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      Tottenham fans reveal ‘absolutely embarrassing and shameful’ chant ahead of Man City clash that could hand Arsenal title

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      PAUL MERSON claims Tottenham fans will cheer a Manchester City goal against their own club – as it could ruin Arsenal’s title bid.Spurs supporters have already prepared an “embarrassing and shameful” chant to roar on visitors City in Tuesday’s Premier League clash.Spurs followers have lined up a controversial chantCredit: https://twitter.com/City_ChiefPaul Merson made a shock suggestion about Spurs fansCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPLSome Tottenham fans might back Man City… against SpursCredit: https://twitter.com/City_ChiefMan City’s Phil Foden, Erling Haaland & Co could be cheered by Spurs fansCredit: PABut Arsenal hero Kai Havertz insists he will become” the biggest fan of Tottenham ever” – because his side need Pep Guardiola’s men to slip up.Gunners’ legend Merson reckons Spurs supporters would rather fluff a top-four finish than see their bitter North London rivals win a first Prem crown in 20 years.The ex-England striker even appeared to stun fellow Sky Sports pundits Roy Keane and Wayne Rooney with his blunt verdict.Merson also believes Arsenal need Liverpool to triumph at Aston Villa on Monday – to keep Spurs’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions League alive.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSHe said: “Every Arsenal fan needs Villa to get beat…Tottenham have to stay hungry on Tuesday.”He then delivered his stunning assessment on the priorities of Spurs’ fans – including their possible reaction to City scoring against their own team.He said: “I’ve played in them games, they aren’t wanting Arsenal to win the league, whatever happens.”There will get to a stage Tottenham fans will cheer if Man City score. They will – the one thing they don’t want is Arsenal to win the league.”Most read in FootballArsenal chief Mikel Arteta hopes to dethrone Pep Guardiola’s Man CityCredit: AFPBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMeanwhile, a clip has emerged on social media of Tottenham supporters unveiling a special pro-City chant.A man on a guitar is seen and heard signing: “I am City till July! I am City till July!Smirking Kai Havertz reveals shock at what he saw Casemiro doing before he set up Arsenal winner vs Man Utd”I know I am, I’m sure I am, I’m City till July.”One fan joked: “This is absolutely embarrassing and shameful. Get it going round the stadium on Tuesday”.But other supporters appeared shocked.One blasted: “This is so poor” And another posted: “Are we not ashamed of ourselves?”But Spurs will at least have one set of enthusiastic new local backers in midweek.Fresh from setting up Leandro Trossard’s winner at Manchester United, Arsenal attacker Havertz told Sky: “I’m going to (be the) biggest fan of Tottenham ever on Tuesday. We all are going to be!”Mikel Arteta’s Prem leaders are a point clear of City and also have a plus-three advantage on goal difference.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut the Gunners only have next Sunday’s finale at home to Everton remaining – whereas Guardiola’s champs have two matches left.After traveling to Spurs on Tuesday, City host West Ham on the last day.Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou might have something to say if his club’s fans switch to supporting Man City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on TuesdayCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘start work on NEXT Galactico transfer after Mbappe – but give Premier League clubs a year’s head start’

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      REAL MADRID have already started working on a massive transfer deal for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.But Real aren’t planning to sign Wirtz, 21, before the summer of 2025 and have thus given the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool a year’s head start.Real Madrid are planning to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz in 2025Credit: GettyReal Madrid target Wirtz as their next Galactico after Kylian MbappeCredit: AFPMan Utd, Man City, Chelsea and Liverpool also target Leverkusen star WirtzMbappe, 25, finally confirmed he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain in June after months of reports insisting the star forward has no plans to extend his seven-year stint at Parc des Princes.The star forward looks set to join Los Blancos as a free agent on a lucrative contract.And Real are already preparing the ground for their next Galactico signing with Wirtz posing as their favourite marquee signing for the 2025-26 season.According to Marca, the Spanish champions have begun work on acquiring the playmaker at the end of the 2024-25 campaign.Read More on FootballThat means United, City, Chelsea and Liverpool, who see him as Mohamed Salah’s replacement, will have to work fast this summer or next January.This promises to be quite an intense bidding war with Bayern Munich also interested.The Germany international has set the world alight this season by starring for Xabi Alonso’ undefeated Leverkusen side.The German champions are targeting an unprecedented Treble triumph while enjoying a record 49-game unbeaten run across all competitions.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Wirtz has stood out with a staggering total of 18 goals and 19 assists in 46 appearances.Real are famous for beating their competition in landing some of the world’s top young talent.England star Jude Bellingham speak in fluent spanish as Real Madrid parade LaLiga trophy leaving fans so ‘proud’Madrid proved it with the signings of Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick. More

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      Chelsea staff ignored Frank Lampard plea to sign Premier League legend BEFORE he won five titles

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      FRANK LAMPARD told Chelsea to sign Sergio Aguero before he joined Manchester City.The Argentine striker, 35, came on to the radar of English football fans when he scored twice for Atletico Madrid in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Champions League group stage in 2009.Frank Lampard knew about Sergio Aguero’s talent two years before he came to EnglandCredit: GettyA volley and a free-kick from Aguero ensured the Blues failed to leave Spain with a victory.In 2011, he then finally made the move to England as Man City sealed a £35million transfer.But Lampard, 45, had already seen his talent two years earlier as he later explained to Aguero when the pair linked up as Man City players.Speaking to The Club, Aguero said: “After that game [Atletico vs Chelsea in 2009], maybe two months after, my agent says to me ‘Chelsea is interested’.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I had just three years at Atletico Madrid but I love the Premier League.”But Chelsea never interested after that.”He then went on to add: “I spoke about that with Frank Lampard because Frank Lampard played with Man City.”He said when I played against him he told the staff at Chelsea to sign Aguero.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAguero ended up netting 260 goals in 390 appearances for Man City, making him the club’s all-time record scorer.He won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup and six League Cups during his time at the Etihad.Micah Richards apologises to Frank Lampard on live TV but Chelsea legend has perfect responseHe had a brief stint in Barcelona in 2021, but was then forced to retire with a heart condition.But Aguero is not the only player Lampard spotted before they moved elsewhere.As Chelsea boss, he wanted to sign both Erling Haaland and Declan Rice, before they opted to join Man City and Arsenal.Speaking about Haaland, he said: “People talk a lot about mistakes or things that could have been in football.”Whether he would have come here, I don’t know but I was pushing big and on a few other players at the time. But he was the outstanding one.”Was it close? He’ll only know the answer to that. What stage did it get to? From our point, I was certainly pushing it. I’m not sure what the appetite was everywhere else in the club to do it.”The competition was big to take him because he was an outstanding player and I think there was a buyout clause at the time which was relatively reasonable, maybe, considering the player.”So all those things. I don’t have enough detail to say how close it was, it’s by the by, really.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhile on Rice, he said: “I wanted to bring in Declan Rice. I was like ‘this kid is going to be the captain of Chelsea for the next 10 years’.”It didn’t happen, anyway, it is hard to dissect people’s work.”How Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poetBy Andy Dillon
      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.
      Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.
      It’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge.
      Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.
      It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”
      He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.
      There is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.
      For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom. Both players are exceptional individual talents.
      Read Andy Dillon’s take on Chelsea’s midfield in full.
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      Man City ready to offer £10m for England U17 goalkeeper transfer in huge FFP boost to Everton

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      MANCHESTER CITY are ready to move for Everton’s young keeper Douglas Lukjanciks — and could pay as much as £10million for him.England Under-17 cap Lukjanciks has been chased by several clubs but City are keen to land him this summer.Douglass Lukjanciks is a £10million target for Man CityCredit: GettyThe deal would help the Toffees keep their Financial Fair Play numbers in check as Lukjanciks is home-grown and that is significant in the calculations.City want a young keeper to groom for the top.They sold several others in recent years who never played for the club.There could even be an exchange deal with City sending a young homegrown player to Everton as the two outfits thrash out the package.Read more transfer newsAccording to reports, Man City could face competition from Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen.Lukjanciks has dual nationality thanks to his Latvian heritage, which means he would count as a domestic player in all other major European leagues.He reportedly finishes school in the summer, and is expected to sign scholar terms with Sean Dyche’s side.Tottenham, Aston Villa and Marseille are also said to be keeping close tabs on the teen wonderkid.Most read in FootballLukjanciks is regarded as one of England’s most promising keepers and plays above his age group.Most of his appearances have come in the youth team, during the Under-18 Premier League campaign.David Beckham fires stern warning to Man Utd flops ahead of FA Cup final against Man CityIt is believed Everton see him as being a future No1 at the club in years to come.Currently, the Merseyside giants boast Jordan Pickford, Joao Virginia, Andy Lonergan, and Billy Crellin as their keeper options for the first team.While Fraser Barnsley and Dylan Graham are the U21 options.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS More

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      Arsenal fans fume Tottenham ‘aren’t even treating Man City as a game’ as Spurs appear to break tradition

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      ARSENAL fans are furious with rivals Tottenham after what they perceived as an early lap of honour.Spurs hosted Burnley in their penultimate home match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and damned Vincent Kompany’s men to relegation with a 2-1 victory.Arsenal fans are furious with Tottenham for what they perceived as an early lap of honour before Manchester CityCredit: GettyAfter the game the North Londoners’ manager Ange Postecoglou along with a few players and their families were filmed giving thanks to the fans and the clip was shared on social media.Tottenham issued the following caption on Twitter: “Thank you for your incredible support.”Fuming Arsenal fans claimed Spurs had gone on an early lap of honour and that this action was a sign that their rivals will not be taking their midweek Manchester City clash entirely seriously.City are top of the Premier League table with a game in hand and two points separating them from Arsenal, who visit Manchester United on Sunday.Read More on ArsenalPep Guardiola’s side visit Tottenham on Tuesday before they host West Ham on the final day of the season on May 19.And a large section of Spurs supporters would be content to see their team put in a performance unworthy of a lap of honour if it prevents the Gunners winning the league.One Arsenal fan tweeted: “Tottenham doing their end of season lap of honour despite still having one home game left tells you everything you need to know.”They’re not even counting Manchester City as a game left.”Most read in FootballAnother commented: “Lmaooo is this your last home game of the season??”A third wrote: “Don’t you have City on Tuesday? Your season is not over?”Fans ‘have to do a double take’ as Premier League laugh at video of Arsenal’s ‘blatant attempt of cheating’ This one said: “You’ve got another home game, no?”And that one wondered: “You have a home game against City next week??”However, clubs do sometimes choose to perform their traditional laps of honour during the final weekend home match of the season so more families can get involved and see their heroes.Nevertheless, Mikel Arteta’s side will need a gift from their rivals this coming week in their bid to win their first title since the Invincibles’ triumph in 2004.This comes after Arsenal fans went into total meltdown after seeing Fulham stars flying a kite in their training ground before their game with City that saw Guardiola’s side winning 4-0 at Craven Cottage.The Gunners host Everton in their final game while Tottenham visit Sheffield United. More

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      Pep Guardiola has bizarre fear about facing Fulham that has seen him drastically change Man City training

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is facing a pain in the grass as Mikel Arteta backed Fulham’s kite-flyers to bring down Manchester City’s title charge.City  boss  Guardiola fears the turf on the Craven Cottage pitch will be LONG and DRY for Saturday lunchtime’s must-win clash, so he has had his stars preparing on a similar surface at the Etihad campus.Guardiola is worried about the blades but doesn’t mean Sheffield UnitedCredit: RexPep’s men will have to get to the root of the problem at Craven CottageCredit: RexVictory will launch his Treble winners two points clear of Arteta’s Arsenal at the top of the Prem.But Guardiola admitted: “I don’t know about the grass because last season it was so, so high and dry.“It’s like playing tennis at Wimbledon or Roland Garros – completely different, just ask a tennis player about the speed of the ball. It’s the same in football.”The Premier League guidelines state grass should be less than 30mm long but Guardiola likes it as low as 21mm.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe added: “We did part of our training session with dry, high grass. It’s a massive difference. We have to feel it to know what to do.”The Spaniard accused Nottingham Forest of using the same pitch tactics to slow down his side.Guardiola said: “There have been a few games like it, not many because in England for ten months it’s winter, it’s raining.“A 12.30pm kick-off  is also different to 8pm, the forecast is sunny.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGunners’ supporters feared Fulham were already on the beach after video emerged of Marco Silva’s stars flying KITES in training.But Arsenal chief Arteta said: “The power of team bonding -sometimes you get amazing results. I’m positive it’s what’s going to happen to Fulham.”Man City 5 Wolves 1- Erling Haaland scores FOUR as Guardiola’s reigning champions go within a point of leaders ArsenalThe Londoners need a slip-up from City to stand a chance of lifting a first title since 2004.Arteta added: “My brain tells me when talking to the players that we are lifting the Premier League.“I want to follow my brain and my gut. This is the way I want everybody to think.“Hopefully we can achieve it.”Arsenal boss Arteta tips Fulham to come out of the shade vs Man CityCredit: Getty More

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      Man City snap up US wonderkid Cavan Sullivan, 14, in £4million transfer – but he won’t play for FOUR YEARS

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      US STARLET Cavan Sullivan will join Manchester City in 2027 when he turns 18.Philadelphia Union confirmed on Thursday that they have signed the 14-year-old attacking midfielder to the largest homegrown contract in MLS history.MLS prodigy Cavan Sullivan has agreed to join Man City in 2027Credit: ReutersSo he will spend the next few years at home before linking up with the City Football Group – and says his dream is to play for the Etihad giants.Reports in the States say the deal with City could be worth around £4million for the Union.Sullivan said: “The collaboration between the Union and the City Group did it for me.“I always watch Man City. They’re like every kid’s dream team. I sat with my family and my agents and we decided that it was the best plan.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIf he plays for Philadelphia before the end of July, he will become the youngest player in the history of the American league.Meanwhile City could listen to offers this summer for Brazilian full-back Yan Couto – who has impressed on loan with their sister club Girona.Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus and several Prem clubs are watching the full-back who is rated in the £40m bracket.City are also likely to cash in on defender Issa Kabore who has spent the current campaign playing in the top flight with Luton.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd Joao Cancelo looks set to leave permanently too.The full-back has been on loan at Barcelona this season after being frozen out by Pep Guardiola.Arsenal fans in disbelief and fume ‘it’s over for us’ as they spot how Fulham stars are training ahead of Man City clashBut reports in Spain claim the Catalan club have no intention of bringing Cancelo back for a second season.It comes after the Portugal star blasted City for being “ungrateful”, saying: “Lies were told. I was never a bad companion for them and you can ask either (Nathan) Ake or Rico (Lewis).“I don’t have any superiority or inferiority complex towards them.“I think Manchester City were a bit ungrateful to me when they said that because I was a very important player in the years I was there. I never failed in my commitment to the club, to the fans. I always gave everything.” More

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      Arsenal trophy parade plans CONFIRMED with exact date and times of open-top bus route… if they beat Man City to title

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      ARSENAL have confirmed their victory parade route… should they win the Premier League title.The Gunners are a point clear at the top of the Premier League as they look to end a 20-year wait to be crowned champions.Arsenal have made initial plans for a trophy parade tour if they win the leagueCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe Gunners are hoping to end a 20-year wait for the title this monthCredit: ReutersDespite that advantage, title holders Manchester City still remain favourites to finish first.They still have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta’s men with games at Fulham and Tottenham followed by a home clash with West Ham.Arsenal travel to Manchester United on Sunday and then finish the season by hosting Everton, which they hope will be the start of their title celebrations.And the club have begun preparations accordingly for the party should they beat the Cityzens to the crown.READ MORE ON ARSENALHowever, nobody is getting ahead of themselves just yet at the Emirates.It is a requirement due to planned road closure notices plus the other operational requirements that need to be sorted in advance with the council and police.As things stand, the preliminary plans are for the victory parade to take place on Monday 20 May.The potential parade will begin at the Emirates Stadium at 5pm, with a bus travelling along Drayton Park, Aubert Park, Highbury Grove, St Paul’s Road, Upper Street and back to the stadium.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt will arrive back at the Emirates at 7pm, where the players will then appear on the podium above The Armoury store on Hornsey Road.The celebrations are then scheduled to officially end at 8pm – although fans and stars would almost certainly go on to party into the night.Jorginho’s Wag hits out at ‘haters’ as she calls Arsenal ace ‘so f—ing handsome’ and brags about his skills in bedArsenal have also made initial plans regarding policing and stewarding to help the event run smoothly with barriers and cordons set to be erected.And that means that limits will be set on the amount of people allowed to view the area adjacent to the ground.And local residents have also been advised to carry ID with their address on it to help them navigate a way through the expected large crowds.Meanwhile, parking suspensions will be enforced from 8:30am on Monday with all vehicles requested to be moved from along the route by then.The council will then need to remove them if that request is not met.ARSENAL TROPHY PARADEHere are the initial plans for if they are crowned Premier League champions:
      Date: Monday 20 May.
      5pm: The parade will start at the Emirates Stadium.
      The bus will travel along Drayton Park, Aubert Park, Highbury Grove, St Paul’s Road and Upper Street – stopping at Islington Town Hall.
      7pm: The parade will arrive back at the Emirates .
      The players will then appear on the podium The Armoury store on Hornsey Road.
      8pm: The official celebration event will end.

      At 4pm the road closures will come into place while restrictions will be lifted as early as possible – which has been estimated to be around 9pm.Meanwhile, buses around Islington will be diverted because of the road closures on the parade.And possible matchday controls may also be put in place on nearby tube stations Arsenal, Holloway Road, Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park Tube stations.READ MORE SUN STORIESFans that want to attend the potential event are advised to check the TFL website for latest updates.The route is the same as Arsene Wenger’s ‘Invincibles’ embarked on after they won the Premier League title back in 2003/04.Meet the Arsenal Wags from Strictly star to a flight attendant
      Tomali Benson – partner of Bukayo Saka
      Benson and Saka have kept information on their relationship largely quiet.
      They do not appear on each others Instagram pages but she was seen speaking to Saka at the 2022 World Cup.
      Helene Spilling – partner of Martin Odegaard
      A professional dancer from Norway who rose to fame in the country’s version of Strictly Come Dancing, the pair were first spotted together at the Football Awards in March 2023.
      Sophie Weber – partner of Kai Havertz
      Weber works as a model and social media influencer and is the most high profile member of the group on online with almost 400,000 followers on Instagram.
      They are childhood sweethearts having grown up in the same neighbourhood.
      Milly White – partner of Ben White
      The couple got engaged in 2022 before tying the knot officially in May last year. They have matching “I love you tattoos” on their wrists. Milly White works as a model.
      Laura Trossard Hilven – partner of Leandro Trossard
      The pair met in 2014 before getting married in 2019.
      They have two sons together, Thiago and Amadeo.
      Lauren Fryer – partner of Declan Rice
      Lauren Fryer and Declan Rice have been together since 2015. She tends to keep a lower profile compared to some of Arsenal’s other Wags but is no less stunning.
      She sadly deleted all pictures on her Instagram after suffering horrific abuse by vile trolls.
      Georgina Ramsdale – partner of Aaron Ramsdale
      Georgina Ramsdale works as a flight attendant.
      The couple got married last June after the Arsenal star proposed in 2022. They originally met in 2019. More