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      Arsenal legend Santi Cazorla, 38, set for shock transfer to second-division Spanish team after Al Sadd spell

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      ARSENAL legend Santi Cazorla is set for a shock summer transfer to a second-division Spanish team.The 38-year-old has spent the last two-and-a-half years playing for Qatar-based club Al Sadd.
      Cazorla has been playing in Qatar for the last two-and-a-half yearsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Arsenal legend could join Oviedo in the summerCredit: Getty
      Cazorla had a productive spell in the Middle East, scoring 32 goals and assisting 30 in 76 games while winning six trophies.
      His contract is due to end in the summer but the ex-Arsenal and Spain ace has zero intentions to retire.
      According to AS, Cazorla could seal a free transfer to boyhood club Real Oviedo.
      Cazorla played in Oviedo’s youth ranks before joining Villarreal in 2003.
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      The two-time FA Cup winner is in continuous contact with the second tier club and has a good relationship with the club’s Mexican owner, Arturo Elias.
      AS’ report goes on to state that Cazorla doesn’t want to miss out on the chance to play in an Oviedo shirt.
      It isn’t the first time Oviedo have explored the possibility of signing Cazorla.
      Last summer, the former adviser to the club’s top shareholder, Federico Gonzalez, admitted that he had entered into conversations with both Juan Mata and Cazorla.
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      However, both knocked back the offer at the time – but left the door open for a potential future transfer.
      Wages are said to not be a problem, despite Cazorla raking in big bux in the Middle East.
      The final decision will be a sentimental one, not financial. More

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      Arsenal ‘keen on shock Jaidon Anthony transfer from Bournemouth but face competition from Leicester and Bundesliga duo’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly interested in Bournemouth’s Jaidon Anthony as they look to further bolster their squad.The Gunners are already on the verge of signing Brighton winger Leandro Trossard in a £27m deal.
      Arsenal are looking to bring Jaidon Anthony back to the club from BournemouthCredit: Getty
      The 28-year-old Belgian World Cup ace is expected to be confirmed as their player within 24 hours after passing medical and agreeing personal terms with the Premier League leaders.
      Now the Daily Mail claims that they are looking to bring Anthony back to the Emirates as well before the transfer window closes.
      The 23-year-old spent a decade in the North London club’s academy before heading to Bournemouth in 2016.
      He was outstanding during last season’s promotion campaign campaign but has struggled for match action in the top-flight his term.
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      After eight goals and seven assists in the Championship, he has been restricted to just four starts in the league so far this campaign.
      Anthony’s contract also expires in June, meaning that the Cherries could be tempted to cash in on him now rather than risk losing him for nothing.
      And the Gunners are seemingly ready to swoop with this report stating that “his age and previous academy experience” with Arsenal makes them believe that he would be “a shrewd addition with potential for long-term growth”.
      But they face competition from a host of clubs from both home and abroad.
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      Leicester City are also monitoring Anthony’s situation as they weigh-up a move to help bolster their survival chances.
      Bundesliga clubs Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen are also keen.
      Gladbach are looking for a potential replacement for Chelsea transfer target Marcus Thuram.
      Meanwhile Leverkusen want someone to fill the void that will be left when on-loan Callum Hudson-Odoi returns to Stamford Bridge.
      Bournemouth will be loath to lose the starlet this month after slipping to 17th, a point above the drop zone, following a six-match losing run. More

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      Tottenham ace Richarlison escapes FA punishment for North London derby bust-up with Arsenal star Aaron Ramsdale

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      SPURS striker Richarlison will NOT face any FA action for his North London derby bust-up with Aaron Ramsdale.Richarlison confronted Ramsdale when the England keeper responded to taunts from home fans by pointing to his Arsenal crest at the final whistle of Sunday’s 2-0 win.
      Richarlison was involved in an incident with Aaron Ramsdale after the gameCredit: Rex
      He appeared to thrust his palm towards Ramsdale and make contact twice, although the Arsenal star shrugged it off.
      Seconds later, Ramsdale was attacked by a thug from the home end who kicked him as he was retrieving his water bottle.
      Spurs have pledged to ban the hooligan responsible for life if he was identified and Police have since arrested and charged a 34-year-old man
      Some Arsenal fans were calling for disciplinary action against Richarlison, arguing he had committed an act of violent conduct that should have brought a red card and three match ban.
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      But the FA disciplinary department has determined the entire incident was both seen and managed by the on-field officials and the VAR team at Stockley Park.
      Given the reality of what happened, disciplinary beaks have agreed there is no evidence to suggest that retrospective disciplinary action for any possible red card offence is necessary.
      Richarlison will be hoping his football will do the talking against Manchester City this evening.
      The Brazil international hasn’t scored a Prem goal since his summer move from Everton.
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      He enjoyed a fine World Cup, netting three times in four games, but his only club goals this season came back in September against Marseille in the Champions League.
      But Spurs are in poor form ahead of their daunting trip to the Etihad Stadium and are five points behind fourth.
      Tottenham did beat the reigning champions twice last season though, including a 3-2 victory in Manchester thanks to Harry Kane’s injury-time header. More

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      Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta and Zinchenko ‘called Mudryk EVERY DAY to try and convince him to sign before Chelsea transfer’

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      MYKHAILO MUDRYK was alleged to have been called every day by Mikel Arteta and defender Oleksandr Zinchenko in order to convince him to move to Arsenal.The Ukrainian winger, however, joined London rivals Chelsea in an £88million deal.
      Arsenal missed out on signing Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Oleksandr Zinchenko reportedly tried calling Mudryk to convince him to join the clubCredit: Getty
      It had been expected that the ex-Shakhtar Donetsk man would join the Gunners, until the Blues hijacked the deal.
      Shakhtar CEO Sergei Palkin has since claimed that Arsenal had tried to convince Mudryk to join long before they contacted the club.
      He told The Athletic: “Arsenal contacted the player almost one-and-a-half months before they contacted us.
      “Can you imagine, for example, to have Mikel Arteta, Oleksandr Zinchenko and the sporting director calling you?
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      “To have Arsenal calling you almost every day, every two days, every three days?
      “You can want or not want the move, but you follow this kind of reception and contacts.”
      Mudryk did seem like his heart was set on a move to Arsenal as he regularly posted hints about a move on his social media.
      However, he opted for Chelsea and was unveiled to the crowd at Stamford Bridge while draped in a Ukrainian flag.
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      Arsenal have now moved on to other transfer targets as they look to strengthen their forward line for the remainder of the season.
      One target the club is in talks for is Brighton’s Leandro Trossard.
      The Belgian winger has fallen out of favour at the Amex Stadium and has been a long-term target of the Gunners. More

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      Arsenal fans split on Leandro Trossard transfer with many annoyed as Brighton outcast trends on Twitter

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      ARSENAL fans are divided over the potential transfer of Leandro Trossard.The Gunners are reportedly in advanced talks to sign the Brighton winger but are yet to agree a fee.
      Arsenal fans are split on the potential signing of Leandro TrossardCredit: PA
      But some Arsenal supporters feel Trossard, 28, is too old after the Gunners missed out on 22-year-old Mykhailo Mudryk to Chelsea.
      Frustrated fans have made their feelings known – so much so that “he’s 28” began to trend on Twitter.
      One fan said: “The key is that he’s 28, fallen out with the manager badly and has contract ending in summer with one year option. You can get a Kvara, Mitoma or Gnoto for less than £10million if scouted properly. He has no resale value and would never be a starter. We can’t let Brighton skin us on this.”
      Another added: “He’s 28 and we don’t need forward anymore.”
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      And a third said: “He’s 28, not fast, can disrupt the flow in the dressing room with disciplinary issues the only advantage is that he plays both wings comfortably. This is a panic buy.”
      But the majority fans are happy with Arsenal’s pursuit of Trossard as they feel he can make an impact in their title push with the Belgian able to play several positions.
      Trossard has scored seven goals in 16 Premier League games this season but has fallen out with Seagulls manager Roberto De Zerbi so could be on the move.
      One Arsenal fans dismissed worries about his age, saying: “He’s 28 he’s in his best years, got PL experience and a decent player for £20m it’s a no brainer surely.”
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      Another added: “Trossard is a baller I don’t care if he’s 28. We need readymade players for the next six months. This is probably the best chance to win the league we will get, even if we do complete again. It’s on a plate for us.”
      A third said: “He’s 28?? three to four years left in him! Why is it short-term? Can play anywhere across the front three. Premier League ready! Scores and assists, presses brilliantly.”
      And another remarked: “‘But he’s 28’ some of our fanbase are clowns.” More

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      Ultimate combined XI from Wenger’s Arsenal Invincibles and Man Utd’s 2008 Champions League-winning heroes

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      ARSENAL welcome Manchester United to the Emirates this weekend with both in the race for the Premier League title.The Gunners are sat top of the Premier League after 18 games, picking up 47 points.
      Arsenal’s Invincibles achieved legendary status back in 2004Credit: Getty
      Manchester United’s 2008 Champions League-winning squad was stacked with qualityCredit: PA
      Here’s the best combined XI that we have chosen
      Both Manchester clubs are trailing by eight points, but United can close the gap to five with a win on Sunday.
      During the heyday of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger, the two teams would be regularly battling it out for the Prem title.
      In fact, for nine consecutive years from 1996 the trophy belonged exclusively to the both of them.
      Arsenal won it for the first time under Wenger in 1998 and lifted it another two times under the Frenchman.
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      But undoubtedly their greatest – and last – title-winning campaign occurred in 2004.
      With Thierry Henry leading their star-studded side, the Gunners incredibly went the whole campaign unbeaten, leading to them being dubbed ‘The Invincibles’ by fans and pundits.
      However, one thing they failed to do under Wenger was conquer Europe.
      They did manage to reach the 2006 Champions League final, but they suffered defeat to Barcelona.
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      But Fergie did manage to win it twice during his long-stay at Old Trafford, the first occurring in the 1999 treble season.
      He followed that up with success over Chelsea in the 2008 final after a dramatic penalty shoot-out.
      Both Arsenal’s Invincibles and United’s Champions League winning squad from ‘08 were stacked with quality.
      But ahead of the latest Arsenal vs Man Utd clash at the Emirates, we decided to try and pick an XI out of both sets of players from those eras.
      Jens Lehmann was in goal for Arsenal, but we’ve opted for United’s Dutchman Edwin van der Sar.
      Ashley Cole gets the nod over Patrice Evra at left-back, while his former Gunners team-mate Lauren is in on the right.
      An all-English centre-back pairing of Sol Campbell and Rio Ferdinand would take some stopping, especially with ex-Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira protecting them in midfield.
      With United legend Paul Scholes alongside him, there would also be plenty of ammunition for the vast array of attacking talents.
      Robert Pires was almost unstoppable for the Gunners back then, and he is almost impossible to leave out – despite the greatness of Ryan Giggs.
      You also have to find a way to fit in Cristiano Ronaldo, and as he was playing winger back then rather than forward, we’ve squeezed him in on the right.
      Then it comes to picking the forwards and we feel almost guilty for leaving out Arsenal’s fantastic Dutchman Dennis Bergkamp.
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      The same can be said of United’s 2008 hero Carlos Tevez – but Wayne Rooney just edges it to line-up with Henry up front.
      And whether you agree or not, we reckon even the second-string that we have assembled below would still be big favourites to win the league if they were together in their pomp. 
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      Three ways Leandro Trossard could fit into Arsenal’s line-up as they close in on shock transfer for Brighton outcast

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      ARSENAL are in talks to sign wantaway Brighton star Leandro Trossard with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his attacking options.The Gunners had hoped to sign Ukraine wonderkid Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Arsenal are in talks over Leandro TrossardCredit: Getty
      Trossard could operate on the left
      However, rivals Chelsea pipped them to the winger’s signature in an £88million transfer on an eight-and-a-half year deal.
      And so attention has turned towards Trossard, who is in the final six months of his contract with the Seagulls.
      The 28-year-old is also out of favour at Brighton following a public fallout with manager Roberto De Zerbi.
      Italian De Zerbi criticised Trossard for his attitude.
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      Discussions with Arsenal remain ongoing, but are at an advanced stage, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      Chelsea could attempt to gazump Arsenal again, though, with Graham Potter said to be keen on a reunion with his former player.
      But should the Gunners sign the Belgium star, he can provide competition and cover in a number of positions.
      With his seven goals and three assists in the league this term, Trossard could start out wide on the left in place of Gabriel Martinelli.
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      Alternatively, Trossard could play as a No10
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      Trossard can also play as an attacking midfielder, or as a striker.
      Summer signing Fabio Vieira is finding game time hard to come by behind captain fantastic Martin Odegaard.
      Mikel Arteta may prefer Premier League proven Trossard to step in if need be, with his team sat top.
      Trossard would also be tasked with supplying the likes of Bukayo Saka and Eddie Nketiah, with main man Gabriel Jesus not expected to return from injury for a number of months.
      And should Nketiah pick up a knock, Trossard can also operate up front.
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      Man Utd star Casemiro to MISS Arsenal clash after receiving yellow card for rough challenge at Crystal Palace

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a hammer blow for Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash against Arsenal after Casemiro was booked against Crystal Palace. The midfielder now has five yellow cards in the Premier League and will be suspended for the massive game at the Emirates.

      Casemiro took out Zaha with this ill-advised challengeCredit: Reuters
      The referee swiftly produced a yellow for the ex-Real Madrid midfielderCredit: Reuters
      He received a booking after a reckless challenge on Wilfried Zaha.
      United manager Erik ten Hag would have been sweating on the midfielder having a quiet game with Casemiro going into this match having been booked four times previously.

      But he failed to keep his nose clean and made the tackle on the Palace winger in the final 15 minutes of the game.
      Bruno Fernandes had given United the lead and the Red Devils appeared to be edging towards victory.
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      But that was before a stunning late free-kick by Michael Olise made it 1-1, bringing United’s incredible winning run to an end.
      Casemiro’s yellow could prove as damaging as the equaliser with the former Real Madrid midfielder a key part of this Erik ten Hag’s team.
      Pundits were split on the big-money deal in August but he has proven a huge success.
      The 30-year-old has been a regular in the United team and formed a formidable partnership with Christian Eriksen.
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      The pair have been at the heart of a nine-game winning run that had propelled the club from top four challengers to title contenders.
      The draw means Man United go to the Emirates eight points behind the Premier League leaders.
      If they can do the double over Arsenal, the gap will be down to five. More