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    Alex Scott shows off abs with behind-the-scenes look at North London derby as fans call Arsenal legend ‘so beautiful’

    ARSENAL legend Alex Scott stood out during Sunday’s North London Derby.Scott took to the Emirates to watch her beloved Gunners draw 2-2 with rivals Tottenham.
    Arsenal legend Alex Scott stood out during the North London DerbyCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
    Scott handed Arsenal star Declan Rice his Player of the Month awardCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
    Scott provided punditry during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with TottenhamCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
    The former right-back provided punditry for the big Premier League clash and also handed Declan Rice his Player of the Month award.
    The fan favourite shared a number of snaps showing walking around the Emirates’ pitch ahead of kick-off.
    Scott posted on Instagram: “A NLD derby, handing Declan Rice his 1st POTM award for @arsenal and getting to take ya mate pitchside and along for the ride. Not a bad Sunday at all.”
    The ex-England international shared a series of snaps on her page to her 1.8million followers.
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    The 38-year-old’s post attracted over 72,000 likes and her fans rushed to the comments’ section
    One fan posted: “One Arsenal legend giving POTM to a new Arsenal legend.”
    Another commented: “What an experience.”
    A third wrote: “Wow what a Sunday!”
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    This fan said: “So beautiful.”
    And that one stated: “I love you so very much.”
    Scott, who works as the host of Football Focus, spent 12 years at Arsenal across three stints at the Emirates.
    Scott shared a series of posts on social media after covering the gameCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
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    TNT Sports host leaves fans speechless with ‘beautiful’ outfit as she heads to North London derby with ‘wrong crowd’

    TNT SPORTS host Reshmin Chowdhury went to cover the North London derby with the “wrong crowd”.Chowdhury headed off to the Emirates to watch her beloved Tottenham take on Arsenal in a crunch Premier League clash.

    Reshmin Chowdhury headed to the North London derby with the “wrong crowd”Credit: Twitter @ReshminTV
    Choudhury was accompanied by two Arsenal fans as she went to watch her beloved TottenhamCredit: Twitter @ReshminTV
    And the reporter shared a clip showing her being accompanied by two Gooner friends who donned the Gunners’ jersey.
    Chowdhury posted on Twitter: “North London Derby vibes with the wrong crowd.
    “The bantz is friendly right now. It’s about to turn vicious.”
    However, it was all in good fun and set up a good example of North London rivals coming together.

    Chowdhury said: “So hello hello, off to the North London derby with a couple of mates.
    “Except, the couple of mates are [turns camera on them], look what they’re wearing [Arsenal shirts]. Look what they’re wearing.
    “This is just disgusting, these are like my brothers from other mothers.
    “Do you know what my mum said when I told her I was going with you two [in Bengali]? ‘You’re going with your two enemies?’ Which is basically what we’re doing.
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    “Anyway, on our way. Come on you Spurs! Come on big Ange [Postecoglou]!”
    That was when Chowdhury’s friends started to jokingly boo and cheer for Arsenal.
    But the journalist’s fans rallied behind her on social media ahead of the big game.
    One supporter posted: “Looking beautiful as ever.”
    Choudhury works as a presenter for TNT Sports and has amassed a large followingCredit: Getty
    Another commented: “Reshmin you are not from this world.”
    A third said: “You need new mates for today.”
    This fan stated: “Holy Moly Reshmin! You are such a stunner love!”
    And that one wrote: “COYS.” More

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    Arsenal fans bemoan ‘injury CRISIS’ as Arteta reveals latest star to be sidelined ahead of North London derby

    ARSENAL winger Leandro Trossard is not available for the North London Derby due to a muscular injury, Mikel Arteta has revealed.Speaking on Sky Sports, the Spaniard explained: “He felt something. He felt a muscle tightness yesterday in training and he wasn’t fit enough to play the game.”
    Leandro Trossard will not be involved in the North London Derby due to a muscle issueCredit: Alamy
    Gabriel Martinelli is also unavailableCredit: Getty
    Trossard was expected to replace Gabriel Martinelli in the starting line-up.
    The Brazilian picked up a hamstring injury during last week’s match against Everton and has not been able to train since.
    With both wingers absent, Gabriel Jesus is set to start on the left, with Eddie Nketiah leading the line for Arteta’s side.
    Arsenal fans have now started to brand the club’s current situation as an “injury crisis”.
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    One person tweeted: “Partey, Martinelli, Trossard, Timber. That’s an injury crisis and the fact we are excited by this 11 just shows the strength in depth in this squad is now at the elite level.”
    Another added: “Timber, Martinelli and now Trossard 😭.”
    While a third fan wrote: “Key players getting injured will cost Arsenal trophies yet again. What is the staff doing? Something doesn’t add up.”
    Fabio Vieira has also been named in the starting line-up, with Kai Havertz dropping to the bench.
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    Martin Odegaard, who signed a new five-year deal earlier this week, starts in midfield alongside Declan Rice.
    And David Raya keeps his spot in goal, with Ben White, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba in defence.
    Meanwhile, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has named summer signing Brennan Johnson in his starting line-up.
    It will be the former Nottingham Forest star’s first start for Spurs. More

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    Arsenal ‘battling Prem rivals for £50m Ousmane Dembele transfer’ as PSG consider cutting losses after FIVE GAMES

    ARSENAL are one of a number of Premier League clubs eyeing up a move for Ousmane Dembele.The PSG forward, 26, only moved to the Ligue 1 giants in the summer from Barcelona.
    PSG are reportedly considering cutting their losses with Ousmane DembeleCredit: Rex
    However, he has failed to set the world alight in his first five games – failing to score for Luis Enrique’s men.
    That has prompted PSG to consider cutting their losses, according to the Daily Mirror.
    A loan deal in January has been suggested, with the likes of Tottenham and West Ham also monitoring Dembele’s situation.
    PSG already boast a wealth of attacking options, following a summer spending spree.
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    They beat Man Utd to the signing of Portuguese centre forward Goncalo Ramos for an initial outlay of £63million.
    On deadline day, they splashed £76.4million on Randal Kolo Muani, while they also brought in Marco Asensio from Real Madrid.
    Bradley Barcola and Kang In Lee were also added to the squad, to offset Lionel Messi and Neymar leaving the Parc des Princes.
    At Barcelona Dembele scored 40 goals in 119 games, but so far he’s struggled at PSG – with fans calling for him to be dropped after just five games.
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    Despite his poor form, boss Enrique is backing the former wonderkid to come good.
    “If I were a supporter of a team, I would pay to see Ousmane Dembele,” Enrique said.
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    “He’s a totally different player. He is unpredictable, overflows, [and] works magic.
    “It’s true that he may have missed things and didn’t score his first goal, but the day that happens, I’m sure he’ll score a lot later.
    “This happens to all attackers. It’s wonderful for a coach to have a player of this quality and level available.” More

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    Forgotten Arsenal ace wrestles with Reiss Nelson in North London derby training as fans say ‘he still plays for us?’

    ARSENAL fans seem to have forgotten that one of their players is part of the squad as they notice him in training ahead of the North London Derby.Mohamed Elneny was spotted joking around with Reiss Nelson while Mikel Arteta’s side prepared for derby day.
    Mohamed Elneny has returned to Arsenal trainingCredit: Getty
    He could be seen wrestling with teammate Reiss NelsonCredit: Twitter @footballdaily
    Elneny threw Nelson to the floorCredit: Twitter @footballdaily
    Nelson tried to do the same to the EgyptianCredit: Twitter @footballdaily
    Elneny has just returned to fitness after a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a knee injury he picked up at the start of the year.
    And Arteta spoke about his return to the team in his press conference this week.
    He said: “He’s in a good place, obviously it’s been a while and it’s been a very significant injury, but I think he’s in the latter stages of that rehab process. 
    “He’s been training for almost two weeks with the team and he is in a good place. It’s always great to have him around.”
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    And it came as a surprise to Arsenal fans who seemed to have forgotten that Elneny was even at the club.
    One said: “Forgot Elneny still played for us.”
    While another questioned if the team had moved past needing the Egyptian, they wrote: “Do we still really need Elneny in the team.”
    Others welcomed the midfielder’s return and were happy to have him back.
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    Elneny is Arsenal’s longest serving player after joining the North London club in 2016Credit: Reuters
    One commented: “Elneny is the big bro in the squad. Love his attitude! Always a smile and bringing happiness whatever his situation.”
    And another chimed in saying: “That’s why Mo is still in the team!”
    Arsenal’s relaxed approach to training would suggest they’re feeling confident heading into their clash with bitter rivals Tottenham on Sunday.
    The Gunners will face a tough test though with Ange Postecoglou’s new-look Spurs looking like a hard team to beat.
    Mikel Arteta’s side face Tottenham on SundayCredit: Reuters
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    Arsenal, Chelsea and Man Utd send scouts to watch £30m-rated transfer target dubbed ‘the next Neymar’

    ARSENAL and Manchester United have reportedly joined Chelsea in eyeing “the next Neymar”.Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Marseille are also among at least TWENTY clubs understood to be keen on £30million-rated Club Brugge winger Antonio Nusa.
    Antonio Nusa is already a main man for Club Brugge, who he joined in 2021Credit: Rex
    Nusa made his second Norway appearance in a 2-1 Euro qualifier win vs Georgia in September, having scored on his debut in a 6-0 friendly success vs JordanCredit: EPA
    The Norwegian, 18, became the second youngest Champions League scorer ever in September 2022 during a 4-0 group win over Porto.
    But scouts were disappointed when Brugge left Nusa out of the squad for Thursday’s 1-1 Europa Conference League draw at home to Besiktas.
    Chelsea had a £26million deadline-day bid rejected for the two-footed teen who already has one two full caps
    However, the Evening Standard reckon he would only have stepped straight into Mauricio Pochettino’s first-team squad had wideman Ian Maatsen or midfielder Conor Gallagher been sold.
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    Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard is among the biggest admirers of his fellow countryman.
    The playmaker told Norway’s TV2: “Fantastic! He’s an incredibly exciting player.
    “Every time he gets the ball, it’s exciting. He is still young and will get even better. It was cool to see him.”
    Ex-Mats Solheim, who played with Nusa at Norwegian top-flight club Stabaek from 2020-21, went even further with his praise.
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    Th ex-defender, 35, said: “I can see similarities to Neymar in Nusa’s movements and in the way he uses the ball.
    “There is still a small gap between them, but he can get there.” More

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    Alex Scott looks amazing in low-cut top as she interviews Arsenal star Martin Odegaard for BBC’s Football Focus

    ENGLAND legend Alex Scott revealed she will be interviewing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard on BBC’s Football Focus.Scott, 38, made the announcement after Odegaard signed a new five-year deal with the Gunners that will see him staying at the Emirates until 2028.

    Alex Scott will interview Arsenal captain Martin OdegaardCredit: Twitter @BBCMOTD
    Arsenal legend Scott and Odegaard will have an exclusive sit-down on Football FocusCredit: Twitter @BBCMOTD
    Scott is currently presenting Football Focus on BBCCredit: Getty
    The pundit, who spent 12 years across three stints with the North Londoners, will have an exclusive sit-down with the attacking midfielder on Saturday.
    Scott announced on Twitter as she posed next to the Norway international: “Catch us on Football Focus.
    “I’m with the main man. Look at that, front page news. See you then.”
    This comes after the BBC denied the future of Football Focus is in doubt after a huge drop in viewing figures.
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    The popular show, which has been on air since 1974, has lost more than a third of its early-season audience in the space of four years.
    Scott replaced Dan Walker, who had anchored the show for 12 years before leaving, in 2021 and the major change coincided with a drop in viewing figures.
    The average viewership dropped by around 18,000 when the switch was made, but the BBC have placed no blame on the former right-back.
    A spokesperson said: “Football Focus continues to herald the start of a whole weekend packed full of sporting coverage for fans across BBC Sport, including radio, our website and Player.
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    “Week-on-week it is the most watched programme during that time slot and iPlayer viewing figures are also strong, so we know its popularity is enduring for fans, wherever they choose to watch.”
    Odegaard insists signing a new deal with Arsenal was a “really easy decision” for “lots of reasons”.
    The 24-year-old added that he has learned to call the Emirates as his “home” ever since his arrival in 2021.
    Odegaard said: “Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me for lots of reasons.
    “Mainly what we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that.
    “I’m really excited for what’s to come here. I’ve found a place where I can be really settled and call my home.” More

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    How ruthless Arteta has turned Arsenal into title challengers by axing fan favourites with Ramsdale latest to be DROPPED

    MIKEL ARTETA’s ruthlessness is the reason why Arsenal have gone from pretenders to contenders – so Gunners fans should stop whinging about his dropping of Aaron Ramsdale.The decision to give new stopper David Raya the opportunity to prove himself worthy of being the club’s No.1 is being fiercely debated by the Emirates faithful.
    Aaron Ramsdale has found himself warming the bench after being dropped by Mikel ArtetaCredit: GETTY
    Ramsdale has played second-fiddle to David Raya for Arsenal’s last two matchesCredit: Reuters
    Arteta has been criticised for giving Raya the chance to prove himself worthyCredit: ALAMY
    The Spaniard hasn’t shied away from making difficult decisions during his reignCredit: ALAMY
    Some fans are calling the axing of Ramsdale – who has been flawless this season – “unfair”, “uncalled for” and even downright “disrespectful”.
    But it’s neither of those things – it’s the reminder Ramsdale needed that he’s at one of the biggest teams in the world cannot rest on his laurels.
    The decision wasn’t an easy one Arteta, who today admitted: “I suffer and I care about every player who is not playing.
    “But this is the competition and this is my job to make decisions in the best possible way for the team.
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    “In your tummy when you have players sitting [out] and you have to announce the line-up, it is one of the hardest things.”
    Harsh it may have been, but no successful manager has ever got anywhere by putting a player’s feelings first.

    And neither has Arteta, whose cut-throat approach in recent years has transformed Arsenal on and off the pitch.
    It started with his axing of former team-mate and beloved fan favourite Mesut Ozil, which, in hindsight, was a sign of things to come.
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    Mikel Arteta first showcased his ruthless side by getting rid of former team-mate Mesut OzilCredit: REUTERS
    Strikers Lacazette and Aubameyang were both binned by Arteta due to their poor displaysCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
    Ozil – the Gunners’ former club-record signing – wasn’t training or playing to Arteta’s liking and felt the full force of the Spaniard’s axe in late 2020.
    The public exile and eventual termination of Ozil’s contract was hotly debated at the time given the German’s creative talent and saw many fans question Arteta’s decision-making.
    But Arteta stuck to guns and, eventually, managed to replace the fan-favourite’s penchant for creativity.
    Ozil isn’t the only big-name Gunner to have fallen victim to Arteta’s ruthlessness, with former strikers Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang also getting the chop.
    The once-beloved duo were cast aside – with Lacazette’s contract running out and Aubameyang’s being terminated – as soon as they weren’t performing to the Spaniard’s high standards.
    Nicolas Pepe, another former club record signing, also had his lucrative contract ripped up after failing to deliver enough for Arteta – despite scoring 27 goals and racking up 27 assists in 112 appearances.
    Even Kieran Tierney has felt the brunt of Arteta’s no-nonsense approach to trying to end the club’s 20-year wait to win the Premier League.
    Arteta made the injury-prone Scot aware he’s falling to the back of his mind with the signings Oleksandr Zinchenko and Jurrien Timber before loaning him out to Real Sociedad.
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    The talented but volatile Matteo Guendouzi and tireless workhouse Lucas Torreira were also shown the Emirates back door once they were deemed to be surplus to requirements.
    Arteta’s clearing of the deadwood in recent years has undoubtedly paid dividends as it’s allowed a new crop of stars – the likes of Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka and William Saliba – to take centre stage.
    It’s not just on the pitch that Arteta has put his foot down, with the 41-year-old insisting there be no cliques at meal times.
    Players are banned from choosing where they sit and are forced to mix with one another and the coaching staff.
    It’s clear from the camaraderie shown on the pitch that there are no factions in the squad and that they’re a tight-knit and focused unit.
    That unity led to the Gunners turning in their best title challenge in seven years last season, in which they finished second following a disappointing collapse at the final hurdle.
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    Fans can complain all they want about Arteta being “harsh” on Ramsdale by dropping him for Raya, who needs to have the experience of being between the sticks in big games should injury befall his team-mate.
    But they can’t question his decision-making, which, to this day, has been nothing short of spot-on.
    Arsenal have become a super tight-knit group under Mikel ArtetaCredit: REX More