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      Arsenal fans called out by Rio Ferdinand and Des Kelly as Emirates empties before final whistle in Aston Villa clash

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      RIO FERDINAND and Des Kelly called out Arsenal fans’ early exodus from the Emirates during a devastating 2-0 loss against Aston Villa.Shock home defeats for the Gunners and Liverpool left Manchester City two points clear amid a pivotal weekend for the Premier League title race.Many Arsenal fans started heading out once Aston Villa went in frontCredit: ReutersJorginho and Declan Rice reflect on what could be a costly defeatCredit: PAViewers including pundits were stunned to see early departuresCredit: ReutersBut pundits like Manchester United legend Ferdinand struggled to accept Arsenal supporters streaming out well ahead of the final whistle.Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins struck on 84 and 87 minutes as Villa went three points clear of fifth-placed Tottenham with a deserved victory.And ex-England defender Ferdy shared a picture of fast-emptying seats behind the goal as he wrote: “Early train Arsenal fans??? Ffs.”Former long-serving BT Sport broadcaster Kelly posted an even sparser image from the touchline stands and added: “With 8 mins still to go..?”READ MORE TOP STORIESOne viewer labelled the home crowd “an embarrassing set of fans”.Another observer responded: “The title race is not over, the players need to feel their support more than ever.”Ferdinand’s displeasure over the disappearing Emirates audience won plenty of backing on social media.”Rio is cooking,” said one football enthusiast.Most read in FootballRio Ferdinand posted his shock at fans not backing Arsenal all the wayCredit: RexAnd another added: “Shocking support when your team really needs it. 75% of fans had left once 2 nil down.”Inevitably, of course rival supporters joined the taunts from the wider football audience.Paul Merson’s pre-match prediction that ‘might come back to bite Arsenal’ comes true in Aston Villa clash”Yep, fire drill started at 1 nil down,” mocked one, while a few dubbed the early-leavers “plastic” fans.One supporter tried to hit back by posting: “95th minute, 2-0 down with no chance to win, why wait around?”But he came under instant fire from replies like: “That’s with 2 and half minutes left, it was empty with 7 and half to go.” More

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      Forgotten Arsenal star reveals ‘sadness’ as he prepares to return to Gunners after loan transfer

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      ARSENAL defender Kieran Tierney has expressed his “sadness” at the prospect of leaving Real Sociedad this summer.The Scotland international who joined the Spanish club on loan at the start of the 2023/24 season, has struggled with injuries and inconsistency during his time in Basque Country. Kieran Tierney has revealed his ‘sadness’ at the prospect of leaving Real Sociedad this summerCredit: GettyThe Arsenal defender went on loan to the La Liga giants at the beginning of the seasonCredit: PAWith Real Sociedad unlikely to make his move permanent and Tierney is not in line to return to the first team at Arsenal his future in North London is at risk.An exit to another Premier League side or a return to the 26-year-old’s former side Celtic has been mentioned.But with only a few weeks left in the season, he is disappointed he will have to leave Sociedad.He told Marca: “I don’t speak as much Spanish as I would like. It’s very difficult to learn and you need to be consistent for three or four days a week.READ MORE ON ARSENAL”But I have learned a different style of football and a different culture.“I’m living an incredible experience, which I’m enjoying. It’s sad there is so little left with only six or seven weeks until the season ends.”The La Liga giants are aiming for a spot in the UEFA Europa League as they currently sit sixth in the league.They sit eight points adrift from fifth place Atheltic Club who are sitting in the qualification spot for the European tournament. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, Tierney has had an underwhelming term at Imanol Alguacil’s side.Missing a chunk of games due to a hamstring injury has left the defender with only 18 appearances this season.The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsTierney arrived at Arsenal from Celtic in 2019 on a £25million deal – a record amount for both a Scottish national and a player from the Scottish league. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star who demanded hugely controversial transfer ‘close to joining Arsenal backroom team under Mikel Arteta’

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      MIKEL ARTETA is reportedly lining up a controversial former Manchester United star to add to his backroom team.That’s according to reports in Argentina that are linking Gabriel Heinze with a move to Arsenal’s coaching team.Arteta has identified Gabriel Heinze as a potential member of his coaching staffCredit: GettyHeinze most recently managed Newell’s Old BoysCredit: AFPHeinze has some first-team coaching experience, having briefly been head coach of Atlanta United in the MLS.He most recently managed Argentine giants Newell’s Old Boys for one year between January 2023 and December 2023 but left after a mid-table finish.ESPN Argentina report that Heinze is a character that Arteta likes, particularly with one of his current coaches, Carlos Cuesta, being linked with a managerial move to Norwich.Fellow coach Albert Stuivenberg has also been linked with a managerial move to Ajax.READ MORE ARSENALJournalist Leandro Alves says Heinze has been in London and has held talks with Arsenal.He was recently pictured watching a Real Madrid Under-19 game with Arteta as Los Blancos took on Atletico Madrid.Heinze played for Manchester United between 2004 and 2007, playing 83 times for the club.He caused controversy for trying to force a move to rivals Liverpool in 2007 before eventually leaving for Real Madrid.Most read in FootballHeinze angered Sir Alex Ferguson by trying to force a move to LiverpoolCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHad he made the move directly from Manchester United to Liverpool he would have been the first to do so since 1964.Heinze said at the time: “My fight is for the freedom to negotiate with any club.What happened to Highbury?”United never wanted me to leave for one of the big clubs, but this anti-Liverpool clause is incredible.”He has since admitted that he regrets trying to force through the transfer.He recently said: “I hope it doesn’t tarnish the way they [the fans] see me and they will remember the three years I had in the team.”Heinze played with Arteta when they both played for PSG in the 2001-02 season and the pair appear to have maintained a good relationship.Arteta was asked about the prospect of some of his coaching staff leaving to take managerial jobs back in February.He said: “If that’s their will? You cannot [stop them]. I wouldn’t, no.”It’s very important, and with the staff as well. I think everybody needs to feel that there is a path, there is a development plan for everyone.”People don’t want to do the same thing for three, four, five years you know, and there is a way to incentivise people, to inspire other people, and then to explore.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Because you don’t really know the limit of a person unless you expose him to certain things. I think curiosity is a really important quality that we have within our young staff, and that thrives.”We all need opportunities. I got an opportunity when I didn’t have any experience in coaching, first of all at Man City and then here, and I’m very grateful for that.”How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      Hollywood superstar interrupts interview to reveal she is Arsenal fan as supporters boast ‘we are gargantuan’

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      ANNE HATHAWAY has revealed herself to be an Arsenal fan. The Hollywood star was promoting her new movie, The Idea of You, alongside die-hard Gooner and co-star Nicholas Galitzine. Anne Hathaway, right, has revealed herself to be an Arsenal fanCredit: RexNicholas Galitzine joins Hathaway as an Arsenal fanCredit: GettyGalitzine described himself as a ‘die-hard’ GoonerDuring a chat with Interview Magazine, Hathaway said: “Okay, next question. What formation should Arsenal be playing in?” A shocked Galitzine replied: “Oh, thank you, Anne Hathaway! The people at Interview don’t know that we’re both diehard Arsenal fans. “I really believe we’re in a great place right now. Is this a genuine question? Because I will tell you.”To which Hathaway said: “I just thought this is a good chance to get Mikel Arteta’s attention.”READ MORE ON ARSENALGalitzine, from Hammersmith, wasted no time in giving Arteta a full tactical breakdown on how the Gunners should play. He said: “Listen, Mikel, if you’re looking for an assistant, it is a 4-3-3. It is a 3-5-2 in attack, really. “But we need a center forward who’s able to play in those spaces that Martin Ødegaard does, but is a focal point in attack. “I don’t think we have that just yet. So we need to dip into the market in the summer because the January transfer window is not a great time to buy. Most read in FootballArsenal’s glamorous fans

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      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”We don’t want to spend money for the sake of it, but I think we’re in a good place.” Arsenal have a string of famous celebrity fans including Kim Kardashian but she has proven a bad omen for teams in the past. Arsenal’s top targets in the summer transfer windowBut Gooners were taken aback by Hathaway’s shock alleigance to the club as one said: “I’ve always liked her. She knows ball.”Another added: “Anne Hathaway supports Arsenal? We are gargantuan.”Kim Kardashian posing with a Gunners topCredit: Instagram/@arsenal More

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      Aaron Ramsdale told to leave Arsenal to be ‘number one’ at Prem rivals after being ‘mugged off’ by Mikel Arteta

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      AARON RAMSDALE has been urged to leave Arsenal in the summer.Premier League legend Andy Cole believes that the England international has been “mugged off” by manager Mikel Arteta.Aaron Ramsdale has been urged to leave ArsenalCredit: GettyAndy Cole has suggested Mikel Arteta has ‘mugged off’ the goalkeeperCredit: Getty Images – GettyArteta has preferred David Raya to Ramsdale this seasonCredit: GettyRamsdale, 25, was the Gunners’ first-choice goalkeeper last season but was replaced in the summer.Arteta opted to sign David Raya on an initial loan deal from Brentford, and he has since replaced the Englishman.The manager originally claimed that the two stoppers would be rotated but Raya has become the undisputed first-choice.Cole, 52, believes that Ramsdale should seek pastures new this summer and has suggested that Newcastle could be a good move.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCole told Betfred: “Nine times out of ten, when a player moves to a different club, they’re meant to be their new club’s number one centre-forward, centre-half, goalkeeper or whatever it may be.”If Aaron makes the move, he will be Newcastle’s number one goalkeeper.”I think he’s been hard done by, I really do.”He was so good for Arsenal last season and then all of a sudden, Mikel Arteta has gone out and got a new goalkeeper and initially claimed that he had two number ones, which was complete nonsense from day one.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The way he’s disregarded Ramsdale has been really disrespectful.”He’s mugged him off basically.The forgotten Arsenal wonderkids”I like how he goes about his business and he deserves to be treated with a bit more respect, so if he does move on from Arsenal, then he certainly would do a good job at Newcastle.”Ramsdale has only made 11 appearances in all competitions this season.He has kept three clean sheets and conceded 12 goals in that time.Raya is expected to become a permanent Arsenal player in the summer.Meanwhile, Arteta has told Ramsdale to wait until summer to have discussions about his future.He said: “Now is the season, now is tomorrow, now is what we have done today and how can we improve tomorrow.”And those talks are for much after, I think.”How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      Arsenal wonderkid dubbed club’s ‘future’ to QUIT in summer transfer after failing to break into first-team

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      ARSENAL youngster Charlie Patino is set to leave the club this summer, according to reports.The 20-year-old has spent over two years trying to establish his spot in Mikel Arteta’s first team squad.Charlie Patino could leave Arsenal this summerCredit: GettyPatino has spent this season on loan at SwanseaCredit: GettyBut with the level of competition higher than ever in north London, he is yet to break into the fold.According to The Standard, Patino could seek a permanent transfer at the end of the season.Arteta is expected to sanction the midfielder’s departure this summer, allowing Arsenal to cash-in on him before his contract expires in June 2025.Patino holds a Spanish passport through his father, meaning a move to La Liga could be convenient for both parties.Read More on Man UtdIt also gives him additional options across Europe because clubs will likely avoid post-Brexit issues.The England Under-21s star made his Arsenal debut in a 5-1 League Cup win over Sunderland in December 2021.He came off the bench to score for the Gunners in added time.Patino’s only other first team appearance came in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest the following month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was loaned to Blackpool for the 2022-23 campaign and made 37 appearances across all competitions.The midfielder has spent this season at Swansea.What happened to Highbury?In 33 games Patino has scored four goals and provided four assists.But his last match start came back in January. More

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      Arsenal fall behind Premier League rivals in transfer race for Brazilian wonderkid Gustavinho as £18m bid is prepared

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      MANCHESTER CITY look set to swoop on the freshest talent coming out of Gremio — the Brazilian club that brought ex-Barcelona star Ronaldinho to the attention of the world.City are positioning themselves ahead of Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal in the race to sign 18-year-old attacking midfielder Gustavo Nunes.Manchester City are ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal to sign Gremio teen Gustavo NunesCredit: AlamyGustavinho, as Gremio fans have dubbed him, only made his senior debut in February after impressing for the Porto Alegre club’s youth team at the prestigious Copa Sao Paulo de Juniores.He scored three goals during Gremio’s run to the last 16 of that competition and instantly caught the eye of five English clubs.Reports in Brazil claim Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City, alongside the Premier League’s top three, have also enquired about the teenager.Gremio are not ready to part with their young revelation, who recently renewed his contract until the end of 2028.But GZH Portal states the player’s agents have been informed that City will submit an offer of £18m for Gustavinho as soon as the summer transfer window opens.Gremio, who own 70% of his economic rights, are looking for a higher fee and may wait to see if any other European clubs are ready to rival City’s interest.The Manchester club, who have established a network of clubs across South America that includes Brazilian top-flight outfit Bahia, have increasingly been targeting talent in the region.Last January they snapped up Argentine playmaker Claudio Etcheverri from River Plate, the club they raided for Julian Alvarez in 2022.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHow Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
      Click here to read Dave Kidd’s column in full.
      To read more from Dave Kidd, click here.

      That same year City Football Group agreed a deal to sign winger Savinho from Atletico Mineiro for £5m up front and a similar amount in variables.Within 18 months, the 20-year-old has quadrupled in value and will become the newest Brazilian addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad later this year.What happened to Highbury?City chiefs will have a similar progression plan in place for Gustavinho, who will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Gremio greats Ronaldinho and ex-Manchester United midfielder Anderson to a glorious career in Europe. More

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      Ivan Toney’s transfer price tag plummets to ‘super cheap’ figure as Chelsea circle

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      BRENTFORD are braced for frenzied interest in Ivan Toney following the striker’s new “super cheap” valuation.The Bees could sell the Manchester United and Chelsea target for just £30m-£40m – while the England ace has cheekily named his dream destination.Ivan Toney may be sold at HALF the fee expected just months agoCredit: GettyThe twice-capped England striker, 28, is under contract until 2025.And Sky Sports’ Florian Plettenberg believes West Ham are among “many” Premier League clubs now monitoring Toney’s situation.The fee wanted for the Euro 2024 hopeful has reportedly plummeted from the £80m-£100m touted in January.That’s when Toney returned looking sharp after an eight-month ban.READ MORE TOP STORIESPlettenberg reckons the Hammers have already “inquired” – while Chelsea and Arsenal are “monitoring him closely”.However, SunSport understands the Gunners have ruled out a move for the striker.Meanwhile, fans shocked by Toney’s much-reduced valuation are predicting a huge fight to land him in the next transfer window.One said, “That’s super cheap wtf” and another was equally astonished as he posted, “Only £30m-£40m?! Wow.”Most read in FootballA third wrote: “Man United would be sleeping if they don’t throw everything at Brentford to get him in the summer.”And a Red Devils’ supporter urged: “Swap for Rashford I beg.”Meanwhile, Stamford Bridge boss Mauricio Pochettino has been plagued by frontline problems all season.Man Utd wonderkid likened to Rooney tipped to ‘shock a lot of people very soon’ after training with first team at 15And one Blues’ fan said of Toney: “Chelsea should go for him at that price.”Meanwhile, the powerful poacher had fans wondering if he was joking last month when he revealed his ideal transfer this summer.He told Sky Sports: “If Brentford were to sell me, they make their money, I’ll move to Madrid, then it’s all good.”The Bees currently sit four points above the relegation zone – with boss Thomas Frank having already admitted he expects to lose Toney in the next transfer window. More