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      ‘S***house dark arts’ – Watch Arsenal ace Ben White scream at Ryan Sessegnon to put Spurs star off during derby win

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      ARSENAL star Ben White pulled out all the stops to try and prevent Ryan Sessegnon from scoring in the North London Derby.At the start of the second half with the Gunners cruising at 2-0 Sessegnon was played through on goal.

      Ben White screamed at Ryan Sessegnon in hope of putting him offCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Aaron Ramsdale saved superbly to deny the wing-backCredit: Getty
      The keeper also let out a battle cry after preventing a goalCredit: Getty
      He lost his marker White and only had goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to beat.
      But White still had a role to play and screamed at the wing-back to distract him from scoring.
      Sessegnon produced a good shot and it took a brilliant save from Ramsdale to keep him out – so White’s antics had little effect.
      Despite that, fans loved White’s attitude with some believing it underlined his determination to win.
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      One supporter wrote: “Sunday league tactics 😂.”
      Another added: “Anything to win: superb.”
      And a third said: “I noticed this too 😂 absolute legend.”
      Another commented: “S***house dark arts.”
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      The derby was mostly incident free – until a big flare-up after the full-time whistle.
      A Tottenham fan kicked Ramsdale after the keeper was involved in a tussle with Spurs forward Richarlison.
      Granit Xhaka also had to be pulled away by Mikel Arteta as he risked becoming involved in an altercation with the opposition. More

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      ‘He has turned into a liability’ – Tottenham keeper Lloris slammed for performance in North London derby loss to Arsenal

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      HUGO LLORIS has become a “liability”, claims pundit Chris Sutton.And the stats back up the view of the former Prem winner.
      Hugo Lloris scored an own goal against ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The Frenchman looks on stony faced after his blunderCredit: Alamy
      The Tottenham goalkeeper endured another torrid afternoon yesterday, scoring a horror own goal to gift Arsenal a 1-0 lead in the North London derby after just 14 minutes.
      Writing in his Mail column, Sutton blasted: “There can be no disputing Lloris has been a brilliant goalkeeper and there is a real pressure that comes with being the person between the sticks.
      “But there can also be no denying he has turned into a liability.
      “The rap sheet is so long that you can go on YouTube and find a video called ‘Hugo Lloris worst mistakes’, and then you can watch ‘Part Two’.
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      “This history of howlers is why, when he bundled Bukayo Saka’s cross into his own goal yesterday, it was not surprising. It was completely in character.”
      Lloris, 36, has now made four errors leading to goals in the Prem this season – double the tally of the league’s next worst offender.
      He dropped a clanger in Spurs’ last defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates in September, when he gifted Gabriel Jesus a goal.
      The Frenchman also made a costly error against Newcastle after flying off his line only for Callum Wilson to score, while he spilled Douglas Luiz’s shot straight to Emi Buendia during the recent defeat to Aston Villa.
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      Lloris, a 145-cap France World Cup winner, has been a phenomenal servant to Spurs – making 440 appearances since joining in 2012, the majority of which have come as club captain.
      But the social media consensus seems to be that his time at the top is coming to an end.
      One fan account wrote: “It’s time to drop Lloris, we can’t go on like this.
      “If he was good in build-up you might offer him some leeway but he’s f***ing terrible.”
      A second fumed: “How many times Lloris, honestly how many times.”
      Another added: “Been watching stuff like that from Lloris for the best part of three years.”
      After his recent international retirement, one fan fumed: “Lloris you can retire from all football now.”
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      Nottingham Forest beat Man Utd and Arsenal to £18m Danilo transfer as Palmeiras star becomes 24th signing of season

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST have seen off competition from Manchester United, Arsenal and Barcelona to land Brazilian wonderkid Danilo.Steve Cooper is on the brink of pulling off an £18million coup to sign the 21-year-old Palmeiras defensive midfielder, who underwent a medical yesterday.
      Nottingham Forest have swooped to sign Brazilian Danilo Santos from PalmeirasCredit: Getty
      The move will see Danilo team up with his former Palmeiras teammate, and new Forest fans’ favourite, Gustavo Scarpa at the City Ground.
      He will become Forest’s 24th signing since they gained promotion to the Premier League in the summer.
      The youngster has attracted interest from Europe’s big hitters since he inspired Palmeiras to win back-to-back Copa Libertadores titles in 2020 and 2021.
      Forest will now turn their attention to trying to pull off their biggest statement signing of all, Roma’s Italian international forward Nicolo Zaniolo.
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      The 23-year-old has struggled at Jose Mourinho’s Europa Conference League winners lately, following an injury hit season.
      But Cooper is hopeful he can beat Spurs boss Antonio Conte to land the hugely talented former Inter Milan frontman, who has 11 caps for Italy and would cost around  £27m.
      The attacker arrived from Inter in 2018 and has gone on to make almost 100 Serie A appearances since.
      However, his status with Mourinho’s side is under huge scrutiny after he was recently jeered by his own supporters.
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      Fans turned on the Italian international during the 1-0 Coppa Italia victory over Genoa on Thursday.
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      Zaniolo is under contract at the Stadio Olimpico until 2024.
      Talks have already taken place over an extension, but there has been “no progress” during the negotiations.
      And his performances and general attitude of late has allegedly “irritated” Roma’s top brass.
      He was originally valued at around £44m by Roma, but with his contract dwindling, that is said to have dropped significantly.
      Zaniolo, whose goal clinched the Europa Conference League crown last season, has scored two and provided three assists in his 17 appearances this term. More

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      Chelsea are already willing to listen to Raheem Sterling transfer offers despite England winger only joining last summer

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      CHELSEA are already willing to listen to offers for Raheem Sterling despite the England start only joining last summer, it’s claimed.Sterling, 28, joined the Blues from serial Premier League winners Manchester City for £50million.
      Chelsea are open to selling SterlingCredit: Getty
      The Three Lions international penned a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge, which would keep him at the club until the summer of 2027.
      However, like his Chelsea team-mates, Sterling has been shy in front of goal.
      He has just four league goals to his name in 15 outings this term.
      And according to Football Insider, Chelsea are willing to let Sterling leave especially after snapping up Mykhailo Mudryk from under the nose of Arsenal.
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      The 22-year-old wonderkid signed an eight-and-a-half-year deal following an £88m transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk.
      Mudryk was presented to the Stamford Bridge crowd on Sunday at half-time.

      Ukrainian Mudryk could get started before Sterling comes back from injury too, which could dent his chances of regaining a starting spot.
      Boss Graham Potter said on the January signing: “He’s exciting, one-versus-one, can threaten the goal. I think our supporters already like him.
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      “I’m the head coach and as you know, I’ve had enough to worry about and what is right for the club.
      “If I’m here for the length of his contract, I’ll be happy.” More

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      Man Utd and Arsenal in Luiz Henrique transfer fight as Erik ten Hag targets 22-year-old Real Betis winger

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are reportedly set to lock horns in a transfer battle for Real Betis star Luiz Henrique.The winger, 22, has caught the eye with his impressive displays in both LaLiga and the Europa League this term.
      Real Betis star Luiz Henrique is on Man Utd and Arsenal’s radarsCredit: Rex
      The Brazilian has scored three goals and produced five assists so far and is now attracting attention from the Premier League.
      His standout moment of the campaign came last Thursday when he shone for Betis against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals.
      Henrique provided both assists in the 2-2 draw before he and his teammates suffered penalty shootout heartache.
      ABC Sevilla are now claiming that both United boss Erik ten Hag and Gunners manager Mikel Arteta have been monitoring his performances.
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      They state the English clubs have sent scouts to watch Henrique in action this season on several occasions.
      However, it also adds that a switch during the January transfer window seems unlikely.
      United have already added Wout Weghorst to their forward line and are not expected to do any further business until the summer.
      But Premier League leaders Arsenal are desperately looking for reinforcements.
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      Chelsea beat them to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk and new reports state that their alternative target Raphinha has snubbed them to stay at Barcelona.
      Henrique came through the ranks at Fluminense in his homeland before going on to play 118 times for them, scoring 14 times and grabbing 13 assists.
      He only moved to Betis last summer and is under contract there until 2028. More

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      Gary Neville claims table-topping Arsenal WON’T win Prem despite Tottenham win… and Man Utd will beat them to second

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      GARY NEVILLE claims that Arsenal WON’T win the Premier League this season… despite going EIGHT points clear.The Gunners extended their advantage at the top of the table by beating rivals Tottenham 2-0 yesterday.
      Gary Neville STILL doesn’t think Arsenal will win the PremCredit: Getty
      The Gunners won 2-0 at Tottenham on SundayCredit: Rex
      Their victory, coupled with Manchester City’s defeat at Man United on Saturday, puts them in a commanding position to win their first title since 2004.
      But Neville, 47, even reckons that the Red Devils, currently nine points off the pace, will catch Arsenal.
      Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “They won’t win the league. Manchester City will win the league, and I think Man Utd will finish second, and I know that will annoy Arsenal fans!
      “I’d rather Arsenal win the league than Man City. I think it would be absolutely sensational for the Premier League.
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      “I think about watching the Premier League, we’ve seen City sweep up, apart from Liverpool, over the past five years.
      “To think Arsenal could come and win it, it adds to our league, it makes our league great.
      “I’d love Man Utd to win it, but I don’t think that’s going to happen this season.”
      Explaining his reasoning, Neville pointed to City’s star striker.
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      He continued: “The reality of it is, I think at some point Man City will hit a run. Once they do, they’ve got to play Arsenal twice.
      “If Erling Haaland starts to kick on, if City start to purr, if the defence starts to shore up a bit more than it has done, and they need Ruben Dias back if they can, I think City will win it.

      “At some point, there will be a very difficult period for Arsenal this season.
      “Is it conceivable that Arsenal are going to continue as they are? I don’t think it is.
      “Could they draw two and lose one in a three-game period, and if they did that, their lead is gone, and the pack is up with them?
      “That’s what I think is going to happen, we’ll see a traditional Premier League season where a team goes out, the pacemaker, and then they’ll get drawn back in a little bit.”
      Despite his reservations over the credibility of Arsenal’s title credentials, Neville heaped praise onto their boss Mikel Arteta.
      He added: “It’s so difficult for young managers to break that [Antonio] Conte, [Jurgen] Klopp, [Carlo] Ancelotti, [Pep] Guardiola, [Jose] Mourinho mould and become one of those super managers. You can’t break them.
      “If Arteta wins the league this season, he breaks into that bunch. He’s doing it anyway, because his football is fantastic. But he needs to win that trophy.
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      “So, fingers crossed that they do win it, if Man Utd can’t, which I don’t think they can, because I’d rather have that for the Premier League.
      “Man City have won too many titles for me!”
      Neville praised Arsenal boss Mikel ArtetaCredit: Rex More

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      West Ham boss David Moyes operating on match-by-match basis but WILL be in charge for crunch relegation clash vs Everton

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      DAVID MOYES will be in charge of West Ham’s crunch relegation clash with Everton on Saturday.It is believed the under-fire Hammers boss is now operating on a match-by-match basis after seeing his side drop into the bottom three.
      Pressure is mounting on David Moyes as his West Ham side continue to struggleCredit: Rex
      West Ham have not won a Prem game since October, with Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Wolves their seventh straight league match without a win.
      For the first time since September, Moyes’ men are in the relegation zone, sitting 18th after 19 games, sparking major concern in the boardroom.
      But Moyes WILL be in the dugout for the vital showdown with Frank Lampard’s 19th-placed Toffees at the London Stadium.
      However, another bad result could see the board take action in order to avoid relegation this campaign.
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      Like Moyes, Lampard is also facing calls for his head after Everton fell to defeat against Prem basement side Southampton.
      The Toffee’s have not been relegated from the top flight since 1951.
      A number of teams are currently facing the prospect of relegation along with West Ham, Everton and Southampton.
      Just two points cover the table from bottom up to 14th.
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      Bournemouth, Wolves, Leicester and Leeds could all drop into the relegation zone if results don’t go their way one weekend.
      Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace remain just outside of touching distance, and could easily fall into the bottom three with a few poor results.
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      ‘Everything is possible’ – Man Utd defender Varane talks up title chances after Ten Hag’s side’s stunning derby triumph

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      RAPHAEL VARANE reckons “everything is possible” for Manchester United as they roared into title contention with their derby victory.The Red Devils’ incredible 2-1 comeback win at Old Trafford on Saturday made it five league wins on the bounce to move just a point behind second-placed Manchester City.
      Raphael Varane insists Man Utd’s title charge is not just a dreamCredit: Getty
      Now talk of a tilt at top spot in the second half of the season is no longer just a dream — even though the gap to leaders Arsenal is nine points.
      Defender Varane insisted: “Everything is possible. We’ll just take it game by game. It’s a long way to go and it’s very difficult.
      “The intensity of every game is incredible, the physical effort. It’s like the same intensity of a big Champions League game. The rhythm is very high.
      “But the players are very well prepared physically. We know how difficult it is. But we’re solid, we’re strong. We just need to use the quality players with the ball.”
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      United celebrated wildly at the final whistle after late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford saw off the champions.
      And Varane was in the thick of it, leading the fist-pumping cheers in front of the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand.
      The France World Cup winner, 29, said: “It was special. It’s a stadium with a magnificent atmosphere. At the end, I felt a connection with the fans.
      “To do that against a big rival, in our home . . . we live stronger with this. It was beautiful.”
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      Varane hailed the tactical approach of boss Erik ten Hag as City were allowed 71 per cent possession but only one effort on target — Jack Grealish’s opener — their lowest in the Premier League this season.
      Centre-back Varane said: “We prepared so well tactically for this game with the Mister (the manager). We spoke a lot with him, we knew exactly what we wanted to do.
      “We know City press, they have a lot of the ball. So we chose when to press and where to close the spaces.
      “We knew where to hurt them and we have players up front who are very fast. We had to use our fast players.
      “After the first goal, we didn’t let our heads drop, even though we conceded a goal in our home. But we also knew that we had the energy of the fans.
      “We continued to follow our plan. Then we scored and that changed the whole game.”
      United looked a different team to the one trounced 6-3 at the Etihad on October 2 — and Varane puts that down to more time working with the manager, who only joined this summer.
      He said: “We know better now what the Mister wants and how he wants to do it.
      “We’ve seen the evolution in this team. It was a complete game at a high level.” More