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      ‘Throwing me off’ – Eagle-eyed viewers spot bizarre Ederson kit quirk in Man City’s win over Crystal Palace

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      EDERSON caused a stir on social media with his choice of socks during Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Some eagle-eyed fans went into total meltdown when they noticed that the City goalkeeper was actually wearing Palace’s away socks at Selhurst Park.
      Ederson kept a clean sheet as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 1-0Credit: AFP
      Fans noticed Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson wore Crystal Palace’s away socksCredit: AP

      The Brazil international had to don white socks because the blue ones he was supposed to have would’ve clashed with the Eagles’ home socks.
      That didn’t go unnoticed during the game as fans took to Twitter to express their shock.
      One tweeted: “Ederson’s socks are throwing me off.”
      Another posted: “Has Ederson borrowed somebody’s socks?”
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      A third wrote: “Sunday League at its finest.”
      This Palace supporter joked: “The closest we’ve been to winning a game in 2023.”
      And that one tweeted: “Ederson wearing palaces away socks?”
      Ederson’s surprise kit quirk, though, had no effect on his performance as he still picked up a clean sheet.
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      City won 1-0 thanks to Erling Haaland’s penalty just 12 minutes before full-time.
      The Brazilian shot-stopper helped Pep Guardiola’s side close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal by two points.
      However, the Gunners have a game in hand as they are scheduled for action at Fulham on Sunday. More

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      Real Madrid ‘ready to turn to Haaland and trigger £177m Man City release clause if Mbappe doesn’t push for transfer’

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      REAL MADRID are reportedly ready to move on from Kylian Mbappe and instead target Erling Haaland.The LaLiga giants have been trying to sign the French attacker for the last couple of years but have been rejected in each attempt.
      Real Madrid will reportedly drop their interest in Kylian Mbappe if he does not push for moveCredit: Getty
      Madrid could instead move for Erling HaalandCredit: EPA
      They hoped that he would join the club last year, only for the World Cup golden boot winner to sign a new two-year deal at PSG running until 2024.
      Marca say they remain desperate to sign the 24-year-old but accept they will need him to pressure PSG to convince them to sell.
      The report adds that Mbappe does not want to exercise a clause in his contract to extend it by a further year, which means he would be free to leave the club at the end of next season.
      This could lead to PSG be willing to sell him this summer in order not to lose him for nothing.
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      But Mbappe would have to lower his expectations and “do much more” for the club to get a move to the Spanish capital.
      If he does not do this then the Spanish giants will opt for Man City’s Haaland and pay his reported £177million release clause in the summer of 2024.
      Haaland joined the Citizens last summer and has excelled with his goalscoring form.
      The Norweigan international has already netted 33 goals for the club in only 32 appearances this season.
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      Madrid are believed to be still interested in signing the World Cup winner as a replacement for Karim Benzema.
      The Madrid star has struggled with injuries this term which has limited his time on the pitch.
      The report suggests that this has been factored into Los Blacnos’ transfer strategy as they try to find his replacement. More

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      Mason Mount’s price tag revealed as Man Utd join Liverpool and City in transfer race for Chelsea star

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      MANCHESTER UNITED, Liverpool and Manchester City have learned how much Chelsea will demand for Mason Mount.SunSport revealed on Thursday that Erik ten Hag’s men have joined the race to sign the England international, 24.
      Mason Mount could leave Stamford Bridge in the summerCredit: Getty
      It comes amid a contract stand-off between Mount and the Blues.
      His existing deal is set to expire at the end of the 2023/24 season and stalling negotiations are expected to leave the club with a decision to make.
      Mount is understood to be after a significant pay rise from his current wages of around £80,000 per week.
      And he is reluctant to sign a huge long-term deal like compatriot Reece James.
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      Chelsea’s influx of players has also left Mount pushed down the pecking order.
      He has started just one of their last four Premier League games.
      And while it remains to be seen whether he will stay or go, rival English clubs have been put on alert by reports of a £50MILLION price tag.
      Man Utd are understood to be in for Mount after recognising they are not at the front of the queue when it comes to the pursuit of Jude Bellingham.
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      Real Madrid and Liverpool are thought to be the frontrunners to sign the Borussia Dortmund midfielder.
      Mount, who has contributed three goals and six assists this season, has emerged as an ideal fit for Ten Hag’s side.

      Man Utd are targeting a number of high-profile players in the summer, the biggest of which is Tottenham talisman Harry Kane.
      But in order to sign several new stars, Ten Hag is also required to offload unwanted individuals.
      They are set to include captain Harry Maguire, forward Anthony Martial and midfielder Scott McTominay. More

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      Real Madrid ‘plot Erling Haaland transfer this summer’ – and move would be huge blow to Man Utd and Chelsea

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      REAL MADRID are plotting an ambitious bid for Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland, according to reports.The reigning Prem champions won the race for Haaland last summer, but Madrid are growing in confidence that they can make his City stay a brief one.
      Erling Haaland has scored 27 goals in 25 games for Man CityCredit: Rex
      Madrid president Florentino Perez is trying to regenerate his side by targeting the globe’s top young talent – with Haaland’s former Borussia Dortmund pal Jude Bellingham also fitting the bill.
      According to the Independent, they see Haaland as the perfect replacement for 35-year-old Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema.
      The red-hot 22-year-old has scored 27 goals in 25 games for City and is happy at the Etihad.
      But Madrid know that he is unlikely to stay at any club for an extended spell, and reckon it’s at least worth a try to prise him away from Pep Guardiola’s side after just one season.
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      They had initially planned to wait until 2024 to make a swoop, but reckon that uncertainty surrounding City amid alleged financial breaches could help their cause.
      Another factor that could attract Haaland may be the possibility to link up with Bellingham again.
      The duo starred together at Dortmund, and would bolster a formidable young Madrid core already including the likes of Vinicius Jr, Eduardo Camavinga and Fede Valverde – as well as incoming starlet Endrick.
      Should Bellingham decide to join Madrid, it would be a huge blow to other would-be suitors including Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and even City themselves.
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      The LaLiga champions were initially thought to be prioritising Kylian Mbappe over Haaland.
      But key figures at the club felt stung by Mbappe’s decision to pen a contract extension at PSG last year – causing them to turn their full attention to Haaland.
      Boss Carlo Ancelotti could leave Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season, and has been linked with the Brazil post.
      Haaland and Jude Bellingham previously starred for Dortmund togetherCredit: Alamy
      Carlo Ancelotti could leave Real Madrid at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Police launch flashing inquiry into Kyle Walker & seize CCTV of his drunken antics

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      POLICE yesterday began a flashing inquiry into England’s Kyle Walker and seized CCTV footage of his drunken antics.The married ace, 32, was at Man City training — but club bosses cancelled talks over a contract extension.
      Police have launched a flashing inquiry into England’s Kyle WalkerCredit: Getty
      Cops seized CCTV footage of Walker’s drunken antics
      The boozed-up defender paws at a woman in the video
      Two officers spoke to bar staff in Cheshire and could interview the £150,000-a-week star under caution for indecent exposure, which carries a maximum two-year jail term.
      Walker could also be quizzed for outraging public decency, a common law offence that carries an unlimited fine and jail term.
      To prove their case police would need to demonstrate that two or more people were nearby when the “lewd, obscene or disgusting” act was committed.
      They do not necessarily need to have seen it, so long as there was potential for offence.
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      Cheshire Police last night said inquiries were at an early stage and that no arrests had been made.
      Walker, who has three sons with model wife Annie, was due to hold talks today in a bid to extend his City contract beyond June 2024.
      But bosses cancelled the meeting with immediate effect.
      A source said the player appeared more concerned that the investigation would derail a deal than the threat of court.
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      They added: “His reaction sums him up perfectly.
      “He appears to be not concerned about the embarrassment this has caused his family, the club and their fans. What he appears really worried about is whether this will damage his chances of a contract extension.
      “That’s the problem right there. It demonstrates a complete contempt for what he’s done and the rules the rest of us have to abide by.”
      Police spoke to staff at Revolution in Wilmslow, Cheshire, which Walker, two women plus male friends visited from 5.20pm to 7pm on Sunday.
      Other clips showed him pawing at one of the women and snogging her.
      City refused to address the scandal publicly yesterday, insisting his behaviour was a personal matter.
      They said privately that Walker had not broken any club rules — despite footage clearly showing him exposing himself.
      Women’s Aid, which campaigns against domestic abuse, said: “Indecent exposure is a serious issue, and those who expose themselves purposely in a public place will be seeing what they can get away with.
      “If employers, including football clubs, do not take it seriously, it sends out a clear message about what is acceptable behaviour.”
      Loyal wife Annie has had to put up with Walker cheating on her with other womenCredit: BackGrid
      Cops leave Revolution bar in Wilmslow, CheshireCredit: Zenpix
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      Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool ‘all want Josko Gvardiol transfer’… but which club leads race for RB Leipzig star?

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      CHELSEA, Manchester City and Liverpool all want to sign Josko Gvardiol, according to reports.The RB Leipzig centre-back is one of the most sought-after players in Europe after impressing at the World Cup with Croatia.
      Josko Gvardiol is wanted by three Premier League clubsCredit: Rex
      The Daily Mail claim that Man City are leading the race to land the 21-year-old.
      Pep Guardiola’s side reportedly view Gvardiol as a priority signing this summer.
      The player has a £98million release clause that will begin from 2024 with RB Leipzig hoping he stays.
      Gvardiol joined the Bundesliga outfit in 2020 from homeland club Dinamo Zagreb for a fee of £14m and he has since helped them win the DFP Pokal last season.
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      City want to bring in a new defender as Guardiola has been forced into regular changes at the back this season and could sell Aymeric Laporte.
      The Spaniard, Ruben Dias and John Stones have all had lengthy spells out injured, while Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake have stepped in.
      Chelsea have already spent an eye-watering £138m on centre-backs Wesley Fofana, Kalidou Koulibaly and Benoit Badiashile this season.
      But with Thiago Silva aged 38, Gvardiol is seen as a potential long-term replacement.
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      Chelsea also have strong links to RB Leipzig, with them hoping to sign his team-mate Christopher Nkunku and the Blues’ technical director is Christopher Vivell, who they pinched from the Germans.
      Meanwhile, Liverpool are also interested in Gvardiol but rumours suggest they could be put off by the fee.
      Jurgen Klopp’s priority is revamping his midfield.
      They have been linked with the likes of Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount. More

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      Bayern ‘unlikely to trigger Joao Cancelo’s £60m permanent transfer option’ as Man City outcast’s loan spell gets worse

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      BAYERN MUNICH will NOT sign Joao Cancelo permanently at the end of the season, according to reports.The Bundesliga champions agreed a deal with Manchester City to take the Portuguese international on loan for the remainder of the campaign.
      Joao Cancelo is not expected to join Bayern Munich permanently in the summerCredit: AFP
      And they have the option of signing him for £59.2million in the summer.
      But according to Calcio Mercato, they are not expected to do so.
      Cancelo’s Bayern stint got off to the perfect start when he assisted in each of his opening two games.
      He started the following three matches, but has been benched by Julian Nagelsmann in recent weeks.
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      Benjamin Pavard and Lucas Hernandez are both injured for the home leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday evening.
      Yet Cancelo, 28, is still not set to start as Nagelsmann prepares to select Croatian Josip Stanisic ahead of him in a back three.
      Kingsley Coman and Alphonso Davies are then expected to line up as wingbacks.
      Cancelo is said to be “frustrated” with his role in the Bayern squad and is likely to return to Man City come the end of the season.
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      However, his relationship with Pep Guardiola remains fractured and he could be forced to find a new club.
      Chelsea and Real Madrid have been mooted as potential destinations.
      Speaking about his sudden January exit, Guardiola said: “He left because he always wants to play all the games.
      “I wish him to do it in Germany for the next 4 months and then I don’t know what will happen next season.” More

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      Silva and Gundogan takes stunning Wags for lunch on double date in Milan after Guardiola gives Man City stars time off

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      MAN CITY stars Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan traded Manchester grub for Milan food on a double date.The midfielders had been given some time off by manager Pep Guardiola along with the rest of the squad and they took the chance for a trip to Italy with their partners.
      Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva went for lunch in MilanCredit: INSTAGRAM
      They were joined by their partners Sara Arfaoui (R) and Ines Tomaz (L)Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Gundogan was joined by his wife Sara Arfaoui while Silva was with his fiancee Ines Tomaz.
      They all visited  Salumaio di Montenapoleone in the Italian city.
      Gundogan was dressed in a lovely blue sweater, while Silva donned a black turtle neck jumper.
      While his wife Sara was wearing a grey top and Ines was dressed in black.
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      In a post on Arfaoui’s Instagram story the pair can be seen joking away while surrounded by the Bagatti Valsecchi the restaurant is in.
      Gundogan and Sara are currently expecting, as she posts updates of her pregnancy on her social media accounts.
      She will also be happy to be dining away from Manchester as she has previously claimed that there are no good restaurants in the city.
      Guardiola urged his players to “forget football” during their rare break from games.
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      After their win over Newcastle on Saturday, he said: “It’s good now not to think much, two days off for everyone, we need it because it’s been a tough February month for us.
      “Not for the amount of games, which we are used to, but especially the away, travels, away, travels.
      “Now it’s two days off. I like in these two days that people forget football if they can. Enjoy time with their friends and family or whatever.
      “Then Tuesday to Saturday, we have enough time to reset ourselves and do it again.”
      Kyle Walker was among those given time off and was filmed flashing in a bar.
      Gundogan and Sara are currently expecting a babyCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Bernardo Silva is engaged to InesCredit: Instagram – @inesdegenertomaz More