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      Simon Mignolet wins Golden Boot as ex-Liverpool man becomes first goalkeeper to bag prestigious award since 1989

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      GOALKEEPER Simon Mignolet has won the Golden Boot in a bizarre twist.The former Liverpool man is now back in his homeland of Belgium with Club Brugge.
      Simon Mignolet was awarded the Golden Boot in BelgiumCredit: Getty
      Mignolet collected the award alongside wife Jasmien ClaesCredit: Getty
      But the shot-stopper proved his class as he collected the prestigious gong.
      For most, the golden boot is awarded to the top goalscorer.
      But in the Belgian Pro League, it goes to the league’s best player for the calendar year.
      And Mignolet was crowned the Belgian top flight’s standout star for 2022, collecting the trophy alongside his wife Jasmien Claes.
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      He pipped Union SG midfielder Casper Nielsen and Genk forward Mike Ndayishimiye to the gong.
      Mignolet becomes the first goalkeeper to land the award since 1989.
      And he follows in the footsteps of Vincent Kompany and Thorgan Hazard who both won the Golden Boot – but Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans both missed out.
      Mignolet helped Club Brugge to a third-straight league title in 2022.
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      The Black and Blues, now managed by Scott Parker, finished second behind Union SG in the regular season but won four and drew two of the six play-off matches – conceding just two goals – to be crowned champions.
      That in turn guaranteed Club Brugge a spot in this season’s Champions League group stages.
      The Belgian side beat Bayer Leverkusen, Porto and Atletico Madrid without conceding on their way to securing second spot in Group B.
      Club Brugge face Benfica in the last 16 for a place in the quarter-finals.
      And Mignolet will need to continue his top form.
      The former Reds and Sunderland ‘keeper has kept 13 clean sheets in 31 appearances this season. More

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      Man Utd face transfer battle with Chelsea and Newcastle for Dumfries as Inter Milan ace’s agent ‘flies to UK for talks’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are set to face a transfer battle with their Premier League rivals for Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries, according to reports.Chelsea and Newcastle are ready to rival the Red Devils for the right-back.
      Denzel Dumfries has been linked with several Premier League clubsCredit: Getty
      Dumfries’ representatives have supposedly flown to England to hold talks with those interested, claim Gazzetta dello Sport.
      Inter have set a price tag of £44million, although reports suggest a £35million bid could be enough.
      The Serie A side could have to sell to help balance the books and the player’s deal expires in the summer of 2025.
      Dumfries has featured 23 times for Inter this season, scoring two goals and assisting three.
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      The 26-year-old also impressed at the World Cup with the Netherlands.
      He played every minute for his country and even got a goal and two assists in Qatar before they were knocked out in the quarter-finals to winners Argentina on penalties.
      Man Utd would like to sign a full-back to compete with Diogo Dalot in the long-term.
      Erik ten Hag is reportedly willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave Old Trafford but any move for Dumfries could have to wait for the summer due to financial reasons.
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      Chelsea are looking for a wing-back to rival Reece James.
      The Blues have made an attempt to bring in Lyon’s Malo Gusto but he looks set to stay at the club.
      They have also been linked with a move for Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Porro but Tottenham look set to sign him. More

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      ‘London I’m ready’ – New Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior’s ‘Queen of Twerking’ wife sends message to Gunners fans

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      JAKUB KIWIOR’S wife Claudia Kowalczyk hopes she’s got her twerk-life balance just right after announcing: “London I’m ready.”The Polish couple are settling happily into life in the capital after Arsenal paid Serie A club Spezia £21million for the defender.
      Twerking champ Claudia Kowalczyk is bearing up well after husband Jakub Kiwior joined Arsenal in the past weekCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      Claudia is thighly delighted to have moved to the capitalCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      Kiwior hopes his best times are in front of him, especially as wife Claudia is buzzing to taste life in EnglandCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      Claudia says Jakub ‘deserves’ his big opportunity with the GunnersCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe
      And twerking queen Claudia revealed she’s been overwhelmed by well-wishers.
      The 30-year-old posted on Instagram: “Thank you all for Your messages! 
      “I can’t reply to everyone, but I really appreciate it! London I’m ready.”
      Kiwior and Arsenal’s other January new boy, Leandro Trossard, could make full debuts in Friday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash at Manchester City.
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      That’s because Gunners’ boss Mikel Arteta is considering resting players when his Premier League leaders face second-placed City in the tie of the round.
      Claudia appeared to be as excited as Kiwior, 22, when he signed a long-term contact at Arsenal this week.
      Sharing a picture of the moment with her 65,000 Instagram followers, she wrote: “So proud. You deserve.”
      She’s also promised to keep on dancing, having won the Queen of Germany Twerk Competition in 2017.
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      Posting a work-out snap, she posted:  “Not forgetting my responsibilities during this crazy time.”
      Jakub Kiwior and Claudia Kowalczyk – know as Redheaded in the twerking world – ae happy to be in LondonCredit: claudia.redheaded_babe/instagram

      Kiwior’s wife – known in the twerking world as Claudia Redheaded – shows off her supreme flexibilityCredit: Instagram / @claudia.redheaded_babe More

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      Ian Wright bemoans Chelsea hijacking Arsenal’s Mykhailo Mudryk transfer and clams star joined Blues ‘for the money’

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      ARSENAL legend Ian Wright is adamant Mykhailo Mudryk snubbed a move to the Emirates in favour of Chelsea because of the money.Mudryk looked set to join the Gunners in the January transfer window after the Premier League leaders offered Shakhtar Donetsk €70million (£62m) and €30m (£26m) in add-ons.
      Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea after coming close to signing for ArsenalCredit: EPA
      Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes Mykhailo Mudryk joined Chelsea for the moneyCredit: Rex
      Mudryk also appeared keen to join the North Londoners as he shared a raft of posts on social media in which he strongly hinted he wants that move.
      But the Blues swooped in at the 11th hour to match Arsenal’s bid with an offer that had a better structure and landed the winger.
      Wright was “very excited” about the prospect of signing the 22-year-old but ultimately believes it all went up in flames because of financial reasons.
      The legendary striker admits he’s “a bit disappointed” that it didn’t work out, but he’s not at all bothered by Arsenal’s handling of the situation.
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      Wright told Arseblog: “With Mudryk I was very excited about that.
      “With the money it started to get into the realm where it could knock us off our axis in terms of what we’re trying to do. He looks like the kind of guy that would fit into our group.
      “I was a bit disappointed but not disappointed that Arsenal went ‘that’s fine’.
      “He’s gone there for money, I’m not going to blame him because he’s someone who has had a lot more going on around him personally and in his life.
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      “We cannot talk about how much money he wants to take for whatever reason.
      “I’m not even going there if I’m being totally honest. I was just disappointed we weren’t able to get him because of how good he is.” More

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      Allan Saint-Maximin ‘looking to quit Newcastle this month’ as AC Milan eye transfer for wantaway winger

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      ALLAN SAINT-MAXIMIN wants to leave Newcastle, according to reports.The winger has attracted interest across Europe but it is not clear if Toon will let him leave.
      Allan Saint-Maximin has been offered to AC MilanCredit: Getty
      Newcastle are closing in on Everton star Anthony GordonCredit: Reuters
      Saint-Maximin’s representatives have offered him to AC Milan, report Calciomercato.
      The Serie A outfit have been linked to the Frenchman in the past but are reportedly put off by Newcastle’s asking price.
      So instead they are planning to sign Saint-Maximin on loan, with the option to make the move permanent.
      They also want to sign Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo – a player who has interested Newcastle.
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      But if they miss out on the Italian they could swoop for Saint-Maximin, 25.
      And Toon may decided to sell if they manage to complete a deal for Everton’s Anthony Gordon.
      Newcastle were believed to have submitted an offer worth £40million for Gordon, with Everton hoping for around £60m.
      But the youngster is trying to push through a move and has failed to show at training for the past three days.
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      Newcastle are also believed to have offered Roma £31m for Zaniolo.
      The opening bid was rejected by the Italian outfit, but Eddie Howe’s men could yet return with a second offer. More

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      Who is Gabriel Jesus’ ex-girlfriend Raiane Lima and do they have any children?

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      RAIANE Lima officially got WAG status when she got together with Arsenal hotshot Gabriel Jesus.Often seen with the Premier League star since they started dating, we look into the life of the stunning brunette.
      Lima is well-known in her native BrazilCredit: instagram/@raianelima8
      Who is Raiane Lima?
      Raiane Lima is a social media influencer who has some 432k followers on Instagram.
      Since dating Gabriel Jesus she has shared pictures of the two spending time together on the platform.
      The Brazilian model often shares pictures of her gym workouts which has seen her followers rocket.
      She was born in Serra Talhada, Brazil to wealthy parents.
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      When did Raiane Lima start dating Gabriel Jesus?
      Lima and Jesus began dating in July 2021.
      While rumours were rife about the relationship, neither confirmed it until Lima shared pictures of herself on the pitch with Gabriel Jesus after a Man City game.
      Do they have any children together?
      Raiane Lima gave birth to daughter only two days after Gabriel Jesus has secured another Premier League title with Man City.
      It was the striker’s first child, naming her Helena Jesus.
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      The pair both shared plenty of pictures to their social media platforms and were seemingly overjoyed with the addition to their family.
      When did Raiane Lima and Gabriel Jesus split up?
      Lima took to her Instagram to notify her followers the couple had split up but she has since deleted the post.
      In it, she cited external pressures as the reason for their relationship ending.
      It comes only 8 months after the couple welcomed their daughter into the world.
      Raiane Lima stated “Before gossip spreads, I myself make a point of letting you know that Gabriel and I are no longer a couple.
      “And whoever wants to judge can judge. Anyone who wants to say some bad things, can speak.
      “After this post, you know that you will never again see me talk about what we went through, or about any subject related to our daughter.
      “It wasn’t betrayal, it was just pressure from everyone and everything.
      “We got along well, but because of other people’s problems, it always got to us.
      “I can’t take it anymore, and I’m not going to force myself into something that’s killing me.”
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      Man City boss Pep Guardiola reveals Mikel Arteta NEVER celebrated against Arsenal during his time at Etihad

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      PEP GUARDIOLA has revealed Mikel Arteta didn’t celebrate goals against Arsenal during his days as Manchester City assistant.The Gunners boss was No2 to Guardiola at the Etihad from 2016-19.
      Pep Guardiola has revealed Mikel Arteta never celebrated goals against Arsenal during his time at Manchester City.Credit: Reuters
      During that time the pair won two Premier League titles together, and celebrated countless goals.
      But Arteta was always reluctant to celebrate against the Gunners, a team he played for and captained.
      After leaving Guardiola and City to become Arsenal boss, Arteta has guided the club to the top of the Prem table this season.
      But before two crunch meetings in the league, the two Spaniards go head-to-head on Friday in a huge FA Cup fourth round clash.
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      And Guardiola always knew Arsenal held a special place in Arteta’s heart.
      The City manager said: “Everyone has dreams and I know he went to his club, the team he dreams of.
      “He is a supporter of Arsenal, from the fact he played there, he was a captain there.
      “He loves the club.
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      “I remember when we were together here when we score goals he jumps a lot and celebrates, except [against] one team.
      “One team every time we score a goal, I jump, look back, and he was sitting there. It was Arsenal.
      “It was that moment I said ‘that guy likes Arsenal’.”
      Arteta won two FA Cups as a player with Arsenal, before lifting the trophy as a manager with the Gunners in 2020.
      Friday’s encounter against City in the same competition is the first of three blockbuster meetings in three months between the two title rivals.
      The Gunners are currently five points clear of City, with a game in hand on the Etihad outfit. More

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      Wout Weghorst reveals he wants to STAY at Man Utd beyond loan transfer after scoring first goal for club against Forest

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      WOUT WEGHORST OPENED his Manchester United goalscoring account and then vowed to prove he can be more than just a stop-gap striker.The Dutchman scored the second in the Red Devils’ rousing 3-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg victory at The City Ground on Wednesday night.
      Wout Weghorst wants to stay at Manchester United beyond this seasonCredit: AFP
      Now the on-loan 6ft 6 frontman is aiming to add plenty more to become a permanent fixture in Erik Ten Hag’s plans.
      Weghorst, 30, said: “This is the situation now, it was for a loan. To deliver and help the team.
      “It’s a massive club so I will try to do everything as good as I can and if it will work out it will be a good option.
      “I’ve seen how big the club is, in everything, facilities, even the quality in the team, the way were playing, there’s a lot of quality in everything and that’s something you look to work in, in a winning atmosphere.
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      “I think the first week went well and it’s up to me to deliver and contribute and to help the team as good as I can. I’m quite confident I can play a role in it.”
      United were desperately in need of another frontman.
      The departure of Cristiano Ronaldo left only injury-prone Anthony Martial as the out-and-out striking option with in-form Marcus Rashford operating best off the left.
      Now Weghorst believes he can justify that further goalscoring role as well as being the target man that United lacked.
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      He said: “We were looking for a target man, that was something the club was looking for.
      “Of course, with Martial there was only like one real striker, more of a number nine.
      “They just wanted to add one and then it’s up to me and to take my chances.
      “The moments are there and then it’s just to deliver, contribute and help the team also in the way I’m playing, the way I am pressing.
      “It’s my third game, you start to recognise the way the players around you are playing and you’re making your runs.
      “There’s still room for improvement but I showed in the link-up at the end zone to come through me. We had some really good moments there. Let’s make it even better.
      Weghorst’s last foray into English football was a disappointing six months last season at Burnley following a £12million move from Wolfsburg.
      It brought just two goals from 17 league appearances but a loan move to Besiktas in Turkey saw him find his goalscoring boots with eight goals in 16 league appearances.
      That, with his double in the World Cup quarter-final against Argentina that forced extra-time and penalties brought him back to the attention of Ten Hag.
      United bought out his loan deal to get him to Old Trafford and three games in he has helped to put the team on the road to their first silverware in six years.
      His goal right on half-time against Nottingham Forest followed up Marcus Rashford’s sixth-minute opener.
      The Dutchman scored his first United goal against Nottingham ForestCredit: Reuters
      He showed his striking instincts as he was first to a parried shot from Antony to fire the ball into the roof of the net.
      Weghorst said: “I just moved forward to the goal hoping for the rebound and it came.
      “It came a little bit on the left of me and I took it, jumped in with the outside. I hit it fully.
      “I was hoping that the ball was falling there and it did exactly.
      “Great night. A great result, great feeling, of course.”
      His goal came at the perfect time as United were losing some control after that early opener with Forest only denied an equaliser by inches with VAR ruling it out.
      Weghorst said: “It was a really good moment, good timing to score shortly before the half-time because, yeah, we were not that in control in the game, so I think that definitely helped us.”
      While Weghorst was celebrating his first for the club, Marcus Rashford slotted home his 18th of the season and tenth in ten games since returning from the World Cup where he hit three for England.
      What a goal it was too as he ran from ten yards inside his own half before finishing in the near bottom corner.
      Weghorst is full of admiration for the form the 25-year-old is in right now.
      He said: “You see the great run he’s in. He’s delivering, every week you see it in training, he’s got a lot of quality.
      “He’s also a really good guy, a really open guy, he was the first one who came to me when I scored my goal.
      “We have a good relationship, you see the qualities he has. He’s extremely important for us, the way we play, he’s a massive part.”
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      The result at The City Ground was the perfect way for United to get back on track after the double blow of conceding late goals both away at Crystal Palace to draw and in the 3-2 defeat at league leaders Arsenal.
      They are on a run of ten wins, a draw, and just one defeat as they prepare to face Reading in the FA Cup evening kick-off on Saturday. More