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      Play Single Game Survivor while watching Arsenal v Man City on Wednesday night – survive until half-time to win cash!

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      It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new game for us…. and it’s called Single Game Survivor!What better fixture to launch our new game than Wednesday’s mouthwatering Premier League clash between Arsenal and Man City?
      Play along with watching the game and you could bank cash winnings.

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      What is Single Game Survivor?
      Single Game Survivor takes its inspiration from our Classic Survivor Game.
      In Classic Survivor, you pick a Premier League team to win each week. They win, you survive; they don’t, you’re out.
      And it’s exactly the same principle with Single Game Survivor (or SGS as it’s more snappily known), except that in this game you make picks during a single match – kicking off with this week’s top-of-the-table clash.
      Get your predictions right as the game goes along and you’ll survive; but get them wrong and you’re out.
      The pleasant twist? You get two lives to play with!
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      How do you make picks in SGS?
      Ahead of the match, we’ll serve up some questions for you to consider. Such as:

      Which team will score first?
      Which of these four players will have a shot on target first?

      And so on.
      Win these mini-battles to keep yourself alive!
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      How do I win money in SGS?
      Now for the good bit.
      You get two chances to win in SGS, with the first cash prize coming if you survive until half-time.
      If your sharp football instincts help you survive until full-time, you take a share of the prize pot that remains.
      Why should I play SGS?
      QUICK MONEY With our two chances to make money – half-time and full-time – you might win money in just 45 minutes!
      TWO LIVES You get not one, but two lives as you chase down the cash!
      BEAT THE REST Test your knowledge against our thousands-strong community
      LIVE EXPERIENCE See your rivals eliminated and the prize pool increase during the match
      What’s the best way to follow SGS?
      Follow along live with us!
      Sign-in to your account and track all the key moments via our live tracker to see how they affect you and your rivals.
      You’ll also be able to see how the cash pot rises as players get knocked out!
      Play Single Game Survivor for Arsenal v Man City by grabbing your entries by Wednesday, 15 February at 7.30pm.
      Good Luck!

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      How Arsenal lined up the last time they beat Manchester City with forgotten man featuring

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      ARSENAL host Manchester City on Wednesday night in a mammoth top of the table clash.But it’s been over seven years since the Gunners last beat City in the Premier League.
      Arsenal’s line up the last time they beat Manchester City in the Premier League
      Forgotten man Joel Campbell started in the 2-1 victoryCredit: Getty – Contributor
      City have won 11 out of the last 13 league meetings between the sides, with two draws.
      Not since December 2015 have Arsenal beaten the Etihad outfit in the Prem.
      Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud were the goalscorers that day at the Emirates, firing the hosts into a 2-0 lead before the break.
      Yaya Toure pulled one back for City in the second half, but by that time it was too little, too late.
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      The result put Arsene Wenger’s side within two points of league leaders Leicester.
      Mesut Ozil registered two assists to scoop player of the match, while a forgotten man lined up on the right-hand side.
      Costa Rica international Joel Campbell played 70 minutes of the encounter before being replaced by Kieran Gibbs.
      Now at Mexican side Club Leon, that Arsenal appearance was one of his 40 outings for the club.
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      The 30-year-old did win the FA Cup during his seven years in North London, but was farmed out on loan SIX times.
      The victory over City in 2015 saw Wenger name Aaron Ramsey and Mathieu Flamini as his central midfield pair.
      Hector Bellerin, Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny and Nacho Monreal made up the back four, with Petr Cech in goal.
      Gibbs, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers came off the bench.
      The Gunners would go on to finish that season second, ten points behind title winners Leicester.
      City meanwhile ended the campaign in fourth. More

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      Forgotten Man Utd star opens up on how Fergie persuaded him to join Golden Generation and losing bet to Cantona

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      BARCELONA Sporting Director Jordi Cruyff has been looking back on his time at Old Trafford ahead of the first leg of the two clubs’ Europa League clash. The Dutchman signed for Manchester United back in August 1996 for £1.4m having made 41 appearances and scoring 11 goals for the Catalan giants.
      Jordi Cruyff in action for Manchester United in the 1996 Champions LeagueCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Jordi Cruyff of Manchester United in action during a pre-season friendly match against Wigan Athletic in 1999.Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      The son of footballing legend Johan Cruyff was at a crossroads in his career, his dad had just been sacked as coach of Barcelona and although he wanted to stay he knew he would be compared to his father.
      The midfielder wasn’t short of options with Atletico Madrid interested and a deal with Ajax was very close until United swooped in.
      Speaking to Marca Cruyff has been looking back on his time with the Old Trafford club.
      He said: “Alex Ferguson travelled to Barcelona accompanied by two senior United leaders.
      “That detail was already very special. He came to my house and convinced me of his project .
      “He had a young team and wanted to recruit more young people. I liked the project, I liked the contract and that he came to my house.”
      At the time it may not have been clear but Cruyff arrived in what would be a golden generation for United culminating with the treble in 1999 although he spent the second half of that season on loan at Celta Vigo.
      Cruyff was surrounded by quality players during his time in Manchester but two that stood out were Eric Cantona and David Beckham.
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      The Dutchman had fond memories of Cantona during their time as team mates.
      He said: “He was the veteran who took care of the young newcomers. Poborsky, Solskjaer and I were a bit lost at first.
      He added: “Well, he came to pick us up at the hotel and when training was over he waited for us and brought us back and so on for a few weeks. I didn’t expect it from a person like that”
      The former Barcelona player also recalls a bet he lost with Cantona.
      He said: “One day, talking about our future, we bet on who would leave United first. I was very clear that it would be me.
      “He, being a god in this club, could stay for the rest of his life. We bet and I lost. I realized then that he had already taken the decision to retire.”
      As well as his ability Cruyff was really impressed by Beckham’s professionalism.
      He said: “Another one who stayed another half hour, three or four times a week, doing exercises to improve.
      “He had talent, yes, but he worked. He had that professional mentality that made him become a star. He was a hard worker.”
      Cruyff, now Barcelona’s sporting adviser, had some words of warning about Old Trafford ahead of the Catalan side’s trip there in the second leg.
      He said: “When you play at Old Trafford you realize that the stadium roars. It’s a cliché, but it’s true; United don’t play with 11, they are 12.”
      He continued: “We’ll see it in the second leg now that the team is improving after difficult years. The fans will not speak in the two days before to have their voices ready and not stop shouting during the game”.
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      Manchester United travel to the Nou Camp for the first leg on Thursday, February 16 with the return leg at Old Trafford on Thursday, February 23. More

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      Man Utd warned about Barcelona’s ‘surprising’ new tactic ahead of Europa League clash in huge style change

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been issued a warning about a “surprising” new tactic being used by Barcelona.The Red Devils travel to the Nou Camp for the first of a two-legged Europa League play-off on Thursday.
      Erik ten Hag takes Manchester United to Barcelona on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      He has been warned about a new ‘surprising’ tactic being used by BarcaCredit: Rex
      Both teams go into the showdown in impressive form.
      United have recorded five wins out of their last six matches while Barcelona are 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga.
      Spanish star Pedri, 20, secured their latest victory as they triumphed 1-0 at Villarreal on Sunday.
      The Yellow Submarine are managed by Quique Setien, who was in charge of the Blaugrana in 2020, and it is he who has highlighted the new tactic being deployed by his old club.
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      Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, he said: “There is something that this Barcelona team has changed a lot, which is without the ball.
      “The data is there, Barcelona are the team that runs the most without the ball.

      “Seems surprising, doesn’t it?”
      Both Pedri and Gavi have played a key role in the resurgence of Barca this term as head coach Xavi puts a greater emphasis on the distance covered by his players and pressing the opposition.
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      He even said that striker Robert Lewandowski is his “first defender” after Sunday’s win.
      And that is something that his United counterpart Erik ten Hag will have to ensure his team are ready to deal with.
      However, Barcelona have suffered one major blow in the build-up to the game.
      Their influential captain and midfield maestro Sergio Busquets has been ruled out of the clash after suffering an ankle injury recently against Sevilla. More

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      Premier League Supercomputer tip revealed ahead of Arsenal vs City and it’s tighter than ever after Gunners drop points

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      ARSENAL host Manchester City on Wednesday night after dropping points in back-to-back games.But the Gunners WILL still win the Premier League this season… according to our supercomputer.
      A supercomputer has predicted the final Premier League table
      Arsenal have been tipped to lift the title despite picking up one point in their last two gamesCredit: Getty
      Victory for City in the mammoth top of the table clash will see them go LEVEL on points with Mikel Arteta’s side.
      However, ahead of the game, the Gunners are still being tipped to lift the title for the first time since 2003-04.
      Boffins over at bettingexpert have compiled BETSiE, a supercomputer tasked with predicting what is most likely to happen over the rest of the season.
      BETSiE considers things like xG and xA… running a simulation 100,000 times to come up with the most likely scenarios.
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      And the final result has Arsenal winning the Prem by a narrow four point margin.
      Arteta and Co are backed to finish the campaign on over 85 points.
      That is just ahead of title rivals City, but way clear of fourth-place Newcastle and Manchester United in third.
      Despite City having the chance to go level on points with Arsenal, the Gunners have still played one game less than the Etihad outfit.
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      So an Arsenal win over City, as well as victory in their game in hand, which is against Everton, would leave Arteta’s side nine points clear.
      Elsewhere, Tottenham are only predicted to be good enough for Europa League football.
      But that is more than can be said for Liverpool and Chelsea, who have been tipped to finish eighth and tenth, respectively.
      High-flying Brighton and Brentford have been predicted to finish sixth and seventh.
      And down the bottom Sean Dyche’s appointment will not be enough to save Everton, according to the model.
      The Toffees have been tipped for the drop with an 18th-place finish, with Bournemouth in 19th and Southampton ending up rock bottom. More

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      ‘I am ashamed’ – Pep Guardiola issues grovelling apology to Steven Gerrard after making joke about Liverpool legend

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has apologised to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard over the “stupid” comments he made in his press conference on Friday.The Manchester City boss was in bullish mood as he defended his club against the Premier League charges of financial wrongdoing.
      Pep Guardiola has apologised to Steven GerrardCredit: Getty
      The City boss referenced the Liverpool legend’s infamous slip against ChelseaCredit: Sky Sports
      He said that nobody could take away the special moments the club have shared with their fans since the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008.
      But in doing so he mentioned Gerrard’s infamous slip against Chelsea in 2014 which effectively de-railed the Reds title charge.
      Speaking ahead of Wednesday’s top of the table crunch at Arsenal, Guardiola said he felt “ashamed” of the remarks.
      He revealed he had spoken to Gerrard to say sorry but wanted to do so publicly as well.
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      The City boss said: “I apologise to Steven Gerrard for my unnecessary and stupid comments I said the last time about him.
      “He knows how I admire him and his career for what he has done for this country I am living in.
      “I am ashamed of myself for what I said because he doesn’t deserve it.
      “I truly believe my comments I said in my previous conference that I defend my club but I didn’t represent my club well by putting his name in this stupid comment.
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      “I apologise to him and I said it to him personally, but I comment publicly as well. I am so sorry to him, his wife Alex, kids and family.”
      Speaking ahead of the weekend win over Aston Villa, Guardiola had described some of City’s most iconic Prem moments – and how they will never be taken from them.

      He said: “There was the goal from Sergio Aguero with Balotelli. I don’t know if we are responsible for Steven Gerrard slipping at Anfield, was that our fault?
      “All the moments we lived these years together. The Premier League will decide … but I know what we won and the way we won it.”
      Guardiola said he will see how Erling Haaland trains on Tuesday afternoon before deciding whether he will start against the Gunners. 
      The Norwegian suffered a leg injury in the win over Aston Villa on Sunday and was withdrawn at half-time – but he took part in a recovery session on Monday.
      Pep Guardiola says that he feels ‘ashamed’ by his remarksCredit: Getty More

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      Marcus Rashford is in form of his life at Man Utd ‘because he doesn’t have to play second fiddle to Cristiano Ronaldo’

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      MARCUS RASHFORD and Manchester United’s upturn in form is thanks to the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Garth Crooks. Ronaldo departed Old Trafford for the second time in his career following his tell-all TalkTV interview with Piers Morgan.
      Erik ten Hag celebrates victory with Marcus Rashford after Manchester United’s recent win against Leeds.Credit: Getty
      Marcus Rashford taking part in Manchester United training at the clubs Carrington base.Credit: Getty
      The Portuguese superstar has since joined Saudi side Al-Nassr in the next chapter of his illustrious career.
      Following Ronaldo’s departure academy graduate Rashford has scored eight times in nine Premier League appearances as the Red Devils sit third in the league five points behind table toppers Arsenal.
      Crook’s believes that Rashford’s rich vein of form is because of the departure of the five time Balon d’Or winner.
      Speaking to BBC Sport Crooks said: ” I think it’s very telling that Manchester United’s results have continually improved since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo and so has Rashford’s presence in the team.”
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      He added: “Rashford no longer has to play second fiddle to a player desperate to hang on to former glories, who has far more interest in himself than the team. The problem has been removed.”
      Prior to Ronaldo’s departure Rashford scored seven times in 19 appearances but has really pushed on after the World Cup.
      Since the tournament in Qatar where The Englishmen scored three goals and was the Three Lions joint top scorer he has found the back of the net 13 times in 15 appearances.
      Most recently the England international scored a crucial late opener at Elland Road as United won 2-0.
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      Marcus Rashford is having a fantastic season
      The in form forward now has 12 league goals this season and sits behind Ivan Toney, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland in the scoring charts.
      Rashford became the first player to score in nine consecutive home games for United since Dennis Viollet in 1959.
      Erik Ten Hag will de desperate for Rashford to continue his outstanding form as they face Barcelona in the Europa League on Thursday.
      Ten Hag’s men then have a chance to lift a first trophy since 2017 in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at the end of the month. More

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      What did Pep Guardiola say about Steven Gerrard?

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is one of the greatest managers in football history – and has changed how the game is played.But he is not perfect and has put his foot in it after a passing comment made over an incident that occurred before he even managed in the Premier League.
      Steven Gerrard and Pep Guardiola shake hands ahead of a Premier League match in May last yearCredit: PA
      Steven Gerrard’s slip for Liverpool against Chelsea in 2014 has gone down as one of the most infamous moments in Premier League historyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      After it was announced Manchester City were being probed by the Premier League for over 100 suspected breaches of FFP rules, the Spaniard has come out fighting in a number of press conferences.
      But one recent comment was adjudged to have gone a bit too far and Guardiola has apologised to Gerrard.
      What did Pep Guardiola say about Steven Gerrard?
      Guardiola was commenting on an incident that occurred during the 2013-14 season.
      Liverpool were playing at home against Chelsea, a match they needed to win, but Gerrard slipped while on the ball and Demba Ba raced through to score for Jose Mourinho’s side.

      The Blues went on to win the game 2-0, with former Red Fernando Torres setting up Willian for the second.
      If City are found guilty of their FFP breaches, they could have the 2013-14 title stripped, with Liverpool declared retrospective champions.
      Commenting on the FFP probe Guardiola said: “Come on! Those moments belong to us.
      “They absolutely belong to us, regardless of the sentence, they belong to us. Think what we’ve done — nobody can remove that.
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      “The good and bad moments we live, that’s part of everything and that’s not going to change, of course not.”
      He added: “The goal from Sergio Aguero . . . and I don’t know if we are responsible for Steven Gerrard slipping at Anfield.
      “Was that our fault?
      “All the moments we lived these years together. The Premier League will decide . . . but I know what we won and the way we won it.
      “I know the effort we put in.
      “If something happened in 2009 or 2010, it is not going to change one second of it.” More