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      I starred for Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal… but this is my favourite London club

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      THERE are very few players who can say they have played for Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham, let alone been a success with all three clubs.And such was this player’s success that he was given Dennis Bergkamp’s shirt number… despite being a defender.
      Chelsea are the visitors at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this weekendCredit: PA
      Then again, his first goal for Marseille, against Man Utd, involved a run from the halfway line and a striker’s finish that would befit the legendary Dutchman.
      None of that, however, would prevent him from putting in a performance for the ages to help Spurs to a first ever win at the Emirates.
      The France international recounted how he was told by Marcel Desailly to keep an eye on John Terry, as “he will be the future captain of England”.
      But through hard work and versatility, he was able to keep his place in the Chelsea line-up both before and after the arrival of Roman Abramovich.
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      A stalwart under Jose Mourinho as Chelsea won the 2005 and 2006 Premier League titles without ever losing a home game, he was suddenly accused of threatening to score an own goal in order to leave Stamford Bridge.
      You may now have worked out which player we are referring to.
      In an interview with FourFourTwo in 2017, William Gallas angrily rejected the suggestion.
      He said: “I never said I would score an own goal. How can you say that?! I think it’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard.
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      William Gallas celebrates scoring the winner for Chelsea against Fulham in 2005Credit: Getty
      Gallas loved playing against his former clubs, and headed in the winner for Arsenal against Chelsea in 2007Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Tottenham secured a first ever win at the Emirates with Gallas as captainCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      “Maybe at this time the people at the club tried to find a way to blame me for what was happening, because all of the supporters wanted me to stay.”
      Gallas claims he knew it was time to leave Stamford Bridge when his favoured number 13 shirt was given to Michael Ballack.
      He was then sold to Arsenal as a makeweight for Ashley Cole in a deal worth an additional £5m to the Gunners.
      But he would not wear the number 13 at the Emirates either as the number was already held by Alexander Hleb.
      Most fans assumed he would take Cole’s number 3 shirt at Arsenal, but instead he opted for the number 10 of Bergkamp.
      He said of the decision: “I saw it as a great opportunity as I’d already worn the same number earlier in my career, and my daughter had been born on November 10.
      “If a young player is given the No.10 shirt, it’ll be far too much pressure on his shoulders. But to me, it didn’t make any difference at all.”
      In 2007, Gallas was handed the captaincy, surprisingly edging out more experienced Arsenal stalwarts such as Gilberto Silva and Kolo Toure.
      He would then be stripped of the armband 18 months later after an interview questioning the team’s mentality, which he says was taken out of context.
      After his release in 2010, Gallas joined Tottenham at the age of 33.
      And in his first North London derby with Spurs he helped them to a 3-2 win at his old stomping ground, the Emirates.
      Redknapp even made Gallas the Tottenham captain that day, to “make the game more electric”.
      But which club is the Frenchman’s favourite today?
      Despite leaving on pretty acrimonious terms, Gallas said: “I liked all three, but maybe Chelsea was the most special time for me.
      “It was my first club abroad and I had a great time there, winning a few trophies as well.
      “And it was there that I first started my international career as well. When you are playing for a big club you expect to lift trophies.
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      “When I won the Premier League with Chelsea I felt like the King of England [Laughs].
      “You want to keep experiencing that joy again and again.”
      Gallas knew it was time to leave Chelsea when his number 13 shirt was given to Michael BallackCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Gallas claims he never felt the weight of Dennis Bergkamp’s number 10 shirt while at ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Real Madrid ‘want injury-prone Christian Pulisic to replace flop Eden Hazard’ in summer transfer

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      REAL MADRID are set to repeat history by raiding Chelsea for Christian Pulisic to replace Eden Hazard, according to reports. Hazard, 32, joined Madrid from Chelsea in 2019 on a deal worth up to £130million.
      Eden Hazard could be shown the exit door by Real MadridCredit: Getty
      The 32-year-old’s injury issues have seen him fail to live up to expectationsCredit: Rex
      Christian Pulisic could move to Madrid as Hazard’s replacementCredit: Getty
      Pulisic has struggled to make an impact this season
      However, injuries and a lack of form have seen the Belgian’s career stutter.
      According to defensa central, Madrid have already identified a replacement for the stricken winger as they look to cut their losses.
      Though it seems Madrid have not learnt their lesson, with the report suggesting they want to replace Hazard with Christian Pulisic.
      The American arrived at Stamford Bridge the same summer Hazard departed, and that trick could soon repeat itself with Pulisic potentially on his way to the Bernabeu.
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      The report indicates the financial fair play restrictions on Chelsea following their £600m transfer outlay will see them “get rid” of a number of fringe stars.
      The 24-year-old’s deal at the club runs out in 2024.
      So while they will not recoup too much of the £58m transfer fee paid in 2019, they will be able to save at least £8.3m by shaving his annual wage from the books.
      Pulisic has not featured in a Blues shirt since the 1-0 defeat to Man City in the Premier League on January 5, owing to knee problems.
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      Regardless, Graham Potter will be hoping his side can get back to winning ways when the club play against Tottenham on Sunday.
      The misfiring Blues are languishing down in 10th place in the Prem, having won just two of their last 14 games in the division. More

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      Liverpool ‘want Bayern star Ryan Gravenberch to join Jude Bellingham in double transfer swoop in summer’

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      LIVERPOOL have reportedly identified Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch as the man they want to partner Jude Bellingham in their new-look midfield.England World Cup star Bellingham, 19, is one of the most in-demand players in world football.
      Liverpool want Bayern’s Ryan Gravenberch to partner Jude BellinghamCredit: Getty
      Liverpool and Real Madrid are believed to be leading the chase for the Dortmund midfielder, who is under contract until 2025, with Manchester United and Chelsea also keen.
      Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is desperate to rebuild his ageing engine room in the summer transfer window.
      Thiago Alcantara, who arrived in 2020, has been the only midfield addition to the squad since 2018.
      He will be 32 at the start of next season while skipper Jordan Henderson will be 33, while the future of 37-year-old James Milner remains up in the air.
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      Both Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will become free agents in June and on-loan loan Arthur Melo seems certain to return to Juventus.
      Stefan Bajcetic, 18, has burst into the first-team squad over recent months but Klopp knows he must bring in reinforcements following LIverpool’s dismal campaign.
      Bellingham is his No.1 target – now Sport 1 claims that they are “monitoring Gravenberch’s situation at Bayern Munich” too.
      The 20-year-old Netherlands international joined the Bundesliga giants from Ajax at the start of the campaign but has struggled to replicate the form that earned him a big money move.
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      In fact, Gravenberch has only started one game in the top-flight this term.
      But an escape route could soon be on cards as Liverpool officials “have been privately discussing the possibility of making a move”.
      Despite there being “no concrete interest”, this fresh report states that the Premier League club have “reached out to the midfielder’s representatives” already.
      Whether Bayern are ready to do business or not remains to be seen as this update states that they currently have no desire to sell. More

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      Premier League Unrecognisables XI: From the aspiring monk who became an agent to the Swedish Master Chef winner

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      THE Premier League has had its share of players who have been distinct for their performances on the pitch and their looks off it.But there are some ex-stars from the biggest clubs who fans would struggle to recognise at all today.
      Many Premier League stars look unrecognisable from their playing daysCredit: Getty
      There are those who have traded long, flowing hair for hipster beards, and one who has even ditched his crop for dreadlocks.
      This is our Premier League Unrecognisables XI.
      Goalkeeper: West Brom (2004-07), Man Utd (2007-12)
      This ex-Man Utd goalkeeper looked fit as a fiddle at the Qatar World Cup, but barely recognisable from his playing daysCredit: Getty
      This Polish goalkeeper stood out for his bleached blonde hair during his playing days.
      But at the Qatar World Cup he was rocking a new, and far tidies, brunette look.
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      He joined West Brom from Hertha Berlin in 2004 and enjoyed three solid years in the West Midlands.
      He then signed for Man Utd in 2007 after a successful loan spell.
      Though appearances proved sporadic for him, he did achieve three Premier League titles and a Champions League win in 2008, as well as famously saving a penalty against Arsenal on Debut.
      The goalkeeper left Man Utd in 2011 and would continue a successful career in the Championship with Watford, Brighton, Wolves and Birmingham before retiring in 2019.
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      Since retiring, he says he still supports Man Utd and has a season ticket at Old Trafford.
      Have you guessed who it is yet? The answer is Tomasz Kuszczak.
      Tomasz Kuszczak had bleached blonde hair during his time at Old TraffordCredit: Getty
      Left-back: Arsenal (2006-11), QPR (2011-16)
      Arsenal fans will do well to work out who this dreadlocked former defender isCredit: Instagram / @armandtraoreofficial
      This left-back spent four years at Arsenal with the likes of Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas but only made 13 Premier League appearances.
      In a remarkable change of look, he is now rocking dreadlocks.
      The Frenchman played more times for Portsmouth during a loan spell in 2008 than he ever did for the Gunners.
      He was also able to enjoy a loan to Italian giants Juventus in 2010.
      It was after leaving Arsenal that he would begin to secure himself first team football, as he played 87 Premier League games for Queens Park Rangers, scoring two goals.
      Championship spells with Nottingham Forest and Cardiff followed before his retirement in 2020.
      You must have had the memory of an elephant if you got this one. The answer is Armand Traore.
      Armand Traore looked very different playing for Arsenal in 2010Credit: Getty
      Right-back: Arsenal (2000-04), Fulham (2004-09)
      This ex-Arsenal defender has worked as an assistant at RB Leipzig and Galatasaray since retiringCredit: Getty
      This German made just one appearance for Arsenal, in a League Cup defeat to Sunderland in 2002.
      But that wouldn’t stop him enjoying a long, fruitful career in the Premier League as he moved to Fulham.
      He would make 125 Premier League appearances at Craven Cottage before moving on in 2009.
      Spells at St Pauli and 1860 Munich would follow before he hung up his boots in 2015.
      However, he would stay in football to become assistant at RB Leipzig and then Galatasaray.
      The answer is Moritz Volz.
      Moritz Volz in his playing days at FulhamCredit: PA:Press Association
      Centre-back: Newcastle (1994-99)
      This Belgian looks nothing like the man who scored one of the greatest Premier League goals against Man UtdCredit: https://twitter.com/AndyKerrtv/status/1602713816613240840?s=20&t=4TTrBEKvWIumGWN7y6KW5Q
      An easy one for any true Geordie.
      A goalscoring Belgian centre-back who joined from Anderlecht in 1994.
      He netted eight times in 96 Premier League appearances for the Toon, with the most famous being an incredible left-footed lob in a 5-0 win over Man Utd.
      He is now working as a pundit for Belgian TV and owns his own fruit and veg company.
      The answer, of course, is Philippe Albert.
      Philippe Albert will always be known on Tyneside for his lob against Fergie’s Red DevilsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Centre-back: Man Utd (1994-2003)
      A steward once stopped this Man Utd legend going on the Old Trafford pitch as he had no idea who he wasCredit: Instagram / @davidmay04
      This boyhood Man City fan would become a stalwart under Fergie as he won two league titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League.
      Following a move from Blackburn in 1994, he made 85 Premier League appearances.
      He would leave in 2003 after nine years and move to Burnley.
      In 2006, he retired after two years with non-league Bacup Borough.
      The defender admits that his post-Man Utd days were tough, even telling a United podcast that he went on a 12-day binge and shared a £200 bottle of champagne with a tramp after leaving Old Trafford.
      And despite all his achievements at United, he was briefly blocked from entering the Old Trafford pitch for a half time show as a steward didn’t know who he was.
      We assume Man Utd fans will do better. The answer is David May.
      David May is a former Champions League winner with UnitedCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Left-wing: Man Utd (1998-2001), Everton (2001-02), Charlton (2002-03)
      From Champions League winner to Swedish Master Chef. It’s hard to see which is the greater triumphCredit: Sweden’s Master Chef via Instagram / @jesperblomqvistofficial
      Champions League winner, cult hero and… Master Chef.
      This former winger won the Swedish edition of the show earlier this year.
      And with his own pizzeria in Stockholm, he may one day end up better known for his flair in the kitchen than on the wing.
      Back in 1998, he joined from Parma as a backup to Ryan Giggs and scored his only goal for Man Utd in a 4-1 win at Everton.
      Far from just earning a Champions League medal though, this winger actually started in the final and missed a golden chance in the clash with Bayern Munich before being replaced by Teddy Sheringham.
      The rest, as they say, is history.
      The answer is Jesper Blomqvist.
      Jesper Blomqvist posing with Sir Alex Ferguson after signing for Man UtdCredit: PA
      Right-wing: Man Utd (2003-08), Burnley (2008-11), Bolton (2011-14)
      This former Man Utd ace (right) rocks a bearded look today and is well known for dating a Hollyoaks starCredit: Instagram / @chriseagles.33
      An impressive academy prospect who was a member of the Man Utd squad that won the Premier League and Champions League in 2008.
      He made six league appearances for the Red Devils and went on to enjoy a very fruitful top flight career with Burnley and Bolton.
      These days, the former flyer is maybe better known for his relationship with actress Jennifer Metcalfe.
      And he proved to be a very lucky man when the Hollyoaks star took him back after he was banned from driving after being found shoeless having drunk three times over the limit.
      The name you are looking for is Chris Eagles.
      Chris Eagles at Man Utd during his playing daysCredit: PA:Press Association
      Central midfield: Man Utd (1998-2001), Middlesbrough (2001-04), West Brom (2004-10), Fulham (2010-11)
      This ex-Old Trafford star was known for his curly hair during his playing daysCredit: Instagram/@jonogreening29
      This Man Utd star was noticeable for his distinct curly hair when he came through the academy.
      But he would stand out even more today after being seen with a long hipster beard.
      After leaving Man Utd in 2001 with a Champions League winners medal he would go on to enjoy a long and distinct career at the highest level.
      Though never quite making the England squad, he was part of United coach Steve McClaren’s Middlesbrough squad as they won the League Cup in 2004.
      And from there he would go on to enjoy six years as a key man for West Brom.
      Spells at Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Barnsley, York City and Tadcaster Albion would follow before he hung up his boots in 2017.
      But he has since got into management with Scarborough Athletic, who he guided to promotion to the National League North last season.
      The man behind the beard is Jonathan Greening.
      Jonathan Greening now manages Scarborough AthleticCredit: Getty
      Central midfield: Blackburn (1998-2003, 2007-15), Birmingham (2003-07)
      This midfielder (right) used to be known as “the New Gazza”. He is pictured here working in construction with former team-mate Garry Flitcroft.Credit: Paul Cousans – The Sun
      This former England international spent the best part of two decades at the highest level.
      Coming through the Blackburn academy in 1998, he enjoyed five years at the club with his form so impressive that he played for England against Portugal in 2002.
      Once dubbed “the New Gazza”, he would make a move to Birmingham in 2003 where he struggled with injuries.
      In 2007, he would return to Blackburn, where he would thrive for a further eight years, before moving to Oldham and retiring in 2016.
      He has had a variety of different professions since hanging up his boots.
      Coaching appears to have been his first passion as he managed Oldham Athletic and Barrow, while also taking roles at Blackpool and back at Blackburn.
      However, at one point he also became part of former Rovers star Garry Flitcroft’s eco-construction company, Flitcraft.
      He might not be quite as well known as Gazza, but Blackburn fans are sure to get this one right. It’s David Dunn.
      David Dunn made one appearance for EnglandCredit: PA:Press Association
      Striker: Sheffield Wednesday (1996-99), Aston Villa (1999-2000), Bradford (2000-02)
      Once Paolo Di Canio’s partner in crime, this sharp-looking assistant manager used to have a more rebellious lookCredit: Alamy
      In 1996, this Inter Milan striker, famous for his flowing long hair, made the bizarre move to Sheffield Wednesday.
      In his three years with the Owls, he would be upstaged at times by fellow Italian Paolo di Canio, but he was no less effective as he won the Fans’ Player of the Year award after finishing top scorer in 1999.
      A move to Aston Villa would follow after a contract struggle at Hillsborough.
      A season later he moved to Bradford City where he would become a club legend on and off the pitch.
      Despite Carbone’s memorable goals, the Bantams were relegated in 2001 and fell into financial trouble.
      Then in 2002 he endeared himself to the Valley Parade faithful when he forfeited £3.2m after being told the club would fold if they continued to pay him £40,000 a week.
      He said in 2013: “I hadn’t earned anything like the amounts on offer in the Premier League today and I had a young family.
      “But when I thought about it, there was only one choice I could make. I couldn’t be the person who put Bradford City out of business.”
      Now, however, he looks every bit management material as he rocks a stylish beard and short grey hair in his role as Azerbaijan assistant.
      The man you are looking for is Benito Carbone.
      Benito Carbone saved Bradford City from going out of business by forfeiting £3.2m in wagesCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Striker: Chelsea (2004-05)
      He might look more like a fisherman now, but he was once one of Europe’s hottest attacking talentsCredit: Social media
      Before he rocked the fisherman look, this Serbian striker arrived to huge fanfare at Stamford Bridge after firing 35 goals to win PSV the title and guiding Guus Hiddink’s side to the Champions League semi-final.
      Such was the faith Jose Mourinho had in him that he was handed the Chelsea number nine shirt.
      However, he would go on a grim run of just four goals in 24 appearances.
      Moves to the likes of Atletico Madrid, Fenerbahce, PSG and Zenit St Petersburg would follow his departure from West London in 2005.
      But only his spell at Fenerbahce, where he scored a goal every other game, could truly be described as a success.
      Covered in religious tattoos, the devout Orthodox Christian once said he harboured dreams of becoming a monk.
      However, fate would give him a different, and less sanctified, role for him.
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      He would become one of the Balkans’ most influential football agents, representing, among others, perennial Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
      Mateja Kezman is the man the Lazio midfielder will be looking to to get him a top move.
      Mateja Kezman considered becoming a monk, but is now an influential football agentCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      American hedge fund bidding for Man Utd ready to pay £2bn to rebuild Old Trafford even if they don’t take over club

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      AN AMERICAN hedge “are willing to provide funding for Old Trafford’s redevelopment” worth around £2 billion even if they DON’T buy a majority stake in the club.Elliott Management, who used to own AC Milan, lodged a proposal to United’s bankers Raine Group last Friday to buy the Red Devils from the Glazer family.
      Old Trafford’s redevelopment will be a top priority for whoever gets Man UtdCredit: Getty
      However, now the Daily Mail claims that they “would also consider funding a stadium overhaul” even if the Americans decide to sell to another bidder or opt to retain control.
      Elliott’s offer is one of three along with Qatar bank chairman Sheik Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani’s and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s.
      Whoever takes over will make upgrading the Theatre of Dreams one of their top priorities.
      And United have already been presented with a number of options on a new-look ground by Populous.
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      Those designs range from a £1bn redevelopment to completely rebuilding their home for £2bn.
      Sheikh Jassim is up against Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS group to take control of the club after the Glazer’s put it up for sale for around £6bn.
      In a statement last week Sheikh Jassim made his intentions clear to buy the club out right and make it number one again.
      His statement said: “The bid plans to return the club to its former glories both on and off the pitch, and – above all – will seek to place the fans at the heart of Manchester United Football club once more.
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      “The bid will be completely debt free via Sheikh Jassim’s Nine Two Foundation, which will look to invest in the football teams, the training centre, the stadium and wider infrastructure, the fan experience and the communities the club supports.
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      “The vision of the bid is for Manchester United Football Club to be renowned for footballing excellence, and regarded as the greatest football club in the world.”
      Ratcliffe, who also owns French side Nice, is a boyhood Man Utd fan and made his money via chemical company INEOS.
      However, bidders for United have allegedly been issued a warning to stop their public campaigns potentially damaging the Glazer family.
      Any deal that happens will be overseen by US bank Raine, who took control of the £2.5billion sale of Chelsea to Todd Boehly last May. More

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      Mikel Arteta warns Bukayo Saka he must learn to protect himself as Arsenal winger looks to extend Prem games record

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      BUKAYO SAKA has been warned not to let himself get distracted by the Premier League’s hatchet men.Arsenal’s marathon man has currently played more consecutive Premier League matches than any other top flight player.
      Mikel Arteta wants Bukayo Saka to protect himself in gamesCredit: PA
      He picked up a yellow card for his reaction to being fouled against Aston VillaCredit: Reuters
      And the exciting young winger has had to endure plenty of kicks along the way from rival defenders struggling to cope with his pace and trickery.
      But Gunners boss Mikel Arteta was not thrilled to see Saka, 21, reacting angrily to a foul by Philippe Coutinho by shoving his rival in the chest and receiving a yellow card during last week’s 4-2 win at Aston Villa.
      He said: “Bukayo needs to learn and improve how he protects himself on the pitch within the rules.
      “There was a very thin line with the way he reacted last week and he cannot allow that to take him out of the game and lose his focus.
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      “He has been getting kicked since he was 10 years old. Wingers and talented players get fouled a lot and that’s his role in the team.
      “Obviously he attracts a lot of attention. It’s totally normal for the opposition to try to stop creative players and restrict the ball getting to them. That’s a challenge he has to face every week.
      “There are a lot of things we can do in training to help him learn when to take certain balls and what to do with them, how to use his body and how to jump.
      “But it’s very difficult to predict what the opponent is going to do.”
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      Yet in spite of all the rough stuff directed Saka’s way, the England star keeps coming back for more.
      He has featured in all of Arsenal’s last 65 Premier League games stretching back to May 2021 and started all but three of them.
      Arteta added: “I’m not surprised by that because I can really see his determination and where he wants to get to in this game.
      “We have discussed that a lot in talks because he has the resilience and the capacity to always be available and play at a certain level.
      “Bukayo has a great physical element to be able to play every three days and hopefully he can continue to do that.”
      Negotiations over a lucrative new five-year contract are continuing with Saka’s representatives and the club expect to confirm a deal within the next few weeks.
      Arteta, whose table-toppers travel to Leicester this afternoon, said: “It’s our responsibility to keep our best players and stick them together for a long while so  we keep evolving and become a better team.”
      Victory at the King Power Stadium will see Arsenal open up a five-point lead at the top of the table ahead of Manchester City’s 5.30pm kick-off at Bournemouth.
      But Arteta knows that things are about to get even more hectic as the club prepares to return to Europa League duty after being handed a last-16 draw against Sporting Lisbon.
      He added: “From now on we’ll be playing two games a week and that changes everything. We’re going to have much less time to train and to recover.
      “We’re going to have to share many more minutes around the squad.
      “That means there will be more opportunities for everyone, which is great.
      “But for every game we will always pick the team we believe is best to win on the day.
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      “If I do something different then people will ask, ‘Why did you pick this team and we didn’t win in the Europa League?’ You’re never going to win that battle.
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      Spurs line up transfer for Man Utd outcast Dean Henderson with Forest loan star having one big attraction for Conte

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly shortlisted Dean Henderson as a summer transfer target.It is believed he is viewed as a long-term replacement for club captain Hugo Lloris.
      Tottenham are reportedly interested in Dean HendersonCredit: PA
      The French stopper is approaching the end of his career at 36 years old, so Henderson being 11 years younger would future-proof the position.
      Lloris retired from international football following France’s run to the World Cup final in Qatar.
      The Man United goalkeeper is currently out on loan at Nottingham Forest.
      He has impressed at the City Ground and had become a vital member of the Forest’s progress before he picked up a muscular injury.
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      Henderson’s performances caught the eye of Spurs, who are now interested in a summer swoop, according to football.london.
      The 26-year-old would also count as a ‘Homegrown’ player for the club.
      Although, he may not arrive at the North London club immediately as first choice, he would offer more quality as backup than Spurs stoppers Fraser Forster and Alfie Whiteman.
      The goalkeeper is expected to make a permanent move away from Old Trafford at the end of the season.
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      Forest are expected to rival Tottenham for his signature, as they will also be in the market for a goalkeeper this summer.
      The club did sign Keylor Navas from PSG in January but only on a short-term loan deal.
      The Red Devils are also willing to listen to offers for Alex Telles, Anthony Martial and Harry Maguire in a summer clearout, according to MEN.
      To replace Martial, Tipsbladet have said that United have been linked with a move for Atalanta’s impressive young striker Rasmus Hojlund.
      The Danish striker have been in good form for the Serie A side this season, scoring six goals in 19 league games. More

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      Sky pundit Gary Neville shares hilarious video of him being abused by Wolves fans as Jamie Carragher offers advice

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      GARY NEVILLE has shared a hilarious video of himself being abused by Wolves fans – as Jamie Carragher appeared to egg them on. The former Manchester United star was on punditry duties for the Friday night football as Fulham hosted Wolves.
      Neville was in good spirits even as Wolves fans made fun of himCredit: @gneville2
      Despite their side being in action, the Wolves supporters instead only had eyes for one Sky Sports punditCredit: @gneville2
      Neville’s colleagues, including presenter Kelly Cates (left), appeared to find the situation quite funnyCredit: Rex
      With the pre-match build-up done, Neville headed into the Craven Cottage TV studio with fellow analyst Karen Carney and presenter Kelly Cates.
      Carragher headed up the gantry to provide co-commentary.
      With the studio hanging above the away end, it did not take long for the travelling Wolves fans to spot Neville watching the match from the window.
      Supporters playfully serenaded the TV pundit with an unflattering chorus of “Gary Neville is a w*****”, which he duly took in excellent humour.
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      He recorded a video of the Wolves supporters facing his direction as they blasted out the song, before eventually turning the camera on himself to reveal a sheepish grin.
      A woman, possibly Carney or Cates, could be heard giggling in the background as the chants grew loud enough for even viewers at home and commentators Martin Tyler and Carragher to hear.
      The former Liverpool defender then brilliantly quipped: “Just let it breathe, Martin.”
      Carragher and Neville have developed a popular love-hate dynamic since the former arrived on Sky Sports and often have fun at the other’s expense.
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      As usual they were teamed-up to provide punditry for Friday Night Football and were treated to a decent game.
      Relegation-threatened Wolves made the far stronger start and took the lead through Pablo Sarabia.
      It was his first goal since joining from PSG last month.
      But Manor Solomon came off the bench to score for the third game in a row to grab a point for Fulham. More