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      Chelsea star Cole Palmer rocks up at McDonald’s drive-through but fans joke ‘they don’t do chippy chips’

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      COLE PALMER rocked up to McDonald’s for a spot of dinner during the international break after missing England’s double win under Lee Carsley.Chelsea star Palmer withdrew from the latest Three Lions squad after picking up a knock to his knee in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United this month.Cole Palmer enjoyed a cheeky trip to a McDonald’s during the international breakCredit: XHe missed England’s wins after picking up a knee knock with ChelseaCredit: GettyPalmer pulled through to play all 90 minutes in the 1-1 stalemate with Arsenal a week later.But he opted to miss England’s wins over Greece and the Republic of Ireland to properly recover for Saturday’s trip to Leicester.And while regaining his strength, Palmer decided to treat himself with a late-night trip to Maccies.A picture shared on social media showed Palmer in the driver’s seat of a silver car which had pulled up to a drive-through window.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Chelsea star was all smiles as he looked at the camera, which was being held from inside the McDonald’s.And on either side of the open window stood two workers who posed performing Palmer’s trademark ‘cold’ celebration.Palmer’s impromptu trip for a cheeky meal went down well with fans, although one warned the forward he would not be getting his hands on his favourite “chippy chips”.The supporter said: “They don’t do chippy chips.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother declared: “It’s too cold in here.”One noted: “Mc Chippy Chip.”Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca comments on Cole Palmer injury after draw with Arsenal Another added: “The influence is crazy.”Palmer enjoyed an incredible debut season with Chelsea last term following a move from Man City.He scored 22 goals and assisted 11 more in 34 games under former boss Mauricio Pochettino.And Palmer is looking just as sharp with Enzo Maresca, helping himself to seven goals and five assists in 11 outings in the new campaign.His form is likely to have resulted in a few of his favourite post-match Chinese dinners, which includes the legendary “chippy chips.”Palmer previously said: “(Favourite post-match meal?) Chinese, salt-and-pepper chicken, rice. Not salt-and-pepper chips, too much.“You know chippy chips? They have to be them chips or you don’t get them. Curry sauce, noodles.” More

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      Arsenal ‘eye sporting director who discovered Kylian Mbappe to replace Edu’ following Nottingham Forest move

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      ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a swoop for Luis Campos as their new sporting director.The Gunners have a role to fill upstairs following the shock departure of club legend Edu Gaspar.Arsenal are eyeing PSG’s Luis Campos as their new sporting directorCredit: RexThe Gunners were left rocked by the shock departure of Edu GasparCredit: GettyThe Invincibles title winner helped transform Mikel Arteta’s side into title contenders.But he stunned Arsenal by announcing his exit earlier this month to take up a position as chief executive of Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis’ footballing empire.The Gunners now lack a driving spark in the transfer market.And with Arteta’s men already nine points behind league leaders Liverpool, January reinforcements may be needed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSky Sports claims a number of names are under consideration, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Simon Rolfes and ex-Real Sociedad man Roberto Olabe.But at the top of Arsenal’s list is none other than Paris Saint-Germain chief Campos.The Portuguese scout supremo currently has the title of ‘Football Advisor’ at PSG.Campos joined the French champs in 2022, two years after leaving Lille, while still working as an external advisor with Spanish side Celta Vigo.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnd he has overseen a whopping £640million-worth of spending in five transfer windows, bringing in stars like Vitinha, Ousmane Dembele and Randal Kolo Muani.Before PSG, Celta and Lille, where he signed Victor Osimhen, Campos made his name as sporting director at Monaco between 2013 and 2016.Former Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe pictured on night out with porn star Teanna Trump after cryptic relationship hintsLuis Campos’ most notable transfersMonacoKylian MbappeRadamel FalcaoJames RodriguezAnthony MartialRicardo CarvalhoDimitar BerbatovBernardo SilvaTiemoue BakayokoThomas LemarLilleNicolas PepeRafael LeaoJose FonteVictor OsimhenRenato SanchesJonathan DavidSven BotmanAngel GomesPSGNuno MendesFabian RuizRandal Kolo MuaniManuel UgarteOusmane DembeleLucas HernandezXavi SimonsBradley BarcolaJoao NevesIn that time he helped them sign huge names like Bernardo Silva, Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez.And a year after Campos left, Monaco stormed to the Ligue 1 title with a team full of his signings also including Fabinho, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Thomas Lemar.Campos was also in charge when a certain Kylian Mbappe first joined Monaco’s academy in the summer of 2013.And Arsenal could now be the next stop on his footballing journey.Campos’ contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires in 2025, and there have so far been no talks to keep him in the French capital beyond that.It remains to be seen whether Arsenal, should they decide Campos is indeed their man, move now or wait until the end of the season.But it’s understood they are in no rush to appoint Edu’s successor, with his No2 Jason Ayto and head of recruitment James Ellis currently tiding things over.Edu’s 35 signings rankedEDU oversaw the arrival of 35 players during his time at the club.Some worked out better than others.Here, SunSport ranks them from worst to best…35. Nicolas Pepe (£72m)34. Willian (Free)33. David Luiz (£8m)32. Runar Alex Runarsson (£2m)31. Mat Ryan (Loan)30. Fabio Vieira (£34m)29. Neto (Loan)28. Marquinhos (£3m)27. Nuno Tavares (£8m)26. Matt Turner (£5m)25. Cedric Soares (Free)24. Albert Sambi Lokonga (£17m)23. Pablo Mari (£5m)22. Dani Ceballos (Loan)21. Raheem Sterling (Loan)20. Jakub Kiwior (£17m)19. Jorginho (£12m)18. Riccardo Calafiori (£42m)17. Kieran Tierney (£25m)16. Takehiro Tomiyasu (£20m)15. Mikel Merino (£28m)14. Aaron Ramsdale (£24m)13. Oleksandr Zinchenko (£30m)12. Gabriel Jesus (£45m)11. Kai Havertz (£65m)10. Jurrien Timber (£38m)9. Gabriel Martinelli (£6m)8. David Raya (£27m)7. Leandro Trossard (£20m)6. Thomas Partey (£45m)5. Ben White (£50m)4. Gabriel Magalhaes (£27m)3. Declan Rice (£105m)2. William Saliba (£27m)1. Martin Odegaard (£30m)Click here to read more Arsenal stories. More

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      Inside Arsenal’s 80,000-seater new stadium plans to transform Emirates into Premier League’s biggest ground

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      ARSENAL are exploring ways to expand the Emirates’ capacity to 80,000, according to reports.The Gunners’ home stadium opened in 2006 following their departure from Highbury.Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium holds just over 60,000 fansCredit: GettyThe Gunners are reportedly considering expanding their home stadiumCredit: PAEmirates Stadium’s capacity currently stands at 60,704.According to Bloomberg, they are interested in raising this number to around 80,000.Club chiefs are said to be keen on making their home stadium even more lucrative on matchdays.And they are also wary of being left behind by other clubs.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSSince the Emirates opened its doors 18 years ago, Tottenham delivered their new stadium in 2019.Tottenham Hotspur Stadium boasts incredible hospitality facilities, and also a bigger 62,850 capacity.If Arsenal succeed in expanding the Emirates, their stadium would become the biggest in the Premier League.Old Trafford can currently hold the most at 75,653, while Tottenham are second on 62,850.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAI’s impression of how an 80,000-seat Emirates Stadium could lookWest Ham’s London Stadium is just behind Spurs’ ground on 62,500.While the much-upgraded Anfield hosts 61,276.Sky Sports pundits announce never-before-seen broadcast for huge Arsenal vs Man Utd clash Discussions over Arsenal’s potential stadium renovations are said to be at an “early stage”.No firm decision has yet been made over the project.The Gunners’ upgraded stadium would stand only behind Wembley Stadium.England’s national stadium holds 90,000 fans, having opened in 2007.The Emirates’s facilities currently lag behind those of Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Rex More

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      New Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim handed another injury blow before he even starts as star limps off on international duty

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      MANCHESTER UNITED star Victor Lindelof has suffered an injury on international duty.The Swede, 30, lined up for his country against Slovakia in the Nations League on Saturday.Victor Lindelof suffered an injury on international dutyCredit: GettyLindelof, 30, was helped off by medical staffCredit: RexLindelof wore the captain’s armband, but was forced off less than half an hour into the contest.The extent of the centre-back’s injury is not yet known.But he needed to be helped off the pitch by two members of Sweden’s medical staff, before later being seen on crutches.Lindelof has struggled for action at Man Utd so far this season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe began the campaign with a toe injury, which ruled him out until late September.He is yet to start a game in the Premier League this term, and has played twice in the Europa League.His hopes of impressing new boss Ruben Amorim may have been dashed by his injury woe.Amorim, 39, is known to have deployed a back three formation at Sporting.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSLindelof was later seen on crutchesCredit: RexWith Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro having both missed time this season, Lindelof will be keen to stake a claim.Earlier this week Amorim was dealt a significant blow with Argentine national team medics having identified a “significant hip injury” in Lisandro Martinez.Man Utd fans claim Ruben Amorim could be ‘new Jurgen Klopp’ after heartwarming gesture on stadium tourThe defender will now be assessed by Man Utd’s medical staff.Amorim is set to take charge of his first game as Red Devils boss next Sunday.Following the conclusion of the international break, United will travel to Portman Road to take on Ipswich.Amorim has received one fitness boost, with full-back Tyrell Malacia having returned to action for Man Utd’s Under-21s following 17 months out with a knee injury. More

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      Liverpool ‘identify Mo Salah transfer replacement’ with Egyptian star’s contract expiring in summer and no deal agreed

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      LIVERPOOL have identified Lyon star Rayan Cherki as a potential replacement for Mo Salah, according to reports.Salah is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with Paris Saint-Germain also interested.Liverpool are interested in winger Rayan CherkiCredit: GettyLiverpool are reported to be on the look out for his long-term replacement, and are said to like the look of Eintracht Frankfurt hotshot Omar Marmoush.The Reds are now understood to have identified Cherki as a possible replacement instead, report L’Equipe.Cherki, 21, has a year left on his deal although Lyon have the option to extend.However the French club may need to sell due to their rising debt, which stands at £422million.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLigue 1 have placed a transfer embargo on the club and they will lose their top-flight status at the end of the season unless they improve their situation and avoid going into administration.Cherki made his France debut earlier this year and has scored 19 goals in 152 appearances for Lyon.He has remained coy when asked about his future in the past, suggesting he is focused only on Lyon.Speaking earlier this year, he said: “I don’t think about what’s next at all.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”My future will wait, until the end of the season. Lyon comes first. When the time comes to ask the question, we will ask it, but it is not yet the time.”Fulham have also been tipped to make a move for Cherki after failing with a £35million offer last January.Top 10 highest-paid Premier League starsFive Mo Salah strops at LiverpoolFive times things have got heated during Mo Salah’s Liverpool career.West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024Salah gets into a heated argument with Klopp as he refuses to shake the manager’s hand before coming on at the London Stadium.Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024Salah shakes his head as he is subbed off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over the basement club.Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023Salah storms off the pitch after being replaced on 77 minutes on the first day of the season.Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020Salah throws his arms up in the air and barely looks at Klopp after being subbed off. Brighton go on to equalise with a last minute penalty.Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019Salah gets in a public spat with Sadio Mane after failing to pass to the winger. Team-mate Roberto Firmino says the row had been brewing for some time.Read the full article from Jack Rosser More

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      Chelsea injury blow to key midfielder as his international boss details ‘hamstring injury’ that is ‘bothering him’

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      CHELSEA have suffered a major injury blow as Romeo Lavia’s injury problems resurfaced on Nations League duty. Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco has confirmed that Lavia was unable to train with his Belgium team-mates this week.Chelsea have suffered a fresh injury below to Romeo LaviaCredit: GettyLavia has suffered a knock in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with ArsenalCredit: RexTedesco told RTL Sports: “I think Romeo Lavia has a hamstring problem.”It was bothering him this morning and we didn’t want to risk him.”The midfielder was forced off in the closing stages of Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal but still reported for international duty with Belgium.But despite insisting he “should be fine”, Lavia was not selected to feature in the Red Devils’ 1-0 defeat to Italy.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnd he will not be involved against Israel on Sunday either.Lavia’s lack of action has left Chelsea fans and Enzo Maresca sweating on his fitness. The 20-year-old missed the entire 2023-24 campaign following his £50m arrival at Stamford Bridge last summer.He was also unavailable for four games in August and September with a thigh issue.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSBut the former Southampton star has enjoyed a superb Premier League campaign in Maresca’s new-look midfield. Lavia has formed a formidable partnership with Moises Caicedo since being introduced to the starting XI.Chelsea fans lose their minds as club legend RETURNS in Lavia announcement video and beg him to ‘sign one-year deal’The £165m pairing have even pushed Argentina World Cup star Enzo Fernandez out of the starting line-up.Fernandez’ benching amounts to a huge midfield conundrum as the 23-year-old Argentine was brought in on a £107m price tag.Maresca admitted only last month that he was “afraid” of Lavia potentially getting injured.Chelsea will hope Lavia will be fit when they return to action against Leicester City on 23 November.Meanwhile, those in West London stand on tender hooks to see how Cole Palmer is too.The 22-year-old Prem star was spotted limping after the Arsenal game and withdrew from England’s Nations League duty.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut Palmer wore a disguise as he rocked up to watch Stockport County beat Wrexham 1-0 in League One on Saturday. More

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      Tottenham suffer yet MORE injury woe as £30m summer signing shares photo from hospital bed after surgery

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      TOTTENHAM star Wilson Odobert has undergone hamstring surgery.The Frenchman, 19, has barely featured for Ange Postecoglou’s side since sealing a £30million switch from Burnley in August.Wilson Odobert initially suffered a hamstring injury against CoventryCredit: PAOdobert, 19, shared a snap from his hospital bedCredit: INSTAGRAM / @wilson.odobertOdobert started Prem matches against Everton and Newcastle before making a cameo from the bench against Arsenal.He then suffered a hamstring injury just 18 minutes into Tottenham’s Carabao Cup clash with Coventry on September 18.The injury initially sidelined him for around five weeks, before he made a brief return from the bench in Spurs’ 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar last month.Odobert then suffered a further setback, before the decision was made for him to go under the knife in a bid to fix the issue.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPostecoglou said at the time: “(It’s) not exactly the same (injury) but (it’s the) same area.”A club statement has since read: “We can confirm that Wilson Odobert underwent surgery to his right hamstring yesterday (Saturday 16 November).”The 19-year-old will continue to be closely monitored by our medical team to determine when he can return to training.”Odobert posted a picture of himself in his London hospital bed.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOdobert made a brief return to action against AZ AlkmaarCredit: AlamyTottenham are sweating on several players’ fitness ahead of their trip to Manchester City next Saturday.Micky van de Ven missed out on their recent 2-1 defeat to Ipswich with a hamstring issue.Ange Postecoglou shows his disappointment after Tottenham loss to Ipswich Forward Richarlison is a long-term absentee having suffered a serious hamstring injury against Aston Villa.Cristian Romero was substituted at half-time during Argentina’s 2-1 defeat to Paraguay last Friday, having reportedly felt pain in his foot.While teenage wonderkid Mikey Moore, 17, has missed recent matches through illness.Tottenham go into next weekend’s clash with City sat 10th in the Premier League table after 11 games.Postecoglou’s men have won five and lost five so far this season, with their one draw coming on the opening day against Leicester.Spurs will next face a City side that they dumped out of the Carabao Cup last month.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Chelsea flop Benoit Badiashile offered way out of Stamford Bridge nightmare with shock transfer to European giants

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      CHELSEA star Benoit Badiashile could be set for a January exit, according to reports.The Frenchman, 23, has struggled for game time this season under Enzo Maresca.Benoit Badiashile has been linked with a Chelsea exitCredit: RexBadiashile has been a regular in the cups, starting every Europa Conference League and Carabao Cup tie thus far.But in the Premier League he has been limited to just one 37-minute cameo.According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, Badiashile has attracted interest from Serie A giants Juventus.Thiago Motta’s side are eager to strengthen their back-line in January, following long-term injuries suffered by Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt’s claimed that Juve would be interested in a permanent or loan switch in order to bring Badiashile in.The centre-back cost the Blues £35million when he signed from Monaco nearly two years ago.He has since played 41 times for Chelsea in all competitions, having suffered with groin and hamstring injuries.This season boss Maresca has preferred Levi Colwill and Wesley Fofana as his centre-back pairing.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhile he also has Tosin Adarabioyo and Axel Disasi to call upon.The Blues have so far defied pre-season expectations and sit third in the Premier League.How Cucurella trapped Saka AGAIN with simple trick but Chelsea have critical Palmer problemLast time out they drew 1-1 with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Following the international break they return to action next Saturday, when they travel to Maresca’s former club Leicester. More