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    Cole Palmer eats jam sandwich and Brit music legend makes cameo in brilliant Chelsea kit video that was leaked

    CHELSEA’s kit launch video for the 2025/26 campaign had it all.The Blues have revealed their new home kit for next season with a brilliant video on social media.Cole Palmer featured in Chelsea’s new kit launchCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCHe ate his favourite jam sandwichCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe new kit is inspired by LondonCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCLauren and Reece James feature in the promo videoCredit: https://x.com/ChelseaFCThe club’s new kit keeps the traditional blue shirt and shorts with white socks.The shirt and shorts have neat detailing on the body with a white collar.But it was the video that took centre stage as it featured star player Cole Palmer eating his favourite jam sandwich.The midfielder was filmed entering a cafe and ordering the dish before tucking in while wearing the new shirt.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLChelsea 2025/26 Home Kit: Available Now!*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue.The promo also featured Madness singer and Chelsea fan Graham ‘Suggs’ McPherson.The British singer-songwriter stars as a taxi driver who gives a lift to the club’s women’s captain and Lionesses’ star Millie Bright.During his scene in the cab, he turns the radio over to play Madness’ iconic song Our House which serves as the music for the remainder of the video.Chelsea stars Reece and Lauren James also appear with the men’s captain having his haircut at a barbershop.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSLauren jokes that the trim is better than when their “dad did it”.Fans have loved the brilliant video as they flooded social media.Arsenal reveal new home kit for 2025/26 season with major change to badge and eye-watering price More

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    ‘Not by choice’ – Former Premier League star, 38, claims he’s being forced out by Wrexham in emotional statement

    STEVEN FLETCHER claims he’s being forced to leave Wrexham after their promotion to the Championship.It comes as Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney oversee a staff shake-up ahead of their return to the second tier.Steven Fletcher has announced he is to leave Wrexham this summerCredit: GettyThe former Stoke striker helped fire the Dragons to a third successive promotionCredit: GettyFormer Burnley striker Fletcher credited the Welsh side with helping him “fall in love” with football again.Fletcher has scored 15 goals in 71 games since joining Wrexham in the summer of 2023. The 38-year-old netted crucial goals this season – mostly off the bench – to help fire the club to the second tier. But he announced on Thursday he is being released – and it was “not by choice”.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLFletcher wrote in an emotional statement on Instagram: “It’s with a heavy heart, and not by choice, that I unfortunately have to announce my departure from what I can only describe as the most magical club I have ever played at!”In my 22 years of stepping onto a pitch, I have never experienced anything like this club.”I will be forever grateful for the opportunity to come here and fall back in love with the game!”Wrexham achieved a third-straight promotion as they finished second in League One behind runaway champions Birmingham. Most read in FootballIt continued a remarkable rise for the club since being bought by Hollywood superstars Reynolds and McElhenney in the National League four years ago.Fletcher continued: “To have had the experiences and the opportunities that this club has given me has been just incredible.Wrexham stars celebrate in iconic Las Vegas casino and hijack luggage cart after Hollywood owners splash £500k on party”And this group of lads are the best that I have ever shared a changing room with.”It’s not just a team or a changing room. This group of boys, fans and staff have been my family for the past two years.”You welcomed me with open arms and open hearts and made me feel like I had a purpose again.”SunSport has contacted Wrexham for comment.’The worst part’Co-owner McElhenney said on social media that exits such as Fletcher’s were “the worst part” of ownership. Wrexham’s success has been built on ruthless decision-making behind the scenes, with a high turnover of personnel expected this summer. McElhenney added: “They are not just players on the team. They are my friends and people I admire”.Wrexham director Humphrey Ker posted he was “slightly in awe” of Fletcher “on account of his extraordinary career at the very top of the game”.He continued: “Now, after two glorious years in his company, I’m even more in awe of him, on account of his abilities, his leadership and friendship. Read More on The Sun”[He’s a] man who’s given me moments of joy that’ll last a lifetime.”It was announced yesterday that fan-favourite Mark Howard is also leaving the club. More

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    Arsenal vs Newcastle prediction: Free betting tips, odds and Premier League preview for crunch top 4 clash

    HEADING into the weekend, Arsenal and Newcastle both have a second place finish in their own hands as they meet in a huge Super Sunday clash.Just two points separate the sides heading into the penultimate Premier League weekend and yet neither side has Champions League football secured heading into the weekend’s matches!SunSport have enlisted the help of their betting experts to preview the Emirates showdown and select the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.New sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesArsenal vs Newcastle previewIt seems almost incomprehensible that in a two-horse title race, Arsenal could end up finding themselves third after the weekend’s action!The decision to focus on the Champions League after crashing out the title race has almost backfired on the Gunners, who are now without a win in their last five games.Their last home win came against Real Madrid, with four games since that have seen two draws and two defeats.Mikel Arteta’s men are now just two points ahead of Newcastle in third ahead of the pair’s clash at the Emirates.Newcastle have won the last three meetings between the teams too – two in the Carabao Cup semi finals – and haven’t conceded a GOAL in any of the three victories.Results on Friday night could determine whether these sides are into the Champions League or not, or signify quite how important this game is in the race for a spot amongst Europe’s elite.First scorer and correct score predictionsCorrect score: 1-1 at 13/2 with Betfred – HEREFirst scorer: Anthony Gordon 13/1 with talkSPORT BET – HEREArsenal vs Newcastle latest oddsOdds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.How to claim..William 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 vs Newcastle predictionsNothing to split themLeague points, previous results, goals scored. There isn’t much to separate Arsenal and Newcastle at the minute.The Gunners’ final game of the season should see them looking to put on a show but they probably couldn’t have asked for a tougher assignment for that.Newcastle have had their number this season and the recent Arsenal run of results and wait for a win could continue.Match to end a draw and both teams to score at 7/2 with William Hill – CLAIM HEREYellow RiceArsenal’s disciplinary issues have been spoken about plenty this season but Jurrien Timber tops the yellow card stats with just seven.Next placed is Declan Rice, with just five yellows in the league but also with two in his last four games, having missed Anfield last week through injury.Will return here and comes up against arguably the strongest midfield in the league with Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali as direct opponents. Tough afternoon expected.Declan Rice to be carded at 17/4 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE*William Hill. 18+. Play Safe. 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Your first bet will be your qualifying bet. One per customer. UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. Gambleaware.org. Full T&Cs apply.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 – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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    Arsenal vs Newcastle: Get up to £40 free bets to spend on football with talkSPORT BET

    ARSENAL and Newcastle are in a battle to finish as Premier League runners-up when they meet at the Emirates this weekend.And brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim up to £40 in free bets when they register an account and stake at least £20 on Sunday’s showdown.Arsenal vs Newcastle: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereHow to claim talkSPORT BET offertalkSPORT BETVisit the talkSPORT website HERE*Create an account and Opt In to this promotion via the OFFERS tabMake a depositPlace your first bet up to £40, minimum £20, on any football market, at odds of Evens or greaterYou must do this within 7 days of registrationOnce that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first betFor example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free betsIf you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free betstalkSPORT BET: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim Here*Arsenal vs Newcastle: Get up to £40 in free bets – Claim here*What’s the offer?Brand new talkSPORT BET customers can claim a welcome bonus of up to £40 when they register an account.How to claim?Simply visit the talkSPORT BET website on your mobile device and create an account. Opt in to this promotion via the OFFERS tab and then make a deposit via debit card or Apple Pay.Stake £20 or more on any football market at odds of at least Evens. Remember, you must do this within 7 days of opening your account.What happens next?Once that’s settled – win or lose – your account will be credited with up to £40 free bets based on your first bet bet.For example, if you stake £20, you will receive 4 x £5 free bets. If you stake £40 you would receive the full 4 x £10 free bets:On settlement of your qualifying bet, your account will be credited with the following:£10 free bet – Bet Builder (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Correct Score (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)And the following free bets, which will be credited 24 hours after the first bonus funds:£10 free bet – To Win and Both Team to Score – 90 mins (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)£10 free bet – Acca 4+ selection (if your qualifying bet is £20, you will only receive a £5 free bet)*18+ New customers only. Opt in via mobile device, bet up to £40 (min. £20) on any football market at odds of 2.00+, in 7 days. Get up to £40 in free bets on selected markets. Bonuses expire in 7 days. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsiblyRemember 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 – gamcare.org.ukGambleAware – GambleAware.orgRead our guide on responsible gambling practices.For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites. More

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    ‘Knew the camera was on him’ – Fans divided by Nathan Jones as Charlton boss kneels down and PRAYS before final whistle

    FANS were left divided by Nathan Jones’ bizarre antics after the Charlton boss dropped to his knees and prayed BEFORE the final whistle against Wycombe.The 51-year-old gaffer was highly emotional as he led his side to the League One play-off final at Wembley later this month.Fans were divided by Nathan Jones’ antics towards the end of Charlton’s win over WycombeCredit: Sky SportsThe Welshman fell to his knees and prayed moments before the final whistleCredit: Sky SportsJones was highly emotional as the final whistle blewCredit: Sky SportsHe was mobbed by fans as they toasted their playoff winCredit: Sky SportsAn 81st minute strike from Matty Godden was enough to seal a 1-0 aggregate win for the Addicks on Thursday night.They will now play Leyton Orient for a spot in the Championship, with Charlton relegated from England’s second tier in 2021.But it was manager Jones who stole the show with his touchline dramatics at The Valley.The former Luton, Stoke and Southampton gaffer joined Charlton in February 2024.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the pressure appeared to get to Jones as last night’s match entered its last innings.With just seconds left on the clock, the Welshman dropped to his knees and began praying for the final whistle.Jones, a devout Christian, waved his arms to the sky before joining his hands together.And as the game ended, he once again collapsed to the ground before being mobbed by fans.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSBut supporters watching at home were left with mixed feelings.One declared: “He knew the cameras were on him.”Harry Maguire gets over Man Utd woes with trip to watch former club in Championship play-off clashAnother noted: “It’s a semi-final, not the Oscars.”One said: “How can anyone not love this passion?”Another added: “Done some job at Charlton.” More

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    Real Madrid star Raul Asencio breaks silence as he faces trial over ‘video of underage girl having sex with team-mates’

    RAUL ASENCIO has fiercely protested his innocence after being accused of distributing a sexual video involving an underage girl.The Real Madrid star is due to stand trial in the Canary Islands and could face five years in prison.Raul Asencio has broken his silence ahead of his trial in the Canary IslandsCredit: GettyThe Madrid centre-back is accused of distributing a sexual video involving an underage girlCredit: GettyAsencio is accused of sharing footage involving three former Madrid reserve players.It is claimed the players involved lied when they told the two girls – allegedly aged 16 and 18 – that the recorded sexual material had been deleted.Ferran Ruiz, 22, Juan Rodriguez, 23, and Andres Garcia, 22, were arrested in September 2023.Asencio’s appeal against his inclusion in the upcoming trial was rejected in February.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLPosting on X, Asencio wrote on Thursday: “I have not participated in any behaviour that violates the sexual freedom of any woman, much less minors.”In a lengthy statement, the Los Blancos star said the “presumption of innocence must continue to prevail.”He added: “Should charges ultimately be filed and a trial commence, I will continue to defend myself before the Courts and Tribunals, in which I have full confidence, reaffirming my innocence of any criminal conduct. “All of this is without prejudice to the utmost respect for the conduct of the judicial proceedings as a whole, including those of the other persons under investigation.Most read in Football”I want to reiterate, once again, my absolute respect for the rights to sexual freedom and privacy of all women.”Asensio claims the video was recorded “in a location other than where I was”.Carlo Ancelotti named Brazil coach as former Chelsea boss makes history after leaving Real MadridBut despite the judge making clear he is not being charged for making the footage, he remains indicted on charges of sharing it.He added: “[The ruling] does not accuse me of having had sexual relations with the two women involved, nor of having recorded them, with or without their consent. “Likewise, the court order clarifies that I was not the one who sent any intimate images or videos to third parties, which, I reiterate, were recorded in a location other than where I was.”The court order, as far as I am concerned, limits its content to the eventual momentary viewing of some images by a third party, without attributing to me any participation in their recording or dissemination.”The four Madrid players were arrested after a complaint was filed by the mother of a 16-year-old girl in the Canary Islands.The complainant stated that the sexual activity was consensual, but the alleged recording was not.Read More on The SunAsencio, 22, has risen through the ranks at Madrid to become a regular starter this season.The centre-back has made 34 appearances this season across all competitions. More

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    Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior turns director as he films twerk queen Wag doing raunchy dance routine in water

    JAKUB KIWIOR has tried his hand at directing after filming his partner doing a raunchy dance routine in water.The Arsenal star is dating Claudia Kowalczyk, who made her name as a twerking champion.Claudia Kowalczyk showed off her stunning dance movesCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375She performed the routine whilst drenched in waterCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375She was filmed by partner and Arsenal star Jakub KiwiorCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375He was very focused on his taskCredit: https://x.com/ArsenalN7/status/1922887165404643375Kiwior, 25, was spotted by fans filming his impressive dancing partner in a new video.The defender can be seen holding a camera and concentrating on capturing the moment.Claudia, 30, meanwhile takes centre stage as she performs a stunning dance in water while wearing a tight-fitted leotard.Fans were stunned on social media as they reacted to the moment.READ MORE ON ARSENALOne posted: “Is that Jakub Kiwior behind the camera?”A second wrote: “My guy is so serious.”A third commented: “Winning on and off the pitch.”A fourth said: “Guy can do anything, what a legend.”Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSAnother added: “They said teamwork makes the dream work, and this is the most glamorous example I’ve ever seen.”Claudia, who goes under the moniker ‘Claudia Redheaded’ has a fanbase of 80k followers on Instagram.Jakub Kiwior’s stunning twerk queen Wag shakes bum in the sea in Greece as he prepares to star for Poland at Euro 2024It is not the first time she her performed in waterCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babeClaudia is a twerking queenCredit: https://www.instagram.com/claudia.redheaded_babe/Her and Kiwior have been together before he joined ArsenalCredit: Instagram @claudia.redheaded_babeShe has a big fan base on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babeShe has often caught the attention of her followers as she previously stunned in a black leather cat mask.The beauty has also caught the eye in a hot tub while on holiday with Kiwior.And after wiggling her bum on the beach as she soaked up the sun in Dubai.The defender endured a slow start to life at Arsenal following his £21million switch from Italian outfit Spezia.He had been tipped with an exit from the Emirates Stadium with AC Milan interested.However, he has established himself as a key member of the squad following the injury to Gabriel Magalhães earlier this year.She has 80,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @claudia.redheaded_babeShe regularly posts twerking tutorials on social mediaCredit: Instagram @claudia.redheaded_babeThe couple appear very loved up with eacthotherCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe More

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    Liverpool ‘could sign £52m Chelsea flop in shock transfer but face competition from Newcastle’

    LIVERPOOL have reportedly entered the race to sign Chelsea flop Christopher Nkunku.But the Reds face competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle, as well as a European superpower.Liverpool are set to battle Newcastle for Chelsea flop Christopher NkunkuCredit: GettyNkunku, 27, has struggled to shine since a £52million move to Chelsea from RB Leipzig in 2023.The 14-time France international joined off the back of several knee injuries.And disaster struck in pre-season when he hurt the same area once again, forcing him to undergo surgery.Nkunku has now been sidelined since February with a hamstring injury.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe’s managed to score just 17 goals in 56 outings for the Blues.And as a result, Foot Mercato claims Nkunku will leave Chelsea at the end of the season.However, the versatile forward could end up remaining in the Premier League.It’s reckoned that Liverpool have emerged as shock contenders after storming to the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s debut season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe Reds could be set to part ways with Darwin Nunez.While the futures of Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa also remain unclear. Chelsea star Cole Palmer admits he threw up in the pool on holiday and got his hand stuck in a Pringles tubeNkunku’s ability to play anywhere across the front line, as well as in midfield, makes him an attractive signing for Slot.And if he could get anywhere near the 58 goals he struck across his final two seasons at Leipzig, it would turn out to be an extremely savvy signing.However, Liverpool aren’t the only English side who are said to be interested.Newcastle have also been informed about Nkunku’s situation and are looking to put together funds for a bid.But the ace could yet be swayed by a return to Germany with Bayern Munich.The Bundesliga champs tried and failed to sign Nkunku in January.Read More on The SunThomas Muller is leaving Bayern this summer, freeing up a position for a new forward who predominantly plays through the middle off a No9.And after his success at former club Leipzig, plus his struggles in England with Chelsea, Bayern could end up being Nkunku’s preferred choice. More