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      Faltering Man City ace Erling Haaland’s girlfriend shells out fortune on designer goods at posh store

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      MISFIRING Man City ace Erling Haaland is set to net a sackful at Christmas, his girlfriend’s shopping receipt suggests.Isabel Haugseng Johansen splashed more than £6,000 at Selfridges — including a £1,670 backpack and a £950 Gucci hoodie for the Nordic goal-scoring sensation.Erling Haaland is set to net a sackful at ChristmasCredit: GettyHaaland’s partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen spent thousands on Christmas gifts for the Man City strikerCredit: EPAShe also bought a £2,700 Gucci handbag in the online spree.Details of Isabel’s spend emerged after blundering Selfridges staff sent her receipt to another customer by mistake.The woman — a Man United fan who asked not to be named — said: “I opened an envelope which had my receipt in it, and then I saw another one.“I was shocked. I’m just gutted his presents weren’t for me.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHaaland, 24, who has scored three goals in his last 12 Premier League games, is expecting his first child with Isabel, 20.Selfridges was contacted for comment.Haaland and Isabel were united by football in their homeland.They met each other when they were kids, who shared a mutual interest in the beautiful game and played for Byrne.Most read in FootballLike Haaland, she too was an aspiring footballer in her youth who dreamed of becoming pro.In a rare interview, she recalled: “We were just kids, kicking a ball around without a care in the world.”Erling Haaland does pull ups on cliff edge and runs with wolves as Man City ace stars in insane Beats by Dre advert Isabel is an aspiring footballerCredit: SplashThe WAG splashed over £6,000 at SelfridgesCredit: Alamy More

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      Man Utd revive Illan Meslier transfer interest and want Leeds keeper to battle Andre Onana for No1 spot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are tracking goalkeepers to keep Andre Onana on his toes.The Red Devils are keen to get a second stopper in through the door to push their current No.1. Manchester United are tracking Leeds United’s Illan MeslierCredit: ReutersKeeper scout Tony Coton still likes Leeds keeper Illan Meslier, who was a target two years ago but lost form when they were relegated.Coton has been a regular at his games and the 24-year-old French ace is seen as one for the future.Meslier was a top prospect when he burst onto the scene with Leeds and has already made over 240 professional appearances.While the 6ft 5in presence has also represented France at youth level.READ MORE ON MAN UTDMeslier has made 22 Championship appearances this season, keeping 12 clean sheets – the league’s second best tally.Man Utd are also looking at Botafogo’s John, 28.Their search has picked after second-string stopper Altay Bayindir had a tough game at Spurs in midweek.The club want to wait until the summer to sign a new keeper but may move next month if Turk Bayındır attracts interest.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBayindir only arrived this summer in a £4.3m deal from Fenerbahce.But the 26-year-old has struggled for game time since the move, only managing game time in the Carabao Cup where he has conceded six goals in three game – including four against Spurs in the week.Roy Keane opens up on fight with Man Utd team-mate that was ‘brewing for years’ and admits he left him with black eyeBotafogo keeper John has also attracted Interest from UnitedCredit: RexAltay Bayindir has failed to impress since arriving at Man Utd this summerCredit: Alamy More

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      ‘I haven’t been good enough’ – Erling Haaland says HE is to blame for Man City’s nightmare run after ANOTHER defeat

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      ERLING HAALAND claims he is to blame for Manchester City’s dismal slump.The £51.4million Norwegian striker insists the players still have total faith in under-fire boss Pep Guardiola — despite a NINTH defeat in 12 games yesterday.Erling Haaland admits he is to blame for Man City’s poor seasonCredit: GettyThe striker insists the squad remain behind Pep GuardiolaCredit: GettyAnd City’s No 9 confessed: “I haven’t been good enough and haven’t delivered for City this season. I have to do better.“I’m looking at myself, I haven’t been doing things good enough, I haven’t been scoring my chances. It’s not good enough from me.”Haaland, 24, has scored a phenomenal 108 goals in 122 City games — but has found the net just once in his last six.He added: “We’re not able to win matches any more, we can’t control them like we used to.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“We used to control them way more. But in defining moments I’m failing to score and I’ll do everything I can to turn this around.“We know how important confidence is and it affects every human being.“That is how it is, we have to stay positive even though it is difficult.”This is the worst run of ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss Guardiola’s entire managerial career.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut Haaland added: “We still believe in him. He has won the Premier League six times in seven years, so we’ll never forget that.“He will find the solutions. He has been doing that every single year.Man City manager Pep Guardiola sings song for Barcelona’s 125th birthday“We have to work harder than ever. We just lost a game, another one.”Defeat leaves the four-in-a-row champions sixth in the table — NINE points behind leaders Liverpool, who have TWO games in hand.Goals from Jhon Duran and one-time Etihad hopeful Morgan Rogers put Villa two-up. Before Phil Foden opened his account for the season with a late consolation goal.Guardiola admits there is no defence for his side’s shocking form but does not blame Haaland.He said: “I don’t agree with him. Without Erling we would be even worse.“But I do like players to be that way.  It’s our only chance to get better.“There are two options — I judge myself, the only other situation is blame.“I don’t agree with Erling as he tried and he needs to be delivered the ball in the right spots.“I have never pointed at players in nine years because it would be easy for me to do that.“We dropped as a team in the second half but not from any particular player.“Now we must recover. We are struggling to score and are conceding goals.“We don’t have a defence for it and the results are not good.“It’s not about me, it’s about what we can do to get the results back.”READ MORE SUN STORIESVilla chief Unai Emery admitted his side sensed City were low on self-belief.He said: “We did fantastic with the chances we created. While the confidence was increasing for us, the confidence for them was going down.” More

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      Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd team-mates are FUMING after forward admitted he wants ‘a new challenge’

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      MARCUS RASHFORD has lost the dressing room after insisting he wants to leave Manchester United.The wantaway star stunned his team-mates on Tuesday by saying he was ready for a “new challenge”.Marcus Rashford has alienated his team-mates after saying he wants a new challengeCredit: GettyRashford’s team-mates are fuming over his revelatory interview this weekCredit: ReutersIt came just two days after boss Ruben Amorim dropped him from the squad for the derby clash with Manchester City.United shocked their rivals by coming back from 1-0 down to win 2-1 after scoring twice in three minutes, including an injury-time winner from Amad Diallo.Rashford, who was watching the game from home, later posted a picture on social media congratulating United.His message was liked by several of his team-mates including captain Bruno Fernandes and defender Diogo Dalot.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut some of the squad were left dismayed when the 27-year-old striker gave an unauthorised interview during a surprise visit to his old primary school.He said: “Personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”The comments overshadowed United’s victory over City and also disrupted the mood of the camp ahead of the Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham on Thursday, which they lost 4-3.A source said: “Some of the players are really annoyed at what Marcus said and why he chose to say it at that time.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“They were all buzzing after beating City and then he basically put in a transfer request after being dropped for one game.“He’s not got many close friends in the squad anymore after the likes of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard left, so he’s pretty quiet and doesn’t really act as a leader.Ruben Amorim gives Mason Mount injury update after cursed Man Utd star left pitch fighting tears “More is expected of him but he doesn’t seem interested, despite having been in the first team for eight years.”Rashford has scored 138 goals in 426 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2016, having come through the United academy.He signed a £350,000-a-week contract after scoring 30 goals in the 2022-23 campaign. But he has struggled to replicate that form, scoring just four times in the Prem so far this season.Manager Amorim has left the door open to Rashford staying.Why Rashford joining Arsenal is perfect fitBy Martin LiptonMARCUS RASHFORD is at a crossroads.But now the England star has to make the biggest choice he has ever faced – does he care about cash, or about his career?Rashford’s shock admission that he is “ready for a new challenge” after some two decades under the Manchester United umbrella has altered the dynamic around his future.That Rashford might not fit the blueprint of Ruben Amorim – who has now responded to Rashford’s comments – was not exactly a surprise.The Portuguese coach prefers a 3-4-3 formation but appears to have settled on Rasmus Hojlund as his starting central striker and wants two “narrow” inside forwards, with the width coming from the wing-backs.Rashford has always wanted to play through the middle but is often at his best exploiting spaces out wide – and that skillset does not necessarily suit the way Amorim wants to play.Even so, going public with his evident dissatisfaction at being bombed entirely from the squad for the Manchester derby was a major move, even if he vowed there would be “no hard feelings” if he does leave his boyhood club.In truth, Rashford has been leaving United almost from the moment he signed that new £325,000 per week contract in 2023.Something was broken in his connection to the club. His form dropped, his threat dissipated, his issues with the hierarchy deepened.When Erik ten Hag dropped him for hosting a birthday party after a derby defeat, and he later pulled a sickie to miss the FA Cup game with Newport, it felt even then that the writing was on the wall.The facts suggest the love affair has ended. After scoring 30 in all competitions to earn that new deal, he has scored just 15 in the 18 months since it was signed.Amorim’s arrival seems merely to have accelerated what was increasingly inevitable.Now, though, it is up to Rashford to determine what his future will bring.If it is only about the money, then his options might be somewhat limited.It is hard to see a Prem rival coughing up the same £16.9m annual salary – although Rashford’s comments have probably knocked £20m-plus off any transfer fee, even next month.But Real Madrid have their fill of big-money strikers and Barcelona’s budget remains restricted by La Liga financial controls.In Europe, then, that probably leaves PSG – but a move to a one-club league.Or, in the wider world, he could follow the likes of Ivan Toney, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Firmino and Co and head to the Saudi desert.Lucrative, yep. Certainly a different environment – and that may be exactly what Rashford both wants and needs. But the football? Not in a million years.What Rashford needs, above all, is to be able to play for trophies and showcase his talents.There is no better stage than the Premier League – which has far more global eyeballs on it than any other domestic competition.And in that Premier League there is one club crying out for a goalscoring No 9, especially if he can also play down the left channel to balance out the side and widen its threat.Rashford has always been more Longsight than London.Yet Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta, might be the perfect fit.The Gunners’ lack of a proper scorer is one of the major factors many fans feel has hurt their title challenge this year.Gabriel Jesus has never been a natural finisher, while Kai Havertz is still a converted midfielder.And while the link-up between Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka makes their right flank deadly, faith in Gabriel Martinelli on the left is waning.There have not been too many who succeeded at Arsenal after leaving United – although Danny Welbeck was not a flop.Rashford has all the attributes to change that history, if he can reproduce what everybody knows is inside him.And by breaking free, giving himself the chance to start all over, Rashford can make a point to Amorim that will resonate for a very long time.He said: “This kind of club needs big talent and he’s a big talent, so he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.“We are better with Marcus Rashford, that is simple and we will try different things to push Marcus to the best levels he showed in the past. And that’s all.”Rashford, who was also left out of the squad at Spurs on Thursday, is fit for United’s Premier League game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford today. More

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      Dramatic moment Prem ace Jorginho’s fiancee confronts woman in late-night doorstep showdown over Arsenal star

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      THE fiancee of footie ace Jorginho confronted a woman in a late night doorstep showdown over the star.Singer Catherine Harding, who previously dated actor Jude Law, turned up demanding to know about Vanessa Sandora and the Arsenal midfielder, 33.Jorginho’s fiancee was involved in a bust-up with another woman over the starCredit: GettyThe Arsenal ace with partner Catherine HardingCredit: Instagram @jorginhofrelloThe 11.30pm encounter took place at Vanessa’s £3million London home.She said yesterday: “I was terrified about who was knocking on my door unannounced so late at night.“I used my Ring doorbell to see it was a woman I did not know.“She said via the intercom, ‘I’m Jorginho’s fiancée, can you let me in?’.” READ MORE ON ARSENALVanessa met the Brazil-born Italy international three times several years ago, including at the Italian restaurant Stecca in West London. But earlier this month, she began receiving calls from an unknown number.Beautician Vanessa, 39, said: “I didn’t pick up but it turned out to be Catherine. When I didn’t answer her calls, she drove across London to knock on my door at 11.30pm.“She had got my address and phone number from an ex of mine who had contacted her. I did let her in and we had a frank chat, woman-to-woman. I felt she deserved the facts, so I gave them to her.”Most read in FootballVanessa explained to Catherine, 33, that she had met up with Jorginho in the past. She added: “He’s not really my type, and I’m not into football, so I was pretty unfazed.”Myles Lewis-Skelly shows off his skills playing for Arsenal She deleted Jorginho from her social media in 2022. Vanessa went on: “I thought that was the end of it and was very happy to get on with my life and build up my business.”But on December 4, Catherine turned up unannounced at her home in Chelsea, West London.Vanessa said her ex-boyfriend had contacted Catherine to tell her about her meetings with Jorginho, in a bid to cause trouble.She added: “I’m not a floozy. I told her I’m not interested in her bloke. But since then she’s been messaging me and won’t let it lie. She needs to move on and leave me out of her life.”Jorginho has more than 3.4million Instagram followers and Irish star Catherine has more than 51,000.The pair, who got engaged a year ago, live in Enfield, North London, near Arsenal’s training ground.Catherine confronting Sandora in a late-night doorstep showdownCatherine made the finals of The Voice UK in 2020 using the name Cat Cavelli.She was mentored by The X Factor star Olly Murs.In 2015, it was revealed she had a child with Fantastic Beasts and Sherlock Holmes star Jude Law.Jorginho married Natalia Leteri in 2017 and had two children together. They split two years later.The player later struck up a relationship with Catherine.He proposed surrounded by red roses and candles, while she was serenaded by a violinist.The couple shared videos and pictures of the intimate moment on Instagram. In February, the couple featured in Amazon Prime’s reality show Married to the Game, which explored the relationships between six top players and their partners.Jorginho has played 66 times for Arsenal and scored one goal since his £12million move from Chelsea in 2022. He had joined the Blues from Napoli for £50million in 2018.He has made 57 Italy appearances, netting five times. READ MORE SUN STORIESIn 2021 he became the first player to win the European Championship, Champions League and Uefa Super Cup in the same season.Jorginho, on the bench for Arsenal in their win against Crystal Palace yesterday, and Catherine were both approached for comment.Vanessa Sandora is a beautician More

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      Fresh blow to Marcus Rashford as Man Utd ace is DUMPED by girlfriend who is set to go on Love Island All Stars

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      MARCUS Rashford’s Love Islander girlfriend has dumped him — ahead of her speedy return to the villa in the new year.The Sun on Sunday last month revealed the Man Utd star, 25, had gone on dates with Grace Jackson, also 25, who was on this year’s series of the ITV show.Love Islander Grace Jackson has dumped her Man Utd ace boyfriendCredit: GettyManchester United’s Marcus Rashford had gone on dates with GraceCredit: GettyA source revealed: “Grace realised that Marcus wasn’t serious about her and has unfollowed him on Instagram.“She realised there was no future so she has decided to cut ties.“When the opportunity arose to take part in Love Island All Stars this winter Grace jumped at the chance, she is still young in her career and is keen to maximise the exposure to help with her modelling work and net campaign deals.“If she finds love on the show that’s a bonus, especially since she didn’t meet a suitable match in the summer.READ MORE ON MARCUS RASHFORD“As far as she is concerned it’s Marcus’ loss, she is putting her best foot forward and can’t wait to enjoy some winter sun in gloomy January.”Marcus had previously been in a long-term relationship with childhood sweetheart Lucia Loi before they split last year.In August, former shop worker Grace, who has amassed 594,000 followers on Instagram since leaving the villa, landed a six-figure deal with fashion and shoe brand EGO.An ITV spokeswoman said: “Any names suggested are speculation until our line-up is officially announced.”Most read in FootballMarcus, who has won 60 senior international caps for England, was dropped from the Manchester derby facing bitter rivals City last weekend and hinted last week that he is ready to leave Old Trafford.Speaking at a visit to his old primary school, Button Lane, in Manchester, to hand out Christmas presents, he said: “I think I’m ready for a new challenge.”The model has gathered a huge social media followingCredit: InstagramGrace has nearly 600,000 Instagram followersCredit: instagramHer snaps routinely receive more than 20,000 likesCredit: InstagramGrace was reportedly ‘smitten’ with Marcus before their splitCredit: instagramGrace reveals what really happened between her and Joey before Love Island villa More

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      Emotional Gareth Southgate reveals song he played on repeat after deciding to quit as England boss

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      GARETH Southgate played Adele’s Someone Like You on repeat after deciding to quit as England boss.It is one of eight tracks the 54-year-old chooses on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs this morning.Former England manager Gareth Southgate reveals the song he played after deciding to quitCredit: PAHe played Adele’s Someone Like You on repeat towards the end of the last EurosCredit: GettyHe tells host Lauren Laverne: “I kept playing it towards the end of the last Euros because I knew I was going to be leaving.“Even if I hear it today, it relates to my relationship with England and their relationship to me and how I feel about it all.”Host Lauren Laverne said: “So leaving someone who is once in a lifetime behind?”Gareth responded: “Yeah and they have got to move on and you wish them the best and there are regrets but there are actually memories that were made and there were so many lines within it they really resonate with me.”READ MORE ON GARETH SOUTHGATEIts lyrics include: “Never mind, I’ll find someone like you; I wish nothing but the best for you, too; Don’t forget me, I beg; I remember you said; Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead.”Gareth thanked Adele for her support during the Euros in 2020 during ITV’s An Audience with Adele at the London Palladium in 2021.It comes as The Sun on Sunday revealed last week that Gareth will get a knighthood in the New Year Honours List.He will follow in the footsteps of Sir Bobby Robson and Sir Alf Ramsey in being knighted for services to sport after steering the men’s footie side to two Euro finals.Most read in FootballFormer Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel takes over as England head coach on January 1.Gareth gong arises after tax clearance More

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      Arsenal ratings: Jesus brings Arteta the perfect Christmas present but Saliba has rare off-game for Gunners

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      GABRIEL JESUS produced his first Premier League goals since January on a day he could have had a hat-trick to continue his good form.The Brazilian took the match ball home after putting three past Palace in the Carabao Cup just three days ago.Gabriel Jesus scored his fourth and fifth goals in the routCredit: AlamyWilliam Saliba had a rare off dayCredit: GettyBukayo Saka was taken off injured in the first halfCredit: GettyNow he needs to reproduce that goalscoring touch against a side other than the Eagles, but if Arsenal continue to pose this sort of threat then he surely will.Once again the Gunners dominated from corners and Jesus almost scored a first-half hat-trick when his header came back off the post to provide a simple tap-in for Kai Havertz.Gabriel Martinelli impressed and got on the scoresheet but Arsenal did suffer a blow in the first half as Bukayo Saka limped off with injury, while William Saliba had a rare off day.Here is how SunSport’s Martin Lipton rated the Gunners display at Selhurst Park.READ MORE ON ARSENALDavid Raya 8Lucky to escape a “Fraser Forster” moment as he played Thomas Partey into all sorts of problems early on before he was beaten by Sarr’s curler soon afterwards.But then bailed out Gabriel to foil Mateta when he seemed certain to equalise once again and made more key saves from Sarr and Mateta at the start of the second half. Often there at the biggest moments.Jurrien Timber 6Dutch defender looked slightly uncomfortable at times on the right as he gave Palace far too much attacking leeway.Booked for taking an age and a half over a throw-in as well although it was not a costly one.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWilliam Saliba 5All over the place in the first half as he seemed determined to open the door to the home side.Saliba stood off Sarr and paid the price as Palace levelled and then made another blunder only for Raya to save from Mateta. Not exactly a dominant performance.Arteta looks back on his five years managing Arsenal Gabriel 6Saliba’s wobbles meant his partner-in-chief had to stand up and be counted more than normal but he was not at his best either and a booking after half an hour had him walking a tightrope.More of the same after the break. Fortunately Palace’s defensive deficiencies took the sting out of their attacking armoury too.Myles Lewis-Skelly 7Youngster is grabbing his unexpected opportunity to make a first-team impact with an understanding of the inverted nature of the Arsenal full-back role.By some distance the best of the four defenders in the Arsenal back division.Thomas Partey 7Asked to take care of the defensive midfield task but soon to the fore with the lay-off that allowed Jesus to put the Gunners back in front inside the first 14 minutes.Did what was needed defensively and willing to venture forward when the opportunity was there. Solid throughout.Martin Odegaard 8When the Norwegian turns up, Arsenal turn up.At Selhurst, Odegaard was the orchestrator in chief from the start, dropping deep to pick up possession and then keeping it simple and effective. The skipper is a leader.Kai Havertz 8Back in midfield having played most of the season up top but he was in the perfect centre-forward’s position to tap into the empty net when Jesus’ header came back off the post.Home hands went up but there were only the five Palace defenders playing the German onside. A tidy display on the ball but did leave his side slightly open defensively.Bukayo Saka 7The early loss of the England winger to a worrying knee injury could be a major blow to Arsenal’s title chances.Always the out-ball, Saka had signalled his ongoing threat as he made space to deliver the cross that led to Jesus’ early opener. He could be missing for a while now.Gabriel Jesus 9Midweek hat-trick against Glasner’s men earned him only fourth Prem start of the season and how he took the chance with the early double and another effort off the post that led to a simple Havertz goal.The Brazilian had been waiting more than 10 months for a top flight goal and got two in eight minutes. One against the woodwork and another missed sitter, too. He must want to play Palace every week.Gabriel Martinelli 8Took the corner that led to Jesus’ second but then switched to the right flank after Saka limped away and supplied the cross which ended with Havertz making it three before netting himself from close range.Arteta will need that level of return from the Brazilian over the coming weeks if this title challenge is going to be a real one.Subs:Leandro Trossard (for Saka, 25) 6Belgian will have to step up if Saka is out for a long spell after his injury and his low cross ended up bringing the Arsenal fourth.READ MORE SUN STORIESDeclan Rice (for Havertz, 58) 8England star came on to secure the game after Arsenal’s sloppy start to the second half and set up Martinelli with his first touch before steering home the fifth.Riccardo Calafiori (for Lewis-Skelly, 58) 6Martinelli’s strike meant the game was over before the Italian had touched the ball. That makes it easier.Ethan Nwaneri (for Gabriel Jesus 86) N/A More