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      Arsenal fans rave about ‘special’ youngster after last-second goal as Wilshere approaches feat not achieved in 14 years

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      ARSENAL fans are raving about Myles Lewis-Skelly after his last-gasp goal to send the club’s Under-18s into the FA Youth Cup final.With just seconds remaining of the game against Manchester City, the midfielder burst into the box and headed home to spark mass celebrations.

      Myles Lewis-Skelly is predicted to have a big futureCredit: Getty
      Jack Wilshere manages the Under-18sCredit: Getty
      Arsenal have not won the trophy for 14 years, when now youth-team manager Jack Wilshere was part of the side.
      Back then, the squad featured the likes of Luke Ayling, Henri Lansbury, Francis Coquelin and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.
      And Gunners fans are dreaming that they could have another special crop of youngsters from Hale End on their hands.
      Lewis-Skelly has impressed throughout Arsenal’s road to the final and he has been hailed yet again.
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      One supporter said: “Been telling man, this is the future of our midfield, he has everything.
      Another reacted: “My favourite youth Arsenal player I’m so happy for him.
      A third added: “When I was watching the game he was by far the standout player.”
      Lewis-Skelly, 16, has even been singled out by Wilshere, saying: “He can do things you can’t coach.”
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      Ethan Nwaneri is also in the squad after he came on in the senior team’s Premier League win over Brentford earlier this season to become the youngest ever player to feature in the division, aged 15.
      On the duo, Wilshere said: “Let’s remember Ethan and Myles are a bit younger and how they’re able to dominate, manage moments in a game and drive a team is impressive.”
      Arsenal will find out their opponent for the final on Thursday night when West Ham welcome Southampton. More

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      Is Wolves vs Chelsea on TV? Bottom-half Blues desperate for three points after bore draw against Liverpool – team news

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      CHELSEA still have an outside chance of securing European football – but three Premier League points against Wolves is a must.It’s been a tough week in West London as Todd Boehly was left no choice but to sack Graham Potter following a horror defeat to Aston Villa.
      Graham Potter was axed from the Chelsea hot seatCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      And then the Blues were held to a stalemate against Liverpool in what has been labelled as officially the most boring top-flight fixture ever.
      However, victory over relegation-battling Wolves could be the catalyst for a much-needed turnaround.
      But caretaker boss Bruno Saltor will be tempted to rest some key players with Chelsea’s huge Real Madrid Champions League battle around the corner.
      When is Wolves vs Chelsea?

      Wolves’ Premier League encounter against Chelsea will take place on Saturday, April 8.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 3pm UK time.
      Molineux is the allocated arena for this encounter and it can host approximately 32,050 fans.
      The Blues humiliated Wolves 3-0 in the reverse fixture.

      Is Wolves vs Chelsea on TV?

      Unfortunately, Wolves vs Chelsea will NOT be broadcast on TV in the UK.
      This is due to the 3pm Saturday blackout rule.
      However, fans can follow the action with SunSport’s minute-by-minute coverage.

      What is the team news?
      Julen Lopetegui will be forced to continue without talisman Ruben Neves who is suspended for accumulating too many yellow cards.
      While the quartet of Boubacar Traore (groin), Hwang Hee-chan (knock), Sasa Kalajdzic (knee) and Chiquinho (knee) are all unavailable.
      Elsewhere, Bruno Saltor has some injury issues of his own as Armando Broja (cruciate ligament), Thiago Silva (knee), Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (back), Cesar Azpilicueta will likely miss out.
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      But Raheem Sterling made a five-minute cameo in the goalless draw with Liverpool.
      Sterling made his return from injury against LiverpoolCredit: Rex
      What are the odds?

      Wolves to win 3/1
      Draw 9/4
      Chelsea 1/1

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      Watch Henderson shoulder charge Alisson in heated clash during Chelsea draw as Liverpool fans all say the same thing

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      JORDAN HENDERSON and Alisson were involved in a furious exchange during Liverpool’s 0-0 draw at Chelsea.The two under-performing sides met in a drab affair at Stamford Bridge last night.
      Jordan Henderson furiously confronted AlissonCredit: Getty
      The Liverpool skipper was unhappy about a lack of communicationCredit: Reuters
      Alisson refused to back down in the argumentCredit: Getty
      Jurgen Klopp’s team looked second best for most of the match, and frustrations reached a boiling point during the second half.
      After a mix-up with Fabinho, Henderson fumed at Alisson for a lack of communication.
      The Liverpool skipper gave both barrels to the Brazilian, who wasn’t afraid to give some back to his captain.
      After shrugging and moving to walk away, a still-raging Henderson bumped his goalkeeper with his shoulder.
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      Alisson immediately turned around to have the final say, before finally getting away.
      Reds fans online seemed to side with their goalkeeper in the argument.
      One tweeted: “If every player turned in Henderson level performances this season, we’d be in the relegation zone.
      “If every player played to Alisson’s level, we’d be probably challenging for the title.
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      “Yet one player feels he can give the other a public dressing down & shoulder charge him🤯🤷‍♂️🙈”
      A second commented: “I speak for all liverpool fans when i say that alisson deserves to wear the captain armband more than henderson.”
      While a third wrote: “Henderson should be squaring up with himself for failing miserably at his own role rather then Alisson who is actually bossing his role.”
      Another bitterly added: “He needed to blame someone for such poor play, why not the guy saving us.”
      The result left Liverpool eighth in the table, seven points off the top four.
      Klopp’s men next host Arsenal on Sunday.
      After last night’s match, the German told the BBC: “I don’t expect us to have no confidence, but I know we have to put the hard work in first.
      “It’s not a situation where you go out with back-heels and one-twos.
      “We have to fight through. I know that’s not what people want to hear, but you cannot change that.
      “I saw a really good attitude from my team tonight and that’s what I wanted to see.
      “The recovery, the desire to sort the situation, I liked.
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      “Nil-nil is not the most spectacular one, but a step for us. A little step, but a step in the right direction.
      “This is the basis for the rest of the season.”
      Jurgen Klopp called last night’s match a ‘step in the right direction’Credit: Alamy More

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      Uefa President launches surprise defence of the Premier League and calls it ‘remarkable model that should be followed’

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      UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has launched a huge DEFENCE of the Premier League.In his address to the UEFA Congress in Lisbon, the Slovenian said that rather than criticising the Prem, the whole of football should look to mirror the way it is run.
      UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin delivered a speech in LisbonCredit: AFP
      Ceferin, once again slamming the “so-called Super League” rebels, told the 55 European national associations: “Jealousy is never a good counsellor.
      “A few months ago, UEFA and its club competitions were being blamed for all the evils in football and the inequalities within the leagues. 
      “Today, it’s the English Premier League that seems to be under attack.
      “Since the British government, supporters and clubs said no to the Super League, the Premier League has been demonised and labelled a Super League in its own right that needs to be toppled.
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      “However, the Premier League’s success was not achieved by accident. 
      “By adopting an audacious approach based on a vision, a strategy and a lot of hard work, its leaders and clubs developed a remarkable model founded on sporting merit and a highly egalitarian distribution of wealth, one of the most egalitarian systems in the world. 
      “Rather than a model to be destroyed, this is a model that should be followed.” 
      The UEFA President added: “Let me reassure those who fear that English football will crush everything that stands in its way. 
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      “The figures do not lie: in the last 20 years, the Champions League has been won on five occasions by English clubs. 
      “Only twice in the last decade an English club has lifted the iconic trophy with the big ears.
      “This season clubs from 17 countries played in the knockout rounds of our competitions. Italy has the most representatives in the Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals, Belgium in the Conference League.
      “But it is true that jealousy sees everything except the truth.”
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      Ceferin praised the Premier League and insists it is an example to look up toCredit: Getty
      Ceferin’s anger against the Super League trio – Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus – has not abated.
      He said: “I’m not going to go into the details of the ill-fated plan put forward by three club officials, two financiers and one spokesperson. 
      “Those who promote this project are now claiming that they want to save football. It’s a good job nobody has ever died of shame. 
      “The Super League has turned into a character in Little Red Riding Hood: a wolf disguised as a grandmother, ready to eat you up. 
      “But nobody’s fooled. Football is and will always stay the sport of the people.”
      Ceferin did, though, make what was effectively an apology for the chaos at last season’s Champions League Final in Paris – but without actually saying it directly.
      Ceferin blasted European Super League rebels Real Madrid, Barcelona and JuventusCredit: Getty
      He said: “We must never forget the mistakes of the past and we must remain humble at all times.
      “Nothing can ever be taken for granted.
      “Unfortunately, unlike goalkeepers, leaders can never keep a ‘clean sheet’. 
      “No leader can boast an unblemished record, however much they invest and however passionate, professional or experienced they are. 
      “There are always a few stains, a few mistakes that tarnish our reputation, errors they would love to erase. 
      “I am no different and UEFA is no different. The most important thing is to understand the mistake and change not to repeat them.”
      And Ceferin also pledged a crackdown on racism and other hate-speech or actions.
      He added: “We must never forget that football is an inclusive sport, open to everyone, in which everyone has a place. 
      “Unfortunately, some people have still not grasped this concept, which is why we’re going to have to rethink our approach. 
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      “We need to target offenders more effectively whenever a player is subjected to racist, homophobic or sexist insults during UEFA competitions. 
      “Maybe it is time to go with harsher measures, maybe it is time to put some people in court.” More

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      Arsenal in ‘constant contact’ over Amadou Onana transfer with Everton demanding £61.5m for star midfielder

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      ARSENAL are interested in signing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this summer after a failed approach in January, according to reports. Onana arrived at Everton last summer in a reported £33million move from French side Lille.
      Amadou Onana is expected to be on the move this summer with Arsenal a possible destination.Credit: Getty
      Everton currently find themselves 16th, in the midst of a relegation battle and remain out of the drop zone on goal difference.
      According to Dutch outlet Het Nieuwsblad the 21 year old didn’t leave the Toffees in January because he didn’t want to abandon the club during their relegation fight.
      Sport Witness have reported that if Everton go down it’s certain the former Lille man will leave Goodison Park whilst adding there’s a 99 per cent chance he leaves if they beat the drop.
      The report adds that Premier League leaders Arsenal are among the options and have been closely following Onana since January.
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      They claim that the Gunners have been in ‘constant contact’ with the Belgium international’s representatives over a potential summer move.
      Everton would be willing to sanction a move for their star man as they desperately look to raise funds to ease their financial difficulties.
      The report adds that the Merseyside outfit would be looking for a fee of £61.5m to part with the midfielder.
      The Gunners are looking to sign a midfielder and failed with two bids for Moises Caicedo in January and continue to be heavily linked with Declan Rice.
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      Onana has impressed in his debut campaign despite Everton’s overall struggles.
      The midfielder has made 27 appearances this season, scoring once.
      Everton will aim to boost their survival hopes when they travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Saturday. More

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      Alex Iwobi reveals how Bukayo Saka earned instant respect of Arsenal players after coming into first team squad

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      FORMER Arsenal star Alex Iwobi has revealed how Bukayo Saka earned instant respect from the club’s first-team stars after coming into training. Iwobi, who like Saka emerged through the club’s academy, lifted the lid on what the England star was like in training and how senior players respected him despite his youth.
      Alex Iwobi has revealed what Bukayo Saka was like when he first started training with the senior teamCredit: Getty
      Saka has gone on to become Arsenal’s main manCredit: Reuters
      Speaking on tbgpod, he said: “When he first come up to train [in the] first team [he] never complained.
      “All the players gave him that respect because he was doing his thing in training.
      “I know some players will get a bit offended because it’s like a young man dribbling past.”
      Since making his senior team debut in 2018, Saka has gone to become the club’s talisman.
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      He has made 170 appearances for the Gunners so far, scoring 36 goals and adding 39 assists.
      Iwobi, who now plays for Everton, believes the key to this success has been his “humble” personality.
      The 26-year-old added: “The thing is a lot of Arsenal youngsters are cold and he was raw then.
      “So that left foot just jinky mi jinky go past a few man.
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      “Now he’s doing it on a consistent basis. We’ve seen it. I’ve seen it anyway.
      “Not only is he a great player, he’s humble as well.
      “Like he was eager to learn, he listens [and] doesn’t argue back.
      “For example, he treats the dinner ladies the same way he’ll treat us man.” More

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      I was bought a fish tank by boss after sealing Aston Villa transfer – but I accidentally overfed them and they all died

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      ASTON VILLA star Ollie Watkins has revealed that he was given a fish tank by then-manager Dean Smith after signing for the club. Things did not go to plan for the striker as he accidentally overfed them and they all died.
      Ex-Aston Villa boss Dean Smith bought his star signing a fish tankCredit: AFP
      Ollie Watkins did not do a good job of looking after his petsCredit: Getty
      Watkins and Smith have a great relationship with the boss signing him at both Brentford and Villa.
      Soon after joining forces at the Midlands-based club in 2020 for a fee of £28million, the player received an unusual present.
      He had spoke about how he thought the big fish tanks found at the dentists were cool, so Smith decided to buy him a small one.
      Waktins told Sky Sports: “He turns up three hours later and he’s bought me a fish tank.
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      “He’s bought me the fish tank and he said, ‘you’ve got to get the fish, when you come into training tomorrow make sure you’ve got some fish in that tank’.
      “I’ve gone and got the fish, put the fish in and then I’ve Googled how many times do you feed a fish or whatever, it came up with different things.
      “I came back from training that day and we’d overfed it. I’d fed it, my mate had fed it, came back and the fish were floating on the top.”
      The seven-time capped English international jokes that Smith tells everyone the story, with the duo maintain a close bond despite him no longer being his manager.
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      Watkins explained: “From day one, I got on so well with Dean.
      “Since then, we have had a good relationship and I still speak to him now, still ring him and speak to him on the phone.
      “To be fair, he has given me an opportunity wherever and I always say that I owe you and I’m forever grateful, but he says, ‘you don’t owe me anything’.”
      Watkins is continuing his good form under gaffer Unai Emery and he has netted 11 goals this season.
      He has scored in eight of his last ten games and is helping Aston Villa mount a push for European qualification with the club in seventh place in the Premier League. More

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      Dream Team’s April Monthly competition starts this weekend – winner takes home a PlayStation 5!

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      DREAM TEAM’S April monthly competition kicks off this weekend, getting underway with Saturday’s early kick-off: Manchester United v Everton.With transfers refreshed before Game Week 29’s fixtures begin, managers should be able to get their XIs in good shape for the month ahead.
      A reminder that the gaffer who racks up the most points between April 7th and May 4th will take home a brand new PlayStation 5, worth £449 RRP!
      Remember, you can check the monthly leaderboard anytime HERE.
      April’s winner takes home a PS5!Credit: DREAM TEAM
      If your XI is struggling in the classic Season game, fear not, a fruitful few weeks could land you a PS5 as only points gained during the given scoring period are taken into account for our monthly competitions.
      With that in mind, you could tailor your team specifically to April’s remaining fixtures once transfers are refreshed, ignoring long-term viability, with a view to scooping the monthly prize.
      Alternatively, you can create a new team and fill it full of players with favourable fixtures for the month in question – each Dream Team gaffer is allowed a maximum of ten teams per season.
      And of course, if you’re happy with your progress in the classic Season game and believe your best XI is also likely to rack up plentiful points in the coming weeks then you don’t need to alter your strategy at all.
      You can even get involved if you didn’t sign-up for Dream Team at the start of the season.
      Fancy a PS5? Of course you do…
      Want to know what it feels like to win a Dream Team competition?
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      We recently caught up with Miriam Chisholm, who performed brilliantly to win January’s monthly competition!
      “I’m not sure I can quite believe it, to be honest. It’s a huge surprise because, although I knew I was close, I thought it ended when January ended! I think it just goes to show it’s good to keep going with all your teams – the monthly prize is a nice touch.
      “I think most people had brought in the Newcastle defence along with the Kane/Haaland/Rashford combo up top, so it was just midfield I concentrated on. I picked three of the usual names and tried to go with a flyer as the fourth – James Ward-Prowse then Casemiro. Guess my luck was in!”
      Good luck! More