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      Fan spotted flogging Arsenal ‘Champions 23’ shirt… and supporters are in stitches at the asking price

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      FANS have spotted an Arsenal “Champions 23” shirt being flogged on Facebook Marketplace… and the asking price has left them in stitches.The Gunners’ title bid was left in tatters after a series of disappointing results culminated in Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat to Brighton.
      An Arsenal ‘Champions 23’ shirt was put on Facebook Marketplace
      Arsenal’s botched title bid came to a halt last weekendCredit: Reuters
      Arsenal’s botched challenge appeared to spoil one entrepreneurial wannabe’s big plans.
      Assuming Mikel Arteta’s side would win the title, one fan bought an away top and had it printed with “Champions 23”.
      Following their title capitulation, the internet user, based in Bradford, opted to list it on Facebook Marketplace… for FREE.
      When asked to list its condition, they joked it was “full of tears”.
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      Arsenal had been as many as 11 points clear at the top of the Prem table.
      But a late wobble that saw them botch leads against Liverpool and West Ham, draw with Southampton and lose to Manchester City and Brighton ruined their title dream.
      Following the Seagulls debacle, a dejected Arteta said: “I hate the feeling of letting people down when they’re really expecting something. That’s the biggest regret I have today.
      “A week ago, I was standing here feeling proud and today we have to apologise for the performance in the second half. It was not acceptable.”
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      The Brighton match saw Arsenal fans leave Emirates Stadium early in their droves – leading to criticism from Ian Wright.
      The former Gunners striker said on his Wrighty’s House podcast: “What I was a little bit disappointed about was the Arsenal fans that left when it went to 2-0, because they’ve forgotten what we were aiming for at the start of the season.
      “And how that team, with the resources, losing the players we lost, fought a City side that’s broken Liverpool averaging 90-odd points, to three games left in the season, we’ve brought them there and it’s still mathematically possible, although very remote.
      “So when I saw the people leaving, I’d rather they stayed and gave that team…
      “Roy Keane said they were physically and mentally done, that deserved some recognition that they f***ing went for it, they fought this season for it.”
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      Piers Morgan claims ‘Arsenal would have won Premier League title’ if they’d signed Cristiano Ronaldo after Man Utd exit

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      PIERS MORGAN believes Arsenal would have won the Premier League if they had signed Cristiano Ronaldo.The striker was available on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United in November before he joined Al Nassr.
      Piers Morgan believes Arsenal would have won the league if they signed Cristiano RonaldoCredit: AFP
      Ronaldo has scored 12 goals in 13 games for the Saudi Arabian side and Piers has claimed he would have scored the goals to fire the Gunners to the title.
      SunSport columnist Piers hit back at a fan who jokingly questioned why he did not name Ronaldo in his Arsenal summer transfer wishlist.
      He said: “Mock all you like, but if we’d signed Ronaldo when he left United, until the end of the season – as he was keen to do by the way – we would have won the league.
      “He knows how to win major trophies, and how to score goals when it really matters.”
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      Arsenal look set to miss out on Prem glory with Manchester City just one win away from wrapping up the title race.
      But Mikel Arteta’s side have qualified for the Champions League and Piers is eyeing five players he wants to arrive in the summer.
      The list includes Moises Caicedo and Kaoru Mitoma, who both impressed in Brighton’s 3-0 win at The Emirates on Sunday.
      Piers is also a fan of Napoli pair Kim Min-jae and Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with a £120million move to Manchester United.
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      Declan Rice is another name on the list, with Arsenal said to be willing to bid £90m for the West Ham captain.
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      Erling Haaland CAN’T win the Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi claims Man City team-mate

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      BERNARDO SILVA believes that Erling Haaland won’t claim the Ballon d’Or over Lionel Messi – unless Manchester City win the Champions League.The prestigious award is handed out at the end of the calendar year to the world’s finest footballer – and there are no shortage of candidates so far.
      Bernardo Silva has seen Haaland’s greatness first-hand – but still doesn’t back him for football’s biggest individual awardCredit: Getty
      Lionel Messi has had a busy month in Paris as tension between the 35-year-old and the club continues to boilCredit: Getty
      Many would back Haaland to follow up his Football Writers’ Association’s Footballer of the Year award with the Ballon d’Or after his stunning debut season in England.
      The Norwegian forward has broken the Premier League record for most goals in a single season and still has three games add more strikes to his tally.
      But over in France Messi has recaptured his best form at PSG – even as transfer speculation continues to distract from his exploits.
      Silva has a theory about what it would take for his 22-year-old teammate to stop Messi winning yet another individual honour.
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      He told France Football: “If Haaland wins Premier League and Champions League, you can put him in the Ballon d’Or discussion, and you can also talk about Vini Jr. if Madrid win the Champions League.
      “In general, it is between Messi and the winner of the Champions League, and so far, I will give it to Messi.”
      Man City are within three wins of capturing both the Premier League and the Champions League, and within four wins of doing the treble.
      Haaland has played a major role in their fight for glory with a staggering 52 goals across all competitions.
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      But seven-times Ballon d’Or winner Messi will be keen to nab another honour – even though he will be 36 by the time the historic award will be dished out.
      He has 15 goals and 15 assists in 29 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
      While European success is beyond his reach this season, only four more points is needed for Messi and his teammates to land another title. More

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      Gary Neville responds as angry Arsenal fans use pic of him smooching Scholes to slap down his ‘too emotional’ argument

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Gary Neville has responded to Arsenal fans using a photo of him kissing Paul Scholes as the “too emotional” argument continues.The former right-back was discussing how the Gunners threw away the title to Manchester City on Sky Sports.
      Gary Neville kissed Paul Scholes as he scored a winning-goal in the title raceCredit: EPA
      Oleksandr Zinchenko went viral for geeing up Arsenal fans outside a pubCredit: instagram: @v.lada_sefdan
      Neville listed seven reasons why Arsenal will fail to win the Premier League this season.
      He cited Oleksandr Zinchenko’s celebration after a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace, where he beeped his car horn and shouted “come on” while driving past fans, as an example of the team getting carried away.
      Neville claimed: “The over-celebrations against Aston Villa [after the 4-2 win in February]. I look at little things that might look a little bit harsh – Zinchenko celebrating an hour after the game with the fans outside and screaming.
      “You want your leaders in the team, who have been there before to spread composure around the dressing room and calm everybody down. You don’t want them to lift the anxiety, lift the emotion.”
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      Gooners have hit back at Neville with a photo of him smooching team-mate Scholes after he scored a winning goal versus Man City.
      Man Utd went on to lose the league in the 2010/11 season to Chelsea after the “over-celebrating” kiss.
      More brought up the fact he was fined and charged for improper conduct for winding-up Liverpool fans after a goal in the 2005/06 campaign, where the Blues again ended up clinching glory.
      But Neville hit back, tweeting with laughing emojis: “Look at them.”
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      He has been in battle with supporters all day, saying: “There are reasons Arsenal’s results have dipped but I don’t think Zinchenko tooting his car horn at some Arsenal fans is among them.
      “I’m filling in the blanks of what was going on behind the scenes. I’ve seen it before from emotional teams.
      “The experience I’m talking from isn’t just from winning titles. I lost 4/5 title races as well.
      “Some emotions aren’t positive ones for a group even if they look it.
      Neville has been accused of being biased against Arsenal by pundit Martin Keown for always doubting that they were going to win the league.
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      Granit Xhaka set to quit Arsenal with long-serving Gunners star on brink of £20million transfer

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      GRANIT XHAKA is in advanced talks to leave Arsenal for Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to reports.The Swiss midfielder is expected pen a four-year with the Bundesliga side after they agreed a deal in the region of £15million to £20m.
      Granit Xhaka is set to quit Arsenal this summerCredit: Getty
      Xhaka has made 295 appearances for the Gunners since joining from Borussia Monchengladbach in 2016.
      According to London World, the former Arsenal skipper will leave Emirates Stadium in a £15m-£20m deal to “pursue a new challenge”.
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, meanwhile, reckons the fee will be closer to £13m.
      He adds that Xhaka, 30, is “close” to agreeing on personal terms with Xabi Alonso’s side.
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      Xhaka has one year remaining on his Arsenal contract, although the Gunners do possess the option to extend it by a year.
      But they are not planning on exercising this option, instead granting him an exit.
      Xhaka has had arguably his best season in an Arsenal shirt this term.
      He has started 34 of the Gunners’ 36 Prem matches this term – netting five goals and assisting a further seven.
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      Leverkusen boss Alonso has been linked to the vacant Spurs gig.
      The Spaniard took over ay BayArena in October with his side languishing in the relegation zone.
      Under his watch they have rocketed up the league to seventh – having also reached the Europa League semi-finals.
      Xabi Alonso has been linked with the vacant Spurs gigCredit: AP More

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      Man Utd scouts blown away after watching 19-goal transfer target score stunning hat-trick

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      MANCHESTER UNITED scouts have reportedly been sent to watch KAA Gent prodigy Gift Orban.The Nigerian striker has been brilliant this season, as he has needed 19 goals in 19 games this season.
      Manchester United have reportedly scouted Gift OrbanCredit: Rex
      United scouts watched Orban score a hat-trickCredit: Twitter – @@ElevenBeNL
      His second goal was typical of a poacherCredit: Twitter – @ElevenBeNL
      His third goal was the best as he lobbed the goalkeeperCredit: Twitter – @ElevenBeNL
      His impressive record of a goal every game includes nine goals in 10 Belgian league games.
      The 20-year-old’s prolific nature has seen him start to gather interest from clubs all over Europe.
      Man United are one said club, with the club looking to bolster their attacking options this summer.
      The Red Devils’ top two targets are Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Napoli star Victor Osimhen.
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      However, the club would also like to sign a younger striker that can learn and grow into the role.
      And according to Nieuwsblad, United scouts were in attendance for Orban’s most recent match.
      He helped Gent to a stunning 4-0 victory over Cercle Brugge by netting a hat-trick.
      Orban’s first two goals were typical of a poacher, but his third was the best of the lot.
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      The pacy forward latched onto a long ball and lobbed the goalkeeper with his first-time shot.
      Orban is a player that is not short of confidence. In one game this season, he hit the crossbar straight from kick-off.
      He also almost scored an outrageous overhead kick against West Ham in the Europa Conference League quarter-finals.
      Orban cost Gent £2million when he joined the club in January from Norwegian side Stabaek. More

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      Distraught Man Utd fans says ‘well, nice knowing you lads’ after underwhelming summer transfer budget is revealed

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans are fearing the worst after their summer transfer budget was revealed.The Red Devils are on course to qualify for the Champions League but it appears that will do little to boost the coffers.
      Erik ten Hag could have a limited budget this summerCredit: Getty
      According to The Athletic, Erik ten Hag will be given just £100million to spend.
      And considering that is the asking price of one of their main targets, Declan Rice, some fans are concerned.
      Ten Hag is also believed to have made Harry Kane his number one summer target, and Tottenham will likely demand in excess of £100m for the striker.
      So fans are worried the prospect of a limited budget could affect the quality of United’s signings – the club spent £85m on Antony alone last summer.
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      One supporter wrote: “Well nice knowing you lads.”
      Another added: “Hahahaha we are finished 😂”
      A third said: “Yikes. We ain’t making any signings lol.
      And another commented: “We’re never getting out of the trenches anytime soon.”
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      When asked about United’s summer budget, Ten Hag said: “I don’t have influence on that. I don’t know.
      “The only thing I know is that Man United is one of the biggest clubs in the world from a fanbase perspective.
      “This club has to compete for the highest in the world, so Champions League, Premier League. But in football you need funds to construct squads because in the end of the day the level from your players makes if you are successful or not.” More

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      Tottenham ‘weigh up move for transfer guru’ and it could reveal who the favourite for vacant manager job is

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      TOTTENHAM are weighing up a move for former Bayer Leverkusen transfer chief Tim Steidten, according to reports. Steidten has been out of work since leaving the Bundesliga outfit in March.
      Tim Steidten, left, has emerged as a target for TottenhamCredit: Getty
      Steidten has been out of work since Leverkusen in MarchCredit: Getty
      And now Spurs are considering a move for the 44-year-old, according to the Evening Standard.
      However, face-to-face talks are yet to be held between him and chairman Daniel Levy.
      Steidten joined Leverkusen as chief scout in 2019, but was promoted to the role of sporting director last July.
      In his role he was responsible for bringing in a number of young exciting talents, namely Jeremie Frimpong, Piero Hincapie and Edmond Tapsoba.
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      His time at the club also saw the appointment of Xabi Alonso, who has been linked with Tottenham’s vacant managerial job.
      This has inevitably sparked rumours of the pair reuniting in England.
      Steidten is not the only person linked with the position, with Spurs also reportedly considering Roma’s Tiago Pinto and Brentford’s Lee Dykes.
      Whoever comes into the position will report to new chief football officer Scott Munn, who will effectively become Levy’s No2 after his gardening leave from City Football Group ends.
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      The North London side are in the market for a new sporting director after Fabio Paratici left due to the fallout from Serie A’s latest transfer scandal.
      The Italian was handed a 30-month suspension from the game in January after an Italian court found former club Juventus guilty of false accounting.
      Paratici saw his appeal partially accepted, but only saw his ban scaled down.
      Tottenham have endured a difficult season, and find themselves desperately clinging on to the the final European football spot the Premier League has to offer. More