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      Why Tottenham fans may have to support fierce rivals ARSENAL in next TWO games with Champions League dream fading

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      TOTTENHAM fans might be forced to SUPPORT their fiercest rivals Arsenal in order to achieve Champions League qualification.Spurs dropped out of the Champions League automatic places after suffering a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Newcastle on Saturday.Tottenham fans might be forced support Arsenal after a humiliating defeatCredit: ReutersSpurs dropped to fifth following a 4-0 thrashing at NewcastleCredit: EPAFans will be hoping Mikel Arteta can get the better of Unai Emery’s menCredit: ReutersAnge Postecoglou couldn’t believe his eyes as his Champions League-chasing side crumbled to their heaviest defeat of his reign. Two goals from Alexander Isak complimented strikes from Anthony Gordon and Fabian Schar in a dominant performance at St James’ Park. The result means Tottenham drop to fifth behind Aston Villa, who travel to Arsenal on Sunday.Which indicates that Lilywhite fans might be forced to bite their tongues and cheer on their north London rivals through gritted teeth.MOST READ IN FOOTBALLAn Arsenal win will prevent Villa from adorning a three point gap over Tottenham, as both sides press for an automatic spot in Europe’s top competition next season.Likewise, Tottenham fans might AGAIN be forced to support Arsenal when they travel to Bayern Munich next week.That is because an Arsenal victory will help England’s Uefa coefficient for a fifth spot in next season’s Champions League.Every win, draw and round progression by a team adds to a country’s total, which is then divided by the number of clubs involved at the start of the competition.Most read in FootballHere’s how Spurs’ trip to Newcastle went on paperBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKEREngland had been favourite to claim one of the two extra spots in the competition before the Champions League quarter final first legs.Spurs currently hold fifth place, but have a game in hand on Unai Emery’s side.And Tottenham fans are not happy with the circumstances.One supporter wrote: “What’s going on? Tottenham don’t know what’s coming for them.”Ange Postecoglou does NO tactical work in training reveals former Tottenham star Eric DierAnother said: “So there hopes of featuring in Europe’s elite competition is hanging on us. What a world!!!”A third wrote: “This possible.”While an Arsenal account chimed in: “What a time to be alive. I’m seeing Tottenham waiting for us to perform for them to qualify.”Spurs still need to host Arsenal on April 28, and then travel to Manchester City and Liverpool. More

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      Old Trafford icon Andy Cole names Man Utd’s MVP for the season calling ace ‘unbelievable’ but also ‘overworked’

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      ANDRE ONANA has been Manchester United’s Most Valuable Player this season, according to legendary club striker Andy Cole.Onana, alongside the rest of his Red Devils teammates, has faced heavy criticism for United’s underwhelming season.Andy Cole believes Andre Onana has been United’s MVP at crucial points this seasonCredit: The SunOnana’s performances have improved amid a shot facing crisis for UnitedCredit: GettyThe Cameroonian goalkeeper had a tough start to life at Old Trafford after making his £47million move from Inter Milan last summer.Onana made several high-profile blunders and his huge mistakes cost his side points in the Premier League, and led to them crashing out the Champions League.But Cole – who scored 121 goals for United – believes the 27-year-old is starting to show his worth and has become a crucial part of Erik ten Hag’s team. Cole told Betfred: “He’s definitely overworked at the moment and that’s why we’re talking about him.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”He’s producing a hell of a lot of saves and many of them are ones that he shouldn’t even have to produce.”But because United continue to give the ball away in certain areas so easily, the goalkeeper has been their MVP on a lot of occasions. “He has unbelievable feet too. Fair play to him because he had a tough start, but now he’s starting to show what a good goalkeeper he is.”Onana has now faced a whopping 258 shots on goal in 2024 alone.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIncluding 28 in each of his last two Premier League games which led to defeat at Chelsea and a 2-2 draw with Liverpool.Unsurprisingly, Onana has been forced to save the most shots in this season – 120.This is one ahead of Luton goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski and 19 more save attempts than Sheffield United stopper Wes Foderingham.Onana admitted that United’s injury issues has not helped his search for stability between the posts.Fans say ‘I love his character’ after seeing what Onana did before Man Utd were awarded penalty against ChelseaHe told Sky Sports: “Well, it’s quite easy when you’re used to playing with the same back four.”Unfortunately we have a lot of injuries. Being a goalkeeper is a position with a lot of responsibility. You have to be ready to play with anyone and… I can’t complain.”United return to domestic action on Saturday when they travel to Bournemouth.The Cherries were shock 3-0 winners when the two teams met in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford. Tuchel showed why he could be the perfect man for Man Utd, says Andy DillonBy Andy Dillon
      TOMMY TUCHEL could not have done it better had he submitted his CV to LinkedIn or Indeed.
      Somehow mustering some gumption from the worst Bayern Munich team in more than a decade to stop a rampant Arsenal dead in their tracks is a spectacular job advert for a manager soon to be looking for work.
      If Sir Jim Ratcliffe wasn’t watching from his Old Trafford office or from the cinema room in one of his tax havens, he should have been.
      They may have even sat up and taken notice in Newcastle or in the owners’ Riyadh hub as Tuchel reminded everyone of his credentials as a top-level coach with devilish timing.
      If change is coming then Tuchel is playing a trump card.
      His side turned up and cowed the team that, as far as the current Premier League goes, is the best in England.
      It may only add to the questions around Tuchel that after tossing away the only league easier to win than Scotland’s or Spain’s, Munich have sprung to life in Europe.
      After 11 years unopposed as German champions, Chelsea’s former manager has chucked it in at home in a remarkable act of ineptitude. But freak years can happen.
      Tuchel is an enigma. But that is part of the appeal as much as winning the Champions League with Chelsea just three months after taking the job.
      With no new signings, he took a team that had lost five of the previous ten games and turned them into European Champions.
      With Ratcliffe considering swingeing budget cuts at Old Trafford, a coach who can perform wonders on peanuts would be music to his ears.
      Click here to ready Andy’s column in full.
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      How one league could have staggering SIX teams in Champions League next season – and currently on course to do so

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      SERIE A are looking poised to enter SIX teams in the Champions League next season.In the reformatted edition of next season’s competition, two countries will be given an extra group-stage place.UEFA have revamped next season’s competition to keep it entertaining and more competitiveCredit: ReutersUnder the new rules, two leagues can earn an extra position in the Champions LeagueCredit: RexBut there is a way the Serie A could enter a SIXTH team after Atalanta’s 3-0 victory over LiverpoolCredit: RexItaly are poised to receive an additional Champions League place as one of two countries with the best Uefa co-efficient.Places will be assigned to the associations with the best collective performance – classed as their coefficient – by their clubs in Europe this season.The Italians – who have four teams left in Europe – are frontrunners to profit from the rule change that has come about ahead of the competition’s expansion to 36 teams.This means fifth place is set to qualify – which will currently benefit Roma – who have become somewhat Europa League staples.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHowever, there is also a way in which Italy could enter a SIXTH team into the Champions League.That is if Roma or Atalanta win the Europa League AND finish outside the top four in Serie A.Atalanta currently sit sixth and stormed to a shocking 3-0 victory over favourites Liverpool in the Europa League first leg quarter-final at Anfield.An Atalanta European triumph would free up another Champions League spot for an Italian club, as the additional place only applies to a team’s domestic league finish.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe extra spot will not go to the Champions League or Europa League winners as they automatically qualify.In theory, Roma or Atalanta would be excluded from the list and bump the spot down to seventh place in Serie A.This means a seventh place finish in the Serie A could land Champions League football, if both the winners of the Champions League and Europa League are Italian clubs that finish outside of the top four.However, Uefa have not entirely clarified the way the extra spot will be assigned regarding the Europa League victor.Work out which global sporting icon lives in this waterside padIt is therefore possible the clubs will ask for further clarification before going into the final, especially considering it is very tight in the race for a top five spot in Serie A.Italy sit top with a coefficient of 18.714, with England – on 16.928 – now behind Germany on 16.875. Bayer Leverkusen’s first-leg 2-0 victory over West Ham and Liverpool’s heavy home defeat has changed the complexion on the coefficients.Aston Villa are in a commanding position in the Europa Conference League with their 2-1 win at home to Lille, while Arsenal and Manchester City’s Champions League ties could still go either way.How the coefficient looks after the Europe’s first-leg quarter finals More

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      Arsenal investigating and ready to hand out bans to own fans after booting out SEVEN Bayern supporters in Euro clash

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      ARSENAL ejected SEVEN Bayern Munich fans from the Emirates home end on Tuesday evening.And the club are now tracking down which season ticket holders gave up their seats, to suspend them indefinitely.Arsenal kicked out seven Bayern Munich fans from the Emirates home end of Tuesday eveningCredit: ReutersBayern Munich drew 2-2 against Arsenal in the first leg of the quarter-finalsCredit: AFPBayern were not allowed any away support for their Champions League quarter-final first-leg due to a one-match Uefa ban.That came after fireworks were thrown onto the pitch during their trip to Lazio in February.The Gunners issued a statement on Monday threatening to ban those who were found to have sold home-end tickets to Munich fans, some of which clashed with stewards and Arsenal supporters.After the draw, Arsenal did not sell tickets to any new members who registered for the ticket ballot after March 11, before the event.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThis was ignited due to fears of a repeat of the violent scenes that occurred in 2017 between Arsenal and Cologne fans.Back then thousands of Cologne supporters bought tickets for a Europa League game at the Emirates from club members and ticketing websites.That night violent pre-match clashes delayed kick-off by an hour after 20,000 Cologne fans travelled to North London for the game when only 3,000 tickets were allocated.But on Tuesday night it is understood a protest of 100-150 Bayern supporters outside the stadium was managed on the night. Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd none of those fans entered the ground to see the 2-2 draw.The Gunners – in the last-8 of the iconic competition for the first time since 2009-10 – had led early through Bukayo Saka, who curled in a brilliant strike.Mikel Arteta reaction to Arsenal draw with Bayern Munich in Champions League quarter finalBut the home side suffered a mini-collapse with Bayern star Serge Gnabry striking back before Harry Kane then scored at the Emirates, again, with a penalty.Arsenal looked dead and buried for a period but Leandro Trossard scored from the bench to put the second leg on a knife edge. More

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      Harry Kane pictured training with Bayern days after 3 of his kids were saved by hero nanny in three-car smash

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      HARRY Kane was pictured training with Bayern Munich just days after three of his kids were saved by a hero nanny in a car crash.The striker’s children were “lightly injured” in a three-vehicle accident outside Munich on Monday afternoon.Harry Kane was pictured training with Bayern Munich just days after his kids were in a car crashCredit: GettyThe striker’s children were ‘lightly injured’ in a three-vehicle accident outside MunichCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentKane’s three kids were taken to hospital as a precaution – but the ex-Spurs striker confirmed everyone was ‘fine’Credit: Instagram @katekanexThe England captain was in London ahead of his side’s 2-2 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Arsenal.Kane, 30, played and scored in Tuesday night’s game — the day after the crash.Bild published images of an accident between three cars, including a van carrying his children and bodyguard.Three of Kane’s children – Louis three, Vivienne, five, and Ivy, seven – were travelling in the Mercedes and were taken to hospital as a precaution.Read more Sports NewsAnd a British nanny was praised for saving footie star Kane’s children.A young driver in a Renault cut across their people carrier to turn into a junction — crunching into its front and sending both ­vehicles spinning towards an oncoming Land Rover Defender.Despite its airbags being triggered, the nanny calmly brought the £100,000 Mercedes to a halt, steering clear of the out-of-control Renault and avoiding careering into the 4×4.The quick-thinking nanny, 24, was said to be “left terrified”.Most read in FootballA source told The Sun: “The Kane’s nanny did an incredible job of protecting the children.”None of this is her fault. She might be on German roads, but she had right-of-way.A British nanny has been hailed a hero after averting disaster during a car crash when she drove Harry Kane’s children”It was the German driver who cut across her path and smashed into her. She would only have had milliseconds to react.”You can see from the pictures it was a serious smash, but the Kane children would have felt nothing other than a bang. She really has averted disaster.”Local fire chief Daniel Buck said the family’s people carrier “had a lot of damage”.He added: “The good news was nobody had really strong injuries, more minor injuries typical for a car accident.”Thank God nobody was really injured. It was really lucky for all.”The Renault driver, a 20-year-old woman, could be punished with a fine of as little as £150.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe could have been charged with “negligent assault” and, if anyone had been injured, faced up to three years behind bars.Kane’s wife Katie, 31, and their ­youngest child Henry, seven months, were not in the car.Kane at Saebener Strasse training ground yesterdayCredit: GettyThe driver, 20, who crashed into Kane’s kids is said to be facing a fine of £100Credit: GettyThe young motorist smashed into a black Mercedes Vito while trying to turn onto a motorway slip roadCredit: Hohenschäftlarn volunteer fire departmentKane’s side drew 2-2 with Arsenal on Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finalCredit: GettyInside Harry and Katie’s life in ‘Germany’s Hollywood’BEFORE finding their perfect family home, Harry and his clan had been staying in Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski, one of Munich’s most prestigious and exclusive hotels.
      The five-star resort is frequented by celebs and footballers, costing an eye-watering £10,000 per night to stay.
      Located 7.5 miles (12km) southwest of central Munich, Grünwald is a popular spot for Bayern players as it is only a 15-minute drive from the club’s training ground.
      Kane is also joining the current Bayern squad living there; Alphonso Davies, Matthijs de Ligt, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, Benjamin Pavard and Leroy Sane.
      And Katie could also rub shoulders with a new group of WAG pals including Anika Bissel, the partner of Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Peter Neuer.
      There’s also Leroy Sane’s wife Candice Brook, a US model, TV personality and singer, and Mathea Fischer, the partner of Leon Goretzka.
      The area is known as the “Bavarian Hollywood”, and it is Germany’s wealthiest municipality.
      A source previously told MailOnline: “Grünwald is the Bavarian Beverly Hills. It’s the home of the rich and famous and offers the very best in luxury mansions.
      “I can assure you that the Kane family will be in one of them and will enjoy their new life here.”
      The family have a variety of high-end restaurants and eateries in the area.
      They include Chang, a Michelin guide-listed Asian restaurant, which offers pick ‘n’ mix style sushi for £100, caviar for £450 and ribeye steak for £40.
      Another Bayern star hotspot is Hugo’s, which specialises in truffle pizza and pasta.
      There are also plenty of International schools for the Kanes to choose from for their new little one, including the International Preschool Munich, which has fees of up to £975 per week.  More

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      Watch tense moment AC Milan star Rafael Leao blasts ‘do your job’ at journalist after Europa League clash

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      AC MILAN star Rafael Leao was involved in a heated blast with a journalist following AC Milan’s Europa League loss to Roma. The Italian giants were beaten by their league rivals 1-0 in the quarter-final first leg at the San Siro. Rafael Leao was involved in a heated blast with a journalistCredit: calciomercatoitLeao was captured walking past the mix zone following the loss when he told a reporter: “Do your job well.”It is unknown what caused the Portuguese star’s outburst. Leao was taken off along with ex-Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic in a tactical decision manager Stefano Pioli was forced to defend. He said: “Pulisic and Leao have confidence. Players like them, even on a difficult evening, can make an important play. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I made the changes when I thought it was right.” Pioli recently raised eyebrows when he gave a bizarre response when asked if Leao and Theo Hernandez were back to their best. He said: “Yes. Out of necessity Theo had made himself available to play as a central defender and in my opinion he did it brilliantly.“On the wing they hear each other, they smell each other, they know each other, they kiss each other, I kiss them too when they score a goal.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe added: “I think Theo had difficulty last year in getting over the disappointment of the World Cup final, the fatigue of the World Cup in that period.“This year when we restarted the season I found him to be very positive, very proactive.’That’s you out for Soccer Aid then’, say fans as Michael Owen tripped up his own dog in hilarious footage “He has become a leader of this team, he doesn’t talk much.“The games he played as a central defender made him understand how much more attentive and active he can be in the defensive phase.“He has such great potential that he absolutely must continue like this.” More

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      ISIS issues chilling threat to Euro 2024 as German cops bust four teen terror suspects planning molotov & knife rampage

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      GERMAN police have arrested a warped cell of four teenage terror suspects planning an ISIS rampage with knives and molotov cocktails.It comes as security officials prepare for a possible ISIS attack on the Euro games in Germany this summer.Germany is on high alert ahead of ISIS threats to this summer’s EurosCredit: AlamyArmed cops outside a stadium in GermanyCredit: GettyA twisted ISIS poster shows an armed terrorist about to exit a German trainCredit: ISISA packed stadium in Dortmund, Germany this weekCredit: GettyFour young boys and girls were arrested near Dusseldorf by police after they discovered the group’s horrific plans, Bild reports.Investigators were appalled to find the teens, aged just 15-16, were in possession of a machete and dagger and were texting on a group chat about attacking German cities.Just days ago ISIS issued a disturbing threat to the Champions League matches held in London, Madrid and Paris.It’s warped PR arm sent out a poster which read “kill them all”, sparking major security operations at each stadium.A mammoth security operation was launched across Europe with armed cops, prowling bomb dogs and elite anti-terror units.While the games went ahead without a hitch, security officials in Germany have now been placed on high alert ahead of this summer’s major championship games.ISIS magazine Voice of Khorasan released a particularly disturbing issue filled with calls to action for extremists around the world.German officials believe they were directed at the upcoming UEFA tournament, Bild reports.Most read in FootballChilling graphics inside the publication included one of a terrorist holding a gun, kitted out in camouflage gear and poised to exit a German train.Next to him are signs that read: “Welcome to Europe” and “Last call before exit”.On the seat in front of him is a box of explosives.SITE Intelligence, which monitors global terrorist activity, also reported a pro-ISIS cell calling for drone strikes on the Champions League stadiums this week.An ISIS graphic showed a drone flying over the Madrid stadium with the caption: “If they constrict and oppress you on the ground, then strike them from the sky”.Text in the terrifying magazine reads: “Run over the kuffar (non-believers) with your vehicle, stab them with knives, fill their food with poison, blow out their brains with bullets, and set their houses on fire.”German officials believe ISIS-K, who carried out Europe’s deadliest Islamic extremist attack in Moscow just weeks ago, have a significant presence in Europe.They reportedly have a network of more than 100 agents in western Europe with 50 in Germany alone.One security official told Bild: “(This propaganda piece) shows that the ISPK absolutely wants to carry out sensational attacks, no matter how and by whom. “To this end, all potential attackers, including self-radicalised individual perpetrators, so-called lone wolves, are now being called upon to carry out attacks.”Some of the recent ISIS messaging has been aimed at young people in particular – like those in Germany this week.READ MORE SUN STORIESDortmund, Dusseldorf and Cologne were all floated as possible locations for the disturbing teen attack but no ironclad plan came of it before their arrest.The current terror threat level in Germany assumes an attack is “very likely”.Armed cops in London, Madrid and Paris were placed on high alert this week for the Championship League quarter-finals More

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      Liverpool and West Ham’s Europa League defeats at huge risk of costing Premier League fifth Champions League spot

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      SPURS fans may be secretly hoping for Arsenal to BEAT Bayern Munich next week – to keep the fifth Champions League spot safety valve alive.England had been favourite to claim one of the two extra spots in the competition following the Champions League quarter final first legs.Liverpool’s 3-0 defeat to Atalanta has left England’s hopes of an extra Champions League spot in tattersCredit: GettyWest Ham’s 2-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen has handed Germany an advantageCredit: PABut Liverpool’s humiliating 0-3 home defeat by Atalanta, coupled with Leverkusen’s two late goals against West Ham, changed the equation.It allowed Germany to push past England into second spot in the coefficient table.And unless the Anfield side can pull off one of the great European comebacks or the Hammers turn around their tie at the London Stadium, it may require an Arsenal win in Bavaria to keep England’s hope of an extra place in the Champions League on track.Tuesday’s draws for Arsenal and Manchester City against Bayern and Real Madrid respectively saw England nudge level with Germany in this season’s coefficient table and ahead when last season’s results were then taken into account as a tie-breaker.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut while Aston Villa’s narrow 2-1 home win over Lille in the Conference League was a boost, the two Europa League games represented massive blows to England’s chances of earning one of the two extra spots for the best performing countries.Every win, draw and round progression by a team adds to a country’s total, which is then divided by the number of clubs involved at the start of the competition.But it means that any wins by German sides are worth more than those by the Prem teams.That’s because the Bundesliga had only seven representatives across the three competitions at the start of the season, compared to the eight English sides.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAhead of the second leg ties next week, Germany has created space above England in the seasonal table – while Italy now looks certain to be confirmed as getting the first extra place.But if Arsenal can win in the Allianz Arena, alongside a City victory over Madrid at the Etihad and Villa avoiding defeat in France, England would edge back in front and be in the box seat.Liverpool 0 Atalanta 3- Jurgen Klopp’s Treble dream in tatters as Reds are humiliated in Europa League quarter-finalBut a Bayern win and Leverkusen avoiding defeat – unless Liverpool do something incredible in Bergamo – would then require City to both beat Madrid next week and eliminate Munich in the semis before triumphing at Wembley in June.And with Liverpool’s likely exit making Leverkusen front-runners to lift the Europa League, Villa would need to at least reach the Conference League Final for there to be any realistic chance of England leapfrogging Germany.English teams in EuropeQuarter-final, first-leg results:

      Real Madrid 3 Man City 3 (Champions League)

      Arsenal 2 Bayern Munich 2 (Champions League)

      Liverpool 0 Atalanta 3 (Europa League)

      Bayer Leverkusen 2 West Ham 0 (Europa League)

      Aston Villa 2 Lille 1 (Europa Conference League) More