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      Arsenal handed good omen for crunch Champions League semi-final clash with PSG

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      ARSENAL have a positive omen going into this evening’s huge match against Paris Saint-Germain.The Gunners host PSG in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at the Emirates Stadium.Arsenal have received a boost for their Champions League clash with PSGCredit: GettySlavko Vincic, who officiated their 2-0 win over PSG in October, will referee the matchCredit: GettyThey previously hosted the Ligue 1 champions in the group stage six months ago.Goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka saw Arsenal win 2-0 at home.Mikel Arteta will now be hoping for a similar result tonight.And the Spaniard has received what many superstitious fans may consider a good omen in the build-up.READ MORE ON ARSENALSlavko Vincic – the man who officiated the last match between Arsenal and PSG back in October – will be the referee tonight.The Slovenian did not have much to do last time out at the Emirates, only handing out yellow cards to Riccardo Calafiori and Fabian Ruiz.PSG have massively improved since then, with the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia all on top form.However, the Gunners have reason to be confident following their 5-1 aggregate win over reigning champions Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesArteta has urged Arsenal fans to create a “special” atmosphere for the match.He said: “I tell them [the supporters], and I’m not exaggerating here: ‘Guys, bring your boots, bring your shorts, bring your T-shirts and let’s play every ball together.’I already mentioned that twice’ – Mikel Arteta takes issue with reporter’s question as Arsenal title hopes all but end”We want to do something special. The place has to be something special, something that we haven’t seen.”I really hope that everybody that comes to the Emirates and is watching and following us, brings that energy with them.” More

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      Real Madrid ‘set to go all out for William Saliba transfer as Florentino Perez chooses Arsenal star over Huijsen’

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      ARSENAL star William Saliba is Real Madrid’s top target to bolster their defence this summer.Saliba, 24, is considered by many as the best defender in the world following some stunning performances at the Gunners’ backline in the Premier League and Champions League.Real Madrid are prioritising a move for Arsenal star William SalibaReal prefer Saliba ahead of Bournemouth star Dean HuijsenAnd according to Marca, the centre-back is seen as the man to lead Real’s defence for years to come – especially after his impressive displays across both quarter-final encounters against them in Europe.So much so that the reigning Spanish and European champions’ president Florentino Perez is set to take it upon himself to make sure a deal is completed with the North Londoners.Saliba and Arsenal are fully aware of Los Blancos’ interest ahead of the summer transfer window.However, Real are currently moving in a “lukewarm and discreet” fashion due to their last-ditch effort to win LaLiga and the Premier League giants’ focus on winning their first ever Champions League.Read More on ArsenalHowever, the summer will be a completely different matter as Madrid are expected to go all out for the France international.Bournemouth star Dean Huijsen has also been strongly linked with a move to the Bernabeu.But Saliba has been an absolute priority ahead of Huijsen for Real chief scout Juni Calafat and Perez.Manchester City ace Manuel Akanji has also been targeted but that was mainly down to manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is heading out of the Bernabeu.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSNevertheless, a move to Real could also see Saliba playing with Premier League foes Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool and Sandro Tonalli of Newcastle as the midfield pair is also being monitored.The pair are being targeted due to Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi’s preference of moving to Arsenal.Antonio Rudiger sent off for throwing ICE PACK at referee in Copa del Rey final as Real Madrid bench restrain fuming aceAnd that could be under Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who poses as the favourite to succeed Ancelotti in the dugout.The Italian tactician is highly likely to leave club football for the first time in his celebrated 30-year career, which has seen him becoming the only manager to win all five top leagues, and move to Brazil. More

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      Man City star Ederson ‘has concrete chances’ to LEAVE Etihad just a year after lucrative transfer collapsed

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      MANCHESTER CITY star Ederson reportedly has “concrete chances” to leave this summer — just a year after seeing a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia collapse.Ederson, 31, came close to leaving City after winning his sixth Premier League title in 2024 following concrete interest from the Middle East.Ederson has ‘concrete chances’ to leave Man City this summerCredit: GettyHe was offered £900,000-a-week to quit the Etihad and refused to play down links before remaining in the north west.But Fabrizio Romano claims Saudi clubs have reignited their interest in the Brazil international.And Ederson could now finally leave City for new riches, with Pep Guardiola ready to part ways.The 2023 Treble winner has made just 22 Premier League appearances this term — his lowest-ever figure.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLEderson has missed City’s last three matches, including Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final win over Nottingham Forest, after limping off against Crystal Palace with a mystery injury 16 days ago.His City contract, worth £180k-a-week, runs until 2026.But with No2 Stefan Ortega proving his worth on multiple occasions, Ederson could become the latest big name to leave City.Kyle Walker packed his bags for AC Milan in January.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSWhile legend Kevin De Bruyne will depart on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.There are also questions marks over the likes of Ilkay Gundogan, John Stones and Nathan Ake.Ederson’s wife stuns in see-through dress as she steals show at Fifa The Best awards to cheer on Man City starCity have already embarked on a squad rebuild, spending £180m on stars including Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez in January.The likes of Nico O’Reilly and James McAtee have also enjoyed decent minutes.And after boss Guardiola ended talk over his future by penning a deal until 2027, a new phase of City’s history is well underway. More

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      Chelsea given green light to stage home games at Twickenham while they redevelop Stamford Bridge

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      RFU boss Bill Sweeney wants to stage Chelsea games at Twickenham whilst the Premier League outfit redevelop Stamford Bridge.Sweeney is desperate to maximise revenue from the 82,000 capacity home of English rugby and would be open to the Blues moving in temporarily.Todd Boehly wants to redevelop Stamford BridgeCredit: GettyThe Blues could temporarily play home matches at TwickenhamCredit: GettyCole Palmer and Co could move to a temporary homeCredit: GettyChelsea want to upgrade the Bridge to take 60,000 instead of the current 42,000 but would need a temporary home when the builders move in.Spurs played at Wembley from 2017 to 2019 while they built the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and hosting Chelsea for a couple of seasons would give the RFU a massive cash windfall.Sweeney insists the ground is licensed to play Premier League but fears local council Richmond could kibosh the move.Sweeney said: “It would be a big financial number. The licence would allow it to happen and there have been conversations previously about possible Premier League clubs coming here.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“Richmond council is more concerned in terms of impact on local residents, numbers of fans and so on they’re a little bit more sensitive.”It may depend on which club it is. I know they would definitely have a conversation about that though.”Sweeney recently threatened to move England’s base from Twickenham to the Midlands , with Milton Keynes an option, because of a row over Beyonce concerts.Twickenham could not offer the American superstar the six gigs she is playing at Spurs this summer because of restrictions on the number of non-sports events it can hold.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSCurrently they are limited to three per year but Sweeney is confident that will be raised, boosting the RFU coffers, and they will stay put.He added: “We’re making really progress with Richmond. The conversations with them have been positive, it’s a cooperative process.Todd Boehly gives major Chelsea stadium update and vows to leave Stamford Bridge“They see the value that we bring to the area and they understand why we need to have more non-rugby events when you compare it to Tottenham, to Wembley, the O2, they can see why we need those non-rugby events to make the thing viable.“We’ve just completed the survey of local residents and we had the split between five minutes from the stadium and 15 minutes from the stadium.”I think the figure was, and it was much bigger than we were expecting, 75 per cent support in terms of do you support the stadium hosting more or a lot of non-rugby events.”I’m confident it’s going in the right direction.”Shifting England away from Twickenham would have been a bombshell move and plans are in place for it to have a £600m facelift.“We’ve always said our preference was to remain here,” Sweeney said.Read More on The Sun”Not just for cultural reasons and the history.”Hospitality and ticketing are 50 per cent of our revenue and from a geographical point of view this is a really important part of the country to be in.”Bill Sweeney has discussed Twickenham’s futureCredit: PATottenham Hotspur Stadium hosts several non-football events yearCredit: PA More

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      Richarlison responds to Harvey Elliott’s bizarre gesture after bust-up in final seconds before Liverpool’s title win

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      TOTTENHAM star Richarlison hit back at Harvey Elliott’s bizarre taunt just moments before Liverpool sealed the Premier League title.The Reds officially won the league on Sunday after beating Spurs 5-1 at Anfield to notch their 20th title and tie the record currently shared by rivals Manchester United.Liverpool ace Harvey Elliott had a bizarre bust-up with Tottenham star RicharlisonElliott trolled Richarlison’s Everton past before Liverpool won the Premier LeagueElliott, 22, came on as a late substitute on 76 minutes for Luis Diaz, who scored the Merseysiders’ first cracker that cancelled out Dominic Solanke’s opener. Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Mohamed Salah’s goals as well as Destiny Udogie’s own-goal then completed the rout.And Elliott was determined to leave his mark as he registered a couple of shots.The England Under-21 international did just that when he tried to nutmeg Richarlison, 27, in the fourth minute of stoppage time.Read More on FootballThe ex-Everton star didn’t take kindly to it and squared up to Elliott, who pushed him away.The central midfielder’s Liverpool team-mate Curtis Jones pulled him away and that is when he trolled the Brazil international.Elliott held up three fingers on one hand and gestured zero with the other.That seems to have been a dig against Richarlison’s Everton past as he indicated that it has been 30 years since Liverpool’s rivals won their last trophy – which was the FA Cup and Charity Shield.Most read in FootballThe winger surprisingly addressed the taunt on TikTok as he took to the comments’ section of a video breaking down that intense confrontation.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRicharlison quipped: “He wants to reach 30 goals in his career I think.”The Tottenham star, who counts 106 goals in club football across his 10-year career – including 53 with Everton and 20 with Spurs – poked fun at Elliott’s total of 21 – seven of which were with Blackburn.Arne Slot shows his class as he leads Anfield in chant about Jurgen Klopp after sealing 20th title for LiverpoolHowever, the Liverpool ace probably doesn’t mind too much as he took part in the passionate Anfield celebrations, which marked the first time the club had won the Prem in front of a live crowd.And as expected there were some incredible images as fans broke down in tears, star man Salah took selfies with the crowd and manager Arne Slot paid tribute to his predecessor Jurgen Klopp.There were wild scenes in the dressing room afterwards too – with stars sparking up cigars. More

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      Leeds could bring back fans’ favourite Kalvin Phillips in cut price transfer three years after £42m Man City move

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      LEEDS’ promotion to the top flight may spark an emotional Elland Road return for Kalvin Phillips.And his home town club could land their former skipper for half the £42million Manchester City paid to sign him three years ago.Kalvin Phillips has had a fruitless loan spell at Ipswich this seasonCredit: RexThe former England star is a legend at Leeds UnitedCredit: GettyPhillips left Leeds in 2022 after 12 years at the club, with fans dubbing him the Yorkshire Pirlo.But his first two seasons at City brought just six starts, while boss Pep Guardiola called him overweight on returning from the 2022 World Cup.Guardiola apologised, but the midfielder remained an Etihad outcast and spent the second half of last season on loan at West Ham.He joined newly promoted Ipswich in August, but there have been just 16 starts and one goal in a Portman Road switch that never took off.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIt has been a stunning fall from grace for the midfielder, who helped lead Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds into the top flight in 2020, after a 16-year absence.Current Elland Road boss Daniel Farke knows he needs to strengthen for their Prem return.A move for Phillips  — with the added incentive of proving he can still cut it in the top flight  — is a no brainer for both Leeds and the player.SunSport first exclusively suggested Leeds’ interest in Phillips last month.Most read in SportAnd in February he “liked” a post that highlighted the flying form of Elland Road winger Dan James.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKNow momentum for a possible move is building.It comes as Farke shrugged off speculation over his own future.Patrick Bamford leads fans in X-rated chant about Chris Wilder as Leeds celebrate promotionThere’s been talk that Leeds’ US-based owners 49s Enterprises are not convinced he’s the right person to oversee the club at top-flight level.But asked if he felt disrespected, Farke said: “Not at all, it’s not surprising.“I knew for which club I signed, I’m not sure how many managers Leeds had in the last 20 years, but it’s a good effort if you last for three months.“Once you sign a contract, there’s lots of pressure, noise, expectations.“On a weekly basis someone is linked. It’s nothing new.” More

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      Evanilson should never have been sent off against Man Utd, the red card was just like Bruno Fernandes in Spurs clash

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      EVANILSON should never have received a red card against  Manchester United.The Bournemouth striker slipped when he challenged Moroccan  international Noussair Mazraoui in the 70th minute of Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw.Bournemouth frontman Evanilson slipped as he tackled Man Utd defender Noussair Mazraoui and was harshly given a red cardCredit: RexEx-Premier League referee Mark Halsey was astonished that VAR got involvedCredit: AFPUnited’s Bruno Fernandes had his dismissal for this challenge on James Maddison during a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham last September overturnedCredit: GettyRef Peter Bankes gave a yellow card to the Brazilian — and that was the correct call, as Evanilson’s slip turned his tackle into a reckless one. It was not serious foul play.Why on earth did VAR John Brooks get involved?It’s a very poor decision — and Bournemouth can feel aggrieved because it changed the game and dented their European hopes.They would have a good case to appeal the dismissal — and the three-match ban — as the incident was similar to Bruno Fernandes’ foul against Spurs last September.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe United midfielder’s sending-off in United’s 3-0 defeat was rescinded.Referee Chris Kavanagh showed Fernandes a straight red but the appeal commission ruled he had made an “obvious” error.WHAT WAS THE PREM EXPLANATION?HERE’S the statement Prem chiefs issued to explain Evanilson’s red card:Evanilson appeared stunned with his dismissalCredit: RexBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK “VAR recommended an on-field review for a possible red card for the challenge by Evanilson on Mazraoui – with the challenge deemed to be two-footed with both feet off the ground, endangering the safety of the opponent. Most read in Football”Upon review, the referee issued a red card to Evanilson for serious foul play.”Man Utd legend, 61, set to take charge of National League side as he says ‘it wouldn’t be beneath me’BOURNEMOUTH CHIEF’S ANGRY VERDICTCHERRIES’ boss Andoni Iraola appeared astounded by his frontman’s dismissal.Iraola told Sky Sports: “Common sense. Everyone who has played football understands. “He slips. He doesn’t catch him with the leg that goes high and the consequence is a red card. “It is another three games without playing. The repercussions for us are huge. Of course we are going to appeal. It is common sense. “In the first half Evanilson gets a kick in the chest by Casemiro. I don’t think you should have a red card for this. But the VAR cuts the worst angle, the worst frame.” More

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      Did Jurgen Klopp eerily predict Liverpool’s 2024-25 Premier League title win during final interview as Kop boss?

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      JURGEN KLOPP got it spookily spot-on when he departed Liverpool last summer with an enticing prediction.The German bowed out of Anfield after nine iconic years with a hot take that has aged perfectly.Arne Slot has completed a title achievement few would have predictedCredit: RexBut Jurgen Klopp had a mystic microphone when he looed to the futureKlopp won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup as he restored the Reds to the top table at home and abroad.But few believed his replacement Arne Slot could achieve instant success in his first season at Liverpool.However, Sunday’s 5-1 victory over Tottenham sealed title glory with four games to spare.And many more might have backed Slot if they’d listened closely to a ‘Klopp-timistic’ clairvoyant last year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKlopp said then: “I will be fine. And more importantly the club as well, because you saw the team now, that’s a bunch of really good people, and they will be fine, or even more.“Somebody will come in, full of dreams, full of energy, full of excitement and full of new ideas, rightly so, and lead the club into that future. It’s great.”Yet even Slot might have struggled to imagine how magical his first campaign in England would be.Liverpool are 15 points clear of Arsenal, 20 above Newcastle and 21 ahead of deposed champions Manchester City.Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKAnd when asked about the apparent ease of his achievement, the Dutchman referenced Klopp.Slot told Sky Sports: “That’s not only my job, it’s the job of the players and the staff members standing over there and the work Jurgen (Klopp) and Pepijn (Lijnders) left behind over here.HOW LIVERPOOL WON THE TITLE”The culture of the team, the work rate, the quality was outstanding. “We all knew that. We started off really well and it maybe helped a bit that (Manchester) City had a difficult spell, which they hadn’t had in five years.”When the season started everyone would have been happy if we were in the top four for Champions League again but I don’t think that was fair to our players.”They are much better than that and that’s what they have showed this season.”Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk told the same broadcaster: “It’s special and it’s something that we don’t take for granted. It’s amazing.”We got the job done and we (are) truly deserved champions of England.” More