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    Arsenal fans delighted as Gabriel Martinelli lobs Gooner scarf into incredible position at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

    ARSENAL fans were purring after an official club scarf was lobbed onto the Spidercam at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The Gunners won 2-0 in the North London Derby against Spurs thanks to Hugo Lloris’ shock own goal and Martin Odegaard’s screamer.
    An Arsenal scarf found its way on the Spidercam at TottenhamCredit: AFP
    Arsenal beat Tottenham 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Rex
    The visitors, though, added some more insult to injury after the game as they pulled off quite the prank.
    Gabriel Martinelli was seen to throw an Arsenal scarf on the ground’s Spidercam.
    He then reacted with great delight at his quick-thinking actions.
    Fans were left laughing their socks off on social media after the cheeky scenes went public.
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    One fan posted: “The disrespect, love it!”
    Another tweeted: “Oh this is iconic!”
    A third wrote: “That is f*****g sensational.”
    This fan commented: “Has the scarf got it’s [sic] own twitter account yet?”
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    And that one tweeted: “More of that next week.”
    However, that wasn’t the only image that went viral at Tottenham.
    As tensions boiled over at full-time, a fan kicked Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
    Ramsdale bickered with Tottenham star Richarlison at the end of the game and the forward angrily pushed the keeper in the side of the head.
    As a steward led the England international away to the edge of the pitch, a fan sat in the Spurs section disgracefully kicked the shot stopper.
    Players from both sets of teams then ran over to try and diffuse the tensed situation. More

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    Fans spot touchline spat between Richarlison and Tomiyasu as Tottenham star angrily hits out at Arsenal rival

    RICHARLISON failed to hide his frustration in the North London derby following a tense coming together with Takehiro Tomiyasu. Arsenal took bragging rights back to the Emirates after beating Tottenham 2-0 away from home.
    Richarlison and Takehiro Tomiyasu face off in an off-field spat

    Richarlison was involved in a heated exchange of words with Aaron Ramsdale at full-time, before the Arsenal keeper was KICKED by a disgraceful Spurs supporter.
    But an eagle-eyed fan spotted an off-field spat between the Brazilian and Arsenal defender Tomiyasu on the touchline earlier in the game.
    Tomiyasu put his arm across Richarlison, who then angrily pulled it away.
    The Spurs forward came off the bench and had a late chance denied by stopper Ramsdale, who was named man of the match.
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    But tempers flared after the game with opposing players colliding following the final whistle.
    And it riled up the home Spurs supporters inside the stadium, with one even punting Ramsdale as he went to collect his water bottle.
    He responded to Sky Sports: “The Spurs fans were giving me some stick in the second half and I gave them some back.
    “To the few I did do it to it was probably well-greeted sportsmanship like but then a fan jumped over and gave me a little punch in the back.
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    “That’s what happened and it is a shame because it’s just a game of football at the end of the day.
    “Both sets of players tried to bring me away, thankfully nothing happened too drastic.
    “It is a sour taste but I am sure we will enjoy it when we go back to the dressing room.”
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    Five players Arsenal could turn to after missing out on Mudryk transfer to Chelsea including Raphinha and Zaha

    ARSENAL lost out on signing Mykhailo Mudryk after Chelsea hijacked Mikel Arteta’s move for the Ukrainian ace. The Gunners’ hunt for a new winger will continue after Mudryk joined the Blues in a deal worth up to £97million.
    Chelsea beat Arsenal to the signing of Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Getty
    The Gunners are claimed to have reignited their interest in RaphinhaCredit: Getty
    Mudryk was the No1 priority for Arsenal this month.
    But the Gunners pulled out of a transfer when Shakhtar started driving the price higher amid interest from Chelsea.
    Personal terms with Mudryk had already been agreed, although he will now earn more than double what Arsenal were offering him.
    Signing a winger remains a priority for Mikel Arteta, and here SunSport run through five players he could turn to after missing out on Mudryk.
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    Raphinha
    Reports in Spain claim the Gunners have already reignited their interest in Raphinha, having been linked with the Brazilian in the summer.
    In the end he joined Barcelona from Leeds in a deal worth £57m.
    Arsenal have allegedly enquired about Raphinha’s availability to the cash-strapped Catalans.
    But according to Sport the Spanish giants are demanding £88m to let him leave, despite him scoring only two goals in 18 LaLiga games.
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    Wilfried Zaha
    Crystal Palace talisman Wilfried Zaha is out of contract at the end of the current season.
    The 30-year-old has been linked with Arsenal in the past, and is available on a free transfer if he does not extend his deal at Selhurst Park.
    Zaha has netted six goals and provided two assists in 17 Premier League games for Palace this season.
    Wilfried Zaha is out of contract at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    Leandro Trossard
    Belgian winger Leandro Trossard looks set to leave Brighton after being dropped by boss Roberto De Zerbi due to attitude problems.
    The 28-year-old has been linked with Tottenham, but Arsenal are also believed to be monitoring his situation.
    Trossard has netted an impressive seven goals and laid on three assists in 16 Prem appearances this campaign.
    Leandro Trossard appears destined to leave BrightonCredit: Getty
    Noni Madueke
    The Gunners could give Chelsea a taste of their own medicine by hijacking the Blues’ swoop for Noni Madueke.
    The Stamford Bridge side are alleged to have made an offer to sign Madueke from PSV Eindhoven.
    England youth international Madueke, 20, is highly rated by the Dutch outfit.
    Noni Madueke is another potential target for ArsenalCredit: Getty
    Moussa Diaby
    The Gunners were linked with a £60million swoop for Moussa Diaby in the summer.
    Newcastle are another team rumoured to be interested in his signature.
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    Diaby, 23, has impressed this season for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring six goals and registering three assists in 15 Bundesliga games.
    He also netted twice in the Champions League.
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    Watch Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris’ horror blunder as he gifts Arsenal bizarre goal in North London derby

    HUGO LLORIS dropped a clanger to give Arsenal the lead in the North London derby. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in quite fortunate circumstances as he cut in from the right and attempted to put a ball across the box.
    Hugo Lloris dropped a clanger to give Arsenal the lead in the North London derbyCredit: Reuters

    His effort was slightly deflected by left wing-back Ryan Sessegnon with the ball ricochetting to keeper Lloris.
    But the French World Cup winner made a mess of it and palmed the ball into the goal – as Arsenal took a bizarre lead.
    It is the latest in a line of errors from the experienced stopper and captain of Spurs, leaving fans fuming.
    One said: “The only defence people have of Lloris is he won the World Cup. He’s so finished.”
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    Another said: “Another big game calamity from Lloris, unbelievably finished.”
    One complained: “It’s time to drop Lloris, we can’t go on like this.
    “If he was good in build-up you might offer him some leeway but he’s f***** terrible.”
    Another added: “Lloris should be sold tomorrow! Enough is enough.”
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    Lloris future at Spurs has been subject to speculation of late, with Antonio Conte said to be on the scout for a replacement.
    Everton and England No1 Jordan Pickford as well as Brentford’s David Raya have been linked with the North Londoners.
    Lloris led France to World Cup glory in 2018 but came runners up in the winter tournament in Qatar, losing the final on penalties to Argentina.
    But after returning home from the Middle East, he announced his retirement from international football.
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    Arsenal ‘join Newcastle in Ivan Fresneda transfer race’ after Real Valladolid right-back’s breakout season in LaLiga

    ARSENAL are reportedly in the hunt for teenage sensation Ivan Fresneda.The Telegraph claims that the Gunners have entered the race for the Real Valladolid right-back, who has enjoyed a breakout season for the LaLiga club.
    Arsenal have joined the race for Ivan Fresneda of Real ValladolidCredit: Getty
    The story reveals that Mikel Arteta’s side have a ‘serious interest’ in the 18-year-old and are looking to bolster their squad in the full-back position.
    Real Valladolid are reportedly willing to let the defender go for a fee between £12million to £15million.
    Despite Arsenal wanting to add Fresneda to their ranks, they are prepared to wait in the summer to sign him.
    Newcastle United are also in the frame and have signalled their interest by reportedly opening talks with the talent.
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    Last week, Valladolid boss Jose Rojo Martin, known also as Pacheta, admitted Fresneda’s time at the club could be coming to an end.
    He declared: “I think Fresneda has few games left with the Real Valladolid shirt. He is 18 years old, but he does things that people of 30 do.
    “If I was at another club, I would go for him without hesitation, his data is brutal and you are not buying the current player, you are buying what he can become in a few years.”
    Fresneda has only ever played for the first-team ten times in his career and his performances so far suggest he is a star of the future.
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    He has been capped four times by Spain’s Under-19 side and he was previously on the books of Real Madrid for four years as a child.
    Fresneda is seen as one of Europe’s top emerging prospects in his position.
    And the defender is also attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and Juventus.
    Fresneda’s release clause currently stands at £25million, with his contract running until 2025. More

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    Chelsea ‘DOUBLED Arsenal’s £50k-a-week wages offer to Mudryk’ after hijacking transfer for Gunners’ No1 target

    CHELSEA successfully hijacked Arsenal’s move for Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk – doubling the Gunners’ wage offer for the winger in the process. The Blues agreed a deal worth a whopping £97million to sign the 22-year-old from Shakhtar Donetsk.
    Mykhailo Mudryk will reportedly earn over £100,000-a-week at ChelseaCredit: Getty
    Mudryk was presented to the Chelsea faithful at half-time of today’s clash against Crystal Palace after the transfer was confirmed during the game.
    But the exciting forward had previously hinted that he wanted to join Arsenal.
    However, the Blues more than DOUBLED the wage offered to Mudryk by the Gunners, according to the Independent.
    Arsenal pulled out of a deal when Shakhtar started driving the price higher amid interest from Chelsea.
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    Before that Mudryk was offered personal terms worth £50,000-a-week from the Emirates outfit.
    However, he will now reportedly earn over £100,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge – more than twice what Arsenal were offering.
    It is understood Chelsea will pay £62m up front, with up to £35m in performance-related add-ons, taking the potential total to an eye-watering £97m.
    He penned a eight-and-a-half year deal with the Blues.
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    Mudryk then watched his new side beat Crystal Palace 1-0 from a VIP box at the ground.
    The winger told club media: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
    “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
    “I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.” More

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    Fans convinced Mudryk is ‘miserable’ at Chelsea as pictures emerge of stony-faced star after failed Arsenal transfer

    CHELSEA confirmed the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk – but fans say the player is less than impressed. Mudryk has signed on an eight-and-a-half year deal after the Blues beat Arsenal to his signature.
    Chelsea confirmed the signing of Mykhailo MudrykCredit: Rex
    The Gunners led the race to sign the Ukrainian since the start of the winter window, with the player believed to have favoured an Emirates move.
    But SunSport were first to reveal Chelsea’s intentions to beat the Premier League leaders to Mudryk’s signature.
    And after the Blues board jetted out to Turkey in a bid to thrash out a deal, the big spenders blew Arsenal out of the water.
    Mudryk was unveiled as Chelsea’s newest signing at Stamford Bridge, where Crystal Palace were the travelling opposition.
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    And the forward was pictured in Blue for the first time – although fans questioned whether he was happy about it.
    One said: “Mudryk looks miserable as f*** in every single photo I’m howling.”
    Another said: “Mudryk is not happy to be here.”
    One added: “Mykhaylo Mudryk looks miserable in all of his Chelsea announcement pictures.
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    “Weeks of begging to join Arsenal on Instagram gone to waste.”
    Another added: “Mudryk doesn’t even look happy.”
    Despite fans’ theories, the man himself insisted he was overwhelmed to be a Chelsea player.
    Mudryk, 22, said: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
    “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
    “I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”
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    Chelsea CONFIRM £97m Mykhailo Mudryk transfer on mammoth eight-and-a-half year contract after hijacking Arsenal move

    CHELSEA have CONFIRMED the £97million signing of Mykhailo Mudryk after hijacking Arsenal’s deal for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger. The Gunners led the race to sign the Ukrainian since the start of the winter window, with the player believed to have favoured an Emirates move.
    Mudryk has become the latest big money signing to join Chelsea
    Chelsea have confirmed the £97million signing of Mykhailo MudrykCredit: PA
    But SunSport were first to reveal Chelsea’s intentions to beat the Premier League leaders to Mudryk’s signature.
    And after the Blues board jetted out to Turkey in a bid to thrash out a deal, the big spenders blew Arsenal out of the water.
    Chelsea confirmed the transfer in a statement and Mudryk has signed an incredible eight-and-a-half year deal.
    He will reportedly earn £100k-a-week, with Arsenal believed to only be willing to offer £50k.
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    The winger told club media: “I’m so happy to sign for Chelsea.
    “This is a huge club, in a fantastic league and it is a very attractive project for me at this stage of my career.
    “I’m excited to meet my new team-mates and I’m looking forward to working and learning under Graham Potter and his staff.”
    It is understood Chelsea will pay £62m up front, with up to £35m in performance-related add-ons, taking the potential total to an eye-watering £97m.
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    Mudryk, 22, has agreed a seven-and-a-half year contract at Stamford Bridge.
    Arsenal agreed personal terms with the forward but pulled out of talks when Shakhtar drove up the price amid interest from Chelsea.
    The arrival of Mudryk will take Chelsea’s spending so far in January to well over £100m.
    Defender Benoit Badiashile arrived from Monaco for £35m, while David Datro Fofana came from Molde for about £10m.
    The Blues have splashed another £10m on a loan fee for Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix, who was sent off on his debut against Fulham in midweek.
    The new Chelsea regime’s latest splurge on players follows the record-breaking £273m they spent last summer.
    Mudryk is one of the hottest properties in world football after his impressive form for Shakhtar, particularly in the Champions League.
    He scored three times with two assists in six European games as well as seven goals in 12 league matches.
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    Under-pressure Chelsea boss Graham Potter is said to have personally driven the deal with a personal call to Mudryk.
    Chelsea sit tenth in the league, without a win in three matches, as they welcome Mudryk to the club.
    Chelsea manager Graham Potter spoke with Mykhailo MudrykCredit: PA More