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      Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford go out for dinner after opening door for all but THREE Man Utd stars to leave

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      SIR JIM RATCLIFFE and his chief lieutenant headed out for dinner at The Ivy after opening the door for all but THREE players to leave Manchester United.The British billionaire has taken over football operations at Old Trafford having paid £1.03bn for a 27.7 per cent stake in the club.Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford enjoyed dinner at The IvyCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeBrailsford (centre) and Ratcliffe (right) were spotted leaving the restaurant last nightCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe Man Utd chiefs were joined by three other men for the bite to eatCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeSir Jim Ratcliffe is looking to restore United to the top after purchasing a stake in the clubCredit: PAThe 71-year-old and his Ineos Director of Sport Sir Dave Brailsford have since set about trying to rebuild the whole club from top to bottom.United confirmed the appointment of Jason Wilcox as technical director last month from Southampton.That came after Man Utd revealed ex-Man City man Omar Berrada as their new chief executive.A new sporting director is yet to be officially appointed but is expected to be Newcastle’s Dan Ashworth, who is on gardening leave, with more talks to thrash out compensation set to take place.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIt was also announced interim chief executive Patrick Stewart and chief financial officer Cliff Baty will leave United at the end of the season this week.Meanwhile, Ratcliffe and Brailsford are also hoping to make huge strides on the pitch – and that will start with a huge clearout.It emerged that United will “listen to offers” for all but THREE of their squad in this summer’s transfer window.Agents and rival clubs are believed to be well aware of their policy with only young trio Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho not up for grabs.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSClub captain Bruno Fernandes has since hinted that he could quit Old Trafford this summer while the future of boss Erik ten Hag remains under huge scrutiny as he tries to prepare for the upcoming FA Cup Final against Man City.Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford will resist any attempt to get rid of him at the end of the season.Manchester United’s fall from glory since Sir Alex Ferguson That meant that Ratcliffe and Brailsford had plenty to chew the fat over as they met up at The Ivy in Manchester last night.The two chiefs were joined by three other men for the working dinner in the city centre as they continue their plans to try and restore the club to its former glories.Ratcliffe was spotted wearing white trousers and a denim shirt, accompanied with a brown jacket.And Brailsford, wearing the glasses, had matching white trousers along with a dark top.The meal could also have been planned to mark Ratcliffe winning an 18 month planning battle after a neighbour row over beehives and a tennis court.Man Utd are ‘dynamic and entertaining’… but not in a good way, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      MUCH guffawing when Erik ten Hag proclaimed his Manchester United side as “one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams” in the Premier League after a 1-1 home draw with Burnley.
      But I agree with him.
      This season I’ve watched live as United beat Liverpool and Wolves 4-3, drew 3-3 with Coventry and Galatasaray and lost 4-3 at Bayern Munich and Copenhagen.
      I also watched on telly as they were beaten 4-3 at Chelsea.
      As a neutral, I can’t remember seeing any team involved in quite so many mental matches during the course of one season.
      The problem is Ten Hag isn’t there to produce chaotic entertainment for the likes of me, he’s there to make Manchester United successful and make their fans happy — which is an entirely different metric.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column here
      Or click here to check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles.

      We revealed how he had faced accusations he was turning his seven acre waterside property in Hampshire’s New Forest into an “industrial site”.The British businessman built two huge barns, a tennis court and a pergola without consent and applied for retrospective permission from the planning authority in 2022.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe has now been granted planning permission for developments at his £6m holiday home which included a honey-making factory.Ranked as Britain’s second wealthiest man with an estimated worth of £29bn, the petrochemicals magnate has now successfully argued his case after a protracted process.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Under-fire Pochettino admits Chelsea fans are much nicer to him in person – because they’re scared of his DOG

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO is suffering dogs’ abuse as boss at Chelsea this season.From being booed by his own fans in the stands to trolled mercilessly from a safe distance by internet diehards accusing him of wrecking the club from within.Beagle-eyed fans often spot Mauricio Pochettino out with his dog Sansa, who he reckons might be why they act more kindly than onlineCredit: Instagram / pochettinoPochettino says his dog ensures fans in real life are no paws for concernCredit: RexFunnily enough, it is a different story when Chelsea’s head coach meets the punters face to face while out walking his dog in what little spare time he gets away from trying to build a team capable of chasing consistent honours.Pochettino said: “Maybe it is because they are scared of my dog — because it is a big dog.“It’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback. It’s massive. Maybe they are nice with me because of that?“I spend one hour, maybe one hour and a half with my dog and sometimes I meet the fans in different places and they ask me things. I can tell them the truth.READ MORE TOP STORIES“Fans sometimes get an image that is not real. That is fake.“Maybe sometimes my words are taken or a photograph is taken of me looking sad but I am not a sad person. I laugh a lot, I smile.“I am very positive. I am not acting. I try not to act.“Sometimes people get the wrong idea. And if you face me on the street you will become in love — especially if I have my dog.Most read in FootballPochettino tells supporters ‘the truth’ when they stop to chatCredit: GettyCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I walk every day with my dog in different places I feel the appreciation from the fans.“On social media, it can be, ‘Hey, you must do this, do that’ but here, it is the opposite.Chelseas midfield struggles with Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez“When I am on the street, the people are really good.“They appreciate and give us credit for working in a project and process that is so difficult, because the people who understand football know what is going on here.“They appreciate our commitment, the way we behave and the way we believe and support all the decisions that were taken before we arrived.“All we want is to help and add our knowledge and experience to be more competitive and help the team win games. That is what is most important.”Poch’s terrifying-sounding pooch Sansa is named after a character in Game of Thrones, Sansa Stark.It’s a Rhodesian Ridgeback. It’s massive. Maybe they are nice with me because of that?Mauricio PochettinoThis so-called captive queen apparently starts off with a naive view of the world but she becomes a more ‘hardened individual after suffering one betrayal and cruelty after another’.After almost 15 years in coaching, more than five of those spent at Thursday evening’s bitter opponents  Tottenham, there may be more to the dog’s name  than we imagine.Pochettino certainly needs his Chelsea players to be dogs of war on Thursday evening — eight years to the day since the infamous Battle of the Bridge.That was when Tottenham’s dreams of a first Premier League title were crushed by a surprisingly pumped-up Blues team enduring their worst season for two decades.Thiago Silva, 39, has announced his upcoming departureCredit: GettyOur beautiful game is broken, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd

      WHEN Manchester United got lucky in their FA Cup semi-final, Antony’s first instinct was to goad heartbroken opponents Coventry. To rub their noses in the dirt.
      Antony seems to be a vile individual but this isn’t really about Antony. Because Antony is merely a symptom of the hideous sickness within England’s top flight.
      There is so much wrong.
      After our elite clubs persuaded the FA to completely scrap Cup replays — which gave us Ronnie Radford and Ricky Villa and Ryan Giggs — without due recompense or reasoning with the rest of English football.
      The previous day, after his Manchester City side had defeated Chelsea in the other FA Cup semi-final, Pep Guardiola whinged about the fixture scheduling of TV companies who effectively pay much of his £20m salary.
      Up at Wolves, Guardiola’s friend and rival Mikel Arteta was playing the same sad song about fixture congestion, despite his Arsenal side having played two fewer games this season than Coventry — who don’t have £50m squad players to rotate with.
      Chelsea, oh Chelsea. The one-time plaything of a Russian oligarch now owned by financially incontinent venture capitalists who have piddled £1billion on a squad of players who fight like weasels in a sack about who should bask in the personal glory of scoring the penalty that puts them 5-0 up against Everton.
      Read Dave Kidd’s full column as he takes aim at Nottingham Forest, Fulham’s ticket prices, the 39th game, VAR and much more…

      Tottenham’s Mousa Dembele received a six-match ban after being sent off for violent conduct.Pochettino, 52, was in the away dugout that eventful night and football’s man of peace even got caught up in the scrums as the game spiralled out of control with 12 bookings — nine for his Spurs.Anger took over from football as Spurs handed the title to Leicester  and the game was used as a benchmark for learning purposes.Poch said: “We used this game after time, time, time, to talk and to see and to review and to reuse to try to learn from this game.“Players like Eric Dier were young and it was out of control. He became more mature after this game. We used all this experience to be better and better and better.“Son, Dele Alli, different players involved in this game.“We were playing well but we missed how to control the emotion when you compete for big things.“That was the point that made us more mature and to start the season after believing.“Then happened different things, circumstances that affected the  situation of the team.We have to be careful how we judge the young players because this is about them making mistakes and how they learn and improve.Mauricio Pochettino“We realised with this group we could go and fight for big things. It was tough but at that moment the team showed great character.“I don’t remember their position in the table. I think they were mid-table like we are now.“But we were talking about massive players . . . Hazard, John Terry, Costa, Willian, Matic, Azpilicueta, Cahill.“We have to be careful how we judge the young players because this is about them making mistakes and how they learn and improve — and then maybe they can perform better.“But we have worked out in our head what we need to do next season.”Whatever it is it will have to be without veteran defender Thiago Silva, 39, who announced he is leaving after four years.What should have been a one-year stay has stretched and the Brazil legend is a hugely influential figure in the dressing room.Poch said: “It’s true that over the years it is more difficult to find this type of player. We are talking about a 39-year-old. It is not easy to find this profile of player.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He is an amazing guy, an amazing professional. Nearly 40, an amazing career.“The players, the fans, the club is going to miss him but he is happy. He is so proud of his career here at Chelsea. I wish him the best.” More

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      Huge blow for Tottenham as Premier League officially LOSE out on 5th Champions League spot thanks to Dortmund win

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      TOTTENHAM have suffered a huge blow as the Premier League is set to miss out on a fifth Champions League place.Borussia Dortmund beat PSG 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash to secure a European Performance Spot for Germany.Borussia Dortmund’s win means the Bundesliga will have the fifth Champions League placeCredit: AFPUefa is set to award two additional Champions League qualification spots to the two countries that top their co-efficient rankings.Italy had secured one of the spots while England have battled Germany for the second throughout the campaign.The Bundesliga will now have five teams competing in the Champions League next season thanks to results in recent weeks.Bayern Munich knocked out Arsenal and West Ham were beaten by Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League last month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLManchester City also failed to progress against Real Madrid, leaving Aston Villa as the only English club left in Europe after Unai Emery’s side beat Lille on penalties in the Europa Conference League.Villa are on course to qualify for next season’s Champions League and are fourth place in the league – seven points ahead of Spurs having played two games more.Tottenham could now finish in fifth – a spot they may have thought would have given them a place in the Champions League next season.But instead the team that finishes fifth in the Bundesliga will now compete in Europe’s premier competition – which could be Dortmund.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIf that happens the Bundesliga would forfeit one of its places in the Europa League, as per ESPN.Dortmund could meet Bayern Munich in the Champions League final in what would be a repeat of the 2013 final.Frank Warren reveals he was ‘quite close’ to joining Premier League club despite being massive Arsenal fan More

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      Marcus Rashford will resist Man Utd’s attempts to cash in on £80m star as Red Devils face huge pay off to get rid of him

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      MARCUS RASHFORD will resist any attempt by Manchester United to sell him this summer.The Red Devils are ready to cash in on the £80million-rated, underperforming England star.Marcus Rashford will resist Manchester United’s attempts to sell him in the summerCredit: GettySir Jim Ratcliffe is open to selling most of the squad as part of a huge change-upCredit: GettyNew part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is undertaking a total overhaul of the Old Trafford squad.And Rashford would raise the most cash because any sale of an academy product would become pure profit. A transfer would allow United to splash more money in the summer.But forward Rashford, 26, does not want to leave his boyhood club as he is happy in Manchester.He is under contract until 2028 on a deal worth £325,000 a week and it is unlikely he would find any club willing to match those terms.READ MORE ON MAN UTDMan Utd face handing Rashford a massive pay-off if they try to force him out the door.He scored 30 goals in 56 United games last season and attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid before signing his new deal last July.But his form has dropped dramatically since.Rashford has only eight club goals this term and, rather than being the first name on the team sheet, has been regularly dropped or subbed.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFans have also grown frustrated with the home-grown star, booing him at the FA Cup semi-final when he was taken off towards the end of normal time.Rashford’s relationship with manager Erik ten Hag has also broken down to the point where the pair barely speak.Gary Neville reveals Man Utd stars would be ‘killed’ if they broke four unwritten rules in matchesTen Hag is furious with the player for ignoring his warnings about his off-pitch lifestyle after he partied following the 3-0 derby defeat last October.Then he was seen partying again in Belfast until the early hours of January 26 when he was supposed to be training that day.Rashford rang in sick and was dropped from the squad for the FA Cup tie at Newport two days later.As well as his place in United’s team now under scrutiny, he could miss out on a Euros place.Erik ten Hag is facing the sack at the end of the seasonCredit: PA More

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      Brighton target former Man Utd coach to be their new manager if Roberto De Zerbi quits

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      BRIGHTON will target Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna if Roberto De Zerbi leaves the club this summer, according to reports.The Seagulls have endured a torrid run of form, failing to win any of their last six Premier League games.Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has overseen a poor run of form at the AmexCredit: ReutersBrighton will be interested in Ipswich boss Kieran McKennaCredit: AlamyThey have also picked up just six victories from their last 28 league matches.That has seen De Zerbi’s side – who were in Europe this season – slip to 12th in the table, four points adrift of the top half.And it has led to speculation over the future of Italian De Zerbi, 44, who took over in September 2022 and led Brighton to Europa League qualification last season.He had been linked with moves to Liverpool and Bayern Munich, but appears to have been overlooked for both.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChelsea, Manchester United and AC Milan have also been mooted as potential destinations.Now, according to The Guardian, the Seagulls have made Ipswich head coach McKenna, 37, their top target should they be looking for a new manager in the summer.Brighton are understood to be “paying close attention” to the man who worked as a first-team coach under Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick at Man Utd.He joined the Tractor Boys in December 2021 and guided them to promotion from League One last season.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNow they are on the brink of a second consecutive promotion, needing just a point from their final game of the campaign to secure a return to the Premier League after 22 years away.However, reports are Brighton will push to bring McKenna in irrespective of whether or not Ipswich make it into the top flight.Who could be Man Utd’s next manager after Ten Hag?McKenna is under contract with the Championship club until 2027That means that Ipswich will be able to demand hefty compensation should he decide he wants to leave.Klopp has botched his Liverpool exit… and it’s cost him his legacy, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      NOW we know Jurgen Klopp’s final major trophy haul at Liverpool — one Champions League, one Premier League, one FA Cup, two League Cups and (if you must) a World Club Cup.
      But where does his reign stand among the greatest of the Premier League era?
      In black-and-white terms, Klopp is way behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola, the only two men to have won multiple Premier Leagues and a Champions League at the same club.
      Those two sit alongside Brian Clough, Bob Paisley and Sir Matt Busby as the undoubted all-time managerial greats of the English game.
      But Klopp ranks in the next tier down — with Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho (the Chelsea version), Bill Shankly and Don Revie.
      These were all men with the strength of character to transform their clubs in their own image and enjoy success but who did not win as much as they might have done.
      Had Klopp managed to keep his intentions under wraps and ended up with another title, perhaps even a treble or quadruple, he’d have edged himself up into that highest echelon with Ferguson, Guardiola, Clough, Paisley and Busby.
      But deciding the timing and the manner of your exit is one of the toughest calls for any manager or sportsman.
      Klopp got it wrong.
      Read Dave Kidd’s take on Klopp’s demise in full here.
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      Fans spot Kevin Nolan’s classy gesture before hugging Klopp and joke Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall ‘needs to learn’

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      FANS have turned a “very humble” Kevin Nolan gesture with Jurgen Klopp into another excuse to troll Newcastle assistant boss Jason Tindall.London Stadium coach Nolan jumped out of the way and pointed to David Moyes, so that Liverpool chief Klopp would shake the West Ham chief’s hand first following Saturday’s 2-2 draw.Nolan took evasive action to avoid shaking Klopp’s hand firstKlopp was embraced by Moyes before Nolan stepped back inIn contrast, Tindall has been labelled a “mad dog” as well as an “attention seeker” and even had his Wikipedia page changed over his habit of moving in for hand-grasping ahead of Toon boss Eddie Howe.Viewers hailed Hammers’ legend Nolan as a “proper football man” who showed “humility” and “pure respect” to Moyes.The ex-Newcastle and West Ham midfielder waited patiently for Moyes to shake hands with Klopp and then hugged the German himself.But many reckon it showed up Tindall’s antics in a bad light.READ MORE TOP STORIESOne claimed: “Newcastle’s assistant would have made himself the main character.”A second wrote: “NUFC assistant coach needs to learn!”And a third joked: “Enough to have Jason Tindall turning in his sun bed.”Many supporters reckon Nolan avoiding shaking hands before Moyes was a perfect tribute to outgoing icon Klopp.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKlopp has botched his Liverpool exit… and it’s cost him his legacy, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      NOW we know Jurgen Klopp’s final major trophy haul at Liverpool — one Champions League, one Premier League, one FA Cup, two League Cups and (if you must) a World Club Cup.
      But where does his reign stand among the greatest of the Premier League era?
      In black-and-white terms, Klopp is way behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola, the only two men to have won multiple Premier Leagues and a Champions League at the same club.
      Those two sit alongside Brian Clough, Bob Paisley and Sir Matt Busby as the undoubted all-time managerial greats of the English game.
      But Klopp ranks in the next tier down — with Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho (the Chelsea version), Bill Shankly and Don Revie.
      These were all men with the strength of character to transform their clubs in their own image and enjoy success but who did not win as much as they might have done.
      Had Klopp managed to keep his intentions under wraps and ended up with another title, perhaps even a treble or quadruple, he’d have edged himself up into that highest echelon with Ferguson, Guardiola, Clough, Paisley and Busby.
      But deciding the timing and the manner of your exit is one of the toughest calls for any manager or sportsman.
      Klopp got it wrong.
      Read Dave Kidd’s take on Klopp’s demise in full here.
      Or click here to check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles.

      One said: “That’s the hands of a legend. We are going to miss Jürgen Klopp.”Another added: “Klopp’s a class act, end of an era for Liverpool. Nolan’s got good form too, respect all around.”‘F—ing too big, teeth are too bright.. I’ll be glad he’s gone’, says David Moyes in bizarre X-rated farewell to KloppBut most of the comments simply praised Nolan.One fan summed up the feelings of many: “It’s called loyalty and KN has always carried himself well both off and on the field.”Meanwhile, eager Tindall has seen his hand snubbed by managers – who preferred to shake with Howe first.And last summer his Wikipedia entry was briefly edited to: “Jason James Tindall (born 15 November 1977) is an English professional football manager and former player, who is currently the centre of attention at Newcastle United.”Aston Villa’s Unai Emery is one boss who has snubbed a handshake from Jason Tindall, choosing to grasp Eddie Howe’s had first instead More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star who hasn’t played a single game all season open to staying after contract expires in summer

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Tom Heaton is reportedly open to staying at the club after his contract expires this summer.The goalkeeper has found game time hard to come by since returning to the club in the summer of 2021 and is yet to feature this season.Tom Heaton could stay at Manchester United after his contract expiresCredit: GettyBut he has played an important role off the pitch and was part of a core group of leaders under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.Erik ten Hag persuaded Heaton to stay at the club last summer amid interest from Luton, with the keeper penning a one-year deal.Now Heaton is in the final two months of his contract, which is unlikely to be renewed.The former England star is believed to be considering his options but is open to remaining at Old Trafford in a coaching capacity, report Manchester Evening News.READ MORE ON MAN UTDHeaton, 38, has made three appearances for United including one in the Champions League.He arrived at the club hoping to be second choice behind Dean Henderson, who Solskjaer promised would be No1 with De Gea listed for sale, and shared his disappointment at not playing enough.Heaton said: “I was hoping [to be second choice]. I was hoping to go in and challenge.”I knew the situation so, to some degree, it was my own fault but you always back yourself a little bit. I can’t have too many complaints.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSVictory his never been less glorious than this for Man Utd, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      PROBABLY only Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United could book a place in an FA Cup final while hanging their heads in shame.
      Minutes after the final whistle of this ridiculous semi-final, Coventry’s magnificent underdogs were performing a lap of honour to their cheering fans — while most of United’s players and supporters had disappeared.
      Then the Wembley PA system started blaring out ‘Glory, Glory Man United!’ and everybody started laughing out loud.
      Victory has never been less glorious.
      As a party-starter, it fell flat. As a stab at dark humour, it was sensational.
      Even by United’s standards of low farce this was ridiculous.
      Now even the unlikely scenario of a final victory over City is unlikely to save Ten Hag’s job.
      After all, Louis van Gaal was axed days after United last won this competition in 2016 and his side were never as bad as this current lot.
      Read Dave Kidd’s thoughts on the game in full.
      Or check out all of Dave Kidd’s articles.

      “I always felt a little bit of unfinished business [at the club] from my point of view and there were a lot of positives to coming back. The fact is that as a footballer, there’s no substitute for playing.”United are reportedly willing to listen to offers for all but three of their stars – Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho.Ex-Man Utd history maker Josh Harrop becomes unemployed aged 28 More

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      Fans ‘have to do a double take’ as Premier League laugh at video of Arsenal’s ‘blatant attempt of cheating’

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      FANS are up in arms after the Premier League laughed at a video of attempted Arsenal “cheating”.The Premier League’s official X account shared a video from an incident during the North London Derby where Ben White tried to undo Gugliemo Vicario’s gloves.Ben White pestered Gugliemo Vicario at a corner by trying to undo his glovesFans have slammed the Premier League for making light of the incidentWhite was praised for his underhand tactics by Gunners fans at the time, but the Prem have now come under fire.That is because they added the caption: “Ben White trying to undo Guglielmo Vicario’s gloves 😅”Supporters took exception to post with many slamming the organisation for laughing at the situation, which some claim was “blatant cheating”.One reacted saying: “Had to double take at the Premier League official page laughing at a blatant attempt of cheating.”READ MORE ON ARSENALAnother added: “The official Premier League page is laughing at cheating😱”A third wrote: “There’s absolutely nothing funny here.”And another commented: “This isn’t funny. This is an attempt to cheat.”White unsettled Vicario at a corner which Arsenal scored from to open the scoring against Tottenham.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeet 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.

      White stood next to Vicario and as well as the usual pushing and shoving, he appeared to try to undo the keeper’s gloves.Twice Vicario tried to push White off but the Gunners star remained persistent and his pestering paid off.’Bravest fan in the world’ spotted in the Tottenham end with an ARSENAL shirt after turning up with wrong ticket More