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      Man City hero Jack Grealish reveals steamy new nighttime ritual that leaves him feeling ‘so good’

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      JACK Grealish has been getting steaming again – after he confessed to having a sauna every night before he goes to bed.The Manchester City and England winger is well known for his love of a boozy night out, famously partying for days in his City kit after winning the treble.Jack Grealish has confessed to having a sauna every night before he goes to bedCredit: InstagramGrealish had a traditional Swedish sauna hut installed at his £5.6m mansionCredit: InstagramBut he has now had a traditional Swedish sauna hut installed at his £5.6m mansion in Cheshire where he lives with Wag Sasha Attwood.And each night the 28-year-old wanders into the garden to spend at least ten minutes sweating out any toxins in temperatures of 110C.Once finished, he then spends another ten minutes sitting outside in the open to enjoy the fresh air.A source said: “Jack loves to get steaming when the time is right and makes no apology for it. But it seems like as he’s matured he’s discovered there are different ways to spend your time.READ MORE ON GREALISH“His partner Sasha is big on health and fitness and they are enjoying being able to pop into their own personal sauna whenever they want. It’s become his new routine before bed.”The moneybags Man City star filmed an ad last month with some of his England teammates.The winger signed up for a new Hellman’s mayonnaise advert campaign.Insiders said the mayo ad would air in the run up to the Euros in Germany this summer.Most read in FootballA source said: “Jack is a man in demand off the pitch and he’s the star of a new Hellman’s mayo ad.“He took part in a video shoot alongside some other England players in Manchester.Jack Grealish’s dog did ‘the biggest s***’ on Man City’s training pitch as England star reveals unusual habits“The details of the shoot are being kept under wraps but it’ll show Jack and his teammates enjoying a squirt or two of the white stuff.” More

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      Ipswich ready to push through £15m Man City star transfer after impressive stint with promotion rival

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      IPSWICH are ready to pounce for Manchester City centre-half Taylor Harwood-Bellis if they beat Southampton to promotion.Harwood-Bellis, 22, will sign for Saints in a £15million switch should they bounce straight back to the top flight at the end of his year-long loan.Ipswich are keen on a transfer swoop for Manchester City and England defender Taylor Harwood-BellisCredit: GettyBut they can only afford to buy him if they go up.Plus, the contract on offer is designed for the Premier League.The England Under-21 player seems sure to leave City permanently.And there will be a rush for him if he comes back on the market in the summer.READ MORE FOOTBALLClassy defender Harwood-Bellis is hoping for two successive promotions.He played a key role in Burnley’s title win last season.But this year the U21 Euros champ looks set to have to settle for a place in the play-offs after Southampton lost ground on the top three – although Leicester, Ipswich and Leeds are all stumbling towards the finish line. He has 35 Championship appearances so far with two goals, three assists and 11 clean sheets. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHarwood-Bellis’ aim, though, is to play in the Prem.City are also counting on the cash as they look to balance the books at their end and let some fringe players go.Man Utd legend Roy Keane agrees with Gary Neville about how much he would be worth in today’s transfer marketAnother young defender impressing on loan has been Ashley Phillips.The Tottenham youngster, 18, is at Plymouth this season.However, Sheffield United have identified him as a possible transfer target for the summer. The defender is spending this season on loan at SouthamptonCredit: Getty More

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      Paul Merson rules one team OUT of Premier League title race as Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City’s three-way fight hots up

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      PAUL MERSON has made the bold prediction that the title race is out of Manchester City’s hands. The Premier League title run-in still has three teams; Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool all closely vying for the title.Paul Merson believes the title race is not in Man City’s handsCredit: RexAt the start of the weekend the trio were separated by just one point, with Arsenal setting the pace ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.And it is out of the two front runners who Merson, 56, believes will lift the league at the end of the season.Speaking on Sky Sports Soccer Saturday, the Gunners icon said: “It’s so different now these last seven games, you’ve seen it in the Championship… Every game is a hard game.”Even today [Man City play] Luton at home, you know they’re going to have one eye on Real Madrid, no question about that.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”You end up starting this game slowly, clocks starts ticking down very quickly it’s weird how it works towards the end of the season. It’s just how they manage it.”I still think it’s going to be Arsenal or Liverpool. It’s in their hands, it’s out of Man City’s hands. “If Arsenal and Liverpool go perfect from now to the end of the season then Man City can’t do anything about it. Until it’s in their hands for me they’ve got to keep on going.”Pep Guardiola’s defending Treble champions arguably have the easiest run of fixtures to end the season, with Merson agreeing he would rather be in his shoes for the run in.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCity only have to worry about playing Tottenham out of teams from the league’s current top six.Arsenal have to play Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United and still have to face Chelsea.Arsenal’s top targets in the summer transfer windowLiverpool meanwhile, have to take on Tottenham and Aston Villa, while there is also the Merseyside derby and an away clash at West Ham to consider.However, Merson argued: “But even if you win all six (excluding their clash with Luton) if the other two go perfect then they haven’t won the league.”There’s not a lot of games left, we say Liverpool are going to win tomorrow, if they win tomorrow I’d expect them to beat Fulham, I expect them to beat Everton, I expect them to beat West Ham.”You know I expect them to beat Tottenham, then you’re talking two games to go…How the title run-ins compareIt’s going to go right down to the wire with just one point separating the top three – but how do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City’s run-ins compare?
      ARSENAL: Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A) Chelsea (H), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) and Everton (H)
      LIVERPOOL: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
      MAN CITY: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H) and Tottenham (A TBC)

      “There’s still a lot to play for here. Man City have got the fixtures but I wouldn’t want to be Man City cause I can win the game and still not win the league.”And let’s be honest, Arsenal came off the winter break and won nine out of ten, they can do it. “I know they have Chelsea at home but Chelsea are a bag revels, you don’t know what you’re going to get. I’m quite confident with Arsenal on the Tottenham match.”Man Utd, you see them against Liverpool, [Jurgen] Klopp said Arsenal will beat these if they play like that and if Everton are safe, without being horrible it’s an absolute give me.”READ MORE SUN STORIESRio Ferdinand also shared his title run-in predictions on TNT Sports, but believes it will go City’s way for a record fourth time in a row.City went top after thrashing Luton 5-1.Rio’s prediction for Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City games
      Arsenal
      Arsenal 2-0 Aston VillaWolves 1-2 ArsenalArsenal 2-0 ChelseaTottenham 2-1 ArsenalArsenal 3-0 BournemouthMan Utd 3-2 ArsenalArsenal 1-0 Everton
      86 points
      Liverpool
      Liverpool 3-0 Crystal PalaceFulham 1-1 LiverpoolEverton 1-1 LiverpoolWest Ham 1-2 LiverpoolLiverpool 2-0 TottenhamAston Villa 1-1 LiverpoolLiverpool 3-0 Wolves
      Liverpool 86 points
      Man City
      Man City 4-0 LutonBrighton 1-3 Man CityNottingham Forest 1-2 Man CityMan City 3-1 WolvesFulham 1-3 Man CityTottenham 2-2 Man CityMan City 2-0 West Ham
      Man City 89 points More

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      Ex-Man City and Liverpool star Mario Balotelli almost choked to death after tomato ketchup blunder

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      MARIO BALOTELLI almost choked to death while on club duty – after confusing tomato ketchup with red-hot chili sauce.The former Manchester City and Liverpool madcap has figured in a series of crazy antics throughout his career.Mario Balotelli nearly choked to death after a mix-up involving tomato ketchupCredit: GettyAnd Balotelli’s one-time clubmate Florian Thauvin has now revealed the Italy striker made himself ill with an accidental overdose of harissa.The powerful North African condiment is made from fiery chilis, spices, herbs, seeds and oil.Ex-Newcastle winger Thauvin was with Marseille when Balotelli joined the Ligue 1 club in 2019.Thauvin, 31, recalled: “Mario Balotelli signed for Marseille.  We were on a pre-match training camp, and having a meal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”At that time Adil Rami was at the club, and he always asked for there to be harissa on the table.”So the chef always used to put out a bowl of harissa for Adil.  Balotelli showed up.”It was his first pre-match camp with the club, and everything was new for him.”As the good Italian he is, he helped himself to pasta. He thought the harissa was tomato sauce.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”He began plastering the harissa over his pasta – he took a big helping of it.”Us other players looked at one another, and thought: ‘That’s hot stuff – and he’s taken a lot of it.’Watch topless Balotelli throw his shirt at window on live stream then rage at streamer ‘aren’t you ashamed to say that?'”We thought he knew what he was doing.  We didn’t know him, so we felt he knew and that there was no problem.”Mario began to eat, but inside five minutes he was weeping and the sweat was pouring down his face.”All the players wished him welcome to the club.  We were crying with laughter – it was exceptional.”As the good Italian he is, he helped himself to pasta. He thought the harissa was tomato sauce.Thauvin on BalotelliBalotelli, 33, is now in his second spell with Turkish club Adana Demirspor.He won the Premier League with Manchester City after a £16million move from Inter Milan in 2010.However the striker fared less well at Liverpool, scoring just four goals in 28 games for the Reds.Capped 36 times, Balotelli has also played for AC Milan, Nice, Brescia, Monza and Swiss club Sion.Mario Balotelli’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Lumezzane, 2005-2006: 2 games, 0 goals

      Inter Milan, 2006-2010: 86 games, 28 goals

      Man City, 2010-2013: 80 games, 30 goals

      AC Milan, 2013-2014: 54 games, 30 goals

      Liverpool, 2014-2015: 28 games, 4 goals

      AC Milan, 2015-2016: 23 games, 3 goals

      Nice, 2016-2018: 76 games, 43 goals

      Marseille, 2018-2019: 15 games, 8 goals

      Brescia, 2019-2020: 19 games, 5 goals

      Monza, 2020-2021: 14 games, 6 goals

      Adana Demirspor, 2021-2022: 35 games, 19 goals

      Sion, 2023-2023: 19 games, 6 goals

      Adana Demirspor, 11 games, 7 goals

      Italy, 2010-2018: 36 games, 14 goals

      Trophies: Serie A x3, Italian Cup, Italian Super Cup, Champions League (Inter Milan); Premier League, FA Cup (Man City) More

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      Pep Guardiola warns Man City in ‘big, big trouble’ as he faces selection dilemma after star man asked for a rest

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      PEP GUARDIOLA claims Manchester City are in “big, big trouble” due to fitness concerns amid a hectic schedule.Following City’s 3-3 draw with Real Madrid earlier this week, Rodri admitted he desperately needed a rest having already played almost 3,500 minutes of football this season.Pep Guardiola claims Man City are in ‘big trouble’Credit: AFPRodri revealed he needs a rest amid City’s hectic scheduleCredit: GettyHe said: “I do need a rest. Let’s see how we speak, how we live the situation.”Sometimes it is what it is. I need to adjust but rest is something we are planning.”Rodri could be handed a break when City host Luton this weekend.But with Kyle Walker, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden all concerns ahead of the clash, Guardiola suggested he may be forced to play.Read More on FootballThe City boss said: “I didn’t speak with him but if he needs a rest he will have rest. Or no. I don’t know.”I have the feeling that the games when he was tired like against Crystal Palace and Madrid, he was better in the second half.”He runs more and was more precise in the second half than the first. More than the physicality, it is a case of spending mental energy.”Playing every three days, three days. Of course he’s tired, playing a lot of minutes. Rodri is so important for us and we’ll decide tomorrow what we have to do.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”If a player doesn’t want to play then he’s not going to play. Simple. Another one will play. If he’s exhausted, it can happen and another player is going to play.”It’s not just Rodri. I’d love to rest central defenders but we don’t have them. In the [international] friendly games they were injured and we are in big, big trouble. So they cannot rest.”Man City boss Pep Guardiola says top-class Phil Foden can do whatever he wants in footballWalker and John Stones both suffered injuries while on international duty with England last month.While Stones returned to action earlier this month, Walker is yet to get back to full fitness.Discussing the full-back’s current situation, Guardiola added: “I don’t know right now. Honestly I would tell you.”Josko [Gvardiol] was a doubt for Madrid, but our physios did an incredible job, and he could play.”Man City face Luton at 3pm on Saturday before hosting Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second-leg on Wednesday. More

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      Jamal Musiala set for blockbuster Premier League transfer with club a ‘step ahead’ of rivals

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      JAMAL MUSIALA could be heading to the Premier League amid concerns about the direction of Bayern Munich.The 21-year-old has become one of the most highly-rated young stars in European football since his move to Germany.Jamal Musiala could be heading to the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyAfter four seasons as part of the first team fold at Bayern Munich it looks as though Musiala could be ready to bring an end to his time in Bavaria.According to the Independent, the German international has shown little inclination to extend his deal with the club which is set to expire in 2026.The midfielder is said to want guarantees over Bayern’s ability to compete after what has been a frustrating season for the Bundesliga club.Coupled with his high value there is understood to be a belief amongst other clubs that the star will be available to purchase either this summer or the next.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt is claimed that Manchester City are leading the charge in terms of potential suitors with the treble winners hoping to add attacking reinforcements to their side.They have already been linked with a move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise and it’s rumoured they may to reignite their interest in West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta after a failed bid in the summer.The arrival or Musiala could reportedly mean City are forced to sell another high-profile player to make the deal more affordable.Other clubs are said to remain in the race to sign Musiala despite City being a step ahead as things stand.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFellow Premier League club Liverpool are one side who could push to force a deal while PSG, while Barcelona have also got a keen eye on the talent.Musiala himself is said to favour a move to the Premier League after growing up in west London and spending time on the books at both Southampton and Chelsea during his youth days.Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024He has been a crucial cog in Thomas Tuchel’s under performing machine at Bayern Munich this season scoring 10 goals and registering six assists in his 23 league appearances.This summer’s Euros with Germany – the national side he chose to represent over England when he was 17 – will be another opportunity for him to show what he can do ahead of a potential move. More

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      Arsenal fall behind Premier League rivals in transfer race for Brazilian wonderkid Gustavinho as £18m bid is prepared

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      MANCHESTER CITY look set to swoop on the freshest talent coming out of Gremio — the Brazilian club that brought ex-Barcelona star Ronaldinho to the attention of the world.City are positioning themselves ahead of Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal in the race to sign 18-year-old attacking midfielder Gustavo Nunes.Manchester City are ahead of Liverpool and Arsenal to sign Gremio teen Gustavo NunesCredit: AlamyGustavinho, as Gremio fans have dubbed him, only made his senior debut in February after impressing for the Porto Alegre club’s youth team at the prestigious Copa Sao Paulo de Juniores.He scored three goals during Gremio’s run to the last 16 of that competition and instantly caught the eye of five English clubs.Reports in Brazil claim Wolverhampton Wanderers and Norwich City, alongside the Premier League’s top three, have also enquired about the teenager.Gremio are not ready to part with their young revelation, who recently renewed his contract until the end of 2028.But GZH Portal states the player’s agents have been informed that City will submit an offer of £18m for Gustavinho as soon as the summer transfer window opens.Gremio, who own 70% of his economic rights, are looking for a higher fee and may wait to see if any other European clubs are ready to rival City’s interest.The Manchester club, who have established a network of clubs across South America that includes Brazilian top-flight outfit Bahia, have increasingly been targeting talent in the region.Last January they snapped up Argentine playmaker Claudio Etcheverri from River Plate, the club they raided for Julian Alvarez in 2022.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHow Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      That same year City Football Group agreed a deal to sign winger Savinho from Atletico Mineiro for £5m up front and a similar amount in variables.Within 18 months, the 20-year-old has quadrupled in value and will become the newest Brazilian addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad later this year.What happened to Highbury?City chiefs will have a similar progression plan in place for Gustavinho, who will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Gremio greats Ronaldinho and ex-Manchester United midfielder Anderson to a glorious career in Europe. More

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      Rodri pleads with Pep Guardiola to stop picking him after Man City ace warned ‘it’s not healthy’

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      RODRI has pleaded with Pep Guardiola to give him a rest as the Manchester City star battles against burnout.City’s midfield enforcer extended his personal unbeaten run to 66 City matches in Tuesday’s chaotic 3-3 Champions League draw against Real Madrid — but he has missed all of the club’s last five defeats.Rodri pleaded with Pep Guardiola to give him a rest as the City star battles against burnoutCredit: GettyAnd Rodri, who warned City last August his workload was “not healthy”, admitted: “I do need a rest. “Let’s see how we speak, how we live the situation. Sometimes it is what it is. I need to adjust but rest is something we are planning.”Guardiola may leave out anchorman Rodri, 27, for Saturday’s home Premier League game against Luton.When he was suspended for three games this season, the champions lost all three — at Wolves and Arsenal in the Prem and at Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLRodri has already played 47 matches for City and Spain this season — and last term he made 56 appearances in his club’s Treble-winning campaign, missing only five games.City, a point behind Prem leaders Arsenal, have a potential 13 matches to go this season if they reach the finals of the FA Cup and Champions League.Rodri felt Real were “fresher” than City in the quarter-final first leg in the Bernabeu, after Carlo Ancelotti’s LaLiga leaders enjoyed a week off from domestic action, while Guardiola’s men travelled to Crystal Palace.He said: “The media has spoken about rest — and it’s important.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“They were a bit fresher in the first half than us, it’s normal. But the mentality of the team to go against them and come back with those goals sums up the mentality of the champions we are.”And Kevin de Bruyne returned to training with his City team-mates yesterday morning.Haaland slapped by referee during Man City’s clash with Real MadridThe midfielder made the starting XI in the Bernabeu but ended up on the bench before kick-off after being sick in the dressing room.It was believed to be food poisoning rather than a virus. City hope he should be fine to face Luton.How the title run-ins compareIt’s going to go right down to the wire with just one point separating the top three – but how do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City’s run-ins compare?
      ARSENAL: Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A) Chelsea (H), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) and Everton (H)
      LIVERPOOL: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
      MAN CITY: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H) and Tottenham (A TBC) More