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    Supercomputer leaves Arsenal fans reeling with shocking prediction for Premier League title-deciding showdown v Man City

    ARSENAL fans have been left reeling after a supercomputer predicted their Premier League crunch match against Manchester City.The Gunners face the Citizens at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow night in what could be a title-deciding fixture.
    A supercomputer has predicted Arsenal’s result at Man CityCredit: Reuters
    Arsenal are five points ahead of Man City but have played two more games than their hosts.
    If they lost, the Citizens would have the advantage heading into the final Premier League fixtures.
    And Opta’s supercomputer has predicted that to be the case.
    The system has suggested that Pep Guardiola’s side have a 62.6 per cent chance of winning the clash.
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    While Mikel Arteta’s title chasers have only been given a 15.1 per cent chance of claiming the vital three points.
    But the supercomputer has estimated that is Man City win the tie, than their chances of retaining the Premier League title will be significantly boosted.
    The Citizens will see their chances of lifting the trophy at the end of the season increase to 91 per cent.
    If Arsenal win though, it is still suggesting that the race will be a tight one, with them only having a 51 per cent chance of going on to win the league.
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    Should the game end in a draw, the supercomputer expects that Man City will eventually overtake the Gunners and claim the title, with their chances rated at 72 per cent.
    And Arsenal fans have reacted on social media and have been left shocked after seeing the chances of winning slashed.

    One fan tweeted: “It’s mad how quickly the title race landscape has changed in just the past three games.”
    A second commented: “Three consecutive draws really hammered us. Need a win on Wednesday, otherwise, it is curtains.”
    While an optimistic fan looking past the prediction wrote: “None of these figures wears a jersey.” More

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    Meet Man City and Arsenal’s Wags, from a British Airways flight attendant to a reality TV star, as the teams face off

    ALL eyes will be on the Premier League’s biggest game of the season on Wednesday at the Etihad.Man City play Arsenal in a crucial match that could have huge significance in where the title ends up.
    Ines Tomaz will be cheering on Man City
    Tomaz with her partner Bernardo SilvaCredit: Instagram
    The hosts know a victory would put them in pole position for their third consecutive championship in a row.
    While a Gunners win would reignite their challenge, after stumbling of late.
    Glued to the action, like the rest of us, will be the team’s amazing Wags.
    From a flight attendant to a reality TV star, here’s the beauties who will be watching the drama unfold – starting with the hosts…
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    Ines Tomaz/Bernardo Silva
    Model Ines Tomaz, 24, and Silva met in 2020 and announced their engagement just two years later.
    She has amassed over 100,000 followers on Instagram.
    She often posts pictures of her in swimwear on the platform and likes to promote brands that are friendly to the environment.
    Ines is currently signed to NXT management, a modelling agency based in Portugal.
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    Sasha Attwood/Jack Grealish
    Sasha Attwood is a model and influencerCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
    Attwood is the longterm girlfriend of Jack GrealishCredit: https://www.instagram.com/sasha__rebecca/?hl=en
    Sasha’s stock rose when partner Grealish signed for Man City for £100million.
    The 26-year-old is a model and influencer, who has starred in huge ad campaigns.
    Most recently, she scored a massive deal with online fashion retailer boohoo.
    And she appeared to drop a massive hint to Jack about their future – modelling a range of maternity wear.
    Taylor Ward/Riyad Mahrez
    Taylor Ward starred in Real Housewives of Cheshire
    Riyad Mahrez and Ward got secretly married last year and had a baby together

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    Reality TV beauty Taylor, 25, ‘secretly married’ Mahrez last year, according to reports.
    She appeared in Real Housewives of Cheshire alongside her mum Dawn and former footballer dad Ashley Ward.
    Taylor, 24, was once linked to City legend Sergio Aguero, before she began dating Mahrez – who popped the question with a £400,000 ring in 2021 on a romantic holiday in Mykonos.
    Last year they welcomed a daughter together called Mila.
    Isabel Haugseng Johansen/Erling Haaland
    Isabel Haugseng Johansen is the reported girlfriend of Erling Haaland
    Haaland met Isabel when he played for ByrneCredit: Alamy
    The pair, who keep their relationship hush-hush, were recently spotted in London’s West End together.
    The 19-year-old brunette is a footballer herself, having played for Byrne in Norway where she met hotshot Haaland.
    The pair grew up together at the club’s academy and it’s believed they began dating during his time at Dortmund.
    Sara Arfaoui/Ilkay Gundogan
    Sara Arfaoui sparked fury when she slammed the Manchester restaurant sceneCredit: Instagram
    Ilkay Gundogan and Sara married in 2022
    Italian model Sara, 28, met Man City star Ilkay Gundogan in 2021.
    They were engaged later that year, before marrying last year in a private ceremony.
    Sara was born in France but moved to Italy when she was young, where she worked as a TV presenter.
    She once sparked fury when she called the Manchester restaurant scene “horrible”.
    Georgina Irwin/Aaron Ramsdale
    Georgina Irwin is a flight attendant and has worked for British Airways
    Aaron Ramsdale and Irwin got engaged last year
    Georgina, 27, met goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in 2019, and they have since become engaged.
    The blonde stunner is a flight attendant who has worked with British Airways.
    She has since become a huge favourite on social media and boasts over 18,000 followers.
    Georgina loves travelling – often sharing glam photos lapping up the sun at go-to destinations like Miami Beach or Tulum in Mexico.
    Vlada Zinchenko/Oleksandr Zinchenko
    Vlada Zinchenko is now an avid Arsenal fan after her husband moved to the Gunners from Man CityCredit: Instagram
    Vlada is a TV reporter for the Ukraine’s Premier League coverageCredit: Instagram
    Beautiful Vlada, 27,  is a TV presenter and journalist in Ukraine for their Premier League coverage.
    Back in 2020, she caused a stir when she criticised Pep Guardiola’s tactics following a shock Champions League elimination to Lyon.
    But since her husband swapped City for Arsenal, she’s become an avid Mikel Arteta fan.
    Don’t expect her to get booed by the home support.
    Gabrielle Figueredo/Gabriel
    Brazilian beauty Gabrielle Figueredo shows off her amazing bikini body
    Figueredo is married to Arsenal ace GabrielCredit: Instagram
    Gabrielle, 25, was born in Rio de Janeiro, and comes from a religious family.
    But that hasn’t stopped her from pursuing a career in modelling – often showing off her curves in an array of bikinis on social media.
    Gabrielle has her own fashion brand and is a make-up and beauty expert.
    She is popular on Instagram – having amassed over 100,000 followers.
    Milly Adams/Ben White
    Milly Adams is a model from Hertfordshire
    Adams is engaged to Arsenal defender Ben White
    Last summer, romantic White got down on one to propose to goddess Milly, 25.
    A model from Hertfordshire, she graduated from Nottingham Trent University.
    Their whirlwind romance began last year, when they showed their love for one another with matching ‘I Love You’ wrist tattoos.
    Her Instagram is full of adventure and romantic getaways with the defender.
    Tolamo Benson/Bukayo Saka
    Tolami Benson is Bukayo Saka’s rpeorted girlfriendCredit: Instagram
    Benson joined Saka at the World Cup in Qatar to cheer him onCredit: PA
    Saka is believed to be in a relationship with Tolami Benson, who at 22 is one year old than her footballer beau.
    The pair are thought to have started dating in late 2020 but have kept their relationship secret until recently.

    They do not share pictures of them together, and don’t even follow each other on social media.
    However, she was spotted alongside Three Lions Wags in Qatar for last year’s World Cup. More

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    Man Utd joined by City in transfer battle for Napoli ‘Monster’ Kim Min-jae – and defender has bargain release clause

    MANCHESTER CITY will battle Premier League rivals to sign £40million Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae — dubbed ‘The Monster’.The South Korean, 26, is attracting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham.
    Kim has enjoyed a brilliant season for Napoli and the Italian league leaders have a job on their hands to keep himCredit: Rex
    But SunSport understands City boss Pep Guardiola is an admirer of Kim, who only moved to Napoli from Fenerbahce last summer for £15m.
    Strong, aggressive Kim is one of Serie A’s hottest stars following a stunning season and has a fairly low £40m release clause.
    The Italians are keen to offer him a new deal but he is believed to fancy a move to England.
    City are well stocked at centre-back with Ruben Dias, John Stones, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji and Aymeric Laporte.
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    But Guardiola will let Laporte leave while Stones and Ake have excelled as inverted full-backs.
    Guardiola is also a fan of RB Leipzig bruiser Josko Gvardiol, who has a £97m release clause.
    The Croat, 21, is likely to leave the Bundesliga.
    He had been extensively linked to Chelsea last year but no move materialised.
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    Kim Min-jae has become one of the best defenders in Italy
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    But Gvardiol’s reputation has continued to grow and several large clubs will be in the market.
    The Blues may not need more defenders having already bought young talent Benoit Badiashile and Wesley Fofana this season. More

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    Man City star eyed by AC Milan for summer transfer with game time limited by Pep Guardiola’s new formation

    AC MILAN are monitoring Kyle Walker’s situation at Manchester City.The England defender, who turns 33 next month, has just one more year left on his contract.
    AC Milan are keeping tabs on out-of-favour Man City defender Kyle WalkerCredit: Getty
    So far there has been no indication he is likely to be offered another deal as a difficult season for him comes to a close.
    And Milan — who City may face in the Champions League final on June 10 — hope to see if he could be tempted this summer.
    Walker has missed games due to injury but also due to a new ‘inverted full-backs’ system used by boss Pep Guardiola.
    The former Tottenham man has also said he wants to play for his boyhood club Sheffield United before his career ends.
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    Milan are no strangers to signing English players, boasting ex-Chelsea academy star and reported Man Utd target Fikayo Tomori among their ranks.
    Walker, who was filmed drunkenly flashing in a bar last month, has played just 19 times in the league this season.
    And Guardiola admitted this month he was struggling to adjust to City’s new tactics.
    Pep said: “He [Walker] cannot do it. To play inside you have to make some educated movements. He has other characteristics. 
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    “He will always have pace. He will be the fastest in this room at 60 years old.
    “The reason why is tactical. It’s not because we lost faith in Kyle. 
    “He can play coming inside and he has done it many times, but like in the position [against] Liverpool with Rodri and John Stones, he will maybe need time to do it and we don’t have time.
    “What they have to do is two things. Don’t complain or there will be a problem. And try to do it better and better so when I need them, they will be ready. 
    “Look at Nathan Ake this season. Last season he didn’t play one minute and now he is undroppable.
    “It happens. Nobody has a guarantee with me. They have to earn it and sometimes we need a different shape for the way we build up or defend. 
    “Some players adapt better than the other ones. They take it personally but we are not against them.” More

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    Man City youngster Callum Doyle wanted by German side Eintracht Frankfurt on loan or permanent transfer

    GERMAN giants Eintracht Frankfurt are tracking Man City teenage defender Callum Doyle.Scouts Nicolas Becker and Dan Hargreaves watched the 19-year-old play on loan for Coventry last week.
    Callum Doyle has impressed with his two loan spells at Sunderland and CoventryCredit: Rex
    Doyle is seen as a future City first-teamer but he could be whisked off to the Bundesliga, either on loan or on a permanent move.
    Etihad chiefs have a decision to make on Doyle and also fellow defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, 21.
    Burnley want Harwood-Bellis on loan again — and both prospects are going into the final year of their contracts. 
    Doyle has appeared in 39 of Coventry’s 44 league games this season.
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    The Sky Blues’ campaign started very slowly and the club spent the first few months of the season in the relegation zone.
    Issues with the pitch at the Coventry Building Society Arena did not help and the club had several home games postponed.
    But Coventry turned things around and currently sit in the Championship play-off positions with only a few weeks of the season left.
    Doyle will be seeking back-to-back promotions after going up with Sunderland last year.
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    He played 44 times for the Black Cats as they managed to climb out of League One with a play-off victory.
    He signed a four-year contract with Man City in January. More

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    Man City planning shock transfer swoop for Brentford wonderkid Aaron Hickey but will have to pay £30m fee

    MANCHESTER CITY plan to swoop for Brentford’s Scotland full-back Aaron Hickey as part of a Pep Guardiola shake-up.The City chief wants a couple of new and ‘modern’ wide defenders as he looks to review those areas in his squad.
    Hickey has long attracted attention after starring for Scottish side HeartsCredit: Getty
    Hickey, 20, has proved he can play at the top level on EITHER side despite starting out as a left-back for Hearts.
    Brentford know City are hot on his trail following his successful switch to the Premier League from Bologna in Italy.
    City are still keen on Fulham’s American left-back Antonee Robinson, 25, but have put it on hold because of the big fee.
    Hickey would be a similar £30million price but is younger and more adaptable.
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    Arsenal had been in for the star last summer before Brentford swooped.
    He has made 20 Premier League appearances for the Bees this season.
    For all of their success this season City have issues at full-back with Kyle Walker at the senior stage of his career and doubts about Joao Cancelo’s future.
    Guardiola is very particular about his full-backs and suggested earlier this month that Walker “cannot” do the inverted full-back role that City have often employed.
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    The 32-year-old had barely been seen in recent weeks before starting in yesterday’s FA Cup semi-final win over Sheffield United.
    A hat-trick by Riyad Mahrez has kept City’s treble dream alive. More

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    Key Chelsea star’s agent holds Man City transfer talks as Pep Guardiola lines him up to replace Kalvin Phillips

    MATEO KOVACIC’S agent has reportedly been in talks with Manchester City over a summer transfer.The Citizens are believed to be eyeing up the Blues’ star as a potential replacement for Kalvin Phillips.
    Mateo Kovacic has reportedly held talks with Man City over a transferCredit: Getty
    He would be a replacement for Kalvin PhillipsCredit: Getty
    According to the news outlet N1, the Croatian international is of “great desire” of manager Pep Guardiola.
    The report suggests that he would replace Phillips in the Man City midfield, as he is “close to signing” for Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
    Kovacic, 28, is contracted to the Stamford Bridge side until the end of the 2023/24 season.
    And it is thought that no extension is close to being agreed on.
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    This could be down to the Blues potentially having to cut costs if they fail to qualify for European competition this season.
    SunSport exclusively revealed that co-owner Todd Boehly insisted on all new contracts containing a 30 per cent penalty clause.
    However, this has only applied to more recent transfers and would not relate to Kovacic.
    The report states that a transfer could cost Man City upwards of £30million.
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    The Croatian midfielder has been an important player for Chelsea since joining from Real Madrid in 2018.
    He was part of the team that won the Champions League, Club World Cup and Super Cup under Thomas Tuchel.
    He also won the Europa League in 2019. More

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    Man Utd and Man City Wags including Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood put rivalries aside for swanky brunch date

    WAGS of Manchester United and Manchester City stars put rivalries aside to enjoy a swanky brunch together. The likes of Jack Grealish’s girlfriend Sasha Attwood and Luke Shaw’s partner Anouska Santos were dressed to the nines as the glamorous group visited the Ivy in the city’s Spinningfields area.
    Some of Manchester most well-known Wags got together for brunchCredit: BackGrid
    Sasha Attwood was snapped in a glamorous cream outfit and Chanel bagCredit: BackGrid
    A posh menu of delicious dishes gave the Manchester Wags plenty of optionsCredit: Instagram
    Chicken gyoza and popcorn shrimp were among the tasty meals on showCredit: Instagram
    Other Wags who joined the all-girl feast included Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan and the wife of Riyad Mahrez, Taylor Ward.
    The group were all glammed up as they made their way through Manchester for the event at the fancy restaurant.
    They were seen hugging and exchanging pleasantries in snaps with the gang decked out in stylish designer gear.
    Danielle Gibson, who is married to Darron, was also among the travelling party even though her husband had not played for Manchester United for over a decade.
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    But she has clearly kept in touch with the tight-knit group which also featured Phil Jones’ wife Kaya, who popped up in the pictures of the ladies-only Brunch event.
    Grealish’s Wag and model Sasha could be seen wearing an eye-catching cream outfit with a white Chanel bag slung over her shoulder.
    She clutches her phone and looks behind her as she walks in the Manchester shade.
    While stunning Taylor, who gave birth to her first child with City star Mahrez last year, also wore cream, this time with a cropped jacket and white top paired with designer shades.
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    The group were all smiles as they made their way through ManchesterCredit: BackGrid
    Everton and England keeper Jordan Pickford’s wife Megan (centre) was also snapped out for lunchCredit: BackGrid
    Anouska Santos’ Instagram account gave another view of the delicious brunch mealsCredit: Instagram
    As Megan Pickford’s Instagram shows, brunch attendees appear to receive a cute cartoon drawing of themselves at the tableCredit: Instagram
    The ladies also gave their thousands of Instagram followers an insider view of the tasty grub on offer at the exclusive meal.
    Taylor posted a snap of a fancy chicken gyoza dish next to bowl of mouth-watering popcorn shrimp on a table adorned with flowers.
    Each guest’s spot was even saved with a framed hand-drawn picture of themselves in a classy touch.
    The menu showed the girls also tucked into salmon sashimi, flamed edamame, robatayaki chicken and pricey Wagyu steak.
    Many Prem Wags are known to run in the same circles and the wives and girlfriends of many of the England stars spent plenty of time together during the World Cup last year.
    The women met while the fanbases of the two Manchester sides are also briefly united over the issue of club badges.
    Fans are in revolt over claims that part of both crests where a ship can be seen represents the slave trade and should be removed.
    MPs and locals have hit out at the argument. More