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      Arsenal sub Fabio Vieira shown straight red card for ‘horrific’ knee-high studs-up challenge

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      FABIO VIEIRA was shown red for a horror challenge on Josh Brownhill. Arsenal were leading Burnley 3-1 at the Emirates and in control when the midfielder was sent off on 83 minutes.
      Fabio Vieira was shown red for a horror challenge on Josh BrownhillCredit: AP
      Vieira collided with Josh Brownhill in a challenge and after getting there second his knee-high studs-up challenge was reckless.
      It left referee Michael Oliver with no choice but to send the Portuguese Under-21 international off.
      Fans watching the game were left in disgust.
      One said: “Horrific from Vieira. Red card doesn’t seem enough.”
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      Another added: “Reckless tackle.”
      One fumed: “The tackle was dangerous and unnecessary.”
      Another said: “Fábio Vieira didn’t mean it, clearly. But it’s reckless nonetheless. Can’t complain about the red…”
      Leandro Trossard had opened the scoring just before half time but it was Brownhill who levelled on 54 minutes.
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      Although just moments later, William Saliba restored Arsenal’s lead before Oleksandr Zinchenko wrapped up the points.
      Speaking on BBC, former Man City defender Nedum Onuoha said: “It’s a bad challenge from Fabio Vieira.
      “There is no intent there as such but he is endangering the opponent. It is hurting me just looking back at it on the replay.
      “It will be interesting to see what Mikel Arteta makes of that one after the game.”
      Arteta said: “The red card. VAR was right. The referee was right. Really positive from Mikel. Good decision.”
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      Brazilian wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo reveals Chelsea made him transfer ‘proposal’ but he snubbed it after dad’s advice

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      BRAZILIAN wonderkid Gabriel Moscardo has claimed Chelsea made him a transfer proposal in the summer.The Corinthians midfielder, 18, has been linked with a number of top European sides including Arsenal, Liverpool and Barcelona.
      Gabriel Moscardo of Corinthians claimed Chelsea had put in a transfer proposalCredit: Getty
      Todd Boehly wanted to Brazilian teen as part of his £400m summer transfer splurgeCredit: Reuters
      The Blues transfer strategy over the summer was to hoover up as much young talent as possible in a £400million splurge.
      This outlay took Todd Boehly’s transfer investment to over £1billion in just one year of ownership.
      And according to Moscardo he could have also been added to the list of names bought by the London club, but opted to stay put until the end of the Brazilian league’s season.
      As quoted by The Standard, he said: “There was a proposal from Chelsea months ago, but I talk a lot with my agent and my parents and they try to give me as little information as possible.
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      “They say there is not long until the end of the season, they tell me to dedicate myself and do well, and that at the end of the season, there will be good things.”
      According to ESPN that offer was worth around £18m.
      Speaking after his side’s 1-1 draw with Atlético Mineiro on Thursday, he once again hinted at a transfer to the Premier League.
      However, he said his focus was ensuring Corinthians did not fall into the relegation zone in the final few games of the season.
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      He said: “To tell you the truth, I have very little information, my father knows a few things.
      “He prefers not to tell me so as not to influence my head too much, to end up taking a little bit of my focus here.
      “He says: ‘Here your focus is on Corinthians’. Let’s wait for the season to end, there are still a few games to go, and we’ll see what we can do.
      “Of course there’s interest from various clubs, I’ve also heard about it, there was strong interest from Chelsea a few months ago.
      “But if you stop to think about where I’m going now, at this moment, it’s not good.
      “I want to help Corinthians now to get them out of this situation.”
      The defensive midfielder only broke into the Brazilian outfit’s senior team in the second half of the season. More

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      Man Utd title winner, 39, looks unrecognisable as he takes up new career selling luxury watches for millions

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      A FORMER Manchester United looks unrecognisable following his retirement from the beautiful game.The former left-back played 81 times for United between 2002 and 2007 after coming through the club’s academy.
      The former United star looked unrecognisable on a recent podcastCredit: YouTube @StevenSulley
      As he gave the details on his new watch businessCredit: YouTube @StevenSulley
      He scored 11 goals for the club and won the Premier League title in 2003 and 2007.
      He was also part of the Manchester United team that won the FA Cup in 2004 and the League Cup in 2006.
      After leaving United for Sunderland, he then went on to play for Fulham, Aston Villa and Cardiff.
      The defender, 39, has embarked on a very different career path since leaving the game, however.
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      He now buys and sells luxury watches to a very exclusive clientele.
      Kieran Richardson spoke about his new venture to the Steven Sulley Study podcast.
      Richardson looked very different on the pod compared to his playing days, sporting a long man-bun and beard.
      His identity appeared even further obscured by the designer sunglasses he was wearing.
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      Kieran Richardson spent five years at Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And racked up a decent trophy haulCredit: Getty – Contributor
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      Richardson spoke of the need to keep his clients private because of the risk of them becoming targeted by thieves.
      He said: “You have to make sure you trust your dealer.
      “I find with my background and who I am, people don’t feel I’m going to rump them and run away with £100,000 because I don’t need your £100,000.
      “I get a lot of customers from the trust side and that’s fine. I have a lot of clients but don’t like to tell the big names – I don’t want to open that can of worms, these watches are proper assets.
      “I’m private. I have massive clients, trust me – it’s different if they want to put it out there.
      “I am thinking about people, not the pound notes. Safety.”
      Richardson also told Sulley about his reasons for hanging up his boots in 2017 and the fact that he supports Arsenal despite coming through United’s youth set-up.
      He said: “By the end of my career, it became a job, I fell out of love with it and lost that spark. I still enjoyed it but lost that love,” he explained.
      “I watch football so much now – I didn’t watch it much as a footballer, I didn’t really care.
      “Now as someone not playing, I enjoy being an Arsenal fan, I’m buying a season ticket next season.
      “I don’t think there was a conflict of interests.
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      He is planning on buying a season ticket at Arsenal, despite scoring a goal that knocked them out of the FA CupCredit: Getty
      “I am an Arsenal fan but when you play for a club, you aren’t thinking about Arsenal.
      “Whichever club you’re at, that’s the team you are riding for. I knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup and I scored against them.” More

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      Arsenal ‘set to raid top-four Premier League rivals’ to replace Thomas Partey amid £45m star’s year-long transfer hell

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      ARSENAL are ready to make a move for Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz in January, according to reports.The Gunners are keen to strengthen their midfield following the injury to Thomas Partey, who could be out until the new year.
      Arsenal could make a move for Douglas Luiz in JanuaryCredit: Getty
      Luiz is a player they have admired for some time but Villa also rate him highly.
      Arsenal could be set to bid for the Brazilian when the transfer window re-opens as he is the Gunners’ number one target, reports Fabrizio Romano.
      They were keen on Luiz in 2022 but the 25-year-old signed a new contract at Villa Park.
      Arsenal re-ignited their interest in the summer with Tottenham and Chelsea also monitoring his situation.
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      Luiz, 25, is a key player for Unai Emery’s side and he has five goals and one assist in 11 Premier League games this season.
      Arsenal are on the lookout for a midfield addition and have been linked to Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi.
      The Spaniard has a £52million release clause and Arsenal could fund the move by selling Partey.
      The injury-prone ace has reportedly told the club he wants to leave amid interest from Juventus.
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      The Gunners are also plotting a move for Ivan Toney so could have to sell four players to raise funds.
      Eddie Nketiah, Aaron Ramsdale and Emile Smith Rowe have all been mooted as players who could leave the club. More

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      Arsenal ‘lining up £52m transfer bid for Spanish midfield star’ with Partey injured and Havertz struggling

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      ARSENAL are considering a move for Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in January, according to reports.The midfielder has impressed in his debut Champions League campaign this season.
      Arsenal are interested in signing Martin ZubimendiCredit: Rex
      He caught Arsenal’s eye previously with his performances and the Gunners considered a summer move for the midfielder.
      The club have continued to monitor Zubimendi and could be ready to make a bid when the transfer window re-opens, claim Football.London.
      The Spain international penned a new contract last year which ties him down at Sociedad until 2027.
      But it is understood he has a release clause worth £52m, which Arsenal could activate.
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      Barcelona are reported to have a long-term interest in Zubimendi and could rival a Gunners bid.
      While Bayern Munich are also monitoring the 24-year-old’s position ahead of a potential transfer.
      Mikel Arteta and director of football Edu could decide to strengthen the midfield following the injury to Thomas Partey.
      The Ghana international has been plagued by injury for much of his Arsenal spell, and is now unavailable for the remainder of the calendar year due to a thigh injury.
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      Partey, 30, has reportedly informed the club of his desire to leave in January amid interest from Juventus.
      And if he stays he could miss several more matches due to Ghana’s involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations. More

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      David Raya’s agent gives behind-the-scenes lowdown on Arsenal transfer and Aaron Ramsdale won’t be happy

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      DAVID RAYA’s agent has revealed all about the keeper’s move to Arsenal… and Aaron Ramsdale might not like what he hears.The Spanish stopper joined on loan from Brentford in the summer, with the Gunners paying a £3million upfront fee with a £27m option to buy at the end of the season.
      Raya has ousted Ramsdale as Arsenal’s no1Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Agent Jaume Munell says that Arsenal had to fend off interest from Spurs, Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich in order to secure his client’s services.
      And, in bad news for his new team-mate Ramsdale, Munell insists that Arsenal’s interest in the keeper predates the England star’s own £30million signing from Sheffield United in 2021.
      In fact, Munell told AFTV that Arsenal only signed Ramsdale because he was an “easy option” compared to the complexities of signing Raya from Brentford at the time.
      He said: “Arsenal showed interest for the first time three years ago in 2021. They tried to buy him but Brentford didn’t want to sell him at any price.
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      “After they bought Ramsdale that was an easier option but David has always been the priority.
      “This summer, he had just one year left on his contract with Brentford and Arsenal was the club that showed the most concrete interest and have always been our priority.
      “Tottenham were also interested and made an official bid but it was refused because was lower than the £34.9m that Brentford wanted to sell him.
      “Also Bayern Munich was interested and had an amazing offer but with no buy option included and for this reason, we’ve not accepted it.
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      “Bayern Munich didn’t understand our refusal because they thought that Raya would have been the backup keeper at Arsenal but as you can see it’s not like this. Also Manchester United and Chelsea made an inquiry but nothing concrete.”
      Munell revealed that part of Arsenal’s long-term interest in Raya stems from their goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana.
      Cana worked with Raya at Brentford before making the switch to North London to join The Gunners.
      And he has sung the praises of Raya to the club’s hierarchy ever since.
      Cana added: “Inaki and [Mikel] Arteta were key for the deal.
      “They have been determined for the choice that we made to play for Arsenal, the club have a project and a philosophy that fit completely for David”.
      The interview will not make for pretty reading for Aaron Ramsdale, who may leave the club in January.
      Past reports have linked him with a move to Chelsea, with the Gunners wanting £60million for the keeper. More

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      Arsenal, Fulham and Liverpool ‘send scouts to Copa Libertadores final’ tracking Brazil star with transfer agreement

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      ARSENAL and Liverpool sent scouts to watch transfer target Andre Trindade in the Copa Libertadores final, according to reports.The midfielder impressed as he helped Fluminense win their first Copa Libertadores title.
      Andre Trindade is wanted by Liverpool, Arsenal and FulhamCredit: AFP
      The midfielder helped Fluminense win the Copa Libertadores at the weekendCredit: AFP
      Trindade, 22, has been monitored by Premier League clubs for several months but he was keen to stay at Fluminense.
      He wanted to help them win the Copa Libertadores and although he could now leave, Fluminense will not sell before the Club World Cup which takes place next month.
      According to Brazilian outlet Globo, Liverpool, Arsenal and Fulham have all sent scouts to watch Trindade.
      The Reds had a £26million offer for the Brazil international rejected in the summer.
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      It is believed Fluminense want closer to £30m to let Trindade leave.
      That means the interested Prem trio would all be able to afford him, with Fulham and Arsenal potentially in most need of a midfielder.
      Fulham had to reject interest in Joao Palhinha in the summer from West Ham and Bayern Munich.
      Meanwhile, reports claim Thomas Partey has told the Gunners he wants to leave amid interest from Juventus.
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      However one journalist has claimed Trindade has verbally agreed to join Liverpool.
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      Mikel Arteta is a ‘Mercedes version of Neil Warnock’ and Arsenal’s statement is ’embarrassing’ blasts referee charity

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      A LEADING referee’s charity has condemned Mikel Arteta’s comments following Arsenal’s loss to Newcastle on Saturday.The Arsenal manager went on a sensational rant in his post-match press conference after feeling that Newcastle’s winning goal should never have stood.
      Arteta said Gordon’s goal should never have stoodCredit: Getty
      There were three separate moments of controversy in the lead-up to the goal.
      The ball looked as though it may have gone out of play in the lead-up to the goal when Joe Willock kept it in.
      Many Arsenal fans also felt Gabriel was fouled in the lead-up by Joelinton and there was a tight offside call on Anthony Gordon.
      Arteta said the decision to let Gordon’s goal count left him “embarrassed” at the standard of refereeing in the country before labelling it an “absolute disgrace”.
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      Arsenal then went on to release a statement condemning the level of refereeing in the Premier League in support of the club’s manager.
      But the CEO of Ref Support UK, Martin Cassidy, says it is the behaviour of Arteta that is an even bigger disgrace.
      Cassidy told The Telegraph: “[Arsenal] would have more credibility if they addressed and made a public statement about the unacceptable behaviour of their players or manager.
      “Mikel Arteta’s touchline behaviour is the worst in the Premier League and his behaviour is a large part of the problem in football. He has become a Mercedes version of Neil Warnock. 
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      “His behaviour and comments, that now appear to be supported by Arsenal as a club, is very worrying for me and the game in general. 
      “This statement [by Arsenal], in my opinion, is nothing other than an infantile moan.”
      Cassidy says the behaviour of the likes of Arteta and Jurgen Klopp on the touchline directly correlates to the rise in the abuse of referees at grassroots level.
      The charity says that abuse is particularly bad for grassroots referees under the age of 18.
      Cassidy was joined in his condemnation of Arteta’s behaviour following the game by Sky Sports pundits’ Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville.
      Both tweeted their disapproval at the rant and subsequent statement by the club.
      Carragher tweeted: “The Arsenal statement and complaints from their manager about the officials and VAR, on the Newcastle goal, is way over the top!”
      And Neville echoed his calls when he tweeted: “Arsenal and Liverpool’s statements are wrong. Do it privately. Managers and players make far more mistakes than refs!” More