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      Huge Tottenham blow as captain Son Heung-min DOESN’T travel to Frankfurt for make-or-break Europa League clash

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      SON HEUNG-MIN has NOT travelled to Germany for Tottenham’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt.Boss Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that his skipper was the only senior Spurs player not to travel for the crunch clash.Son Heung-min has not travelled to Germany for tomorrow’s matchCredit: GettySon, 32, played 80 minutes as Tottenham drew 1-1 with Eintracht in last week’s first leg in North London.The South Korean subsequently missed his side’s 4-2 Premier League defeat at Wolves on Sunday.Upon arriving in Germany, Postecoglou said of his captain: “Sonny didn’t travel and he’s the only one who hasn’t travelled.”He’s been struggling with his foot for a couple of weeks now and has been in pain.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSon has scored seven goals and laid on 10 assists in the Premier League this term.The Tottenham stalwart has added three further goals in the Europa League and has made 43 appearances in all competitions during another busy season.Loanee Mathys Tel started in Son’s place on the left wing at Molineux, scoring in the defeat.Also absent at Molineux was Tel’s French compatriot Wilson Odobert, although the former Burnley winger has travelled to Germany.Most read in Europa LeagueBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKTottenham were also boosted on Sunday by welcome returns for fit-again Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison.Kulusevski, 24, had been out since Spurs’ 1-0 defeat to Manchester City on February 26.’We want Levy out’, chant Tottenham fans as thousands swarm streets in latest furious protest against club’s ownerRicharlison, meanwhile, hadn’t played since the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg defeat at Liverpool in January – but was able to mark his return with a goal at Wolves.Also available again to Postecoglou is centre-back Kevin Danso.The January signing had been out for around six weeks with a hamstring injury.Micky van de Ven was left on the bench at Wolves, with Ben Davies partnering an out-of-sorts Cristian Romero.Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison both returned to action at MolineuxCredit: RexKevin Danso was involved as Spurs’ trained at Eintracht Frankfurt’s stadiumCredit: ReutersThe Dutchman is likely to come back in to partner stand-in captain Romero in Germany.Speaking ahead of the game, Van de Ven said: “We all still have trust in the gaffer and believe in the way he wants to play. We want to win this game for him but we also want to win for us.”The 23-year-old, who has played just 11 times in the Premier League this season, then added: “Why I don’t play every week is a question for the gaffer not for me.Read More on The Sun”I want to play every game. Football is what you love the most.”Aside from Son, long-term absentee Radu Dragusin is the only other player to miss out on tomorrow’s match.Micky van de Ven spoke in Germany on the eve of Spurs’ crucial matchCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘Love at first sight’ – The sad romance story and split of Schweinsteiger and ‘world’s hottest tennis star’ Ana Ivanovic

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      BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER and Ana Ivanovic were the ultimate sporting power couple. One of the best midfielders of his generation who helped his country win the World Cup.Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic have split up after nine years of marriageCredit: GettyThe couple tied the knot in 2016 in VeniceCredit: Splash NewsIvanovic was the world No1 tennis player in 2008Credit: GettyShe retired in 2016Credit: Instagram / @anaivanovicAnd a tennis superstar, a former world No1 and a Grand Slam champion.But reports in Germany claim Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic have sadly split up after nine years of marriage.Ivanovic is now said to be living in Serbia with their three sons, almost 1,000 miles away from her husband in Munich.It is far cry from the whirlwind romance they enjoyed more than a decade ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFAMOUS FACESSchweinsteiger, 40, is three years older than his glamorous wife. A talented ski racer, he joined the Bayern Munich academy in 1998 and decided to stick with football, making his first-team debut in 2002. He spent 13 years in the Bayern team, racking up exactly 500 appearances, 68 goals and 18 trophies, including a Bundesliga-DFB Pokal-Champions League treble in 2012-13. Ivanovic, meanwhile, began her pro tennis career in 2003 and reached the Wimbledon Junior final the following year.Most read in FootballBy 2007, she was one of the best players on the planet and reached her first Grand Slam final at the French Open.That was followed by a semi-final run at Wimbledon.Man Utd hero Bastian Schweinsteiger reveals his ultimate 5-a-side team Schweinsteiger won the World Cup with Germany in 2014Credit: Action Images – ReutersIvanovic reached the Wimbledon semis and the final at the Australian OpenCredit: AFPHer solo major came at the 2008 French OpenCredit: EPAThen in 2008, the Serbian lost the Australian Open final then enjoyed the high point of her career by beating Dinara Safina to win the French Open and reach the top of the world rankings. It proved to be her only major title – she reached the semis again in 2015, the year she was voted tennis’ “hottest” player – but she racked up nearly £12million in prize money on the court. SPORTING ROMANCEThe peak of the footballer’s professional career came in 2014 when he was part of the Germany team that beat Argentina to win the World Cup final. And just a few months later, his personal life was transformed, too.Schweinsteiger was set up with the tennis star by a mutual friend, who was herself revelling in a resurgent year on the WTA Tour. Schweinsteiger and Ivanovic got together in 2014Credit: GettyThey got engaged within a few monthsCredit: GettyThe German hired out a private park in London to proposeCredit: GettyThe German’s basketball friend Steffen Hamman linked the duo up in New York – but even had two sets of code words ready depending on how the first meeting went: “come on, let’s go for a walk together” or “okay, see you later, Steffen”. Schweinsteiger told Bild: “I wasn’t that good at English when we met, so I listened to Ana a lot at the beginning.”I was a bit on the defensive and saw what was coming.“It was love at first sight. You feel special moments and you can recognise them when you look deeply into someone’s eyes – that’s exactly how it was with me.”PARK PROPOSALAfter overcoming his initial nerves, their love was clearly blossoming.And within just a few months, Schweinsteiger decided to get down on one knee and pop the question – and did so in classy, romantic style. He said: “In London, there are small parks that are only accessible to local residents and then I secretly rented the park from the film called Notting Hill.”Of course I knew that Ana was extremely curious and when we walked past the gate ajar, I said to her, ‘Come on. We’ll see.'”And then we went in there and then I asked her. This came as a complete surprise to her.The couple were together when he was at Manchester UnitedCredit: AFPThe couple were all smiles on their joyful wedding dayCredit: Getty”I was able to score a few points with her family by asking Ana’s father for her hand in marriage in Serbian.”I flew to Belgrade and asked.”MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFESchweinsteiger and Ivanovic tied the knot in Venice in July 2016.It came five months after she hung up her racquet in retirement and at the end of his first season with Manchester United.They welcomed their first child, son Luca, in 2018 and Leon was born the following year.Then their third – another son, Theo – arrived in May 2023 and spent time living in Majorca.SPLIT APARTHowever, the shock news from Germany suggested the celebrity duo have gone their separate ways.It is claimed by Bild they broke up around two months ago – partly due to the strain of a lack of time together.Schweinsteiger is now based in Munich but travels a lot for work as a pundit and Champions League ambassador. However, Ivanovic is thought to be in her hometown of Belgrade with the boys near her parents and brother.Despite the rumoured split, the pair still have plenty of joint Instagram posts together. They both feature in a video advert for fashion label Brax on her account as recently as March 28.But, crucially, he is not tagged or mentioned – and they walk away awkwardly from each other in the clip. Read More on The SunIvanovic has posted a whole host of selfies in recent months but her last photo with Schweinsteiger is dated November 25, 2024 – with a smiling photo of the pair on a trip to Vienna. But there is no suggestion at this stage that the couple have filed for divorce at this stage, leaving hope for fans their relationship could be repaired and their love rekindled. Their last photo together was in November 2024Credit: Instagram / @anaivanovicIvanovic posts plenty of photos on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @anaivanovicThe Serbian is said to be living in Belgrade near her parents and brotherCredit: Instagram / @anaivanovicShe is reportedly looking after their three sonsCredit: Instagram / @anaivanovic More

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      Who is Rodrygo’s girlfriend Bruna Rotta?

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      BRUNA Rotta is the girlfriend of Real Madrid fan-favourite Rodrygo. The footballer will be competing in the Champions League as part of Los Blancos’ elite squad, as they go head-to-head with some of the biggest clubs in football.Bruna Rotta is a famous influencer and modelCredit: Instagram/@brunarottaBruna has been dating Rodrygo since 2023Credit: Instagram/@brunarottaRodrygo plays for Brazilian football team Real MadridCredit: Getty ImagesMeeting a world famous footballerBruna was born on September 23, 1998, in Brazil. She is a hugely famous TikToker who boasts over 2 million followers on the social media platform (as of April 2025).The star regularly posts videos which take fans behind the scenes of her hectic life, as well as fitness content. Bruna started dating Rodrygo in September 2023, kicking off their whirlwind romance.Read More about FootballShe made headlines, though, when she suggested that her famous boyfriend doesn’t shower. Taking part in a TikTok trend which talks about how “destiny” can “play with people”, she said that she would “never date a guy who doesn’t shower”.Bruna then posted a picture of Rodrygo, which was captioned: “I paid with my tongue.”What Luka Modric told Rodrygo in classy message after Croatia knocked Brazil out of World CupRodrygo’s fantastic careerRodrygo is one of the biggest footballers in the world and began his career at Brazilian side Santos. Most read in FootballHe moved to Real Madrid for €45million in 2019, and became an integral part of the side which won the Champions League in 2022 and 2024.His contract was extended on November 2, 2023, which means he will stay with the team until June 2028. The footballer has two sons, from a previous relationship with Pamella Cristina Costa, whom he welcomed in February 2022.  More

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      Why is Eddie Howe not on the touchline for Newcastle vs Crystal Palace

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      NEWCASTLE welcome Crystal Palace to St James’ Park for a crunching Premier League encounter – but there’ll be no Eddie Howe on the touchline.The Toon have been flying since ending their 70-year trophy drought with a Carabao Cup win against Liverpool in March.Eddie Howe will be absent from the touchline against Crystal PalaceCredit: GettyHarvey Barnes’ double sandwiched by strikes from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, saw off Manchester United on the weekend to reaffirm Newcastle’s position in the Champions League race. The Tyneside club return back to St James’ Park to host Crystal Palace in their game in hand, which was initially postponed due to League Cup final involvement. But Howe is absent from the match today and SunSport can explain why.Why is Eddie Howe not on the touchline vs Crystal Palace?As announced on Newcastle’s social media account, Eddie Howe is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with pneumonia.Read more on Eddie HoweA club statement read, “The club continues to extend its best wishes and support to Eddie and his family as he continues his recovery.”Howe was absent for the game against Manchester United with what the club cited as an “illness” at the time. The 47-year-old was admitted to the hospital last Friday evening, having felt unwell for a number of days. In the club’s joint statement, Howe said: “A huge thank you to everyone connected with Newcastle United and the wider football community for your messages and warm wishes. They have meant a lot to me and my family.Most read in Football”I also want to pay tribute to our incredible NHS and the hospital staff who have treated me. I’m immensely grateful for the specialist care I’m receiving and, after a period of recovery, I look forward to being back as soon as possible.”Who will step in for Eddie Howe?Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will step in for Eddie Howe while the Newcastle boss recovers.And Tindall gave a re-update on Howe with the club’s in-house media ahead of the Wednesday night game. The Toon assistant manager said: “He’s in the best possible hands and he’ll be back as soon as he feels he’s ready to come back. “Your health is the most important thing, that’s why it’s so important that when he comes back he is able to lead the team as we know he does, which I’m sure he will do.”What time does Newcastle vs Crystal Palace kick-off?Newcastle vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 7:30pm BSTSt James’ Park is the allocated venue for this huge match and it can host 52,000 fans.Fans can watch the entire action on Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Premier League.An own goal from Newcastle transfer target Marc Guéhi was cancelled out late by Daniel Muñoz when the sides last met in November 2024. More

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      Chelsea star Moises Caicedo, 23, ‘targeted by Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in shock transfer worth over £100million’

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      CHELSEA midfielder Moises Caicedo has emerged as a top target for Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.The 23-year-old is currently enjoying his second full season at Stamford Bridge having joined from Brighton in a huge £115million transfer almost two years ago.Moises Caicedo is wanted by Al-NassrCredit: PADespite a mixed start to his time in London, Caicedo has impressed for Chelsea this season.And his form has attracted interest from elsewhere.The Telegraph has reported that he is now the subject of transfer interest from Al-Nassr.Caicedo is understood to be considered a “dream target” for the Saudi Pro League side.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is likely the midfielder would cost upwards of £100m, with Chelsea very reluctant to sell.Currently, the Blues have no intention of letting Caicedo leave.Earlier this month, Enzo Maresca praised the “fantastic” midfielder during a press conference.He said: “In this moment I think he is one of the best or the best defensive midfielders in the world. He is doing fantastic.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”The best thing about Moi is that everyday he is working serious, he is very humble, very kind, he is polite, he is a fantastic guy.”Meanwhile, Al-Nassr pulled off a huge signing from the Premier League back in January.Chelsea’s £115m ace Moises Caicedo has £160k Audi seized by cops after driving without valid licence near training groundThe Saudi club landed 21-year-old striker Jhon Duran in a £64million transfer from Aston Villa.Duran joined the likes of Aymeric Laporte, Sadio Mane and Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh. More

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      Man Utd draft 18-year-old wonderkid into first-team training as Joshua Zirkzee ruled out for rest of season

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      MANCHESTER UNITED teenager Gabriele Biancheri joined Ruben Amorim’s first team training earlier today.The Red Devils boss, 40, was preparing his side for Thursday night’s crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon.Gabriele Biancheri joined Man Utd’s first team training at CarringtonCredit: GettyBiancheri challenges Diogo Dalot in first team trainingCredit: GettyThe Welsh teenager is yet to make his senior Man Utd debutCredit: GettyMan Utd will go into the match without Joshua Zirkzee, after the forward was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a hamstring issue.Rasmus Hojlund is the only senior centre-forward available to Amorim for tomorrow night’s crunch clash with Lyon.In Zirkzee’s absence, Biancheri joined in with first team training at Carrington.The 18-year-old signed for Man Utd from Cardiff in February 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBiancheri has been free scoring for the Red Devils’ academy sides this season, netting 20 goals in 30 appearances across the PL2, Under-18 Premier League, Uefa Youth League, FA Youth Cup and EFL Trophy.The Welshman is not part of Man Utd’s 25-man squad for the Europa League.But he is eligible to be added to the club’s B List and thus be available to play tomorrow night.To be added to the B List, a player must have been born on or later than January 1, 2003 – and have been at the club for two or more uninterrupted years.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKJoshua Zirkzee has been ruled out for the remainder of the seasonCredit: PAWhile Biancheri is eligible, fellow striker Chido Obi is not.The forward, who has made four first team appearances for United, only joined from Arsenal last September, meaning that he does not hit the B List criteria.Amorim is officially WORST Man Utd manager of post-Sir Alex Ferguson era as under-fire boss admits- I’m underperformingBiancheri has never been named in a first team matchday squad.In order to be available for tomorrow night’s game, Biancheri must be named on Man Utd’s B List by midnight.Speaking ahead of the Lyon second leg, Amorim gave an update on Zirkzee’s injury.The Portuguese said: “Joshua is out for the season. So he’s not going to play more this season. Let’s prepare him for the next one.”It’s tough, especially in this moment. I think he’s improving in all aspects of the game, so it’s hard for any player to stop, but this is football and he has to be ready now to recover.”Amorim also confirmed that Andre Onana would return between the sticks, having been given the weekend off following his blunders in last week’s 2-2 draw in France.Read More on The SunUnited’s No2 Altay Bayindir stepped in for Onana during Sunday’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle.But asked about Onana, Amorim said: “He will play tomorrow.”Man Utd ratings vs Newcastle as Zirkzee does well before injury but dropped Onana’s stand-in has a shockerMANCHESTER UNITED’S worst ever Premier League season was confirmed with a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle.The Red Devils are now guaranteed to finish on less than 56 points, which is their lowest ever Prem total.And they can only get that high if they win ALL of their last six games.If they’re not careful, they could even finish 17th – just one spot above the marooned bottom three.It was another dark day that reflects a poor campaign for United as Newcastle carved them open with ease in the second-half.Ruben Amorim dropped keeper Andre Onana after his horror show against Lyon midweek.But stand-in Altay Bayindir had a game to forget too.Sandro Tonali’s volley, a double by Harvey Barnes and a Bruno Guimaraes finish cancelled out Alejandro Garnacho’s goal.Here is how SunSport’s Gary Stonehouse rated the United performances… More

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      Jurgen Klopp ‘unhappy’ at Red Bull and former Liverpool manager would consider three jobs to return to management

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      JURGEN KLOPP is allegedly unhappy in his new job at Red Bull.The 57-year-old was appointed as the company’s new Global Head of Football just a few months after leaving Liverpool last year.Jurgen Klopp is allegedly unhappy in his new jobCredit: AFPBut he is already understood to be considering another move.Brazilian outlet UOL has claimed that Klopp is “unhappy” in his new role.And he is now allegedly open to managerial offers from both Real Madrid and the Brazil national team.Klopp would also be willing to leave Red Bull to become the manager of Germany.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis current deal with RB has a clause allowing him to leave should he receive an offer from the German national team.Reports in Spain tipped the former Liverpool boss to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid earlier this week.Xabi Alonso had initially been the main target, but his inconsistent season with Bayer Leverkusen has presented some doubts among the camp.The prospect of Klopp taking over has excited officials at the Santiago Bernabeu.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSClub president Florentino Perez will allegedly go “all out” for a charismatic coach.Ancelotti’s future at the Bernabeu has been the subject with speculation for some time, with the Italian also linked with becoming Brazil manager.Liverpool sent a private jet to sign me and Klopp called me a mix of Fabregas and Gundogan – but I turned him down Speculation has mounted in recent days with Real Madrid on the cusp of exiting the Champions League and currently trailing LaLiga leaders Barcelona.Speaking last week he said: “I’ve spoken to Florentino. The contract is clear – I’ve got one more year. What happens next, we’ll discuss at the end of the season. But I always feel the club’s support, especially in the tough moments.”Klopp has been out of management since leaving Liverpool at the end of last season.His departure put an end to his nine-year spell in Merseyside.During his time with Liverpool, Klopp managed almost 500 games and won the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and two Carabao Cups. More

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      ‘Finally know why he’s always sacked’, say fans as Wayne Rooney picks controversial Arsenal-Real Madrid combined XI

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      WAYNE ROONEY has enraged fans after naming just THREE Arsenal players in his combined XI with Real Madrid.The Gunners are in the Spanish capital to face the LaLiga giants in their Champions League quarter-final second leg tonight.Wayne Rooney has infuriated Gunners fans with his combined Arsenal and Madrid XICredit: X formerly Twitter / @primevideosportLIVE BLOG: Latest news from Real Madrid vs ArsenalThe Premier League side shell-shocked the reigning European champions with a stunning 3-0 first leg win a week ago.Two outrageous Declan Rice free-kicks were finished off by a slick curling finish from Mikel Merino, to leave Madrid needing to create club history in order to come back.Arsenal fans believe they have one foot in the semi-final, with a couple even wearing ‘Champions League WINNERS’ shirts against Brentford on Saturday.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSSupporters have every belief after watching Mikel Arteta’s defence nullify superstars Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr last Tuesday. So the Emirates faithful have laid into Rooney for leaving so many Arsenal players out of his current combined XI.Speaking to TNT, Rooney began with choosing world class goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois over David Raya. Seems plausible.But fans were left baffled when Wazza picked Lucas Vasquez – a makeshift right-back for Madrid – over Jurrien Timber.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesThe Manchester United legend can be forgiven for backing Antonio Rudiger over Jakub Kiwior and William Saliba over Raul Asencio.Rooney also picked Myles Lewis-Skelly over David Alaba at left-back.How Declan Rice can be ‘world class’ AGAIN vs Real Madrid | Tactics Exposed Deano’s DecisionBut there were plenty of question marks when Eduardo Camavinga – who was sent off at the Emirates – earned a spot over Thomas Partey.The final Arsenal player chosen was Rice over Federico Valverde.That means Jude Bellingham made the cut over Martin Odegaard.And after a few seconds of stewing, Bukayo Saka was completely LEFT OUT for Rodrygo on the right wing.There should be few complaints over Vinicius and Mbappe completing the line-up over Gabriel Martinelli and Merino.But, naturally, Arsenal fans were outraged with Rooney’s picks – with a few teasing the ex-England striker about his poor managerial career.One said: “Not putting in Saka over Rodrygo has got to be one of the worst takes I’ve seen.”A second quipped: “Finally, I have found out the reason why he is always sacked… poor first team selection.”Another said: “Camavinga over Partey… This man is not Ok. He needs to be checked. Rodrigo and Vasquez over Saka and Timber.”A third added: “Lucas Vasquez in front of Timber is just football malpractice!”Rooney was forced to defend himself on live TV after being caught jokingly whispering behind Gabby Logan’s back on Tuesday night.Meanwhile, supporters been rocked by the ever-so-close comebacks of Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund last night. After going 5-1 down on aggregate, Villa mounted an incredible revival to bring the score to 5-4 across to two legs. Read More on The SunAnd they could’ve won the game enough to go through, before missing untold chances at Villa Park.Meanwhile, Dortmund also gave Barcelona a scare after climbing close to a 5-3 aggregate scoreline on Tuesday night.Arsenal ratings vs Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick thunderbolts earn him an ELEVEN out of 10BEND it like Beckham? More like bend it like Declan…It was a set-piece clinic from the Arsenal midfielder as he scored the first free-kicks of his career against Real Madrid – and the first player in Champions League history to score multiple direct free-kicks in the same knockout stage game.Thibaut Courtois was on hand to save Real Madrid in a fast paced first half as he pulled off a fine double save to deny a Rice header and a follow-up effort from Gabriel Martinelli.The deadlock was finally broken in the 58th minute as England star Rice whipped in a sensational free-kick.Rice then sent the Emirates into the stratosphere with as he added a second with an even better free-kick from the left side of the goal which he rifled into the top right corner.Mikel Merino then swept a devastating third into the bottom corner from a low cross to put the cherry on a remarkable night.Rice’s epic showing was enough to earn him an unprecedented ELEVEN in our player ratings.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the rest of the Gunners… More