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      My Arsenal fan uncle was buried in a Chelsea kit after huge mix-up – it can’t be changed now

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      AN ARSENAL fan was buried wearing the colours of rivals Chelsea after his grieving partner picked out the wrong shirt.His family decided to send off the Gunners fanatic in his beloved team’s colours.
      Linda Daly revealed that her Gunner uncle was buried in a Chelsea shirt after a bizarre mix-up
      David was buried in a 2003 Chelsea away shirt after undertakers said it was too late to change itCredit: E
      But his girlfriend handed undertakers a Chelsea shirt apparently bought for the dead man as a joke.
      Journalist Linda Daly – who lives in Dublin – revealed the foul-up on social media.
      She wrote: “My uncle David, a lifelong Arsenal fan, died on Saturday.
      “As a nod to his beloved team, we decided to bury him in a Gunners jersey. His girlfriend carefully selected the least-worn top from his collection.
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      “Today, we arrived at the funeral home. David is being buried in a Chelsea jersey.
      “In her defence, it was an away Chelsea jersey from about 2003 – when Emirates was their sponsor.
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      “Someone must have bought it for him as a joke. Apparently, they can’t change him now.
      “But honestly, this turned a very sad situation into a hilarious one today.”
      One follower told her: “The shirt was bought for him as a joke, the person who got it has played the long game for the best pay off ever.”
      Another added: “He’s probably somewhere watching saying ‘over my dead body!”
      David’s family wanted the lifelong Gunner to be buried in an Arsenal shirtCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal loanee Folarin Balogun urged to QUIT England and switch international allegiance to become ‘poster boy’

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      ARSENAL prodigy Folarin Balogun has been told to snub England and instead become America’s new poster boy.The 21-year-old is the joint-leading scorer in Ligue 1 alongside PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe and Lille’s Jonathan David with 14 goals for loan club Stade de Reims.
      Folarin Balogun is eligible to play for England, USA and NigeriaCredit: AFP
      The Gunners could be ready to cash in on the hotshot, who only has 18 months left on his contract, this summer after his exploits surprised many at the club.
      However, at international level, the USA is ready and waiting to convince him to switch his allegiance.
      Balogun was born in New York, America, to Nigerian parents and raised in England and is eligible to represent all three nations at international level. 
      He has represented the States four times for their Under-18s, but he has also been capped by the Three Lions at youth level and has seven goals in 13 appearances for the U21s.
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      But with a host of young talents such as Christian Pulisic, Timothy Weah and Yunus Musah, USA legend Eric Wynalda says that the forward can be the man to fire his country to glory.
      And he is adamant that the US Soccer Federation should be promising him all-sorts of endorsements and incentives to get him to turn his back on England.
      Speaking to The Action Network’s Wondergoal Podcast, Wynalda, who scored 34 goals in 107 caps, said: “If we get Folarin Balogun him we solve a lot of problems. 
      “I’m impressed with everything about him. The power that he has, the timing of his runs.
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      “We have to appeal to his ego which is the reality of this. We should let him know that he will be a star.
      “An absolute star at a World Cup, in his own country as he was born in New York.”
      Wynalda added: “We need to lock him in with some sponsors too. 
      “He will be a star with us. He won’t necessarily be a star with England.
      “It will come down to how important it is for him to be in the spotlight. That’s the only chance we’ve got to get him.” 
      “Everything from the Mastercards, the Budweisers, the Coca-Cola’s, the big ones that will be sponsors of this World Cup. They have to figure out how to fit him into the budget.” More

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      ‘Getting Harry Kane vibes’ – Arsenal fans excited as club consider huge move for 20-year-old Serie A striker

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      ARSENAL are plotting a transfer swoop for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports. The 20-year-old has impressed in Italy this season having joined last summer from Strum Graz in a £15million deal.
      Rasmus Hojlund has impressed this season for AtalantaCredit: Getty
      Hojlund has netted seven goals in 21 games for Atalanta this term.
      And his form has caught the attention of Arsenal, according to La Repubblica.
      However, the report claims that Real Madrid’s president Florentino Perez is also a huge admirer of Hojlund.
      Real are on the lookout for Karim Benzema’s long-term successor.
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      The two-capped Dane has Arsenal fans excited.
      He has even been likened to Tottenham star man Harry Kane.

      One Gunners fan said: “Anyone else getting Harry Kane vibes?”
      Another tweeted: “He’s got Odegaard’s feet.”
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      However, some Arsenal fans are keen to stick with academy graduates Eddie Nketiah and Folarin Balogun.
      The latter, in particular, is having a barnstorming season in Ligue 1 with Reims.
      Balogun has 15 goals in 23 league games, outscoring the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar.
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      Arsenal announce new contract for Mohamed Elneny… but fans are more worried about deals for two stars

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      ARSENAL have announced that Mohamed Elneny has signed a new contract with the club.However, the club’s supporters are more worried about getting deals for Bukayo Saka and William Saliba sorted.
      Mohamed Elneny has signed a new deal with ArsenalCredit: Reuters
      Fans now want new deals for Bukayo Saka and William SalibaCredit: Getty
      The Egyptian midfielder’s new deal at the Emirates Stadium will last until June 2024.
      He is sidelined with an injury, but was overjoyed with his contract.
      He said: “I’m so happy, I love this club and our supporters so much and I’ll give everything to help us be the best we can be, every day I’m here.
      “It makes me so proud to have represented this amazing club since 2016. The spirit and togetherness we have in our squad right now is so positive and I’m so happy I have extended my contract.”
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      Elneny, signed by Arsene Wenger from Basel in a £5million deal in January 2016, is now the longest-serving player at the club and one of the most popular in the dressing-room.
      Elneny becomes the third first team player to sign a new contract this season, following Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Magalhaes.
      Fans are now desperate to see star players Saka and Saliba commit their futures to Arsenal.
      One tweeted: “Five crucial players and now three (3) is already done and dusted. Left with the final two (2) please. 1. Gabriel. M. ✔️ 2. Gabriel Martinelli. ✔️ 3. Mo Elneny. ✔️ 4. Bukayo Saka. ⏳ 5. William Saliba. ⏳ 3 already done. Now, last 2 to go 💖.”
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      A second commented: “Soooo erm… Saka and Saliba contracts soon 🤔🤞🏾.”
      A third wrote: “Okay, now the another six years of Saliba and Saka.”
      A fourth said: “Forget this guy where the Saka and Saliba extensions.”
      A fifth added: “Mo❤️ next Saka and Saliba.”
      Both of their current deals expire at the end of next season and the club will be keen to keep hold of their stand out players from this season. More

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      Kieran Tierney considering Arsenal future and may QUIT after losing place as Premier League rivals plot £30m transfer

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      KIERAN TIERNEY is considering his future at Arsenal after becoming increasingly frustrated by his lack of action.And ambitious Newcastle are ready to throw the Scottish international full-back a £30million lifeline in the summer.
      Kieran Tierney is getting interest from Newcastle after seeing his Arsenal game time cutCredit: Getty
      Tierney, 25, has managed just four Premier League starts all season following the signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko last summer.
      He is cutting an increasingly isolated figure in the dressing room and does not want to spend the next years of his career sitting on the subs’ bench.

      Manager Mikel Arteta is sympathetic to his situation and hopes that Arsenal’s impending return to Europa League duty will give Tierney more opportunities.
      But that is unlikely to appease the exasperated defender who knows that a number of Premier League rivals are closely monitoring his situation.
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      And with Newcastle making no secret of their interest – and with the financial muscle to meet Arsenal’s valuation – a parting of the ways is looking increasingly likely at the end of the season.
      Tierney has established himself as a firm fans’ favourite since becoming the last of Unai Emery’s signings for Arsenal when he joined in a £25million deal from Celtic in 2019.
      But the way the team is playing this season, with Zinchenko stepping into midfield for much of the match, does not suit Tierney’s style.
      And even when Zinchenko was sidelined by injury throughout the whole of October, Arteta preferred to play Takehiro Tomiyasu at left-back ahead of Tierney.
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      With Arsenal going flat out to win their first Premier League title since 2004, Tierney has made it clear that he is not going to rock the boat and will continue to give 100 percent commitment.
      And despite his shortage of recent minutes – his last league start came on Boxing Day – his transfer value has nevertheless increased on the back of his first three seasons at the Emirates.
      It was on Arteta’s recommendation that the player was rewarded with a new five-year contract in 2001.
      But his £100,000-a-week wages will limit the number of potential buyers and Arsenal could be reluctant to sell him to Newcastle if they are going to be regarded as potential top four rivals.
      Arteta, though, is unlikely to stand in the way of his departure as he has both Tomiyasu and recent signing Jakub Kiwior who can act as back-up to Zinchenko.
      Nuno Tavares has also been a surprise success since joining Marseilles on loan this season but is unlikely to return to the Emirates and will probably be sold in the summer. More

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      Arsenal star Gabriel Jesus sparks engagement rumours as girlfriend shows off huge ring after pair get back together

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      ARSENAL star Gabriel Jesus has sparked rumours of an engagement after his girlfriend was pictured wearing a big ring.Jesus and girlfriend Raiane Lima announced they had split from each other last month after she deleted photos of him from her Instagram page.
      Gabriel Jesus has sparked rumours of engagement after Raiane Lima was spotted wearing an engagement ringCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Jesus and Raiane appear to have gotten back together after splitting last monthCredit: INSTAGRAM
      The pair have a daughter together named HelenaCredit: Instagram / @dejesusoficial
      Jesus joined Arsenal for £45m last summerCredit: Getty
      Jesus has been stepping up his recovery after suffering a knee injuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dejesusoficial/
      However, shortly after they were pictured together once again as Jesus posted a tribute for her 22nd birthday on February 8.
      Following on from then, the Arsenal ace’s most recent Instagram story shows him alongside Raiane with her wearing a large ring.
      It comes after both Jesus and Raiane posted a video of a trip to a concert on their respective Instagram stories.
      The pair have a daughter named Helena, who at the time of their initial split was eight months old.
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      Jesus has been on the sidelines since suffering a knee injury at the World Cup.
      Mikel Arteta’s side initially didn’t miss the Brazilian as Eddie Nketiah came into the line up after the tournament in Qatar.
      But Arsenal suffered a lapse in form over the last month, going winless in three Premier League games before securing a 4-2 win against Aston Villa.
      The win against ex-Arsenal boss Unai Emery’s current side returned them to the top of the table as Man City once again dropped points after beating Arsenal in midweek.
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      Arsenal signed Jesus from Man City in the summer for £45million.
      Since joining the 25-year-old has five goals and six assists in 14 games, and is likely to add to it once he returns from injury. More

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      Watch wonderkid Arsenal transfer target Konstantelias pull off ‘assist of the season’ sending fans into meltdown

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      ARSENAL target and PAOK wonderkid Giannis Konstantelias pulled off the “assist of the season” during a Greek derby against AEK Athens.Konstantelias, 19, has turned heads around Europe amid a stunning season, which has seen him become a key player for the Salonika giants despite his young age.
      PAOK wonderkid Giannis Konstantelias produced a stunning assist against AEK
      Giannis Konstantelias has been linked with a move to Arsenal
      That has led to interest from the Gunners, who also face competition from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.
      Wolves, Leeds and Crystal Palace are also keeping tabs, while AC Milan and Red Bull Salzburg have joined the bidding war.
      The playmaker put together another scintillating performance on Sunday as he guided Razvan Lucescu’s men to a big 2-0 win against AEK at Toumba.
      The Greece Under-21 international set up Khaled Narey’s opener with a fantastic assist after just 14 minutes.
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      Konstantelias drove the ball forward towards Giorgos Athanasiadis’ box but tripped and lost possession.
      After a deflection from Harold Moukoudi, the ball returned to the teenage sensation who was still on the ground.
      But the Greek starlet kept it alive and juggled it with three fantastic kick-ups, one of which was with his chest, while his back was still on the grass.
      Konstantelias then passed it to Narey on his left and the winger beat Athanasiadis to open the scoring.
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      Fans were left in awe after that sensational piece of skill and took to social media to praise the rising star.
      One fan tweeted: “Giannis Konstantelias with the assist of the season, it’s sealed.”
      Another posted: “See what he’s doing in his first year of professional football… Unmuched [sic] talent..”
      A third wrote: “Such a great talent.”
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      PAOK star Giannis Konstantelias has been linked with a move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      This fan commented: “Extremely talended [sic].”
      And that one tweeted: “Freakin’ sick control ability + assist!”
      Konstantelias has amassed a total of one goal and six assists in 22 appearances this season.
      Arsenal were linked with a £10million bid during the January transfer window.
      Reports suggest Milan and Salzburg are willing to splash the same amount in the summer. More

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      Forgotten ex-Arsenal wonderkid joins seventh club at 26 as he links up with Gunners loanee at Dutch side

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      FORMER Arsenal wonderkid Gedion Zelalem has joined Dutch outfit Den Bosch.This marks Zelalem’s seventh club ever since his promotion to the Gunners’ senior squad in 2013 – and he’s only 26 years old.
      Former Arsenal loanee Gedion Zelalem has joined his seventh clubCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Gedion Zelalem has joined Den Bosch where he links up with an Arsenal loaneeCredit: Photo via Den Bosch
      The midfielder will be joining Arsenal loanee Nikolaj Moller, who joined the North Londoners in 2020, in the Dutch second division.
      The American ace was drafted by former Emirates scout Yousuf Sajjad, who now works as Den Bosch’s technical director.
      Sajjad said: “We wanted to add a little more depth to the midfield choices.
      “Gedion is a player that adds quality and experience in several areas.
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      “Gedion has already played in the Netherlands when he was loaned out by Arsenal at a young age.
      “From that point on he has continued to develop himself as a person and as a player.”
      Zelalem only managed four senior appearances at Arsenal during his six-year stint in North London.
      The former USA and Germany youth international put together some impressive appearances during the Gunners’ pre-season tour in 2013.
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      The defensive midfielder also shone bright against Coventry and Galatasaray the year after.
      Zelalem was shipped out on loan to Rangers and Venlo before his departure in 2019.
      He then joined Sporting Kansas City and New York City FC, and had a loan stint at Swope Park Rangers in between. More