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      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: Gunners switch focus to managerless Palace after Europa League exit in midweek – TV, stream

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      ARSENAL will be looking to hit back following their shock Europa League exit on Thursday night.Mikel Arteta’s side now has full focus on the Premier League title as the Gunners are out of all of this year’s cup competitions.
      Leandro Trossard, Bukayo Saka and Fabio Vieira of Arsenal look dejected during the UEFA Europa League round of 16 second leg against Sporting
      Arsenal legend Patrick Viera won’t be returning to the Emirates on Sunday following his sacking as Palace manager on Friday.
      It comes after a poor run of form as the Eagles are without a win in their last eleven Premier League games.
      December 31st was the last time Palace tasted victory, and they are now just three points above the drop zone.
      When is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace?

      Arsenal vs Crystal Palace will take place on Sunday, March 19.
      Kick off will be at 2pm UK time.
      The Emirates will play host.

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      What channel is Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately, Arsenal vs Crystal Palace will not be broadcast live in the UK.
      There will be no live stream of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace available to watch in the UK.
      You can keep up to date with all the action at the Emirates by following SunSport’s live blog.

      What is the latest team news
      Defensive duo William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu were both taken off in the first half of Arsenal’s last-16 loss to Sporting on Thursday.
      Eddie Nketiah will remain out of contention as he recovers from an ankle injury.
      Mohamed Elneny is also still unavailable after he picked up a knee injury in training back in January.
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      In better news, Gabriel Jesus had his first 45 minutes since the World Cup and will be battling with Leandro Trossard for a start up top.
      Elsewhere, Palace midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga will not be unable to face his parent club.
      Midfield duo Will Hughes and James McArthur are both unlikely to be involved as they are still suffering from illness.
      The Eagles are facing a goalkeeping crisis at the moment, with Sam Johnstone and Vicente Guaita both out injured.
      Academy graduate Joe Whitworth is likely to start in goal again as he did in the 1-0 loss to Brighton in midweek.
      Odds

      Arsenal – 1/4
      Draw – 9/2
      Crystal Palace – 12/1

      *Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea ‘leading Romeo Lavia transfer race’ with Southampton star at centre of Premier League tug-of-war

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      PREMIER LEAGUE giants Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race for Southampton star Romeo Lavia according to reports.Lavia, 19, has enjoyed a breakout season at Southampton following his £14million arrival from Manchester City last summer.
      Lavia is already being linked with a move away from Southampton despite only joining in the summerCredit: EPA
      The midfielder has enjoyed a breakout season for SouthamptonCredit: Rex
      Despite only arriving at St Mary’s six months ago the midfielder is already being linked with a move away.
      Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri has said United and Chelsea are leading the race for the 19-year-old’s signature.
      Tavolieri adds that Manchester City remain in the race due to having a buy back clause inserted in the contract when they sold Lavia.
      Chelsea are in the market as they search for a defensive midfielder which will allow Enzo Fernandez to operate higher up the pitch.
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      Despite heavy investment from owner Todd Boehly the Blues don’t have a holding midfielder amongst their ranks following the departure of Jorginho to rivals Arsenal.
      Alongside Lavia, Graham Potter’s side have also been linked with moves for West Ham’s Declan Rice and Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
      For United the Southampton man doesn’t represent their first choice option.
      Erik ten Hag wants to pursue a deal for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong who the Red Devils were heavily linked with last summer.
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      The Old Trafford outfit have also been linked with a summer move for Rice and Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.
      Lavia has made 18 appearances for Southampton this season, scoring once.
      The Saints’ ability to keep hold of their star man would be severely weakened if the club were to get relegated.
      Southampton sit bottom of the table and host Tottenham tomorrow. More

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      Real Madrid ‘considering Romelu Lukaku transfer swoop with Inter Milan unwilling to buy Chelsea striker’

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      REAL MADRID are considering a move for Chelsea loanee Romelu Lukaku, according to reports. The 29-year-old Belgian is on loan from the Blues at Inter Milan following an unsuccessful return to Stamford Bridge last season.
      Real Madrid are considering a move for Romelu LukakuCredit: Rex
      However, having struggled with injury and form, the Italians have already insisted he WILL NOT be staying beyond the end of the season.
      Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta said: “He will return to Chelsea as it’s a straight loan, it’s part of the deal — then we will see.
      “Lukaku is not in good condition yet, we are still waiting to see the real Romelu as we saw in the past.”
      That has thrown the striker’s future into doubt, with Chelsea wanting to cut their losses following his £97.5million transfer in August 2021.
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      And Real Madrid are set to take advantage of this situation by launching an offer for Romelu Lukaku.
      According to Fichajes, Los Blancos want to bolster Karim Benzema’s firepower by adding Lukaku to the fold.
      The report suggests Carlo Ancelotti and Co are admirers of Lukaku having seen how devastating he can be when he is not blighted by injuries.
      Indeed, just two seasons ago Lukaku fired Milan to the Serie A title and was crowned their Player of the Year.
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      Lukaku has been heavily hit by injury this season, seeing him make just 18 appearances and yield five goals in all competitions.
      He has been open with his desire to stay at Inter and his ultimate career path.
      The former Manchester United and Everton striker said: “Everyone knows what I want.
      “I hope to stay at Inter. I love this club and we will speak to Chelsea in order to find a solution.
      Lukaku has struggled for form in the Serie A this season
      “Inter fans are really special, for me they are the best in the world.
      “Because even if we are in difficulty they are always there to help the team.
      “It was a surprise for me, I thought they were angry with me.
      “But in the end they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart. Even if I left, they know I’ve always had Inter in my heart.
      “I’ve had conversations with my team-mates, with people from the club and they know I’ve told the truth about why I left.
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      “Now I’m back and I hope to stay in the future. I mean that for me Inter is worth everything.
      “The idea is to finish my career with Anderlecht. I’m nearly 30, my son started school here and plays in the Inter academy. I want to stay here and do things right.” More

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      Five managers who could replace Vieira at Crystal Palace with Hodgson shock favourite ahead of Lampard and Gerrard

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      PATRICK VIEIRA was sacked as Crystal Palace manager this morning. The Frenchman, 46, lost his job after a dismal run of just one win in 14 Premier League matches.
      Patrick Vieira was sacked as Crystal Palace managerCredit: Getty
      His final match in charge was Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat away at arch-rivals Brighton.
      The horror set of results has left the Eagles sliding at an alarming rate into the relegation dogfight.
      The South Londoners sit 12th in the Premier League but just three points clear of the drop zone.
      But who is in line to replace Vieira with the task of keeping Palace up?
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      ROY HODGSON
      Incredibly Roy Hodgson has emerged as one of the early favourites for a shock return to Selhurst Park.
      Roy Hodgson could make a shock return to Selhurst ParkCredit: Getty
      The 75-year-old appeared to have retired for good when he left Watford at the end of last season.
      Former Eagles academy defender Hodgson had four years in the Palace dugout and may make a stunning comeback to help keep his beloved club in the top flight.
      FRANK LAMPARD
      Frank Lampard, 44, is out of work having been dismissed in January less than a year after taking over at Everton.
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      The former Derby and Chelsea chief was axed because the Toffees were showing no signs of staying up.
      However, he has proven he can work with young talented players – which Palace have in abundance.
      STEVEN GERRARD
      Steven Gerrard is in a similar position to his former England team-mate Lampard.
      The ex-Liverpool captain, 42, finds himself as a free agent following his struggles at Aston Villa, unable to replicate the success he enjoyed at Rangers.
      But there will be serious question marks over his experience and if he has the ability to survive a relegation scrap – after all, Lamps and Gerrard were both overlooked by Southampton.
      Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard are both available following sackings earlier this seasonCredit: Getty
      RAFA BENITEZ
      Like Hodgson, Benitez certainly boasts plenty of games under his belt – 1,171 to be precise.
      The last of those came in January 2022 before his Everton sacking when he was replaced by Lampard.
      The 2005 Champions League winner, 62, clearly knows how to pull off a dramatic turnaround, but will the ex-Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan and Chelsea boss fancy the Palace challenge?
      Rafa Benitez has been out of work since being sacked by Everton in January 2022Credit: EPA
      MICHAEL CARRICK
      The only one of these five currently in work is Michael Carrick – and what a job he is doing.
      In his first managerial gig, the ex-Manchester United star, 41, has won 15 of his 22 matches to help fire Middlesbrough into the promotion race in the Championship.
      Carrick’s side sit third, six points off the automatic spots – but Palace may have seen enough to give the former midfielder an early promotion to the Premier League.
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      Other names linked early on are Paddy McCarthy, Lucien Favre, Marcelo Bielsa and even Sam Allardyce.
      Jesse Marsch and Ralph Hassenhuttl have both been sacked by Premier League clubs this year but are in the running, too.
      Michael Carrick is enjoying himself as Middlesbrough chiefCredit: PA More

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      Inside Patrick Vieira’s Crystal Palace sacking with issues behind the scenes after controversial Shaun Derry axing

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have not only taken a gamble on their Premier League survival by sacking Patrick Vieira, but junked a long-term plan to hit new heights as a club.Vieira reached an FA Cup semi-final and transformed the style of play at Selhurst Park to great acclaim in his first season but has struggled this term and has been axed after 12 games without a win in all competitions.
      Following a positive first season Vieira has really struggled this campaignCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Crystal Palace are still waiting for their first win of 2023Credit: AFP
      The Eagles invested in youth and gave Vieira the sort of platform and funding that predecessor Roy Hodgson never had to spark a new era in south London.
      While form has taken a turn for the worse this year, the Eagles have pulled the trigger at the first sign of trouble – something not often expected from chairman Steve Parish.
      Palace have not won a single game in 2023, they have the fewest wins of any Premier League club this calendar year, along with the fewest points (five) and goals (four).
      The desperate run, which continued with a drab 1-0 defeat at rivals Brighton on Wednesday night, has left them three points above the relegation place and drawn into a battle they looked well clear of during the World Cup break.
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      Despite the recent run and precarious situation, the dismissal still feels harsh.
      Their recent games have been hard to watch at times, with forward players looking short on confidence and a clear plan.
      But that winless Premier League run has seen Palace exclusively face teams above them in the table, with a number of narrow losses and draws.
      Following a visit to his former club Arsenal this weekend, Vieira had been looking forward to an international break to get to grips with the squad and a run of far kinder fixtures to the end of the season.
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      Palace have relied on Wilfried Zaha for goals
      Such has been the drop off in performance of recent weeks that Parish and the other Palace board members may feel that the time over the break is better spent with a new manager and fresh ideas.
      There have also been issues rumbling behind the scenes in south London meaning it may not just have been the football which informed this big call.
      Players and figures higher up at the club were not pleased with Vieira’s unilateral decision to sack former Palace player and coach Shaun Derry in January.
      Vieira made the decision after feeling Derry had overstepped his role by addressing players after defeats, but while the manager axed his coach the club left the former Eagles captain on gardening leave rather than end his contract.
      Such bold calls and a failure to adapt his tactics during this dismal run have hurt Vieira, who had brought such life to a squad and club who had grown tired of simply surviving under Hodgson – whose work now looks all the more impressive given Palace’s lack of progress.
      But the Frenchman had hardly been helped by circumstances and recruitment this season.
      The summer Vieira arrived was a huge success for Palace’s recruitment team.
      Joachim Andersen, Marc Guehi, Michael Olise and Conor Gallagher were remarkable acquisitions, but that has not been followed up.
      Everyone at Selhurst Park pushed to bring Gallagher, last term’s player of the season, back from Chelsea last summer but knew it would be a big task.
      Palace have key games coming up
      There was no credible replacement lined up and the Eagles have suffered without his energy, meanwhile the need for a Premier League quality striker and investment at right-back – driven by Vieira – was not addressed in the summer or January.
      Signing a striker capable of offering what Premier League clubs need is a difficult business, but one clubs must manage if they are to succeed.
      Things were looking difficult from the off this season when, thanks to a number of players not being vaccinated, Vieira could only take a handful of senior players on their tour to Australia.
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      It has all served to undermine what looked to be a well planned route to a brighter future, a journey that has now been cast aside and hangs on one managerial appointment.
      The struggles of fellow relegation battlers Southampton and Leeds in appointing new managers will only increase the pressure on Palace to get this right. More

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      Chelsea star Mason Mount ruled OUT of England squad just 24 hours after being called up

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      GRAHAM POTTER has confirmed that Mason Mount will not be part of the England squad less than 24 hours after being called up for the games against Italy and Ukraine. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s game against Everton tomorrow Potter confirmed the midfielder wasn’t fit.
      Mount has struggled for Chelsea this seasonCredit: Getty
      Mount has scored three goals in the Premier League this seasonCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited
      He said: “Mason has been struggling a little bit with his pubic bone. He wasn’t 100 per cent the last game, he’s still not quite there. So he’ll miss the England camp as well.”
      Mount has made 23 appearances for Chelsea this season in the Premier League scoring three goals and providing two assists.
      The 24 year old made cameos from the bench in the 1-1 draw at West Ham and the 2-0 defeat at Tottenham.
      Mount has missed Chelsea’s most recent games against Leeds, Borussia Dortmund and Leicester through injury.
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      The Chelsea mans withdrawal came after Gareth Southgate announced his first England squad since the World Cup.
      Mount’s Chelsea team mates Reece James, Ben Chilwell and Conor Gallagher were all called up for the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
      Raheem Sterling also missed out on the squad through injury and Potter provided an update on his fitness.
      He said: “Raheem has a problem with his hamstring. It’s not too serious but he’ll miss the game at the weekend and the international trip.”
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      Chelsea appear to be taking no risks with the fitness of their players as the club face a hectic end to the season.
      Graham Potter’s men found out earlier that they will face Real Madrid for the third season in a row in the Champions League quarter finals.
      The Cobham graduate is facing big questions over his future having rejected multiple contract offers from Chelsea.
      The England international has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Liverpool.
      Mount must agree a contract extension this summer or face being sold by the club he has been at since the age of six. More

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      How Crystal Palace could line up under Michael Carrick including transfer raid on Man Utd and Middlesbrough star

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      CRYSTAL PALACE are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Patrick Vieira.And the Eagles could line up very differently if they bring in Michael Carrick from Middlesbrough.
      Michael Carrick is being lined up as the next manager of MiddlesbroughCredit: Alamy
      The former Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham star has worked wonders with his Championship side after taking over from Chris Wilder in October.
      Boro are third in the table, just six points behind second-place Sheffield United.
      And they look certain to reach the playoffs with their attractive style of football.
      However, Palace are desperate to appoint a new manager to save them from the Premier League drop.
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      And reports claim Carrick could be on his way to replace Vieira shortly.
      Should the ex-England international take charge and keep Palace up, he could then embark on a tasty transfer spree in the summer market.
      Wilfried Zaha looks likely to depart when his deal expires, freeing up plenty of room in the wage budget.
      And Carrick could first raid Middlesbrough for star striker Chuba Akpom.
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      The 27-year-old has 24 goals in all competitions this term.
      And his presence would go some way towards solving Palace’s problems in front of goal.
      Elsewhere, Carrick could also be set to return to former side United for no less than THREE stars.
      Donny van de Beek would be a suitable candidate to line up in midfield should he finally overcome his injury problems.
      The Dutchman is unlikely to remain at Old Trafford.
      And he could jump at the chance of restarting his Premier League career in south-east London.
      Elsewhere, Antony Elanga could be the ideal replacement on the left wing for Zaha.
      He too is out of the picture under Erik ten Hag despite showing his class in England’s top flight.
      Finally, there could be a sensational homecoming for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
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      The right-back was a target for old side Palace in January before a sharp rise in form.
      But United are still making plans to sign an elite right-back, which would make Wan-Bissaka redundant. More

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      Man Utd set for shake up to recruitment staff with key position appointed ahead of summer transfer window

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have bolstered their backroom staff with the appointment of Adidas executive Matt Hargreaves to one of their key positions in player recruitment.United have appointed Hargreaves to replace Matt Judge who worked as director of football negotiations alongside Ed Woodward before leaving United last year.
      It’s set to be another busy summer at Old Trafford as United look to bolster their squadCredit: AP
      United are currently in the midst of a takeover as the Glazers look to sell the clubCredit: Getty
      Hargreaves will be negotiating deals for the club and it’s been reported he has accepted terms with United and will start before the summer transfer window.
      The Old Trafford outfit have an existing relationship with Hargreaves dating back to when Adidas returned as United’s kit supplier in the 2015/2016 season.
      Hargreaves had been a marketing director at the German sportswear giant and focused on players and scouting.
      It will be an important summer for the Red Devils with negotiations needed for current players including goalkeeper David De Gea who will be out of contract at the end of the season.
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      Marcus Rashford who has been in superb form this season will have just one year left on his deal come the end of the season.
      Despite the uncertainty surrounding the ownership of the club it is going to be a busy summer at Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag looks to build on his first season in the Premier League.
      The restructuring of the recruitment department has been a focus for United as they look to build on last summer’s successful window.
      The Carabao Cup winners signed  Casemiro, Antony, Lisandro Martínez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia.
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      The club are in the market for a centre forward and have been linked with Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen who will both likely command in excess of a £100million fee.
      United have also been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jude Bellingham but face competition from Europe’s top clubs for his signature.
      The Red Devils are back in action at Old Trafford on Sunday when they host Fulham in the FA Cup quarter finals. More