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      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Get £50 in Premier League free bets with Betfred

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      ARSENAL minds will inevitably be drifting to next week’s Champions League tie but there’s a Premier League job to do first when Crystal Palace visit on Wednesday.And brand new Betfred customers can claim a terrific £50 in free bets and bonuses when they sign-up and stake a tenner on the Emirates contest.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereArsenal vs Crystal Palace: Get £50 free bets HERE*How to claim..Betfred welcome offerVisit the Betfred website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Deposit £10 using a Debit CardPlace your first bet of £10 or more on any qualifying Sportsbook markets, at odds of Evens or greaterOnce that bet has settled, Betfred will credit your account with £50 in Free BetsBetfred: Get your £50 in free bets – Claim here*Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Get £50 free bets HERE*New to Betfred? Then you can claim this incredible offer.Simply visit the Betfred website using this link HERE* and register a new account using the Promo Code: BETFRED50Then you just need to deposit and stake £10 on any football market at odds of Evens or greater.When that first bet has settled — win or lose — Betfred will credit your account with the following free bets;3 x £10 to use on any Sportsbook Markets2 x £10 to use on Accumulators (4+ selections)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.*Betfred. New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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

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      ARSENAL return to Premier League action on Wednesday, looking to push back Liverpool’s title celebrations.That is just a matter of time, however. And the Gunners should have more than one eye on next week’s crunch Champions League semi final first leg with PSG.SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the midweek 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 exclusivesArsenal vs Crystal Palace previewArsenal absolutely battered Ipswich on Sunday, even before Leif Davis’ red card.That obviously wasn’t too big a surprise. What was a surprise perhaps was the strong side Mikel Arteta put out.Having seen the challenge on, and subsequent ice pack applied to, Bukayo Saka, it wouldn’t be at all a shock should the Arsenal boss make changes here.Even with a weekend off incoming before that PSG first leg next Tuesday, Arsenal cannot afford to lose the likes of Declan Rice or Saka, particularly with Thomas Partey suspended for the Emirates leg.Defeat here would hand the title to Liverpool, with the Reds wrapping things up with still five games to play themselves. Most of their supporters would likely be hoping that doesn’t happen, so they can secure it themselves when they return to action at the weekend.So it perhaps benefits them that the Gunners come up against a Palace side who look ready for the season to end.They conceded five goals in successive games before Saturday’s goalless draw with Bournemouth, making it one win from their last five games.The Gunners have won all of the last six meetings between the teams, scoring 20 goals in the process – including 5 goals in two of the last three occasions.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 3-0 at 8/1 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Ethan Nwaneri 6/1 with talkSPORT BET – HEREArsenal vs Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace predictions and tipsSome stand-inIt’s unlikely we’ll see Bukayo Saka feature here. 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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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      ‘That doesn’t happen’ – Gary Lineker broke down in tears over Ian Wright’s public show of support over MOTD axing

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      GARY LINEKER has opened up on his emotional response to Ian Wright’s Match of the Day boycott following his BBC suspension.Lineker, 64, was taken off air in March 2023 after the Beeb claimed that he had “breached their guidelines” regarding social media.Gary Lineker has opened up on his 2023 Match of the Day suspensionCredit: BBCLineker, 64, has struck up a close bond with his MOTD colleaguesThe veteran presenter had posted on X, comparing the Government’s plans to ban migrants arriving on small boats from settling in Britain with “1930’s Germany”.This sparked a “free speech row” as Lineker’s BBC colleagues Wright, Alan Shearer, Jermaine Jenas, Alex Scott, Mark Chapman and Micah Richards all refused to step in.Commentators subsequently also went on strike, leading to the programme going out with no punditry or analysis.Reflecting on the episode while speaking to the BBC’s Amol Rajan, Lineker said: “I was just having late lunch and Ian Wright went public saying… (that he would boycott)”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAsked if Wright called him in advance, Lineker continued: “No, but we have a group chat.”And the day before, I said this might result with them taking me off air.”And he went: ‘That’s so ridiculous’. And he said: ‘If they do, I’m not doing the show’.”It’s one thing saying that, it’s a very much different thing actually doing it.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”I was in the back of a cab on the way home when that happened and I was crying, because that doesn’t happen, that show of support, it’s incredible.”Lineker was later reinstated by the BBC, with Director General Tim Davie apologising for the “difficult period” for staff, presenters and audiences.Gary Lineker says BBC wanted him to quit MOTD to ‘change programme’ – despite star ‘um-ing & ah-ing’ about stayingLast November, The Sun revealed that Lineker would be stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season.The former striker will be replaced by a rotating cast of Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.Lineker will continue to present live coverage of FA Cup matches for the BBC during the 2025-26 season, before leaving the public broadcaster following the 2026 World Cup.Reflecting on the decision during his conversation with Rajan, Lineker admitted: “Well, perhaps they want me to leave. There was the sense of that.’A CHANCE TO CHANGE THE PROGRAMME'”I always wanted one more contract, and I was umm-ing and ahh-ing about whether to do three years [more].”In the end, I think there was a feeling that, because it was a new rights period, it was a chance to change the programme.”I think it was their preference that I didn’t do Match of the Day for one more year, so they could bring in new people.”Lineker has ruled out becoming a regular on another TV channel.Read More on The SunThe former England captain told FourFourTwo: “I don’t think you’ll see me doing much football, apart from the podcast.”I’ll do the odd thing, but I don’t think you’ll see me appearing regularly on another channel.”Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will replace Gary Lineker on Match of the DayCredit: PA More

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      Inside Leeds’ wild promotion celebrations with thousands of fans greeting team and former Man Utd star on the mic

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      LEEDS celebrated promotion back to the Premier League in jubilant scenes at Elland Road.A 6-0 thumping of Stoke followed by Burnley’s win over Sheffield United secured Leeds’ return to the top flight.There were jubilant celebrations as Leeds secured promotionCredit: RexWinger Largie Ramazani led the partyCredit: RexThe former Man Utd youth player danced around wildlyCredit: RexRamazani also took over the mic and interviewed his team-matesCredit: RexThere were wild celebrations as fans and players alike partied hard after the momentous achievement.Leeds winger Largie Ramazani took fans behind-the-scenes and interviewed his team-mates as they enjoyed their success.Amid champagne bottles being sprayed and players dancing Ramazani tried to ask the Leeds stars their thoughts on gaining promotion.Left-back Junior Firpo said: “It’s an unbelievable day. I’m really happy, I just want to enjoy now.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile Ao Tanaka shouted into the mic: “I am so happy. So happy. I can’t find the words.”Captain Ethan Ampadu and Patrick Bamford had few words to say but Manor Solomon, on loan from Tottenham, said: “I’m feeling amazing. I can’t find the words I’m so happy.”The likes of Wilfried Gnonto, Pascal Struijk and Joel Piroe – who put four past Stoke – celebrated with promotion banners draped around their shoulders.Ramazani, a former Manchester United youth player, then picked one up and flung it around before dancing, leading one fan to brand him the new Ezgjan Alioski – Leeds’ chief partyer the last time they were promoted to the Prem in 2020.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSPascal Struijk and Joel Piroe celebrate after thrashing StokeCredit: RexPatrick Bamford celebrates with Leeds fans, beer in handCredit: AlamyPlayers also sang along to ‘Don’t you know pump it up, the Whites are going up!’.Boss Daniel Farke later stepped outside to greet the thousands of fas gathered outside Elland Road.Leeds manager Daniel Farke reveals the Sir Alex Ferguson trick he cannot copy He danced along as fans sang his name and led a big cheer before applauding the crowd.After promotion was confirmed, Farke said: ‘I’m lost for words, which doesn’t happen that often. You could see from this morning that the atmosphere was amazing.”94 points at this stage of the season is unbelievable. The players should celebrate, our supporters should celebrate and we will definitely make sure that Easter Monday lasts for one or two more days.”It’s difficult on such an emotional day to reflect too much but it was a long road. It’s not easy to stabilise the ship after relegation, and to deal with the lost important players and a hangover from relegation.”I just want right now beer after beer, champagne after champagne and don’t bother me about football for a few days.'”We were not able to spend too much money and I was also a bit jealous that some other clubs could spend money.”Thousands gathered outside Elland Road to celebrate promotionCredit: PALeeds return to the Premier League after a two year absenceCredit: AlamyBurnley’s win over Sheffield United secured Leeds’ promotionCredit: PA More

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      ‘Don’t speak to me like that’ – Moment Ian Wright, 61, angrily confronts former Man Utd star before pair are split up

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright got into a heated confrontation with former Manchester United academy star Josh Harrop after a Baller League match on Monday.The pair came to blows following a clash between Wembley Rangers and FC RTW at the Copper Box Arena.Ian Wright and Josh Harrop clashed after a Baller League matchCredit: TikTok/ballerleagueukHarrop could be heard saying: ‘I’m a grown man, don’t speak to me like that.’Credit: TikTok/ballerleagueukTroy Deeney stepped in to diffuse the situationCredit: TikTok/ballerleagueukPrior to the match, Wembley managers Wright and Chloe Kelly decided to use their wildcard.They enlisted the help of Watford icon Troy Deeney – but it did not go to plan.Just minutes into his appearance, Deeney lost his temper and clattered into two opposition players off the ball.He first crashed into the back of Karim Kamhouri before barging into Tareiq Holmes-Dennis, sparking a melee on the pitch.READ MORE ON ARSENALDeeney was eventually shown a red card by referee Mark Clattenburg.But tensions also spilled over following the match.With FC RTW having won 4-3, Wright appeared to clash with former United academy player Harrop – who scored against Crystal Palace in his one and only first-team appearance in 2016/17.The RTW forward could be heard saying to Wright: “I’m a grown man, don’t speak to me like that.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesDeeney eventually stepped in to break things up.Fans took to X to react, with one person writing: “Imagine being rattled in the BALLER LEAGUE.”‘He’s lost it there’ – Huge brawl breaks out during Baller League after shocking challenge from former Man Utd starAnother commented: “Team Wrighty all the way.”While another, referring to Harrop, said: “That man scored a goal on debut for Man United… and now he is doing this?”Wembley Rangers now sit ninth in the 12-team Baller League table, with RTW just above in eighth.Harrop celebrates scoring for United on his debut in 2017Credit: PA:Press Association More

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      Leeds United fan ‘knocked out cold’ as boozy celebrations backfire after promotion-clinching win

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      A LEEDS fans was knocked out cold celebrating promotion to the Premier League.Burnley’s win over Sheffield United meant the Clarets and Leeds have returned to the top flight.A Leeds fan was knocked unconscious after falling into a supporter who slid on the floorCredit: XThe dangerous incident took place as Leeds fans celebrated promotionCredit: XDaniel Farke’s side have led the way for the majority of the season and will now battle Burnley for the title.Supporters were on cloud nine as Leeds thrashed Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road to all but book their place back in the Prem.But one fan was knocked unconscious after hitting his head on the concourse floor.The incident occurred by accident as the supporter tried to celebrate with a fan who had slide across the floor on his belly.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat fan ended up on top of the individual, who was knocked unconscious in the process, and quickly got up as other fans continued singing.Leeds fans have plenty to celebrate after bouncing back from a play-off final defeat last season to win promotion.They could even become centurions if they beat Bristol City and Plymouth Argyle in their remaining matches.The club are already preparing for life back in the Premier League by lining up a move to sign Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFour-cap England ace Johnstone, 32, has lost his place at Wolves under boss Vitor Pereira.The keeper has not played since December when Wolves lost 2-1 to Ipswich Town. ‘I dropped him straight away’ – Sam Allardyce reveals he never gave struggling Leeds star a game as it was ‘harming him’ More

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      Football legend close to tears in the stands as brother, 16, of Premier League star makes debut for Leeds

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      HARRY GRAY made his first team debut for Leeds on Monday – in front of his club legend great uncle.With the Whites 6-0 up against Stoke at Elland Road, the 16-year-old was introduced to replace Brenden Aaronson in the 86th minute.Harry Gray made his debut for Leeds on MondayCredit: GettyHe became the youngest member of his family to make his first team debutCredit: PAEddie Gray was emotional as his great nephew made his debutCredit: Sky SportsGray is a club legend at Elland RoadCredit: PAAs a result, he became the youngest member of his football family to make his senior debut.The forward is the younger brother of Archie Gray, who joined Tottenham in a £30million transfer from Leeds last July.His dad, Andy, also played for the Championship side, as did his grandad, Frank.And his great uncle, Eddie Gray, is a club legend.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEddie made 532 appearances for Leeds in his playing career and spent another four years as manager.The 77-year-old was in the stands to watch his great nephew make his debut on Sunday.He appeared emotional as Harry was introduced for the first time.Leeds’ 6-0 win over Stoke put them in pole position to earn promotion back to the Premier League with two games left to play.Most read in ChampionshipCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd the club’s spot in the top division was confirmed when Burnley clinched a 2-1 win over Sheffield United later in the evening.Players stayed at Elland Road after their match to watch the huge clash. ‘I dropped him straight away’ – Sam Allardyce reveals he never gave struggling Leeds star a game as it was ‘harming him’And they partied late into the evening when their promotion was confirmed.Burnley also earned automatic promotion with the win over Sheffield United.Harry Gray is the brother of Tottenham star Archie GrayCredit: Getty More

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      English league set for most bonkers final day ever with SIX-HORSE title race and leaders who could win and not go up

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      THE National League South title race is going down to the wire with SIX teams able to win the league going into this weekend’s final day.With only one team earning automatic promotion to the National League, it’s been a battle for the ages heading into the season’s final stretch.Tyler Harvey’s double saw Truro win 2-0 on Easter MondayCredit: RexTorquay United also won to remain very much in the title huntCredit: RexTruro City occupy top spot following their 2-0 win at Weston-super-Mare.Tyler Harvey’s second half double saw the Cornish side finish Easter Monday ahead of Devon rivals Torquay on goal difference, with both sides locked on 86 points following the Gulls’ 3-0 triumph over Weymouth at Plainmoor.Harvey’s 97th minute penalty took Truro’s goal difference to +30, two ahead of Torquay’s tally of +28.If both sides win on the final day, Torquay could still be champions if their victory is by three goals more than Truro’s.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe Tinners host relegation-threatened St Albans City this Saturday, while Torquay go to Hemel Hempstead Town.Worthing – who had a film made about their incredible rise under inspirational owner George Dowell – missed the opportunity to go into the final day in top spot following their 1-1 Bank Holiday draw with fellow promotion hopefuls Dorking.Jack Spong gave the Rebels the lead on 42 minutes, only for Alfie Rutherford to equalise for Wanderers shortly after the interval.Third placed Eastbourne, meanwhile, won 1-0 at Salisbury yesterday, meaning they and Worthing are both one back from Truro and Torquay on 85 points apiece.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWorthing drew 1-1 with Dorking on Easter MondayCredit: AlamyEastbourne are on +24 goal difference and host Weston-super-Mare this Saturday.Worthing, meanwhile, sit fourth on +16 – with a trip to Enfield Town to come this weekend.Fire alarm at Stockley Park sees VAR SCRAPPED in middle of Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest match as statement releasedBoreham Wood and Dorking go into the final day fifth and sixth respectively on 83 points apiece.Both sides possess a better goal difference than Truro, Torquay, Eastbourne and Worthing.So if Truro and Torquay both lose, and Eastbourne and Worthing fail to win, Boreham Wood would become champions with a win at Tonbridge.That is, unless Dorking were to beat Chesham United by four goals more than their margin of victory, in which case Marc White’s side would be unlikely champions.Six teams can still win the National League SouthCredit: Sky SportsFollowing Truro’s win at Weston yesterday, their boss John Askey told the BBC: “The other results and us getting a win today puts it back in our court.”At the start of season if you said you need to win your last home game to possibly win the league we’d have all taken it.”Torquay boss Paul Wotton, who left Truro for the Gulls last year, said: “We had a perfect start and I thought the first 15 minutes we were electric.”I think that’s our seventh clean sheet in nine games, we’re on a hell of a run of form, and now there’s no if’s and ands, it’s set in stone what we’ve got to do next week.Read More on The Sun”For us to be where we are with a game to go, after the club nearly went out of existence last year – I’ve signed 31 players, lots of comings and goings, and I think to take it down to the last game is tremendous.”I can’t wait, I wish it was tomorrow. There’s an awful lot to play for, and I’ve said for a long time it can go down to the last five minutes of the last game, and it looks like that’s going to be the case.”Final day fixturesSaturday 26 AprilDorking Wanderers vs Chesham UnitedEastbourne Borough vs Weston-super-MareEnfield Town vs WorthingHemel Hempstead Town vs Torquay UnitedTonbridge Angels vs Boreham WoodTruro City vs St Albans City More