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    Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk brutally responds to fan who asked for selfie before taunting him with Arsenal jibe

    MYKHAILO MUDRYK had a brutal response to an Arsenal fan who trolled him seconds after asking for a selfie.Despite failing to hit the ground running for Chelsea, the Ukraine international is still a popular figure among young footie fans.
    Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk brutally responds to fan who asked for selfie before taunting him with Arsenal jibe
    The Chelsea star hit back at the Ukrainian Gooner as he
    One such fan recently managed to nab the winger for a snap – after which he decided to troll him.
    The Gunners fan said to the winger: “North London is red.”
    A perplexed Mudryk, who was on Arsenal’s wishlist before his £88.5million move to Stamford Bridge, couldn’t quite believe the jibe.
    He replied: “Why [are] you asking for a photo then?”
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    Footage of the exchange went viral, prompting a received a slew of comments on social media platform X.
    One viewer said: “You shouldn’t be asking for a photo if London is red.”
    Another said: “Don’t mess with Mudryk.”
    And another said: “That’s a good reply. “Why ask for the photo then?”
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    One remarked: “Man with a savage response.”
    Another chimed in: “I love this guy.”
    One Chelsea fan said: “We’ve got a fighter in him.”
    Another of the Stamford Bridge faithful said: “Good response Mykhailo!
    “Time to smoke them next Saturday.”
    Mudryk has struggled to adapt to the rigorous demands of the Premier League since his January move from Shakhtar Donetsk.
    The 22-year-old has only found the back of the net ONCE in 25 appearances, in which he’s only provided two assists.
    Mudryk and Chelsea team-mates will be back in action on October 21, welcoming London rivals Arsenal to Stamford Bridge.
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    Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle in transfer battle for England wonderkid dubbed ‘the next Jadon Sancho’

    ARSENAL, Chelsea and Newcastle are all in the hunt for Borussia Dortmund’s English star Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, according to reports.The winger, 19, broke through into the German side’s first team towards the end of the 2021/22 campaign having left Manchester City in 2020.
    Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is beginning to make a name for himself at Borussia DortmundCredit: EPA
    Since then, he has racked up 29 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit, scoring three goals and providing one assist.
    He recently extended his contract with Dortmund until 2028, so a move seems unlikely in the near-future.
    But according to Bild, several Premier League clubs are interested in the young sensation.
    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is understood to be a “big fan” of the forward, with the Gunners seeing “huge potential” in him.
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    However, Chelsea and Newcastle are also monitoring his situation.
    Dortmund are said to have TRIPLED Bynoe-Gittens’ salary when agreeing his new deal.

    He was previously believed to be on around £860,000 per year, but that has now increased to roughly £2.6million.
    He has been likened to Manchester United man Jadon Sancho – who also made his name at Dortmund.
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    Jude Bellingham and Jadon Sancho both excelled at DortmundCredit: Getty
    The English winger, 23, contributed 50 goals and 54 assists in 137 games for the club.
    He then moved to Old Trafford in 2021 – a switch that is yet to work out.
    Real Madrid sensation Jude Bellingham also rose to superstardom at Dortmund, before securing a move to the Bernabeu and establishing himself as one of the best players in world football. More

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    Victor Osimhen is perfect fit for this Premier League team as Chelsea and Arsenal lead transfer fight for Napoli star

    FIVE months is a very long time in football. Back in May, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen confirmed his place as a legend among fans of Napoli. 
    Victor Osimhen has become the superstar of Napoli but could be on the moveCredit: Getty
    The 24-year-old attacker scored 26 league goals and registered four assists as the team from the south of Italy won their first Serie A title for 33 years.
    His face appeared on walls and posters all throughout the city, alongside the eternal hero of Naples Diego Maradona.
    Now, eight games into the Serie A season we see Napoli sitting in 5th position, seven points behind league leaders AC Milan. 
    And things have started to unravel. 
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    Last month Osimhen reacted with disbelief when substituted as his team chased a goal against Bolgna. 
    And he was outraged when the club’s official social media accounts appeared to mock the Nigerian forward for missing a penalty.All talk of a new deal has now stalled and now it appears that there is a strong chance that Osimhen will leave the club sooner rather than later.
    However Osimhen will not be cheap. 
    He is under contract until the end of the 24/25 season and De Laurentis is known as an owner who is not easy to negotiate with. 
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    This will limit the potential destinations for Osimhen to either the Saudi Pro League or the Premier League.
    Even with the riches on offer in the Premier League though there are only a handful who are likely destinations for the Nigerian. 
    Manchester City have Erling Haaland leading the line while Manchester United have invested £72m in Rasmus Hojlund. 
    Osimhen does not fit the playing style of Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp and as such we are down to a choice between Arsenal and Chelsea.
    We take a look at which club would suit Osimhen better for a January transfer move.
    Ability to lead the line
    At the moment Arsenal have a choice between Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus to lead the line as the lone striker in their 4-3-3 system. 
    In the summer they spent a significant fee to take Kai Havertz from Chelsea but, despite playing as a centre forward for Chelsea, he has featured more as an advanced central midfielder so far for Arsenal.
    While there is no doubt that Nketiah and Jesus have huge amounts of ability neither of them really has the physical profile of an elite No9. 
    When you think about the likes of Haaland, Hojlund, Harry Kane or even Robert Lewandowski you start to notice that they all have size and a presence, along with great mobility. 
    Jesus is more comfortable when in the channels of even the wide areas and Nketiah is quick but less physically powerful.
    Napoli are on the counter-attack and the ball has been played towards the opposition half with Osimhen as the only player near the ball. He is up against two defenders but not only does he have the pace to reach the ball first he is powerful enough to outplay the first defender before driving towards goal
    This lack of a more powerful forward limits the tactical approach that Arsenal can take and given the way that they have developed under Mikel Arteta they would benefit from being able to play longer at times. 
    Having the option to play slightly longer and to launch a counterattack can make opposition teams play deeper and this would allow Arsenal to control games more.Too often we see Nketiah or Jesus either drop too deep or come out into the wide areas as Arsenal are looking to attack quickly.
    By not positioning themselves centrally they take an option away, as well as allowing the opposition central defenders to be more comfortable without a direct opponent looking to play tight to them.
    Here, as Arsenal look to transition to a counter attack we see the ball being won and played through the midfield. Nketiah, however, is far too deep and as such he is not in a position to instantly look to attack space behind the defensive line.
    Adding a forward with the profile of Osimhen would create more options in the attack for Arsenal. 
    His presence leading the attacking line would force opposition defenders to play further back as he is more comfortable positioning himself against the last man with his back to goal and he has the pace to threaten with runs behind. 
    This, in itself, would create space between the opposition midfield and defence that Arsenal could look to exploit.
    Presence in the area
    While both Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Jesus are, relatively, good finishers, neither of them can be described as having a particularly strong presence in the opposition penalty area. 
    Nketiah is quick and has good movement when looking to attack the first ball in the area while Jesus is perhaps more likely to drop out of the area or stay towards the edge to look for a potential cut back opportunity.
    Osimhen would offer something completely different to the other two forwards for Arsenal as not only does he have real power and presence in the area but he displays intelligent movement in order to lose the defender. 
    Osimhen is very strong in the air and he will score more than his fair share of headed chances but this is a result of his ability to read the game and the flight of the ball as it comes into the area.
    Here, we see Osimhen isolated at the far side of the area against a single defender. As Kvaratskhelia cuts back to his right foot we see Osimhen pull off the blind side of the defender before making a strong movement towards goal to meet the ball
    Osimhen has great movement in the final third but crucially, and importantly for Arsenal, he displays a real willingness to play between the width of the goals. 
    His positioning and his ability to play with his back to goal or to spin and run behind the opposition defence means that the opposition central defenders have to be more disciplined in terms of holding their position and not allowing Osimhen to isolate on one of them. 
    By effectively pinning the central defenders deep in this manner Osimhen creates space for the central midfielders of Napoli to move into higher positions or for the wingers to come inside.
    Given the options that Arsenal have in midfield and on the wings, this could be extremely effective for Arteta’s side.
    With the ball on the near side we see Eddie Nketiah looking to make a long run to attack space in the penalty area. Nketiah tends to make straight-line movements that are explosive but he is less dominant in the area than Osimhen is
    Even when Osimhen is the only player in the area when the ball is played either from the wings or from deeper central areas he is capable of creating chances on his own and his dominance in the air can draw opposition defenders towards him in the area. 
    This kind of profile can create a huge threat for a team who play the way that Arsenal do.
    Linking with the midfield
    The presence that we have already discussed that Osimhen has in the area extends to his ability outside of the area to play with his back to goal. 
    His ability to pin opposition defenders and to receive in the final third allows Napoli to comfortably progress the ball forward and into dangerous areas. 
    Crucially, when receiving the ball in these areas he has the ability to either spin and attack space behind the defence or to play intelligent passes out or back to move the opposition defence and exploit space.
    This is something that Gabriel Jesus is also very strong at receiving back to goal and linking play but he displays a clear tendency and preference to do so either in the channels or even out in the wide areas.
    How Victor Osimhen and Gabriel Jesus compare this season
    Osimhen is in a central position, and as he receives the ball he has attracted two defensive players over to him. This creates space on the near side for the winger and Osimhen bounces the ball outside to create a chance
    For all that Arsenal, under Arteta, have impressed with the rate of their development from a tactical perspective there are still areas in which they need to develop. 
    While they attack well they lack a real focal point in the attack and a player who will provide the attacking platform that they can play into in order to move the attack forward.
    Osimhen is much better rounded in this regard than either Nketiah or Jesus and his strength and intelligence when it comes to receiving and linking the play would clearly add another dimension to the attack for Arsenal.
    Here, we see Arsenal building the attack from a deeper position. Nketiah has dropped so deep that he effectively receives the ball short from the player in possession. A more advanced position, as marked here, would allow Arsenal to play through the lines.
    While Arsenal have developed into a team that builds and creates the attack from a very specific base in the defensive and midfield lines, they are still missing a genuine platform in the attack that they can play into.
    Victor Osimhen would fit this profile for them perfectly.
    What about Chelsea?
    While it is true that Arsenal are better placed to ‘win now’ given their squad and the structures already in place around the first-team, Chelsea are likely to be very keen to sign the impressive Osimhen. 
    Chelsea also have the finances needed to pull off a deal for a player like him.
    There is no doubt that Osimhen would absolutely improve Chelsea, he would improve almost any team in the world.
    But even more so for Chelsea who are relying this season on two relatively inexperienced strikers in the 22-year-olds Nicolas Jackson and Armando Broja.
    Chelsea are creating chances at a good rate and if their finishing success was better then they would be performing far better in the Premier League this season.
    Nicolas Jackson has two goals to Victor Osimhen’s six
    Chelsea are creating chances but are not taking them. Jackson takes up a good initial position though, central and between the centrebacks, this is exactly the kind of positioning that we would expect to see from Osimhen. However Jackson missed the chance.
    They are still producing good quality chances at a relatively high rate, they are just struggling to consistently finish those chances.
    The signing of a player like Osimhen would improve them immediately and given his consistent form in front of goal in recent seasons you have to think that he would be in a position to finish more of the chances that Chelsea are producing.
    With Enzo Fernandez in midfield Chelsea have one of the best creative passers in football and with the likes of Raheem Sterling in form on the wing we see Chelsea having the ability to dominate teams. 
    So far, however, they have lacked fluidity and a cutting edge
    Again we see Jackson with a shot on goal and a chance that you cannot help but feel that Osimhen would have taken. This time it is Raheem Sterling in possession in the area and as he pulls the ball back we see Jackson in space to receive centrally
    With a striker like Osimhen, who is capable of leading the line and playing as an isolated striker, Chelsea would be able to mix up the way that they look to attack. 
    They would be able to play longer to escape pressure with the knowledge that Osimhen can take the ball and hold it or drive at defenders when isolated and that the ball would not just come straight back.
    However in Broja and Jackson they already have two promising, if faw, young central strikers.
    And the addition of Osimhen would stifle their chances of ever making the grade at Stamford Bridge.
    Conclusion
    Make no mistake about it. Victor Osimhen is going to be expensive. 
    Napoli will not sell him cheaply and they will look to maximise value. The thing is though that he will almost undoubtedly prove to be worth the fee. 
    His profile and playing style feel perfectly suited to the Premier League and Arsenal are without a doubt the club that make the most sense for him.
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    Signing Osimhen would take Arsenal to the next level and could lead to them becoming a truly dominant force.
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    Ian Wright urges Arsenal to make big-money transfer for £80m-rated star who is the ‘last piece in the jigsaw’

    IAN WRIGHT has urged Arsenal to sign Ivan Toney as he believes the striker is the “last piece in the jigsaw” for the Gunners squad.The Brentford star will not come cheap though as the Bees have slapped an £80million price tag on him.
    Ian Wright has urged Arsenal to sign Ivan ToneyCredit: PA
    £80million-rated Toney is currently serving an eight-month suspensionCredit: Alamy
    Toney, 27, is currently serving an eight-month suspension for breaching betting regulations.
    The forward returned to training last month but is not able to play competitively until January 17.
    However, the Bees have rated their star man at £80million with Toney’s contract not due to expire until summer 2025.
    But Arsenal legend Wright feels bringing Toney to North London is the key to helping the club take the final step to winning major titles this season.
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    He said on the Stick to Football podcast by Sky Bet: “You know the thing with the way we play and how we spread goals about last season.
    “Yes it took us to a certain place but I don’t think the Toney links will go away.
    “I believe that Arsenal in what we’re trying to do now – the margins are so small now – you cannot afford to miss those chances and not win those games.
    “The Toney links don’t go away because you can see that’s probably the last bit in the jigsaw.
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    “It’s obvious for everyone to see that this is the last piece. He will do it if it can be done.”
    But Premier League rivals Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham may join the race for the Bees main man, according to the Daily Mail.
    A great sign for the Gunners is that Toney is keen on a move to the Emirates, meaning they are in prime position to snatch his signature, the report claims.
    Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah have led the line for the Gunners this season but have scored just three Premier League goals between them.
    And Mikel Arteta is said to be aware of the goal deficiency in the team and claims Toney “ticks a lot of boxes” for the Spaniard despite his hefty price tag.
    If the Gunners make the big-money transfer in January this will most definitely affect their summer spending next year.
    But Wright’s pal Roy Keane vowed on the podcast that the Gunners need to recruit a striker now to the squad to take the top of the table.
    He said: “Arsenal can win the league, but they would need that striker. It’s great when you’re watching a team that can play.” More

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    Arsenal fans convinced they are triggering Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause after spotting his Instagram antics

    HOPEFUL Arsenal fans online were left convinced the club will trigger Bruno Guimaraes’ release clause. The Brazilian joined Newcastle in January for £40million despite interest from Arsenal.
    Arsenal fans online were left convinced the club will trigger Bruno Guimaraes’ release clauseCredit: Reuters
    And he has become an instant hit among supporters on Tyneside and recently signed a new five-year deal.
    Included in the contract is a release clause worth £100million and Gooners have backed Arsenal to match it.
    That is because Guimaraes showed his public support for Gabriel Martinelli, who scored the winning goal against Manchester City.
    Guimaraes commented “Martishow” on his international team-mate’s Instagram post.
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    And Gooners let their imagination run wild as one said: “We’re triggering that release clause brother sit tight.”
    Another added: “We will trigger your release clause brother.”
    Guimaraes – who joined Newcastle from Lyon – has spoken out publicly about Arsenal’s previous interest in him.
    He told Globo via GFFN in 2021:  “Arsenal approached my agent, but there was no offer.
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    “My aim, and I made it clear to Juninho, is to win a title with Lyon. The fans have not had one for a long time.
    “We have the Coupe de France, the Europa League and the league. It is difficult with the level that PSG are at, but anything can happen.
    “My aim is to win a title here, but I have never hidden my desire to play in the Premier League.”
    Guimaraes was unable to lead Lyon to silverware but he contributed to Newcastle’s top four finish last season.
    Now Eddie Howe’s side sit eighth and unbeaten in four after a difficult start to the new campaign.
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    How to join The Sun’s brilliant new Arsenal WhatsApp channel in three easy steps

    ARSENAL will be hoping to do one better than last season and WIN the Premier League – and you can keep up to date with it all by joining The Sun’s dedicated WhatsApp Channel.Click here to join our Arsenal WhatsApp channel – it’s totally free and keeps you up-to-date with live scores and fixtures as well as the latest Gunners transfer news.
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    The Sun has launched an Arsenal WhatsApp Channel to keep fans in the loop
    Arsenal fans are dreaming of winning the Premier LeagueCredit: Alamy
    Boss Mikel Arteta has got Gunners fans dreaming of lifting the Prem trophy and ending 20 years of hurt.
    You’ll be able to react to The Sun’s award-winning journalism with your favourite emoji, and see what everyone else thinks too.
    But comments are OFF – so don’t worry about your phone being flooded with endless messages from fellow Sun fans.
    And don’t panic about privacy! Other readers won’t see any of your personal info, including your name and phone number.
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    Here’s how to sign up and join in.
    How to join The Sun’s Arsenal WhatsApp channel
    If you’re browsing on your iPhone or Android, just click this invite link and it will take you to the channel – then click “Follow” at the top-right of the screen.
    If you’re on desktop, use your phone to scan the QR code below and it will take you directly to our Sports WhatsApp channel.
    Scan this QR code to take you directly to our Arsenal WhatsApp channel
    If those methods don’t work, make sure you’re updated to the latest version of WhatsApp.
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    And once you’re in, hit the bell at the top of the screen to get notifications for our breaking stories.
    Remember: you can turn them off at any time!
    Where to find the latest Sun Online news
    If you want to find the The Sun’s Channel in your WhatsApp, it’s super-easy.
    Just tap the “Updates” icon on the menu bar.
    On an iPhone, that’s on the bottom-left – while Android users will find it in the middle at the top of the screen.
    You’ll then see a panel for any Sun channel that you’ve subscribed to, where you can get our best must-read stories.
    Tap on any post to read the story, see the photo or watch the clip.
    And if you like it, press and hold to react with an emoji.
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    Your phone number will be private from everyone, although The Sun’s group admins will be able to see your profile name.
    Any messages will vanish from the channel after 30 days, so make sure you don’t miss any!
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    Shakira snubs Barca star ex Pique AGAIN as she confirms shock support for Premier League giants after Waka Waka chant

    SHAKIRA has taken another brazen swipe at her ex Gerard Pique by showing her support for a Premier League giant on social media after footie fans remixed her Waka Waka hit.The Colombian pop star took to Instagram to send her encouragement to Arsenal F.C. during a heated match against Bournemouth.
    Shakira took to Instagram to publicly display her support for Arsenal F.C. in a brazen swipe at her ex Gerard PiqueCredit: Getty
    The Colombian pop star responded to a video of Arsenal fans chanting her hit songCredit: Instagram/@shakira
    Fans of Arsenal adapted the singer’s trilingual bop Waka Waka, featuring Freshlyground, which served as the official Fifa song for the 2010 World Cup.
    Footie fans remixed the hot hit to craft a new chant for the team’s latest signing, Kai Havertz, a former Chelsea forward.
    The chant swept through the Vitality Stadium during Arsenal’s epic 4-0 triumph over Bournemouth, earning Shakira’s endorsement.
    The 46-year-old took to Instagram to share a video on her story of the cheering and chanting fans while captioning the post “Go Arsenal!” – an apparent dig at her football star ex, Gerard Pique.
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    Based on the tune and lyrics to Waka Waka, the Havertz chant goes: “Tsamina mina, eh eh, Waka Waka, eh, eh, sixty million down the drain, Kai Havertz scores again”.
    It is yet to be seen whether the chant will stick around throughout the season, but it may become a regular feature at games.
    In another display of interest in the football club, Shakira visited the Emirate Stadium for a fixture between Arsenal and Manchester United last month.
    The Gunners, under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, faced off against the Red Devils in what was their fourth Premier League game for the season.
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    The tense game saw Alejandro Garnacho score a goal that was later disallowed, and Gabriel Jesus eventually sealed the deal for the Gunners with a goal in injury time at 90 + 11 minutes.
    Shakira shared her experience at the Emirates Stadium on Instagram, showing fans the post-match victory celebrations alongside a heart-eyes emoji.
    The singer has barely been able to stay out of the headlines with the constant jabs at her ex, a former Spanish World Cup winner.
    On October 2, the stunning singer called herself “The Boss” in a horseback photo in a major swipe at Pique.
    The star shared a snap of her music video for her latest track El Jefe, seemingly hitting back at the football ace.
    She was also spotted on Instagram taking a thinly veiled swipe at her ex as she called him “empty” while sending fans wild with her sultry dance moves.
    In the clip, she could be seen lip-syncing her song Copa Vacia while sporting a strappy orange tank top and skintight jeans.
    The pair split last year after 12 years together after the footie star came under fire after it was alleged that he cheated on the singer and that she discovered his alleged affair thanks to a jar of strawberry jam.
    The cheating claims have not been confirmed but it seems as though the footballer has plans to wed his new beau Clara Chia and is set to announce their engagement, according to Spanish media.
    After dropping multiple diss tracks to Pique, Shakira also seems to be moving on, as she’s already been rumoured to be linked to multiple A-listers.
    Many have speculated that the Colombian star was dating F1 ace Lewis Hamilton, while others thought she and Hollywood icon Tom Cruise had grown close.
    Hamilton and the singer were first spotted when Shakira attended the Miami Grand Prix, where they appeared to share an intimate dinner afterward.
    Cruise, 60, was said to have been “flirting” with the Colombian-born singer before she became involved with Hamilton.
    Later on in the summer, Shakira brushed off speculation about the potential “love triangle”.
    But although Shakira seems to be doing well following the messy split from Pique, she has recently come under criticism for a slew of actions that have left fans disappointed.
    She got into hot water after she was spotted not doing anything when a security guard grabbed a fan by the neck who was trying to get close to her.
    According to local reports, the incident occurred in the first week of October at a Miami hotel during Latin Music Week 2023.
    Many viewers who saw the footage of the “assault” said she should have stepped in for the fan after questions were raised as to whether the security guard had overstepped his professional boundaries.
    In recent days testimonies have also come forward about Shakira’s behaviour in the workplace after a dancer, Jenni Garcia, said the singer didn’t pay her for 12 performances.
    “She took me out of my dressing room and I was topless. She also went into our bathroom because hers was broken and the security staff took us out.
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    “When she came out she didn’t even thank us. I spoke to security to get them to let us in,” she told YouTube channel La Saga.
    But despite her claims, Garcia described Shakira as a “great artist” but said she has “lost respect” for her following her experiences.
    Arsenal fans crafted the new Waka Waka chant in honour of star signing Kai HavertzCredit: Getty
    Shakira has made several public swipes at her ex Pique – a former Spanish Wolrd Cup winnerCredit: Getty
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    New footage shows what started Kyle Walker and Erling Haaland’s furious bust-up with Arsenal staff after Man City defeat

    NEW footage of Kyle Walker’s bust-up with Arsenal’s set-piece coach has emerged.The England international squared up to Nicolas Jover – who used to work at City – moments after the defending Premier League champion’s defeat at the Emirates on Sunday.

    Kyle Walker had an angry exchange with Arsenal set-piece coach Nicolas JoverCredit: SKY SPORTS
    He ended up confronting Jover and was quickly backed up by Erling HaalandCredit: SKY SPORTS
    A melee ensued as members of both teams got involvedCredit: SKY SPORTS
    The incident was sparked by Walker’s furious snubbing over Jover’s offer of a post-match handshake, which the set-piece specialist didn’t bite his tongue over.
    An angry Walker took umbrage with something the German-born Frenchman said and decided to square up to him, with Erling Haaland backing him up.

    A minor scuffle ensued as members of both teams intervened but cooler heads eventually prevailed, although Walker was still the picture of anger as he trudged off the pitch.
    Haaland also had to be held back before eventually being led down the tunnel.
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    FA chiefs have decided NOT to take any action against Walker over the incident.
    Gunners boss Mikel Arteta said he “didn’t see” what sparked the incident, which City chief Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn on.
    “I know what happened, but I don’t want to say anything,” the Spaniard said. “They [Arsenal] know it.”
    Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners thanks to a deflected strike from substitute Gabriel Martinelli in the 84th minute.
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    An elated Mikel Arteta said: “I’m so proud.
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    “It was the moment with the right people and the right players.
    “We knew we would have to suffer and we did that.
    “You need a big performance and the crowd too. It feels like a big win.
    “I think the way we started we conceded the corner and then we gained some control and in the second half we started really good.
    “We were there and really aggressive. The changes helped as well.
    The quality they produced in the goal was top.
    “City give you a lot of problems and we gave them a lot of issues as well. It is not easy to get out.
    “You need the right timing, the right movement, the right moments. I like the courage.
    “You are going to have these hard moments against this team.
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    “You have to be direct and manage the emotions and make sure you don’t get caught against this team.”
    Gabriel Martinelli’s deflected 84th-minute strike proved to be the differenceCredit: GETTY More