a new record for most Prem goals scored by a winter signing in the same season.A move for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White is in the works to replace departing club legend Kevin de Bruyne.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut Forest have reportedly slapped a £100m price tag on the England midfielder, who has five goals and nine assists in 34 Prem games this term.While City might have to battle Real Madrid for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, with the Bundesliga club set to ask for more than £100m, too.But the top priority is to trim the wage bill this summer, according to sources speaking to the The Athletic.Club legends Ederson and Bernardo Silva have been strongly linked with exits, with both contracts expiring in June 2026.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUnderstudy Stefan Ortega is also under contract for another year and has been linked with a move to Leverkusen.So they will need replacing, with City interested in Porto stopper Diogo Costa and 22-year-old Man Utd target Zion Suzuki.Pep Guardiola in iconic reaction to controversial Man Utd fans’ chantAfter so long at City, De Bruyne has earned £400,000-per-week over the last few years and Ederson nets around 120,000 every week.The Cityzens are also keen on bringing in a new full-back, with AC Milan loanee Kyle Walker set to permanently walk away from the Etihad in the summer.City are reportedly monitoring Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong and AC Milan left-back Theo Hernandez.But Guardiola wants an experienced starter after the signings of young centre-backs Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov in January.City are still operating with two full-time transfer chiefs, with incoming director of football Hugo Viana recently starting work, with Txiki Begiristain set to leave the club after the Club World Cup.  More

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      Arne Slot to be given ‘one of biggest transfer budgets in Liverpool history’ as four-man transfer shortlist revealed

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      ARNE SLOT is going to be able to splash the cash this summer with Liverpool giving him “no set budget”, according to reports.The Reds wrapped up the Premier League title with four games to go and are looking to build on their stellar season.Arne Slot is set to go on a spending spree this summerCredit: EPADean Huijsen is attracting interest and he has a £50m release clauseCredit: GettyMilos Kerkez is highly-rated by Anfield chiefsCredit: ReutersSince Slot’s arrival last summer, only winger Federico Chiesa and goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvi, who stayed at Valencia on loan this season, have been signed.But a much busier window is ahead for the club with the boss to be backed by “one of Liverpool’s biggest ever transfer budgets”, claim The Telegraph.Chief Richard Hughes was previously at Bournemouth and he is ready to go shopping at his old employers.Liverpool want to bolster their defence with Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez top targets.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe centre-back has a £50million release clause and there is set to be a major battle for his signature with the likes of Real Madrid involved.Despite being admirers of Kerkez, Liverpool are said to not want to overpay as they look for someone to share the left-back role with Andy Robertson rather than replace him.Remaining on the south coast, Antonie Semenyo is another Cherries star highly-rated on Merseyside.A top striker is Liverpool’s main priority and they see Newcastle’s Alexander Isak as the dream signing.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut they know a deal will prove very difficult and are instead supposedly looking at Eintracht Frankfurt ace Hugo Ekitike, who has an £80m price tag on his head.Liverpool’s transfer war chest is set to be hugely bolstered by player sales.Cheeky Mo Salah reveals Liverpool’s Premier League title felt way better without Klopp, Mane and FirminoThe champions will cash-in on keeper Caoimhin Kelleher for £25m amid interest from Premier League sides like Newcastle and West Ham.Saudi Arabian clubs are after Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota – but not all three will be sold at the end of the season.Offers will be reportedly considered for Joe Gomez, Kostas Tsimikas and on loan star Ben Doak, while the future of Harvey Elliot is unclear.Antoine Semenyo is a target for Liverpool this summerCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal vs Bournemouth prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Premier League preview

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      ARSENAL have it all to do in Paris on Wednesday, so how will they approach this game with Bournemouth on Saturday?SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the Emirates contest 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 exclusivesArsenal vs Bournemouth previewArsenal go to Paris next midweek with a deficit, though will be pretty pleased to still actually be in the tie.That makes this Saturday’s clash with Bournemouth a bit of an inconvenience.So it remains to be seen how Arteta approaches this one, particularly having fallen short in the title race yet again, and a Champions League spot for next season hasn’t quite been sewn up yet.The bookmakers are taking them on and they’re bigger than EVENS with most firms, which maybe hints at what could happen.Their home form hasn’t been particularly good recently either, having failed to win any of their last three at the Emirates and only winning three of the last eight – though one was that Real thumping. They welcome a Cherries side who have played themselves out of form at the wrong time when in the hunt for a European spot.They’ve won just once in their last 11 games – winning another on penalties in the cup after a draw in 90 minutes.Conceding in the 96th minute when leading Manchester United last time out hasn’t helped, though they were put down to 10 men with 20 minutes to play.Evanilson was wrongly sent off and has had that rescinded so will lead the line here.Bournemouth won the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign when the Gunners had William Saliba sent off in the first half.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 1-1 at 11/2 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Ethan Nwaneri 15/2 with talkSPORT BET – HEREArsenal vs Bournemouth 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*Arsenal vs Bournemouth predictionsAnt manAntoine Semenyo is just one of a cluster of Bournemouth players set to be linked with a move in the summer.And rightly too given his attacking output. 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      Rangers vs Celtic FREE BETS: Get up to £40 bonus to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

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