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      Fans convinced Todd Boehly has told Chelsea stars to ‘tank’ on purpose in bizarre conspiracy theory

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      CHELSEA fans have jokingly come up with a bizarre conspiracy theory as to why their team is performing so badly.The Blues slumped to a 2-0 loss against Brentford last night, meaning they are now winless in eight games and Frank Lampard is without victory in his first five games as caretaker boss.
      Chelsea fans have made a funny conspiracy theory about Todd BoehlyCredit: PA
      Chelsea are yet to win under Frank LampardCredit: EPA
      Supporters are desperately looking for answers and one made a hilarious quip on social media about owner Todd Boehly.
      They comically suggested: “Lampard is putting out line-ups as if Boehly told him to tank for the number one draft pick.”
      Fans laughed that it was “the funniest tweet ever” and another joked “not to give him [Boehly] ideas”.
      The American businessman owns 20 per cent of baseball team the Los Angeles Dodgers and 27 per cent of basketball outfit the Lakers from the same city.
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      In both the MLB and the NBA, there is no relegation and the bottom club instead get the first draft pick for next season.
      From a pool of players available to sign, the worst team make their choice and it then goes in reverse order up the table, so essentially, the worst side get the best talent.

      Boehly has been slammed by pundits like Gary Neville for not understanding football and non-American sport.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea fans have been left baffled by Lampard’s starting XI’s, which have involved a back three and four central midfielders.
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      Boehly has splashed over £600million in the transfer market since taking over but the club remain without a top striker.
      The West Londoners sit 11th in the Premier League on 39 points, incredibly just ten above the relegation zone.
      And they face tough trips to the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United in their end of season run-in. More

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      Man Utd fans fume as Jack Grealish gets away with neck grab that ‘Casemiro would be deported back to Brazil for’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans were left seething after Manchester City star Jack Grealish got away with a move that previously landed Casemiro in hot water.City defeated Arsenal 4-1 on Wednesday in a crucial Premier League clash that may have decided the title in the defending champions’ favour at the Etihad.
      Manchester City star Jack Grealish and Arsenal ace Thomas Partey clashedCredit: Rex
      Grealish was booked with a yellow card after grabbing Partey close to the neckCredit: Alamy
      Manchester United fans were left fuming after Grealish wasn’t sent offCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Casemiro was sent off and banned for three games after a similar moveCredit: Rex
      But during the game, Grealish appeared to grab Thomas Partey’s collar as he got his hands close to the midfielder’s neck.
      This comes after United star Casemiro was sent off for grabbing Crystal Palace ace Will Hughes’ throat in February.
      The Brazil international was also handed a three-match ban, whereas the City star got away with only a yellow card.
      United fans were fuming after that call and took to Twitter claiming there are double standards.
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      One fan tweeted: “If it was Casemiro ….. He’d be banned from football for life & deported back to Brazil.”
      Another posted: “Probably added to death row too.”
      A third said: “Me and my son were discussing this. There is no consistency. If Casemiro’s was a Red then so was this.”
      This fan commented: “For sure….it’s poor! Grealish needs to be banned just like Casemiro.”
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      And that one stated: “I hope FA looks at this for sure, if the rules are rules..”
      This also comes after Casemiro was handed a four-match ban following a studs-up tackle on Southampton ace Carlos Alcaraz in March.
      Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone performed a similar challenge a month later but only received a yellow card. More

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      Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool on red alert as transfer target Ryan Gravenberch issues ultimatum to Bayern Munich chiefs

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      RYAN GRAVENBERCH looks set for a move away from Bayern Munich this summer – putting a number of Premier League sides on alert.It comes as the 20-year-old admitted he is growing increasingly frustrated with his lack of game time this season.
      The young starlet has warned the German side that “things have to change”Credit: Getty
      Gravenberch moved from Ajax last summerCredit: Getty
      The midfielder moved from Ajax last summer for around £21million, including add ons.
      Since then he has started just once in the Bundesliga, but has come on as a sub on 18 occasions.
      Gravenberch’s frustrations have drawn the attention of a number of Premier League sides, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool each closely monitoring the situation.
      And his public ultimatum will come as welcome news to the English sides.
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      The Dutchman told VoetbaI International this week: “Training and playing at the top level for a year is beautiful and instructive. Although playing, it is mainly training.
      “That has to change next season, then I really want to play weekly again. I haven’t spoken to the club management yet, so just wait and see what happens.
      “But it is clear that this role does not match my expectations.”
      With the player’s discontent growing, an escape route could soon be on the cards.
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      BILD reported that the central midfielder was unable to hide his smile when asked about the rumour of him joining Liverpool.
      Jurgen Klopp is desperate to revamp his ageing midfield with some new talent.
      Liverpool have turned their attention on the midfielder, after dropping out of the transfer race for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
      However, a move to Manchester United could also be a real possibility.
      Gravenberch played under United boss Erik Ten Hag at Ajax, and was linked with a move to Old Trafford last year.
      The starlet was a product of the Ajax youth academy, and played over 30 matches in both title-winning campaigns under Ten Hag.
      The situation has also piqued the interest of Arsenal.
      Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked to a host of central midfielders.
      The club were close to signing Moises Caicedo from Brighton in January, and West Ham’s captain Declan Rice has been targeted.
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      However, Arsenal are well-stocked in midfield, having handed Mohamed Elneny a new deal and added Jorginho to their ranks in January.
      Thomas Partey, Granit Xhaka and Martin Odegaard are regular starters, prompting questions about whether Gravenberch might end up facing similar issues in North London. More

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      Fans disgusted at Premier League ‘scran’ as supporter shares pic of £11 chicken ‘with a side of salmonella’

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      FANS are outraged after an Aston Villa supporter shared a photo of raw chicken they claim to have been served at a recent match.The Villans are on a roll on the pitch and are up to fifth place in the Premier League after beating Fulham 1-0 on Tuesday.
      An Aston Villa fan was served raw chicken at the Fulham matchCredit: Twitter
      But off the pitch there is cause for concern after a spectator was served raw chicken and chips – and had to pay £11 for the privilege.
      It is not possible to verify when and where the picture was taken.
      But that did not stop fans reacting in disgust to the horror dish, with one describing the meal as “chicken and chips with a side of salmonella”.
      Another fan said: “No wonder Emi [Martinez] got a bad tummy lol.”
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      A third wrote: “Not even close to being cooked 🤢”
      One person added: “Stomach destroyingly good.”

      Another commented: “Christ on a bike!”
      Villa has come under fire from fans in recent weeks for their questionable menu items.
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      Most recently there was outrage over a £5 chicken burger which looked dry and tasteless.
      Prior to that many questioned the introduction of a new menu item, Poutine – a dish from Quebec that consists of chips and cheese curds topped with brown gravy.
      Some raged at the £8.50 price tag for what one person labelled a “glorified cheesy chips and gravy”.
      Aston Villa have been asked for comment. More

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      I’m an ex-Premier League star… the manager said I wasn’t playing so I went into the stands and bet on the opposition

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      A FORMER Premier League star has admitted that when he wasn’t playing he would go into the stands and bet on the opposition.Steven Caulker, 31, currently plays in the Championship for Wigan Athletic.
      Steven Caulker opened up on his gambling addiction while appearing on a podcastCredit: Willie Vass – The Sun Glasgow
      The centre-back now turns out for WiganCredit: Getty
      Caulker opened up on his gambling troubles on the Under the Cosh podcastCredit: You Tube/Under The Cosh
      The now-Sierra Leone international formerly starred in the Premier League for sides like Tottenham, Liverpool and Southampton.
      And he has now bravely opened out on his issues with gambling on the Under the Cosh podcast.
      Caulker spoke about being dropped for the opening game of the season against Newcastle by the then Spurs manager Andre Villas-Boas.
      The ex-Prem ace ended up in the stands despite him claiming the Portuguese gaffer reassured him he was “one of his three-centre backs” in the summer.
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      He said: “Straight away that rage I was talking about, I went straight upstairs and said, ‘F*** it, I bet on Newcastle to win’.
      “That was where I was at. It was stupid, my head was just full of rage.
      “I was sat there thinking, these are my teammates, I want them to win but my bet…and that’s where I realise I was immature.
      “It was the heat of the moment and I lashed out”
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      And the former Spurs star admits that his impulsive behaviour would not have flown in today’s game.
      But he says that he now understands his mistakes through “perspective” and describes his actions as leading to “missed opportunities”.
      Caulker emerged from Tottenham’s academy as a 19-year-old in 2010, and began competing for a place in the first team during the 2012/13 season.
      The centre-back, who scored in his only appearance for England, spent four years at Loftus Road with QPR.
      He also enjoyed top-flight spells with Swansea and Cardiff.
      And his travels even took him as far as Turkey, where he played for four different sides.
      After a brief stint in Scotland with Dundee, Caulker moved to Turkey where he had successes with Alanyaspor and Gaziantep before eventually moving back to the UK earlier this year to sign for Wigan.
      It comes as the centre-back admitted that his personal battles when being dropped also involved binging on alcohol.
      Caulker admits he did not take well to rejection while at Spurs, turning to drink whenever he failed to make the team.
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      His binges were so extreme he would often wake up in police custody, in hospital, or even “covered in blood” on the street.
      And post-drinking anxiety affected him so badly that he often turned to booze again, going so far as to arrive at training still drunk before “throwing up in the toilets.”
      The former Spurs defender opened up on his gambling problemsCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Caulker now represents Sierra Leone at international levelCredit: Getty More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League after Man City thrash Arsenal and it’s sickening viewing for Arteta & Co

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the final Premier League table – and it appears to confirm Arsenal have blown their title chances.Manchester City’s 4-1 win over Arsenal turned ugly at the final whistle as both sets of players came to blows last night.
      Mikel Arteta is set to suffer major disappointment as Arsenal’s title challenge collapsesCredit: Alamy
      But things look like they are going to get a lot grimmer for Mikel Arteta and his side after that crushing defeat.
      City’s win moves them to within two points of Arsenal with two games in hand.
      The reigning champions also maintained their push for the treble as they prepare for a Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid and FA Cup final against Manchester United.
      But according to boffins at Five Thirty Eight, they already have the title in the bag.
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      Using a host of stats to work out the probability of the remaining fixtures, they have predicted what the final Premier League table will look like.
      And they believe that it will be Pep Guardiola’s team that will be sitting five points clear at the top ahead of second-placed Arsenal come the end of the campaign.
      And they believe it will be joy for both Man United and Newcastle too with both predicted to make the top four.
      Liverpool’s recent good form is predicted to continue, with them tipped to grab fifth and a Europa League spot, while Brighton are set to seal Europa Conference League football by finishing sixth.
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      Meanwhile, it all gets a lot tighter down at the bottom.
      They predict that bottom club Southampton will pick up six more points, but that will not be enough to stop them from remaining in their current position.
      And Everton are predicted to be going down with them in 19th place, finishing three points ahead of the Saints with a total of 33.
      But they have also worked out that it will be Nottingham Forest that joins them in the Championship.
      They say that Steve Cooper’s side will collect a total of 34 points this term , which would see Leeds united pip them for survival by one point.
      Here’s how they believe the Premier League table will end upCredit: Five Thirty Eight More

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      Ex-Prem ace ‘retired at 29 to have sex’ and claims he romped with Baywatch star and Naomi Campbell

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      FORGOTTEN Premier League cult hero Sasa Curcic retired at 29 years old for “sex” and claimed he slept with Carmen Electra as well as Naomi Campbell.Curcic burst onto the scene during his time with Bolton, Crystal Palace as well as Aston Villa with his wild off-field antics earning him the nickname of “The Serbian George Best”.
      Sasa Curcic played for Bolton, Aston Villa and Crystal PalaceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Curcic’s wild off-fied antics made him a Premier League cult heroCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Curcic retired at the age of 29 years old “just to have sex”Credit: INSTAGRAM
      Curcic claimed he slept with British supermodel Naomi CampbellCredit: Flavio Valle
      Baywatch actress Carmen Electra was also alleged to be among Curcic’s former partnersCredit: Getty – Contributor
      The former midfielder moved to England in 1995 from Partizan and spent four years in the top flight before retiring at an early age in 2000, while on Motherwell’s books.
      The ex-Yugoslavia international claimed he rolled credits on his career at 29 just to have sex and football made him feel like “throwing up”.
      Curcic previously said: “I have given up football for sex.
      “I wouldn’t sign for another club even if they gave me £10million, but it would be different if they were to offer me 15 different women from across the world.
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      “I would tell the club chairman: ‘Please let me make these women happy – I will satisfy them like they have never been satisfied.’
      “Nowadays, every time I think about football I feel like throwing up.”
      Curcic later dismissed the reports as “rubbish” but his claims about his sex life did not slow down.
      The now 51-year-old claimed he slept with Baywatch actress Electra as well as British supermodel Campbell.
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      Curcic said: “She [Campbell] was a Crystal Palace fan. She came to a game and we met in the VIP box. After two weeks I invited her to a party.
      “She was a tough girl, I had to wait a month. It was great in bed but it was a mess.
      “Woman’s hair disgusts me, when I see it on the floor I get p****d off, and Naomi used to leave it everywhere. It was a disaster, like all models.” More

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      Watch Ederson brutally mock Arsenal fans by pretending to cry after Man City tear Gunners apart

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      EDERSON made sure to rub salt in the wounds after Man City’s 4-1 win over Arsenal.That’s by brutally mocking Gunners fans with pretend crying after the final whistle.
      Ederson mocked Arsenal fans by pretending to cryCredit: Getty

      Ederson showed no mercy to the travelling Arsenal fans as he also stuck his tongue outCredit: Getty
      City made light work of their title rivals at the Etihad last night in a dominant performance.
      Two goals from Kevin De Bruyne set the champs on their way to victory.
      Erling Haaland and John Stones also got in on the action.
      And the result saw City move within two points of league leaders Arsenal — while still having two games in hand.
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      Pep Guardiola’s side are now in pole position to claim their fifth title in six years.
      But Ederson made sure he embraced the situation fully.
      As the game entered its final stages, the Brazilian wheeled around to face Arsenal fans stood directly behind his goal.
      Ederson was then seen pretending to cry as he raised his hands to his face.
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      Arsenal fans were left devastated as their title hopes fadedCredit: Reuters
      City fans did not hold back as they trolled the visitorsCredit: Reuters
      The Manchester club are looking good for a historic trebleCredit: Getty
      And as Gooners berated him in response, Ederson then stuck out his tongue before cracking a wry smile.
      The stopper’s behaviour certainly fired up City fans nearby, with many joining in the fake crying.
      Supporters were also quick to join in the fray online, with one saying: “I see that and was immediately blown away, couldn’t believe it.”
      Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in the 4-1 win for City
      Arsena’s hopes were undone just before the break thanks to VAR and a John Stones header
      Erling Haaland broke the Premier League goal record in a single season with his late effort
      Another declared: “You know the rival team is a joke when Ederson is up to these antics.”
      One noted: “We’ve got a proper City meme for the crying rivals.”
      Another added: “For the first time I like Ederson, fair play.”
      Tempers flared during a heated match at the Etihad
      Phil Foden and Ben White squared up at the final whistle
      City had the last laugh as they closed the gap to two points with two games in hand
      There were almost blows at the end of the game as Ben White and Phil Foden squared up to each other.
      The pair were seen grabbing shirts after a verbal confrontation.
      And players on both sides were forced to intervene so the situation could be diffused. More