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      Hilarious moment Mikel Arteta ‘fines’ journalist during press conference as brutal discipline rules apply to everyone

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta jokingly threatened to fine a reporter for being late to his post-match press conference.The Spaniard was in good spirits as he addressed the media following Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Preston North End on Wednesday.Mikel Arteta jokingly threatened to fine a reporter during a press conferenceCredit: XOne reporter appeared to ask a question about young midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, seemingly unaware Arteta had already spoken about him.The Arsenal boss quickly jumped in to joke: “You are late! We already talked about him!”That’s a fine for you!”Gabriel Jesus ended a 25-game goal drought to put the Gunners 1-0 up against Preston at Deepdale.Read More in FootballNwaneri then fired a stunning shot into the top-left corner to extend the advantage.And Kai Havertz sealed the win with a bullet header after coming off the bench in the second half.Discussing Nwaneri’s impressive performance at full-time, Arteta said: “He’s a big talent, he’s got the right attitude, he’s got the right players and context around him and we need to make sure that we put brick by brick in the right order but we have some player here.”He’s going to really dictate how fast that’s going to go but I’m really happy with him.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSArsenal ratings vs PrestonARSENAL cruised through their Carabao Cup tie at Preston.The Gunners won 3-0 to set up a home tie against Crystal Palace in the next round.Sun Sport’s Sam Dymond reveals who has done enough to feature in the quarter final – and who might be a bit worried.Tommy Setford – 6A clean sheet on debut for the teenager. After a quiet first half, he looked nervous when put under pressure by Preston’s forward.Jurrien Timber – 7Really looking the part in the Arsenal defence after injury. His crosses caused chaos before being replaced at half-timeWilliam Saliba – 7Settled back into the side after suspension, and was rarely troubled on a night where he continually swept up possession.Jakub Kiwior – 8Partnered Saliba admirably in defence, but showed his attacking worth by providing two assists.Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7A solid display before his removal on the hour, perhaps with one eye on the weekend.Jorginho – 7Kept things moving in midfield, and even showed off some sublime skill when the opportunity arose.Mikel Merino – 7A much more confident performance from the Spaniard following his goal on Sunday. Combined well with Martinelli and Nwaneri during the opening 45 minutes.Ethan Nwaneri – 9Serenaded by the Arsenal fans as ‘one of their own’, this talented teenager once again excited Gooners everywhere.The scorer of one sublime strike, he came so close to bagging a second goal too.Raheem Sterling – 7The Carabao Cup king did everything but score. Perhaps let down by his decision making, he’s looking more at home at Arsenal than he ever did at Chelsea.Gabriel Jesus – 8Constantly alive to the ball inside the box, he was rewarded with a first goal since January to get the scoring underway.Gabriel Martinelli – 8Often Arsenal’s biggest attacking threat with his direct running and ability to beat defenders. Replaced after taking a couple of heavy knocks.SubsThomas Partey – 6Replaced Timber at the break and once again did the job asked of him with few complaints.Kai Havertz – 8Scored a superb header shortly after his arrival as a half-time sub, and was an imposing figure in both penalty areas.Bukayo Saka – 6More minutes in the legs for the Arsenal star as he continues the recovery from his hamstring injury.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6Misplaced a couple of passes after his introduction, but fits in well among the first-team squad.Ayden Heaven – 6Offered a glimpse of genuine pace as he made his senior debut for the final ten minutes.”So much personality there, he wants every ball, he wants to make things happen.”Outside and around he’s still a bit quiet as usual, he’s 17 years old, very respectful, his work ethic is tremendous and he loves what he does, you can tell that.”Arsenal Dominates Preston: Player RatingsArsenal next face Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday.The Gunners currently sit third in the table, behind Liverpool and Manchester City. More

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      We hosted Arsenal and received compliment from Arsene Wenger, then EFL ordered us to spend £1m tearing up our pitch

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      SUTTON chairman Bruce Elliott believes hosting Arsenal in the FA Cup seven years ago started an incredible journey.That last-16 clash set the wheels in motion for a rise within four years into the EFL for the first time since the team was formed in 1898.Sutton welcomed Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup back in 2017Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdBruce Elliott – Sutton Utd Chairman. Pic Jamie McPhilimey. 16.02.17.Credit: Jamie McPhilimey – The SunAnd although the tiny Surrey club are back in non-league after relegation last season, Elliott hopes knocking Birmingham out of the FA Cup on Sunday at Gander Green Lane can be the prologue to another glorious chapter.Elliott said: “That run to the fifth round was our best in the FA Cup and it set off a chain of events that eventually saw us win EFL status — something we’d never expected or dreamed of.“The FA Cup has been great for this club. Of course, we famously knocked out the defending FA Cup holders Coventry in 1989 but our run in 2017 was special.“We beat Wimbledon after a replay, upset Leeds here and then hosted an Arsenal team who had just played Bayern Munich a few days earlier.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“In The Sun there was a whole page about our small changing rooms and how it was a huge come-down from what they’d experienced!“And a lot was made of our 3G pitch before that match and how Arsenal would cope with playing on it.”Arsene Wenger put out a strong team and beat the plucky part-timers 2-0 with goals from Lucas Perez and Theo Walcott.And Elliott will never forget meeting the legendary former manager after the match.Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Sutton chairman said: “I apologised to him about the size of the dressing rooms.“He replied, ‘It’s fine, people forget I used to manage a small team in France and in any case I rather like the smaller sized ones, you’re nearer the players.’ What a great answer. Another lovely thing was when I asked why with the game in the bag with just 16 minutes left did he bring on Alexis Sanchez?Lincoln’s Ethan Erhahon reveals players STOLE the physio’s car and he was offered a ‘scrap’ with a fan – What the EFL“After all, they had paid £30million for that guy, so why risk him against a non-league team late in a game that is pretty much over.“He replied, ‘I thought it was the right thing to do for such an occasion as this!’“That was absolutely quality and class from him. He understood what a big deal it was for Sutton United.”When Sutton won promotion to the EFL in 2021, they had to rip up their 3G pitch and install a grass one. It is something that still rankles with Elliott and Sutton fans.Already in the three seasons since they lost it, it has cost the club around £1MILLION.Elliott said: “It does seem ridiculous that our 3G pitch was good enough to host Arsenal in the FA Cup — but not for League Two games!“I don’t get why the EFL doesn’t relax the rules. They’re even allowed in European competitions.“There are a lot of people at those higher levels living in the past — thinking back to the days of the inferior plastic pitches at Luton, Oldham and QPR. They are now of the highest quality.”Another bugbear for Elliott is the FA scrapping cup replays — denying them a possible money-spinning replay at St Andrew’s.He said: “There is no logic to getting rid of them until the third round when Premier League sides enter.“I understand it at that point but to lose them from the first round denies clubs at our level the chance to get another TV payday.”The Blues come to Surrey as the biggest spending club outside of the Premier League.No team in League One history has ever splashed the cash quite like the Brummies — with Jay Stansfield arriving for £15million with it set to rise to £20m depending on appearances and promotion.It is a far cry from Sutton who have one of the lowest budgets in the fifth tier.READ MORE SUN STORIESElliott said: “We’re still ambitious but we’ve always spent within our means.“It was an incredible achievement for us to be in the EFL. Now that we’ve tasted it, we most definitely would like to get there again.” More

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      Pep Guardiola admits Man City facing squad ’emergency’ after star stretchered off in tears and another injury blow

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      PEP GUARDIOLA admits Manchester City are facing an “emergency” situation amid the club’s injury crisis.Forward Savinho, 20, became the latest casualty on Wednesday as he was stretchered off in tears during Man City’s Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham.Pep Guardiola has admitted his side are ‘in an emergency’ with their injury listCredit: RexSavinho was stretchered off in tears during Manchester City’s defeat to TottenhamCredit: AlamyThe Brazilian is set to be out for two weeks with an ankle sprain.Manuel Akanji has also experienced a fitness issue after he felt a tweak in the warm-up ahead of the Spurs clash as he joins a host of star players on the sideline.They include Rodri, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Kevin de Bruyne, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb and Josko Gvardiol.The absentees leave Man City desperately short in terms of squad depth.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Guardiola has revealed he may have to rely on his academy players in the coming weeks.He said: “It happens in many clubs and we’re not the only club in the world to be going through it. There are a lot [of injuries] in certain departments and positions but it is what it is.”We are using them [the academy players] because we are in an emergency in certain positions but some of them, we trust them, like in the past.”They help us, that’s why the academy is there… We don’t have other options, sometimes.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSManuel Akanji pulled up in the warm-up ahead of the Tottenham gameCredit: GettyYoungsters Nico O’Reilly, James McAtee and Jacob Wright all featured in midweek and could play a part against Bournemouth on Saturday.Guardiola is hopeful a number of his side’s injury problems will be resolved by the turn of the year.Man City star Savinho talks about his rise to football stardom He added: “Maybe in January we will have all the players back, except Rodri.”When we are all together, the squad is enough, when completely focused and fit.”For now we just have to try to recover players as quick as possible and then we will see.”Following the trip to Bournemouth, Man City travel to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League as they test themselves against incoming Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.Their final game before the international break then comes away at Brighton on November 9. More

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      Arsenal fan guilty of hurling vile racial abuse at OWN player Thomas Partey – but claimed he was just being ‘sarcastic’

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      AN ARSENAL fan has pleaded guilty to racially abusing star midfielder Thomas Partey – but claimed he was only being sarcastic.Charles Ogunmilade, 28, admitted racially attacking the Gunners’ Ghanaian midfielder with a “grossly offensive” message after Arsenal’s 3-3 draw with Southampton last year.The aspiring photographer called Partey a “dirty black c**t” in a shocking racist postCredit: GettyCharles Ogunmilade, above, sent the post after Partey hit a long-range strike over the bar.Credit: Chris EadesThe post, on Elon Musk’s X platform, were sent moments after £50m midfielder Partey, 31, spooned a 30-yard wonder-strike effort over the crossbar.His shot followed Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring to rescue a critical point in the title race with two goals in the last two minutes of the match.Recruitment consultant Ogunmilade, of Romford, Essex, spoke only to confirm his name, age and plea.Prosecutor Rami Amin said: “During the evening of April 21, 2023 there was a Premier League match between Arsenal and Southampton.Read more about Arsenal“This featured a player for Arsenal called Thomas Partey.“This defendant posted a comment on the Twitter platform.”The court heard the content of the post, which The Sun is not repeating, meant the offence was aggravated because of the racist language used.Padma Panigrahi, defending, insisted the vile remarks had been made in jest.Most read in FootballThe solicitor added: “My client has advised me that he and his friends communicate on Twitter.“He and his friendship group mimic what white, racist football hooligans say.“That’s why it was in inverted commas – they were basically being sarcastic.“That’s what a white football racist would say in that situation.“He’s very remorseful, that’s why he’s admitted it in an interview and co-operated with the police.“His family are in Nigeria.”The court heard Ogunmilade would contest a football banning order, which is typically applied to cases involving the sport.He is likely to be handed a community order.Head magistrate Margaret Orgill JP told the football fan: “As you know, we need a probation report.“If you commit any offence while on bail, you will get a more severe punishment.He was granted unconditional bail to appear for sentencing at City of London magistrates’ court on November 26.Ogunmilade made no comment when approached by The Sun outside court.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe club previously demanded an investigation into a vile troll who posted a racist image of England hero Bukayo Saka, 21.And last month law student Suhel Ali escaped jail after calling world-class winger Saka offensive terms in a voice note on X.Partey attempted to win the match for Arsenal but hit his shot over the bar, after Martin Odegaard had levelled the score at 3-3Credit: ReutersSuhel Ali, 20, escaped jail last month after racially abusing Bukayo SakaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk More

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      Man Utd legend Dwight Yorke lands new management job nearly two years after being sacked by Australian team

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      FORMER Manchester United star Dwight Yorke has been named head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago national team.Yorke, 52, made 72 appearances for the Soca Warriors across 20 years during his playing career.Dwight Yorke has been named head coach of Trinidad and TobagoCredit: GettyYorke made 72 appearances for the Soca Warriors across 20 yearsCredit: AFPAnd now he is set to lead the nation through a series of World Cup qualifiers.The ex-United striker’s appointment marks a “new chapter” for the nation.Discussing his arrival, TTFA President Kieron Edwards said: “With World Cup qualification in our sights, we’re thrilled to welcome Dwight Yorke as the new head coach of our Men’s National Team.”Dwight’s experience, leadership, and commitment to the red, white, and black are exactly what we need to inspire our players and our nation.”Read More in FootballMeanwhile, Yorke admitted he is thrilled to be working with the national team ahead of such an important run of fixtures.He explained: “I am proud and privileged to receive the honour of leading the Trinidad and Tobago national team.”The opportunity to work with this talented, close-knit group of players is something I look forward to.”Having helped Trinidad and Tobago to the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2000, captained the side at the 2006 World Cup and been Assistant Manager, my love and commitment to my national team is well documented.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”I saw first hand as a player how working together to achieve our targets brought joy and united our country. I see that same ambition and desire at all levels of the current set-up.”So I look forward to building on the work of someone who I played alongside with for a number of years from youth level right up to senior team, a good friend and former team-mate, Angus Eve, and the current interim head coach, Derek King.’I did my coaching badges with Ruben Amorim, I think Man Utd have got the right man’ says Gabby Agbonlahor “As a player I experienced some incredible moments in a Trinidad and Tobago shirt. With this squad I hope they can continue as head coach.”Yorke had been out of work since leaving Australian side Macarthur in January 2023.He was sacked after a huge dressing room clash whereby he compared his squad to a “pub team” and claimed the club was “run by muppets”.Yorke was a potent finisher during his Premier League days, best known for partnering Andy Cole up front for Manchester United.He made a total of 584 career appearances scoring 188 goals.Dwight Yorke struck up a ferocious front line at Utd with Andy ColeCredit: Getty More

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      Diogo Dalot’s Halloween costume choice comes back to haunt him as Man Utd star is savaged by one-liner

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      DIOGO DALOT has been left haunted by his vampire Halloween costume choice. The Manchester United star was the butt of the joke after one fan’s savage one-liner.Diogo Dalot and fiancee Claudia dressed up as vampires for HalloweenDalot has faced heavy criticism for his mistakes this seasonDalot swapped his recently suspect performances for a scary look.The Portugal defender and fiancee Claudia Pinto dressed as Count Dracula and his wife, to celebrate their daughter’s first Halloween.Their child Clara, who turns one years old later this month, was dressed in a cute pumpkin outfit as the Prem star shared his holiday festivities to his 3.4m Instagram followers.But some quick-witted fans jumped at the chance to compare Dalot’s vampire outfit to his defensive struggles this season.READ MORE ON MAN UTDOne hilarious X user wrote: “No wonder he’s afraid of crosses.”While another said: “From sucking blood to sucking at football all in a day’s work.”In folklore and fiction, vampires are often depicted as being afraid of crosses, crucifixes, and other holy Christian symbols.After winning United’s Players’ Player of the Year in May, Dalot has been cursed with misfortune, as he’s faced heavily criticism this term.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFans were left “disgusted” when he failed to do the basics and track Brennan Johnson’s run for Tottenham’s opener in their 3-0 win at Old Trafford in September. He then failed to track goalscorer Ethan Pinnock’s clever run from a Brentford corner just before half-time of United’s win 2-1 a fortnight ago.Ruben Amorim showed flashes of a young Jose Mourinho is his latest press conference – and teased a big announcementDalot was even guilty of failing to deal with crosses during United’s 5-2 thrashing of Leicester in the Carabao Cup Round of 16.Luke Thomas’ in-swinging free-kick bounced off Dalot into the path of Conor Coady, who was free to fire home from two yards to make it 4-2 just before the break.And it’s not just the defensive work that Dalot’s been struggling with.The full-back left fans in disbelief when he failed to score an OPEN GOAL in United’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham.His miss of the season contender contributed to United’s overall lack of fortune in front of goal at the London Stadium, which proved to be the final nail in Erik ten Hag’s coffin.Dalot produced one of the misses of the season at West HamThe Dutchman was sacked first thing Monday morning, with Dalot later “thanking” him on Instagram.But the full-back will hope for an upturn in fortunes under new boss Ruben Amorim.Former Portugual international Amorim will take charge on November 11 after seeing out a brief notice period with Sporting Lisbon.Dalot told Sky Sports: “I am very exciting to start working with him.”He’s very demanding, that’s what I can expect – and I think that’s the perfect match for a club like this. “Standards are really high – he’s a person that you can see has really high standards and he stands by them, so I hope that can be a really good match and that we can win together, that’s what I wish the most.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAmorim’s first match in charge will be against Ipswich on November 24, with Ruud van Nistelrooy continuing as interim manager until then.The former United striker will oversee games against Chelsea, PAOK and Leicester again before the international break. More

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      Meet FA Cup underdogs whose star man is gravedigger and manager played under Sir Alex Ferguson

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      SCARBOROUGH’S part-timers hope gravedigging midfielder Dom Tear can help leave managerless Burton’s FA Cup hopes dead and buried this weekend.Tear has scored 10 goals in all competitions this season for sixth-tier side Scarborough, who take on League One’s bottom club Burton, who are winless, on Saturday in the first round.Scarborough hope gravedigger midfielder Dom Tear can inspire them to a winCredit: X @16TearFormer Man Utd star Jonathan Greening is in charge of the National League north sideCredit: GettyScarborough’s line-up is comprised of teachers, an NHS physio and an electrical powerline worker, among other trades, as the National League North side sense an upset.But Seadogs stalwart Kieran Glynn feels gravedigger and midfield partner Tear is the one most likely to signal the portents of doom to Brewers’ fans at the Pirelli Stadium.Glynn, also a furniture removal man, told the PA news agency: “Dom Tear is absolutely on fire, so gravedigging and football must be working!”He scored two in the last round as well, that’s 10 in all competitions. He can’t stop scoring.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”First-team coach Jimmy (Beadle), Mr Scarborough, nicknamed him the ‘backdoor burglar’.”Jimmy’s love for the town is mental. He’s unbelievable for morale and the funniest man I’ve met in football.”He said to Dom: ‘You’ve got 10 goals, but completed three passes’. Dom won’t touch the ball for 87 minutes and then he’ll score two in the last three.”He’s just there. They’re all one-touch finishes. Balls in across the box and he’ll sneak in back stick to tap it in.Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”His knack of being in the right place at the right time is the best I’ve seen in a long time.”The Seadogs rose from the ashes as a ‘phoenix club’ in 2007, renamed as Scarborough Athletic and resuming in the 10th tier after the club had been wound up days earlier with debts of £2.5million.Meet non-league star with longest throw in football who plans to put it to good use in FA Cup giant killingThey moved into their new Flamingo Land Stadium in 2017 having spent 10 years playing home games at Bridlington Town, 20 miles away.Former Manchester United midfielder Jonathan Greening was appointed manager in 2021 and guided the club to promotion to National League North in his first season.Glynn, in his third spell with the Seadogs, said: “Jono has revamped the whole club. It’s a club that, once it gets its claws in you, you keep coming back. I’m proof of that, I can’t get away!”But Jono came in and absolutely lifted the place in every aspect. Whether that’s professionalism or getting the fans onside.”Over 1,000 supporters will make the trip to Staffordshire on Saturday as Scarborough bid to reach round two for the second successive season.They beat Dunstan 5-2 in a replay, Warrington Rylands 2-0 and then Chester 3-1 in the qualifying rounds.”Before the first-round draw, half the lads wanted Hednesford or Gainsborough and the other half wanted Birmingham or Wrexham,” Glynn said.”We trained this week on Tuesday and everyone was buzzing for it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s weird seeing lads who have had a few niggles in the last couple of weeks training their hearts out.”Anyone in football knows confidence is massive. You would assume confidence is low in Burton’s camp and hopefully we can capitalise on that.” More

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      Enzo Maresca appears to forget Premier League rule with Jadon Sancho statement ahead of Man Utd clash

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      CHELSEA boss Enzo Maresca gave fans an unexpected Jadon Sancho update ahead of Sunday’s game with Manchester United.The Blues are preparing to take on the Red Devils at the Theatre of Dreams this weekend. Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca gave an important team news update on FridayCredit: GettyJadon Sancho is suffering from illness ahead of the weekendCredit: AlamyMaresca arrived at Stamford Bridge over the summer and has guided Chelsea to fifth in the table. The 44-year-old will be facing off with United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy.And in providing injury news for the clash, Maresca appeared to forget a fairly important Premier League rule. The former Leicester chief revealed his team had an almost clean bill of health into the weekend. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe also gave an update on Jadon Sancho, who has been struggling with a recent illness. Maresca said: “All the players are available but Jadon will be out. “He has been ill in the recent days.”Fans were quick to point out to the Chelsea boss that Sancho was always going to miss the game.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe is on loan from Man Utd and is therefore not eligible to play against his parent club.One laughed on X: “I think Maresca genuinely just forgot lmao.”Chelsea vs Newcastle: Player RatingsAnother said: “No worries, the boys will destroy United on his behalf.”While a third joked: “Sancho knew Dalot was gonna pocket him.”Chelsea will not have to face United under new boss Ruben Amorim on Sunday. The Portuguese was confirmed as the Red Devils manager on Friday lunchtime. But he will not join up with his new team until November 11 – with his first game against Ipswich Town almost a fortnight later. The Red Devils will be led by Erik ten Hag’s No. 2 Van Nistelrooy, who has made it clear he wishes to stay on at the club.After leading United to a 5-2 win over Leicester, Van Nistelrooy said: “I decided to come back here for a very important reason.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I came as an assistant to help the club move forward and I’m still motivated to do so in any capacity.”I’m very motivated to stay here and help the club forward, that’s my absolute goal.” More