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      How much every Premier League club earns in shirt sponsors as Man Utd get huge £170MILLION… while Chelsea’s kit is BLANK

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      MANCHESTER UNITED earn the most from their shirt sponsorships in the Premier League.Meanwhile, the front of Chelsea’s kit is BLANK. Manchester United will earn £170million from their kit in 2024-25Credit: AFPChelsea are missing out on tens of millions of pounds by not having a front-of-shirt sponsorCredit: GettyFootball kits are one of the most lucrative deals in the game – with businesses desperate to get maximum exposure.So much so that there are now both the traditional sponsorships on the front of shirts as well as shirt sleeve logos for companies.Add in the fact that manufacturers pay the clubs to make their kits – often on long-term contracts – and there is big money to be had.But it is United who top the tree by raking in a whopping £170million from their kit deals in 2024-25. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey get £90m from adidas to produce their kits, plus the £60m Snapdragon pay to be their new front-of-shirt sponsor and DXC’s £20m to be on the sleeves.That is £20m better off overall than neighbours Manchester City who get £150m – £70m from Puma, £60m from Etihad and £20m from OKX.Liverpool snatch third on £137m as a result of their deals with Nike, Standard Chartered and Expedia.And Arsenal complete the top four on £125m from Nike, Emirates and Visit Rwanda followed by Tottenham (£110m) and Newcastle (£72.5m).Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesThen come Chelsea, all the way back on £68m.Of that, £60m comes from kit suppliers Nike with Fever paying £8m to be on the sleeves.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsHowever, the Blues are missing out on tens of millions of pounds by not having anyone on the front of their shirts – the only club in the Premier League without one.SunSport revealed the Stamford Bridge giants dumped Infinite Athlete after pre-season because a club cannot change their front-of-shirt sponsors during the Premier League season – except for a one-off charity partner match or if the company goes under. Chelsea started the 2023-24 season without a shirt sponsor as well before signing the one-year £40m deal with Infinite Athlete in September.There is a big drop off then to Aston Villa in eighth on £39m – having ditched their wet-look Castore kits for adidas – followed by Everton and Leicester tied on £21.5m, pipping West Ham (£21m).Brighton (£17m), Crystal Palace (£16m), Wolves (£16m) and Fulham (£15.75m) are next ahead of Nottingham Forest (£11m) and Bournemouth (£10.5m).The bottom three is made up of Southampton (£10.2m), Brentford (£9.5m) and lastly Ipswich.The Tractor Boys earn just £6m from their kits – £1m from Umbro, Halo pay £1m to be on the sleeves and then £4m comes from promoting local hero and new investor Ed Sheeran front and centre.Manchester City’s Etihad deal is worth £60m per seasonCredit: GettyLiverpool are third with a total of £137mCredit: EPAVisit Rwanda and Emirates combine with adidas for Arsenal’s £125mCredit: GettyTottenham (£110m) and Newcastle (£72.5m) are fourth and fifthCredit: GettyIpswich are bottom of the pile despite their £4m from Ed Sheeran to sponsor the shirtsCredit: Getty More

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      Mikel Arteta reveals why it took him only TEN SECONDS to know for sure he had to bring Raheem Sterling to Arsenal

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta revealed it only took 10 seconds to convince him to sign Raheem Sterling because he saw immense “hunger” in the ex-Chelsea star.Sterling, 29, joined the Gunners on loan from the Blues during the final hours of transfer deadline day last month after he fell out of favour at Stamford Bridge.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta knew he should sign Raheem Sterling in just 10 secondsCredit: GettyArteta signed Sterling for Arsenal after seeing immense hunger in the wingerCredit: GettySterling joined Arsenal on loan from Chelsea on transfer deadline dayCredit: APThe winger and Arteta spoke on the phone and he knew almost right away that the Chelsea ace would be perfect for his squad.The Spanish tactician and Sterling worked together at Manchester City when the former was Pep Guardiola’s assistant manager.And the 42-year-old coach is adamant that a reunion at the Emirates will be successful because the England international “really wants it”.Arteta said: “The first call I had with him, I knew in the first 10 seconds we have to bring him because he really wanted it. Read More on Arsenal”That was my only question mark: ‘What stage is he at in his career?'”After 10 seconds, I knew already before the next questions that we needed him here.”What I see is hunger. He’s a player that wants to play every minute of every game.”You can feel it walking through the door. We are better with him. He’s going to make us better.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSterling is in line for an Arsenal debut on Sunday in the North London Derby at Tottenham.Arteta will need the ex-Liverpool star to shine as he faces quite a few problems heading to the clash with Spurs.Raheem Sterling showing off skills in Arsenal training sessionThe Gunners will be without the suspended Declan Rice and the injured Mikel Merino, while captain Martin Odegaard and summer signing Riccardo Calafiori pose as doubts. More

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      Declan Rice reveals surprise second career alongside football as Arsenal star’s secret Instagram emerges

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      DECLAN RICE is dabbling in photography after setting up a secret Instagram account to share his pictures.The Arsenal and England midfielder, 25, has become one of Mikel Arteta’s most important players since arriving from West Ham for £105million last year.Declan Rice has taken up photography and the first post on his secret Instagram was snaps from the England campCredit: InstagramIt included a snap of Trent Alexander-Arnold and his Player of the Match awardCredit: InstagramThree Lions skipper Harry Kane also featured after earning his 100th capCredit: InstagramNoni Madueke was photgraphed by Rice following his first England capCredit: InstagramBut his continual improvement on the pitch has not stopped him taking up other hobbies away from football.It has now been revealed he has started a photography Instagram account with the handle @dr.jpg.The bio reads: “Every 📸 taken by me 😁.”So far, Rice has only posted twice on the account, although both of those include a host of images.READ MORE ON ARSENALThe first set, which was shared earlier this week, show behind the scenes in the England dressing room following their 2-0 win over Fulham.Player of the Match Trent Alexander-Arnold, debutant Noni Madueke and 100-cap skipper Harry Kane were among those starring in the snaps.And Rice captioned it: “First game behind the lens. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 v 🇫🇮”The second post showcased a series of photos with his friends on the golf course.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRice also shared photos from the golf courseCredit: InstagramHe is a keen golf player and has married that hobby with photographyCredit: InstagramRice could be seen laughing at the camera in one of the snapsCredit: InstagramOne photo simply showed some golf balls, a green bag and someone preparing to take a shotCredit: InstagramTo which he simply added: “Golf life.”Rice will miss Arsenal’s North London derby against Tottenham on Sunday after being sent off before the international break in a 1-1 draw with Brighton.England fans baffled as Declan Rice appears to refuse captain’s armband against former team IrelandHe is likely to return for the trip to Atalanta in their opening Champions League game on Thursday.Arsenal then head to champions Manchester City, but could be without captain Martin Odegaard as he was seen leaving on crutches after being taken off for Norway in a 2-1 win over Austria.Rice gave the peace sign on the fairway and added a positive captionCredit: InstagramHe also shared a photo of the beautiful golf courseCredit: InstagramHe shared an image of this plaque showing a quote from golf legend Tom WatsonCredit: InstagramRice took one picture of an empty Wembley StadiumCredit: Instagram More

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      Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas names his left-field pick to replace Martin Odegaard for North London derby vs Tottenham

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      ARSENAL legend Cesc Fabregas suggested 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri could replace Martin Odegaard in the North London Derby.The Gunners face rivals Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but may be without Odegaard, 25, who poses as a major doubt.Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas suggested Ethan Nwaneri may replace Martin OdegaardCredit: RexFabregas believes Nwaneri could take Odegaard’s place in the North London DerbyCredit: GettyOdegaard may miss Sunday’s derby with Tottenham due to injuryCredit: GettyThe playmaker suffered an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League match with Austria on Monday.The ex-Real Madrid star limped off the pitch in tears after a rough challenge from Christoph Baumgartner.The Norway international was later seen on crutches while boarding a flight back to London.However, manager Mikel Arteta, who is also without the suspended Declan Rice and injured Mikel Merino, isn’t ruling Odegaard out of the weekend clash yet.Read More on ArsenalFabregas, 37, believes Arteta still has options to fill in for the skipper, such as teenage attacking midfielder Nwaneri.The England Under-19 international made headlines in 2022 when he became the youngest ever player to compete in the Premier League at the age of 15 years and 181 days old in a 3-0 win at Brentford.The Arsenal legend also advised Arteta to try Leandro Trossard in midfield next to Thomas Partey and Jorginho.Fabregas told the Planet Premier League podcast: “I have no doubts that if Mikel puts him [Nwaneri] in the starting XI or even during the game it’s because he has seen that he’s good enough to make an impact.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Obviously the consequences of Rice and Odegaard being out helps and makes it a little bit faster than he would have liked but definitely it means that he is on his mind.”If he’s part of the squad it’s because he really believes that he can bring something to the table.Mikel Arteta signs three-year Arsenal contract amid fears he would join Barcelona in boost ahead of North London derby”I also would like to see Trossard in midfield. I know he likes to come from the wing but he has the capabilities and qualities to play that role of Odegaard. A little more offensive midfielder, No8, No10.”I think he’s got the qualities to do that. Probably [Thomas] Partey and Jorginho will be the other two midfielders if I am not mistaken. “But overall, it’s great to see young players making it into the Premier League.”Nwaneri could link up with Thomas Partey and Jorginho in midfield More

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      Premier League’s best paid players of all-time revealed with five Man Utd stars in the top 10 including Anthony Martial

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      MANCHESTER UNITED boast five of the top 10 earners in Premier League history, according to a study.Former Red Devils star Anthony Martial is among the shock names on the list of star-studded players.Anthony Martial is among the top 10 earners in Prem historyCredit: GettyRaheem Sterling is one of the few current Prem stars to feature in the top 10Credit: GettyTop class stars provide the thrills, skills and moments that get you out of your seat. For that, they are incredibly well-paid.Research from Sportrac via Spanish news outlet Marca has revealed the top combined earnings of every Prem star – past and present.Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne, 33, is top of the list collecting an eye-watering £164.9m since signing putting pen-to-paper on his first City deal in 2015.The top earner on our shores, who has won six Prem titles, nets a staggering £400k-per-week from a contract extension he signed in 2021.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDe Bruyne’s former City team-mate Raheem Sterling is second on the list after taking home £160.7m in wages since his Prem debut in 2012.Despite joining Arsenal on a season-long loan, Chelsea will still pay the majority of his 325,000-per-week salary.David de Gea, who is third in the rankings, is the first of many former and current United stars to feature.The 33-year-old Spaniard, who now plays for Serie A side Fiorentina, signed a record £375,000 bumper pay rise deal in 2019.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAt first glimpse Wayne Rooney’s £124m doesn’t seem like enough.But United’s record goalscorer played in a different era, where players weren’t often paid north of £100,000.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelComing in fifth is Mohamed Salah, who earns roughly £18.2m a year from Liverpool after signing a new three-year-deal last year.Last year, Salah’s lawyer claimed the winger was earning more than £1m every week through wages and sponsors.The next two United stars are Romelu Lukaku’s £95.4m and Paul Pogba’s £90.9m, albeit the Belgium forward only made 66 appearances for the Red Devils between 2017 and 2019.To the surprise of everybody – or maybe nobody – United flop Martial took £87m off the Red Devils throughout his nine-year stint.Martial joined in 2015 in a £44.5million transfer from Monaco – the world’s most expensive teenager at the time.He only managed 90 goals in 317 appearances despite being predicted to win the Ballon d’Or at some point during his career.United were glad to get his £250,000-per-week wages off the bill after releasing him this summer.Leicester and Chelsea’s humble hero N’Golo Kante bagged the same as Martial during his time in the Prem.Meanwhile, Virgil van Dijk came 10th on the list of stars, earning a combined £84m through his £220,000 weekly salary signed in 2021.READ MORE SUN STORIESBefore that, the Liverpool captain took home £180,000 every week since his arrival at Anfield in 2017, and spent three seasons at Southampton before that.There are 20 Prem titles shared among seven of the top 10, with Lukaku, Pogba and Martial all missing out. More

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      Ben Chilwell’s Chelsea ‘bomb squad’ exile OVER with star named in 25-man Premier League squad and back in training

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      BEN CHILWELL has been offered a dramatic pathway back into the fold at Chelsea after being named in their Premier League squad.The £50 million defender was one of the infamous ‘bomb squad’ of unwanted stars banished to train away from the rest of the first team squad by hardline head coach Enzo Maresca during the transfer window.Ben Chilwell’s Chelsea ‘bomb squad’ exile has come to an end following the transfer windowCredit: GettyEnzo Maresca has named Chilwell in his 25-man Premier League squadCredit: GettyBut after failing to find a new club for the one-time England left back, Chilwell has now been included on the 25-man list of players for top flight games this season in a surprise U-turn.Chilwell’s last appearance for Chelsea was as a two minute sub appearance in the FA Cup semi final defeat to Manchester City back in April.He then became one of 13 big name players forced to work alone when the club’s summer spending spree took the size of the squad to 42 players at one point.Chelsea managed to offload many of those stars in a frantic finish to the latest transfer window – Raheem Sterling joined Arsenal, Trevoh Chalobah is on loan at Crystal Palace and keeper Kepa Arribalaga joined Bournemouth on loan too.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNo deals could be done for Chilwell and he will now remain at Chelsea until January at the earliest.His long term place at Stamford Bridge looks shaky with Marc Cucurella and Levi Colwill ahead of him in the pecking order at left back.But there is a chance he could yet earn a reprieve and stay despite being told he had no future just a few weeks ago.Coach Maresca said: “Ben is now probably the only one that is still here. We are going to sit with him and find a solution because he is the only one.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”He is probably going to be back with us in a training session, we will see, because right now he is not training with us.”The idea was for him to leave but because he didn’t find a solution, he is probably going to start to train with us. If we decide that, he is going to be one of the players.”Chelsea’s plans for £1bn new stadiumChelsea submitted their Premier League squad list today.The club took the bold step of leaving forward Cole Palmer out of the first stage of the Conference League this season to manage his workload.Maresca insists Chilwell’s spirits are high despite the uncertainty surrounding him at present.Maresca said: “He is good. He is not training with us but I saw him this morning. He is okay.”Chilwell was one of 13 players banished from first-team training by Maresca this summerCredit: GettyThe Blues boss has now hinted Chilwell could return to first-team sessions at CobhamCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League TV fixture changes announced for November including huge Man Utd vs Chelsea clash and crunch Arsenal ties

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S clash with Chelsea is one of the Premier League games which has been moved following the announcement of the televised picks.The Red Devils will now host the Blues at 4.30pm on Sunday November 3, one day later than it was initially pencilled in.Manchester United will now take on Chelsea at Old Trafford on November 3Credit: GettyMeanwhile, Arsenal have seen three of their November games moved from the 3pm Saturday slot.They will face Newcastle in the early kick-off on November 2, while their trip to Chelsea will take place at 4.30pm on Sunday November 10.The final change for Mikel Arteta’s men sees their away game against West Ham pushed back to the 5.30pm slot on Saturday November 30.The only Friday night football in November sees Brighton host Southampton in a South Coast derby on November 29.Two Monday evening matches will take place – the first of those being a West London derby between Fulham and Brentford on November 4.The second sees West Ham head to St James’ Park to face Newcastle on November 25.Everton and Bournemouth are the only Premier League teams that do not have a televised fixture in November.There will be a third international break of the season when the Premier League takes a hiatus from November 10-23.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFull Premier League schedule for NovemberSaturday 2 November12:30 Newcastle v Arsenal (TNT Sports)AFC Bournemouth v Man CityIpswich Town v LeicesterLiverpool v BrightonNott’m Forest v West HamSouthampton v Everton17:30 Wolves v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Sunday 3 November14:00 Spurs v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)16:30 Man Utd v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 4 November20:00 Fulham v Brentford (Sky Sports)Saturday 9 NovemberBrentford v AFC BournemouthCrystal Palace v FulhamWest Ham v EvertonWolves v Southampton17:30 Brighton v Man City (Sky Sports)20:00 Liverpool v Aston Villa (TNT Sports)Sunday 10 November14:00 Man Utd v Leicester*14:00 Spurs v Ipswich Town*14:00 Nott’m Forest v Newcastle (Sky Sports)16:30 Chelsea v Arsenal (Sky Sports)*Due to participation in UEFA Europa League the preceding ThursdaySaturday 23 November12:30 Leicester v Chelsea (TNT Sports)AFC Bournemouth v BrightonArsenal v Nott’m ForestAston Villa v Crystal PalaceEverton v BrentfordFulham v Wolves17:30 Man City v Spurs (Sky Sports)Sunday 24 November14:00 Southampton v Liverpool (Sky Sports)16:30 Ipswich Town v Man Utd (Sky Sports)Monday 25 November20:00 Newcastle v West Ham (Sky Sports)Friday 29 November20:00 Brighton v Southampton (Sky Sports)Saturday 30 NovemberBrentford v LeicesterCrystal Palace v NewcastleNottingham Forest v Ipswich TownWolves v AFC Bournemouth17:30 West Ham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 1 December13:30 Chelsea v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)13:30 Man Utd v Everton*13:30 Spurs v Fulham*16:00 Liverpool v Man City (Sky Sports)*Due to participation in UEFA Europa League the preceding ThursdayDuring that domestic pause, England will travel to Greece and host Republic of Ireland.A total of 18 Premier League games will be televised in the UK across November.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsSky Sports will air 15 of them, with TNT Sports broadcasting two Saturday lunchtime matches and an evening game between Liverpool and Aston Villa. More

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      Arsenal boss Arteta refuses to rule Martin Odegaard out of Tottenham clash as he says players are ‘always available’

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta is NOT ruling captain Martin Odegaard out of the North London Derby.The Gunners face rivals Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but may be without Odegaard, 25, who poses as a massive doubt.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is not ruling Martin Odegaard out of the North London DerbyCredit: GettyOdegaard is facing a late decision after his injury during international dutyCredit: SplashThe playmaker suffered an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League clash with Austria on Monday.The ex-Real Madrid star limped off the pitch in tears following a rough challenge from Christoph Baumgartner.The Norway international was later seen on crutches while boarding a flight back to London.Arteta, however, revealed Arsenal doctors have yet to reach a final decision as to whether Odegaard will play against Spurs.Read More on ArsenalThe Spanish tactician hinted there will be a late call and left all potential scenarios open.Arteta said in his pre-match press conference: “We need some more tests. Let’s see what happens in the next day or so. This afternoon probably. “Let’s see the extent of the injury and how quickly we can get him back. Martin wants to be here every day but we have to wait and see.I leave that to the doctor. “He’s willing and he wants to be present in every game. We need to make sure we know first how good he is or not. Players with 48 hours are always available. Let’s see what happens.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta, who signed a new contract that ties him to the Emirates until 2027, is facing quite a midfield headache as Declan Rice is suspended and summer signing Mikel Merino is injured.The Arsenal manager may also have to make a late call on Riccardo Calafiori.Premier League panel reveal why referee was right to send off Arsenal star Declan Rice against BrightonCalafiori also picked up a knock during international duty with Italy after a freak clash with France ace Ousmane Dembele last week.Arteta said: “He’s another one where we’ll have to wait another day.” More