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      Arsenal 0 Brighton 3 LIVE RESULT: Seagulls batter Arsenal in sensational second half to give City one hand on the title

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      MANCHESTER CITY are closing in on another Premier League title after Brighton battered Arsenal 3-0 at the Emirates.And City can even win their fifth title in six years before they next kick a ball in the league if the Gunners lose at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
      Julio Enciso, Dennis Undav and Pervis Estpuninan scored for the Seagulls in a stunning performance for Roberto De Zerbi’s team, who kept alive their European hopes alive.

      Result: Arsenal 0-3 Brighton
      Arsenal XI: Ramsdale; White, Kiwior, Gabriel, Tierney; Jorginho, Odegaard, Xhaka; Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Martinelli
      Brighton XI: Steele, Estupinan, Colwill, Gross, Dunk, Caicedo, Mac Allister, Enciso, Mitoma, Gilmour, Ferguson

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      Try to finish campaign on positive note
      Mikel Arteta will have to try and lift his squad now for their remaining Premier League fixtures.
      They travel to relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Saturday, knowing they can take nothing for granted.
      After that, they entertain Wolves at The Emirates in the final game of the season.
      Gunners’ fans need focus on positives
      Before the start of the season, no Arsenal fans or coaches were planning on winning the Premier League.
      The focus was all on the project and improving under Mikel Arteta with emphasis on getting back into the Champions League.
      Arsenal have achieved that, while playing a brand of football that has impressed everyone this campaign.
      This is something to build on, now the need is to replicate it next season.
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      European dream alive for Seagulls
      Brighton will continue to dream that they can achieve something that this club has never done before.
      Looking to book their place in European competition for the first time in the club’s history.
      They showed their qualities today, beating Arsenal on their own stomping ground.
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      The one that got away
      He was the player Mikel Arteta tried so hard to bring to North London in the transfer window and he came back to haunt them today.
      Playing at right back. Moises Caicedo was integral to this Brighton win as he bombed forward to support the Brighton attacks.
      Supporting the attackers, to give The Seagulls more attacking options, Caicedo showed what he was all about today.

      FT: Arsenal 0-3 Brighton
      The stats show just how much Brighton dominated this game today.
      Roberto De Zerbi’s side shutdown Mikel Arteta’s title challengers all over the pitch and nullified them.
      Brighton’s fans and players celebrate this monumental win in the stadium.

      FT: Arsenal 0-3 Brighton
      The referee brings the game to a close.
      Brighton are convincing winners in North London today.
      Arsenal’s players look dejected, they think it’s all over, it is now.
      Arsenal 0-3 Brighton
      90+6. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have done a real number of Arsenal today.
      They fully deserve this result and have been the better team.
      The Emirates stadium now looking like a fire alarm has gone off in the stadium.
      Credit: Reuters
      Goal – Pervis Estupinan (Brighton)
      Arsenal 0-2 Brighton
      90+4. The Emirates stadium is starting to look more and more empty as the home fans head back to watch the Antiques Roadshow.
      The ground looks like there is a development game going on here now.
      Arsenal try to set up another attack but the cross is poor and easily headed clear by the visitors.
      Arsenal 0-2 Brighton
      90+2. Brighton come forward again with numbers.
      The ball is squared to Mitoma with options left and right but the winger looks to place a shot in the corner, which is blocked.
      Arsenal are penalised for a foul on Estupinan.
      Arsenal 0-2 Brighton
      90. Roberto De Zerbi did a Mourinho down the touchline as that second goal went in.
      Brighton have done a real number on Arsenal on their own ground this afternoon.
      There should be no complaints from Gunners’ fans, they have been second best all over the pitch today.
      We are going to have eight minutes of added time though.
      Arsenal 0-2 Brighton
      88. A loose pass from Leandro Trossard, sees the ball break to Undav in-front of goal.
      Ramsdale comes charging out and Brighton attacker just chips it over him into the unguarded net.
      Game, set and match.
      Arsenal’s title race is surely over.
      Credit: Getty
      Goal – Deniz Undav (Brighton)
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      84. Nelson comes steaming forward, running at the Brighton defence.
      He turns one way and then the other, eventually winning a corner.
      Trossard swings the ball in but it is half-cleared by the visitors.
      Gabriel has a half-chance to shoot in the box but as he falls to the ground he screams for a penalty.
      The replay shows that is another one for the Oscar nomination panel from the Brazilian.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      82. Enciso is coming off for Undav as he is unable to continue.
      Boos and jeers ring out around The Emirates.
      The Arsenal fans are getting frustrated as they see their title dreams dying right in front of their eyes.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      80. Brighton are down to ten men as Enciso is off the pitch receiving some treatment.
      They continue to pass the ball around before knocking it out of play so Mac Allister can receive some treatment after a challenge from Saka.
      Replays show that Saka did go in studs up on the Brighton player.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      78. Buonanotte comes on for Ferguson.
      Odegaard comes off for Smith Rowe.
      Mikel Arteta is trying something different, looking for goals.
      Enciso goes down on the far side of the pitch with the Arsenal fans letting him know what they think of the timewasting.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      76. Time is starting to run out for The Gunners now.
      They need to find two goals from somewhere to keep this title race going.
      Brighton continue to play their game, passing the ball around, utilising pockets of space all over the pitch.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      74. Saka goes down on the halfway line after running straight into Mitoma, with the referee awarding a free kick.
      The replay shows there was nothing in it all and the winger bought a foul there.
      It is possibly the one part of the youngster’s game that needs improving, he goes down far too easily.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      72. Odegaard slides a brilliant ball into the box for Trossard.
      With the chance to shoot he hits it straight at Steele.
      Arsenal need to improve their finishing if they are to get anything from this game today.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      70. Mitoma is causing all sorts of problems for Arsenal now.
      Ben White is having a nightmare against the Brighton winger.
      This time the visitors whip in a corner but the hosts manage to head the ball clear.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      68. Mitoma breaks down the left at pace, beating several players.
      He looks to make a line to go for goal but there are too many Arsenal players in the way.
      Welbeck picks up the ball and tries to shoot but it is well wide.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      66. Brighton needlessly give the ball away just outside of their own box.
      Trossard cuts inside but fortunately for the visitors, they get numbers around him and win the ball back.
      Arsenal are starting to dominate the game more now.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      64. Nelson picks the ball up on the right and cuts inside to shoot.
      He fizzes a shot just wide of Jason Steele’s far post.
      Close.
      The longer this game goes on, the more Arsenal have to throw caution to the wind now.
      Arsenal 0-1 Brighton
      62. It is an attacking change from Roberto De Zerbi.
      Nelson is penalised for a foul on Caicedo.
      Brighton have a free kick in a wide position, deep in the Arsenal half.
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      Arsenal 0 Brighton 3: Gunners’ title race over with a whimper as ill-tempered loss leaves Man City one game from glory

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      IT has looked like a fool’s errand for a few weeks now, but Arsenal’s vain pursuit of the Premier League crown is all but finished after this desperate home defeat.  Manchester City will surely clinch their fifth title in six seasons next weekend, after the concession of soft goals to Julio Enciso, Deniz Undav and Pervis Estupinan summed up a shoddy and irritable display from Mikel Arteta’s men. 
      The title race is all but over after Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat at home to BrightonCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      The Gunners were swept aside by the SeagullsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Mikel Arteta’s side could hand Manchester City the title with a defeat against Nottingham Forest next weekCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Julio Enciso scored the opener at the EmiratesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      City will be confirmed as champions if they beat Chelsea at home next Sunday – but their coronation could arrive a day earlier if Arsenal lose at Nottingham Forest. 
      Arteta’s side had been magnificent for the vast majority of this season but their lack of experience and squad depth has cost them in a run of just two wins from their last seven games. 
      Brighton, who have now won on four of their last five visits to the Emirates, are well on course to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history. 
      And although the match was ill-tempered and ragged, Brighton deserved their victory. 
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      If last Sunday’s impressive win at Newcastle had renewed Arsenal’s hope, then City’s emphatic victory at Everton earlier in the day was another sobering example of the problem with this title race – City are just too damned good.
      Brighton had suffered an extraordinary 5-1 home defeat against the Toffees but they put that right here and look nailed-on for a place in the Europa League next season. 
      The violent opening exchanges looked like highlights from the infamous 1970 FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Leeds, it was punctuated by fouls and injury stoppages, with the ball pretty much an afterthought.
      Martin Odegaard was poleaxed by a ball in the face from Estupinan, Gabriel Martinelli floored Kaoru Mitouma with a flying body-charge, which was avenged when Moises Caicedo caught the Arsenal winger on the ankle. 
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      Ref Andrew ‘Truly Madly’ Madley opted for appeasement, failing to show a yellow card when he might have dished out half a dozen. 
      Martinelli eventually limped off, replaced by former Albion man Leandro Trossard. 
      Gabriel Martinelli escaped punishment for this challenge on Kaoru MitomaCredit: Reuters
      Moises Caicedo brought Martinelli down just minutes later, with the Arsenal man then forced off with an injuryCredit: Reuters
      Martinelli was then seen wearing a protective boot on his left footCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      During the occasional outbreaks of football, Aaron Ramsdale pushed wide a rising effort from Enciso and Gabriel Jesus was denied by Jason Steele’s boot when he tried to sneak one in at the near post. 
      Brighton’s desire to play out from the back looked more like an obsessive compulsive disorder than a game-plan and Arsenal were having some joy by pressing Brighton high and and forcing a string of mishaps. 
      Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi, who makes Arteta look like the Dalai Lama, was in a permanent stage of rage, kicking his seat.
      Trossard was soon cutting in from the left and clattering a shot against the bar.
      Madley finally got his yellow card in the 34th minute to caution Estupinan for the most innocuous foul of the lot. 
      The officiating was then summed up by assistant Constantine Hatzidakis – the man who clobbered Andy Robertson – flagging for an offside against Arsenal direct from a throw-in. 
      Mitoma toasted Ben White and centred for Enciso to blaze over when he ought to have scored – but Bukayo Saka pinged a shot narrowly wide in injury-time. 
      Frustrations were rising around the Emirates even before Brighton scored an incredibly soft opener on 51 minutes. 
      Etupinan’s initial cross was headed out by Kieran Tierney but when the Ecuador full-back scuffed his second effort, Arsenal centre-half Jakub Kiwior had gone down clutching his ankle, allowing Enciso score from close range with a free header.  
      Arteta hauled off his central midfield duo of Jorginho and Granit Xhaka, sending on Thomas Partey and Reiss Nelson, while De Zerbi was positive in introducing former Gunner Danny Welbeck as an extra forward. 
      Arteta was booked for gobbing off and he wasn’t the only Arsenal man lacking composure as a succession of attacks broke down in the final third. 
      After Alexis Mac Allister had fizzed a shot wide, Arteta made a desperate double substitution, replacing Odegaard and Jesus with Emile Smith-Rowe and Eddie Nketiah.   
      But Brighton’s second goal was as avoidable as the first from Arsenal’s point of view.
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      Ramsdale’s pass to Trossard saw the Belgian mugged by Pascal Gross who fed Undav to lob the keeper. 
      Estupinan added a third in injury-time after Ramsdale could only push Undav’s shot into his path. 
      Deniz Undav doubled Brighton’s leadCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Pervis Estupinan put the icing on the cake for Brighton in injury timeCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal ratings: Xhaka tries to get Gunners going but Ben White has torrid time as Mitoma tears him apart

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      ARSENAL looked far from title challengers as they suffered just their second home defeat of the season to Brighton.The Gunners had given their title push a lifeline with a fighting win at Newcastle last Sunday, but a week on they looked fatigued and lacked ideas.
      It was a frustrating afternoon for the GunnersCredit: AP
      Gabriel Martinelli went off with an injury inside the opening 20 minutesCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Jorginho had a game to forgetCredit: AP
      Ben White was given the runaround by Kaoru MitomaCredit: Reuters
      Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka tried in vain to make things happen as Roberto De Zerbi’s side dominated throughout.
      Jorginho, picked for his range of passing and composure in possession, was anonymous and offered little by way of protection for the back four.
      While former Seagull Ben White had a torrid afternoon up against speedy winger Kaoru Mitoma.
      The right-back was found wanting for Brighton’s goal, as was Jakub Kiwior.
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      And Mikel Arteta’s side did not offer much in response going forward.
      Leandro Trossard, signed from Brighton in January, came closest to scoring after replacing Gabriel Martinelli early on but Jason Steele had a surprisingly quiet afternoon between the sticks.
      Here is how SunSport’s Kealan Hughes rated the Gunners’ performance on a disappointing day in North London…
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      Aaron Ramsdale – 5
      One smart stop to keep out Julio Enciso early on and could do nothing about his goal.
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      He was lobbed for the second and poorly palmed away Deniz Undav’s strike to Pervis Estupinan, who made no mistake as he added Brighton’s third.
      Ben White – 3
      Beaten far too easily by Mitoma who set up a chance that Enciso should have buried.
      He did not learn his lesson as he was caught out by a long ball and Mitoma fed Estupinan who crossed for Enciso to score.
      Jakub Kiwior – 4
      Was bullied by Evan Ferguson at times and failed to help White deal with Mitoma.
      Went down injured and lost Enciso for the goal – a strange spell of defending.
      Gabriel – 6
      A little awkward with the ball but the best of Arsenal’s defenders today.
      Kieran Tierney – 5
      Anonymous first half. Poor header to clear Estupinan’s cross, which allowed the left-back to try again and set-up the opener.
      Jorginho – 3
      Struggled to impose himself on the ball and give Arsenal a foothold in a match where they struggled to retain possession.
      Was hooked on the hour mark with Mikel Arteta opting for Thomas Partey to provide more intensity.
      Granit Xhaka – 6
      Should have done better with a first-half header from a Trossard free-kick which he put wide.
      He got Arsenal going and played an invaluable role in breaking up Brighton’s passing play.
      Martin Odegaard – 5
      Came very close to scoring another long-range effort similar to his daisy-cutter at St James’ Park.
      Was man-marked throughout by Levi Colwill and that nullified his influence on the game.
      Bukayo Saka – 6
      Lively start and caused Pervis Estupinan problems by cutting in on his left foot.
      Had a brilliant chance to open the scoring in added time at the end of the first half but fired his shot wide.
      Faded as the match wore on – fatigue appears to have set in after a long season.
      Gabriel Martinelli – 5
      Only lasted 19 minutes but had an eventful spell.
      He was lucky to avoid a red card for an elbow on Kaoru Mitoma before going down injured under a ‘revenge’ tackle by Moises Caicedo.
      Gabriel Jesus – 5
      Some useful link-up play but found space hard to come by with Lewis Dunk and Colwill keeping a close eye on him. Had a first-half shot saved.
      Otherwise ineffectual as he has been in recent weeks.
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      Leandro Trossard (for Martinelli, 19mins) – 5
      Very unlucky not to score shortly after coming on – he tiptoed into the box before striking the top of the bar.
      Should have done better when he fired straight at Steele and he gave away the ball in the lead up to Brighton’s second goal.
      Reiss Nelson (for Xhaka, 60 mins) – 6
      Injected some energy into the Gunners and fizzed a shot narrowly wide moments after coming on.
      Thomas Partey (for Jorginho, 60 mins) – 6
      Stopped Brighton’s fluidity in midfield – a good change by Arteta when Arsenal were crying out for a foothold in the game.
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      Eddie Nketiah (for Jesus, 77mins) – 6
      Also looked lively after coming on and linked up well with Nelson. Should have been brought on earlier.
      Emile Smith Rowe (for Odegaard, 77 mins) – 5
      Did not have much of an impact as he is still not match fit. More

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      When is the earliest Man City can win the Premier League title?

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      THE PREMIER League season is hurtling towards a dramatic finale.Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have timed an incredible run since the World Cup.
      Man City have one hand on retaining their titleCredit: AP
      While Arsenal, who led for the majority of the campaign, hit a rough patch at precisely the wrong time.
      Including a 3-0 defeat at home to Brighton.
      City have won the Prem title in four out of the past five seasons.
      And now it is clear when the earliest date Premier League champions can be crowned.
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      When is the earliest Man City can win the league?
      With Arsenal losing to Brighton, Manchester City can win the Premier League title BEFORE they next have to even kick a ball in the league.
      Should the Gunners lose to Nottingham Forest, City will be crowned champions on Saturday, May 20.
      If Arsenal beat Forest, then City can instead win it the following day if they beat Chelsea at the Etihad.
      Should Arsenal draw at Forest then City only need a draw with Chelsea to secure the title.
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      Erling Haaland forced to CHANGE special message on boots after scoring in Man City’s win over Everton

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      ERLING HAALAND marked his record Premier League goal tally by wearing customised boots – but was forced to change them after scoring AGAIN.The 22-year-old donned boots displaying the number 35 in the 3-0 win over Everton on Sunday to mark his 35 Prem goals this season.
      Erling Haaland wore special boots with the number 35 on against Everton to mark his Premier League record scoring tallyCredit: Getty
      His strike against the Toffees meant Haaland had to update his boots after the matchCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      Haaland now has 36 Prem goals and counting this termCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      The 22-year-old is firing Manchester City towards the titleCredit: EPA
      Haaland broke the all-time Premier League scoring record in the 3-0 win over West Ham at the start of the month.
      And, unsurprisingly, Haaland netted yet again in Sunday’s win at Goodison Park.
      The Norwegian striker headed past a diving Jordan Pickford for his 52nd strike in all competitions this campaign.
      So that meant his boots needed an update.
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      After the match, Haaland posted pictures to Instagram having re-customised his shoes.
      He crossed out the number five on 35 and replacing it with a six in what looked like marker pen.
      It’s unknown whether today was the first time Haaland had worn the specially customised boots.
      He has featured against Leeds and Real Madrid since breaking the record.
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      Although at his current rate he’ll need a few more customised pairs before the season ends to keep up with his goal tally.
      City have three Premier League games left to play and are within touching distance of winning a fifth title in the last six season.
      Haaland and Co are also in the FA Cup final, and are tied 1-1 with Real Madrid going into Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg. More

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      Arsenal fans fume as Kiwior ‘stops to put his boot on’ to let Brighton score – but others claim VAR should rule it out

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      ARSENAL fans were left fuming after Jakub Kiwior stopped to put his BOOT on as Brighton scored.But others claimed the defender’s shoe issue should have seen VAR rule out the Seagulls’ opener in Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat on Sunday.
      Jakub Kiwior stopped to put his boot on as Brighton scored against ArsenalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fans were left fuming by the incident while others felt VAR should have intervenedCredit: Sky Sports

      January signing Kiwior racked up another start at the expense of Rob Holding as Arsenal hosted Brighton at the Emirates.
      The Gunners knew a win was necessary to keep their title hopes realistically alive.
      But after a drab 0-0 in the first half, it was Brighton who eventually drew first blood.
      Julian Enciso nipped into the box to fire past Aaron Ramsdale after 51 minutes.
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      Yet it was Kiwior who drew the ire of Arsenal fans after appearing to stop in his tracks during play.
      The centre-back looked to slightly stumble before going to one knee and adjusting his boot.
      At the same time, Enciso picked up the ball before slotting it into the net for 1-0.
      But while some fans slammed Kiwior for messing around with his shoe, others defended the Pole by claiming he appeared to be stamped on – and therefore VAR should have ruled out Brighton’s strike.
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      One said: “Embarrassing from Kiwior. Fully deserved for Brighton.”
      Another declared: “Kiwior needs to get a grip, shouldn’t be going down there.”
      One noted: “Kiwior’s ankle was stepped on from behind and he was on the ground literally a foot away from Enciso as he headed it in. How unaware can VAR get?”
      Another added: “Kiwior gets stepped on! VAR no goal!”
      Things got worse for Arsenal when Denis Undav put Brighton 2-0 up in the 86th minute.
      And Pervis Estupinan ensured the result was a rout with a third in the 96th minute.
      The result leaves the Gunners four points behind leaders Man City, who beat Everton 3-0 earlier today and still have a game in hand.
      Pep Guardiola’s side will win the title next weekend with a win against Chelsea – or if Arsenal lose the day before when they play Nottingham Forest.
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      Roy Keane continues vendetta against goalkeepers as he brutally destroys Jordan Pickford with just two words

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      ROY KEANE has continued his vendetta against goalkeepers.That’s after brutally destroying Everton star Jordan Pickford with just two words.
      Roy Keane brutally destroyed Jordan Pickford after Everton’s defeat to Man CityCredit: Sky Sports
      Pickford had a disastrous game as he shipped three gamesCredit: Reuters

      Keane was left less than impressed as England’s No1 shipped three goals in a heavy defeat to Man City.
      Two glorious strikes from Ilkay Gundogan sandwiched an effort by Erling Haaland.
      And Pickford left little to be desired as he failed to deal properly with all three shots.
      His performance between the sticks certainly incensed Keane, who has not been shy about criticising fellow goalie David de Gea this term.
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      And he unleashed a brutal blast at the stopper by using just two simple words to disagree with an earlier assessment made by fellow pundit Micah Richards.
      Keane said: “Pickford, for the goal… my goodness.
      “He looks so small in there, there’s no spring, he’s not anticipating.
      “Micah said before the game he’s a top keeper. He’s not.”
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      It’s not the first time Keane has gone after a goalie this season.
      He has been a long-time critic of Man United’s De Gea.
      And Keane laid into the Spaniard after his disastrous howler against Everton in January.
      De Gea was then targeted again before United’s FA Cup win over West Ham in March.
      And he had plenty more to say when De Gea conceded SEVEN against Liverpool just days later. More

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      Five Southampton stars that could be pilfered in summer transfer window with one ‘already eyed by top six’

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      SOUTHAMPTON became the first Premier League side to be relegated after a home loss against Fulham. And less than 24 hours on from their demotion, speculation has begun about which of their star players may be on the way out.
      James Ward-Prowse has been Southampton’s most consistent performer this seasonCredit: Rex
      Carlos Alcaraz had briefly managed to re-energise struggling Southampton after his January moveCredit: Rex
      Romeo Lavia has been tipped for a big future after leaving Manchester City’s youth team last summerCredit: Getty
      The Saints spent big last summer as they looked to recruit some of the most exciting young stars from around Europe.
      But. already. that crop, along with more established Southampton talent, are being linked away from the Championship-bound side.
      SunSport has looked at which players could be set to leave St Mary’s this summer after a chaotic season on the south coast.
      James Ward-Prowse
      James Ward-Prowse has become Mr Southampton over the last few years.
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      He has made 124 more league appearances than any other player at the club since they were promoted in 2012, and scored the most goals with 48.
      It would pain fans to see the midfielder go but some Premier League clubs will view the 28-year-old as too good for the Championship.
      His tenacious midfield work, passing ability and infamous skill from dead ball situation would make him a welcome addition to plenty of top-flight teams.
      Crystal Palace and Leeds have been linked to Ward-Prowse.
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      Romeo Lavia
      Romeo Lavia was a £10.5m signing last summer and was among the many bodies who arrived at the club in pre-season.
      While some of those players have done themselves no favours, Lavia’s reputation has grown and he has proven to have a consistent impact in Southampton’s midfield.
      The 19-year-old former Manchester City youth player has made 27 Premier League appearances this season, with his only goal being a belter against Chelsea in August.
      The Blues, Manchester United and Arsenal could all be keeping an eye on the teenager this summer.
      Carlos Alcaraz
      With Ralph Hasenhuttl dismissed in November, and his replacement Nathan Jones failing to revive the Saints’ fortunes, the club turned desperately to the January window.
      Carlos Alcaraz joined in a £12.3m deal from Argentine side Racing Club and has impressed in his 18 league appearances, where he has scored four goals.
      One of those strikes came within the opening minute at the Emirates where he was Southampton’s star man in last month’s epic 3-3 draw.
      Pundit Owen Hargreaves is a fan of the 20-year-old and told Premier League Productions: “You know what, he’s fabulous. He’ll probably go to a top-six side.
      “The only one who had an impact from January was Alcaraz, he is fantastic.”
      Armel Bella-Kotchap
      Bella-Kotchap has impressed since his move from German side VfL Bochum last summerCredit: Getty
      Not too many football fans thought much of Southampton’s £8.6m signing of Armel Bella-Kotchap from VfL Bochum last summer.
      But the 21-year-old has proven to be capable beyond his years and received regular praise earlier in the season for his mobile and alert defending.
      The centre-back still has over three years left on his deal so Southampton will be under little pressure to sell.
      But top-flight clubs may look to take advantage of the Saints’ relegation and tempt the impressive defender away.
      Tino Livramento
      Livramento has not made a senior appearance since suffering a serious injury in April 2022Credit: Getty
      It has been a frustrating year for Tino Livramento who has been out injured with a cruciate ligament rupture since April 2022.
      It has halted his stunning progress with the Chelsea youth graduate regularly impressing after his surprise move to St Mary’s in 2021.
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      When the 20-year-old is fully fit, he may view the Championship as a good training ground to recapture his best form.
      But if he can recover from his setback this summer, crafty Prem clubs may remember that the speedy star has excelled in the top-flight and could be worth a gamble. More