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Arsenal’s clash against Liverpool stopped after pitch invader HANDCUFFS himself to goal post
by Philippa Kaur 17 March 2022, 09:02
ARSENAL’S clash with Liverpool was temporarily halted when a pitch invader tried to HANDCUFF himself to the goalposts.The bizarre incident took place in the hour mark of the Premier League clash at the Emirates as an attention-seeking fan made it past security and entered the pitch.
A pitch invader halted the crunch Premier League clash between Arsenal and LiverpoolCredit: AFP
The attention-seeking fan tried to handcuff himself on one of the goal postsCredit: Reuters
Stewards approached the man and got him out of the pitch on the hour markCredit: Getty
The man – who wore a white T-shirt of a website on which he wrote ‘Just stop oil’ – tried to tie himself up on one of the posts and left Reds goalkeeper Alisson baffled as he stood nearby.
The Brazil international signalled to referee Andre Mariner, who paused the game as stewards attended to the matter at hand.
The security team managed to swiftly escort the trespasser out of the pitch despite some struggle.
The man was then recorded lying on his stomach in the surrounding area as stewards waited for him to get back up to his feet while the game resumed.
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Liverpool emerged victorious from this crunch clash as they beat Arsenal 2-0.
Diogo Jota opened the scoring when he beat Aaron Ramsdale at his near post on 54 minutes.
Roberto Firmino doubled the Merseysiders’ lead when he flicked the ball home from Andy Robertson’s cross after 62 minutes.
Jurgen Klopp’s men are now just one point away from high-flyers Manchester City.
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Liverpool are scheduled to face City in what promises to be a Prem title showdown on April 10 at the Etihad.
Arsenal, on the other hand, remain fourth with two games in hand and are thus in pole position for a top-four finish.
That would see the Gunners return to the Champions League, despite their worst ever Premier League start earlier this season.
The Emirates’ security team escorted the pitch invader swiftly despite some struggleCredit: Reuters
The game resumed after the fan was removed from the grass and taken to the surrounding areaCredit: AFP
The pitch invader then lied on his stomach while stewards waited for him to get back up to his feetCredit: AFP More
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‘Aubameyang’s a gift from heaven’ – Barcelona boss Xavi lauds ‘example’ striker in veiled swipe at Arsenal after axe
by Philippa Kaur 15 March 2022, 13:36
BARCELONA boss Xavi Hernandez has described new signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as a ‘gift from heaven’.He joined Barca on January’s transfer deadline day when Arsenal agreed to terminate his contract after a public fallout with manager Mikel Arteta.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been described as a ‘gift from heaven’ by XaviCredit: Getty
Aubameyang was on the scoresheet for Barcelona in Sunday’s 4-0 win over Osasuna.
And afterwards Xavi said: “Well, Auba has been a brilliant gift fallen from the sky for us because he’s very positive.
“He reacted very well in the dressing room. He’s adapted quickly to what the terms needs and the circumstances we are in.
“He finds space in behind, he can create chances, he scores goals. He works hard for the team.
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“He pushes the centre backs and the goalkeeper, so it’s a privilege to manage him and we know he’s got a lot of goals to give the team.
“I’m very pleased with him individually because he’s an example to follow in training and everyone in the squad.”
The striker has regained his goalscoring prowess with five goals in six LaLiga matches with the Blaugrana – something no one has done since Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2009.
The Gabon international has also matched the same record as other Barcelona legends, such as Ronaldo, Romario and Johan Cruyff.
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The 32-year-old has played a huge part in the Catalan giants’ sudden rejuvenation with a total of six goals in nine matches across all competitions.
And his latest strike came after Arsenal fan and SunSport columnist Piers Morgan slammed the North Londoners for letting Aubameyang go.
Morgan tweeted: “Arsenal fans have spent the past 2 hours gloating about why we’re so much better without Aubameyang and they’re so glad he’s gone.
“Meanwhile, he just scored his 6th goal in 9 games for Barcelona, which includes 5 goals in 6 LaLiga games. I miss you @Auba.”
Aubameyang caught wind of Morgan’s tweet and responded by suggesting his separation from the club was necessary for everyone’s benefit. More
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Red-hot Aubameyang joins exclusive list with Ibrahimovic, Ronaldo and Romario with Barcelona record after Arsenal exit
by Philippa Kaur 15 March 2022, 10:20
EX-ARSENAL star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s stunning debut campaign at Barcelona has seen him join a list of record-breaking club legends.Aubameyang joined Barca on January’s transfer deadline day when the Gunners agreed to terminate his contract after a public fallout with manager Mikel Arteta.
Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has matched a goalscoring recordCredit: Rex
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang matched a Barcelona record held by RonaldoCredit: Reuters
The striker has since regained his goalscoring prowess with five goals in in six LaLiga matches with the Blaugrana, which is something no one has done since Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2009.
The Gabon international has also matched the same record as other Barcelona legends, such as Ronaldo, Romario and Johan Cruyff.
The 32-year-old has played a huge part in the Catalan giants’ sudden rejuvenation with a total of six goals in nine matches across all competitions.
This comes after Arsenal fan and SunSport columnist Piers Morgan slammed the North Londoners for letting Aubameyang go.
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Morgan tweeted: “Arsenal fans have spent the past 2 hours gloating about why we’re so much better without Aubameyang and they’re so glad he’s gone.
“Meanwhile, he just scored his 6th goal in 9 games for Barcelona, which includes 5 goals in 6 LaLiga games. I miss you @Auba.”
Aubameyang caught wind of Morgan’s tweet and responded by suggesting his separation from the club was necessary for everyone’s benefit.
The Gunners are also doing well as they are fourth in the Premier League table with three games in hand and the Gabonese ace still has plenty of happy memories from his four-year stint at the Emirates.
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Aubameyang responded: “Thanks Piers but sometimes everyone benefits from a separation.
“Most important is that everyone is happy now and we had good times that I don’t forget.” More
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Arsenal star man Martin Odegaard was called ‘Norwegian Messi’ and Pep Guardiola vowed to make him best in the world
by Philippa Kaur 14 March 2022, 12:20
THE £30million Arsenal spent on Martin Odegaard last summer now appears to be a bargain.The 23-year-old playmaker has been instrumental in the Gunners’ push for a top-four finish since signing from Real Madrid.
Martin Odegaard has been Arsenal’s star man this seasonCredit: Reuters
Playmaker Odegaard was once called the ‘Norwegian Messi’Credit: Getty Images – Getty
He continued his fine form as Mikel Arteta’s side beat Leicester 2-0 to climb above Manchester United in the Premier League table.
And the playmaker, once dubbed the ‘Norwegian Messi’, is not short of admirers – with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believed to have been desperate to sign him when he managed Bayern Munich.
While during his time at Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo was wowed by Odegaard’s left foot and promise.
International team-mate Erling Haaland has also revealed the joy he has playing for Norway with Odegaard being his chief supplier.
Odegaard was the wonderkid we had already heard about at 14.
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The buzz around Odegaard as a young teen was incredible.
Astonishingly, he began training with the Stromsgodset first team aged just 13 and made his debut in Norway’s top flight at 15.
He was invited to train with the top clubs around Europe, including boyhood club Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Manchester United.
In 2015, it was Real Madrid who had clinched a deal for the-then sought-after 16-year-old for a fee of around £2.3million.
Norwegian football pundit and former striker Jan Aage Fjortoft explained why Odegaard chose the LaLiga giants.
Odegaard, left, was a teen prodigyCredit: Instagram @odegaard.98
At 15, Odegaard was playing top-flight football in NorwayCredit: Reuters
Odegaard starred for Stromsgodset and interested Europe’s biggest clubsCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
He said: “As you know, Liverpool was his favourite club, it was his favourite club as a child. I still think that the reason why he ended up at Real Madrid was quite simple, in my opinion.
“First of all, Real Madrid had a second team, the other three clubs did not. The second team (Castilla) coach was Zinedine Zidane. He is not a bad player, he is not a bad coach!”
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Guardiola wanted to work with Odegaard at Bayern Munich, according to Fjortoft – who now works as a journalist in his homeland after starring on our shores for Swindon, Middlesbrough, Sheffield United and Barnsley.
The Spanish boss was adamant he could turn the No10 into a world beater, and told Fjortoft so.
Fjortoft said on the Here We Go podcast that Guardiola relayed to his board: “You have to bring that boy (Odegaard) to Munich, you have to bring him to Munich! I will make him the best player in the world!”
However, Pep lost out to Real Madrid, although then-Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti wasn’t impressed by the fanfare surrounding the boy wonder.
He alleged that the club’s president Florentino Perez only signed Odegaard as a PR exercise.
In 2015, Odegaard signed for Real Madrid for £2.3mCredit: EPA
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was accused of signing Odegaard as a PR exerciseCredit: Alamy
Odegaard replaces Cristiano Ronaldo in a 2015 La Liga gameCredit: EPA
“When Florentino buys a Norwegian footballer, you simply have to accept it,” Ancelotti wrote in his book Quiet Leadership.
“Furthermore, the president decided that he would play three games with the first team as a public relations exercise.”
DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE?
After making his Real Madrid debut at 16, Odegaard found it hard to break into the first team.
In 2017, he was sent on loan to Heerenveen – where he initially struggled to find his feet.
However, once he scored his first goal in his 15th appearance there was no looking back and he grew from game to game with the Dutch side.
The following season, Odegaard stayed in Holland for a year-long loan to Vitesse Arnhem.
Converted to playing on the right wing, he scored 11 times and provided 12 assists on his way to being voted the club’s player of the season for 2018-19.
Loan spells with Heerenveen and Vitesse Arnhem (pictured) gave Odegaard first team football experienceCredit: Getty – Contributor
For the 2019-20 season Odegaard returned to Spain with Real SociedadCredit: AP:Associated Press
Odegaard returned to Spain for the 2019-20 season with Real Sociedad, his third loan in as many seasons.
And he starred in San Sebastian, scoring four times in 31 games – becoming a fans’ favourite with his brilliant passing – chipping in with six assists as well.
His form encouraged Zidane to keep Odegaard around this season, but with just nine appearances for the club (mostly from the bench) he grew frustrated by lack of first team opportunities.
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Bucking the trend of the naysayers, Cristiano Ronaldo was full of praise for Odegaard in an interview in 2015.
“You see many players with potential. I will mention Martin Odegaard of Madrid for example, at 16 he’s still young but you can see he’s a very good player,” he said.
“He’s a great player, I think he’s a young boy, he can still grow.
“He has a good future ahead. We must give him time to learn, to take his best decisions. But I see a lot of potential in the player, he has got a good left foot.”
Odegaard, who has 37 caps for Norway and is captain, has also been praised by Borussia Dortmund hot shot Erling Haaland as a dream team mate.
Speaking after scoring three times in a 4-0 Nations League win for Norway over Romania in 2020, a game in which Odegaard teed up Haaland twice, the fierce striker was full of praise of his pal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken highly about Odegaard’s talentsCredit: Rex Features
Norway team mate Erling Haaland loves playing with OdegaardCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Odegaard fell out of favour with Real Madrid boss Zinedine ZidaneCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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“Yes, I can simply split it (the hat-trick) in two (and share with Odegaard). It’s nice to play with Odegaard,” he told the Mail.
“It will only get better in the years to come. We are still young.”
Arsenal will be hoping Odegaard continues to blossom in North London, and help them back into the Champions League. More
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‘Everyone happy now’ – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells Arsenal fan Piers Morgan ‘separation’ to Barcelona best for all
by Philippa Kaur 14 March 2022, 09:51
PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG has told Piers Morgan that ‘everyone is happy now’ after his ‘separation’ from Arsenal.That’s after The SunSport columnist declared he ‘missed’ watching Aubameyang in action at the Emirates.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reckons his Arsenal exit worked out for everyoneCredit: Alamy
Piers Morgan still wishes Aubameyang was playing for Arsenal instead of BarcelonaCredit: Getty
Gunners fans were left stunned with Mikel Arteta sanctioned a deadline day free transfer for Aubameyang to Barcelona.
The former skipper had been frozen out after a ‘bust-up’ with staff – at least according to ex-teammate Gabriel.
And Auba has not looked back since after scoring five goals in six LaLiga matches.
Morgan took to Twitter on Sunday lamenting Aubameyang’s exit after seeing Arsenal cruise to a 2-0 win against Leicester.
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He wrote: “Arsenal fans have spent the past 2 hours gloating about why we’re so much better without Aubameyang and they’re so glad he’s gone.
“Meanwhile, he just scored his 6th goal in 9 games for Barcelona, which includes 5 goals in 6 LaLiga games. I miss you @Auba.”
This prompted a response from the Gabon star, who thanked Morgan for his kind words but insisted a split with Arsenal was the best solution for everyone.
Aubameyang replied: “Thanks Piers but sometimes everyone benefits from a separation.
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“Most important is that everyone is happy now and we had good times that I don’t forget.”
Aubamyang revealed this month he was delighted with his new surroundings, even calling the Nou Camp ‘home’.
He beamed: “Things are going very well with Xavi. He is a legend and will contribute many things to the club.
“Barca deserves to be in front and I am very happy there because I am at home. I’m Spanish for my mother’s sake.
“My grandfather was from Atletico and I just hope that wherever he is, he will be proud of me for playing in the league.
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Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta after Gunners pick up yet another win against Leicester
by Philippa Kaur 13 March 2022, 20:31
ARSENAL legend Arsene Wenger believes manager Mikel Arteta has recaptured the club’s spirit.Arteta oversaw the Gunners’ 2-0 victory over Leicester on Sunday, a result which keeps them in fourth place in the Premier League table with three games in hand.
Arsene Wenger is impressed with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s work in the dugoutCredit: Getty
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta led his team to a 2-0 victory over LeicesterCredit: PA
The north Londoners endured their worst ever Prem start this season but turned things around and are now in pole position to finish in the top four and return to the Champions League.
Wenger is very impressed with his former player’s work in the dugout and feels like the club is slowly going back to its roots.
However, the legendary manager warned the Spanish head coach he still has a lot of work to do.
Wenger told beIN Sports when asked whether Arteta has recaptured Arsenal’s spirit: “It looks like it, yes, I think so, yes.
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“We still have some way to go because we were dominating in England for some time.
“All the ingredients are there, the club has invested a lot of money for the first time since we have built the stadium.
“The team is stable now with their results, his leadership looks to be accepted by the players and there is a connection between him and the team.
“So overall, what you see from outside is positive.”
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Arsenal hang Oleg Luzhny shirt in dressing room and name ex-defender in squad list vs Leicester as he fights for Ukraine
by Philippa Kaur 13 March 2022, 15:40
CLASSY Arsenal hung Oleg Luzhny a shirt in the changing room for today’s game against Leicester – as their former defender fights for Ukraine in the defence against Russia.The Gunners also named him with his No22 and the Ukraine flag in the squad list between Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga on the back of the programme.
Arsenal printed a Luzhny 22 shirt for the clash against LeicesterCredit: Getty
He was included in the matchday programme squad listCredit: Getty
They also added a touching message inside – and provided fans with a positive update on Luzhny ahead of the Foxes clash.
Arsenal wrote: “Our thoughts are with our former defender Oleg Luzhny, a double winner with us in 2001/02, when he became the first Ukrainian player to win a major trophy in England.
“A hugely popular figure with team-mates and supporters, Oleg played 110 games for Arsenal between 1999 and 2003, after joining us from a very powerful Dynamo Kyiv team that had just beaten the Gunners in the Champions League.
“We have been in touch with Oleg, who has put his coaching career on hold, opting to join Ukraine’s Territorial Defence Force to try to protect his country and at the time of writing, Oleg and his family remain safe and we hope and pray this can remain the case.
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“As a small gesture of our support for the man who also won the 2003 FA Cup with the Gunners, Oleg takes his old No22 on the back page of today’s programme.”
Luzhny left Highbury in 2003 for a season at Wolves before finishing his playing career with Latvian side Venta – then went into coaching.
The 52-cap right-back returned to Ukraine following Vladimir Putin’s troops’ invasion last month.
And he insisted Ukraine will not give up in their fight to protect themselves.
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He told the Mirror: “Like all devoted Ukrainians, now I’m in Ukraine, with all our people defending our motherland. I joined the Territorial Defence Force.
“The situation is very tense, the siren sounds three or four times a day, also at night.
“People have to frantically dash to bomb shelters, women with small children, who don’t understand what is happening, they are terrified.
“Entire cities and towns are shelled and being destroyed, people are left without gas, electricity, water and food.
“But our nation stands united like never before.
“We will not give up, everyone is trying to assist in the best possible way.”
Luzhny won the double in 2001-02 and another FA Cup in 2003Credit: Getty More
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by Philippa Kaur 11 March 2022, 16:39
ARSENAL can strengthen their pursuit for Champions League football with a win against Leicester. The Gunners host Brendan Rodgers’ 12th-placed under-performers sitting in the top four, a point above Manchester United with three games in hand.
Arsenal are looking for their fifth win on the bounce having most recently beaten Watford 3-2.
Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli were among the goals that day and are expected to keep their place in the starting 11.
Following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure to Barcelona, it has afforded Alexandre Lacazette a lead role up front again.
Martin Odegaard, who opened the scoring against Norwich, is also likely to keep his place in the No10 role.
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Arsenal have been boosted with the return of Emile Smith Rowe, who could play out wide or in an advanced midfield role but is more likely to feature from the bench.
Martinelli could also be deployed centrally, replacing Lacazette, if Smith Rowe starts out wide.
Eddie Nketiah and Nicolas Pepe, who came on at Vicarage Road, are other contenders fit to start.
Arteta will be with regular midfield duo Thomas Partey and Granit Xhaka, though Mohamed Elneny and Albert Sambi Lokonga are alternatives.
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The Gunners will be expected to keep the same back line with Kieran Tierney and Cedric Soares at full-back.
Meanwhile Gabriel and Ben White will keep their place in a central defensive partnership.
Nuno Tavares is an alternate at full-back but Takehiro Tomiyasu is ruled out while Rob Holding is fit to contend for a place at centre-back.
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