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      Tottenham send fans into meltdown with notification about rescheduled Liverpool clash – but there’s a catch

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      SPURS fans were sent into a panic today when the club’s official app sent a notification that their home game with Liverpool had been rescheduled.The notification came a day after Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp called for a replay of their 2-1 loss to Tottenham on Saturday.
      Jurgen Klopp wants Saturday’s game with Tottenham replayed after Luis Diaz’s goal was wrongly ruled out for offsideCredit: Rex
      The manager said: “I say this not as manager of Liverpool but as a football person – I think the only outcome should be a replay. Probably will not happen.” after the audio of VAR’s process to disallow Luis Diaz’s goal was released.
      Tottenham’s notification simply read: “Fixture update: Our home clash with Liverpool has been rescheduled.”
      But the notification actually referred to Tottenham’s WSL fixture against Liverpool in November being rescheduled.
      The game has been moved to the 12th of November for TV.
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      Fans on Twitter said their first instinct was that Klopp’s demands had come off and that their men’s Premier League game would be replayed.
      One fan wrote: “I fell off my chair.”
      Another added: “My heart was in my mouth.”
      A third wrote: “Almost comedic, almost.”
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      And a fourth wrote: “They knew EXACTLY what they were doing when wording that push notification.”
      Spurs opened their WSL campaign this weekend with a 2-1 loss away at Chelsea.
      Mia Fishel opened the scoring in the 28th minute for Chelsea before Lauren James added a second in the 51st minute.
      Martha Thomas pulled one back for Spurs in the 74th minute as they pushed to get back into the game.
      Overall it was a much improved performance compared to last season from Spurs in what was manager Robert Vilahamn’s first game in charge. More

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      Fabio Capello brutally ended David Beckham’s Real Madrid career with 8-word message that broke England legend’s heart

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      DAVID BECKHAM has revealed exactly what Fabio Capello told him before he was temporarily axed from Real Madrid in 2007.The England legend, now 48, joined Los Blancos in 2003 and spent four years at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      David Beckham has recalled the time he was axed from Real MadridCredit: AP:Associated Press
      Fabio Capello said Beckham would ‘never play for Real Madrid again’ before the England star returned a month laterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      However, he was axed from the first team during his final season in Spain after signing a pre-contract agreement with MLS side LA Galaxy.
      Beckham has since recalled the moment he was told he would “never play for Real Madrid” again.
      Speaking about the incident in his new Netflix documentary series, BECKHAM, the former midfielder said: “At that point it didn’t really come into my head about moving to America, as much as I loved America.
      “I was playing for Real Madrid. I was more focussed about getting back into the team. And I wasn’t going to walk away.
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      “But on the Monday morning Capello called me into his office and he said ‘I heard that you’re talking to other clubs.’
      “And at the end of it he said ‘you will never play for Real Madrid again.’
      “And that’s when I was like: ‘sorry?’
      “He said ‘you will not play for my team again.’
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      “So obviously at that point I was very upset.”
      Beckham later added: “The manager came over and said ‘David, you go over there,’ and he made me train on my own.
      “I remember sitting in a box with my family watching the games and I’d never experienced something like that before.
      “Even though they went through a period of not winning games I couldn’t get into the team.
      “But even if I wasn’t wanted, I wanted to be there.”
      Despite Capello’s initial claim that he would never play for Real Madrid again, Beckham was reintegrated back into the first team just one month later.
      The England star went on to help the Spanish giants to the La Liga title following a 3-1 win over Mallorca on the final day of the season.
      Real Madrid chiefs attempted to persuade him to stay for another two years, but Beckham insisted on joining LA Galaxy in July 2007. More

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      Arsenal star Jurrien Timber’s highly-rated brother ‘wanted by four Premier League clubs’ after stunning start to season

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      ARSENAL star Jurrien Timber’s twin brother Quinten is being chased by a gaggle of Premier League clubs, according to reports.The defender signed for the Gunners from Ajax in a deal worth around £40million back in July.
      Jurrien and Quinten Timber played for Dutch rivals Ajax and Feyenoord last seasonCredit: Getty
      Quinten Timber has had a brilliant start to the season for FeyenoordCredit: Rex
      Quinten, meanwhile, has played for Ajax’s fierce rivals Feyenoord since 2022.
      The 22-year-old’s stunning start to the season for Arne Slot’s side has attracted interest from a number of top clubs across Europe.
      According to 90min, Manchester United are among the teams keen on signing the midfielder.
      Erik ten Hag worked with his brother Jurrien at Ajax and tried to sign the full-back before being gazumped by Arsenal.
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      In addition to the Red Devils, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are claimed to have taken an interest in Quinten.
      Arsenal scouts are said to have been impressed by his performances for Feyenoord this term.
      Should they pursue their interest, the Gunners could look to Jurrien to convince his sibling to join.
      Quinten has previously spoken of his desire to play with his brother in the professional ranks.
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      He said: “Yes, for sure. In the future, of course. It would be nice to be able to take such a step.
      “But that, of course, starts today at Feyenoord. This season, I want to show beautiful things. And we will see what the future brings. But that would certainly be nice, yes.”
      Monaco, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Napoli are also claimed to be interested in Quinten.
      As recently as last season, the two brothers still shared a bedroom at their mum’s house.
      Having been planning to move out, Quinten told the NY Times in March: We’ve lived together our whole lives. It will be weird.”
      The Feyenoord star has scored once and grabbed three assists in seven league matches this season.
      Last season he helped his side win the Eredivisie title.
      Jurrien, meanwhile, is set for a long period on the sidelines after suffering a serious knee injury against Nottingham Forest in Arsenal’s opening Premier League match of the season.
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      Liverpool told the two signings that ‘could win them the Champions League’ and help form ‘unbelievable side’

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      JURGEN KLOPP has been told by an ex-Liverpool star the two players he needs to make them Champions League winners again.The German has already enjoyed huge success since his arrival at Anfield in 2015.
      Jurgen Klopp has been told the TWO new players he needs to make Liverpool top dogsCredit: PA
      Jermaine Pennant was a Champions League finalist during his time at AnfieldCredit: Getty
      He has won every trophy available, ending the club’s three decade wait for the title, as well as the Champions League in 2019.
      However, his squad underwent a major overhaul over the summer after veterans Jordan Henderson, Fabinho, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain all departed as well as Roberto Firmino.
      Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch were all brought in to bolster Liverpool and the new-look outfit have made an impressive start to the campaign after last season’s disappointing fifth-placed finish.
      Having missed out on the Champions League, the Reds are competing in the Europa League this term as they prepare to face Union Saint-Gilloise tonight.
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      And despite being impressed with the new recruits, ex-Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant believes that two more key players would result in them being crowned the kings of Europe for a seventh-time.
      The now 40-year-old, who was a Champions League finalist during his time on Merseyside, says that Manu Kone and Khephren Thuram are the men needed.
      The two midfielders have both been linked with Liverpool over recent months and Pennant has backed both the Borussia Monchengladbach French ace, 22, and his 22-year-old countryman at Nice to add the finishing touches to Klopp’s squad.
      Pennant told Lucky Block: “I’d like to see Liverpool sign a proper enforcer in January. For me, that player would be Manu Kone.
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      “I think he would be a great number six and encourage Mac Allister to move further forward.
      “Kone would be the icing on the cake, and so would Khephren Thuram – I’ve always been a huge fan of his.
      “He may not play as a six, but you could make it work. If we can get them in January, then we’re looking at a boss midfield.
      “Those two could win Liverpool the Champions League. Having Kone and Thuram in there would elevate Liverpool’s midfield to being up there with the very best.
      “Add in the forward five, and the likes of Virgil [van Dijk], Trent [Alexander-Arnold], and Alisson in the back, and that’s an unbelievable side.”
      Regarding the new additions already at the club, Pennant hailed the work of Klopp in the last transfer window.
      He added: “I think this is up there with Klopp’s greatest transfer windows.
      “He’s got everything down to a tee. Dominik Szoboszlai has had an unbelievable start, Mac Allister is a quality signing, even though I’d like to see him play a bit further forward.
      “Endo will be solid once he settles, and Ryan Gravenberch looks exciting, too. Liverpool needed fresh legs and new energy, and now they’ve got it. For the first time in years, it doesn’t look like Liverpool’s midfield will be overrun.
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      “They’re solid, confident, and chipping in with goals themselves. This midfield has already scored more goals than the one last season!
      “I don’t think Henderson scored once, and I think Fab only got two. This midfield has already bettered that.”
      Jermaine Pennant is a huge admirer of French starlet Manu KoneCredit: Getty
      Nice’s Khephren Thuram has also caught the eye of the ex-wingerCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal vs Man City: Gunners take on Premier League title rivals in tasty clash at Emirates – stream, TV, team news

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      LAST season’s top two will go head-to-head as Arsenal host Manchester City at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon.Both sides have picked up from where they left off and made impressive starts to the 2023/24 Premier League campaign.
      Arsenal ran out 4-0 winners away at Bournemouth in their last Premier League outingCredit: GETTY
      Man City overcame RB Leipzig 3-1 in Germany on Wednesday nightCredit: AP
      The North London outfit are unbeaten in domestic competitions this season and sit 3rd in England’s top flight.
      In midweek, however, Arsenal suffered a shock defeat in the Champions League after Lens beat the Gunners 2-1 to hand Arteta’s side their first loss of the campaign.
      Meanwhile, Treble winners Man City sit top of the Premier League despite tasting defeat to Wolves in their last domestic outing.
      Pep Guardiola’s side bounced back on Wednesday night to beat German side RB Leipzig 3-1 in the Champions League.
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      Arsenal and Man City last met in the Community Shield just two months ago, with the Gunners running out winners on penalties.
      When is Arsenal vs Man City?

      Arsenal vs Man City will take place on Sunday, October 8.
      Kick off will be at 4.30pm BST.
      The Emirates will play host.

      What TV channel will Arsenal vs Man City be on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Man City will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app/website.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with all the action from the Emirates by following SunSport’s live blog.

      Team news
      The headline team news from the Arsenal camp is that Bukayo Saka may miss the huge clash after limping off against Lens in midweek.
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      In better news, midfielder Thomas Partey could feature after making his return to the squad in France on Tuesday night.
      Elsewhere, winger Gabriel Martinelli will be pushing to recover from a hamstring injury in time for the Man City clash on Sunday.
      For Pep Guardiola, he will be without defensive midfield stalwart Rodri as he serves the final game of his three-match ban.
      Bernardo Silva returned to the City squad in midweek after missing the last three games with a knock.
      John Stones hasn’t played since the Community Shield meeting with Arsenal at the start of the season due to a thigh problem but was an unused sub against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night.
      Summer signing Mateo Kovacic is also back in contention after suffering from a lower back problem.
      What are the odds?
      Match result

      Arsenal – 19/10
      Draw – 23/10
      Man City – 11/8

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      Thierry Henry slams Arsenal star over basic error despite ace being one of first names on Arteta’s team-sheet

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      THIERRY HENRY has slammed William Saliba’s performance against Lens on Tuesday night.The Arsenal centre-back is one of Mikel Arteta’s first picks on the team sheet but Henry has “never seen” such a basic error made by the centre-back.
      Thierry Henry has slammed William Saliba for his performance against RC LensCredit: Getty
      Henry said he has ‘never seen’ such a basic errorCredit: Getty
      Tuesday night’s 2-1 Champions League defeat was Arsenal’s first loss this season.
      Lens star Elye Wahi scored the winner when he found space inside the penalty area to sweep home the deciding goal.
      Arsenal legend Henry was critical of Saliba’s error for backing away and allowing Wahi to shoot.
      He told CBS Sports: “But can we talk about Saliba? The space never scores a goal. Can you have a look at where your striker is? 
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      “If you go back to the last angle, he never looks at where the number nine is.
      “Only the nine can score there. Or the winger can come inside. Saliba never looks to see what Wahi does. Never looks.
      “I have never seen the space scoring a goal.”
      Despite the Frenchman’s slip-up, he has been remarkable for the Gunners since his return from being on loan at Marseille in 2022.
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      He was a key player in Arteta’s squad last term as they chased for the Premier League title but a back injury in March was a big part of Arsenal finishing behind Manchester City.
      Arteta’s side need to move on quickly from their defeat as they face City on Sunday afternoon at the Emirates.
      And the Spanish boss will be hoping to have Bukayo Saka fit after he appeared to pick up a knock in the midweek clash. More

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      Chelsea fans convinced ‘agent’ Drogba is working on bringing Victor Osimhen to Stamford Bridge in stunning transfer

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      CHELSEA fans are convinced that club legend Didier Drogba is trying to tempt Victor Osimhen to Stamford Bridge.Osimhen, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to West London in recent weeks.
      Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed that Osimhen is his favourite active playerCredit: AFP
      Victor Osimhen has been linked with a move to Stamford BridgeCredit: Reuters
      Doubt was cast over the striker’s future at Napoli last month when the club mocked him on social media.
      His agent threatened to sue the Serie A champions, but Osimhen has since called for unity.
      Although the 24-year-old has seemingly put the controversy behind him, Mauricio Pochettino and Todd Boehly still believe they can bring him to the Premier League.
      And fans think that Drogba is also trying to talk him around.
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      During a round of quickfire questions with Sports Illustrated, the former Chelsea star was asked about his favourite active player.
      He revealed that it was Osimhen, leaving fans stunned.
      One person commented: “Our agent for Osimhen OMG.”
      Another wrote: “He needs to have a word with Osimhen and get him to the bridge.”
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      A third fan added: “Didi tell Victor Stamford bridge is home.”
      While a fourth said that Drogba is “100% texting Osimhen and telling him to join us in January.”
      Chelsea is just one of several clubs interested in signing Osimhen.
      Arsenal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich have also been linked with a swoop for the striker. More

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      How Man Utd’s rivals are targeting Andre Onana in surprising tactic as key weakness is revealed

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      OPPOSITION teams have identified a key weakness in Manchester United star Andre Onana’s game, according to reports.The Cameroon star joined the Red Devils in a £47million move from Inter Milan in the summer.
      Andre Onana’s key weakness has been pointed outCredit: Getty
      Onana, 27, has made some high-profile mistakesCredit: Getty
      Onana worked with boss Erik ten Hag at Ajax and was supposed to resolve United’s goalkeeping woes after replacing David de Gea.
      He has so far struggled at Old Trafford, however, making a series of key errors.
      According to the Telegraph, opposition analysts have spotted Onana’s tendency to stay on his line.
      They believe that this invites shots on goal, by failing to close down the angle.
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      Some opponents have even been told to take early snapshots against Onana, believing that he can be caught out.
      The 27-year-old is known to come off his line when in possession of the ball.
      But he has made a habit of scampering back to his line when his team don’t have the ball.
      Onana’s tendency can also leave him susceptible to players racing in behind.
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      Andre Onana has had a difficult start to life at Man United
      Wilfried Zaha was able to spring United’s offside trap for Galatasaray’s opening goal in their 3-2 win on Tuesday night, getting on the end of Davinson Sanchez’s long ball to score.
      Mauro Icardi was also able to convert following a Sanchez pass, with Onana having committed himself to the ground early.
      The former Ajax goalkeeper was highly praised for his ability on the ball prior to joining United.

      But he has so far been unconvincing, with a poor pass leading to Galatasaray’s penalty and a red card for Casemiro.
      Despite his errors, Onana has been backed by manager Erik ten Hag – with the Dutchman having pushed to be reunited with him in the summer.
      Asked about the possibility of dropping his first choice stopper, Ten Hag said: “He can be one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
      “We have seen already his great capabilities and also his personality.
      “He will make a mistake and bounce back, and will do so again, I am sure.”
      Onana was caught out by Wilfried ZahaCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag has backed his goalkeeperCredit: AP More