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      Tom Lockyer discharged from hospital and begins rehabilitation after cardiac arrest in Bournemouth clash

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      TOM LOCKYER has been discharged from hospital, Luton have confirmed.The Hatters captain will begin his rehabilitation at home after suffering a cardiac arrest against Bournemouth.
      Tom Lockyer has been released from hospital and begun his rehabilitationCredit: Getty
      In a statement, the club said: “We are thankful to report that our captain Tom Lockyer has now begun a period of rehabilitation from the comfort of his own home after he was discharged from hospital on Wednesday.
      “This encouraging news follows a successful procedure that took place on Tuesday whereby Tom had an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) device fitted to prevent a repeat of Saturday’s incident.
      “The Club, Tom and the Lockyer family would like to take this opportunity to repeat our collective heartfelt thanks to all at Bournemouth, their supporters, club officials and especially their medical staff and midfielder Philip Billing, who was the first to reach Tom on the pitch and summon assistance.
      “Supported by the actions of Bournemouth’s medical team and local paramedics, it was ultimately the protocols instilled and professional actions of our own medical staff that gave Tom this chance to recover and to whom we are thankful.”
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      Lockyer collapsed during Saturday’s match between Bournemouth and Luton at the Vitality Stadium.
      The match was abandoned as a result of the incident, with the Premier League since confirming it will be replayed in full.
      Luton also revealed the issue the defender experienced was different to what caused his collapse in May’s play-off final at Wembley.
      The statement added: “The clinical advice Tom and the Club has taken since the Championship play-off final has been conducted by the most renowned cardiologists, who have been involved at every step, along with a team of supporting multi-disciplinary consultants.
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      “We can now confirm that the tests taken this week had revealed that the issue Tom experienced on Saturday was different to the atrial fibrillation he suffered in May.”
      The Wales international moved to Kenilworth Road from Charlton in 2020 and was later named club captain.
      He has made 117 appearances for the club, including 14 in the Premier League this season, and scored seven goals. More

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      Premier League confirm latest TV selections including huge clash on same night as Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

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      THE PREMIER LEAGUE have confirmed their latest round of TV selections for February.Amongst them are Chelsea’s trip to Manchester City, which will take place on the same night as Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk.
      The Premier League TV picks for February have been confirmedCredit: Rex
      Saudi Arabia will host the heavyweight unification bout on February 17.
      City will welcome Chelsea to the Etihad Stadium at 5:30pm live on Sky Sports on the same night.
      Their clash is one of 20 top-flight matches selected for TV coverage in February.
      However, a number of those fixtures could be rescheduled due to potential clashes with the Carabao Cup and FA Cup.
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      Treble winners City are set to visit Brentford on Sky Sports at 8pm on February 5.
      The match will be moved forward two days, though, if either side is involved in an FA Cup fourth round replay.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea vs Tottenham is currently scheduled for 8pm on February 23, live on Sky Sports.
      Chelsea’s potential involvement in the Carabao Cup final would cause that match to be rescheduled, though.
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      Premier League TV selections for February 2024
      Everton vs Tottenham – 12:30pm Feb 3 (TNT Sports)
      Sheffield United vs Aston Villa – 5:30pm Feb 3 (Sky Sports)
      Manchester United vs West Ham – 2pm Feb 4 (sky Sports)
      Arsenal vs Liverpool – 4:30pm Feb 4 (Sky Sports)
      Brentford vs Manchester City – 8pm Feb 5 (Sky Sports)*
      Manchester City vs Everton – 2:30pm Feb 10 (TNT Sports)
      Nottingham Forest vs Newcastle – 5:30pm Feb 10 (Sky Sports)
      West Ham vs Arsenal – 2pm Feb 11 (Sky Sports)
      Aston Villa vs Manchester United – 4:30pm Feb 11 (Sky Sports)
      Crystal Palace vs Chelsea – 8pm Feb 12 (Sky Sports)
      Brentford vs Liverpool – 12:30pm Feb 17 (TNT Sports)
      Manchester City vs Chelsea – 5:30pm Feb 17 (Sky Sports)
      Sheffield United vs Brighton – 2pm Feb 18 (Sky Sports)
      Luton vs Manchester United – 4:30pm Feb 18 (Sky Sports)
      Everton vs Crystal Palace – 8pm Feb 19 (Sky Sports)
      Chelsea vs Tottenham – 8pm Feb 23 (Sky Sports)**
      Bournemouth vs Manchester City – 17:30pm Feb 24 (Sky Sports)
      Arsenal vs Newcastle – 8pm Feb 24 (TNT Sports)
      Wolves vs Sheffield United – 1:30pm Feb 25 (Sky Sports)
      West Ham vs Brentford – 8pm Feb 26 (Sky Sports)***
      * Moved to 8pm Feb 3 if either club in an FA Cup 4th round replay
      ** Subject to Chelsea’s involvement in Carabao Cup final
      *** Moved to 12:30pm Feb 24 if either club in FA Cup 5th round

      The Blues will face Middlesbrough in a two-legged semi-final next month.
      Sky Sports’ coverage of West Ham vs Brentford will also be moved from February 26 at 8pm if either club makes it to the FA Cup fifth round.
      In the event one of them is still in the competition, the match will instead be played at 12:30pm on February 24. More

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      Premier League teams will be BANNED from European Super League thanks to legislation introduced by Rishi Sunak

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      ENGLISH teams are set to be BANNED from the European Super League.The controversial proposal could come back into the limelight after a court determined Fifa and Uefa acted against law when they blocked its formation in 2021.
      English sides could be banned from any ESL comebackCredit: Getty
      Twelve clubs tried to form a breakaway division but after much backlash the sides pulled out one by one.
      But following the court’s new ruling, the European Super League is back in the fold with Barcelona already revealing they are “satisfied” with the decision.
      However, the British government could prevent Premier League teams from being involved in its possible comeback.
      After the debacle two years ago, an independent football regulator has been put in place by the government from 2024.
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      They promise to stop clubs from joining “breakaway or unlicensed leagues.”
      After this morning’s court decision a government spokesperson said: “We note the decision by the European Court of Justice’s judgement with regard to the European Super League.
      “The attempt to create a breakaway competition was a defining moment in English football and was universally condemned by fans, clubs and the Government.
      “We took decisive action at the time by triggering the fan-led review of football governance, which called for the creation of a new independent regulator for English football. 
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      “We will shortly be bringing forward legislation that makes this a reality, and will stop clubs from joining any similar breakaway competitions in the future.”
      Tory MP Tracy Crouch previously said: “I am pleased that the Rishi Sunak, a passionate football fan himself, recognises that fans throughout the pyramid want to see the long-term financial sustainability of their clubs and have a greater say in how they are run.
      “On the pitch, English football is admired the world over, but it is important that measures are put in place to ensure our national game is fit for the future.
      “This is exactly what an Independent Regulator will do.”
      The latest idea put forward by European Super League chiefs is that up to 64 clubs should leave Uefa to form a new competition.
      That would be without any Prem clubs and Madrid-based sports marketing firm A22 is using the success of English football as a justification for a rival tournament. More

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      Crystal Palace vs Brighton LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as Seagulls look to bounce back against Eagles

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      BRIGHTON face their second London outing in a week as they face Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park – and they’ll be hoping for better result this time round.The Seagulls were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Arsenal last weekend but it could have easily been more.
      While Michael Olise’s last-gasp penalty saw Manchester City drop two more points in the title race.

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      Aaron Ramsdale urged to ‘take on a different role’ in Arsenal squad as Mikel Arteta continues to favour David Raya

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      AARON RAMSDALE has been told to “take on a different role” at Arsenal.The goalkeeper remains out of favour at the Emirates Stadium, with Mikel Arteta favouring summer signing David Raya.
      Aaron Ramsdale has been urged to ‘take on a different role’ at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Ramsdale has been limited to just four appearances since the Spaniard’s Gunners debut, with only one of those coming in the league.
      Former England international David James has now urged him to take up a new role within the squad.
      Speaking to instantcasinos.com ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Liverpool on Saturday, James explained: “Arsenal have got a goalkeeper in David Raya who, from what I’ve seen, isn’t fully confident.
      “If he’s not confident, then the Arsenal defence won’t be confident. His positioning is definitely questionable from my perspective, and if I’m Liverpool I’d be shooting from silly positions.
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      “With Raya’s positioning, there’s the opportunity to score from places that you normally would not, and with the ability of Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, they can definitely nick a 1-0 win.
      “Unfortunately for Aaron Ramsdale, he’s had three or four games in the past couple of months.
      “This is the tough thing about being the number two goalkeeper – you’re looking at your manager thinking, ‘I know you don’t fancy me’, and you have to take on a different role in the squad.”
      Raya has established himself as Arteta’s first choice since signing from Brentford in the summer.
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      He has kept his place in the team despite several shaky performances, including in the recent victory at Luton.
      However, the 28-year-old has claimed his battle with Ramsdale has made both goalkeepers better.
      Ramsdale has been left out in the cold, though, with his opportunities limited to two Carabao Cup fixtures, the final Champions League group match and the league trip to Brentford, for which Raya was ineligible.
      As a result, the former Sheffield United stopper has been linked with a shock January exit when the window re-opens.
      Chelsea are the latest club to be interested, according to reports, following Robert Sanchez’s recent injury.
      Ramsdale has lost his place in the side to summer signing David RayaCredit: Alamy More

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      Premier League stars paying fortunes on ex-SAS security and panic rooms as foreign crime gangs fly in to raid mansions

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      PREMIER LEAGUE players are paying hundreds of thousands of pounds to install panic rooms in their houses amid reports of gangs flying into the UK to burgle their homes.Injured Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne had his 70-acre mansion raided over the weekend while he was in Saudi Arabia.
      Kevin and Michelle de Bruyne’s house was broken into on SaturdayCredit: .instagram/lacroixmichele
      Raheem Sterling’s house was raided last year while he was at the World CupCredit: Getty
      Cancelo shares pics of his injuries after raid on his house
      England forward Raheem Sterling suffered a similar incident last year while he was at the World Cup in Qatar.
      A number of other players have also been targeted including Jesse Lingard, Joao Cancelo, Victor Lindelof and Paul Pogba.
      Security services are said to be working with footballers and clubs to combat the issue.
      According to The Mail, organised groups, many of which reside in Albania, are targeting wealthy individuals – including top-flight footballers – to rob before they flee the country, often wearing the stolen goods while going through airport security.
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      They are also known to be watching high-end jewellers to identify people to target.
      And there are a number of other concerns regarding player safety.
      The increased popularity of women’s football has led to worries over the presence of stalkers, while male players have reported they were followed home after games.
      But now the problems are leading to players taking extreme measures.
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      Premier League stars are taking measures to prevent gangs breaking into their homesCredit: Getty
      Individuals are investing huge sums of money in steel-enforced panic rooms at their homes.
      This enables them to swiftly enter a safe space which contains secure lines and panic alarms.
      Virtual perimeters, known as geofencing, are also thought to have been installed – which are made up of an invisible wall monitored by CCTV and sensors.
      Other provisions include bodyguards, house sitters and guard dogs.
      Clubs have also given their players lectures on ways to avoid being targeted.
      These include not posting on social media about holidays or events until after they have returned home, as well as not going to jewellers and instead making them come to their homes. More

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      Chelsea aim to beat Newcastle to big-money transfer of Salzburg ace Amar Dedic but could also face battle with Mourinho

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      CHELSEA must beat off strong competition from former manager Jose Mourinho to land Bosnian wonderkid Amar Dedic.But Newcastle are also in the transfer tussle for the 21-year-old Red Bull Salzburg star.
      Amar Dedic is a transfer target for Chelsea, Newcastle and RomaCredit: Getty
      And Arsenal, Barcelona and Inter Milan have all made approaches for the exciting right-back, too.
      SunSport can now reveal Chelsea have been keeping a close eye on Dedic’s progress ahead of the January transfer window.
      The Blues sent a scout to all of his Champions League games this season – plus at least four league matches since November as well as Euro 2024 qualifiers for Bosnia.
      Similarly, Newcastle are tracking 12-cap Dedic and had someone in the stands at Red Bull Salzburg’s last three Champions League games plus a few Bosnia fixtures.
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      Toon want to add a versatile defender to provide cover and competition for Kieran Trippier and the left-backs when needed – especially if Lewis Hall ends up returning to Chelsea in the summer.
      And Eddie Howe could be boosted by the fact that Dedic has the same agent as Magpies ace Joelinton.
      Dedic is a versatile right-back who can play across the defence – including on the left – and is already the club captain.
      He came through the youth academy at Red Bull Salzburg and was on the club’s books when Erling Haaland spent two years with the Austrian giants before joining Borussia Dortmund – although Dedic was out on loan with Liefering throughout that time.
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      However, he is now impressing in the first team at the Red Bull Arena.
      And his performances prompted a £21.5million bid from Roma last summer, with Mourinho a huge fan and desperate to land him.
      Salzburg rejected the offer, though, and Dedic continues to be a key man in the team, helping Gerhard Struber’s side sit top of the Austrian Bundesliga once again.
      However, they face a tough task trying to keep hold of their rising star in 2024.
      Roma remain interested but could pull out of the chase because Mourinho’s current contract expires at the end of the season – and therefore the Serie A side will be hesitant to prioritise the Portuguese’s targets.
      Dedic signed a new contract in January, tying him down with the Austrian champions until 2027.
      The top talent has scored five and assisted three in 25 appearances this season – and is part of a defence that has conceded just ten goals in the league so far.
      Jose Mourinho is a huge fan of the right-backCredit: Getty
      Marc Cucurella or Kieran Trippier could have new competition for their placeCredit: Alamy More

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      Neymar screams and cries in agony as Brazil star shares heartbreaking video from rehab after ACL injury horror

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      NEYMAR has shared a shocking video of his rehabilitation from an ACL injury.The Brazilian winger suffered the injury when playing for his country in October.
      Neymar struggled to walk on his crutchesCredit: Marca
      And the stairs looked a tough taskCredit: Marca
      He cried in agony while physios worked on his kneeCredit: Marca
      The injury came shortly after he signed for Saudi club Al-Hilal in an £86.3million transfer.
      The winger’s pay package sees him earn £130m-a-year in the Gulf state.
      But the injury he suffered on international duty ruled him out for the entire season.
      And his recovery process has been brutal.
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      He has already shared a video of him screaming in pain when he first began rehab shortly after surgery.
      The latest footage, posted on Neymar’s Instagram, shows Neymar struggling to walk even with the aid of crutches.
      He then hobbles down a flight of steps before getting on the treatment table.
      While on the table, he is heard screaming and crying while physios continue to help him develop movement back into his knee.
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      It looks like a long road to recovery for NeymarCredit: Marca
      His screams were haunting in the footageCredit: Marca
      The surgery has ruled the forward out for between six and ten months.
      But the winger initially said that he was hopeful that he could play in the Copa America in June.
      The 2024 Copa America will take place in the US and Argentina are the current favourites to retain their crown. More