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      Arsenal fans hail MAN UTD for club’s success as bizarre theory claims wheels were set in motion twelve years ago

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      ARSENAL fans are claiming they have Manchester United to thank for their current success as a team.That’s due to being on the wrong end of an 8-2 defeat to Sir Alex Ferguson’s United 12 years ago in August 2011.
      Arsenal fans claim their worst defeat in the modern era is behind their current successCredit: Getty
      The defeat saw them sign Mikel Arteta before deadline dayCredit: Getty
      The club also signed now academy manager Per MertesackerCredit: Getty
      That might sound a bit strange, given that it was Arsenal’s largest margin of defeat since 1927 – and their worst in modern history.
      But in a roundabout way, it has gotten them to where they are today.
      The traumatising loss saw them undergo a late flurry in the transfer window, where they brought in Mikel Arteta, Per Mertesacker, Andre Santos and Park Chu Young.
      While Arteta and Mertesacker were successes on the field, it has been their impact since retiring that has bore most fruit for Arsenal.
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      Arteta would retire at the club in 2014 aged 32 after making 150 appearances for Arsenal.
      Mertesacker would also retire at Arsenal in 2018 after playing 221 time for the club.
      Arteta then immediately joined Manchester City to become Pep Guardiola’s assistant coach – although he also received offers from Arsenal and Tottenham to join their staff.
      The prodigal son would return to Arsenal in 2019 after the club sacked Unai Emery to become The Gunners’ manager.
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      Since returning to the club he has won the FA Cup and turned Arsenal into title challengers again after years in the wilderness.
      Mertesacker meanwhile became the club’s academy manager in 2018 and has seen the likes of Bukayo Saka, Eddie Nketiah and Emile Smith Rowe come into the team under his tutelage.
      The fan that pointed out the interesting quirk on Twitter said: “It’s funny how the most embarrassing defeat in our history led to us panic buying Arteta and Mertesacker, who now manage the club and academy and have turned the club’s fortunes around.”
      And other fans were keen to chime in on the theory, with one saying: “Wenger’s done it again!”
      Another said: “Arsene Wenger, went to Old Trafford lost 8-2 on purpose to force Kroenke’s hand, signed Arteta who was central in breaking our trophy drought and now manages club, he’s done it again!”
      And a third wrote: “More reason why a revenge for that embarrassing loss should happen this weekend.”
      Arsenal will have an opportunity for some belated revenge as they host United at The Emirates at 4:30pm this Sunday. More

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      Fans convinced Folarin Balogun has stunt double as Monaco announce £34m transfer of star from Arsenal with crazy video

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      MONACO have completed the signing of Folarin Balogun in a £34million transfer from Arsenal – and fans can’t get over their unveiling video.The 22-year-old striker has penned a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side.
      Balogun has been unveiled as a Monaco playerCredit: Twitter @FootballReprt
      The Ligue 1 side announced the striker with a NASCAR-inspired videoCredit: Twitter @AS_Monaco
      He was announced at the end of the clipCredit: Twitter @AS_Monaco
      The deal, which totals £34m with add-ons, also includes a 17.5 per cent sell-on clause.
      Monaco announced Balogun’s arrival with a unique NASCAR-themed video on social media.
      The clip follows a truck as it races around the scenic cliffs of Monaco, with a masked driver at the wheel.
      The vehicle then pulls into the club’s training centre before completing a series of doughnuts.
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      Balogun’s name is then revealed before the striker is seen wearing a Monaco shirt while sat on the front of the car alongside the helmet.
      Fans were quick to react to the video, with one person writing: “I wonder who Balogun’s stunt double was for this announcement video?”
      Another added: “I’m so confused and did not expect to see NASCAR.”
      A third wrote: “Lol they really made a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series-themed video for Balogun?”
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      Balogun spent last season on loan at ReimsCredit: AFP
      While a fourth loved it and commented: “Absolute class!”
      The Gunners had been holding out all summer for a £50million fee for the US international.
      But with time running out to get a deal over the line, they reluctantly accepted Monaco’s offer.
      Balogun spent last season on loan with Reims, scoring 21 Ligue 1 goals in 37 appearances.
      And he is not the only player leaving the Emirates this summer for less than Arsenal had been hoping for.
      Nottingham Forest are set to sign full-back Nuno Tavares on a season-long loan after originally being told the player would cost them as much as £25million.
      Albert Sambi Lokonga has failed to attract any concrete bids despite early interest from Burnley and Brighton.
      Kieran Tierney has already gone on loan to Real Sociedad when Arsenal were hoping to sell him for around £35million.
      And both Nicolas Pepe and Cedric Soares are expected to have the remaining year of their contracts paid up just to get them off the wage bill.
      Balogun’s departure means that Arsenal have only raised a total of £65million this summer after selling Granit Xhaka, Pablo Mari, Auston Trusty and Matt Turner.
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      They have also received £2million as a part of a sell-on fee from Dinos Mavropanos’ recent move from Stuttgart to West Ham and are due a similar amount when Matteo Guendouzi completes his impending move from Marseilles to Lazio.
      But it is still a long way short of the £150million they were looking to raise to offset the £208million they have spent on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, Jurrien Timber and David Raya. More

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      Mystery club behind WORLD RECORD Mary Earps transfer revealed as they prepare second offer for Man Utd’s England star

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      ARSENAL are preparing a second world record bid for Mary Earps, according to reports.Manchester United turned down a huge opening offer for the goalkeeper last week.
      Arsenal are preparing a world record bid for EarpsCredit: Alamy
      Reports at the time stated that the proposal was from an “unnamed” club, although football reporter Alex Ibaceta now claims Arsenal were behind it.
      According to Ibaceta and DAZN, the Gunners are now preparing another world record offer for Earps, who has less than one year remaining on her current United contract.
      The current record transfer fee for a goalkeeper stands at £100,000 following Kailen Sheridan’s move from Gotham FC to San Diego Wave in the National Women’s Soccer League.
      However, Arsenal are preparing a “significantly higher” offer.
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      Lionesses team-mate Keira Walsh is the world’s most expensive female footballer after joining Barcelona from Manchester City for £350,000 last year.
      Earps, 30, joined Man Utd from Wolfsburg in 2019 and has since established herself as the club’s first-choice goalkeeper and England’s No.1.
      She played an integral role in the Lionesses’ European Championship triumph last summer and was crowned as the best women’s goalkeeper in the world by Fifa as a result.
      The Nottingham-born star also claimed the Golden Glove award at the Women’s World Cup earlier this month after helping England to the final.
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      Should she join Arsenal before deadline day, Earps will become the second player to swap the Red Devils for the Gunners this summer.
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      England striker Alessia Russo joined Jonas Eidevall’s side in a free transfer last month.
      Arsenal tabled two world-record bids for the 24-year-old in January, both of which were pushed back by Man Utd.
      However, the Red Devils failed to negotiate a new contract with the striker so she left the club for free at the end of the 2022-23 Women’s Super League campaign. More

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      How Man Utd could line up for huge Arsenal clash with three transfer deadline day signings including Chelsea flop

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      MANCHESTER UNITED face injury dilemma heading into their next match – which could force them into a late summer spree. United travel to Arsenal on Sunday but do so with key names ruled out from the starting 11.

      Centre-back Raphael Varane is the latest defender to be sidelined, joining Luke Shaw.
      As a result, United are linked with a move for Nice centre-half Jean-Clair Todibo, formerly of Barcelona.
      If a deal cannot be struck in time, Victor Lindelof is expected to partner Lisandro Martinez with Harry Maguire out of favour.
      But more pressing for manager Erik ten Hag is the injuries to left-backs Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
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      So United are frantically searching for an emergency replacement.
      The club have approached Chelsea over a loan move for Marc Cucurella, who only arrived in West London last season for £63million.
      With two new faces lined up in defence, Ten Hag is also in the market for a new midfielder due to Mason Mount’s recent knock.
      It has led the Dutchman to enquire about a move for Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who he worked with at Bayern Munich.
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      Going forward, United will likely keep Bruno Fernandes in the No10 role with Marcus Rashford and Antony either side of him.
      Anthony Martial is in line to lead the line but summer signing Rasmus Hojlund could feature in some capacity following a back injury.
      United bounced back from a 2-0 loss to Spurs by beating Nottingham Forest 3-2, coming from two behind.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is linked with Man UtdCredit: Getty More

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      Rio Ferdinand ‘leaves the room’ as Arsenal star Zinchenko names the best midfielder he’s played with

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      RIO FERDINAND was left gobsmacked when Oleksandr Zinchenko revealed the best midfielder he’s ever played with – so much so he left the room they were in.The Arsenal defender was a recent guest on Ferdinand’s Vibe with Five podcast, where he answered a number of personal and professional questions from Manchester United great.
      Oleksandr Zinchenko was a guest on Rio Ferdinand’s Vibe with Five podcastCredit: VIBE WITH FIVE
      The Ukrainian left Ferdinand when he claimed Thomas Partey is the best midfielder he’s played withCredit: VIBE WITH FIVE
      The topic of holding midfielders eventually came up with, Ferdinand’s co-host Joel Beya asking Zinchenko if team-mate Thomas Partey was better than United midfielder Casemiro.
      The Ukrainian replied: “I don’t want to say something bad. Casemiro is a world-class player, five Champions Leagues.
      “But if I had to choose, it would be Partey.
      “I had the debate in my head, who is the best holding midfielder I have ever played with – it was between Fernandinho, Rodri and Partey.
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      “It is a tough one. I watched Fernandinho when he was at Shakhtar and he helped me so much.
      “I love him like an older brother.”
      Ferdinand, 44, was left stunned and then asked Zinchenko if he reckons Partey is better than his former Manchester City team-mate Rodri.
      Zinchenko replied by exhaling heavily, which prompted a flabbergasted Ferdinand to say: “I am leaving the room.”
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      Oleksandr Zinchenko believes his former Man City team-mate Rodri is also a top midfielderCredit: THE SUN
      Ferdinand, who had his hands on his head in disbelief, added: “I think he is great, but better than Rodri?”
      Zinchenko defended his stance by saying: “Rio, please come and see him in training. He has everything.”
      He was, however, quick to hail what Rodri brings to last season’s treble winners.
      “He fits so well in City’s system, take him out and it is a different City, for sure,” Zinchenko said. “He is the main detail and that is the hardest position to play.”
      Zinchenko and his Arsenal team-mates on Sunday afternoon, welcoming Manchester United to the Emirates. More

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      Forgotten former Arsenal star labelled ‘unbelievable’ by Arsene Wenger ‘in talks over transfer to Fulham’

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      ALEX IWOBI is in talks to join Fulham from Everton, reports say. The Nigeria international started the Toffees first two Premier League games of the season before picking up a hamstring injury.
      Alex Iwobi is linked with a move away from EvertonCredit: Getty
      He was an integral part of Everton’s top flight survival last term, starting in every single match.
      But according to talkSPORT, Sean Dyche is open to selling Iwobi and Fulham are “in advanced talks” with the club.
      The playmaker has only one year left on his deal and the recent signings of Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison look to have opened the door to an exit.
      Iwobi joined Everton from Arsenal in a £40million move in 2019.
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      He spent four senior seasons with the Gunners after graduating from their academy and being given a debut by Arsene Wenger.
      And managerial icon Wenger once hailed Iwobi as an “unbelievable” talent after he broke into Arsenal’s squad.
      He said in 2017: “I think Alex is a player who grows regularly.
      “This season, for the first time he’s adding what we want from him – goals – to his qualities, which are exceptional.
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      “Overall I think he has a good attitude and now he becomes efficient in front of goal as well.
      “This kind of experiences like the one against Argentina will help him even more to grow.
      “He’s worked a lot on his finishing and he’s improved a lot. Compared to one year ago, the difference in unbelievable.”
      Arsene Wenger once hailed Alex Iwobi as ‘unbelievable’Credit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Relegated star makes immediate Premier League return as Fulham fight off interest from Arsenal to land £12.5m transfer

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      FULHAM have signed Leicester City’s Belgian international full-back Timothy Castagne.Marco Silva will be delighted to have fought off interest from Juventus and Arsenal to bring the experienced right-back to Craven Cottage.
      Fulham have signed Timothy Castagne from Leicester CityCredit: Rex
      Castagne has signed for £12.5million rising to a possible £15millionCredit: Rex
      Fulham will pay an initial fee of around £12.5million which will quickly rise to £14million once Castagne has played an agreed number of games this season.
      That could rise to £15million if Castagne is a success and holds down a place in Silva’s side.
      The attacking right-back has yet to make an appearance for the Foxes under their new boss Enzo Maresca, who has played Ricardo Pereira instead.
      However Castagne will add a wealth of experience to Fulham after making more than 100 appearances for Leicester City under Brendan Rodgers, scoring five goals in 112 matches, including one on his debut in 2020.
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      He was a provider during his time at the King Power too with seven Premier League assists to his name.
      Castagne becomes the Fulham’s fourth signings of the summer as they look to improve on last season’s 10th place finish.
      They have already welcomed the arrivals of Calvin Bassey, Raul Jimenez and Adama Traore.
      They’ve also seen one significant exit with star man Aleksandar Mitrovic leaving the club for Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal in a £43million deal.
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      Castagne will be hoping he can make an instant impact in West London with the Cottagers facing the tough challenge of a trip to Manchester City in the Premier League this weekend.
      But they’ll be buoyed by their performance to get a 2-2 draw away from home against Arsenal on Saturday. More

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      Arsenal fans fume as details of Folarin Balogun’s transfer to Monaco revealed with striker flying in today to seal move

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      ARSENAL fans are fuming at the imminent departure of striker Folarin Balogun.The USA international is on the verge of joining Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco in a deal in the region of £40million.
      Folarin Balogun is on the verge of leaving ArsenalCredit: GETTY
      The USA international is on the verge of sealing a £40million move to MonacoCredit: GETTY
      Balogun, who spent last season on loan with Reims, is set to jet to the Principality TODAY to undergo a medical and seal his return to France.
      But the 22-year-old’s impending move has enraged some of the Emirates faithful, one of whom tweeted: “Arsenal will regret this.”
      Another said: “Folarin is a promising talent.:
      And another said: “Shame, I would kept him! All the best!”
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      One remarked: “Arsenal let a good one go.”
      Another chimed in: “He’s gonna be huge for Monaco.”

      One frustrated Gooner said: “He’s better than [Eddie] Nketiah, Arteta this one is on you.”
      Balogun – who inked a new four-year deal with the Gunners in February 2021 – was expected to stay and fight for his place in Mikel Arteta’s starting XI this season.
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      Folarin Balogun was part of Arsenal’s pre-season but is on the brink of leaving the clubCredit: GETTY
      But nearing departure seemingly suggests that he’s been deemed to be surplus to by the Spaniard – despite injury to star striker Gabriel Jesus.
      Arteta said last month: “The plan with Flo doesn’t change at all.
      “But unfortunately, with Gabby, we’re not going to have him.
      “We have other options to play with different qualities of players, so we will adapt.”
      Arsenal will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, welcoming Manchester United to the Emirates. More