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      Alexander Isak scoops prestigious prize with Sunderland’s Chris Rigg & Jobe Bellingham honoured alongside Newcastle star

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      ALEXANDER ISAK is celebrating after being named North East Football Writers’ Association Senior Men’s Player of the Year.Sunderland pair Chris Rigg, 17, and Jobe Bellingham, 19, are joint winners of the Men’s Young Player of the Year.Alexander Isak has been named North East Football Writers’ Association Senior Men’s Player of the YearCredit: GettyAnd Mollie Lambert, 26, was named the North East Football Writers’ Association’s Women’s Player of the Year.Swedish striker Isak’s 28 goals in 2024 for Newcastle ensured he will become the 45th recipient of the prestigious award.He beat team-mate Anthony Gordon in second and Middlesbrough forward Emmanuel Latte Lath in third.Isak succeeds fellow Toon star Kieran Trippier, and is the fourth successive Newcastle player to win the prize.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLIt was treble delight for the Magpies as Elysia Boddy, 21, won the Young Women’s Player of the Year accolade.Meanwhile, there was nothing to separate Sunderland’s talented teen duo of Rigg and Bellingham.Newcastle’s Lewis Hall was third in one of the closest votes in the award’s 17 year history.After receiving the news, Bellingham said: “I’m proud to have won this award alongside Riggy, who had an incredible year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“It’s a testament to the belief the club has shown in us and the support we receive from our team-mates and the staff.“Sharing this recognition with Riggy highlights the club’s ambition and our focus is now on the final 20 games of the season.”Rising star Chris Rigg talks about his rise through the ranks at Sunderland Rigg added: “The award is even more special because Jobe is unbelievable.“It’s amazing to share this award with him and to be recognised for our performances. 2024 was a massive year for me and it is hard to put it into words.“I owe so much to the players and staff who have supported me throughout my time at the club. After coming back on Saturday, I can’t wait to play my part in the final run-in.”Durham midfielder Lambert narrowly beat Newcastle’s Claudia Moan and Toon captain Amber Keegan-Stobbs in the Women’s vote.The awards will be officially handed out at the Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham on Sunday 2 March.The event will also feature the presentation of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation/NEFWA personality of the year award which has been won in the past by the likes of Alan Shearer, Chris Kamara, Jill Scott and current holder Gary Bennett. Tickets for the North East Football Writers’ Association annual dinner are available from claire.stephen@ramsidehallhotel.co.uk. More

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      New MOTD host Kelly Cates almost SNUBBED football completely – despite being the daughter of Liverpool royalty

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      KELLY Cates almost snubbed football completely despite being the daughter of Liverpool royalty.Gabby Logan, Cates and Mark Chapman will host Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker leaves at the end of the season.Kelly Cates has built a stellar career in the media over the past 20 yearsCredit: GettyCates is familiar to Sky Sports viewers as the host for Super SundayLiverpool legend Kenny Dalglish poses with his familyCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe confirmation follows speculation about the presenting line-up of the BBC’s flagship football show following news last year that Lineker would step back from the role.The former England striker has presented the show since 1999.Cates, who will also continue her role with Sky Sports, said: “Once I sit in that chair and the theme music starts, I just know that’s going to be a really incredible moment.”I’ve worked with a lot of the pundits before and they’re all fantastic, so I’m just looking forward to getting started.Read more Sports News”I’ve known Gabby and Mark really well for years so to bring it all together, embracing the digital side of things, it feels like a really comprehensive football package for fans and that’s what makes it so exciting too.”She has been a presenter with Sky Sports since rejoining them in 2016, fronting their coverage of the Premier League.The 49-year-old daughter of former Scotland and Liverpool footballer Sir Kenny Dalglish also hosts BBC Radio 5 Live’s Tuesday night sports coverage.But Cates had no intention of taking when she was at university studying maths.Most read in FootballShe comes from footballing royaltyKelly grew up with football around her.It was mum, Marina who would take her to games dad Kenny was playing in.Gary Lineker will stop presenting Match of the Day the end of this season at and will quit Beeb by 2027″When I was a baby my mum took me to matches to watch my dad play,” she said in an interview with magazine When Saturday Comes.”I don’t remember a time when I didn’t go to football games – my earliest memories are of being in the players’ lounge with the other players’ children.”However, that didn’t make Kelly a Liverpool fan.When her father moved to clubs, including Blackburn and Newcastle United as a manager, she hoped they did well – even against the Reds.Despite football being in her blood, she revealed she didn’t have as much of a flair for it as her famous father.She laughed: “I ran down the wing thinking ‘Oh, this will be easy’, tripped over and knocked myself out!”That was the end of my football career.”Thought of a different lifeAlthough she has become football broadcasting royalty, Cates nearly snubbed a chance to work in the game.At university being a sports TV presenter was far from her mind.She said: “I did a degree in maths but after I left university I wanted to do something different.When she was at university Cates studied mathsCredit: GettyHowever, when Sky Sports News launched she decided to give presenting a goCredit: PA:Press AssociationFather and daughter share a laugh during Sky Sports’ coverageCredit: PA”The Sky Sports News channel was being launched and they were looking for young people who loved football.”It was new and no one was watching so they pretty much said to us: ‘Go and play at being on the telly!”‘Family came firstSince the Millennium, Cates’ career rise has followed a steep trajectory.She initially left Sky Sports in 2016, after wanting to start a family with then fiancé Tom Cates, who she shares two children with.”I left Sky Sports News in 2006, after the Germany World Cup,” she told The Overlap’s ‘Not Just Football’ podcast back in October.”I’d been there for eight years and I had just turned 30, or I was just turning 31.”I was engaged, but not yet married. I knew I wanted to have children quite soon at that point.”It had just been, for a long time, kind of filtering away and running in the back of my head.”I came to the end of my contract and was working under my new contract and within the space of about three days, made the decision.Kelly got married to Tom Cates in 2007, although they divorced in 2021Credit: Luke InmanCates has worked at ESPN, ITV, Setanta Sports and more through the years tooCredit: Getty”I was driving into work one day, I walked in and I said, ‘I don’t want to sign this new contract, I want to go!’ I had nothing to go to.”I just walked away, but I was so sure that I had to go and make that change.”I did it when I left university to go to Sky, which is different, because then you get something that’s really exciting, shiny and new, dangled in front of you and you think, ‘I’m going to take this jump’.”Cates got married in 2007, although they sadly divorced in 2021.That same year she began a job at the now defunct Setanta Sports – bouncing around jobs at ESPN, ITV, and STV.However, in 2016 she made her return back to Sky Sports – feeling she had unfinished business.Initially, she fronted their EFL coverage before becoming the main anchor for the Premier League.READ MORE SUN STORIESCates has been a huge success for the channel, alongside Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.Who can forget when she hilariously turned her back on them, after they turned their back on her during a segment that went wrong.Kelly will divide her time between MOTD and BBC Radio 5 LiveCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdSky’s loss will be BBC’s gain – as Super Sunday will need a new hostCredit: PA:Press Association More

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      Sean Dyche breaks silence on brutal Everton sacking after ‘one of toughest periods in Toffees’ history’

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      SEAN DYCHE has broken his silence on his Everton sacking.The 53-year-old was axed just hours before the Toffees’ FA Cup clash with Peterborough last Thursday.Sean Dyche was sacked by Everton last weekCredit: AFPDavid Moyes has been unveiled as Everton’s new bossCredit: PAEverton have since confirmed David Moyes as Dyche’s successor.In a classy statement released via the League Managers Association, Dyche thanked everyone involved in his tenure as Toffees boss, while insisting that he has left the club in a strong position.He said: “It was an honour to manage Everton, a football club with a significant heritage and an enormous following in Liverpool and all over the world, through one of its toughest periods in its history.”Despite the challenges we faced, I wanted to ensure that the club’s narrative was focused on the positive direction it will take in the future and that the team could focus on competing in the Premier League in the present.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I thank my staff, the players and all involved who played their part, as it simply wasn’t possible without their support and expertise.”I also thank the fans who came through for us many times when we all needed their support.”The right time has come to leave the club, with the team in good shape.”David is a manager who I have great respect for and I believe he and his staff will help to push the club forward again and build on the stable footing we have implemented in the past two years.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAY”I wish everyone well going forwards including the new owners, who I hope will take the club to the next level and deliver the success which every Evertonian wants.”My part as a custodian has been played and I will forever take great pride in that.Leighton Baines praises Everton response after victory on ‘difficult day’ “After going through some extremely difficult situations, I never lost faith in everyone around me and we did everything we could to protect the badge, safeguarding it and the name of Everton Football Club.”Dyche took charge of 84 matches as Toffees boss between January 2023 and 2025.He won 26 and drew 26 – losing the remaining 32.The former Burnley boss comfortably kept Everton up last season, despite their points deduction.’A DIFFERENT BEAST’Everton are 16th in the Prem table going into tonight’s clash with Aston Villa.Ahead of his Goodison Park homecoming this evening, Moyes said: “I thought Sean was doing a really good job and I didn’t see any changes materialising at the time.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I wasn’t necessarily out there looking to go back but as everyone knows this is a different beast to me than other clubs.”Moyes previously managed Everton between 2002 and 2013, achieving a top four finish in 2005.Moyes previously took charge of the Toffees in 2002Credit: PA More

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      Pep Guardiola’s daughter Maria gives emotional interview on ‘feeling loved’ after parents split up after 30 years

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      PEP Guardiola’s eldest daughter has broken her silence following the Manchester City manager’s shock “split” from his wife Cristina Serra.Model and influencer Maria gave an emotional interview about feeling loved and the important lessons from her parents’ relationship.Maria Guardiola has given her first interview in the wake of her parents’ looming splitCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiolaMaria is the eldest of Pep’s three childrenCredit: GettyPep and Cristina have been together for 30 yearsBarcelona-based newspaper Sport reported that Guardiola and wife Cristina decided to end their relationship in December while both in Spain.The report claims they have been living apart for nearly five years after Cristina moved back to Barcelona to run her fashion company while Pep remained at his luxury apartment in Manchester’s Deansgate.The sweethearts, who were together for three decades and married in 2014, are yet to comment on the separation after it was revealed on Monday night.But Pep’s daughter Sophia is the first family member to reveal details about their relationship and her loving family life growing up.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe 24-year-old fashionista told Vanity Fair: “My parents have always advised me to find what I am passionate about.“They encourage me to try new things, to accept failure and to keep searching until I find my calling, because when I do, full dedication will come naturally.“They also remind me that the most important thing in life is to love and be loved.“In the end it all comes down to feeling loved. Even in situations where we feel out of place, they tell me to listen carefully to others.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“There is always something valuable to learn from each person we meet.”A close family friend was quoted yesterday claiming their marriage ended because Pep is a “total workaholic”.Man City boss Pep Guardiola’s recen struggles could be a response to the end of his marriage to teenage sweetheart  Cristina SerraEldest Maria is a modelCredit: Instagram @maria.guardiolaMan City boss Pep Guardiola is believed to have separated from his wife of 30 years Cristina SerraCredit: GettyMaria did not comment on her parent’s split and no reason for the divorce has been given.But she referenced her dad’s dedication to his career in her magazine interview by saying: “My father was already playing when I was born.“All our movements have focused on his career, first as a player and then as a coach. Soccer has shaped much of our family’s journey.“In many ways, my family and I owe our lives and opportunities to this sport and, of course, to my father’s exceptional talent and passion.”Admitting to inheriting her dad’s “stubbornness” she added: “When we set our minds to something, we pursue it with tunnel vision until we achieve it.”Guardiola with Cristina and their three kids in 2018The ex-Barcelona boss has been enduring a turbulent campaign this seasonGuardiola had some strong words for Ortega at full time last nightGuardiola let rip at his own goalkeeper Stefan Ortega before then violently hugging him following his side’s 2-2 draw with Brentford last night.The 53-year-old was absolutely livid on the touchline as the camera caught him kicking a Gtech advertisement near the stands of the Gtech Community Stadium.The ex-Barcelona boss has been enduring a turbulent campaign that has seen the Citizens drop down to sixth place in the Premier League table.Still sporting his wedding ring, Guardiola would have loved to see his stuttering team register three points.During better times in Manchester, where he won a record four straight Prem titles and a historic Champions League, Cristina decided to continue on her family’s business back in Spain.She and the couple’s youngest child Valentina moved back to Barcelona in 2019 so that the Brazilian journalist turned fashion designer could help continue her family boutique Serra-Claret.The boutique line, which stocks a number of expensive designer labels, was first opened in 1933.Cristina has been living in a villa in Pedralbes, an exclusive neighbourhood in the hills surrounding Barcelona.The property, which the couple bought in 2021 for £8.55million, lies within an enclave of three villas where neighbouring properties have sold previously for around £20million.Guardiola is believed to have met Cristina in her family’s clothes store called Serra Claret when he was just 18.He was modelling for designer Antonio Miro in Serra’s shop when he first met Cristina.And even as recently as January 2024, the former midfielder revealed Cristina helps pick out his matchday outfits.READ MORE SUN STORIESSerra Claret stock many brands he has worn on the touchline, such as Dsquared2, CP Company and Armani.Sport say their relationship is still “cordial, stable and friendly” despite deciding to part ways.Cristina is expected to continue living in the £8.5m home in Barcelona’s elite suburbsThe Barcelona home comes fitted with an impressive outdoor poolThe views from the Guardiola family home in Barcelona are jaw-droppingMaria attended The Best Fifa Football Awards with her parents in 2023Credit: RexGuardiola and Serra share three children: Maria, 24, Marius, 22, and Valentina, 15Credit: GettyGuardiola has won six Premier League titles with City More

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      Premier League predictions: Get Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa all to win tonight at BOOSTED William Hill price

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      THERE’S more Premier League midweek action tonight with four games to look forward to.But a standout bet on William Hill for the fixtures focuses on just three of those games – and a tasty, BOOSTED treble.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereThe beauty of a bet is for Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa all to claim three points this evening!Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa all to win – NOW 4/1 – CLAIM HEREWilliam Hill new customer offerWilliam Hill £60 welcome bonusVisit the William Hill website HERE*Register an account using the Promo Code: T60Once your account is registered, click ‘opt in’ on the ‘Vegas Promotion’ pageDeposit a minimum of £10 in your main account to receive a £20 Vegas Bonus for use on Selected GamesThen place a bet with a minimum stake of £10 at odds of 1/2 or greater on any football marketOnce that’s settled, your account will be credited with £40 in free betsWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*ARSENAL are in North London derby action, playing host to rivals Spurs at the Emirates.The Gunners can’t afford to drop many more points if they want to be considered in the title race.A lack of goals is seriously damaging their campaign but they should be well up for a contribution in this, with home support and an injury-hit opponent.NEWCASTLE host Wolves tonight looking to extend their incredible eight-game winning run.Eddie Howe’s men know a win will put them into the top four with a run of winnable games to come.William Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Wolves’ new manager bounce was brought to a sudden halt in a 3-0 home drubbing by Nottingham Forest less than 10 days ago and are big underdogs to cause an upset later.And finally ASTON VILLA have won their last two games and head to an Everton side who struggled to beat League One Peterborough in the cup last week.That victory ended a five-game hunt for a win, though they could be buoyed by the return of David Moyes to the dugout.He might be well liked by the Toffees support but is he a miracle man that will get more out this group of players?Arsenal, Newcastle and Aston Villa all to win – NOW 4/1 – CLAIM HEREWilliam Hill: Claim £60 welcome bonus – click here*Remember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry, or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.gambleaware.orgFind our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk*18+. Play Safe. New players only, using promo code T60. Valid from 13/04/2022. Online play. Get £60 Bonus split between Vegas & Sports in the following manner – (i) Deposit £10 to unlock £20 Vegas Free Bet on Selected Games (72hr expiry, wagering reqs apply); then (ii) bet £10+ (odds 1/2+) with cash (excl. £10 deposit) or Vegas winnings (after wager reqs met). Once settled, receive £40 Sports Free Bets excluding Virtual Markets (4x £10, 7 days expiry). Payment methods & country restrictions apply. Full T&Cs apply. More

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      Real Madrid ABANDON transfer pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold after star’s slump in form

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      REAL MADRID are abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold, reports suggest.Alexander-Arnold, 26, has been intensely linked with a move to Real during the January transfer window.Real Madrid are abandoning their pursuit of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: GettyReal don’t believe Liverpool will let Alexander-Anrold leave mid-seasonCredit: AlamyIn fact, Los Blancos have been so keen that they reportedly offered a £20million fee despite the fact the full-back’s contract runs out in June.According to Relevo, however, the reigning Spanish and European champions are beginning to pull back in their pursuit of the England international.That is because Real see no chance of Liverpool releasing TAA during the winter market.The high-flying Reds are favourites to win the Premier League as they are six points ahead of second place with a game in hand.Read More on FootballAnd the Merseysiders’ title push could be affected if manager Arne Slot lost one of his key players mid-season.That is despite Alexander-Arnold’s recent slump in form, which led to intense criticism from fans.A section of the Anfield faithful fear that Real’s interest got into the defender’s head.The right-back was met by groans and moans during his disasterclass in the 2-2 draw against struggling rivals Manchester United two weeks ago.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesTrent’s defensive frailties have long been documented, despite noticeable improvements in recent months.Liverpool are also facing the risk of losing two more stars for free in the summer transfer window.How Man United destroyed Trent in spectacular Liverpool draw amid £100m Real Madrid transfer talksAnd those are defensive rock Virgil van Dijk as well as megastar Mohamed Salah. More

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      New Match of the Day hosts officially CONFIRMED including Liverpool icon’s daughter after Gary Lineker’s exit

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      THE new hosts of the BBC’s Match of the Day have been confirmed for when Gary Lineker leaves.Kelly Cates, 49, will be part of a three-person presenting team alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season.Kelly Cates, 49, will be a presenter on Match of the DayCredit: GettyGabby Logan, 51, will share hosting duties on Match of the DayCredit: RexCurrent MOTD 2 presenter Mark Chapman, 51, will continue in his role and host MOTDCredit: PAGary Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day presenterCredit: BBCCates, Chapman and Logan will share presenting duties for the flagship Match of the Day on a Saturday night, plus Match of the Day 2 on Sunday evenings.A statement posted on the show’s X page read: “New squad for next season!”We’re delighted to announce that Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will share Match of the Day presenting duties from 2025-26.”Former England striker Lineker has hosted the highlights programme since 1999.Read more Sports NewsHe will continue to front the BBC’s live FA Cup coverage next season and its coverage of the 2026 World Cup finals.Lineker said last month it had been a “joy and a privilege” to present Match of the Day.But he added on The Rest Is Football podcast: “I feel this is now the right time (to leave).”I think the next contract they’re looking to do Match of the Day slightly differently, so I think it makes sense for someone else to take the helm.”Most read in FootballOn becoming one of the presenters Cates, who will also continue her role with Sky Sports, said: “Once I sit in that chair and the theme music starts, I just know that’s going to be a really incredible moment.”I’ve worked with a lot of the pundits before and they’re all fantastic, so I’m just looking forward to getting started.Gary Lineker will stop presenting Match of the Day the end of this season at and will quit Beeb by 2027″I’ve known Gabby and Mark really well for years so to bring it all together, embracing the digital side of things, it feels like a really comprehensive football package for fans and that’s what makes it so exciting too.”Logan, who is also at the heart of the BBC’s rugby and athletics coverage, said: “It’s always a real moment [sitting in the chair] because it has such history.”It’s still so relevant to so many people now and talked about in a landscape where TVs changed so much.”There’s an enormous responsibility to make sure we continue to evolve while at the same time respecting the traditions of Match of the Day.Who are the new Match of the Day hosts?MARK CHAPMANChapman, 51, already has the gig as MOTD2 host on a Sunday night.He also landed the hosting job for the new BBC Champions League highlights show.Though not a former player, Chappers has shown his quality as a presenter and will be an able replacement.GABBY LOGANLogan – who at 51 is the same age as Chapman – is one of the understudies to step in when Lineker is not available.A vastly-experienced broadcaster, presenter and host, Logan seems to have done it all to cover sport for BBC TV – doing everything from Sports Personality of the Year to the Olympics, including Paris 2024.She joined Lineker, Scott and Chapman as Euros presenters and is now on the BBC and Amazon Prime teams for the 2024-25 Champions League.Logan joined the BBC in 2007 and was the main face of Final Score from 2009 to 2013.KELLY CATESCates has worked for the BBC on and off since 2013, for Radio 5 Live.She presented iconic fan phone-in show 606 alongside Ian Wright on Sunday’s between 2013 and 2018.After joining Sky Sports her role was reduced, but Cates returned to host a midweek sports show, 5 Live Sport, mostly on Tuesdays, while she also provided coverage of the 2022 World Cup.The daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish became a TV presenter at Sky Sports, working on several Premier League shows including Friday Night Live and Super Sunday, which she appeared on for the Manchester Derby today.”People want to see the goals, they want to see the incidents, they want to see the moments everyone’s talking about, so while we can tinker at the edges, the core is the football.”Chapman will continue his usual programmes on BBC Radio 5 Live, including Saturdays with the iconic Sports Report.He added: “I know the history of a lot of radio programmes and TV programmes and I do feel honoured to be following in the footsteps of the people that we are following in and respectful of what they have done.”On sharing the role, Cates said: “This isn’t about the three of us, it’s about the three of us plus our pundits, plus our editors, plus our analysts and stats people and production people, radio and online.”Genuinely this is about all of us as a department working together.”Cates has worked for the BBC on and off since 2013, for Radio 5 Live.She presented iconic fan phone-in show 606 alongside Ian Wright on Sunday’s between 2013 and 2018.After joining Sky Sports her role was reduced, but Cates returned to host midweek sports show, 5 Live Sport, mostly on Tuesday’s, while she also provided coverage of the 2022 World Cup.The daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish became a TV presenter at Sky Sports, working on several Premier League shows including Friday Night Live.READ MORE SUN STORIESSky Sports bosses are reportedly sad to see her leave – but she was understood to be the BBC’s leading external candidate to take over from icon Lineker.Logan and Chapman have worked for the BBC for several years including on Match of the Day.Cates has worked as a presenter on Sky Sports since 2016Credit: GettyShe has presented flagship shows including Super SundayChapman already has the gig as MOTD2 host on a Sunday nightCredit: GettyHe has been on the sofa for the new BBC Champions League highlights showCredit: BBCLogan is a top broadcaster who has worked on the biggest sporting eventsCredit: AlamyFather and daughter share a laugh during Sky Sports’ coverageCredit: PA More

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      How Arsenal could line up against bitter rivals Tottenham with ex-England man making only third Prem start of season

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      ARSENAL host fierce rivals Tottenham this evening with boss Mikel Arteta having plenty of key decisions to ponder.The Gunners go into the match with the right side of their attack having been decimated by injury.Mikel Arteta has plenty of selection dilemmas to ponderCredit: GettyGabriel Jesus was taken off on a stretcher against Man UtdCredit: GettyBukayo Saka remains a long-term absentee with a hamstring injury, while Ethan Nwaneri also has a muscular injury.Gabriel Jesus became their latest attacker to be struck by the injury bug on Sunday, when he was taken off on a stretcher with an ACL issue.Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou will have little sympathy for Arteta, with the Lilywhites having plenty of injury issues of their own.Nevertheless, the Spaniard will have his work cut out in selecting the correct combination up front.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGabriel Martinelli would seem a shoo-in to start on the left flank, with Kai Havertz likely to continue down the middle.The right wing is harder to predict, given Arsenal’s injury issues.Raheem Sterling replaced Jesus on Sunday, and could come in to make just his third Premier League start for the Gunners.Arteta could alternatively turn to Leandro Trossard.Most read in FootballSUN BINGO GET £50 BONUS & 50 FREE SPINS TODAYArsenal’s goalkeeper and centre-backs pick themselves, with David Raya, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes to start.Jurrien Timber is likely to begin at right-back, although Arteta could go for Thomas Partey.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives update on Gabriel Jesus injury Myles Lewis-Skelly may get the nod over Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back.Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard are certainties to start in Arsenal’s midfield three – and could be partnered by any of Partey, Mikel Merino or even Kai Havertz.Should Havertz play in midfield, Sterling could be an option to fill in up front.In addition to Saka, Nwaneri and Jesus, Arsenal also have defensive injuries to deal with.Ben White, Takehiro Tomiyasu and Riccardo Calafiori are all out with knee injuries.Tottenham, meanwhile, have several absentees of their own.Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is out, as well as defenders Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie.Ben Davies has returned to training, but is unlikely to feature.READ MORE SUN STORIESRodrigo Bentancur remains sidelined with concussion protocols, while Wilson Odobert and Timo Werner will miss out with muscular issues.Richarlison could make his return following three months out with a hamstring injury.Richarlison is back in training for SpursCredit: Rex More