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    Brighton line up former star to replace De Zerbi after he was spotted in box days after being sacked by EFL side

    LIAM ROSENIOR has emerged as a contender in the race to become new Brighton manager.Albion are stepping up their search for a coach to take over from Roberto de Zerbi, who left after the final game defeat to Manchester United.Liam Rosenior has emerged as a contender for the Brighton jobCredit: GettyRoberto De Zerbi left Brighton after the final match of the Premier League seasonCredit: PARosenior was a guest of Brighton’s directors for last week’s home match against Chelsea.He was sacked by Championship side Hull earlier this month after the team failed to make the Play Offs – finishing seventh.But he is seen as an enterprising, young coach in much the same way as Graham Potter was when he was hired by Brighton after managing in in the EFL with Swansea City.Rosenior faces fierce competition for the job from promoted Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna who has been heavily linked with Brighton.Read More on FootballRosenior, 39, played for Albion and coached their under 23 sides early in his managerial career.He has also been linked to other Championship sides including Sunderland.Russell Martin, Francesco Farioli, Will Still, Thomas Frank and Steve Cooper are also among those that have been linked with the job.Potter has also been tipped for a sensational return to Sussex.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBrighton next manager oddstalkSPORT BET odds

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    Potter left the Amex Stadium to become Chelsea manager in September 2022, but he was sacked seven months later and is yet to find another job.Man Utd are also understood to be interested in the ex-Brighton boss.Hull City SACK Liam Rosenior in shock decision just weeks after Manager of the Year nominationOutgoing midfielder Adam Lallana has urged Brighton fans to be patient with whoever takes over from De Zerbi.He said: “I’m gutted we couldn’t give Roberto the send-off he deserves for everything he’s done at this football club.”It’s important that the fans stay patient with whoever the new manager is.”I think Brighton have extremely overachieved in the last couple of years. Roberto is a huge part of that.”It’s important as a football club that we say thanks to him because he was the gold-dust on top, in my opinion, that got us to Europe, that got us to creating history here.”Brighton fans must be patient, says LallanaBy Tom Barclay
    ADAM LALLANA has called for Brighton fans to be patient with Roberto De Zerbi’s successor – as the club have “extremely overachieved” in recent years.
    Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat to Manchester United was De Zerbi’s last game in charge after the Italian decided to call it quits after failing to agree on the club’s vision going forward.
    That was despite having no job offers lined up and still having two years remaining on his contract.
    It was also the final Seagulls appearance for Lallana, who has left after four years with the South-Coast side which saw the team play in Europe for the first time ever.
    The former Liverpool and England star, 36, said: “I’m gutted we couldn’t give Roberto the send-off he deserves for everything he’s done at this football club.
    “It’s important that the fans stay patient with whoever the new manager is.
    “I think Brighton have extremely overachieved in the last couple of years. Roberto is a huge part of that.
    “It’s important as a football club that we say thanks to him because he was the gold-dust on top, in my opinion, that got us to Europe, that got us to creating history here.
    “I’ve been extremely fortunate that our paths crossed in the last couple of years and I’m forever grateful for that.”
    Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is among the names in the frame to take over from De Zerbi.
    Brighton finished 11th but have a number of exciting young players including Valentin Barco, Joao Pedro and Simon Adingra on their books.
    Asked what state the Seagulls are currently in, Lallana replied: “Extremely good.
    “You only have to look at the numbers, the turnover, the young talent that is out there. Of course they will have blips in the road but it’s an extremely well-run football club. They’ll bounce back next year for sure.
    “It’s such a wonderful job for whoever is fortunate enough to take it.” More

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    Premier League ‘Big Six’ table since Pep Guardiola joined Man City revealed and it’s damning for Man Utd and Chelsea

    THE PREMIER LEAGUE “Big Six” table since Pep Guardiola joined Manchester City has been revealed.Guardiola has been in charge at the Etihad Stadium since 2016.The Premier League ‘Big Six’ table since Pep Guardiola joined Manchester City has been revealedCredit: ReutersThe rankings are damning for Manchester United and ChelseaCredit: AlamyHis side have gone on to win six league titles during his eight seasons as manager.City clinched their latest title on Sunday, winning the league for the fourth year in a row.Their dominance under Guardiola has now been highlighted by the combined “Big Six” table across the last eight seasons.Guardiola’s side have won 29 more matches and picked up 59 more points than any other club during that period.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHere is how the “Big Six” rank since 2016.6th – Manchester United – 549 pointsDespite two second place finishes since 2016, Manchester United have the joint lowest points tally of the “Big Six” clubs.The Red Devils recorded their lowest ever finish of eighth this season.United have also won the least amount of matches with 158 victories during Guardiola’s time at City.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS5th – Chelsea – 549 pointsChelsea have won the league and finished in the bottom half across the last eight seasons.Since winning the league in 2016/17 the Blues have not finished higher than third.Man City WIN the Premier League for record fourth time in a row as they see off Arsenal on tense final dayChelsea are level with United with 161 wins, 66 draws and 77 defeats, but have a +36 goal difference.Chelsea have picked up the joint lowest points of ‘Big Six’ clubs since 2016Credit: Rex4th – Tottenham – 552 pointsTottenham are just three points ahead of United and Chelsea, having lost the most matches of any club with 84.This season’s fifth place finish is an improvement on last term, when Spurs ended the campaign in eighth.However, they have finished in the top four just once since 2019, despite finishing as runners-up in Guardiola’s first season.3rd – Arsenal – 567 pointsGuardiola’s protégé Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal into title challengers during his tenure.Back-to-back second place finishes have seen the Gunners earn 567 points across the last eight seasons.The Gunners have also picked up 171 wins, but their 79 losses are only lower than Spurs’ tally from the same period.Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal into title contenders since his appointmentCredit: Rex2nd – Liverpool – 657 pointsBefore Arsenal’s emergence, Liverpool pushed City all the way for three consecutive seasons.The rivalry between Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp also saw Liverpool win the title in 2020, the only time City have missed out since their first title under the Spaniard.Liverpool have lost just one more game than City over the last eight years and also rank second for wins, goals scored and goal difference.1st – Manchester City – 716 pointsCity’s six titles in eight seasons have seen them win 225 matches and score 755 goals.READ MORE SUN STORIESGuardiola’s side are also now the first English club ever to win four consecutive league titles.Even in the two seasons City have missed out on top spot, they have finished third and second.Guardiola has won six league titles across his eight seasons as City bossCredit: Reuters More

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    Pep Guardiola drops Man City bombshell moments after winning title as he reveals ‘I’m closer to leaving than staying’

    PEP GUARDIOLA led Manchester City to a historic fourth Prem crown in a row — then hinted next season could be his last.Guardiola’s City slickers became the first team to achieve the feat with victory over West Ham as two-goal Phil Foden, 23, labelled his team-mates the best Prem side ever.Pep Guardiola openly admitted he might leave Manchester City at the end of next seasonCredit: PAYet after winning a sixth crown in his eight seasons in Manchester, their Spanish manager admitted he may call it a day when his contract expires 12 months down the line.And Guardiola, 53, revealed he spent last summer wondering whether he had the motivation to go again after City had won the Treble.Asked about his future amid Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exit, said: “The reality is I am closer to leaving than staying. We have talked with the club — my feeling is that I want to stay now.“So I will stay next season and during the season we will talk. But eight or nine years? We will see.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThere has become an unspoken acceptance among fans that Guardiola will NOT sign another contract when this one has run its course.The eight years he has been in Manchester is already DOUBLE his previous longest reign as boss of Barcelona.And he did reveal there were moments following the Champions League win over Inter Milan last term when he doubted if he could lift himself again.After pipping Arsenal to this year’s title by two points, Guardiola added: “I had that feeling last year, thinking, ‘It’s over, I am finished, what is left?’Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“Then I thought, ‘I am here, OK’ and we started playing and winning games, there were new players and I started thinking of four in a row.“Now four in a row is done so I think, ‘What next?’ Well no team has done back-to-back league and the FA Cup.Inside Man City’s wild title celebrations as Jack Grealish gets back on the beer and loses fight with confetti cannonMan City’s five key moments this seasonA look at the five key moments in Man City’s title winning campaign…

    Luton 1 – 2 Man City: City bounce back from a run of four games without a win to kick-start their unbeaten run.
    Newcastle 2 – 3 Man City: Kevin De Bruyne returns from injury to come off the bench and inspire a late turnaround against the Magpies.
    Man City 3 – 1 Man Utd: Phil Foden puts on a masterclass as City lay down a marker on their title ambitions and breeze past their local rivals in the process.
    Man City 0 – 0 Arsenal: A goalless draw that, although disappointing, meant City were still keeping pace with the teams around them and could maintain their spot in the title race. A loss could have put Arsenal out of sight of the Cityzens.
    Man City 4 – 1 Aston Villa: Following consecutive draws against title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool, City bounce back with a thumping of Unai Emery’s high-flying Villa to keep the pressure on the Gunners.

    “But next season I do not exactly know what will be the motivation — it is difficult to know until everything is done.”City’s dominance has come alongside being hit with 115 Financial Fair Play charges with the hearing still to be heard.Player of the Season Foden, who hit two to KO West Ham, has no doubts.He insisted: “Definitely. This means a bit more because no team has ever done it before — now we can say we are the first.“It’s so hard to put into words what we’ve done. We have put ourselves in the history books.”But next season I do not exactly know what will be the motivation — it is difficult to know until everything is done.Pep GuardiolaWhile Guardiola is seen as the world’s best coach, David Moyes, leaving after three years as Hammers chief, reckons his man management merits just as much praise.Moyes said: “Everyone in football is in awe, I was going to say about his coaching, but it’s more than that.“What a good man-manager he must be — either that or he’s got a hair-dryer in the background no one talks about! It looks like he has them on a string here.READ MORE SUN STORIES“His ability to manage is unbelievable.“This guy has just gone four in a row, and the myth about not ­winning it back-to-back has been blown sky-high.”Guardiola has got the best out of Phil Foden this seasonCredit: APThe Spaniard has now collected six Premier League winner’s medalsCredit: Reuters More

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    Ian ‘Chico’ Hamilton dead at 73: Chelsea’s youngest ever player and goalscorer dies as tributes pour in

    CHELSEA’S youngest ever player and goalscorer Ian “Chico” Hamilton has died aged 73.The football world paid tribute to the midfielder, who was given his nickname after the famous American jazz drummer.Chelsea’s youngest ever player and goalscorer Ian “Chico” Hamilton has died aged 73Credit: AlamyHamilton played for Aston Villa tooCredit: AlamyHamilton started his career with Chelsea in 1966 and became the Blues’ youngest ever player and goalscorer at 16 years, 138 days.He scored against Tottenham on his debut and earned comparisons to the legendary Jimmy Greaves.But he only played four more league games for the Blues before moving to Southend.Chico’s longest spell was with Aston Villa, for whom he played 208 games, winning the League Cup in 1975.READ MORE ON CHELSEAHe also played for Sheffield United before moving to America.In retirement, Hamilton remained in the States and spent 17 years as a coach at Thomas Worthington High School in Ohio.Hamilton’s death was confirmed by the Blades on social media.A Blades statement read: “All at Sheffield United are saddened to have been informed former player Ian ‘Chico’ Hamilton has passed away, aged 73.Most read in Football”Chico began his career at Chelsea under Tommy Docherty and became their youngest League player and goalscorer when he netted on debut aged just 16 years and 138 days against Tottenham.”After just four appearances for the Stamford Bridge club, he moved to Southend United but Docherty, now manager at Aston Villa, came calling again and signed him in 1969.Best ten new Premier League kits for next season”At Villa, Chico won a Third Division title in 1972 and played in two League Cup finals in 1971 and 1975. In the ’71 final, Villa lost 2-0 to Spurs but in ’75 they tasted success after defeating Norwich 1-0.”After playing over 200 games for Villa in seven seasons, he joined the Blades in 1976, signed by then boss Jimmy Sirrel. “He played 73 times for United in all competitions, scoring 15 goals, but played during a period of turbulence both on and off the pitch at Bramall Lane.”He departed in 1978 and spent five seasons in the North American Soccer League playing for the likes of Minnesota Kicks and San Jose Earthquakes.”After his retirement, he did return to the Sheffield area for a time and worked for Rotherham United in a community role.”The thoughts of all at Bramall Lane go out to his family and friends at this sad time.” More

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    Jurgen Klopp’s wife Ulla breaks down in tears as Liverpool manager says goodbye to club in emotional speech

    JURGEN KLOPP’S wife Ulla was in tears as her husband’s Liverpool tenure came to an emotional halt.The German, 56, saw his side beat Wolves 2-0 to bring the curtain down on a glittering nine years in charge.Jurgen Klopp’s wife Ulla could be seen wiping away a tearVan Dijk emotional embrace with Klopp after final game of Premier League seasonCredit: Sky SportsVan Dijk emotional embrace with Klopp after final game of Premier League seasonCredit: Sky SportsKlopp shares a hug with Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: RexAlexander-Arnold was later in tears as the crowd sang You’ll never Walk AloneDuring the final minute of stoppage time, the TV coverage showed a live image of Klopp’s wife Ulla.As the game neared its end, Ulla could be seen wiping away a tear.When the final whistle went, Klopp received an incredible ovation from his adoring Anfield faithful.As the tributes continued after the match, Ulla wasn’t the only person at Anfield to be visibly moved.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith fans singing their anthem You’ll Never Walk Alone, Trent Alexander-Arnold could be seen crying.The full-back, 25, has only known life at Liverpool under Klopp, having been given his senior debut by the former Dortmund boss in 2016.Skipper Virgil van Dijk also welled up after sharing a touching hug with his manager.Having cleared out his office during the week, Klopp saw his side win 2-0 courtesy of goals by Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJurgen Klopp’s emotional speech in fullKlopp addressed the adoring Anfield crowd
    “I’m surprised. I thought I’d already be in pieces but I’m not.
    “I’m so happy about you all, the atmosphere, the game, being a part of this family and about us, how we celebrate this day.
    “It doesn’t feel like an end. It just feels like a start. Today I saw a football team play full of talent, youth, creativity, desire, greed. That’s one part of development, that’s what you need obviously.
    “In these few weeks where I have had too much attention, I realised a lot of things. People say I turned them from doubters into believers.
    “That’s not true. You did it. Nobody tells you to stop believing. This club is in a better moment than a long time.
    “We have this wonderful stadium, training centre and you – the superpower of world football. Wow.
    “We decide if we are worried or excited. We decide if we believe. We decide if we trust or don’t trust. Today I am one of you and I keep believing. I stay believing 100 per cent.
    “Obviously I saw a lot of people crying and I will tonight too because I will miss people but change is good. Everything will be fine because the basics are 100 per cent there.
    “You welcome the new manager like you welcomed me. You go all in from the first day. You keep believing. You push the team. I’m one of you now. I love you to bits.
    “Thank you. You are the best team in the world. Thank you!”

    Klopp has been married to Ulla since 2005Credit: RexThe couple have been together throughout Klopp’s time at LiverpoolCredit: RexAfter fist pumping for the Kop one last time, Klopp took to the microphone to address the crowd.He said: “I’m surprised. I thought I’d already be in pieces but I’m not.Jurgen Klopp bids emotional farewell to Anfield on final day as drops huge hint he might RETIRE after leaving Liverpool”I’m so happy about you all, the atmosphere, the game, being a part of this family and about us, how we celebrate this day.“It doesn’t feel like an end. It just feels like a start. Today I saw a football team play full of talent, youth, creativity, desire, greed. That’s one part of development, that’s what you need obviously.“In these few weeks where I have had too much attention, I realised a lot of things. People say I turned them from doubters into believers.”That’s not true. You did it. Nobody tells you to stop believing. This club is in a better moment than a long time.Thank you. You are the best team in the world. Thank you!Jurgen Klopp“We have this wonderful stadium, training centre and you – the superpower of world football. Wow.“We decide if we are worried or excited. We decide if we believe. We decide if we trust or don’t trust. Today I am one of you and I keep believing. I stay believing 100 per cent.“Obviously I saw a lot of people crying and I will tonight too because I will miss people but change is good. Everything will be fine because the basics are 100 per cent there.“You welcome the new manager like you welcomed me. You go all in from the first day. You keep believing. You push the team. I’m one of you now. I love you to bits.“Thank you. You are the best team in the world. Thank you!”’I’VE GOT NO WORDS’Klopp, charismatic to the last, then started a chant for his successor, Feyenoord boss Arne Slot.Van Dijk, 32, then told Sky Sports: “I’ve got no words.“It’s been an emotional day. It was always going to be a tough afternoon.“You can’t prepare for these situations, these moments. He deserves every bit of the love that he is getting at the moment.”Having grown jaded by management, Klopp is now ready for, at least temporary, retirement with Ulla in their luxurious new pad in Mallorca.The £3.5million property boasts 5,000sqm and was previously owned by Swiss businessman and artist Rolf Knie.After today’s Liverpool swansong Klopp hinted that he could retire from management altogether – and that he will definitely never return to the Premier League.He said: “It will be a long break, for sure. It might even be it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”My time in England is definitely over because I will not coach another team here.”If I manage again, it will not be around the corner.”Klopp has botched his Liverpool exit… and it’s cost him his legacy, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
    NOW we know Jurgen Klopp’s final major trophy haul at Liverpool — one Champions League, one Premier League, one FA Cup, two League Cups and (if you must) a World Club Cup.
    But where does his reign stand among the greatest of the Premier League era?
    In black-and-white terms, Klopp is way behind Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola, the only two men to have won multiple Premier Leagues and a Champions League at the same club.
    Those two sit alongside Brian Clough, Bob Paisley and Sir Matt Busby as the undoubted all-time managerial greats of the English game.
    But Klopp ranks in the next tier down — with Arsene Wenger, Jose Mourinho (the Chelsea version), Bill Shankly and Don Revie.
    These were all men with the strength of character to transform their clubs in their own image and enjoy success but who did not win as much as they might have done.
    Had Klopp managed to keep his intentions under wraps and ended up with another title, perhaps even a treble or quadruple, he’d have edged himself up into that highest echelon with Ferguson, Guardiola, Clough, Paisley and Busby.
    But deciding the timing and the manner of your exit is one of the toughest calls for any manager or sportsman.
    Klopp got it wrong.
    Read Dave Kidd’s take on Klopp’s demise in full here.
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    Man Utd legend Roy Keane heartbroken after death of beloved dog Jet as he posts emotional goodbye message

    ROY KEANE posted an emotional goodbye message after his pet dog Jet passed away.The Manchester United legend is a huge dog lover and shares his walks on Instagram.Roy Keane posted an emotional goodbye message to his pet dog Jet who sadly passed awayCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16The Manchester United legend is a huge dog loverCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16Keane shared pictures of his dog onlineCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16Keane had feared for the health of his petCredit: Instagram / @officialkeane16But Keane took to the social media app to reveal the tragic news of Jet’s death with a series of snaps. He posted: “Thanks Jet for being so beautiful and loyal to our family. We will miss you.” Keane opened up on his love for his pets on an episode of The Overlap but also revealed his fear for their health.He said: “You have a routine and you have to look after them. Walk them. I went out this morning before I came here. READ MORE ON MAN UTD”You have a routine with your dogs. I’ve always had dogs, going back when I was growing up in Ireland we always had dogs in the house. “It gives you good security. It’s good for a bit of exercise. Love them to bits. I’ve got two dogs. “But mine are getting a bit old now and a bit frail and that’s always the worry that something will happen to them.” Arsenal icon Ian Wright also revealed he is a cat lover.Most read in FootballWright said: “Cats are amazing. I love them. I’m so deep into them now.” And Keane said: “I’m not anti-cats. I just prefer dogs. I’m not anti-cats.”‘Don’t get all excited’ – Roy Keane and Ian Wright in heated F-word bust-up as co-star forced to play peacemaker More

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    Watch Jurgen Klopp announce Arne Slot as next Liverpool manager with amazing song to fans at Anfield

    JURGEN KLOPP announced Arne Slot as his replacement with an amazing song at Anfield.The outgoing Liverpool manager confirmed the Dutch boss will take his place in the dugout next season.Jurgen Klopp announced Arne Slot as his replacement with an amazing songCredit: Sky Sports via XSlot is set to leave Feyenoord to take over as Liverpool managerCredit: GettySlot has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Klopp in recent weeks following mounting speculation.And the Feyenoord manager finally confirmed last week he will be the next Reds boss.Speaking to reporters ahead of his final match in charge of Feyenoord, Slot said: “I can confirm that I will be the new Liverpool manager next season.”The Reds have, so far, not released and official statement to confirm the 45-year-old as Klopp’s successor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut Klopp left 60,000 adoring fans at Anfield in doubt as to who would be taking over the reins following Liverpool’s final day win over Wolves on Sunday.As he gave his final goodbyes to supporters, Klopp gave an emotional post-match speech.And, during his message, he broke into song as he urged the crowd to get behind his successor.Klopp sang Slot’s name into the microphone, prompting the Anfield crowd to join in.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSlot won the Dutch Cup earlier this season, following an Eredivisie title last term.He ended his tenure at Feyenoord on Sunday with a 4-0 win over Excelsior.Who is Arne Slot?Liverpool go DutchWHO’S who in the Liverpool dugout next season.

    Manager Arne Slot, 45
    Slot has led Feyenoord for three seasons, wining the Eredivisie title in 2023 and the KNVB Cup in  2024.
    A former footballer in Holland, he is known to be a perfectionist and favours attacking football like Jurgen Klopp.
    Assistant manager Sipke Hulshoff, 49
    Hulshoff currently serves as Ronald Koeman’s assistant manager with the Holland national team and also works alongside Slot at Feyenoord.
    He has had two spells as manager at little-known Dutch side Cambuur.
    Head of performance Ruben Peeters, 31
    A former fitness coach at Genk, Peeters has been working with Slot at Feyenoord since 2021. 
    The Belgian has a Master’s Degree in Sports Sciences.
    Chief analyst Etienne Reijnen, 37
    Former centre back who retired from football in 2020 to move into coaching.
    In October 2023, Reijnen joined Feyenoord as assistant coach, to focus on analysing and providing technical advise to Arne Slot.

    Meanwhile, Klopp departs Anfield after almost nine years in England, winning eight trophies including the Champions League and Premier League.He signed off with a win as goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah sealed a 2-0 victory on the final day.Arne Slot’s record is WORSE than Erik ten Hag’s
    ARNE SLOT is set to be tasked with a near-impossible job – replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.
    Should he swap the Eredivisie for the Premier League, Slot will follow in the footsteps of fellow follically-challenged Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
    Ten Hag left Ajax to become Manchester United manager in 2022.
    But he has suffered a nightmare spell at Old Trafford and appears to be a dead-man walking despite making the FA Cup final.
    With Slot seemingly destined for Anfield, fans won’t be able to help but compare his record in Holland with Ten Hag’s.
    And Reds supporters won’t like what they see.
    See all the Arne Slot stats… More

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    Kevin De Bruyne’s stunning wife Michele steals the show at Man City’s Premier League title party in sleek outfit

    KEVIN DE BRUYNE’S wife Michele stole the show at Manchester City’s Premier League title party.De Bruyne celebrated a fourth Premier League title in a row and his sixth overall in City colours. Kevin De Bruyne’s wife Michele stole the show at Manchester City’s Premier League title partyDe Bruyne celebrated a fourth Premier League title in a rowMichele stunned in a block topMichele and De Bruyne got married in 2017Credit: instagram @lacroixmicheleAnd the celebrations were jubilant on the Etihad pitch as Wags joined their partners on the field.De Bruyne was captured soaking in the celebrations with his wife Michele, who dressed in a black top. The Belgian, who is originally from Genk, studied at the University of Hasselt in Belgium.She reportedly started dating the Belgium international De Bruyne in 2014 when he was playing for Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga.READ MORE ON WAGSThey went onto marry in 2017 and share three children, Mason, Rome and Suri.De Bruyne helped City to beat West Ham 3-1 and celebrate yet another Premier League title under manager Pep Guardiola. Guardiola said: “For Arsenal to push us to another level – before it was Liverpool and the last two seasons it’s been Arsenal. “This one has been incredible. We get the message, we know they will be there for many years.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Young manager with big talent – they sent us a message that you have to be careful for the next few years. “When I moved here if someone had said I would win six leagues in seven seasons I would say you’re insane – no way. “All these players for Manchester United and Liverpool and Chelsea, all these teams. Now is our period. We are part of that.”De Bruyne’s wife shares snaps from the EtihadCredit: Instagram / @lacroixmicheleDe Bruyne with the Premier League trophyCredit: PAMan City WIN the Premier League for record fourth time in a row as they see off Arsenal on tense final day More