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      Tottenham vs Arsenal: Gunners travel to fierce North London rivals as Premier League title race heats up – team news

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      ARSENAL make the short trip to North London rivals Tottenham for a huge Premier League clash on Super Sunday.The Gunners smashed Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates last time out with former Blue Kai Havertz bagging a stunning double.Kai Havertz netted a double in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Chelsea in midweekCredit: GETTYBen White also scored twice on the night as Arsenal comfortably avoided a potential banana skin in their run-in.Mikel Arteta will be hoping it won’t be another trophy-less season for his superb side, but they must win the Premier League title for the first time since 2003/04 for that to be the case.Tottenham go into Sunday’s clash without any midweek hangover as they look to beat their North London rivals for the first time since May 12, 2022.Spurs are battling it out with Aston Villa for a spot in the top-4, with the likes of Manchester United and Newcastle ready to pounce if any slip-ups are made.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhen is Tottenham vs Arsenal?
      Tottenham vs Arsenal will take place on Sunday, April 28.
      Kick off will be at 2pm BST.
      The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host.
      What TV channel is Tottenham vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?
      Tottenham vs Arsenal will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Sky Sports customers can live stream all the action via the NOW app/website.
      Alternatively, you can keep up to date with the match by following SunSport’s live blog.
      Team newsThe hosts will be without full-back Destiny Udogie after he was ruled out for the remainder of the season with a thigh injury that required surgery.Ange Postecoglou will be sweating over the fitness of right-back Pedro Porro following his second half withdrawal against Newcastle last time out.Most read in FootballRicharlison has missed Spurs’ last two Premier League games but could return for Sunday’s North London derby.For the Gunners, Gabriel Magalhaes went down with an ankle issue against Chelsea in midweek but was fit enough to finish the match and is expected to slot in a centre-back this weekend.Jurrien Timber featured in his first game for eight months on Monday, starring in a 2-2 draw for the Under-21s away to Blackburn Rovers.Sunday is likely to come too soon for the summer arrival, but the Dutchman could still play a part in the run-in.What are the odds?Match result
      Tottenham – 13/5
      Draw – 14/5
      Arsenal – 20/23
      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power and are correct at the time of publication. More

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      Watch loved-up Arsenal fans’ romantic dancing in Emirates stands after 5-0 demolition of Chelsea

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      A PAIR of Arsenal fans have gone viral after being shown dancing and kissing on TV.The jubilant Gooners had just watched their team beat Chelsea 5-0 at the Emirates.Two Arsenal fans were seen merrily dancing in the crowdCredit: X / footballontntThe pair were elated at their side’s 5-0 win over ChelseaCredit: X / footballontntThey shared a kiss together in the standsCredit: X / footballontntTheir moment was shown on TV by TNT SportsCredit: X / footballontntAt full time, the loved-up supporters were shown on TNT Sports.As pundits spoke, the camera feed showed the pair beaming and jigging as music blared.The duo twirled before sharing a series of kisses.Their moment did not go unnoticed by fans online.READ MORE ON ARSENALOne wrote on social media: “We can’t be having this winning the league lads.”While a second joked: “They were all walking out last week vs villa with 10 mins to go.”And a third posted: “Good lord. I’m off social media for months if they win it.”Another added: “Deduct them points.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut a further social media user did say: “Good for them.”Arsenal’s thumping win over Chelsea saw them climb three points clear of Liverpool and four above Manchester City at the top of the table.Chelsea influencer Astrid Wett leaves nasty ‘surprise’ for Mikel Arteta at Emirates before huge clash with ArsenalJurgen Klopp’s men could go back level if they beat Everton this evening, although will still trail on goal difference.City, meanwhile, have two games in hand – starting with tomorrow’s trip to Brighton.After last night’s Arsenal drubbing, Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino accused his side of downing tools.He said: “We gave up. We conceded a goal so easily for Arsenal.”After ten or 15 minutes we started to play a little bit. We started the game again. We talked about it at half time.“But then we conceded two goals very quickly. You can lose but in the way we competed there is no excuse.“After a tough game at Wembley we needed to provide the energy.“We are showing inconsistency because we have an amazing performance at Wembley and show the extremes.READ MORE SUN STORIES“When we have bad days we are so bad when we are good we are capable of anything.”Arsenal will next be in action on Sunday, when they make the short trip to face Tottenham in the North London Derby.Mauricio Pochettino watched his side ‘give up’ against ArsenalCredit: Getty More

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      Former Chelsea hero Joe Cole blasts Arsenal fans’ ‘fireworks’ celebrations after seeing their team’s 5-0 derby win

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      FORMER Chelsea hero Joe Cole blasted Arsenal fans for their “fireworks” celebrations after last night’s 5-0 demolition derby.The Gunners stunned their London neighbours by running riot at the Emirates.Joe Cole blasted Arsenal’s celebrations after their 5-0 win over ChelseaCredit: TNT SportsCole called out the fans for their ‘fireworks’Credit: TNT SportsTwo goals apiece from Kai Havertz and Ben White led the way for Mikel Arteta’s side, with Leandro Trossard also getting involved.And the result means Arsenal are now three points clear of Liverpool and four of Man City in the title race.As full time rang out in capital’s north last night, loyal Gooners toasted the moment with singing and dancing.But ex-Chelsea star Cole was not overly pleased with the reaction from Arsenal supporters.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe admitted the result was so unpleasant he almost walked out of the stadium at the final whistle.The former winger certainly didn’t stick around to hear Arteta’s gleeful post-match interview.And after being teased by Arsenal favourite Martin Keown, Cole responded by telling Gooners not to get carried away with their “fireworks.”He said: “I was in the back of the cab ready to go home but they told me I had to come back to work.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“No interest in (staying to hear Arteta).”Keown then quipped: “A bit like Chelsea’s team, he went missing!”Chelsea influencer Astrid Wett leaves nasty ‘surprise’ for Mikel Arteta at Emirates before huge clash with ArsenalCole fired back: “Wow! All I will say is, I heard fireworks from the Arsenal fans.“I think that’s a bit early with five games to go. Celebrations were a bit too much.”Arteta’s talk saw him hail Arsenal’s efforts as they bid for a first Premier League title since the Invincibles.He said: “Very happy with the win, with the amount of chances and goals we scored. And with the clean sheet as well, it shows the consistency.“We weren’t disciplined enough with some stuff we did in the first half. We needed to be more disciplined and we did that in the second half.”Joe Cole’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      West Ham, 1998-2003: 150 games, 13 goals

      Chelsea, 2003-2010: 282 games, 39 goals

      Liverpool, 2010-2013: 42 games, 5 goals

      Lille (loan), 2011-2012: 43 games, 9 goals

      West Ham, 2012-2014: 37 games, 5 goals

      Aston Villa, 2014-2016: 16 games, 1 goal

      Coventry (loan), 2015-2016: 22 games, 2 goals

      Tampa Bay Rowdies, 2016-2018: 86 games, 20 goals

      England, 2001-2010: 56 games, 10 goals

      Trophies: Intertoto Cup (West Ham); Premier League x3, FA Cup x2, Carabao Cup, Community Shield (Chelsea) More

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      ‘It was just MINGING’ – Premier League star pooed in bag and hid it in Micah Richards’ car

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      MICAH RICHARDS has revealed how he was the victim of a disgusting prank that left a horrible stench.The former Manchester City star is now a regular face on our TV screens for BBC’s long-running show Match of the Day and Sky Sports.Micah Richards revealed a gross tale on the latest The Rest Is Football PodcastCredit: Youtube @TheRestIsFootballRichards and the Premier League’s all-time top scorer Alan Shearer are also part of the new hit podcast The Rest Is Football, which is hosted by MOTD pal Gary Lineker.The three former footy stars have provided plenty of laugh-out-loud moments since.Shearer revealed how he once caught an unknown couple getting kinky on a piano in his hotel room.England legend Lineker was left hot and bothered on-air after being called out by Richards for “sexual innuendo” on the hilarious podcast as well.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the s*** hit the fan this week as 35-year-old Richards recalled a gross story from his playing days.After revealing he and his team-mates used to do the “usual” pranking around cutting laces he then dropped a bombshell.“Someone, and I still don’t know who it is to this day, basically s*** in a bag and put it in a little box – you know you have your boot, then underneath your boot, which you never go there unless you get a flat tyre.“I kept taking my car to the car wash and basically there was something not right.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“My car is stinking and I cannot find where it’s coming from. I’m not joking, can you sort it out.“I must have got my car washed 50 times. But still the stench.”Micah Richards apologises to Frank Lampard on live TV but Chelsea legend has perfect responseRichards, who also played for Fiorentina and Aston Villa, continued: “So one day I got a flat tyre, and I think I can do everything so I change the tyre.“I pulled the flap up that has all your tools in it, underneath the tools this poo had turned grey.“It was just minging!”Richards then issued a plea, adding: “Please, whoever did that, can you just own up now.“It’s been ten or fifteen years, admit it.”Meanwhile, Richards apologised to Frank Lampard live on air after a bust-up dating back nearly 20 years ago.But the Chelsea legend had the perfect response as Shearer joked about what Richards “really called him” backstage.Lamps joined the pair and Lineker for BBC’s coverage of Chelsea vs Manchester City in the FA Cup semi final when talk turned to an infamous incident between him and Richards that occurred in 2007 when the Blues hammered Man City 6-0 in the Premier League.Richards admitted in October that he had vowed to “smash” Lampard on the field after he was blanked by his opponent in the tunnel but he is now full of regret.He said: “It was 6-0, I was at fault for probably five of the goals.“I’d like to apologise, live on air.”Lampard graciously said: “You haven’t got to apologise. I was probably in the zone.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut cheeky Shearer could not resist chiming in with: “That’s not what you were saying in the dressing room two hours ago before Frank arrived!“Tell him what you really called him!” More

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      RIP Chelsea FC – Blues fans turn on Pochettino’s team after club set unwanted record in shocking 5-0 rout at Arsenal

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      CHELSEA supporters viciously turned on the club after they made unwanted history when getting thrashed at Arsenal.The Blues were blown away as the Gunners romped to a 5-0 win in the London derby last night.Chelsea made unwanted history as they were trounced 5-0 at ArsenalCredit: EPAThat moved Arsenal three points clear at the top of the Premier League table, but it was a night to forget for their rivals.Leandro Trossard broke the deadlock early on but it was not until the second half that the onslaught began.Ben White and ex-Chelsea forward Kai Havertz both grabbed a brace as Mauricio Pochettino brought on extra defensive reinforcements to keep the score down.The dire display even led to a young Blues fan being spotted holding up a sign in the away end that read: “I don’t want your shirt. I want you to fight for ours.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe result capped a miserable few days for Pochettino after they were beaten by Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final.And it also means that Chelsea, who sit ninth in the top-flight table,  have now conceded a whopping 57 goals this season.That is the most that the club have conceded since the formation of the Premier League in 1992/93.To make matters even worse, things could get even grimmer as they still have six matches left to play.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd fed-up fans vented their fury on social media afterwards, with one saying: “70 at the end won’t be surprising.“I think the lion in our logo has even given up on us, is he still in there?”How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important playerAnother wrote: “RIP CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB 1905 – 2023. It’s not Chelsea anymore.”“I heard someone saying there is some improvement from last season,” posted a fellow fan.“I will just laugh and let Chelsea become whatever they want. It is better they change the name to something else.”A fourth said: “This club is falling apart.”While a fifth added: “What a mess. How can it get worse?Meanwhile, Thiago Silva’s wife Belle rubbed salt into Chelsea wounds after they were hammered by Arsenal.MAURICIO POCHETTINO – WE GAVE UPHere’s what the Chelsea boss had to say after their hammering by the Gunners:
      “It’s not difficult to explain, everyone saw we didn’t compete from the beginning of the game.
      “After we conceded the team was so soft. I’m so disappointed with the start because we’re supposed to have full energy and compete better.
      “We were not aggressive and we did not concentrate on situations where it is easy to find the solution. That is why I’m so disappointed.”
      He added: “We were talking at half-time to start in a different way. But we did not.
      “When we conceded the third goal the team gave up. It was tough on them.
      “We competed really well against Manchester City, it was a fantastic game. But then we did not compete three days later. Maybe we were not fresh.
      “It’s not fair to talk about the players we are missing. From the start of the season we have been missing so many players every single week.
      “The team showed a lack of capacity to resist – that is what is the problem.”

      Silva, 39, came off the bench after 78 minutes to provide experience to a youthful Chelsea starting XI.And after the game, the centre-back’s wife appeared to take aim at the poor performance.Belle, 37, simply tweeted three emojis – which mean see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil – which suggest she is not allowed to speak her mind honestly.READ MORE SUN STORIESThis is not the first time the outspoken Wag has made a dig at Chelsea.After a 4-2 loss to Wolves in February, she appeared to call for Mauricio Pochettino to be sacked. More

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      Former Man Utd star Carlos Tevez, 40, rushed to hospital after suffering chest pains

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      FORMER Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been admitted to hospital after suffering chest pains.The 40-year-old, one of only 14 footballers to play for both Manchester United and Manchester City, spent the night at a clinic in the upmarket Buenos Aires neighbourhood of San Isidro after seeking medical help.Former Man Utd star Carlos Tevez has been rushed to hospital with chest painsTevez, who currently manages Independiente, will undergo further tests todayThe retired striker was due to undergo more tests today at another nearby hospital.The club Tevez manages, top-flight Argentinian side Independiente, confirmed his hospital admission overnight as it said the initial results had been “satisfactory.”Local reports have linked the problems to stress. Tevez has yet to make any official comment.Independente said in an overnight statement on X, formerly Twitter, after initially denying the father-of-three had been admitted to hospital: “Our coach, Carlos Tevez, went to the La Trinidad Hospital in San Isidro with chest pain.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“They carried out the corresponding tests and they were satisfactory.“Today he will continue with a series of tests scheduled in advance as part of a general check-up.”It added in a subsequent message: “Carlos Tevez will be hospitalised as a precaution until the corresponding tests are completed.”It was not immediately clear whether he would be able to attend a club training session scheduled for later today.Most read in FootballThe hospital where he is set to undergo further tests has been named as the Finochietto Hospital in Buenos Aires.Tevez is understood to suffer from high blood pressure and regularly undergoes medical checks.Carlos Tevez in emotional last goodbye with Diego Maradona at Boca Juniors as pair embrace before his death He sparked speculation about his future as Independiente coach after suspending a press conference following the club’s elimination from a cup competition earlier this month.He was rushed to hospital last year following a domestic accident.Wayne Rooney revealed in February Tevez was the footballer he most enjoyed playing with during his career.The pair played together between 2007 and 2009 before the latter signed for United’s rivals Manchester City.United won the Premier League title in both of Tevez’s seasons with the club and also lifted the Champions League in 2008 and the League Cup in 2009.Carlos Tevez’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      Boca Juniors, 2001-2005: 110 games, 38 goals

      Corinthians, 2005-2006: 76 games, 46 goals

      West Ham, 2006-2007: 29 games, 7 goals

      Man Utd, 2007-2009: 99 games, 34 goals

      Man City, 2009-2013: 148 games, 73 goals

      Juventus, 2013-2015: 95 games, 50 goals

      Boca Juniors, 2015-2016: 56 games, 25 goals

      Shanghai Shenhua, 2017: 20 games, 4 goals

      Boca Juniors, 2018-2021: 113 games, 31 goals

      Argentina, 2004-2015: 76 games, 13 goals

      Trophies: Premiera Division x5, Argentine Cup, Pro League Cup, Argentine Super Cup, Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, Intercontinental Cup (Boca); Brazilian Championship (Corinthians); Premier League x2, Carabao Cup, Community Shield, Champions League, Club World Cup (Man Utd); Premier League, FA Cup, Community Shield (Man City); Serie A x2, Italian Cup, Italian Super Cup (Juventus); Chinese FA Cup (Shanghai); South American U20 Championship, 2004 Olympics Gold Medal (Argentina) More

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      Mauricio Pochettino accuses Chelsea players of ‘giving up’ in gutless 5-0 loss to Arsenal saying ‘there is no excuse’

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      CHELSEA boss Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of ‘giving up’ during their shocking 5-0 defeat at Arsenal.Arsenal earned their biggest win ever over Chelsea as Kai Havertz scored twice against his former team.Mauricio Pochettino’s side were trounced by Arsenal at the EmiratesCredit: GettyChelsea never got going against the Prem leadersCredit: ReutersAnd most Blues fans in the Emirates Stadium left midway through the second half as the team raised the white flag.Pochettino said: “We gave up.“We conceded a goal so easily for Arsenal. After ten or 15 minutes we started to play a little bit. We started the game again. We talked about it at half time.“But then we conceded two goals very quickly. You can lose but in the way we competed there is no excuse.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“After a tough game at Wembley we needed to provide the energy.“We are showing inconsistency because we have an amazing performance at Wembley and show the extremes.“When we have bad days we are so bad when we are good we are capable of anything.“We can be low and go high in a few days.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“No. There are too many details and circumstances why this happened.”We need to make sure it doesn’t happen again. The club is building a new project and way to operate.How Arteta’s tactical masterstroke turned Havertz into Arsenal’s most important player“It is always a risk to take when you build a new squad that sometimes the circumstances are not helping.“We cannot blame the players, the circumstances are bigger than the players.”You cannot blame young guys that came here to fight a team like this fighting for the Premier League.”You cannot be unfair on the players.”Pochettino, 52, witnessed a horror performance from his sideCredit: Reuters More

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      Picture that sums dismal Chelsea up after gutless 5-0 loss to Arsenal as Rio Ferdinand slams match as ‘men against boys’

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      CHELSEA’S dismal defeat to Arsenal was summed up by a young fan in the away end at The Emirates.The Blues were thrashed 5-0 in what was Mauricio Pochettino’s heaviest defeat of his Stamford Bridge reign.A young fan summed up the feeling at ChelseaCredit: ReutersRio Ferdinand slammed the Blues performance against ArsenalMauricio Pochettino suffered his heaviest defeat as Chelsea bossCredit: AlamyArsenal ran rampant with four goals in 18 second-half minutes as Chelsea’s unbeaten run went flying out of the window.And the latest catastrophe in what has been a horrid season was summed up by a child watching their beloved Blues.They held up a sign that read: “I don’t want your shirt!”I want you to want to fight for ours.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChelsea captain Conor Gallagher was asked about the sign during his post-match press interference.Responding to a question about the sign suggesting that Chelsea players don’t work hard enough, he said: ‘“Well we are definitely putting the effort in. “I know how much it means to all the boys, I know it’s been said many times, it’s a very young squad with not much experience as a team in the Premier League.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“We have had a lots of ups and downs and we are still improving and working together as a team to get to the next level.“Today was one of those days that we were nowhere near it. “We need to dust ourselves off and also look at the performance and where we can improve and all the mistakes where we can put it right and move onto the next one.”Rio Ferdinand slammed the Chelsea display after the game, claiming they were second best all over the pitch.He said on BT Sport: “They [Chelsea] were second best all over the pitch today. This was men against boys.”They have been good in recent weeks and this season but today I thought they were way off it.Chelsea legend’s daughter shows off stunning figure in backless leopard-print swimsuit”No Palmer, they were men against boys and they got absolutely destroyed today.”Chelsea have suffered a few days to forget after losing the FA Cup semi-final to Manchester City in agonising fashion.They have now lost 11 Premier League games this season and are 30 points off table toppers Arsenal. More