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      Richarlison trolls Lucas Moura with hilarious sign as Tottenham team-mate plays for Under-21s against Arsenal

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      LUCAS MOURA produced a goalscoring return from injury for Tottenham – as pal Richarlison watched on and begged for his shirt.The 30-year-old has only played 266 minutes for Antonio Conte’s side this term after being plagued by a tendon injury.
      Lucas Moura made a scoring return for Tottenham’s U21sCredit: Getty
      Richarlison was in attendance and had a sign asking for the scorer’s shirtCredit: Getty
      ⚡ @LucasMoura7 is on the scoresheet! ⚡Lucas converts from close range to equalise for our Under-21s just five minutes after the hosts went in front.— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 27, 2023

      The Brazilian attacker’s last appearance was the 4-3 win over Leeds in November.
      But he looks to be well on the road to recovery after shining for Tottenham’s U21 side in their North London derby away to Arsenal.
      Amario Cozier-Duberry had put the Gunners ahead after just 20 minutes at Meadow Park in Borehamwood.
      However, just six minutes later Spurs were level thanks to the ex-Paris Saint-Germain winger.
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      Lucas met a cross from the right after a late surge into the box, and he duly volleyed the ball past the goalkeeper to level.
      He also came close to a second before the break but Spurs did find themselves ahead thanks to a rocket from Nile John on the hour mark, which proved to be the winner.
      Lucas was already off the pitch at that point after he was replaced at the break.
      But that did not stop fellow Brazilian Richarlison from asking for his team-mate’s shirt after turning up to watch his comeback.
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      The 25-year-old held up a sign that read: “Lucas could you give me your shirt?”
      Lucas is in the final six months of his deal at Spurs after the club opted against activating a one-year extension before December 31.
      Conte recently said: “You know this is a decision of the club and for sure this season is a difficult season for Lucas but at the same time for us.
      “Honestly, in my mind when we planned the season Lucas was an important player for us.
      “But if you see from the start of the season until now Lucas played maybe one game, also with pain in the Champions League against Marseille and also not the whole game with us.
      “First of all I think the damage is for me and the team. A player like Lucas is a good player. Also last season he helped us reach the Champions League.
      “In my mind, my plan was to have him in my squad but we didn’t have possibility to use him because of the injuries.
      “It was really difficult this season especially because it happened twice that Kulusevski and Richarlison were both injured. To face this wasn’t easy.
      “Then if you ask about the decision of the club, I respect the decision of the club.” More

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      Man Utd ace Marcus Rashford set to become even richer with clever business move

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      MAN United star Marcus Rashford is using his head and trying to trademark his goal celebration.The striker, 25, has been pointing to his bonce each time he scores.
      Marcus Rashford has kicked off a footballing trend which has since gone global with fans and fellow professionalsCredit: Alamy
      Rashford has coined a celebration where he points to his head each time he scoresCredit: Getty
      His finger salute is a nod to boss Erik ten Hag, who has instilled a positive mental attitude in Rashford — who has nine
      Premier League goals so far this season.
      Other stars including Brighton’s Danny Welbeck, Newcastle United’s Joelinton and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka have all imitated the celebration.
      Now Rashford has applied to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office to trademark a silhouette design.
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      If passed, the patent would protect against bootlegs for ten years on everything from computer games and digital images to sports gear, clothing, shoes, phone cases, books educational and motivational services.
      An intellectual property lawyer said: “This will give Marcus and his advisors the ability to take action against third parties who may be using the relevant image in the course of trade without consent.”
      Explaining the motivation behind the new celebration, England ace Rashford said: “It’s a completely different energy around the club. That puts me in a better headspace and I just feel really motivated now. That’s the area I was struggling in.”
      Marcus has applied to the UK’s Intellectual Property Office to trademark a silhouette design of his celebration More

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      Man Utd star Anthony Elanga lined up for PSV Eindhoven transfer as Ruud van Nistelrooy considers raid on former club

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      MAN UTD forward Anthony Elanga is being linked with a move to Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven.The Red Devils attacker, 20, has started just seven games under Erik ten Hag this season.
      Anthony Elanga has struggled for regular minutes so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      He has largely been used as an impact substitute, with the likes of Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial, Antony and Bruno Fernandes being selected ahead of him.
      Now, with the January transfer window set to shut on Tuesday, Elanga is receiving interest from elsewhere.
      According to journalist Rik Elfrink, PSV are “working hard” to bring the Sweden international to the Eredivisie.
      And it could be an enticing proposition for Elanga given they are being coached by Man Utd legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.
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      The former striker, 46, confirmed in a press conference on Friday that his side are trying to sign new faces.
      He said: “Of course I can’t name names, but we are working hard on it [signing players], because it is necessary.”
      PSV sit six points adrift of league leaders Feyenoord in the Dutch top flight.
      They have outscored all of their rivals aside from Ajax, but remain keen to bolster their forward options.
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      Elanga has contributed four goals and four assists in 48 appearances for Man Utd.
      Meanwhile, PSV are also looking at another player who has graced the Old Trafford turf in the form of Adnan Januzai.
      The Belgian, 27, left United in 2017 and spent five years with Real Sociedad.
      He then joined Sevilla last summer, but is already being linked with a move away after just six appearances for the LaLiga side.
      Ruud van Nistelrooy took charge of PSV in March of last yearCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Arsenal struggle against simple Man City tactic in FA Cup clash as Erling Haaland exploits Rob Holding

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      MANCHESTER CITY are making use of route-one football against Arsenal with Erling Haaland hoping to exploit the defensive fragility of Rob Holding.The two Premier League title contenders are colliding in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
      City want to isolate Arsenal’s defenders one-on-one with Erling Haaland using the simple tactic of route-one
      Erling Haaland is isolating Arsenal’s Rob Holding one-on-oneCredit: Getty
      And Pep Guardiola will be hoping he can unsettle his former prodigy by condemning the Gunners to an early cup exit.
      And City’s intentions were clear from the get-go.
      The first long-ball from Sky Blues keeper Stefan Ortega was directed towards Haaland, who was being marked by Holding.
      Holding has played just 707 minutes of football this term with 13 of those coming in the Prem.
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      City’s players are also moving centrally from goal-kicks to attract pressure so Ortega can hit a free player.
      This could be seen in the 8th minute when full-back Rico Lewis tucked in.
      Just moments later, Haaland got the better of Holding, dispossessing the Arsenal defender in a dangerous area inside his half.
      Luckily for Holding, keeper Matt Turner was on his toes and got out quickly to close Haaland down.
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      The ball flicked up into the air and the 22-year-old tried a Zlatan Ibrahimovic-like Sweden vs England overhead kick, but Takehiro Tomiyasu covered the goal well.
      Lewis and Rodri’s positioning is also helping isolate Gunners holding midfielder Thomas Partey.
      The City pair are attracting Granit Xhaka and Fabio Vieira, creating a 2 vs 1 between Ilkay Gundogan-Kevin de Bruyne and Partey.
      Haaland very nearly found himself in on goal against towards the end of the first half, but Gabriel managed to clear his lines before the striker to dispossess him.
      Arsenal appear to be set on continuing their high-pressing style of play.
      It is, however, leading to Mikel Arteta’s men being lured into City’s build-up phase, which allows Haaland to isolate his marker.
      He did so in the 41st minute with Holding ending up in the book.
      Holding also only manged to win one of six aerial duels in the opening 45.
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      The introduction of Julian Alvarez could give Haaland the player he needs to attack the space in behind his duels.
      Holding was subbed at half-time and City found a breakthrough with Nathan Ake scoring the winner. More

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      Mystery Premier League club ‘offers Skriniar better terms than PSG as they look to hijack transfer for Inter defender’

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      A MYSTERY Premier League club is trying to hijack PSG’s deal for Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar, according to reports.The Slovakian, 27, has long been linked with a move away from the San Siro.
      Milan Skriniar is out of contract in the summerCredit: Rex
      England has been one of the destinations Skriniar has been linked with the most.
      He has more recently attracted interest from London clubs Chelsea and Tottenham.
      Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City have all previously been keen too.
      PSG have also tried to sign Skriniar as recently as last summer, and with the player’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, he can be picked up for FREE.
      According to Foot Mercato, PSG have offered Skriniar a contract.
      However, a mystery Prem club has offered BETTER terms.
      Skriniar’s entourage want PSG to raise their offer in line with what has been offered by the English club.
      A January transfer can also be ruled out with the player not keen to move in the winter window.
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      PSG are also more focussed on strengthening their attack.
      Inter are resigned to losing Skriniar with the player having already rejected an opportunity to extend his stay. More

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      Roy Keane slams Arteta’s Arsenal team selection against Man City but Ian Wright leaps to boss’s defence in ITV studio

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      ROY KEANE has slammed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta for making six changes to his team for their FA Cup fourth-round clash with Man City.The Premier League’s top two go head-to-head at the Etihad on Friday night for a place in the fifth round of football’s oldest competition.
      Roy Keane slammed Mikel Arteta’s team selection but Ian Wright defended the Arsenal managerCredit: ITV
      Arteta has done an incredible job with Arsenal so far this seasonCredit: Getty
      Yet despite the magnitude of the clash, Arteta has rotated several players following the 3-2 win over Man Utd on Sunday.
      Aaron Ramsdale, Ben White, William Saliba, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli have all come out of the side.
      That has made space for Matt Turner, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Rob Holding, Kieran Tierney, Fabio Vieira and Leandro Trossard to all start.
      Man City have made just two changes from the 3-0 win over Wolves last weekend.
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      And Keane was not impressed with Arteta’s decision to swap a host of his key players out for the match.
      Alongside Arsenal legend Ian Wright in the ITV studio, the former Man Utd man said: “It’s a huge gamble to make so many changes, particularly in the defensive position, the goalkeepers.
      “We thought he’d make one or two, but that’s such a gamble to make so many changes at the back, especially with the attacking players Man City have got.”
      When pressed on whether he understands why Arteta decided to rotate, Keane then added: “Yes and no. The priority for Arsenal – because they’ve had such a great start – is of course the league.
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      “But I just think to make so many changes defensively, people talking about the priorities, but it’s still January. They’ve got no midweek game coming up.
      “Huge risk and I’m pretty sure it will backfire on him.”
      That was before Wright said: “He’s moving the team around, he wants to see what the players are capable of – the back-up players – against a real top side.
      “If this season is going to go how they want it to go and how we all want it to go then you’re going to need some players at certain stages.
      “Plus, I think these players need minutes. And you want minutes against good teams, top teams, so you can really see what you’re about.
      “I think that’s what he’s going to do today. He’s going to find out about a few more players.”
      Wright then later addressed Keane directly, saying: “You telling me they’re not looking forward to a game like this? This is a game that makes or breaks for some of them!”
      Arteta won the FA Cup with Arsenal back in 2020, less than six months after taking over as manager.
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      Arsenal currently sit five points clear of Man City in the Premier League table and also have a game in hand.
      The two sides meet in the league for the first time this season at the Emirates on February 15. More

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      Bournemouth’s transfer for Nicolas Jackson collapses at last-minute after Villarreal forward fails medical

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      BOURNEMOUTH’s proposed transfer of Villarreal ace Nicolas Jackson has reportedly collapsed at the last minute after the forward failed a medical.The Cherries are hoping to boost their chances of survival by dipping into the transfer market following the takeover from Bill Foley.
      Nicolas Jackson has failed a medical at BournemouthCredit: Getty
      Manager Gary O’Neil has already been backed to the tune of £28.7million worth of players.
      Lorient winger Dango Ouattara, 20, joined in a £19.7m transfer.
      Bristol City ace Antoine Semenyo followed on Friday with the Ghana World Cup star costing just under £10m.
      And goalkeeper Darren Randolph joined the South Coast club on a free transfer from West Ham.
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      Villarreal star Jackson was set to be the next attacking reinforcement, however the 21-year-old failed a medical, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
      Doctors determined he would be out of action until March 10 with a hamstring injury – not the expected February 10 return date.
      That would leave the player just 12 games to help Bournemouth keep their place in the Premier League.
      The Cherries are occupying 18th place and need to move up to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.
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      One or two wins could see Bournemouth leapfrog relegation rivals Wolves, West Ham, Leeds or Leicester though.
      Bournemouth’s next league outing is away at Brighton on February 4. More

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      Leicester set to complete Tete transfer after beating three rival Premier League clubs to Lyon forward

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      LEICESTER CITY are set to complete the signing of Brazilian winger Tete from Lyon until the end of the season.The Foxes have got in ahead of a number of Premier League clubs who have been tracking Tete, 22, since last season.
      Wideman Tete is poised for his first taste of the Prem as Leicester close on the Brazilian, who is on loan at Lyon from Ukrainiain giants ShakhtarCredit: AFP
      West Ham, Leeds United and Brentford have all shown an interest, but Tete is now expected to seal the deal with the Foxes by Monday after flying in on Saturday from France.
      The forward has been on loan at the Ligue 1 side from Shakhtar Donetsk since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with FIFA allowing foreign players to suspend their deals with clubs in the country.
      FIFA’s ruling has complicated the move as it expires at the end of the season, meaning Brendan Rodgers will only be able to sign Tete until the summer initially.
      An agreement has also had to be reached with Lyon over the termination of his loan.
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      Tete has six goals and three assists in 17 Ligue 1 games so far this season and will add much needed firepower to the Foxes forward line.
      Meanwhile, Leicester’s interest in Tottenham right-back Djed Spence has hit a snag.
      Spurs are reluctant to include an option to buy.
      And it’s understood Brentford have already had an approach for the 22-year-old rejected.
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      Crystal Palace are also keen on the former England Under-21 star.
      Lyon too are tipped to consider a move for Spence after Chelsea reportedly agreed a deal for the French club’s star defender Malo Gusto. More