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      Newcastle vs Arsenal LIVE: Latest Premier League updates as Gunners travel to high-flying Magpies – stream, team news

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      ARSENAL face a mammoth challenge in their next Premier League outing as they travel to Tyneside to take on high-flying Newcastle this afternoon.The Gunners were hoping to be battling on all fronts this campaign after having an impressive start to the season.
      However, a damning performance at the London Stadium helped West Ham dump Mikel Arteta’s men out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night.
      And now, Arsenal will have to pick themselves up against a Newcastle side who recently thrashed Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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      Howe to derail the Gunners
      Newcastle managed to beat Arsenal in this fixture last season, getting at their opponents and pressing high up the pitch.
      It will be a full house, as ever, and if they can get the fans off their seats early on it will be a cauldron of noise for The Gunners to deal with.
      They will take some confidence in how West Ham managed to breach the Arsenal defence so much in the week, as did Chelsea in the Premier League recently.
      Spaniard unhappy with fringe chances
      Mikel Arteta gave some of his fringe players the chance to impress in the cup this week but they let him down as his side were beaten 3-1 by West Ham.
      As a result, the manager is likely to go back to his usual starting line-up today.
      Still without the services of Gabriel Jesus, the chance presents itself for Eddie Nketiah to continue to impress up front.
      Magpies looking to build on Carabao victory
      Having won at Old Trafford in emphatic style, Eddie Howe will be keen for his side to dent the hopes of Arsenal’s title challenge.
      St James’ Park is always a tough place to travel, only Liverpool seem to have the knack of coming away with all three points here.
      Having lost many of their opening games, victory over Mikel Arteta’s side would make a big statement on their season ahead.
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      Eddie Howe’s side welcome Arsenal to St James’ Park as they look to end The Gunners’ unbeaten start to the Premier League season.
      Matt Targett suffered an injury in the Carabao Cup midweek and will not be available as he joins Javier Manquillo, Lewis Miley, Alexander Isak, Sven Botman, Elliot Anderson, Jacob Murphy and Harvey Barnes in the rather crowded Magpies’ treatment room.
      Added to that, they are without the services of Sandro Tonali until next season now.
      From the side that played at Old Trafford, Bruno Guimaraes, Nick Pope, Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron and Callum Wilson are all expected to return to the starting line-up.
      Mikel Arteta lost Emile Smith-Rowe in their midweek adventures as the unlucky 23-year-old will spend a few weeks out due to a knee problem.
      Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus are expected to spend a number of weeks out injured also, while Jurrien Timber is on the long road back from his ACL injury.
      Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Declan Rice and William Saliba are all expected to return to the starting XI.
      Despite playing against West Ham in midweek, Aaron Ramsdale is expected to may way to David Raya as The Gunners return to league action. More

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      Arsenal and Chelsea target Ivan Toney ‘tells Brentford he wants January transfer’… but boss Frank wants him ‘FOREVER’

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      BRENTFORD star Ivan Toney has told Brentford he wants to leave, according to reports.The 27-year-old is currently serving an eight-month ban from football for betting breaches.
      Thomas Frank wants Ivan Toney to stay foreverCredit: Getty
      Toney can play again from January 17 but his days with the Bees could be numbered.
      Reports claim that the striker is open to leaving the club in the winter window.
      Both Arsenal and Chelsea have supposedly held talks with the player’s representatives.
      He also recently changed agents, hinting at a possible move.
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      Meanwhile, Brentford are determined to hold onto their star man and could demand over £80million for his services.
      Manager Thomas Frank addressed speculation prior to their game against West Ham today.
      He said: “I want him to stay. Ivan is happy to stay.
      “He is happy at the club. What happens in the future is impossible to guess about.
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      “He’s a top player, one of our most important players, if not the most important last year.
      “Any player that can score 20-plus goals in the Premier League are very, very important.
      “Ivan’s skillset in terms of finishing abilities with his left and right, heading and his composure in those moments and his link-up play and his presence, character, is a very good package.
      “It’s not up to me to put a price tag on him, it’s down to the club.
      “But I’m happy with him, I hope he plays here forever and I’m the coach.” More

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      Sergio Ramos reveals he nearly left Real Madrid for Premier League in stunning transfer and admits ‘my dad is a big fan’

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      SERGIO RAMOS has revealed that he nearly joined Manchester United in 2014.The legendary Spanish defender played for Real Madrid between 2005 and 2021.
      Sergio Ramos is still going strong in LaLiga aged 37Credit: Getty
      The Spaniard enjoyed a trophy-laden period at Real MadridCredit: AFP
      He enjoyed incredible success in the Spanish capital, but nearly cut short his stay to move to Old Trafford.
      Ramos, 37, has never played in the Premier League during his illustrious career.
      But he claims to be a big fan of the competition, even adding that his dad supports United.
      Asked about his potential move to Old Trafford nine years ago, Ramos said: “Yes, I was close to playing for United.
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      “My father is a great fan of that team, but I stayed where I should, Real Madrid.
      “Despite everything, I maintain my admiration for the club, for the Premier League and for its players, because the pace of play is different, and it is a league from which we can all learn a lot.
      “I was happy to stay in Madrid, and now I am happy to be in Seville.”
      After turning United down in 2014, Ramos won a further two LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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      Ramos penned a two-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Real in 2021, before returning to boyhood club Sevilla earlier this year – 18 years after leaving for Madrid.
      On his delight at being home, having snubbed a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia, he added: “Sevilla gave me everything. They trained me as a footballer, to be able to play for the first time in the First Division, and since then there is something that I feel from within.
      “I have felt these colours. When I was asked to return home, this was my first option because I wanted to return to close a cycle. I wanted to see that all the love I feel for people is reciprocated.
      “It has been an unforgettable moment for me and this is something I would recommend to anyone who started his career in his hometown.
      “I am enjoying it every day, every training session and every game.”
      Ramos returned to Sevilla in the summerCredit: Reuters More

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      Fulham 0 Man Utd 1: Bruno Fernandes scores late winner to hand Red Devils much-needed win after dismal recent form

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      BRUNO FERNANDES rescued another wretched week for Manchester United with a stoppage-time winner.Until Fernandes’ late strike beat Bernd Leno, Erik ten Hag’s team were set to be going home grateful for Andre Onana’s second-half heroics.
      Bruno Fernandes delivered a 91st-minute winner at FulhamCredit: Reuters
      The Manchester United captain curled into the bottom cornerCredit: Reuters

      Yet another late winner at least provided further proof of United’s character.
      But for 90 minutes the quality and desire you would expect was lacking in a display every bit as bad as the derby defeat by City and the Carabao Cup humbling by Newcastle.
      Fulham were left to rue the poor defending that let Fernandes have a sight of goal and the two brillilant saves that Onana made.
      Because apart from the goal United spent much of the game looking as dazed and confused as poor Harry Maguire who took a nasty knock on the head in the first minute and was later forced to leave the field.
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      Before that, Maguire found himself responsible for Scott McTominay’s early “goal” being disallowed.
      McTominay had turned the ball home from Alejandro Garnacho’s cross but after more than three minutes of faffing around, referee John Brooks agreed with VAR Jarred Gillett. 
      Maguire had gone for the ball (without touching it) having started in an offside position from Christian Eriksen’s free-kick and that’s enough these days to kill some joy.
      It was the only real talking point of the half.
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      United had most of the ball but resorted to pumping it long fairly often. Fulham were happy to sit back and play on the break, with Willian their most dangerous outlet.
      But apart from one blocked shot by the Brazilian and his cross that almost found Harry Wilson at the back post, the home side did not really threaten.
      After McTominay’s “goal”, United did not have another shot on target for 25 minutes, when Fernandes’ tame effort was easily saved by Bernd Leno
      Alex Iwobi charged more than half the length of the field but could not put his shot on target.

      Andre Onana made a string of top savesCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag could not contain his delight as Fernandes found the netCredit: Getty
      It summed up a very mediocre 45 minutes of football.
      United came out after the break with a bit more intent and Antony worked Leno twice.
      But after that Fulham did everything but score and would have done but for Onana.
      First the United goalkeeper changed direction in mid-air to keep out Wilson’s rasping effort.
      Then he stood tall to push away Joao Palhinha’s close-range thump, with Diogo Dalot clearing off the line soon afterwards.
      All United could muster in response was a tame shot by substitute Facundo Pellistri.
      Ten Hag threw on Anthony Martial and Mason Mount for the closing stages.
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      Fernandes at last tested Leno with a dipping free kick and then came his moment.
      Fulham wasted chances to clear and the United captain eventually took a shot that Leno could only help into the net.
      Marcus Rashford watched from the sidelines as he failed a fitness testCredit: Getty
      The travelling fans sent a clear message to the Red Devils playersCredit: Reuters
      Scott McTominay saw his early goal chalked off for offsideCredit: Getty
      Harry Maguire needed to be checked over in the first minuteCredit: Reuters
      The Red Devils players celebrated the last-gasp winnerCredit: EPA More

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      Fulham star Rodrigo Muniz breaks down in tears as he’s forced off with injury in Man Utd clash

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      RODRIGO MUNIZ was left in tears as he was forced off with an injury against Manchester United.The Fulham striker broke down as he was replaced by Carlos Vinicius at Craven Cottage.
      Rodrigo Muniz broke down in tears as he was forced off injuredCredit: TNT Sports

      Muniz twice went down during the second half before being helped off the pitch by Fulham’s medical staff.
      He was visibly emotional as he left the action, choking up and crying as the home fans applauded him.
      The Brazilian had been a threat for the Cottagers, causing Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans problems throughout the afternoon.
      An early clash of heads with Maguire just minutes into the match had left the defender requiring treatment.
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      The pair later battled inside the area as Fulham pushed for an opening goal against their laboured opponents.
      Maguire could be seen consoling Muniz as he burst out crying, with the forward lifting his shirt up to cover his face.
      Muniz had been making his 36th appearance since his move to West London from Flamengo in 2021.
      During his two years in England, he has scored six goals for the Cottagers, including in their Carabao Cup win at Ipswich on Wednesday.
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      Muniz was visibly emotional as he was taken offCredit: TNT Sports
      That strike was his first of the season, with Marco Silva rewarding the 22-year-old with his maiden league start this term.
      Muniz has been tipped as a replacement for Aleksandar Mitrovic following his move to Saudi Arabia, having returned from a loan spell with Middlesbrough in the summer. More

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      Man Utd flop Antony endures ‘worst half of football ever seen’ as fans fume £85million signing is ‘worse than Bebe’

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      ANTONY has been slammed on social media after enduring a difficult first half against Fulham.The Manchester United winger was compared to Bebe as supporters turned on the £85million man.
      Antony endured a difficult first half against FulhamCredit: Getty
      Others claimed he had the “worst half of football ever seen” as United offered little attacking threat during the opening 45 minutes at Craven Cottage.
      Antony was marked out of the game by Antonee Robinson and lost possession multiple times, to the frustration of United fans.
      The Brazil star was replaced by Facundo Pellistri after 63 minutes.
      Writing on X, formerly Twitter, one supporter fumed: “Antony is worse than Bebe!!! Worst United winger ever.”
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      Bebe scored just two goals in seven appearances for United during four years at Old Trafford.
      He was also named the club’s worst ever signing this week.
      Another wrote: “Antony might be one of the worst players I’ve ever seen in the Premier League.”
      A third fan also added: “There is a long list but Antony is the worst United signing of all time!”
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      One more commented: “Ten Hag should be sacked just for buying Antony alone – got to be one of the worst signings ever, what does he do?”
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      Fans compared Antony to Manchester United flop BebeCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, another argued: “Antony needs to be subbed off at half time here. He’s having the worst half of football I’ve ever seen.”
      “Antony pound for pound 100% the worst player ever the Premier League has seen, embarrassing,” joked one fan.
      Antony’s afternoon failed to improve after the interval, with Erik ten Hag replacing him with Facundo Pellistri in the
      The 23-year-old has yet to score or assist so far this season, with fans and pundits criticising his performances and attitude.
      Gary Neville hit out at his clash with Jeremy Doku during last weekend’s Manchester derby.
      United icon Andy Cole was also critical of the Brazilian in midweek. claiming “he would drive me absolutely mad”.
      Antony was dubbed ‘one of the worst players ever’ by one supporterCredit: PA More

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      Bournemouth star Lloyd Kelly wanted by Champions League giants after £20million transfer deadline day bid rejected

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      AC MILAN are interested in signing Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly, according to reports.The centre-back has entered the final 12 months of his contract with the Cherries.
      Lloyd Kelly skippered Bournemouth last time outCredit: Getty
      Kelly, 25, was a deadline day target of Tottenham earlier this year.
      Spurs saw a £20million bid turned down by Bournemouth.
      Ange Postecoglou’s side reportedly intend to come back in for Kelly in January.
      But they are set to face fierce competition.
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      According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, AC Milan are keen on signing Kelly.
      Clubs overseas can begin negotiating with the former Bristol City ace in January, and could even seal a pre-contract deal.
      Juventus are also claimed by 90min to be monitoring Kelly, as well as Borussia Dortmund.
      While Liverpool, Newcastle, Fulham and West Ham are also “keeping tabs”.
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      Kelly has made six Premier League appearances so far this term.
      He skippered the Cherries to their first win of the season against Burnley last time out.
      The former England youth international joined Bournemouth from Bristol City in a £13million switch in 2019.
      Kelly has subsequently played 123 times for the Cherries, helping them to promotion from the Championship in 2022. More

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      Paul Merson claims ‘outstanding’ young England star is ‘like Dennis Bergkamp’ and says he ‘can break anybody down’

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      PAUL MERSON reckons the new Dennis Bergkamp is lighting up the Premier League.Merse, 55, played with the legendary Dutchman for two years at Arsenal from 1995 to 1997.
      Dennis Bergkamp possessed elite-level technical ability in his primeCredit: Getty
      Paul Merson reckons Cole Palmer displays similar qualityCredit: Getty
      So he witnessed Bergkamp’s incredible technical ability first-hand.
      Now he sees similarities with Chelsea’s new £42.5million versatile forward.
      Cole Palmer has earned plenty of plaudits for his performances since arriving from Manchester City and shone in the recent 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
      And it is the way he can unpick defences that has particularly impressed Merson.
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      The Sky Sports pundit said: “When [Chelsea] face teams who don’t give them any space, they’ve only got Cole Palmer who can break anybody down.
      “He was outstanding the other day [against Brentford].
      “He was like the Dennis Bergkamp of Arsenal for Chelsea, the amount of opportunities he made.”
      Palmer, 21, came through the youth ranks at the Etihad but, with first-team opportunities limited, made the shock switch to Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
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      It has not all been plain sailing off the pitch for Palmer, who admitted he needed help to use a washing machine in his new place in London.
      However, on the pitch, he has been a sensation.
      The England Under-21 star, who can play in various attacking roles, has chipped in with two goals and three assists for his new team.
      One of those goals came when he slotted a penalty away against the Gunners after rowing with Raheem Sterling to take it.
      And he will be hopeful he can make a splash again on Monday when Chelsea travel across the capital to face high-flying Tottenham.
      Merson, though, believes Mauricio Pochettino’s men can spring a surprise against his former team – despite their completely different fortunes so far this season – and Palmer could be key.
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      Chelsea are slumped down in 11th with four defeats from ten matches while unbeaten Spurs top the table by two points.
      Merson added: “Against both Liverpool and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea were the better side in both games.
      “Both teams had a go at Chelsea and that’s why I feel the trip to Tottenham could be perfect for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
      “It’s game on for the Blues on Monday night. There is no question that Spurs will have a go at Chelsea.
      “He was brilliant against Arsenal and if he can reach that level again, he’ll cause Spurs problems on the break.
      “Cole Palmer brings the guile and he was different class in the first half against Brentford.
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      “Chelsea will be able to give this game a real go. I’d be shocked if Chelsea lost at Spurs.”
      Merson and Bergkamp were team-mates at Highbury for two yearsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Merson is expecting Chelsea to get a result at high-flying TottenhamCredit: Getty More