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    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals he’s in a secret club that no other Premier League manager can join

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    THE mighty All Blacks have played their part in Arsenal’s return to the summit of English football as Premier League title contenders.Ahead of today’s crunch-clash with England at Twickenham, the New Zealand rugby union team prepared by using the Gunners’ London Colney training facilities on Wednesday.Mikel Arteta is getting coaching support from some of the world’s best bossesCredit: GettyNew Zealand chief Scott Robertson meets with Arteta on ZoomCredit: PABoss Mikel Arteta was hoping to spend some time with their coach Scott Robertson — nicknamed ‘Razor’ — only to miss out due to Arsenal’s Carabao Cup fourth-round tie away at Preston.Arteta and Robertson formed a close bond over the years after sharing ideas and philosophies in an international group of coaches who chat regularly in person and on Zoom calls.That group also includes Green Bay Packers chief Matt LaFleur, NBA hall-of-famer George Karl, basketball coach Mike Dunlap and former Red Roses head coach Eddie Jones.Aussie Jones — who is now in charge of Japan’s national rugby team — likened the collection of elite managers and their swapping of ideas to ‘Alcoholics Anonymous’.READ MORE ON ARSENALAnd Arteta said of Razor and his three-time world champion All Blacks side: “He’s an inspiration, such a character. I had the chance to meet him and we are in one of the groups together.“It was a shame that the day that we were leaving for Preston when they were coming.“I read a great book. I recommend it to everybody, called Legacy.“It talks about the All Blacks and their culture and their winning mentality and how they approach sport, life, and relationships.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“It’s especially about the importance of clarity, or what it means when you put on a jersey. The sense of belonging to something.“When somebody plays with that feeling, it elevates his level of commitment, it elevates his capacity to perform and impacts the organisation in a different way.”How Arteta dominated Liverpool with stealth Havertz trick before genius Slot switch saved the dayArteta often cites Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as a mentor, but their relationship has changed over the last few years due to Arsenal’s title rivalry with the Citizens.So, Razor has been a go-to sounding board — a man known for thinking outside the box, including breakdancing on the pitch for his players after winning trophies.Arteta has gone down a different route, with unusual pre-match motivational tools such as squeezing lemons, blaring club anthems from speakers during training sessions and hiring undercover pickpockets and freestylers.The Spaniard added: “What I like the most is that you can talk openly with somebody who is doing a very similar job in terms of the demands that we all have.“But, there is no competitive approach there and you can really be transparent and honest and share things that probably with a football coach that is playing in the league, you cannot do.“That’s a really good thing because somebody that is in your shoes daily, needs to make very similar calls even if they are different sports. So, it’s great to have that option.”Arteta will be relying on those tricks of the trade as Arsenal travel to St James’ Park to take on Newcastle in today’s early kick-off knowing there can be no more title race slip-ups.Arsenal ratings vs PrestonARSENAL cruised through their Carabao Cup tie at Preston.The Gunners won 3-0 to set up a home tie against Crystal Palace in the next round.Sun Sport’s Sam Dymond reveals who has done enough to feature in the quarter final – and who might be a bit worried.Tommy Setford – 6A clean sheet on debut for the teenager. After a quiet first half, he looked nervous when put under pressure by Preston’s forward.Jurrien Timber – 7Really looking the part in the Arsenal defence after injury. His crosses caused chaos before being replaced at half-timeWilliam Saliba – 7Settled back into the side after suspension, and was rarely troubled on a night where he continually swept up possession.Jakub Kiwior – 8Partnered Saliba admirably in defence, but showed his attacking worth by providing two assists.Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7A solid display before his removal on the hour, perhaps with one eye on the weekend.Jorginho – 7Kept things moving in midfield, and even showed off some sublime skill when the opportunity arose.Mikel Merino – 7A much more confident performance from the Spaniard following his goal on Sunday. Combined well with Martinelli and Nwaneri during the opening 45 minutes.Ethan Nwaneri – 9Serenaded by the Arsenal fans as ‘one of their own’, this talented teenager once again excited Gooners everywhere.The scorer of one sublime strike, he came so close to bagging a second goal too.Raheem Sterling – 7The Carabao Cup king did everything but score. Perhaps let down by his decision making, he’s looking more at home at Arsenal than he ever did at Chelsea.Gabriel Jesus – 8Constantly alive to the ball inside the box, he was rewarded with a first goal since January to get the scoring underway.Gabriel Martinelli – 8Often Arsenal’s biggest attacking threat with his direct running and ability to beat defenders. Replaced after taking a couple of heavy knocks.SubsThomas Partey – 6Replaced Timber at the break and once again did the job asked of him with few complaints.Kai Havertz – 8Scored a superb header shortly after his arrival as a half-time sub, and was an imposing figure in both penalty areas.Bukayo Saka – 6More minutes in the legs for the Arsenal star as he continues the recovery from his hamstring injury.Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6Misplaced a couple of passes after his introduction, but fits in well among the first-team squad.Ayden Heaven – 6Offered a glimpse of genuine pace as he made his senior debut for the final ten minutes.Three red cards in their opening eight Premier League outings have cost them seven points already, leaving them five points off the pace-setters and reigning champions City.Arsenal return to the ground that ultimately cost them the title last season thanks to Anthony Gordon’s controversial winner in a heated 1-0 defeat. They eventually finished the campaign two points off Guardiola’s winners on the final day.Arteta was charged by the FA but found not guilty by an independent regulatory commission for calling officials “embarrassing” and a “disgrace” for passing on three VAR checks on Gordon’s goal — including an offside call, a foul and the ball being out of play.The showdown itself was also close to boiling over after Kai Havertz’s rash lunge on Sean Longstaff and Bruno Guimaraes’ elbow on Jorginho.However, Arteta says his squad have become more emotionally “evolved” and “controlled” since then.He added: “The players have a memory of all the games that they play when there are certain situations in specific moments as an individual or a collective at certain grounds.“You relate that particular moment, or that smell, or that visual, with something that happened to you or the team. That’s inevitable.”READ MORE SUN STORIESDefenders Gabriel [knee] and Jurrien Timber [muscular] are expected to be fit after hobbling off during last weekend’s 2-2 draw with title rivals Liverpool.But skipper Martin Odegaard, with an ankle knock, and Riccardo Calafiori, suffering from a knee problem, remain out.The All Blacks trained at London Colney this weekCredit: Facebook/All BlacksGreen Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is also in the elite groupCredit: APHis relationship with Pep Guardiola has changed now they are title rivalsCredit: ReutersArsenal are desperate to avoid another slip-up at St James’ ParkCredit: Getty More

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      Watch awkward moment ESPN journalist congratulates player on his perfect English.. not realising star from New Zealand

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      A DUTCH sports reporter was left red-faced after praising a player’s ability to speak England – despite him being from New Zealand.Matt Garbett and his NAC Breda team-mates pulled off a stunning upset in their second game back in the Eredivisie last weekend.NAC Breda pulled off a shock upset against Ajax last weekendCredit: REXGoalscorer Matthew Garbett was involved in an awkward post-match interviewCredit: ESPN NEDERLANDBreda beat Dutch giants Ajax 2-1 at the Rat Verlegh Stadion just over a week after being battered by Groningen in their season opener.Garbett lit the blue touch paper in the 58th minute and was interviewed by ESPN Nederland after the match.The 22-year-old said of the minnows’ shock result: “Performances come down to the environment.”And we got a good culture here building up and I’m hoping that we can continue here.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”Thanks a lot,” the reporter replied. “And you speak good English.”Rather than point out he comes from a country where English is the predominant language, the classy Garbett said: “Cheers, I appreciate it.”Social media users, however, weren’t as kind, with one saying: “LMAO that is crazy.”Another said with a laughing emoji: “Was the Kiwi accent not a dead giveaway?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSNAC Breda are currently tenth in the Eredivisie tableCredit: EPAAnd another said: “This is wild.”One remarked with a series of laughing emojis: “This Dutch journo praised NAC Breda’s Matt Garbett on his English.Champions League releases new anthem as fuming fans say ‘the beautiful game has died'”He’s from New Zealand.”Another chimed in: “Shout out to the bloke on Dutch telly who congratulated Matt Garbett for being able to speak English.”Victory over Ajax fired Breda – who finished seventh in the Dutch second tier last season – into tenth place in the Eredivisie table.Breda boss Carl Hoefkens said of the historic win: “I think we can be very satisfied with the victory,“A point was certainly well deserved. Ajax may have had possession of the ball, but that didn’t matter much for us in this match.”It was important that we could inject at the right times and we did that. “I am very satisfied with this victory.” More

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      Declan Rice says England have taken on ‘no d***heads rule’ under Southgate as they take inspiration from All Blacks

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      DECLAN RICE says an All Blacks-style “no d***heads” culture is driving England to Euro 2024 glory.The New Zealand rugby team adopted the zero-tolerance policy a decade ago and Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate is a big admirer.
      Declan Rice has revealed England have a ‘no d***heads rule’Credit: Getty
      Gareth Southgate has taken inspiration from the All BlacksCredit: Rex
      Arsenal midfielder Rice says there is no sign of “d***heads” in England’s dressing room despite the intense club rivalries.
      He said: “Do you know what? You maybe get one or two… but we’ve not got one.
      “I’ve just played against Manchester City and I have probably spent most of my time on this trip with the City boys.
      “It just shows what it’s like. You have such a laugh and I’m already looking forward to coming back in three weeks.
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      “That’s a major credit to Gareth because of how he is.
      “The training is so good. We love coming here and I can’t speak highly enough of it.”
      The All Blacks’ culture is a means to the end of winning — and Rice revealed that England’s players learnt lessons by watching New Zealand beat Ireland to storm into the World Cup semi-finals last weekend.
      Arsenal’s £105million signing said: “I’m not really the biggest of rugby fans but the games that I watched the other night have been gripping.
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      New Zealand’s rugby team adopted their zero-tolerance policy a decade agoCredit: AP
      “Towards the end, Ireland had, like, 35 attacks in the last wave and New Zealand were on the line.
      “We can take lessons from the fact that it’s about leaving everything out there. If you want to win, you’ve got to do everything mentally and physically.
      “All the subs that came on to the pitch, they all knew their roles.
      “There was a lot of inspiration to take,  especially from our England side as well, who were written off a lot and are showing a lot of fight and character.”
      England’s 3-1 win over Italy on Tuesday sealed Euro 2024 qualification and has fans dreaming the team could become football’s major force, as the All Blacks are in rugby.
      Rice, 24, said: “Gareth has met the All Blacks a few times.
      “We’ve had some people in before to do some talks. Not only the All Blacks. England as well, South Africa.
      England beat Italy on Tuesday to qualify for Euro 2024Credit: Getty
      “How to get over the line. How to do things differently and how to have that mindset of, ‘We ain’t getting beaten’.
      “That is what we’re  starting to achieve. We have all the talent but it is about that mindset and  drive to be the best.
      “Next summer is a chance to do something no English team has  done.
      “We have to be level-headed about it but there is one objective and that is to win on foreign soil.
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      “We can talk about it as much as we can but we know, as players, it is now time to step up. There is no need for fear.
      “We went to Naples and won in Italy for the first time in ages. We beat Italy at Wembley after they beat us at the last Euros — big performances. We’re ready.” More

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      Fans claim Kylian Mbappe has ‘no clue what’s going on’ after PSG star reacts during France’s win over New Zealand

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      FANS are convinced that Kylian Mbappe doesn’t understand rugby as he watched on perplexed as France beat New Zealand.The Rugby World Cup got underway last night with the host nation beating the All Blacks 27-13.
      Mbappe’s reaction to France’s try seemed delayedCredit:
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      He eventually lifted his arms in joyCredit:
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      Supporters think Kylian Mbappe doesn’t understand rugbyCredit: Rex
      Mbappe seemed far less interested than international team-mate Antoine GriezmannCredit: Rex
      Among the special guests at the Stade de France were football quartet Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele and Dayot Upamecano.
      Cameras kept an eye on them as they watched on from the stands and fans believe the PSG star didn’t have a clue what was going on.
      France attacked as a stony-faced Mbappe looked on and eventually scored a try.
      The crowd celebrated and the 24-year-old joined in by raising his arms but some supporters think his reaction was late and he was just trying to fit in.
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      One said on social media: “He raised his hands because others did. Mbappe is so hilarious.”
      Another reacted: “This man has no idea what is going on.”
      A third added: “He looks like he doesn’t understand the game but is just celebrating like everyone else.”
      More commented: “He seems so confused and lost.”
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      France beat New Zealand as the hosts kicked-off the World Cup in styleCredit: Getty
      More believed only Griezmann seemed to enjoy his night out at the rugby, as a fan wrote: “The only person who looks interested amongst them is Griezmann. Dembele and Mbappe are not amused.”
      The France team will return to their more familiar game on Tuesday as they meet Germany in a friendly.
      They already beat the Republic of Ireland 2-0 earlier in the international break.
      As for the rugby, Mbappe will have another attempt to get into the sport on Thursday as France face Namibia.
      The 2018 World Cup winner remains at PSG for the time being after the club failed to offload him over the summer.
      Mbappe has informed the Parisians that he plans to run down his contract at the Ligue 1 champions and then leave on a free in 2024. More

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      Jake Paul and Sonny Bill Williams in talks over shock boxing fight, reveals New Zealand Rugby World Cup winner

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      SONNY BILL WILLIAMS has revealed talks have started for a fight against Jake Paul. YouTuber-turned prizefighting star Paul announced he will return to the ring in August for his sixth professional bout.
      Jake Paul is in talks to fight Sonny Bill WilliamsCredit: Rex
      Sonny Bill Williams is a New Zealand rugby world cup winnerCredit: Getty
      The American named New Zealand rugby World Cup winner Williams as a potential opponent.
      And now talks have started between the pair as Paul was warned not to underestimate the All Blacks legend.
      Williams, 36, told Nine and Stan Sport: “I’m maybe looking at August, getting back in the ring.
      “Jake Paul, his people have reached out to mine and they’re talking so who knows.
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      “The main thing is I’m very excited and very grateful to be back in the ring, on Stan, boxing.
      “If he does decide to take that fight, he would have underestimated me quite a bit by watching old footage, old fights.
      “I feel in the last six months I’ve improved tenfold, so it’s the confidence I have in my ability.”
      Williams has been a boxer since 2009 but juggled it with a rugby career. His record now stands at 9-0.
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      That was until he retired in 2021 to focus on fighting and most recently knocked out Australian rugby rules footballer Barry Hall, 45.
      Paul, 25, only had his first fight in 2020, beating online rival ‘AnEsonGib’.
      He followed that up with KOs over ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37.
      Paul then beat ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40, on points and then by knockout.
      The rematch followed after Tommy Fury, 22, pulled out of their celebrity grudge match with a broken rib.
      It means Paul is yet to face a recognised boxer but Williams is ready to change that.
      A weight agreement would need to be struck as Paul has fought only at 190lb (13st 5lb), just under the cruiserweight limit.
      And Williams, a heavyweight, last scaled at 240lb (17st 1lb) meaning he would need to come down.
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      He said: “It would probably be a catchweight fight, I’d probably have to drop under 100kg.
      “I know he sits at around 95-96kg, so that could work. He’s a powerful athlete and I’m exactly the same, except a bigger version, a taller version, a longer-limbed version.
      “I’m just as good on my feet, if not better than he is.”
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      Jake Paul called out to future fight with Sonny Bill Williams by New Zealand rugby legend’s trainer Andy Lee

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      JAKE PAUL has been called out to a “future fight” with Sonny Bill Williams. The YouTuber-turned prizefighter recently returned to the gym to begin training for his boxing return.
      Jake Paul has been called out to a ‘future fight’ with Sonny Bill WilliamsCredit: Instagram
      Sonny Bill Williams and trainer Andy LeeCredit: Instagram @sonnybillwilliams
      And it did not take long for Paul, 25, to announce he will be back in the ring in just five months time.
      He said on Instagram: “August I’m back baby. Anyone’s who’s been talking, y’all going to be silenced again.
      “I’m knocking y’all the f*** out, no cap.”
      Responding to the clip, Williams’ coach, former middleweight world champion Andy Lee, proposed a bout with the ex-All Blacks star.
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      Lee, 37, tweeted: “Future fight @SonnyBWilliams vs @jakepaul.”
      The former New Zealand international, 36, retired from rugby last year and has since focussed on boxing again.
      Williams is currently 9-0 and most recently beat Australian rules footballer Barry Hall, 45, in one round.
      He has been training alongside heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, 33, and contender Joseph Parker, 30.
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      Paul meanwhile was last in the ring in December when he knocked out Tyron Woodley, 39, in their late-notice rematch.
      Woodley had been beaten on points four months earlier but replaced Tommy Fury, 22, who pulled out injured.
      Paul added to KOs over online rival ‘AnEsonGib’, ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, 37.
      Jake Paul training for his boxing returnCredit: Instagram More

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      Is Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall on TV? Channel, start time and live stream for boxing match Down Under

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      IT’S rugby vs Aussie rules as Sonny Bill Williams fights in a midweek boxing clash.SBW, who has won the Rugby World Cup twice with the All Blacks, is currently 8-0-0 in the ring.
      Sonny Bill Williams is looking to keep up his unblemished boxing recordCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And now he faces former AFL premiership captain Barry Hall in what has been dubbed the ‘Turf War’.
      Hall even HEADBUTTED the former All Black in the weigh-in, with Williams, 36, admitting he was “nervous.”
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      What time does Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall start?

      Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall takes place on Wednesday, March 23.
      The fight night commences at 7am UK time – 6pm local time, with the main event to follow later in the evening.
      It takes place at the Aware Super Theatre at the ICC Exhibition Centre in Sydney.

      What TV channel is Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall on and can I live stream it?
      Unfortunately Sonny Bill Williams vs Barry Hall is not on TV in the UK or Australia.
      However, streaming service Stan have the rights to the fight Down Under.
      Viewers in Australia can purchase the fight for £28 (AS$50).
      Aussies can also get a 30-day FREE trial of Stan.
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      Sonny Bill Williams quits rugby to become full-time boxer as body can no longer ‘meet the demands’ of sport

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      SONNY BILL WILLIAMS has quit rugby to become a full-time boxer as his body can no longer ‘meet the demands’ of the sport.
      Williams, already 7-0 in the ring,  won two rugby union World Cups with New Zealand in 2011 and 2015.

      Sonny Bill Williams has quit rugby to become a full-time boxerCredit: Instagram @sonnybillwilliams

      Sonny Bill Williams won two rugby union World Cups with New Zealand in 2011 and 2015Credit: PA:Press Association

      He last played in rugby league for Sydney Roosters, but will hang up his boots in the sport altogether now.
      Williams told Nine Network: “I was humble enough to understand my knee couldn’t meet the demands, although the mind wanted to, of the week in and week out footy, especially in the NRL.”
      The second-row forward played his last game of rugby league in October in a semi-final loss to the Canberra Raiders in the 2020 NRL playoffs.
      He was then in line to play in the 2021 season with Toronto Wolfpack.

      But the deal fell through after the Canadian team was denied readmission to the mainly England-based Super League.
      Williams will now focus his efforts on boxing once again, having campaigned as a heavyweight from 2009-2015.
      His last fight was a points win against American Chauncy Welliver, but the Kiwi was last year open to facing the returning Mike Tyson, 54.
      Williams has the backing of his wife Alana, and will now have more time to prepare for bouts, opposed to the six weeks he used to squeeze into his rugby schedule.

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      He said: “I spoke to my manager, I said: ‘I’m keen to get back into the ring, I’ve got a couple of years, I’m 35’.
      “I spoke to the wife first and she had blank eyes, but like usual she supported me.
      “I want to know how I will go in six months instead of six weeks.”

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