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      Fans left fuming as Arsenal star Martinelli avoids red card after wiping out Mitoma with ‘incredibly dangerous foul’

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      FOOTBALL fans were left fuming after Gabriel Martinelli escaped punishment after a mid-air collision with Kaoru Mitoma.The Arsenal ace did not even pick up a booking after clattering into the Brighton winger with his arm.
      Gabriel Martinelli escaped punishment for this challenge on Kaoru MitomaCredit: Sky Sports
      Martinelli wiped out Mitoma in mid-airCredit: Reuters

      Martinelli made contact with Mitoma as the Brighton man headed the ball.
      Referee Andy Madley responded by awarding Brighton a free-kick… but nothing more.
      And fans on social media were left in disbelief by the lack of punishment for Martinelli.
      Part of one tweet fumed: “Not even a yellow for that incredibly dangerous foul by Martinelli.”
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      Another claimed: “You’d even get a red card in rugby for what Martinelli just did there.”
      A third added: “How on earth is that not a red card for Martinelli?”
      And a fourth said: Red card for me and the ref doesn’t even book Martinelli I must be watching a different game.”
      Minutes later, Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo wiped out Martinelli with a poor timed tackle from behind.
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      Again the referee gave a free-kick but nothing more.
      And after the foul, Caicedo and Mitoma slapped hands with each other on the pitch.
      Fans on social media were left speculating that the tackle was “revenge” for Martinelli flattening Mitoma.
      Gunners winger Martinelli initially played on after being scythed down but was then forced off with an injury on 20 minutes.
      Martinelli was forced off injured following this challenge from Moises CaicedoCredit: Reuters
      Some fans on social media said Caicedo’s tackle was ‘revenge’ for his challenge on MitomaCredit: Reuters More

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      Man Utd star Wout Weghorst ‘set to hold talks over his future’ after impressing manager as he eyes permanent transfer

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      WOUT WEGHORST will hold talks with Vicent Kompany once his loan spell ends at Manchester United.The Dutch striker joined the Red Devils on loan in January but has failed to be a reliable goalscorer for the club.
      Wout Weghorst will have talks with Vincent Kompany once his loan spell ends at Manchester UnitedCredit: AFP
      Kompany wants Weghorst to succeed at United this seasonCredit: PA
      Weghorst, 30, has netted twice for United in cup competitions since his arrival but has failed to find the target in his 15 Premier League appearances.
      United have been linked with the likes of Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen as they look to add a world class striker to their squad this summer.
      However, Weghorst has been vocal about his ambition to stay at the club, but the decision will not be up to him.
      He is expected to go back to Burnley following the end of his loan spell.
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      Kompany will have talks with the striker over his future and if it lies at Turf Moor for their return to the Premier League.
      The Belgian manager, however, has wished Weghorst his best and hopes he can achieve success before the season ends with an FA Cup final against Manchester City on the horizon.
      He told The Mirror: “He’s a player from Burnley football club who has played in the top four of the Premier League for Manchester United and also for Holland
      “The most important thing for me – and it’s a tough one for me to say obviously because of the Cup Final – is for him personally to finish the season on a high.
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      “But still, I want him to do well and we will have the conversation.”
      Weghorst had been in good form for Besiktas in the first half of the season, scoring eight goals in 16 league games while on loan.
      It was an improvement on his efforts during his initial six months at Burnley.
      He was signed by the Clarets in January 2022 in a bid to save their Premier League status.
      However, he only managed to score twice in 20 appearances for the club. More

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      Forgotten ex-Tottenham star STRETCHERED OFF in charity match just 2 minutes after coming on – having flown in from Miami

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      FORMER Tottenham star Wilson Palacios was stretchered off in a charity match after just two minutes of action.That’s despite having flown in all the way from Miami to take part in the game.
      A former Spurs ace needed to be stretchered off just two minutes into a charity gaeCredit: Getty
      Wilson Palacios flew in from Miami before suffering the heartbreaking setbackCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Forgotten ex-Spurs ace Palacios, 38, spent two-and-a-half years at Spurs after a 2009 move from Wigan.
      The Honduras star scored once in 86 appearances.
      And he became a firm fan favourite thanks to his no-nonsense approach in midfield.
      Palacios, who left Tottenham for Stoke in 2011, got the chance to represent his former London side in a charity match on Sunday.
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      Stars gathered from far and wide at Bishop’s Stortford FC to pay tribute to the late father of Tottenham head kitman Steve Dukes.
      The likes of Jermaine Defoe, Robbie Keane, Sandro and Edgar Davids all made an appearance against a Celebrity XI featuring the likes of Yaya Toure and Mark Wright.
      As for Palacios, he flew all the way from Miami on America’s east coast in order to feature in the charity game.
      But disaster struck just two minutes after Palacios entered the fray at half-time.
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      The ace replaced Sandro in midfield but lasted only moments after suffering an ankle injury.
      Palacios then had to be stretchered off the field, signalling it could be a serious problem.
      And the star, who ended his pro career in 2019 with Real Betis, will now be hoping he can return home to Miami without any complications.
      But it was good news for Tottenham’s other ex-players as they recorded a 7-1 win over their celeb opponents.
      Defoe was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick.
      Sandro, Wayne Routledge and Robbie Keane were also on target in the thrashing.
      And a sold-out crowd ensured there was a good donation for the Essex & Hertfordshire Air Ambulance, who treated kitman Dukes’ father Charlie.
      He sadly passed away three years ago aged 73 after being hit by a car while cycling.
      Spurs won their game against a Celeb XI 7-1Credit: Getty More

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      Baffled fans joke Jordan Pickford’s ‘on his way to Mars’ as footage shows his ridiculous dive for Haaland’s goal

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      EVERTON goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had fans in hysterics with his bizarre goalkeeping in the Premier League clash with Manchester City.Pickford picked the ball out of his own net after 37 minutes following Ilkay Gundogan’s opener for City at Goodison Park.

      Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was left with egg on his face against Manchester City
      Manchester City star Erling Haaland caught Pickford by surpriseCredit: AP
      But it was the reigning Premier League champions’ second goal that left the keeper with egg on his face.
      Pep Guardiola’s men doubled their lead just two minutes later with usual suspect Erling Haaland’s header after a pinpoint cross by man of the match Gundogan, who made it three in the second half.
      Haaland sent the ball to Pickford’s right side with the England international flying the other way.
      The 29-year-old performed such a ridiculous dive that he even went crashing onto his own post.
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      But Haaland’s header was very clever as he knew Pickford would be going to his left because that was where all the open space was.
      However, the striker caught the keeper by surprise as he went for his right side instead.
      But that didn’t save Pickford from all the banter by fans who took to social media immediately after City’s second.
      One supporter tweeted: “England’s No1 goalkeeper, Mr Jordan Pickford.”
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      Another commented: “Where you off Pickford lad?”
      A third said: “Let’s forget the goal Haaland scored , was Pickford about to fly to Mars?”
      This fan wrote: “Blud thought he was superman.”
      And that one stated: “That just made me snort very loudly.”
      Everton went on to lose 3-0 to City and are now just one point above the relegation zone. More

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      Fans can’t believe Pickford hasn’t given away a penalty for ‘PUNCHING’ Haaland as they joke ‘he learned that from KSI’

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      FANS have been left shocked that Jordan Pickford avoided punishment after “punching” Erling Haaland. Manchester City were threatening to extend their 3-0 lead as they broke away on the counter-attack against Everton.
      Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford misjudged where the ball was set to drop and took out HaalandCredit: Sky Sports
      Pickford appeared to clonk the striker on the back of the headCredit: Sky Sports
      It all got a bit messy in the box but the Everton goalkeeper escaped punishment for his actionsCredit: Sky Sports

      Riyad Mahrez’s cross into box was looped up into the air by Toffees defender Nathan Patterson.
      And as the ball dropped back to earth, Pickford caught Haaland on the back of the head with a clumsy effort to knock the ball away.
      But the goalkeeper managed to avoid getting booked or conceding a penalty, despite clattering into the Norwegian striker.
      Fans were quick to have their say on the incident and their reactions varied between shock at Anthony Taylor’s decision-making and confusion at Pickford’s goalkeeping.
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      One said: “Pickford definitely learned that from KSI last night.”
      Another said: “Pickford hits Haaland in the face it’s not given as a penalty. Ok.”
      While another astonished fan added: “No penalty, somehow, despite Pickford punching Haaland in his head.”
      And one tweeter added: “Amazing what goalkeepers can get away with. Stonewall penalty. Barely even a couple of seconds before VAR check complete.”
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      The controversy would ultimately have no affect on the result with City having done their job before Pickford poleaxed their star man.
      Ilkay Gundogan scored a goal of the season contender as he flicked home the opener in the first-half.
      Haaland would head home another goal two minutes later before Gundogan scored from a free-kick to make it four goals in the last eight days for the German. More

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      Everton 0 Man City 3: Gundogan’s stunning double keeps Champions marching to title with easy win over toiling Toffees

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      IF Ilkay Gundogan is going to leave Manchester City this summer he is determined to bow out in style.The club captain is out of contract in the summer but is on a mission to lead them to a fifth title in the past six seasons.
      Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring with a sensational finish inside the 18-yard boxCredit: EPA
      Erling Haaland doubled City’s advantage with his 36th league goal of the seasonCredit: ALAMY
      Gundogan doubled his tally with a sumptuous second-half free-kickCredit: EPA
      Last week he got both goals in the win against Leeds before also missing a late penalty – and he was at it again at Goodison.
      Gundogan struck two beauties – one each side of the interval – and also teed up Erling Haaland to nod in his 52nd goal of the season.
      The Germany international waited until the final 14 minutes of the campaign to decide the title race 12 months ago with his two late goals against Aston Villa.
      This year he is doing everything in his power to make sure the battle with Arsenal doesn’t go the distance.
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      Pep Guardiola made four changes as he looks to juggle his option ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League return with Real Madrid.
      And despite City having almost all the possession, Everton coped well with the champions for the opening 35 minutes and actually had the clearest chance.
      James Tarkowski headed down a Dwight McNeil corner and Mason Holgate couldn’t wrap his foot around the loose ball at the back post.
      City had been restricted to long-range efforts but then clicked into gear in devastating fashion during the final 10 minutes of the half.
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      Riyad Mahrez swung over a cross from the right and Gundogan did well just to control it on his thigh – so what followed was truly special.
      With his back to goal, he flicked a right-foot volley into the corner and beyond the despairing dive of Pickford.
      The club captain – making his 300th appearance for the club – wasn’t finished there though and two minutes later he helped take the game further away from the Toffees.
      Foden sent the German international away down the left and he hung up a delicious cross for Haaland to nod beyond Pickford.
      It was only the Norwegian’s third touch of the game – but as is so often the case, he only needs one to make his mark.
      It was his 52nd goal of the season – and this one at the home of the Toffees legend Dixie Dean – who scored a top flight record of 63 some 95 years ago.
      For an Everton side who have scored more than one in a home game just once this season, it looked like a long way back.
      Ilkay Gundogan was the star of the show at GoodisonCredit: PA
      When star striker Dominic Calvert Lewin failed to re-appear for the second half, it looked even an even bigger mountain to climb.
      And within six minutes of the re-start, they knew the game was up as Foden was fouled on the edge of the box by James Garner.
      City had options but it was the skipper who stepped up and floated a delightful 20-yard curler past Pickford.
      Everton could have caved in but know goal difference could yet be decisive in their bid to beat the drop so kept at it.
      They could even have pulled one back as Tarkowski’s header was pushed onto the bar by Ederson while Yerry Mina nodded another one over the bar.

      Their battle to hang onto the top-flight status they have had since 1951 hangs in the balance.
      Meanwhile, City know five points from their final three Prem matches will be enough for a third straight crown. More

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      Roy Keane left speechless at old foe Vieira’s subtle dig before the pair ‘trade punches’ during Sky Sports coverage

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      FORMER foes Roy Keane and Patrick Vieira were reunited on Sunday while working for Sky Sports.Arsenal legend Vieira jokingly aimed a sly dig at Keane, before the Manchester United icon aimed a pretend punch at Vieira.
      Patrick Vieira jokingly aimed a dig at Roy Keane while on Sky SportsCredit: SKY SPORTS
      Keane aimed a joke back in Vieira’s directionCredit: SKY SPORTS
      At one point Keane threw imaginary punches in Vieira’s directionCredit: SKY SPORTS
      Ex-Crystal Palace boss Vieira said winning the Premier League title at Old Trafford in 2002 “made it even more special” – right in front of Keane.
      Reminiscing on their famous rivalry, Vieira said on Sky: “Of course it can get really sweet, especially when you go to Old Trafford and win it over there. That made it even more special.”
      Following the subtle dig, Keane glanced at Vieira and shook his head as he appeared speechless.
      He then joked about Vieira: “He was really nice to me before he came on air, and then he starts!”
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      Keane went on to say the years he spent battling Vieira on the pitch were “great days” that he still misses.
      He said: “It was brilliant, you really really miss it because it was aggressive, it was nasty, there was some top quality play [and] there was obviously pace to the game.
      “And you knew every time you played Arsenal from United’s point of view that result was going to be so vital if you wanted to get your hands on the title, and honestly they were great days.”
      And later on in the broadcast Keane threatened to reignite the rivalry by hilariously pretending to throw punches at a laughing Vieira.
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      As well as their numerous battles on the pitch, Keane and Vieira were infamously clashed in the tunnel before a 2005 meeting between Arsenal and United at Highbury.
      However, their relationship these days is more different.
      Last year Vieira even revealed the pair had been out together for ice cream since hanging up their boots. More

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      Arsenal 0 Brighton 0 LIVE SCORE: Martinelli forced off injured inside 20 minutes after horror tackle – updates

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      ARSENAL are hosting Brighton RIGHT NOW in another must-win Premier League match.With Manchester City beating Everton earlier today, the Gunners head into the game four points behind with only two matches left.
      But all hope is not lost yet after Martin Odegaard’s masterclass helped Arsenal keep their title hopes alive by inspiring the North London outfit to a gruelling 2-0 win at Newcastle.
      And they’ll be itching to capitalise on a wounded Brighton side, who were recently thrashed 5-1 by relegation-threatened Everton.

      Kick-off: 4.30pm
      TV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League
      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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      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      37. Mitoma has switched to the left and it immediately pays dividends.
      He turns Ben White inside out and gets to the byline to cross.
      Enciso is at the back post, leaning back, and puts the ball well over the crossbar.
      Chance.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      35. Jorginho wins the ball back in the corner and goes to ground as soon as he feels contact on him, winning the home side a free kick.
      Estupinan is shown the first yellow card of the game.
      Chance for The Gunners to get a ball into the visitors’ box.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      33. The home fans are getting a little restless.
      Arsenal are gifting away possession all too often.
      Roberto De Zerbi will be happy with what he is seeing from his team so far today.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      31. Both managers are dressed like they are playing the bad guy in a James Bond film today.
      The ball is lost by Brighton on the halfway line, Odegaard plays the ball to Trossard who cuts inside from the left.
      As the goal opens up in front of him, he shoots, but it is over the crossbar.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      29. Arsenal are playing patiently, quite happy for the visitors to have the lion’s share of the ball.
      Brighton are finding lots of pockets of space to play the ball into.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are struggling to hold onto the ball currently.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      27. It has been a confident start by the visitors.
      Knocking the ball around and looking to get forward when the chance presents itself.
      Xhaka is penalised for a foul on Gilmour on the halfway line.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      25. Odegaard feeds the ball into the path of Jesus in the box.
      He looks to shoot from a tight angle and Steele saves with his feet.
      Saka looks to take the corner for The Gunners.
      Credit: Getty
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      23. Jorginho goes to ground off the ball and starts rolling around like his leg is broken.
      He loves making a mountain out of a molehill the Italian.
      Fortunately for Arsenal he makes yet another miraculous recovery and is running around again.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      21. Trossard mis-controls the ball with his first touch.
      It will be a big game for him today against his former employers.
      Ramsdale is probably the only of the two keepers who has really been tested in the opening stages of this game so far.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      19. Arsenal are just struggling to find that final pass.
      Enciso does well to find Ferguson who looks to turn Gabriel but the defender puts in a good challenge.
      It looks like Trossard is going to come off for Martinelli.
      The Arsenal winger has received some heavy challenges since he wiped out Mitoma with a forearm.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      17. Odegaard has the ball outside of the box with no immediate challenges coming in, so takes the chance to shoot.
      Steele has it covered as it goes wide of the post.
      Brighton have had 72% possession in the opening stages of this game.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      15. Roberto De Zerbi’s side are looking comfortable on the ball.
      As they pass it around, Enciso looks to turn and is fouled by White.
      The visitors are getting players forward quickly as they look to attack.
      Credit: AP
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      13. Brighton almost gift Arsenal a goal with a loose pass.
      It just evades Xhaka, as the visitors counter attack with pace.
      Enciso has the ball, drops the shoulder and lets a shot go which Ramsdale has to tip over the crossbar.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      11. The referee seems to think two wrongs make a right there.
      In all fairness, both challenges should have warranted cards there.
      Feisty start to the game at The Emirates.
      Saka finds White out wide but his cross is poor and easily collected by Steele in the Brighton goal.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      9. Caicedo puts in a heavy challenge on Martinelli which also goes unpunished by the referee.
      Payback for the earlier challenge from the Brighton player there.
      Mikel Arteta tells the fourth official what he thinks of that one.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      7. The usual inconsistency of officiating in the Premier League continues.
      Unbelievably, Martinelli does not even see a card for that challenge.
      Arsenal win the ball back and look to come forward once again.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      5. Gross mishits the ball and gives away an unnecessary corner.
      Martinelli swings the ball in but it is headed clear.
      Free kick to Brighton as Martinelli leads with an arm into the player.
      Credit: Reuters
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      3. The Arsenal skipper is back to his feet and able to continue.
      Brighton are sitting deep in the early stages, giving the home side plenty of space to pass the ball around.
      Arteta’s side are looking to press the visitors high up the pitch.
      Arsenal 0-0 Brighton
      1. The home faithful have not given up hope of a title this season.
      Martin Odegaard lays flat out on the floor after taking a football straight into the face.
      It is an electric atmosphere in North London today.
      Kick-off: Arsenal vs Brighton
      We are underway at The Emirates.
      Arsenal know, nothing short of three points will do today.
      Brighton get the game started in North London.
      Home is where the heart is
      Arsenal have won five of their last six game at home, drawing the other game, scoring at least three goals on each occasion.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are two goals short of scoring 100 goals in all competitions this season.
      However, The Gunners have only kept three clean sheets at home this season, with only Southampton having kept fewer.
      Strikers key to success at Emirates
      Both sides tend to use their strikers to link up play between their midfield and attack.
      With players making runs off them, their ability to hold the ball up to bring others into the attacking play is key.
      Having just come back from injury, Ferguson will be keen to make an impression on the big stage today.

      Arteta wants winning mentality
      Irrelevant to whether Arsenal manage to pip Man City to the Premier League title, this side is in an evolution in the Spaniard’s project.
      He will have one eye on building towards next season, having given his players a winning mentality of the course of this campaign.
      The Gunners cannot take their eye off the ball and need to ensure that they make The Emirates a tough place for any side to come and get points.
      Credit: PA
      Tough task lies ahead for Arsenal
      Brighton have won three of their last four visits to The Emirates in all competitions.
      The sides have beaten each other once already this season, having met in the Carabao Cup also.
      Arsenal need one more win to equal a club record 26 victories in a Premier League season.
      Brighton subs:
      38. McGill, 18. Welbeck, 21. Undav, 26. Ayari, 29. van Hecke, 40. Buonanotte, 42. Offiah, 49. Moran, 51. Peupion
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