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      Arsenal fans demand player’s son is snapped up by academy as proud dad shares footage of him scoring three wondergoals

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      ARSENAL fans are urging the club to snap up Mohamed Elneny’s son after the star shared footage of him scoring three times.The Egyptian midfielder looks set to miss the rest of the season through injury.
      Mohamed Elneny has shared footage of his son’s exploits on the pitchCredit: Getty
      Now Arsenal fans are desperate for the Gunners to snap-up the prodigyCredit: Instagram
      The 30-year-old has a knee problem and has undergone surgery to fix it.
      However, despite being sidelined, the former Basel ace is still getting his footy fix through his young boy.
      And Elneny was “proud” as punch as he shared clips of his son on Instagram.
      The first one showed the youngster skipping past a defender before firing home tight-footed from range.
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      He captioned it with: “Love u Loka what a goal.”
      The kid, who was wearing the No25 shirt, then found the net again as the footage showed him gliding past two defenders before stroking home past the keeper.
      And his dad wrote while sharing the clip: “Another one wow so proud of you.”
      But it got even better as he went on to claim his hat-trick by again dancing past two opposition players before rifling home.
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      And that led to his proud as punch dad writing: “What a boy you are Malek. so proud to be your Dad.”
      Following Elneny’s Instagram posts, which were even liked by team-mate Bukayo Saka, a host of supporters then urged the Gunners to get the child prodigy signed up.
      One wrote: “Bring him to the Arsenal academy, dad!”
      Another commented: “Let him come to Arsenal.”
      A fellow follower said: “Drop him soon to Hale End.”
      While another wrote: “Send this to Per [Mertesacker] and get him in the academy.” More

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      Watch Man Utd loanee Hannibal Mejbri send cheeky message to Erik ten Hag in brilliant post-match interview after scoring

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      HANNIBAL MEJBRI sent a cheeky message to Erik ten Hag after scoring against West Brom.The midfielder is on loan at Birmingham and is eager to impress the United boss.
      Hannibal Mejbri scored his first goal for Birmingham against West BromCredit: Getty
      And he did exactly that on Friday as he caught out Baggies goalkeeper David Button with a genius free-kick.
      Hannibal, 20, lined up a wide free-kick as if he was going to cross the ball, even raising his arms to communicate with his team-mates.
      But the Frenchman noticed Button was positioned to one side of his goal so he whipped the ball around the wall and into the bottom corner, catching out the keeper in spectacular fashion.
      Hannibal was named Man of the Match with the Blues beating West Brom 2-0.
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      After the game the midfielder was asked if he was expecting a text from Ten Hag.
      He replied saying: “I just need to stay focused.
      “I’m sure he has Sky but I still need to focus until the end of the season and we will see what happens in the summer.”
      Hannibal then received his Man of the Match trophy and pointed to the camera as he delivered a message to Ten Hag.
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      He added: “Thanks, nice trophy. Thank you very much. It was on Sky.”
      Hannibal’s goal against West Brom was his first for Birmingham, though he has produced five assists for the club since arriving on loan – including one last night. More

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      Arsenal vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Stream, latest updates as Gunners host Bees in Premier League clash

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      ARSENAL host Brentford in the Premier League today as they look to return to winning ways.Mikel Arteta will be desperate for a reaction from his side following back-to-back 1-0 defeats against Manchester City in the FA Cup and Everton last weekend.
      Arsenal will be relieved they weren’t punished for their loss as Manchester City fell 1-0 to Tottenham to keep their five-point lead intact.

      Kick-off time: 3pm
      Is the match on TV? Arsenal vs Brentford is not being broadcast on TV in the UK because it is during the Uefa blackout window.
      Arsenal team: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah.
      Brentford: Raya, Ajer, Pinnock, Mee, Noorgard, Jensen, Janelt, Roersley Rasmssen, Henry, Mbuemo, Toney.

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      48. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Finally a chance for Arsenal.
      Saka is found on the left and he drills towards goal but his effort is turned round the post by Raya.
      48. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Positive start to the half from Arsenal but the game has already returned to a similar pattern from the first.
      Kick-off: Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      We’re back underway at the Emirates.
      HT. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Here are the stats from the first half.

      HT. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Nothing much happened in those two minutes of additional time and that brings the opening period to a close.
      Arsenal have dominated the ball but Brentford have frustrated them and created the best two chances of the game.
      And on another day, the Bees would be going into the break ahead, but Henry and Toney both failed to hit the target.
      45. Brentford 0-0 Arsenal
      We’re into two minutes of added time at the end of the first half.
      43. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Really good move from Arsenal.
      White finds Xhaka at the back post and he heads over for Martinelli.
      But the winger fails to hit the target when he strikes the ball on the volley.
      42. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Free-kick to Brentford on the right and Odegaard swings over the delivery but the visitors once again deal with it.
      Just under three minutes until the break.
      39. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Brentford’s first attempt on target of the game and it almost brings the opening goal.
      But Ramsdale palms Toney’s stinging effort away from danger.
      37. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Half chance for Brentford.
      Mee crosses and the ball is laid back to Jensen, but he can’t keep his effort down from the edge of the box.
      35. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Not much has happened since Toney struck the bar.
      Arsenal continuing to knock the ball around but they’re lacking a creative spark.
      Toney does brilliantly for Brentford as he wins his side a free-kick on the halfway line.

      31. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Chances are coming for Brentford as they go close once again.
      Corner comes over and Mee’s header is goal-bound but his effort is blocked by Xhaka.
      Meanwhile, we’re having a break in play as Martinelli receives treatment after getting a whack in the face.
      29. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      It’s very tight and congested in and around the Brentford box and Odegaard gives the ball away cheaply.
      Up the other end, White does well to concede a corner when under pressure.
      24. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Best chance of the game.
      Mbeumo gets in down the right and tees up Toney, who’s eight yards out but he strikes the bar.
      Another huge left off for Arsenal.

      22. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Odegaard produces some tidy footwork down the right but his corner is blocked before Brentford finally clear the danger.
      19. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      The Gunners have enjoyed more than 75 per cent possession but they’ve so far done little with it.
      Arsenal are really struggling to get Nketiah into the game and the home fans are growing slightly frustrated.

      17. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Arsenal work it well again, this time down the left, but Zinchenko’s cross is easy for Raya and he claims easily.
      Brentford really struggling to offer much on the counter besides Henry’s chance.
      15. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Saka plays a one-two with Odegaard and is in the clear but his shot is easy for Raya in the end.
      But he was under pressure from Rafa behind him.
      13. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Quiet phase in the game with Arsenal keeping the ball in the middle of the park for the majority of it.
      Brentford have defended well so far.
      10. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Arsenal having to stay patient as they keep the ball nicely before Martinelli’s shot is blocked and Raya easily gathers.
      Up the other end, Mbeumo has the ball in the net, but Peter Banks had already blown up for a foul earlier.
      8. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      The resulting corner falls nicely for Zinchenko, but it’s on his right foot and he drives it well over the bar.
      7. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Arsenal have seen loads of the ball but they’re yet to create a meaningful chance.
      As a I say that, Odegaard plays a fine pass for Martinelli, but the angle is tight and Raya makes the save.

      5. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      What a chance for Brentford as Toney puts it across and Henry surely just has to turn it home from close range, but he somehow sends it wide.
      Massive let off for Arsenal.

      4. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Brentford hardly had a kick so far with Partey seeing plenty of the ball so far.
      Odegaard has a shot blocked before Nketiah sends over a fine cross but Ajer is fouled by Xhaka and wins his side a free-kick.
      2. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Promising start from the home side with Saka and Nketiah both getting a touch of the ball in the early exchanges.
      Nketiah looks to slide in Odegaard on the left, but his pass is overhit.
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      Arsenal 1 Brentford 1 LIVE RESULT: Gunners drop two vital points in title race as Toney rescues Bees late on – updates

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      ARSENAL dropped another two points in the title race as they drew 1-1 against Brentford. The Gunners went ahead after the hour mark thanks to Leandro Trossard’s first ever goal in an Arsenal shirt.
      But Ivan Toney made it 1-1 mere minutes later with a tap-in from Ivan Toney.

      Arsenal team: Ramsdale, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Partey, Xhaka, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Nketiah.
      Brentford: Raya, Ajer, Pinnock, Mee, Noorgard, Jensen, Janelt, Roersley Rasmssen, Henry, Mbuemo, Toney.

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      Good night from the Emirates
      That brings an end to our coverage and Arsenal have fluffed their lines ahead of their huge clash with Manchester City on Wednesday.
      The Gunners still have a six points lead, but that could be cut to three by the time they meet next week.
      Regardless, Brentford deserve a great deal of credit for the way they played and then how they got back into the game.
      Goodnight.

      Trossard left frustrated
      Leandro Trossard was left with mixed feelings after his first Arsenal goal wasn’t enough to earn three points.
      “Yeah of course it’s nice to have the goal as it gets me going but after that it’s disappointing they got the equaliser. It’s a tough one to take. We did everything well. To score against Brentford isn’t easy.
      “We said before on the set-pieces they’re really good and today it happened again. We have to learn from that. There’s a game again on Wednesday to turn things around.
      “You don’t get your way every game. We have to work hard every single day. There’s a great atmosphere in the team and we have to keep that momentum going even when results don’t go your way.”Leandro TrossardBBC Sport
      FT. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Here are the stats, which are completely dominated by Arsenal but Brentford completely deserved their point.
      They’re now 10 unbeaten, while Arsenal have only managed two wins from their last five Premier League games.

      FT. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      It’s all over and Arsenal drop points for the second week on the bounce.
      Trossard scored his first Gunners goal to put his side in front but Toney’s late header rescued a point just eight minutes later.

      90+8. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Another stoppage as Saka is down.
      The ball has hardly been in play for the last 10 minutes or so.
      90+7. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      We’re still playing.
      Toney is down once again and is coming off.
      He’s replaced by Schade.
      We’ve played more than six minutes.
      90+4. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      The game finally restarts and Toney is back on the pitch winning a header straight away.
      Brentford are still pushing for a winner themselves as Partey concedes a corner.
      90+3. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Tussle between Toney and Saliba in the middle of the pitch and the Brentford man goes down, much to the frustration of the home fans.
      It’s getting late.
      90+2. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Arsenal have had 87 per cent of possession in the last 10 minutes but they’ve been unable to create anything clear cut
      90. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      We’re going to have five minutes of added on time.
      Big cheer goes around the Emirates, although Arteta is furious with the amount.
      89. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Half a chance as Saka flicks one through for Nketiah but Pinnock does well and snuffs out the danger.
      88. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      It’s getting late and the Arsenal fans are growing frustrated.
      But they’re sticking with the team as they continue to pile forward.

      85. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Arsenal have Brentford penned back.
      Arteta’s side really pushing hard to find a second goal but they’re struggling to break down this stubborn Bees outfit.
      82. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Stoppage in play as Mee is down.
      We’ve got less than seven minutes here.
      Can either side find a winner?
      81. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Second change for Arsenal as Vieira replaces Xhaka.
      79. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Arsenal are looking for a quick response and they have just over 10 minutes to find a winner.

      74. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford
      Brentford equalise out of nothing.
      A free-kick from the left is swung over and it’s kept alive.
      Norgaard eventually crosses for Toney and he has the simple task of heading home.
      There was a lengthy VAR check for an offside, but the goal is eventually given.

      74. Arsenal 1-1 Brentford

      71. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
      First subs of the game for Brentford as Dasilva and Wissa replace Janelt and Mbuemo.
      70. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
      Trossard has one and he wants antother.
      But this time he fires over when Xhaka plays him through down the right.
      69. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
      Atmosphere has really ramped up since the goal.
      The Arsenal fans are singing their managers name.
      They’re 20 minutes away from going eight points clear of Manchester City.
      66. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford
      Finally Arsenal find a way through and it’s a first goal for Trossard.
      Saka drills over a cross and Trossard is there to apply the simple finish at the far post.

      66. Arsenal 1-0 Brentford

      64. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Saka’s shot is blocked and then White dinks over a cross that Xhaka just can’t get on the end of.
      Arsenal have less than 25 minutes to find a winner but they’re pushing and building some momentum.
      61. Arsenal 0-0 Brentford
      Arsenal finally make that change as Trossard replaces Martinelli, who’s not been at his best for a few weeks now.
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      Watch Joao Felix score first Chelsea goal after stunning Enzo Fernandez assist vs West Ham – but should it have stood?

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      JOAO FELIX is off the mark for Chelsea after expertly breaking the deadlock against West Ham.Felix, 23, joined the Blues on loan until the end of the season last month from Atletico Madrid.
      Joao Felix is off the mark for Chelsea after breaking the deadlock at West HamCredit: Reuters

      He suffered a nightmare debut for Chelsea as he was red carded at Fulham and was subsequently issued a three-match ban.
      However, the Portuguese ace was back in Graham Potter’s line-up for Saturday’s lunchtime clash with the Hammers.
      And he needed less than 20 minutes to make an impact.
      Felix had already had one disallowed for offside when he pounced again in the 16th minute – and this time it stood.
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      Britain’s most-expensive footballer Enzo Fernandez whipped in an inch-perfect ball towards the back post.
      And Felix crept in through the defence to volley it past Lucasz Fabianski to officially get up-and-running for Graham Potter’s side.
      VAR was once again called in to verify the strike, but this time it was all good as the officials gave it the green light.
      However, West Ham fans were fuming as they believed another Chelsea new boy – Mykhailo Mudryk – should have been penalised in the build-up.
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      The Ukrainian slid in on West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, and as the Hammers ace went to ground complaining, his supporters were disgusted not to see a foul given.
      One fan wrote: “Mudryk fouls Bowen????? Lmaoooo how was that not checked.”
      Another tweeted: “So no foul by Mudryk on Bowen in the build up then?”
      While another fumed: “How’s that not a foul on Jarrod Bowen? Got ball but Mudryk studs were up…”
      Fortunately for West Ham they were celebrating just moments later as David Moyes’ side drew level.
      Vladimir Coufal whipped in a great cross that was flicked on by Bowen.
      The ball bounced past Michail Antonio, but ex-Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri was on hand to poke it home at the far post.
      Emerson initially refused to celebrate against his old club – before then performing two different celebrations to perplex supporters. More

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      West Ham star Lucas Paqueta looks visibly distraught as he is forced off against Chelsea after 13 minutes with injury

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      LUCAS PAQUETA looked distraught after he was forced off with a shoulder injury against Chelsea.The West Ham midfielder has had a difficult debut season in the Premier League and his bad luck continued against the Blues.
      Lucas Paqueta was subbed off with a shoulder injuryCredit: Reuters
      The Brazilian initially went down under a challenge from Noni Madueke, rightCredit: AP
      Paqueta initially went down under a challenge from Chelsea newboy Noni Madueke.
      He received treatment for several minutes before continuing, though Tomas Soucek was sent to warm up.
      And the Czech was needed moments later as Paqueta pulled out of a tackle with Mykhailo Mudryk and signalled he needed to come off.
      He lasted just 13 minutes and, shortly after, West Ham were dealt a further blow as Joao Felix opened the scoring.
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      It is the second time Paqueta has suffered a shoulder injury this season having also been forced off against Southampton in October.
      Manager David Moyes described that injury as “serious” though the Brazilian only missed three league games.
      It is a blow for Paqueta and West Ham as the £51million summer signing was just starting to hit form.
      He impressed in his last outing against Newcastle last week and scored an equaliser in the 1-1 draw.
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      West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca hailed his team-mate as brilliant and praised the connection they have on the pitch.
      He said: “Lucas Paqueta and I have a good connection.
      “It’s one we also have with Bowen, Rice, and everyone in the team all together.
      “Lucas is a brilliant player and it’s a pleasure to play with him.” More

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      Arsenal and Newcastle considering ’emergency transfer’ for long-term Man Utd target after making contact

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      ARSENAL and Newcastle have emerged as frontrunners to complete a transfer for a long-term Manchester United target, according to reports.The midfielder, 27, has long been linked with a move to the Premier League, but fresh reports suggest a move could be to the Gunners or Magpies instead of the Red Devils.
      Both Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal and Eddie Howe’s Newcastle have reportedly contacted a Lazio midfielderCredit: Getty
      Sergej Milinkovic-Savic could leave this summer for up to £53millionCredit: Getty
      The star in question, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, faces an uncertain future at current club Lazio due to his contract now having less than 18 months to run.
      According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera via Sport Witness, Lazio are growing increasingly concerned about the possibility of losing the player for free.
      They are said to remain “confident” they can strike a deal on new terms, but there remain issues to be ironed out such as a release clause.
      This is where Arsenal and Newcastle step in.
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      Both are reportedly prepared to offer the Serbian an “emergency transfer” in the summer.

      The outlet claims both sides have been “on” Milinkovic-Savic, which would ultimately give them an advantage over long-term admirers Man Utd.
      And with an estimated asking price of £45-£53million, he is well within the price range of both.
      Mikel Arteta’s side have been searching for a new midfielder to bolster their ranks, with Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo heavily linked.
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      However, the Lazio star represents a cheaper option, while Eddie Howe has been searching for upgrades to his team as they prepare for a European campaign next season.
      Milinkovic-Savic has a wealth of experience in Europe, having played 46 times in the Europa League and Champions League. More

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      Ex-Man Utd and City stars have ‘secret’ WhatsApp group to arrange matches but get kicked out if they break strict rule

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      A HOST of former Manchester United and City stars have a regular kickabout together arranged by a “secret” Whatsapp group.However, they get booted out if they break one strict rule.
      Stephen Ireland arranges regular kickabouts for a host of former Premier league starsCredit: Bradley Ormesher
      Danny Simpson revealed he is one of players that takes partCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Premier League title winner Danny Simpson, 36, revealed he is one of the players involved in the games.
      The ex-United trainee, who won the title with Leicester in 2016, is currently a free agent after his contract expired at Bristol City last summer.
      But he continues to get his kicks with a competitive game of footy involving a number of other former top-flight players.
      He revealed to The Telegraph that regularly plays in games across Cheshire that are organised by former Manchester City, Aston Villa and Stoke ace Stephen Ireland.
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      And he is joined by the likes of Joleon Lescott, Nedum Onuoha, Danny Drinkwater, John O’Shea and Ravel Morrison.
      Simpson said: “People realised I wasn’t playing, and I think if you’re out of contract, someone will end up trying to recruit you.
      “You get kicked out if you haven’t paid your loser’s fee, though!”
      Simson added: “I miss being around the lads every day. I’ve not been quiet about that.
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      “I do miss walking out on a Saturday but mainly… well, if you’re around 20 lads every day for 20 years, that’s hard to replace. 
      “It’s one thing being fit in terms of treadmill runs, box-to-box-sprints, but then there’s being football fit.’”
      Despite enjoying his matches with his former pro colleagues, Simpson still has ambitions of getting another club and continuing his career.
      He added: “I’m not retired. If someone needs a right-back, I have to be ready.
      “Maybe that is my last hurrah.” More