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      Wolves drag 15-YEAR-OLD out of science lesson to train with first-team ahead of Arsenal.. with Man Utd keen on transfer

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      WOLVES dragged a 15-year-old kid out of a ­science lesson on Friday — because he may have to face Arsenal on Saturday night.Right-back Wes Okoduwa will be the club’s youngest player at 15 years and 344 days if he plays.Wesley Okoduwa could make history for Wolves on Saturday eveningCredit: GettyBoss Gary O’Neil said: “I hope he’s had more fun with us than he would have in science!”He’s ready for the game. He’s trained very well, he’s physically very good.”It’s probably slightly too early in his development but it’s the situation we’re in.”Wolves’ injury crisis means nine first-teamers are either sidelined or not fit enough to start against the title-chasing Gunners at Molineux on Saturday night.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLO’Neil added: “I’ve got ten senior outfield players that can start. We’re probably in the worst situation we’ve been in.”But the positive is there are loads of young players involved against Arsenal.”There might be a debut or two from the start for some of the younger lads. Some of those on the bench I don’t know too well, if I’m honest.”They’ve been training with the academy more than with us but they were with us today.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIf he plays, Okoduwa will also become the Premier League’s second-youngest player.Seen as one of England’s brightest talents in his age group, Okoduwa has been linked with Manchester United and has featured for Wolves’ Under-21s.Laura Woods asks ‘did I get pied there?’ in awkward moment during interview with Wolves boss Gary O’NeilIronically, Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri is the Prem’s youngest player.He featured against Brentford in September 2022 at the age of 15 years and 181 days. More

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      Tottenham legend Gus Poyet explains why Arsenal are not out of Premier League title hunt after Aston Villa heartbreak

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      TOTTENHAM legend Gus Poyet is confident Arsenal are still in the running for the Premier League title despite their heartbreaking loss to Aston Villa.The Gunners suffered their first Prem loss of 2024 on Sunday following a 2-0 defeat to Villa at the Emirates.Tottenham legend Gus Poyet believes Arsenal are still in the Premier League title huntCredit: RexPoyet insists Arsenal will have to regain momentum and expects their rivals to drop pointsCredit: PAMikel Arteta’s men failed to climb to the top of the table and put extra distance between them at Liverpool, who lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace.Arsenal legend Paul Merson claimed the loss to Unai Emery’s men will cost his former team the title, and some agreed with the Sky Sports pundit.The North Londoners were then eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich, who won 1-0 at the Allianz Arena.However, Poyet, 56, doesn’t believe the last two setbacks will affect Arsenal’s bid of winning their first title in 20 years as they are only two points away from Manchester City and the top.Read More on ArsenalBut the Chelsea hero is adamant his former rivals will have to regain the same consistency and momentum they built in January and went on to enjoy an undefeated run that saw them winning 10 out of 11 league matches.And Arteta’s side will have to start on Saturday against Wolves at Molineux.The Uruguayan believes that is the key that can help Arsenal shake off the loss to the Villans to continue chasing rivals City and Liverpool.And the former Brighton boss suggested the Citizens and the Reds will drop more points before the end of the season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERPoyet told SunSport on behalf of Real Money Roulette when asked if Arsenal would look back at that loss to Villa if they lose the Prem: “I would say probably, but I think we shouldn’t be that dramatic.”I think that the most important for us is how they’re gonna react. Arsenal’s title chances are ‘100% gone’ according to club legend who savages ‘lazy’ Gunners after Aston Villa shocker”Because if somebody was thinking they will be in a winning run without even drawing again until the end of the season, they are dreaming. “They don’t know the Premier League. I mean the Premier League is what we saw at the weekend. “When you think you’re good, somebody’s [going to] come in and knock you down. “So I think the important thing is the next games, I think it’s really important that they show that that game against Aston Villa didn’t affect the level of performances that they were having. “And for that we need to wait and see.” More

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      Laura Woods stuns as she shows off toned abs in purple dress and cosies up to Love Island star boyfriend Adam Collard

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      LAURA WOODS has shocked fans with an incredible omission from a sweet selection of pictured she labelled “Things I love”.The Arsenal supporter caused less of a surprise by going heavy on romantic shots with Love island star boyfriend Adam Collard.Laura Woods featured Adam Collard in things she lovesCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyThis lilac dress showed the broadcaster’s toned figureCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyLaura takes the lead online with a 754k Instagram followingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyThe couple could not look more blissful than hereCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyBut her social media followers reacted with amazement at the lack of any Gunners’ images.And when put on the spot over fitness coach Collard, the TNT Sports presenter again staggered Arsenal fans.One of Laura’s 754,000 Instagram followers asked: “Is he a Gooner? That’s the main question.”The broadcaster confessed: “He is not” – followed by a crying-with-laughter emoji.READ MORE TOP STORIESAnother Woodsy admirer then chipped in to clarify what Collard is.”He’s a jammy git,” the jealous fan joked.Woods, 36, posted cosy photos with 28-year-old Collard, including one with her arm around him as they shared a drink.Other pics showed the couple appearing to be in total bliss on a paddleboard.Most read in FootballThere were also holiday clips, plus a shot of a topless Collard in a stream.Laura added snaps of what admirers called her “so cute” pet dog – with a rear-view image of her running alongside it on a beach.Laura Woods asks ‘did I get pied there?’ in awkward moment during interview with Wolves boss Gary O’NeilPhotos of Woodsy in a lilac dress, showing off much of her toned midriff, provided glamour.BBC presenter Alex Scott posted: “Things I love to see…. Woodsy happy.”To which Laura replied: “Ditto.”And when Gunners’ legend Ian Wright welcomed her pics with a heart emoji she fired back: “Love ya Wrighty.”But maybe the ex-striker’s intervention was one reason many fans couldn’t get over the absence of her favourite team from her pics.”Poor Arsenal didn’t get a mention,” said one.”Where’s Arsenal?” asked another, and a third noted: “Not one picture of Arsenal”.Nothing beats messing about on boats – or boardsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyFans really digged snaps of Laura and her petCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyCosy and dozy, Laura’s dog rivalled her for popularityCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyWoodsy’s dog also won admiration for cutenessCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsyFitness coach Collard was snapped at his most ruggedCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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      Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes drops major hint over future after buying new £4m home amid Arsenal transfer interest

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      BRUNO GUIMARAES has boosted Newcastle’s hopes he will stay beyond the summer after buying a £4million house in the North East.The Brazilian midfielder, 26, has been heavily linked with a blockbuster move at the end of the season – with Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain all interested.Bruno Guimaraes has been attracting interest from the Premier League and EuropeCredit: RexHe has a £100m release clause, but there is no indication to suggest admirers are willing to pay that sum.According to The Telegraph there is “growing optimism” he will remain at St James’ Park for the start of the 2024/25 campaign.And that positive stance has been supported by the news that Guimaraes has purchased a new home in Daras Hall, an exclusive neighbourhood in Northumberland.It is understood he will make this residence his family home for his wife and two children.READ MORE ON ARSENALNewcastle will reportedly reject any bids below £100m, an approach they will also take when it comes to interest from striker Alexander Isak.Guimaraes joined Eddie Howe’s men from Lyon for £35m in January 2022.He has played 101 games for Newcastle, scoring 14 goals and assisting a further 14.He has started all but one of their Premier League games this season – which he missed in November due to suspension.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he penned a new £150,000-a-week deal last year to keep him on Tyneside until 2028.Guimaraes’ agent Alexis Malavolta recently claimed his client is “very happy” at Newcastle.Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal being dumped out of Champions League by Bayern MunichHowe is keen to avoid selling key players in the summer, but the Toon may be forced to offload stars due to restrictions around profit and sustainability rules.Newcastle sit sixth in the Premier League table, above Manchester United on goal difference, and are on course for Europa League qualification.Guimaraes has been ever-present for Newcastle this season More

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      Emi Martinez slated by former Arsenal team-mate as he reveals Aston Villa star used to be completely different person

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      EMILIANO MARTINEZ has come in for a scathing attack from his one-time Arsenal clubmate Samir Nasri.The keeper earned legend status at Aston Villa with two penalty saves during Thursday’s Europa Conference League triumph at Lille.Aston Villa ace Emi Martinez was slammed by a former Arsenal team-mate for his anticsCredit: GettyEx-Arsenal star Samir Nasri is not impressed with Martinez’s anticsCredit: Getty Images – GettyMartinez wound up home fans with a series of shushing gestures during the shoot-out as Villa clinched their place in the semi-finals.The Argentine was already unpopular in France following his antics in the 2022 World Cup final.He first denied Randal Kolo Muani a certain late winner before using mind games to help his side win on penalties.Martinez, 31, has now incurred the wrath of former France midfielder Nasri.Read More on ArsenalThe 36-year-old spent the 2010-11 season at Arsenal alongside the keeper, who had arrived from home-country club Independiente.Future Manchester City ace Nasri told Canal Plus: “Martinez’s behaviour annoys me, all the more because he didn’t used to be like that before.”I knew him at Arsenal, when he was very young, and then he used to be very low-key.”But now that kind of behaviour has become his stock in trade.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When you save a penalty you have no need to wind up the opposing fans by telling them ‘shush.'”I think that is very borderline conduct, especially as he doesn’t need to do it to show he exists.Watch Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez demand a minute’s silence for Mbappe in wild World Cup celebrations”He made that key save from Kolo Muani, there was that penalty shootout against France, and now once more against Lille.”He doesn’t need to say ‘shush’ to get people talking about him.”Martinez has stood out for Aston Villa between the sticks More

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      Arsenal ‘make £39m bid for top Bundesliga centre-back as Gunners move ahead of Liverpool in transfer race’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly tabled a bid for defender Willian Pacho, it’s been claimed.Pacho, 22, has been a shining light for Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt this season.Willian Pacho has caught the eye of several teams this seasonCredit: REXAnd the Ecuadorian’s impressive form is said to have caught the attention of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta.It was claimed earlier this week that the North Londoners have “inquired about” potentially signing him in the summer.And now Bolavip are claiming the Premier League big boys have tabled a £38million bid for the centre-back.The offer is said to be short of Frankfurt’s valuation of the player, whom they want a minimum of £43m for.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLArsenal will likely face competition for the services of the Ecuador international.Prem rivals Liverpool are also said to be interested in bolstering their squad with the youngster – despite Jurgen Klopp’s imminent departure.The Merseysiders, however, have yet to table an offer for his services.Arsenal are said planning on splashing the cash this summer following their disappointing Champions League exit.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSunSport revealed that, following their quarter-final heartache against Bayern Munich the brass have sanctioned the strengthening of the team.We revealed how Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres are all on the radar.Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal being dumped out of Champions League by Bayern MunichSpeaking after the 3-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich, Arteta said: “At the moment it is a gutted dressing room.”We are very disappointed. We have to go through it.”We tried against a team with a lot of experience. Through the tie, the margins have been very small.”Arsenal will be back in action on Saturday night, travelling to Molineux to take on Wolves. More

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      Arsenal set sights on world-class striker with eight players on transfer shortlist… ‘but four stars could leave’

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      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.Boss Mikel Arteta needs firepower, with Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres all on the radar.Mikel Arteta is set to be given a war chest again this summerCredit: GettyThe Gunners are also being linked with an array of other stars as the club prepare to unleash their war chest.Arsenal have spent big in the last two summer windows, bringing in the likes of Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber for a combined £204.5million last year.This summer, signing a striker is the priority with Gabriel Jesus being plagued by injuries since he arrived in North London.Kai Havertz has had to fill the role for much of the summer, with the German and Jesus combining for 18 goals between them.READ MORE ON ARSENALSunSport understands the Arsenal hierarchy recognise Arteta’s squad currently lacks an attacking focal point and clinical edge in the final third.Isak, Sesko and Gyokeres are of particular interest.The Gunners have sent scouts to watch RB Leipzig’s 6ft 4in Slovenian Sesko, 20, and Sporting Lisbon’s Swedish former Coventry star Gyokeres.Sesko has a £43m release clause, but he is also being tracked by both Manchester United and Chelsea, while Gyokeres would cost upwards of £80m.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSesko has scored 13 goals in 37 appearances in Germany.Impressively, Gyokeres has bagged 36 goals and 16 assists in 44 games in all competitions after moving to Portugal from Championship Sky Blues in a £21m deal last July.’Nothing is authentic about this club’ – Arsenal fans brutally trolled for bizarre ‘Ford Fiesta’ chant in MunichIsak, 24, has hit 21 goals this season despite an injury-hit campaign.The Swede was scouted by Arsenal before his £60m Toon deal in 2022.Joshua Zikzee and Xavi Simons are also on the radar.Bologna’s Dutch wonder Zikzee is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe with the 6ft 4in 22-year-old forward valued at around £50m.Simons is a talent in the Bukayo Saka mould currently on loan at RB Leipzig from PSG, but would cost close to £80m to sign.Martin Zubimendi could prove an effective partner for Declan RiceAccording to The Mirror, Arteta also wants to sign players to provide competition for Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, who have been overused this season.Wolves winger Pedro Neto is a long-term target while Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams is another option, they claim.Arsenal appear to have cooled their interest in Ivan Toney but another name on their wishlist is Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, who could be an effective partner for Declan Rice.To help fund incoming Arsenal could let a number of stars leave according to The Mirror, including Eddie Nketiah who is priced at £30m and a target for Crystal Palace.READ MORE SUN STORIESReiss Nelson is also available with Aaron Ramsdale’s future uncertain, having been demoted to David Raya’s understudy.There is also interest being shown in youth product Emile Smith Rowe who has recently returned to first-team action.Thomas Tuchel’s genius tactical tweak against ArsenalFANS hailed Thomas Tuchel’s tactical tweak that “took Bukayo Saka out of the game” in their Champions League victory against Arsenal.
      With regular full-back Alphonso Davies suspended, Tuchel deployed TWO full backs in his place in the shape of Noussair Mazraoui and Raphael Guerreiro.
      The duo doubled up on Saka, with Mazraoui at left-back and Guerreiro playing higher up, offering him protection from midfield.
      And the plan could not have worked out any better with Saka almost totally nullified.
      One fan noted: “Thomas Tuchel with a tactical masterclass today starting two full-backs on the left wing to keep Bukayo Saka locked down.
      “Through 75 minutes, Saka has 0 shots and 0 chances created. Just 19 accurate passes & 32 total touches…”
      Tuchel himself explained: “You have to defend a lot on that side. Arsenal’s right side is where most attacks usually start. That’s their danger side. That’s why we chose Rafa (Guerreiro).”
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      Sir Chips Keswick dead at 84: Former Arsenal chairman who oversaw four FA Cup triumphs dies as tributes pour in

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      FORMER Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has died at the age of 84.Keswick was a lifelong Gunners supporter, and was a regular feature at Highbury when he was younger.Former Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick has diedCredit: Getty – ContributorKeswick took over as chairman in 2013 and oversaw four FA Cup triumphsCredit: Getty – ContributorAn Arsenal statement announced the sad news this morning.The club said: “It is with great sadness that the club reports the death of former Chairman, Sir Chips Keswick.”A lifelong Arsenal supporter, he was a regular at Highbury after first standing in the boys’ enclosure in 1949 and listed his early heroes as the Compton brothers and Jimmy Logie but, above all, goalkeeper – and later manager – George Swindin, as young Chips was a budding schoolboy keeper himself.”Keswick became the chairman of the north London side in 2013 having initially joined the club’s board alongside Lord Harris in November 2005.READ MORE ON ARSENALIn becoming chair he replaced Peter Hill-Wood.During his time there he oversaw the team winning four FA Cups, with his final year fittingly seeing the team win the 2020 FA Cup as he stepped down in May of that year.The tribute continued: “Retirement allowed him to spend more time with his beloved family as well as indulge in his other great sporting passion, horse racing – he was a respected owner of numerous racehorses over the years. “Sir Chips will be greatly missed by everyone at Arsenal who knew him and we extend our deepest sympathies to his wife Lady Sarah and their children David, Tobias and Adam.”Most read in FootballKeswick had previously been a vice-chairman of Hambros bank between 1986 and 1998 and knighted by the Queen for services to banking in 1993.He was known to be a keen racehorse owner and owned some with the Queen.Keswick won the Cheltenham Festival Novices’ Handicap Chase in 2014 with Present View, trained by Jamie Snowden, but missed it because Arsenal were playing in Europe.After landing another Cheltenham win last year, he said on his first time miss: “It is great to be here this time. I had to watch Arsenal against Bayern and they beat us 3-1 (on aggregate).”I retired when I was 80 from the board. I think when you leave, you leave. “You shouldn’t hang around, but rest assured I watch Arsenal every time on the television.”Sir Chips Keswick “the perfect chairman”
      Sir John Chippendale “Chips” Lindley Keswick was a major figure at Arsenal Football Club.
      He joined the board in 2005 and then in 2013 was named chairman – a role he held for seven years.
      During that time as chairman, Arsenal won the FA Cup four times.
      He earned his money as chairman of Hambros Bank and as a director of the Bank of England.
      Upon his retirement as the most powerful man at Arsenal in 2020 he said: “It has been an honour to be the chairman of this great football club.
      “Arsenal has always held a special place in my life and that will remain the case in the future.”
      Current Arsenal owners Stan and Josh Kroenke said at the time he stepped down: “His extensive business knowledge and experience coupled with his deep love of Arsenal have made him the perfect chairman.”
      He was a lifelong Arsenal fan. More