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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

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      Harry Kane admits he’s surprised he got a yellow card for elbow on Arsenal star Gabriel as he blasts ‘strange’ decision

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      HARRY KANE believes he was unlucky to be given a yellow card after ELBOWING Arsenal defender Gabriel in the face.The England skipper enjoyed his return to North London with a 32nd minute penalty to earn Bayern Munich a 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter final first leg.Harry Kane had an altercation with Arsenal’s Gabriel in the second halfCredit: EPAKane felt he was unlucky to be handed a yellow card for the incidentCredit: EPAThe former Tottenham star’s spot-kick – his 15th goal in 20 appearances against the Gunners – briefly gave the Germans a 2-1 lead after Serge Gnabry cancelled out Bukayo Saka’s opener.Arsenal fought their way back through a Leandro Trossard equaliser in the 76th minute – but the closely-contested tie was fraught with second half controversy.The drama began in the 55th minute as Kane backed into Gabriel and swung his right elbow into the Brazilian’s face, earning him a yellow card from Swedish ref Glenn Nyberg.Replays suggested Kane knew what he was doing, and was arguably lucky not to be shown a straight red, yet the 30-year-old had a different view.read more on arsenalHe said: “It was strange, I’m not really sure, it was 50-50, he gave that one as a foul and I’m surprised it was a yellow card but it is what it is. Decisions sometimes go your way.”Shortly after, Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel was left seething with a bizarre moment between Gabriel and Arsenal keeper David Raya from a goal kick.Nyberg blew his whistle, allowing Raya to take the goal kick, passing the ball across the six-yard box to Gabriel, only for the centre back to pick the ball up and place it back down.Bayern players immediately surrounded the ref, and Tuchel revealed post-match that Nyberg told them he would not give a penalty for a “kid’s mistake”.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTuchel labelled it a “huge mistake” and “horrible, horrible explanation” and Kane agrees that Bayern should have been given another penalty.Kane explained: “It would have been really strange, but when the keeper passed it to Gabriel and he picked the ball up in his box but it was a stonewall penalty.“I don’t know why the ref didn’t give it. It would have been strange.“But the ref blew the whistle, he passed it, he picked it up, it would have been child-like but that’s not our problem.”Eric Dier – another former Spurs player now with Kane at Bayern – added: “When Raya passed the ball to Gabriel. It’s strange. No one’s talking about it.“He passed it like a goal kick. The ref blew the whistle and he passed it and Gabriel picked it up. It was a very strange situation.”Bayern Munich fans clash with stewards despite stadium ban as Arsenal fans want ticket sellers ‘banned for life’Arsenal were also left aggrieved in the 95th minute when Saka went down in the box from a challenge by Manuel Neuer, which Nyberg waved away before blowing for full-time.Saka was left livid after the match and attempted to chase Nyberg down the tunnel before Arsenal assistant Albert Stuivenberg held him back.READ MORE SUN STORIESKane admitted: “It’s 50/50. If he was on my team, I would have said it’s a penalty.”Arsenal legend and TNT pundit Martin Keown blasted the decision, and said: “I find it quite alarming he has not given a penalty.”Why would he pick it up? It HAS to be a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
      Arsenal could have absolutely no complaints if a penalty was awarded to Bayern Munich.
      The referee signalled for David Raya to take the goal kick.
      He did… and Gabriel picked the ball up. Why would he do that? The whistle had been blown.
      The only person who has made a mistake is Gabriel. Why would he pick the ball up?
      Once the referee has blown his whistle and Gabriel has picked it up, he has to give a penalty.

      Surprised it wasn’t a penalty, says HalseyBy Mark Halsey
      SOME will say that Bukayo Saka initiated the contact, but Manuel Neuer stuck out his leg.
      I was surprised Glenn Nyberg did not award Arsenal a penalty in real time at the end.
      Bayern Munich could have no complaints if it was given, they got away with one.
      Munich were very lucky.
      It is subjective, so maybe that is why VAR did not get involved.
      Had it been given, the decision would not have changed. More

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      Arsenal’s ‘brilliant’ secret weapon is key to Gunners shattering Premier League set piece record

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      MARTIN ODEGAARD has revealed the secret weapon to Arsenal’s set-piece play.The Gunners have scored an impressive 24 set-piece goals in the Premier League this season.Martin Odegaard says hard work is key for Arsenal’s set-piece successCredit: ReutersNicolas Jover has succeeded as the club’s set-piece coachCredit: GettyThat’s the highest tally in a single league campaign since the 2004-05 season.Coach Nicolas Jover is able to take a lot of credit for revolutionising the club’s tactics since his arrival from Manchester City in 2021.Odegaard, 25, has also revealed what else is to thank for the success.He told the Men in Blazers YouTube channel: “Hard work and details to be honest.READ MORE ON ARSENAL”Our set-piece coach is brilliant and we work so much on details.”Everyone believes we can score each time we have a set-piece.”So mindset and hard work is the recipe.”The most important thing is that we all understand the plan and everyone is thinking the same.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”I am not going to give away all the secrets here, but it is a lot of work.”The set-piece work has helped the Gunners outscore all their rivals in the league so far this season.Three ways Declan Rice has become one of the world’s top midfieldersArsenal have scored 75 goals this season, three more than Liverpool and four more than Man City.That, coupled with Mikel Arteta’s side’s best defence, has made them the favourites for the title.Odegaard also revealed what he speaks to the manager about during the game.He added: “There are so many things going on in the game, such as small tactical tweaks.”I just try to speak to him and get that little information from him that we can execute on the pitch and make a change.” More

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      Gabriel Jesus is uninterested in Mikel Arteta’s plot to sign a new No9 and is ready to fight for his Arsenal place

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      GABRIEL JESUS is ready to fight for his place as Arsenal plot a summer move for a striker.The Brazilian forward has endured an injury-plagued period since signing from Manchester City for £45m in July 2022.Mikel Arteta is a big fan of Gabriel Jesus – but could sign his replacement this summerCredit: AlamyJesus has suffered from multiple injury issues during his time with the GunnersCredit: ReutersThe 27-year-old had surgery on his knee towards the end of last season but was under the knife again at the beginning of this term before a hamstring strain in October.He then missed a further five games in February with more knee troubles, and admitted this week that he cannot remember a time when he “played without pain”.Despite that, Jesus is confident he is fit enough to contribute for the Gunners in a crucial part of the campaign – top of the Premier League with seven games left and in the quarter finals of the Champions League.It would be timely for Jesus to prove his worth, with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta planning to splash out on a No.9 in the next transfer window.read more on arsenalSporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyokeres, Brentford’s Ivan Toney, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak and Red Bull Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko have all been linked.Yet when asked about the North London club’s ambitions to potentially replace him, Jesus said: “They already know if they want to [sign a striker] or not.“Maybe this question is not for me but for them. My job is to try to work, train hard, improve what I have to improve and help Arsenal win games and after win trophies.“The speculation will always be there, not only here but every club. People want to decide who the club wants to sign. This is not just happening at Arsenal but a lot of clubs.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERDue to his injury issues, and positional adaptability under Arteta as both a central forward and winger, Jesus has struggled to find form in front of goal this term.He has just four goals and three assists in 21 Prem outings, having scored 11 and provided six in 26 league games last season.Jesus’ Champions League record is much better for Arsenal, netting four goals in six games so far, with Bayern Munich at the Emirates on Tuesday night in the quarters.So far, City’s Erling Haaland has 25 goals in 32 appearances in the Prem and Champions League, while Bayern’s Harry Kane has 38 goals in 36 appearances combined.Jurgen Klopp manages to savage both Man Utd and his own Liverpool team with astonishing comment about ArsenalBut Jesus feels it is unfair to compare him to those heavyweight goal-getters, explaining: “Even if I’m playing in a position like they are I think it’s unfair because we are different types of players. That’s my opinion.“I have played this season maybe 40 per cent on the wing but people only want to know if I’ve scored or not. That’s football today. It’s not just with me but it’s a lot of strikers like this.“I don’t want to come here and say Gabi doesn’t care about playing as a winger when his position normally is a nine. This part of the season you don’t complain. I never complain.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When I get the chance I will show the manager and everyone else why I have to play. This part of the season I’ll put my ego aside and do what the manager wants to help the team.“It’s not easy, not just for me but for Eddie [Nketiah] as well. Kai [Havertz] is having amazing games and scoring. That’s the price you pay if you want to be in a big club.” More