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      Arsenal players given brutal L’Equipe ratings with just TWO stars scoring above 5/10… but it’s much worse for Haaland

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      ARSENAL stars were given brutal ratings by French media following Tuesday’s match against Bayern Munich.The Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw by Thomas Tuchel’s side at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich on TuesdayCredit: AlamyBukayo Saka was one of Arsenal’s top performersCredit: APWilliam Saliba was the lowest-rated Arsenal playerCredit: AlamyBukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Bayern Munich levelled through Serge Gnabry six minutes later.Harry Kane then fired the visitors ahead from the penalty spot before half-time.However, Leandro Trossard scored an equaliser in the 76th minute.The Gunners were left disappointed with the result after failing to gain an advantage ahead of next week’s trip to the Allianz Arena.Read More on ArsenalAnd L’Equipe did not shy away from criticising the players in their post-match ratings.Saka and Martin Odegaard were the only two players to receive higher than five out of ten, with both handed a six.William Saliba was given a three while David Raya, Ben White, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior and Jorginho received a four.Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli were all handed a five for their respective performances, with the team scoring 4.6 on average.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSArsenal’s average rating was 4.6Credit: L’EquipeL’Equipe were also brutal in their assessment of some Real Madrid and Manchester City players.The two sides met in the other quarter-final on Tuesday.Bayern Munich fans clash with stewards despite stadium ban as Arsenal fans want ticket sellers ‘banned for life’Reigning champions Man City were held to a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu.However, top scorer Erling Haaland failed to impress, scoring just three.Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was also handed a three on the night.Meanwhile, Phil Foden and Eduardo Camavinga were the top scorers with seven and eight respectively.The Champions League quarter-finals will conclude next week.The winner of Arsenal vs Bayern Munich will face either Man City or Real Madrid in the semi-finals.Erling Haaland received a poor rating for his performance against Real MadridCredit: GettyBellingham also scored lowCredit: L’Equipe 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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      Harry Kane and Eric Dier taking lessons from Tottenham heartbreak as they bid to save season with Champions League win

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      HARRY KANE is using Tottenham’s magical run to the Champions League final five years ago as inspiration to galvanise Bayern Munich’s season.The England skipper joined the German giants last summer from Spurs in a deal worth £104m, dreaming of finally quenching his thirst for titles and silverware.Harry Kane’s debut season with Bayern Munich has been underwhelmingCredit: GettyKane is using the inspiration of Tottenham’s 2019 campaign after their Euro heroicsCredit: GettyInstead, Kane, 30, has endured a nightmare campaign with Bayern so far.For the first time since 2012, the Bundesliga crown will not be lifted at the Allianz Arena, with Bayern 16 points off Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen leaders.Having lost the Super Cup to RB Leipzig back in August, they were also embarrassingly knocked out of the German Cup by third tier minnows FC Saarbrucken.And so, with boss Thomas Tuchel set to leave at the end of the season, Kane’s only hope of ending his first season abroad with a trophy is on Europe’s grandest stage.read more footballTheir quarter final is finely poised after a tense 2-2 first leg draw against Arsenal at the Emirates. Victory in the home second leg next week will book Bayern a semi-final spot against one of Manchester City or Real Madrid.Given their domestic crisis, it would take a brave man to back Bayern to go all the way and lift the Champions League at Wembley on June 1 – a title that has eluded them since 2020.But Kane has previous in this department. In the 2018/19 season, Spurs suffered a dismal run of just three wins from their final 12 Premier League games.However, in Europe – under Mauricio Pochettino – they defied the odds by reaching the Champions League final thanks to miraculous results against City and Ajax in the quarters and semis.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe fairy tale was crushed in the final by Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in Madrid, yet Kane is determined to go one better with six-time Euro champs Bayern.He said: “That [Spurs] campaign is similar because we weren’t having a great time in the league but we found some passion and togetherness in the Champions League.“We managed to get to the final and of course we didn’t manage to win it but that gives me hope that we can find that again,“We know we can perform in the big games, perform in the big quarter final at home next week and try to get back to the final.“It’s a competition the club want to win. Not winning the Bundesliga this year is a tough pill to swallow and it makes this competition even more important.“We have to find that togetherness, we have to find that team ethic where we grind out games because we haven’t done it enough this year.“Being at Wembley is also extra motivation for me personally being my national stadium and it’s still there to try and achieve.”Eric Dier – another former Tottenham star now with Kane at Bayern – added: “We have to have that spirit and I think we showed that spirit. “We showed that commitment, the togetherness you’re going to need. We just have to do it on a consistent basis now.”Whereas Poch’s Spurs class of 2019 had little Euro know-how, Bayern’s squad is overflowing with it. Bayern Munich fans clash with stewards despite stadium ban as Arsenal fans want ticket sellers ‘banned for life’Kane said: “We’ve got a lot of experience in our team, a lot of players who have played in the Champions League for a long time.“Players who have played in finals, won finals and of course you have to lean on that and, as a team, show that on the pitch.”Regardless of Bayern’s failings, Kane has enjoyed a stunning individual season with 39 goals in 37 appearances in all competitionHe admitted: “It’s not the season I wanted with the way the league’s gone but I’m always confident to score goals.“I’m really enjoying my experience in Germany and it was a step that I needed in my career. Fresh stimulus, fresh challenge and new surroundings. I’m really happy that I made the move.READ MORE SUN STORIES“My future is at Bayern Munich. I have a four-year contract. I’m really enjoying it and hopefully I will be able to make something special happen this season.“But if not, I’ll be ready to go again in the summer and turn things around.” More

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      Bukayo Saka posts defiant response after Arsenal star denied last-gasp penalty in Bayern Munich clash

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      ARSENAL winger Bukayo Saka took to social media with a cryptic message after he was denied a last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich on Tuesday.The 22-year-old was left furious after his penalty claims were dismissed in the final seconds of the match.Bukayo Saka was denied a penalty against Bayern MunichCredit: GettySaka was left furious when his penalty claims were dismissedCredit: ReutersSaka took to Instagram to share his frustrationCredit: Instagram @bukayosaka87Saka went to ground in the box after clashing with Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.But referee Glenn Nyberg blew the full-time whistle with the score level at 2-2.Arsenal players and fans were left furious as a result, with Saka approaching the referee after the match.The England international later took to social media to share his frustration with a cryptic message.Read More on FootballOn his Instagram story, he simply posted two angry face emojis.Former referee Mark Halsey claims he was surprised by the decision not to award Arsenal a penalty.He told SunSport: “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.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”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.”Raging Bukayo Saka pushed away from referee after Arsenal are denied last-minute penalty against Bayern Munich 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.

      Saka opened the scoring in the 12th minute, but Bayern Munich levelled through Serge Gnabry six minutes later.Harry Kane then fired the visitors ahead from the penalty spot before half-time.But Leandro Trossard scored an equaliser in the 76th minute.After the match, Mikel Arteta said: “In the Champions League you cannot give anything to the opponent and we gave them two goals today.”When you have this situation you are going to be punished. And that is the biggest lesson.”The margins are very small in this competition and it is really difficult to create quality chances against this level of opposition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But I think the team showed a lot of composure, especially after 2-1 – you can throw your toys away and give your opponents a lot of space but we haven’t done that and the substitutes made a huge impact.”I sense the belief among the ­players that we are going to go to Munich next week and be better.”Saka is enjoying another impressive season with Arsenal More

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      Thierry Henry blames Declan Rice for Bayern Munich equaliser as he spots the ‘not clever’ thing Arsenal ace did

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      THIERRY HENRY has blamed Declan Rice for Bayern Munich’s equaliser against Arsenal.The Gunners were held to a 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.Thierry Henry laid blame on Declan Rice for Bayern Munich’s first goalCredit: CBSThe Arsenal legend suggested that the midfielder’s positioning was wrongCredit: CBSBukayo Saka had given the hosts the lead before former Gunner Serge Gnabry levelled the tie.The German winger fired past David Raya after being played through by Leon Goretzka.However, Bayern were gifted the ball in the Arsenal half after a poor pass.Arsenal legend Henry has suggested that Rice’s positioning was not good enough.READ MORE ON ARSENALHe claimed that the midfielder should have been able to cut out the pass from Leroy Sane that found Goretzka before the goal.He told CBS Sports: “The goal of Gnabry and what Declan Rice should have done at that particular moment, because you’re the police officer and a mistake happened, you have to rectify it.”More often than not he does it, but he didn’t do it tonight.”We talk about the goalkeeper coming, we talk about the back pass, but look at the distance between the two centre-backs, and I know at that particular moment it doesn’t look like that you’re going to be in trouble.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”At that moment, you cannot make the three steps he’s going to make.”Leroy Sane wasn’t born yesterday, you make those three steps, Goretzka sees it and runs in behind because look at the gap between Gabriel and Saliba, and you have a man [Gnabry] running.Mikel Arteta reaction to Arsenal draw with Bayern Munich in Champions League quarter final”If he [Rice] stays and sees the guys all in front of him, nothing happens.”But as you know, when you lose the ball, you tend to want to go [to close down] because he thought it was going to be a short pass.”But he’s [Sane] clever, he’s [Goretzka] clever, and on that one you are not.”Arsenal then fell behind in the match as former Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane slotted home from a penalty.Leandro Trossard equalised in the second half as the game finished 2-2 on the night.There was more drama as Saka felt he should have had a penalty in the last seconds.While Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel believes that his side should have had another spot-kick after Gabriel Magalhaes handled the ball. More

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      ‘OMG he really went there’ – Fans stunned at Jamie Carragher’s savage jibe as he predicts Champions League winners

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      FANS have been left stunned after Jamie Carragher made a savage jibe at his predicted Champions League winners.The Liverpool legend was on punditry duty alongside for covering the Champions League mid-week fixtures.Jamie Carragher gave his predictions for the remainder of the Champions LeagueCredit: CBSHe made a dig at Manchester CityCredit: CBSIt was a thrilling night which saw both Arsenal and Manchester City in action.Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich, while Man City also drew their match versus Real Madrid.Carragher, 46, was at his usual post on CBS Sports and ran through his predictions from the quarter-finals all the way to the eventual winner.The retired defender backed Bayern to get past Arsenal, City to beat Madrid as well as Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain to get to the semi-finals.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThere he expects Man City and PSG to reach the final with the Premier League side to then win the whole competition.However, it was his jibe at the Citizens that had viewers stunned.He said: “And the winner is, the team with 115 charges, Manchester City.”Fans reacted to the moment on social media.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “He had to stick the 115 charges in there, didn’t he.”A second wrote: “OMG he really went there.”Haaland slapped by referee during Man City’s clash with Real MadridA third commented: “No way he cooked.”A fourth said: “He just wanted to say 115 charges, nothing else.”Another added: “The team with the 115 charges 🤣🤣 nice.”Man City were hit with 115 charges by the league last February relating to financial irregularities.The club are even at risk of being stripped of the three Premier League titles they won between 2012 and 2018. More

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      Newcastle vs Tottenham: Get £60 in free bets & bonuses for Saturday lunchtime Premier League showdown with William Hill

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      Harry Kane makes major tactical change as he scores vs Arsenal and former Tottenham star admits it ‘made it easy for me’

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      HARRY KANE revealed he changed his “style” of penalty taking after researching keeper David Raya before Bayern Munich’s clash with Arsenal.England captain Kane, 30, scored the German side’s second goal of the game from the spot in a 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Emirates.Harry Kane debuted a new penalty style after researching David Raya’s penalty techniqueCredit: TNT SportsKane slowed his run-up and watched Raya moveCredit: TNT SportsHe then calmly rolled the ball into the corner to put Bayern Munich 2-1 in frontCredit: TNT SportsKane confirmed his change of penalty technique after the gameAnd he did so while debuting a new style from 12 yards.Kane is known for running up to a penalty with purpose and striking the ball hard into one of the corners.But against Arsenal he made a slight adjustment, slowing his run-up as he approached the ball, waiting for Raya to move, and slotting it coolly into the corner.And the former Tottenham striker, who now has 15 goals in 20 games against the Gunners, confirmed after the game that he changed his style after watching Raya, 28, save two penalties in Arsenal’s last-16 win over Porto.READ MORE ON ARSENALSpeaking on TNT Sports, Kane said: “I did some research on his [shoot-out] against Porto – he really gets to the corners early, so I had to change my style a little bit.”It was nice to see him go early and make it easy for me.”Nine of Kane’s 15 goals against Arsenal have come from the penalty spot.And his new style of spot kick could benefit England at the Euros, 18 months on from Kane missing a decisive penalty in a 2-1 defeat to France at the World Cup.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSurprised 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.

      It comes after SunSport revealed back in February that waiting for the keeper to move is the most successful method for scoring a penalty.And standing still could be shot-stoppers’ best way of turning the tide on more converted spot kicks.Why More Penalties Are Being ScoredThe method certainly would have received less criticism from ex-Tottenham man Rafael van der Vaart – who slated Raya and questioned if he was “even a goalkeeper”.But while Kane’s goalscoring run continued in North London, many Gunners supporters also felt he should have been sent off.The Three Lions skipper escaped a red card after elbowing Gabriel in the throat, knocking the defender to the ground.Kane only received a caution for the foul which occurred 10 minutes into the second half.A sending off would have ruled him out of the return leg, but he is now available when Bayern face Arsenal again next Wednesday.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. More