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      Arsenal player ratings: Martin Odegaard is welcome sight back for Gunners but Saka has quiet game before limping off

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      ARSENAL were left frustrated in a cagey 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.The hosts had the better of the first half, with David Raya tipping over a shot from Cole Palmer early on before Gabriel Martinelli squandered a glorious chance to score from close range.Arsenal were involved in a cagey game against Chelsea at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyGabriel Martinelli scored the opener after Martin Odegaard’s cross found him at the far postCredit: GettyBut after the break it was the Gunners who had the wind in their sails before the returning Martin Odegaard floated a cross to Martinelli who then squeezed a shot past Robert Sanchez.Arsenal had looked solid throughout the clash until Pedro Neto popped up unmarked just outside the penalty area before arrowing a shot into the bottom corner.Leandro Trossard came off the bench to sky a late shot over the bar before his touch misdirected a cross beyond Kai Havertz who would have had a tap in with the last kick of the game.Ultimately a draw seemed to be a fair result, though it leaves Arsenal nine adrift of the title. Here’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Gunners.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDavid Raya – 7Tipped a shot over the bar early on from Cole Palmer and claimed crosses well.Could do nothing about Neto’s crisp strike.Ben White – 5Poor when trying to stop a Neto cross that Malo Gusto should have then scored. Booked for a foul on the winger later on.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWilliam Saliba – 6Steady alongside Gabriel but was more in the covering role so had less to do. Struggled with his line-breaking passes today on the whole. Failed to engage Neto as he raced towards the area before narrowing a shot into the corner.Mikel Arteta fumes over penalty decisions as Arsenal lose to Inter Milan Gabriel Magalhaes – 6Made some vital blocks when the midfield was bypassed and was generally the busier of himself and Saliba.Jurrien Timber – 6Busy day for the defender in trying to keep Madueke quiet, a task he largely succeeded in. But he wasn’t able to heavily influence the game going forward since the ball never really got to him.Most entertaining part of the game before the goal probably came with the 57th-minute throw-in that slipped out of his hands and over his head.Thomas Partey – 6Struggled to contain Cole Palmer early on but grew into the game and got on the ball plenty, although he was somewhat wayward with his long-range passing.After a bad touch he managed to poke the ball back to Odegaard before he provided the assist.Declan Rice – 6Made some vital defensive contributions to block some Chelsea chances and displayed quick thinking at a free-kick to put Havertz through to score, but was marginally offside.Subbed off after 71 minutes.Martin Odegaard – 7Back in the starting XI for the first time since August. Has been a big miss for Arteta’s side but may take some time to get back to his best and was on the ball nowhere near enough at the Bridge.Won the ball back before providing the assist for Martinelli’s opener. Bukayo Saka – 5Showed superb defensive work rate to keep Marc Cucurella in check, though this inversely meant he was unable to contribute as much in attack.Subbed off after pulling up injured in the 79th minute.Gabriel Martinelli – 8Should have done better when given the chance to score past Sanchez in the penalty area after Saka won the ball back high.Kept at it and scored against the run of play in the second half with a nice finish to Sanchez’s near post. Hooked after 71 minutes.Kai Havertz – 6Appeared to have poked home the opening goal with a sharp bit of movement but was fractionally offside. Booked for not going off the pitch when bleeding on his head.SubsTrossard (on for Martinelli 71 mins) – 4A miscued shot and needless touch at the end denied Arsenal a winner. READ MORE SUN STORIESMerino (on for Rice 71 mins) – 5Made no impact on the game.Gabriel Jesus (on for Saka 81 mins) – N/ANot even time to make impact. More

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      Chelsea 1 Arsenal 1: Neto’s strike cancels out Martinelli opener as Gunners drop more points in title race

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      NO London club has won the Premier League in the last seven seasons and we can safely say that run will be extended to eight.The capital’s two best teams contested a derby with plenty of ferocity but precious little class and both are now nine points adrift of runaway leaders Liverpool.Chelsea and Arsenal shared the points in a drab London derbyCredit: GettyBoth sides hit the target in a 1-1 draw at Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyA physical match saw both sides put in big challengesCredit: GettyTempers threatened to spill over at times in a heated clashCredit: GettyWhile Enzo Maresca has been applauded to the high heavens for making some sense of the Chelsea madhouse, he is yet to score a win against any of the ‘Big Six’ clubs.And Mikel Arteta – who was finally able to field a full-strength side here – has seen his Arsenal team slide out of the title hunt by failing to win any of their last four Premier League matches.Pedro Neto drilled home an equaliser to cancel out Gabriel Martinelli’s second-half opener after Kai Havertz, the man who won Chelsea the European Cup in 2021, had a first-half effort ruled out for a fag-paper offside.  Arteta’s frustrations were compounded by Bukayo Saka limping off late on – suggesting the England winger might miss England’s games against Greece and Ireland.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAlthough given that the England manager Thomas Tuchel isn’t even turning up for those, few will be too concerned about that.Chelsea have won only once in five league matches although the Blues can point to a marked improvement from the last time they played Arsenal, when they were gubbed 5-0 under Mauricio Pochettino. Gunners skipper Martin Odegaard had returned to the starting line-up after a two-month lay-off with an ankle injury while Declan Rice played despite a broken toe.And while this might not be the most spiteful London derby – both clubs hate Tottenham far more than each other – you wouldn’t really have guessed as much.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe noise of the crowd crackled around the Bridge, interspersed only by the occasional sound of studs on bone.Moises Caicedo welcomed Odegaard back to the Premier League with a bruising late challenge, then Levi Colwill was booked for a reducer on Saka.Chelsea cult hero looks like he hasn’t aged a day as he’s spotted in new role at AC Milan There had been a clear, and understandable, Chelsea policy of suffocation towards Saka – who spent much of the afternoon being pursued by Marc Cucurella, with the eagerness of a King Charles spaniel after a stick.Meanwhile, there was a little football too – Cole Palmer, who passed a late fitness test, forced David Raya to push over a powerful 20-yarder and Neto was threatening carnage down the left.First, the speedy Portuguese had a cross nodded wide by Noni Madueke, then after he had taunted Ben White with his bobs and feints, he centred again for Malo Gusto to head over from close range.Arsenal, with more of the ball but fewer of the chances, did go close through Gabriel Martinelli – whose shot was beaten away by Robert Sanchez – before they thought they had taken the lead.Gabriel Martinelli opened the scoring when he fired past Robert SanchezCredit: GettyThe ace was one of the brighter players on the pitchCredit: GettyIt was the two men decried as ‘Chelsea rejects’ by the Bridge faithful – Declan Rice and Kai Havertz – who combined to find the net.Rice, ditched by the Blues at the age of 14, played a cute quick free-kick which Chelsea off-guard and off-balance, allowing Havertz to slot past Sanchez.Rice and Havertz bumped chests but their glee was cut short by the dreaded Stockley Park Killjoy Squad who deemed the German forward’s shoulder had leaned a few millimetres ahead of the foot of the last defender.After half an hour of enjoyable old-school cut and thrust, here was a moment of forensic nonsense to slow the pulse. Pedro Neto had other ideas as he banged in Chelsea’s equaliserCredit: ReutersThe winger’s impact sent Stamford Bridge wildCredit: GettyAfter the break, Wesley Fofana spooned over a Madueke cross but on the hour, Arsenal were in front.As with the disallowed goal, Chelsea simply switched off and forgot to defend one flank as Odegaard’s crossfield pass found two men in wide open space, one of whom, Martinelli, tucked home.The Arsenal fans who had been slaughtering ref Michael Oliver for the petty booking of Havertz, forgot about all that and rejoiced awhile.Jurrien Timber threatened to double the lead by beating three Chelsea defenders only to ping his shot narrowly wide.Kai Havertz missed a sitter at the deathCredit: GettyMikel Arteta pounded the ground in frustrationCredit: GettyBut when Maresca introduced his £106million sub Enzo Fernandez, the Argentinian soon teed up the equaliser.Fernandez located Neto, who had drifted inside and into space, where he drilled one past Raya into the bottom corner.  Nicolas Jackson soon had the ball in the net but was miles offside and then he duffed a header after Raya had duffed a punched clearance – a sequence which pretty much summed up the afternoon.READ MORE SUN STORIESYet Havertz could have won it at the death when he threw himself at a ball travelling across Chelsea’s box.But the former Blue could not get near it, leaving boss Arteta pounding the turf in fury. 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      ‘I was put in a coma after horror injury, when I woke up I didn’t remember I was a footballer’

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      AN international star “didn’t remember” he was a footballer – after waking from a coma following a sickening injury.He also revealed he’s had to read and write again – yet has set a courageous timetable for a return to high-level action.Alberth Elis has had plenty of offers for his returnCredit: RexElis suffered a frightening injury for Bordeaux nine months agoAlberth Elis, 28, needed eight minutes of treatment on the pitch following an accidental clash of heads playing for Bordeaux against Guingcamp in the French second-tier back in February.The 60-cap Honduras striker was then taken to hospital for emergency surgery before being placed in an induced coma.He was unconscious for four days – and in the 10 days after that could recall little.He told The Athletic: “I didn’t remember I was a footballer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I din’t remember that I was in France, I didn’t remember I was Honduran.”Thankfully, after moving to a recovery clinic in Bordeaux, a teacher helped him progress “mentally”.Elis spent all day in classes, with his parents beside him every step of the way.And he explained how a supportive message from the opponent involved in the horrific collision nine months ago further encouraged him.Most read in FootballElis believes Guingcamp centre-back Donatien Gomis “gave me a lot of strength to get back on my feet and play football again”.Now the former Boavista frontman hopes to be back on the field competitively within two months.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersAt first he hoped to stay with Bordeaux – but their financial problems meant DOUBLE relegation last summer and forced them to turn amateur. Instead Elis is training in a headguard with Honduran third-tier club Panteras.Home-country giants Club Deportivo Olimpia, as well as the national team, have also invited him to train.With doctors telling him he is “fine” after tests, Elis added: “I want to come back and show I’m 100 per cent… ideally in January.”This blow changed my life, it changed the way I see life and the way I follow God. And as a footballer my dream is to play football again.” More

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      Sky Sports forced to get a stool for Sheff Utd star in live TV interview and he still can’t reach 6ft 7in team-mate

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      SKY SPORTS were forced to use a STOOL to interview Sheffield United star Gustavo Hamer alongside giant teammate Harry Souttar.The two aces played starring roles as the Blades beat rivals Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 on Sunday.Gustavo Hamer was spotted on a stool alongside Harry Souttar – who stands a foot tallerSheffield Utd won their derby against Wednesday 1-0 thanks to Tyrese Campbell’s goalCredit: AlamyTyrese Campbell scored the only goal of the game at Bramall Lane.And United’s latest win saw them go joint-top of the Championship with Sunderland.After midfielder Hamer and defender Souttar were both interviewed live on air by Sky Sports.But there was literally a huge problem for the cameraman.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat’s because Hamer is just 5ft 7in tall.While team-mate Souttar stands an entire foot higher at 6ft 7in.The height discrepancy meant one player was always going to be out of shot.And to solve the problem, Sky Sports had Hamer stand on a white stool to considerably boost his height.Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSEven then, the ace was still not as tall as Leicester loanee Souttar.And fans found the whole situation hilarious as they reacted online.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozersOne said: “Is this a perspective thing?”Another declared: “Who brought that stool to the ground?”One noted: “No way this is real.”Another added: “They lying about heights now.” More

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      Kai Havertz left covered in blood as horror head wound opens back up with Arsenal star forced off pitch against Chelsea

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      KAI HAVERTZ was left covered in blood after his horror wound sustained in Arsenal’s last match opened up.The incident occurred during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw with the German’s former club Chelsea today.Kai Havertz was left covered in blood againHis cut sustained against Inter Milan opened upCredit: RexHavertz was booked for not leaving the field when ordered toCredit: AFPHe was patched up and finished the game in a bandageCredit: AlamyIn Arsenal’s 1-0 Champions League defeat to Inter Milan on Wednesday, Havertz was involved in a horrid head collision with Yann Bisseck.The 25-year-old came off worse and was left with blood pouring down the side of his face.He had to be subbed off due to the injury suffered in the final seconds of the match.Havertz was patched up ahead of the today’s London derby but after going for another header, his cut suddenly opened up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith 55 minutes on the clock, he went down clutching his head in pain.Blood then began to flow from the cut again and the attacker was forced off the field temporarily.A frustrated Havertz did not want to leave the pitch despite being ordered to by referee Michael Oliver.Chelsea star Marc Cucurella seemingly alerted the official to the blood.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd then to add insult to injury, he was yellow carded for refusing to trudge off the field. Havertz again received treatment and eventually returned to the field wearing a bandage around his head.Thierry Henry aims huge dig at Arsenal in awkward CBS Sports moment as fans ask ‘why are you s***ting on your own club?Things did not go well for the Arsenal star on his Stamford Bridge return, seeing a goal he scored in the first-half chalked off by VAR for offside.Gabriel Martinelli did finally open the scoring for the Gunners before Pedro Neto earned a point with an equaliser.Havertz sustained the injury versus Inter MilanCredit: TNT Sports The German came off the pitch looking groggyCredit: Getty More

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      Chelsea vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Blues and Gunners share a point as Neto equalises after Martinelli opener – updates

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      PEDRO NETO scored his first Chelsea goal as the Blues drew with Arsenal in a feisty London derby.The Portuguese drilled in an effort from outside the box after Gabriel Martinelli had slammed the Gunners into the lead from close range.Earlier, Chelsea defender Malo Gusto had missed a sitter from just a yard out while ex-Blue Kai Havertz had a goal correctly ruled out for offside.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Potter on ArsenalThe former Brighton and Chelsea boss also gave his thoughts on the Edu Gaspar situation.It’s that alignment with recruitment because if you continually make good decisions in recruitment you’ve got a chance with your environment and a chance with your team.If you make the wrong decisions you’ve got the opposite and there’s problems.It always works in tandem. You need good recruitment, you also need good coaching. Mikel has done that really well, he’s created an environment at Arsenal where there is a standard and a clear way they want to play.That makes it easier for the recruitment team to make decisions.Ultimately, whoever comes in has to be aligned with Mikel and has to be on the same wavelength, take the pressure of Mikel and take the workload off him but still be aligned and make the right decisions.Graham PotterCopy linkCopied’Chelsea expect to win’Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter was in the Sky Sports studio and had his say on the current Blues side under new boss Enzo Maresca.Chelsea have identified that they want to sign young players. They want to build a team that has a lot of growth in it. Apart from the first window after the new owners came in they’ve switched to a more younger player profile.They’ve got a coach with a clear style of play so every window now they can be making decisions about what qualities they need on the pitch but also what they need off the pitch. That’s the qualities you need when building a team. It is about the talent but also what you bring as a person and if you can handle the situation here at Chelsea.In the end you have to win, Chelsea expect to win. They have to grow into that or they have to look for solutions to bring people from outside who can help them win.Graham PotterCopy linkCopiedOdegaard impressesMartin Odegaard showed Arsenal exactly what he was missing on his return to the side and registered his eighth open play assist of the calendar year – only Cole Palmer (11) and Mo Salah (9) have more.Unbelievable… back doing what I love. It has been a long time, the longest I have been out of football in my whole life.It felt good to be back out there although disappointed we didn’t get the win.We’ve done a lot of work with the fitness coaches and physios pushing me every day. I wanted to come back as soon as possible.I felt okay today. I didn’t expect it [to play 90 minutes]. I’ve only done three training sessions with the team or something.It is a long season, long way to go. We had a tough period in December last season and came back. We know the quality and mentality we have and we just have to keep going.Martin OdegaardCopy linkCopiedCole Palmer strugglesIt was not the best day for Cole Palmer who was crowded out in the No 10 position and struggled to get anything going at Stamford Bridge.He created just one chance, completed only one dribble out of four and none of his four crosses found the mark.Palmer had just one key pass and completed only 77 per cent of his passes, while only one of his four shots were on target – with two poor free-kicks going straight into the wall.His heat map isn’t the best, either.Copy linkCopiedMore from MarescaThe Italian made it also made it clear that Chelsea have a ways to go to compete with the likes of Arsenal and Man City (despite new Liverpool boss Arne Slot being top of the Prem). It is the way we want to do the things. We try and play face to face against every team. We are Chelsea, so it is important to send this message.There are managers that have been clubs for five and nine years so we are behind them.Enzo MarescaCopy linkCopied’The performance is important for us’Enzo Maresca appeared to be pleased with a point against Arsenal, stating: I enjoyed it, absolutely. The performance was good. We know them quite well and we competed pretty well.The performance is very important for us in this moment and it was good. We can rest now and go again.The performance from Pedro [Neto] was very good, all of them, complete.We played in the way we wanted to, brave, and try and play from the back always.Enzo MarescaCopy linkCopiedTrouble for Cole?Cole Palmer was spotted limping out of Stamford Bridge after the game.The England star had been a doubt in the build up to the game but was eventually cleared to play and completed the 90 minutes.It would now appear he is a doubt for Lee Carsley’s squad next week.Copy linkCopiedArteta on OdegaardThe Arsenal boss was full of praise for his star man, who was excellent as he completed 90 minutes and provided an assist.Our player has been out for six weeks and barely trained with the team.To be able to play at this level in the Premier League tells you how much he looks after himself and the leadership and character he has.Everything flows better with players like this. Today we clicked much better. You could see everything was flowing but again it is about winning.”What we have found is that every day we have had to change something big, you know, the engine, the wheels, steering wheel because we’ve had problem after problem.Normally the team goes down but this team has unbelievable energy and spirit to play.”Arteta on OdegaardCopy linkCopiedMore from ArtetaOn the Neto goal: “It is a second phase set piece and we were disorganised. “We don’t reorganise quick enough and you can’t allow the pass that way. “You need the quality of Neto to do it but our standards were not good enough.”Copy linkCopiedProud Arteta disappointed by outcomeArsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed the pride felt by his players’ performance, but also couldn’t hide his disappointment that they failed to register the win they deserved.The Spanish coach highlighted the manner in which they defended the Chelsea equaliser as one of the only moments in which they didn’t measure up to the club’s high standards.The disappointment of not getting three points is bigger, and it will be even bigger tomorrow after watching it back because once again the team has turned up. I think we dominated them, and I thought we were the better team in many phases. After going ahead, I am very disappointed with the way we conceded the goal – it’s so poor! After that though, the reaction from the team was unbelievable. I am very proud of them, but at the end we are here to get the three points and we didn’t manage to do it.Mikel ArtetaSky SportsCopy linkCopiedCaptain back to assist ArsenalArsenal captain Martin Odegaard made his first Premier League appearance in more than two months – and immediately reminded supporters what they had been missing.The Norwegian picked out Gabriel Martinelli to open the scoring, registering his eighth assist from open play in 2024.Only Cole Palmer (11) and Mohamed Salah (9) have provided more open play assists this calendar year.Copy linkCopiedGunners still searching for winIt would have been an unbelievable prospect at the start of the season, but Arsenal are now four Premier League games without a win (D2 L2).It is the first time since April 2023 that the Gunners have gone as many matches without a victory.Prior to this current run, Mikel Arteta’s men had picked up maximum points in 21 of 25 matches (D3 L1).L2-0 v Bournemouth (A), Oct 19D2-2 v Liverpool (H), Oct 27L1-0 v Newcastle (A), Nov 2D2-2 v Chelsea (A), Nov 10Copy linkCopiedScorer Neto happy to helpPedro Neto smashed in his first Premier League goal for Chelsea in a London derby – but afterwards revealed he’s just one more player trying to help the Blues progress.That said, the former Wolves star couldn’t hide his delight after hitting a stunning second half equaliser.I’m really happy to help the team. This is a group that works really hard every day so I am just one more to help the team and I’m really happy.Pedro NetoSky SportsCopy linkCopiedMatch stats from Stamford BridgeFor the fourth time this season, Arsenal have faced 15+ shots in a Premier League game.It’s already twice as many times as they did so across the whole of the 2023-24 campaign.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Chelsea 1-1 ArsenalA breathless – if rarely brilliant – London derby comes to an end at Stamford Bridge, and ends in a stalemate.Both sides miss the opportunity to move within two points off second-placed Manchester City, but do rise to third and fourth respectively.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal90+6. With the last touch of the game, Trossard’s toepoke takes Saliba’s inviting cross away from Havertz and out for a goalkick!Without the substitute’s intervention, the German would surely have tapped home the game’s winning goal!Havertz can’t believe it! Mikel Arteta can’t believe it! The Arsenal fans behind the goal can’t believe it!The Gunners will have to settle for a point in this London derby.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal90+2. Arsenal work a corner short, and look to have found a route to Saliba at the far post – until he too is called as being offside.I’ve seen more flags in this second half than in my five-year-old son’s little book of countries.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal90. The board goes up for five minutes of stoppage time.Both sets of fans still believe they can win it – but what do the players think?Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal89. Arsenal are the side pressing in the final stages, but that is allowing Chelsea those rare moments to counter at pace.Meanwhile, Christopher Nkunku is on for Nicolas Jackson.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal87. Trossard smashes over from six yards out!The Belgian looked certain to score a rebound from close range after Sanchez had pushed out Merino’s initial shot, but somehow got underneath the ball and thumped into the top tier.Mind you, it would not have counted, and the offside flag on this occasion may save him some embarrassment.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal84. After a Jackson effort is routinely stopped by Raya, Arsenal look to progress forward.A free-kick is won, and is eventually curled dangerously into the Chelsea area, where the linesman’s flag comes to the home side’s rescue.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal82. Bukayo Saka limps out of the action, and is replaced by Gabriel Jesus.Meanwhile, Chelsea have introduced Reece James, on in place of Malo Gusto at right-back.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal80. Ten to go at Stamford Bridge.Have both sides settled for a hard-earned point, or is there the opportunity still for one to grab the win that will lift them up to third in the table?Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal78. Cucurella wipes out Saka on the far touchline, and that will earn the Chelsea left-back a yellow card.More worrying, however, is the realisation that Arsenal’s England international has stayed down.He eventually rises to his feet with the Arsenal medical team in attendance, but is moving very gingerly, and it appears that he will play no further part.Copy linkCopiedChelsea 1-1 Arsenal76. Clean through, Nicolas Jackson cooly slots beyond David Raya.But don’t get too excited, the striker was clearly three yards offside when played in on goal. Copy linkCopied More

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      Gary Neville mocks himself with hilarious theory why Malo Gusto missed sitter for Chelsea against Arsenal

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      GARY NEVILLE trolled himself with a hilarious quip as he tried to explain Chelsea ace Malo Gusto’s unbelievable miss against Arsenal.Gusto, 21, started at right-back for the Blues in the crunch Premier League clash against their London rivals at Stamford Bridge.Chelsea ace Malo Gusto missed a sitter against ArsenalCredit: APChelsea ace Gusto missed a header in front of Arsenal’s open goalCredit: GettyChelsea ace Gusto met a brilliant cross from Pedro NetoCredit: ReutersManchester United legend Gary Neville was baffled by Gusto’s missCredit: GettyAnd the France international came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock after just 24 minutes.Chelsea ace Pedro Neto delivered a pinpoint cross from the left flank towards the far post.Gusto met the cross and got the header in front of open goal as Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya took too long to cover his left corner.However, the defender missed an unbelievable sitter as he sent the ball way over the bar with a poor header.Read More on FootballNeville, 49, was baffled by the Frenchman’s miss and couldn’t understand how he didn’t hit the target.But the legendary Manchester United right-back quickly figured it out and shared his theory on live TV.Neville told Sky Sports: “I don’t know how he’s missed that… “Actually I do, he’s a right-back, that’s what we do.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSChelsea and Arsenal shared an eventful first half in West London.The Gunners thought they broke the deadlock after 32 minutes with Kai Havertz.Gary Neville reveals he bought and sold a Bentley after three weeks as he ‘felt like a w*****’However, VAR deemed that ex-Chelsea star Havertz was offside before beating goalkeeper Robert Sanchez with a fine finish.Gusto may look back at his miss as Arsenal broke the deadlock in the hour mark with Gabriel Martinelli.However, Pedro Neto equalised to share the spoils.Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here.Gusto plays at right-back for Chelsea, like Neville used to at Man UtdCredit: GettyNeville jokingly claimed Gusto missed because he’s a right-back and ‘that’s what we do’Credit: PA More

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      West Ham to discuss Julen Lopetegui’s future in meeting in days after dismal start to the season

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      JULEN Lopetegui’s future hangs in the balance as a board meeting has been called in the coming days, according to reports.The West Ham boss has seen his side get off to a poor start in the Premier League this term.West Ham United’s Julen Lopetegui is under pressure at the London StadiumAfter Saturday’s bore draw against Everton the home fans booed their sideAlthough the club are not in the relegation zone, their dismal form has led to Hammers fans feeling disgruntled.They were once again poor on Saturday, drawing 0-0 at the London Stadium against fellow strugglers Everton.West Ham have won just three times in the Premier League in 11 outings, and were dumped out of the Carabao Cup.And according to The Sunday Times, West Ham United majority shareholder David Sullivan and the technical director Tim Steidten will meet next week to discuss their head coach’s future.read more football newsThe report claims there are concerns about the lack of improvement in performances after the Spaniard took over the reins from David Moyes in the summer, including the integration of new signings.Worse still, West Ham’s bosses are also aware of the fans’ discontent – with the home faithful booing their side off at the final whistle this weekend.Lopetegui was backed in the summer with a £100million war chest.Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Guido Rodríguez, Niclas Füllkrug, Crysencio Summerville, Carlos Soler, Max Kilman and Luis Guilherme all arrived for substantial fees.Most read in FootballHowever, something hasn’t clicked yet – with the Hammers languishing in 14th spot in the league.Who is Julen Lopetegui?Last week, Frank Lampard was tipped to take over from the former Wolves boss.Speaking on talkSPORT breakfast, host Jeff Stelling said: “I’m going to mention someone who might divide opinions.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“Is it time, if Lopetegui goes, for West Ham to bring Frank Lampard home? Just a thought.“He is available. He’s been mentioned in connection with the Roma job, but West Ham would be ideal for him.“I know there’s a man in situ at the moment, but it is just a speculative suggestion at the moment.” More