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      Chelsea set to loan star back to Burnley for Prem return despite left-back’s stunning goal record

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      BURNLEY want to bring Ian Maatsen back to Turf Moor next season as the Clarets draw up plans for their Premier League return.Vincent Kompany’s side are out on their own at the top of the Championship and bosses at the club are already mapping out their summer ahead of an instant return to the top flight.
      Ian Maatsen has impressed with Burnley this season – scoring four goalsCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea’s Maatsen could be set to play for the Clarets in the Premier League next seasonCredit: Getty
      Left-back Maatsen, who joined on loan from Chelsea at the start of the campaign, has been key to their superb season with four goals and five assists so far.
      Such has been his form that Kompany is desperate to bring the 20-year-old back to the club for next season.
      The Dutchman will have one year left on his Blues deal in the summer.
      But, with Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella both ahead of him at Stamford Bridge, the club are expected to be open to another loan move.
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      And that will likely involve signing a new deal in west London before heading back out.
      Burnley are expected to give Kompany plenty of backing following his flying start to life as a manager in English football.
      Nathan Tella, on loan from Southampton, has been another star with 12 goals and two assists in 30 Championship appearances.
      Kompany is yet to decide whether or not to make a move and bring him back for a Premier League push.
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      January arrival Michael Obafemi, who joined on loan from Swansea last month, has one goal in his two sub appearances so far.
      The Clarets have an option to make his loan permanent in the summer. More

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      ‘Such a s***house I’m choking’ – Fans in hysterics as Jack Grealish taunts Bournemouth fans after being subbed off

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      JACK GREALISH had fans in fits of laughter after taunting Bournemouth fans during Manchester City’s win.The winger helped City to a 4-1 win at the Vitality Stadium to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the league.
      Jack Grealish poked fun at the Bournemouth fans as he was taken off

      And the England star could not help but rub salt in the wounds of the Cherries fans after being substituted.
      Grealish was forced to walk around the pitch so had to pass the Bournemouth fans on his way back to the dugout.
      And he cheekily decided to wind them up by putting up the 4-0 scoreline on his fingers.
      Fans on social media loved the trolling and many praised the “s***housery” on display.
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      One supporter wrote: “Grealish such a s***house I’m choking.”
      Another added: “He’s a s***houser and we LOVE IT.”
      And a third said: “He grows on me every week, we’ve signed an absolute diamond🤣”
      Another commented: “Grealish lad I f***ing love him 😂”
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      Another clip showed Grealish telling a Bournemouth fan to calm down as he shouted from the sidelines.
      Grealish has enjoyed a run in the City team in recent weeks and has started the last nine games, producing one goal and two assists in that time. More

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      Olivier Giroud wants ANOTHER London move as ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star eyes shock transfer

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      OLIVIER GIROUD is open to a move back to the Premier League — at a London club.The French veteran striker has one eye on a move away from AC Milan, where his contract runs out in the summer.
      Olivier Giroud managed to become a popular figure at both Arsenal and Chelsea during his nine-year stay in EnglandCredit: Getty
      World Cup finalist Giroud was a star for Arsenal and Chelsea but could be a real coup for one of the lesser clubs if they can fund his wages.
      He was a late target for Everton in the last window but did not want to be that far away from the capital.
      If he does leave the San Siro, the 36-year-old will not be short of admirers after a long career at the top level.
      West Ham, Fulham, Crystal Palace and Brentford could all be potential destinations for Giroud, with the Hammers and Eagles particularly short of goals this season.
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      The forward needs only to look at former Chelsea team-mate Willian and his career turnaround at Craven Cottage to be tempted to moving back to the capital.
      Giroud has led the line for AC Milan this season and delivered seven goals and four assists.
      It follows on from his nine-year stay in England where he first spent six years at the Emirates before making the switch to west London.
      He would win the FA Cup a combined four times and pick up a Champions League medal with Chelsea in 2021.
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      Giroud’s best goal-scoring season would come in the 2015-16 campaign when he notched up 24 goals for Arsenal in all competitions.
      Perhaps his most well-remembered goal was his jaw-dropping scorpion-kick effort against Crystal Palace in 2017. More

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      Newcastle to take on Tottenham for ‘Guernsey Grealish’ but young midfielder has £25m transfer price-tag

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      NEWCASTLE are considering a move for Bristol City youngster Alex Scott.The midfielder, 19, has attracted interest from a host of top Premier League clubs after an impressive season under Nigel Pearson.
      Alex Scott has been in sensational form for Bristol CityCredit: Rex
      Scott was a target for Wolves in the January window, though the Championship club were thought to have slapped a whopping £25million price tag on the England Under-20 international.
      Tottenham, West Ham and Crystal Palace are all tracking Scott’s progress, while Newcastle scouts have kept a keen eye on his performances this term.
      Scott has five assists for Pearson’s City side so far this season and is emerging as one of the brightest young talents in the second tier.
      The Robins, who sold striker Antoine Semenyo to Bournemouth in the summer, are braced for further interest in Scott this summer.
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      Scott joined the club as a 16-year-old in 2020 from FC Guernsey and is viewed as the ideal profile for the Toon as they continue to develop under Eddie Howe.
      The Magpies have shied away from huge money star signings since their Saudi-backed takeover, with Howe keen to develop young players at St. James’ Park.
      Scott has drawn comparisons with Man City ace Jack Grealish due to the way he runs with the ball, and has an eye for a pass, and has been dubbed the ‘Guernsey Grealish’.
      But last week, he said he would be happy to follow in the footsteps of Jude Bellingham by moving abroad to further his career.
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      Bellingham swapped Birmingham City for Borussia Dortmund, where he has blossomed into one of the best midfielders in the world in 2020.
      “Jude has almost set the bar for any young lad in England to go abroad,” Scott told Bristol Live.
      “I think another lad who was in our Euros squad, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, is at Borussia Dortmund too. He moved over there as a young lad at 16. 
      “Seeing what they’re doing, I think it motivates a lot of young lads who maybe are on a similar path.
      “I think it’s becoming a lot more normal for lads from England to go abroad and get their chance because, obviously, it’s hard to get your chance in the Premier League at a young age over here.” More

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      ‘He’s all of us’ – Watch Arsenal legend Ian Wright’s hilarious reaction as he’s forced to cut celebrations short

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright left fans in stitches after celebrating a goal against Leicester… before it was ruled out.The Gunners claimed a 1-0 win on Saturday afternoon thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s second-half strike.
      Ian Wright celebrated Bukayo Saka’s ‘goal’ in a big wayCredit: Twitter @SSFootball
      He failed to see the flag was up for offsideCredit: Twitter @SSFootball
      Wright’s face suddenly dropped after Alan Shearer pointed out the offsideCredit: Twitter @SSFootball
      But many Arsenal supporters thought they had taken the lead in the first period when Bukayo Saka put the ball in the back of the net.
      And Wright, who was watching in a studio alongside Alan Shearer, was so ecstatic that he jumped out of his seat.
      What the Arsenal icon failed to see was that the flag had gone up for offside.
      And when Shearer made him aware it was not going to stand, the change in his demeanour left those on social media in hysterics.
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      Reacting on Twitter, one person said: “Ian is all of us here”.
      While another replied: “Life as an Arsenal fan”.
      A third added: “Literally every Arsenal fan today 😂”.
      And a fourth responded with a simple: “Love him 😂”.
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      Later on in the programme, Wright watched his own reaction back and looked somewhat embarrassed.
      But he had the final laugh as Arsenal ended up claiming the win over Leicester to move five points clear at the top of the table.
      That was despite Saka AND Leandro Trossard both having goals ruled out.
      Trossard’s strike was chalked off by VAR after Leicester keeper Danny Ward was adjudged to have been fouled in the build-up.
      Wright was also left furious with the officials for failing to award a penalty when Harry Souttar hauled down Saka.
      He said: “That was a ridiculous decision. A phenomenal mistake.”
      Shearer agreed, adding: “Yes, definitely, 100 per cent. How can they not give? Yeah it was an accidental slip but that doesn’t matter.” More

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      Gareth Southgate watching Championship goalkeeper with England boss ready to make shock call-up for Euro 2024 qualifiers

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      SUNDERLAND keeper Anthony Patterson is in line for a call-up to Gareth Southgate’s FULL England squad.Patterson has already been checked out for his first Under-21s appearance as he is earmarked to play in this summer’s European championship.
      Anthony Patterson has impressed for Sunderland this seasonCredit: Getty
      But the Black Cats stopper could make the full squad for next month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Italy and Ukraine, or be taken along to train with the team.
      Patterson was being scouted as a potential fourth-choice for the Three Lions even before a calf injury KO’d Crystal Palace keeper Sam Johnstone until April. 
      The 22-year-old has played in all of Sunderland’s 34 league games so far this season, conceding 38 goals.
      The club currently sit 9th in the Championship and four points off the play-offs after back-to-back defeats to Rotherham and Coventry.
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      Patterson has been at the club since 2018 but last season spent time away on loan at Notts County to develop his skillset.
      Southgate has long regarded Jordan Pickford as his number one.
      The 28-year-old, who signed a new contract at Everton earlier this week, was the number 1 at the last two World Cups and the 2020 Euros.
      But his position could come under increased scrutiny as his fellow English goalies fight for the jersey.
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      Until last week’s sending off against Liverpool, Nick Pope had been enjoying a near-faultless season in between the sticks for Newcastle.
      While Aaron Ramsdale has also been consistently impressive for league leaders Arsenal. More

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      Mason Greenwood has first face-to-face meeting with Man Utd bosses as club probes star after rape charge dropped

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      MASON Greenwood has held his first face-to-face meeting with Manchester United bosses since a rape charge against him was dropped.The striker and his representatives met with senior club officials as part of its internal investigation into the allegations against him.
      Mason Greenwood had all charges against him dropped earlier this monthCredit: AFP
      He has now had his first face-to-face meeting with Manchester United bosses since decision was announcedCredit: AFP
      Greenwood, 21, was cleared of any wrongdoing earlier this month when the Crown Prosecution Service dropped charges of attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour.
      The England international thought he would then be able to restart his career, but United immediately announced it would “now conduct its own process before determining next steps”.
      The aim of the review is to give United’s leadership team a more complete understanding of the circumstances around the allegations made against Greenwood by a woman in January 2022, which led to his arrest.
      The star remains suspended while the probe is completed.
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      Greenwood met with the club prior to United’s Europa League first leg clash against Barcelona on 16 February.
      A source said: “Mason and his team met with the club to start the process of trying to get to the bottom of exactly what may or may not have happened.
      “It is an extremely sensitive situation and the club think it is only fair that Mason is given the opportunity to fully explain himself.
      “The club are keen to hear his version of events. Only when they have the full picture, can they start to move things forward.”
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      There is no timeline on the investigation being concluded but a source told The Sun on Sunday Greenwood does not believe he will play this season, even if the club decide to keep him.
      He is unable to train or play for United, while the investigation is ongoing, but is being paid his £75,000-a-week wage.
      The Sun on Sunday previously told how manager Erik ten Hag had held a telephone conversation with Greenwood after the charges were dropped.
      And it was revealed yesterday that Greenwood is set to become a dad for the first time with his partner.
      A source close to the couple said: “They and their families are both very happy and really looking forward to the baby’s arrival.”
      It comes after The Sun revealed that the Three Lions ace had secret meetings with his teammates after the case against him was withdrawn.
      However, Greenwood’s hopes of a return to Old Trafford were endangered amid opposition from United’s female stars.
      The women’s team were said to be “disturbed” by the prospect of his return.
      Likewise, female fans of the club said that they felt he should never play for the club again.
      Meanwhile, a top sports lawyer said Greenwood may have lost “millions” after being dropped by major sponsors Nike.
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      A PR expert added that any club taking him on, should United let him go, would take on a huge financial risk.
      Despite this, a Champions League team have made “inquiries” over a possible transfer, while Greenwood himself was reported to be eyeing a move abroad to restart his career if he’s dropped by his current club.
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      ‘Turned into PSG’ – Fans all say the same thing about Areola after West Ham match turns into goal-fest

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      FANS are all saying the same thing about Alphonse Areola following West Ham’s 4-0 win against Nottingham Forest.David Moyes’ misfiring side turned on the style today as they smashed four past their relegation rivals.
      Fans are all saying the same thing about Alphonse AreolaCredit: Reuters
      The goalie was a sub in West Ham’s 4-0 win over Nottingham ForestCredit: Reuters
      Danny Ings opened the scoring in the 70th minute before netting a second moments later.
      Declan Rice made sure of the result in the 78th minute before Michail Antonio joined in the fun five minutes from time.
      But Hammers fans reckon it was the introduction of goalkeeper Areola that turned the game around.
      The former Paris Saint-Germain star, 29, started Saturday’s game on the bench.
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      However, he came on just one minute before Ing’s opener after Lukasz Fabianski suffered an eye injury.
      The veteran Pole took a knee to the head from Forest defender Felipe.
      And Areola was hauled off the bench for just his second league appearance of the season.
      But the 2018 France World Cup winner had an immediate positive effect on teammates as Ings fired home the hosts’ first.
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      And as West Ham went on to torment Forest’s goal, many fans hailed Areola for turning them into a carbon copy of former side PSG.
      One said: “Areola comes on and we turn into PSG.”
      Another declared: “Areola comes on and we score 4…”
      One noted: “Areola masterminding 4 goals as he walked onto the pitch.”
      Another added: “He’s only been on the pitch 3 minutes and we scored twice.
      “Areola is my man of the match.”
      Areola started his pro career with PSG and made his first-ever appearance in the 2012-13 campaign.
      But he was never able to command a regular starting spot and took in loans at Villarreal, Real Madrid and Fulham.
      Areola spent last season on loan with the Hammers, making 18 appearances.
      And Moyes was left so impressed he signed the Frenchman permanently for £10.5million last summer.
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      Areola has now made a total of 30 appearances for West Ham since his initial loan move.
      And he could now be set for an extended run in the side should Fabianski’s injury turn out to be serious. More