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      Outrage as criminal who was jailed for trying to rob ex-Arsenal star Mesut Ozil says ‘you win some, you lose some’

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      THE criminal who attempted to rob former Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac has brazenly opened up about the altercation.In July 2019, the Arsenal duo were targeted by two men on a moped in Childs Hill, London.One of the men who attempted to rob Mesut Ozil has discussed exactly what happenedCredit: PA:Press AssociationSead Kolasinac jumped out of the car to stop the robbers and defend Mesut OzilCredit: Met PoliceAshley Smith has shamelessly told all about how he tried to rob Mesut OzilAshley Smith, left, and Jordan Northover admitted to trying to rob Mesut OzilCredit: PA:Press AssociationThey attempted to steal a watch before going for Ozil’s car, but Kolasinac heroically jumped out of the vehicle to fight them off.Ashley Smith and his accomplice, Jordan Northover, were both jailed four months later, with the former receiving a 10-year sentence.He was released earlier this year and disclosed the story from his perspective in a tell-all interview.Smith, nicknamed ‘Ashman’, told the BlueTick podcast: “I was on the run. I was wanted on recall. I had an argument with my mum and I cut my tag off.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”My co-de (co-defendant) rang me and was like, ‘I’m on the run too, let’s roll.’ So I’m like, ‘come meet me.'”We jumped on the bike, went out, done whatever we was doing and made about… Dumb change, innit, it was young Ps.”I’m saying park up, he’s saying no, stay out for another half hour.”We’re driving and I see my man Ozil and Kolasinac in the G Wagon. Pulled up, yeah my co-de tried to get it, it went left. We missed out on the belly that day.Most read in Football”But you win some, you lose some, you know.”I don’t even want to think about the figures to be honest with you. £150k minimum, easy.”Mesut Ozil shows off incredible body transformation in new video as ex-Arsenal star takes fans inside insane workoutsAsked if it would’ve been the biggest move he’d ever done, ‘Ashman’ shamelessly responded: “Yeah. I’ve had a few big ones, I’ve had a few little ones. It’s the luck of the draw, you don’t know what you’re going to get.”He went on to say: “It weren’t even a knife. It was a knitting needle. But where we’d seen it, we weren’t even thinking. It was the belly. We got too hungry. It wasn’t like we planned it.”In response to a question about what the knitting needle was for, he said: “That’s to get something. To get keys, to hook the keys innit.””When I pulled up next to him, the guy was a lump,” he added. “My co-de, he’s a savage. But on that day, my man was on, Sead was on.”Both “furious”, the perpetrators fled the scene but were later found.Smith was initially handed a 15-year prison sentence for attempted robbery, but his guilty plea reduced it to 10 years.After an appeal, he got it reduced again to a six-do-three – meaning a six-year custodial sentence followed by a three-year extended license period.However, he was then charged with a different burglary while in possession of firearms, taking his total sentence back up to nine years.Smith went on to serve four years and 10 months in prison. He was released in May this year.”This is the longest I’ve been out,” he said.Arsenal fans were left furious after seeing how brazen ‘Ashman’ was during the interview on social media.One person commented: “Sead Kolasinac looked at you and laughed. This guy just a full on mug.”Another wrote: “Made to look a fool by footballers 😂.”A third said: “Kolasinac didn’t even flinch, this guy should be embarrassed to even show his face!”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile a fourth added: “Is he not embarrassed to show his face?”Ozil left Arsenal as a free agent in 2021. Meanwhile, Kolasinac now plays for Atalanta in Serie A.Sead Kolasinac, left, and Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal in 2019Credit: Reuters More

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      Inside EFL club’s stadium with police-seized LED lights from cannabis factory helping maintain pitch

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      POLICE have gifted LED lights to Crewe Alexandra after seizing them during a raid at a cannabis factory.The Christmas donation will help to maintain the League Two side’s pitch at their formerly named Gresty Road.Christmas lights of a different variety have arrived at Crewe Alexandra courtesy of Cheshire PoliceIt came after a police raid seized equipment at a local cannabis farmsCheshire officers arrived with a special delivery to Crewe’s ground last week, according to The Mail.LED grow lights are an efficient and sustainable option for illuminating stadium grass playing surfaces and reusing heat, according to HortiDaily.And Crewe’s snazzy new lights fit the bill for a fourth-tier side battling for promotion to League One.The sponsored Mornflake Stadium is currently kitted out with a set of modern-looking floodlights.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Crewe welcomed the extra utilities that could even be used on the training ground pitches.Multiple outlets have reported several successful million-pound police raids in the area of Crewe this year.And it seems they’ve run out of places to put the seized cannabis farm equipment.Items, including compost, garden canes, flower pots and fertiliser were donated to local gardening centres over the summer.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAuthorities have also donated some of the cultivation material to primary schools, including electric fans.Lighting was even provided to a pigeon flying club.If I was a painter or a builder I might not be here and now I’m back in EFL after open heart surgery saved my life In June 2021, the club agreed a £500,000 naming rights deal with its long-term shirt sponsor Mornflake.Dating back to 1906, the home of the Railway Men has a current capacity of 10,100 with a complete rebuild of all four stands occurring in the 1990s.Crewe dropped to third in the League Two table after drawing 1-1 away at Carlisle on Saturday. The club, managed by former EFL midfielder Lee Bell, confirmed the LED delivery to SunSport.Crewe have confirmed the delivery to SunSport More

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      Lyon star Mikautadze victim of armed robbery as thieves ‘threaten him with weapon and steal £200k worth of jewellery’

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      LYON striker Georges Mikautadze was the victim of a robbery at his home on Sunday evening.The incident occurred at around 9pm, just hours after the 24-year-old appeared for Lyon against OGC Nice.Lyon and Georgia striker Georges Mikautadze was the victim of an armed robbery on SundayCredit: GettyAccording to French newspaper Le Progres, two hooded individuals threatened Mikautadze with a weapon.However, he was not physically assaulted.The perpetrators stole jewellery – including valuable watches – and luxury leather goods from the striker’s house.It is estimated the total loot was worth around £207,000 (€250,000).READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAn investigation is now underway as police continue searching for the offenders.Mikautadze came off the bench for Lyon against Nice on Sunday, replacing hat-trick hero Alexandre Lacazette.Lyon went on to win the match 4-1 and jumped up to fifth in the Ligue 1 table as a result.In 17 appearances for the French side so far this season, Mikautadze has scored four goals and provided one assist.Most read in FootballHe joined Lyon in a £6.2million transfer from Metz in July after impressing for Georgia at Euro 2024.The striker managed four goal contributions in three group games for the underdog nation in Germany. More

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      I went from the Prem to prison ‘hell’ filled with shower stabbings and cockroaches but now I’m eyeing an FA Cup shock

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      NILE RANGER sat in prison with his gut churning after eating half-cooked chicken and watching cockroaches crawling through cracks in the walls of his cell.The ex-Newcastle striker, 33, was banged up at Pentonville in north London in 2017 after pleading guilty of committing online banking fraud.Nile Ranger spoke exclusively to SunSportCredit: Jon BondHe was a promising Premier League starCredit: GettyHe helped Newcastle win promotion from the Championship in 2010 and went on to play in the Premier LeagueCredit: AFPBut things spiralled out of control and saw Nile end up in prisonCredit: Jon BondHe had conspired to swindle more than £2,000 from a woman two years earlier.It completed a fall from grace for a highly-promising player who made 26 Premier League appearances for the Geordies before nose diving down the leagues.Ranger swapped training and playing alongside stars such as Michael Owen, Fabricio Coloccini and Andy Carroll for mixing with criminals who boasted about such things as tossing an unfortunate soul into a car boot after cutting their fingers off!But on Sunday he will be back on a football field with Southern Premier Kettering hoping to create some FA Cup magic as they host League Two Doncaster — having scored the winner in the previous round to topple League One Northampton.READ MORE FOOTBALLTo say Ranger is the ultimate model for any young professional NOT to follow is an understatement.He told SunSport: “It was bad in prison, full of wrong ’uns, and no place to be if you’ve got your head screwed on.“I had mine on compared to those people. I had just been silly, unruly and lacked discipline.“There was this guy who told me he had put someone in a car boot and chopped off their fingers.Most read in FA Cup“I heard people planning murders and armed robberies when they got out.“There were prisoners getting stabbed in the showers and drones flying in drugs and mobile phones. It was hell.”Bizarre moment man dressed as Elsa from Frozen sings Let It Go karaoke on pitch ahead of FA Cup first-round clashAlthough sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court to serve eight months inside one of Britain’s most notorious jails, Ranger was released after 10 weeks for good behaviour — although he had to wear an electronic tag to make sure he was not up to no good.Ranger said: “There were cockroaches coming through the gaps of the cell walls and door.“We had to block those with towels and if you killed a cockroach others would appear from eggs they laid. There were mice running about as well. It was disgusting.“The food was appalling. The chicken I’m certain wasn’t properly cooked.“I was locked up 23 hours a day — using the hour outside my cell to exercise and shower.“Some of the guards were arrogant — trying to make me feel small. They were jealous because I was a footballer. But I didn’t rise to it.”I focused on getting out and thought, ‘I’m only going to be here for two or three months and playing football again.’“I was at Southend and they were still paying my wages while in prison so that was always on my mind when the guards were belittling me.“I felt the sentence was unfair. People have done far-worse and only got suspended sentences.“I reckon the judge had already decided while having dinner with his wife the previous evening he was going to lock me up.”Kept messing upRanger concedes he screwed up and wasted his incredible talent. Had he applied himself he could have had a good Premier League career.But he kept messing up — despite countless chances.Just shortly after signing for Southampton from Crystal Palace as a kid, he was banged up for 11 weeks in a young offenders institute for being involved in an armed robbery.The Saints stuck by him then but lost patience after he stole his entire academy team’s kit and a box of chocolates from the kit lady.He explained: “I don’t know why I took the chocolates but we had been told we could have some of the kit. The season had finished and Southampton were getting us new ones.“I had friends at home in North London who loved football so I took everything, all the kit and boots. I was caught on camera and Southampton terminated my contract.”Ranger helped fire Kettering into the FA Cup second roundCredit: PAYet Ranger landed on his feet when Newcastle snapped him up and despite breaking into the first team and helping them win promotion from the Championship in 2010 and going on to play in the Premier League, he pressed the self-destruct button with a series of disciplinary problems.He also had such a gambling addiction that the club got him banned from every casino in Newcastle. He was constantly late for training or did not show at all.Kevin Keegan got so fed up with him when he started training with the first team, he told Ranger: “I’m going to pull out and sell your gold tooth if you’re late again because your wages will not be enough to cover the fine.”Chris Hughton, who had a summit meeting with Ranger and his mum, and Alan Pardew, who banished him to train with the academy team until he sorted out his time-keeping, both tried in vain to save his career before the latter decided to let him go.Swindon, Blackpool and Southend (twice) all took punts but to no avail — and after a spell with National League club Boreham Wood he crashed out of the game for 20 months before joining Kettering in September.When he was a promising 18-year-old at Newcastle he was earning almost £10,000-a-week — and admits he would be penniless today if it was not for his beloved mum Karen.He said: “When I was making the money I was, I didn’t appreciate it and was spunking it.“My mum sorted out some property investments. I should’ve done way more. Had she not done that, I’d have nothing now.“I’ve a bit of money to live on but cannot live a lavish lifestyle.”Mum has always looked out for me and out of everyone I’ve upset with my actions she’s the one I regret hurting the most — along with all my family.”Celebration promiseRanger believes he has matured since becoming a dad. He has a three-year-old son Aziel and while he has since split from the mother, insists he prioritises being a good dad.And while the striker knows seventh-tier Kettering is a world away from the level he reached, he still believes he can play in League One or Two.But right now he wants to help the Poppies win promotion this season and help youngsters not make the same mistakes he has as well as inspire criminals serving time to mend their ways.He said: “Prison is supposed to be a place where they rehabilitate you. I didn’t see any of that happening. In fact, jail can make people worse.“I accept I’m not a good football role model — but I am a role model, one who made lots of mistakes, but who can teach people what NOT to do.“I’ve already done a talk to some youngsters at an academy. I’ve been invited to schools and prisons. I’d like to use my experience to help others.“But right now my focus is on enjoying the last part of my career and hopefully creating another FA Cup shock.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Ranger has promised to do one thing on live TV if he scores against Doncaster.He said: “I have a tattoo on my lower lip of a smiley emoji. I am going to run to a TV camera and show my happy lip!”He’s vowed to show off his tattoo if he scores this weekendCredit: Jon BondTV viewers will get a close up view of his ‘happy’ lip tattooCredit: Jon Bond More

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      TikTok star HSTikkyTokky hunted by cops after dodging court for Misfits boxing fight in Qatar

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      TIKTOK star HSTikkyTokky is being hunted by cops after swerving court for a Misfits boxing match.The controversial influencer – real name Harrison Sullivan – was due to face magistrates after allegedly crashing his £220k McLaren but has fled the country.HSTikkyTokky is on the run after dodging courtCredit: InstagramPolice have issued a warrant for his arrestCredit: Surrey PoliceSurrey Police have issued an arrest warrant for Sullivan, 23, and confirmed he is on the run.A spokesperson said: “Sullivan has links to Essex but is believed to have left the country.”While we request the public’s help to locate him, we are making a direct appeal to Sullivan to return to the UK and cooperate with authorities.”It comes after the Misfits boxer was due to get in the ring with opponent Masai Warrior at a show in Qatar last night.But Sullivan pulled out of the fight after claiming he had injured himself while romping with partner Lillie May.He had earlier shared a video of them enjoying dinner together in Qatar.Sullivan was meant to appear at Guildford Magistrates’ Court charged with a string of driving offences – including failing to stop when his £200,000 McLaren was smashed in a horror crash.Pictures of the car showed the driver side’s door caved in as oil and petrol pour out and smoke fills the air.Most read in BoxingHe is also charged with using a phone while driving and driving without third party insurance.The warrant for his arrest was issued when he failed to show up for the hearing.Sullivan gained enormous popularity on TikTok thanks to his fitness videos and rows with other influencers.He has since become a Misfits boxer after making his debut against George Fenson in August.Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call Surrey Police on 101 quoting PR/45240033550.Sullivan was posting pictures with girlfriend Lillie May from QatarCredit: @hsdubaitokkyThe fitness influencer has been charged with a string of offencesCredit: Instagram/hstikkytokky More

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      Former world champion reveals he was pulled over by police and drug tested after eating HULA HOOPS at the wheel

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      BRITISH boxing legend Nigel Benn has revealed he was drug tested by police after eating HULA HOOPS as he drove his car.Benn, the father of welterweight contender Conor, decided to eat the beloved crisps as he drove his motor last weekend.British boxing legend Nigel Benn was recently stopped by police as he drove his carCredit: REXBenn – the dad of Brit star Conor – was stopped as he began swerving in the road as he ate Hula HoopsCredit: PAThe former WBC super-middleweight champion ended up being drug tested by coppersCredit: INSTAGRAM@NIGELBENNOFFICIALBut his wheelside scoffing caused him to start swerving in the road, so much so that the police decided to pull him over.And the coppers quickly gave the former WBC super-middleweight champion a roadside drug test.Nigel, 60, wasn’t under the influence of drink or drugs and passed the tests with flying colours.’The Dark Destroyer’ saw the funny side of the situation, so much so that he posted a photo of him being drug tested to his Instagram.READ MORE BOXING NEWSHis accompanying caption, which included several laughing emojis, read: “Got a drugs test on the weekend because I was swerving while eating Hula Hoops”[The] moral of the story ‘DON’T EAT HULA HOOPS WHILE DRIVING.'”Hundreds of Nigel’s fans flooded the post’s comment section, with one writing: “No way!?”Another said: “Hula Hoops are made for Walkers.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS10 Sep 1993: Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank trade blows during a bout. Mandatory Credit: Holly Stein /AllsportCredit: GettyAnd another said: “Tested positive for being cool as AF.”One remarked: “What flavour?”Four Kings takes a look back at the iconic week in British boxing from 1991Another chimed in: “Flavour?”Nigel has been an ever-present in son Conor’s boxing career, which was derailed two years ago after he failed two drug tests ahead of his family grudge match bout with Chris Eubank Jr.And Conor, who this month had his suspension lifted by the UK National Anti-Doping Panel, has claimed negotiations for his domestic dust-up with Eubank Jr – the son of his dad’s former rival Chris Eubank Sr – are underway.He told Sky Sports: “I believe negotiations have started.”It’s been very turbulent in terms of me going through what I was going through, in terms of the legal case.Conor Benn is in negotiations to fight rival Chris Eubank Jr – the son of dad Nigel’s bitter rival Chris Eubank SrCredit: GETTY”But now that that’s cleared, negotiations are on the way.”In my opinion, it’s one of the biggest British domestic fights in history.”I don’t think two fathers and two sons have ever fought [like this]. It’s about history. It’s about legacy.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s the fight the public want. “It’s been two years and I don’t think I’ve slipped from people’s minds for good or bad over the past two years.” More

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      Eddie Hearn “to look at” Matchroom’s partnership with Conor McGregor after UFC star’s shocking civil court case

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      EDDIE HEARN admits Matchroom Boxing will re-evaluate its relationship with Conor McGregor following the outcome of his civil court case.McGregor, 36, was last week found liable to have assaulted a woman – Nikita Hand – at a Dublin hotel in December 2018.Conor McGregor was last week found liable to have assaulted a woman at a Dublin hotel in December 2018The UFC star, who has been ordered to pay £206,000 in damages, has vowed to appeal the verdictEddie Hearn has revealed that Matchroom Boxing will reevaluate their partnership with the MMA superstarCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunThe UFC superstar was accused of “raping and battering” Ms Hand at the Beacon Hotel during a cocaine and alcohol-fuelled bender – an accusation he’s vehemently denied.Several brands – including Proper No. 12 Whiskey – have distanced themselves from the MMA mogul in light of the verdict.And Hearn has hinted that Matchroom – who struck a partnership with the Irishman’s Forged Irish Stout last May – could soon follow suit.The 45-year-old told Pro Boxing fans: “We gotta digest all the information which is coming out thick and fast.READ MORE ON MCGREGOR”And we have a responsibility to look at all our partnerships.”And we’ll do that in the immediate future and decide as a business what we’re gonna do.”McGregor was ordered to pay Ms Hand £206,000 (€250,000) in damages as a result of last week’s ruling, which came after just over six hours of deliberation from the jury.But he’s vowed to appeal the verdict, writing on X: “I will be appealing today’s decision.Most read in BoxingDoes Conor McGregor have any chance of continuing UFC career?FORMER UFC champion Conor McGregor was found to have assaulted a woman who accused him of raping her in a Dublin hotel, a civil court jury found on Friday.The 36-year-old was accused of “brutally raping and battering” Nikita Hand in December 2018.He will now have to pay Ms Hand 248,603.60 euros in damages.Despite losing his case, McGregor has vowed to appeal.The Irishman’s future in MMA and UFC is now in doubt. He hasn’t been in the octagon since July 2021 when he broke his leg and was stopped against Dustin Poirier.Here’s what SunSport’s chief MMA reporter Chisanga Malata had to say about the situation…”The ruling, which came in a civil court, not a criminal court, has given the UFC arguably its biggest-ever headache in its 31-year run. MMA chiefs will now have to make a major decision over their poster boy.”Personally, I think he fights again. There is a precedent for it. Just look at the man who fought Jake Paul last week. “Of course, I’m talking about former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who was sent to jail in the 1990s for rape. He came out and he had a successful career after that, making millions upon millions of pounds before retiring in 2005.”Sadly, there is a precedent for it. But the UFC now has a massive decision to make. As I said, I think he fights again. I think they stick to the plan that was announced last week at the UFC 309 post-fight press conference and they have him fight late 2025.”Perhaps they said late 2025 in anticipation of this ruling not going McGregor’s way and giving some time for this to blow over – even though something of this magnitude can never, ever blow over.”I believe McGregor will fight again barring a sensational decision from Dana White and all the investors and they axe their poster boy. But I just don’t see that happening and I do see him returning to the octagon late next year.”Questions will have to be asked of the UFC and rightly so. But more so of the man himself, Mr McGregor.””The judge’s instruction and the modest award given was for assault, not for aggravated or exemplary damages.”I am disappointed that the jury did not hear all the evidence that the DPP reviewed.Connor McGregor seen outside court after receiving guilty verdict”I am with my family now, focused on my future. “Thank you to all my support worldwide.”A few days later, ‘The Notorious’ added: “People want to hear from me, I needed time. I know I made mistakes.”I should never have stepped out on the woman I love the most in the world. That’s all on me.”I have instructed my legal team to appeal the decision.”I can’t go back and I will move forward. I am beyond grateful to my family, friends and supporters all over the world who have stayed by my side.READ MORE SUN STORIES”That’s it. No more. Getting back to the gym – the fight game awaits!”McGregor hasn’t fought since breaking his left leg in his trilogy fight with Dustin Poirier nearly three-and-a-half years ago. More

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      Arsenal cult hero Nicklas Bendtner caught up in horror stabbing incident as video emerges

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      NICKLAS BENDTNER narrowly escaped serious injury after being caught up in a horrific stabbing incident.The ex-Arsenal star was visiting New York with friends last week when one was attacked with a knife.Former Arsenal hitman Nicklas Bendtner was caught up in a knife incident in New York while a stroll with his palsCredit: NEW YORK POSTCCTV shows the attacker running towards the group with a knifeCredit: NEW YORK POSTHe then flees the scene after allegedly stabbing a member of Bendtner’s groupCredit: NEW YORK POSTCCTV footage shows Denmark international Bendtner walking with pals on Manhattan’s posh Upper West Side last Wednesday.A bearded man is suddenly seen running towards the group before fleeing the scene.A former Danish footie player, 55, suffered face and ear injuries in the incident and was treated at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital.Local man Joshua Zinberg, 25, was arrested the next day and has been charged with attempted murder and assault.Bendtner, 36, told Ekstra Bladet after being asked if it was him in the footage: “Yes, I can confirm that it is me in the video.”Could it have been me who was attacked?  I have no comment about that.”But I can confirm that it’s me on the video – it’s hard to run away from.””The victim, a former professional soccer player, was walking with friends.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal player ratings vs Nottingham ForestBy Jordan Davies, Senior Sports Journalist and Football ReporterARSENAL romped to a 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest – with some standout performers shining.Here, SunSport’s Jordan Davies rates each player…David Raya – 7Very little to do. Collected a few crosses well under pressure and was alert and speedy with his distribution to get Arsenal moving.Jurrien Timber – 7Had the ball in the net and unlucky not to keep it that way as VAR intervened – eventually – to give offside on Mikel Merino in the build-up. A solid display.William Saliba – 8Had a real battle on his hand against another giant of a man in Taiwo Awoniyi, not that it bothered him too much. As always, he was up to the task without ever losing his cool.Gabriel Magalhaes – 7With Forest’s target man focused on Saliba, this was a fairly comfortable afternoon for Gabriel, who didn’t even have any decent set-pieces to attack.Riccardo Calafiori – 7Was a bit vulnerable on the counter in the early stages, perhaps showing his fitness levels are not there just yet after a lengthy spell out with injury.However, he regained his composure and was a rock defending crosses and set-pieces.Jorginho – 6A rare start and did his best to solidify things in midfield, but his needless yellow ultimately saw him subbed at half-time with Arteta not willing to take the risk.Martin Odegaard – 9My word, have Arsenal missed this man. Back in the team and back in the groove, dictating the tempo and providing that creative spark with fluidity and finesse.By the end, Forest’s players looked like they had been beaten to submission.Mikel Merino – 7With Jorginho sitting deeper, the Spaniard had the freedom to play the ‘Rice role’, roaming forward at will, and provided a real attacking intent, driving into the box.Bukayo Saka – 9Showed off his samba hips with some silky dancing between tackles in the box before thumping a stunning effort into the top corner.Forest left-back Alex Moreno had a torrid afternoon, especially after he let Saka cut inside again after the break to tee up Partey’s strike from distance.Gabriel Jesus – 6Still looking for just a third goal this calendar year. Gave his all and had a curling effort go narrowly wide in the first half, but it just isn’t happening for the Brazilian at the moment.A real chance missed to stake a claim in this starting XI.Leandro Trossard – 7Should have put Arsenal ahead inside the first two minutes but scuffed his close-range effort and saw another well saved by Matz Sels before the break.Despite hobbling off for Belgium in mid-week, he looked as sharp as ever.SUBSTHOMAS PARTEY (JORGINHO, 45) – 8Was only on the pitch seven minutes before curling a beauty into the far corner – an inspired substitution.OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO (CALAFIORI, 67) – 6Did what was needed. Positioned himself for inverted passing lanes to get Arsenal out the back with Forest piling pressure on with time ticking away.ETHAN NWANERI (ODEGAARD, 82) – 8More minutes for this impressive academy talent and already has a trademark finish of curling into the far corner with his left foot. He almost pulled this off less than two minutes into coming on.Then, soon after, he slots in from Sterling’s cut-back for his first Prem goal. Memorable.RAHEEM STERLING (SAKA, 82) – 7Really needed to make a difference off the bench to get his campaign up and running, and he did, providing the assist for Nwaneri’s historic goal.JAKUB KIWIOR (TIMBER, 87) – N/A”But I can confirm that it’s me on the video – it’s hard to run away from.”New York police said Zinberg’s mother reported him after recognising him on TV news.Ex-Arsenal striker Bendtner shows off new look in shock appearance in Denmark World Cup 2022 squad announcement video He reportedly has a long criminal record as well as mental health issues.Mayor of New York Eric Adams said of the incident: “We walk past people every day that we know they do not have the ability to make the right decision to take care of themselves.”This is a problem that was created when we closed the psychiatric facilities many years ago. “We closed them without giving people the support that they deserve.”Bendtner spent nine seasons with Arsenal, scoring 45 goals in 171 games.He also played for Birmingham, Nottingham Forest and Sunderland as well as Juventus and Wolfsburg.He announced his retirement in June 2021 following a brief stint with Danish fourth-division side Tarnby FF. 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