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      Wolves 0-2 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners go back top of Premier League table after goals from Trossard and Odegaard

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      ARSENAL have beaten Wolves 2-0 to go back to the top of the Premier League table.The Gunners took the lead after Leandro Trossard’s superb strike just before half time.Martin Odegaard made sure of all three points with a 95th-minute finish from the tightest of angles as Mikel Arteta’s side put pressure on title rivals Manchester City and Livepool.
      Match result: Wolves 0-2 Arsenal
      Wolves team: Sa, S. Bueno, Kilman, Toti, Doherty, Traore, Joao Gomes, H. Bueno, Doyle, Hwang, Chirewa
      Arsenal team: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior, Rice, Havertz, Odegaard, Saka, Trossard, Jesus
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      It is going to be a massive week in Arsenal’s push for the Premier League title.
      They face Chelsea at The Emirates next before they go into a crunch North London derby against Tottenham.
      Their fierce rivals would love nothing more than to derail their chances of winning the league.
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      Copy linkCopiedGunners learn from last season’s heartache
      Arsenal fans will be hoping that Mikel Arteta’s side learnt a lot of lessons from how they threw away the title last season.
      They need to show some grit and steely determination if they are going to force Man City into making an error.
      That started today at Molineux, a pivotal game they needed to win after last week’s defeat against Aston Villa.
      Copy linkCopiedRice perfect side for title takeaway
      Declan Rice was voted the ‘man of the match’ at Molineux this evening.
      Even as the game went into added time, he making lung-bursting runs forward trying to get his side another goal.
      He was heavily involved in Odegaard’s goal and put in a talismanic performance for The Gunners.

      Copy linkCopiedGunners take big stride in title race
      Arsenal find themselves one point clear of Man City now.
      More importantly, they will play anotheer game before the defending champions are back in action.
      That means they could be four points clear by that stage.
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      It was a dominant performance from Arsenal and although they struggled to create chances at times, they did enough for the victory.
      Arteta will see this as a big win after two defeats as they have managed to stop the rot.
      If they are to stand any chance of winning the title, they are likely to need five wins from their remaining games.

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      The referee brings the game to a close.
      It is a big win for Mikel Arteta’s side in the title race.
      Arsenal are top of the Premier League table once again.
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      90+6. As Arsenal push forward, Rice finds Odegaard wide in the box.
      He looks to cut the ball back but it is blocked.
      The Norwegian retains the ball and whips a left-footed shot into the back of the net from a tight angle.
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      90+4. Rice gets down the byline and putting a teasing ball into the box that is put behind for a corner.
      As they work another short one, Rice shoots from some distance but Jose Sa beats the effort back out.
      Wolves are struggling to hold onto the ball now.
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      90+2. Lemina wins the ball off Gabriel in a wide position and is fouled by the centre back.
      He has caused some problems for Arsenal since his introduction.
      Saka cuts inside from the right and weaves his way into the box but his right-footed shot goes high into the stands.
      Chance to put the game to bed there.
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      90. It looks like time is running out for the hosts.
      Arsenal will be looking to hold onto their clean sheet now.
      If they do, it will be another three points in the bag for The Gunners.
      We are going to have six additonal minutes.
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      88. Raya comes out of his box to intercept the ball.
      He controls it before trying to punt the ball downfield but slices into the crowd.
      The is probably the biggest cheer from the home fans so far this evening.
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      86. Lemina is receiving some treatment as he was clattered by Raya as he came to catch the ball.
      The last Gary O’Neil needs now is anymore injuries.
      He is walking gingerly but seems able to continue.
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      84. Odegaard is penalised for a foul deep in his own half.
      Chance for Wolves to get some players forward.
      The ball is lofted into the box and too close to Raya who comes off his line to gather.
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      82. As we move into the final ten minutes of the match, this game is still finely poised.
      Wolves are growing in confidence and trying to ask more questions of Arsenal defensively.
      Ait-Nouri is dispossessed out wide and felt he was fouled but the referee is not interested.
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      80. Wolves start playing some crisp, passing football.
      They work it from one end of the pitch to the other.
      Sarabia looks to drive a cross into the box but it is well gathered by Raya in the Arsenal goal.
      Partey comes on for Jesus for the visitors.
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      78. The visitors counter with pace as red and white shirts stream forward.
      Saka clips a cross into the box which is met by the head of Havertz.
      The defender does well to control it on his chest and volley the ball clear.
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      76. Doherty looks to whip in a cross but it deflects behind for a corner.
      O’Neil uses the break in play to bring on Ait-Nouri and Sarabia for Chirewa and Doherty.
      The cross comes in and it is half-cleared by The Gunners.
      Traore tries his luck from distance but that is never going to trouble the keeper as it sails well wide of the target.
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      74. Gary O’Neil is readying some more changes for the hosts.
      While they are well clear of the bottom of the table, Wolves are still looking to get something out of this game.
      Nerves will set in a little more with Arsenal as we get to the closing stages of the game and they still only have a slender lead.
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      72. Lemina cuts onto his left foot and gets a shot away but Raya saves.
      Arsenal go straight up the other end and White drills a shot that Sa saves with his feet.
      The flag then goes up for an offside that occurred sometime in 2024.
      Trossard is replaced by Martinelli for the visitors.
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      70. The referee awards another free kick to The Gunners.
      Boos and jeers ring out from the stands as they feel the referee is giving everything the way of the visitors.
      Arsenal will be keen to protect what they have now.
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      68. The hosts are starting to see more of the ball in Arsenal half now.
      As Wolves try to play the ball out from the back, Jose Sa almost gifts the ball to Havertz.
      Fortunately for O’Neil’s side the German cannot get it under control.
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      66. Saliba and Chirewa have a coming together just outside the box.
      The Wolves’ player was looking for a free kick for the challenge.
      Paul Tierney was not interested at all.
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      64. While this stays at one-nil, Wolves are still in this game.
      The stats would show that Arteta’s side have controlled this game but they really need to kill the game off.
      Otherwise they leave themselves open to the sucker punch.
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      62. Jesus goes down as he is caught in the mouth with a hand.
      The referee immediately awards the visitors another free kick situation.
      While there was minimal contact with the player, the way he was rolling around on the floor holding his face was almost laughable.
      Maybe that could be a trophy option in the future, the first Arsenal player to be awarded an Oscar.
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      Five Man City stars ‘thinking of leaving’ in summer transfer with Premier League teams ‘queuing up’ for Jack Grealish

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      JACK GREALISH could lead an exodus from Manchester City this summer.The former Aston Villa trickster, 28, has fallen down the pecking order since the arrival of Jeremy Doku at the start of the season.Manchester City could have a very different line-up next seasonCredit: AFPPep Guardiola faces a mass exodus this summerCredit: ReutersPep Guardiola’s Citizens will not defend last season’s sensational Treble after crashing out of the Champions League to Real Madrid on penalties.And there could be a real changing of the guard this summer with Spanish outlet Nacional claiming five stars are keen to leave.Grealish tops the list and it is reported that there are a host of Premier League clubs desperate to land the England international.Kalvin Phillips – currently on loan at West Ham – is another who is set to depart, with Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich touted as potential destinations for the 28-year-old.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBernardo Silva, 29, is also believed to be considering his future amid interest from European heavyweights Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.Kevin De Bruyne is out of contract in 2025 – as is Guardiola – and the Belgian, 32, has been linked with a mega-money Saudi Pro League switch.Back-up keeper Stefan Ortega, 31, could also look elsewhere in a bid to feature more regularly.SunSport have exclusively revealed that Cole Palmer’s City exit last summer almost saw him move to the other side of London.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe forward has been a smash hit since joining the Blues with 20 Premier League goals.But SunSport columnist Karren Brady says West Ham had agreed a deal before Chelsea made a last-gasp swoop.Luis Figo trolls Barcelona fans with pig’s head advert that harks back to infamous El Clasico incident from 2002On why Guardiola decided to allow the starlet to leave, Brady wrote: “Financial rules on allowable losses may have played a part in the decision but, still, from all the newsreels I have seen, Cole is as cool a dude in front of goal as Jimmy Greaves himself.”Which is probably why David Moyes tried very hard to sign him. We even had a deal agreed with City until Chelsea swooped.”Can you name the famous fathers? More

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      Cole Palmer was days away from joining Premier League relegation strugglers before quitting Man City for Chelsea

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      COLE PALMER was just days away from joining Burnley before quitting Manchester City for Chelsea.The playmaker, 21 has been in sensational form since joining the Blues for £40million last summer.Cole Palmer almost left Man City for Burnley on loan before Chelsea pouncedCredit: RexHe tops the Premier League goal charts with 20 strikes while also helping himself to nine assists.And Palmer gets the chance to score against Man City once more when Chelsea face his old side in the FA Cup on Saturday evening.Many eyebrows were raised when Pep Guardiola sanctioned a move to a rival club.He has since claimed Palmer begged to leave for the last two years.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut the England Euro hopeful himself insists he was happy to just depart on loan.And the Athletic claims Palmer almost got his wish with a temporary switch to Burnley last summer.It’s reckoned Vincent Kompany was keen on doing business with his former club after winning promotion from the Championship.However, Palmer remained mindful of his long-term City future after seeing Guardiola drop huge sums on Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAnd once Chelsea emerged late on with a bid for a permanent move, plus the offer of regular first-team minutes, it was too good for Palmer to turn down.The rest is history as he looks to lead Chelsea to a European finish, as well as a trophy in his debut season.Pep Guardiola reveals why he sold Cole Palmer with Chelsea star topping Premier League scoring charts amid amazing yearPalmer is already a shoe-in for the PFA Young Player of the Year award.But he could now seriously challenge ex-teammate Phil Foden for the main gong, as well as Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot.And some even reckon Palmer has played his way into England’s starting XI at the Euros, let alone Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad. More

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      Chelsea sensation Cole Palmer once played two games in same day for Man City and he even scored a hat-trick

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      COLE PALMER’S goalscoring exploits have been grabbing headlines all season.The Chelsea star broke THREE records with his first-half hat-trick against Everton on Monday.Cole Palmer showed signs of his immense potential by playing twice in one dayCredit: GettyThe Chelsea star takes on Manchester City this afternoonCredit: GettyStill just 21, the playmaker has been the brightest spark in an otherwise lifeless season at Stamford Bridge.Palmer’s 20 strikes have seen him draw level with Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot race.He has made a mockery of Manchester City’s decision to sell him and one story in particular from his Etihad days should have meant they saw this coming.The starlet, who takes on his former employers in the FA Cup semi-finals this afternoon, played two games in one day for the Citizens in 2021.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHours after coming off the bench against Burnley in the top flight, Palmer lined up for the Under-23s and scored a HAT-TRICK.Palmer told the incredible tale in an article he wrote for The Players’ Tribune.He said: “We’re at the Etihad playing Burnley. It’s the 90th minute. Pep grabs my arm.”‘If I put you on now, are you sure you can still play later?’Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”This was last October. I’m about to make my second-ever Premier League appearance, but I’m thinking about the next game.”The Under-23s have got a late kickoff against Leicester and I reckon I can get over in time to play in that too.Shaun Custis and Jack Rosser discuss Cole Palmer and Conor Gallagher’s England hopes as Southgate ponders Euro 2024 squad”So, we’re on the touchline and Pep’s asking me, ‘Are you sure? There’s no rule that says you can’t?'”I’m standing there like, ‘Err … yeah, I think so.'”Then, the assistant manager, Rodolfo Borrell, comes over. He knows the rules. He’s like, ‘Yes, Cole can play both games, if he wants to.'”To be fair, no-one asked me to play both games. I’ve just seen the fixture list. I know I can make it in time. “The Under-23s only play over the road at the Academy Stadium. It’s a two-minute drive. If I’m only getting a few minutes here against Burnley — even if it is the Premier League — why not?”Pep puts me on for the last few minutes of the game, and we close it out 2–0.”In the changing room after, I don’t even take my socks or shin pads off, I just whack a tracksuit over the top, eat something quickly and get ready to head over the bridge.Who are these famous footballers?
      “I see Jack Grealish and Phil Foden looking at me like, What is he doing???”I tell them what’s going on, and they’re just staring back at me surprised …  like I’m a bit mad haha! (Maybe they’re a little bit impressed too.)”I just have loads of energy. I’m ready to do all sorts. I’m so buzzin’ I end up scoring twice in the first half against Leicester. “Second half, I’m desperate to take home that match ball, but it’s not coming. Then in the 85th minute, I get it on the edge of the box, and I just whip it. Top corner. Hat trick. 5–0.”READ MORE SUN STORIES”Good day, that. Haha!”Palmer has enjoyed plenty of good days at Stamford Bridge and will hope his best ones are still ahead of him. More

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      Sheffield United vs Burnley LIVE SCORE: Premier League latest as relegation-battlers face off in a crucial clash

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      SHEFFIELD UNITED and Burnley are both staring Premier League relegation in the face – which makes this afternoon’s encounter between the two a HUGE one.The Blades scored two own goals in their last outing to hand Brentford the win.While Burnley failed to hold onto the lead against Brighton last time out, forcing them to share the spoils.
      Kick-off time: 3pm BST
      Live stream/TV: Not televised in the UK due to blackout
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      Luton 1 Brentford 5: Bees all-but ensure Premier League survival after running riot at injury-ravaged Hatters

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      LUTON’S goal difference took a crushing blow as their relegation fears loom even larger.The Hatters were thrashed 5-1 at home by Brentford.Yoane Wissa scored twice as Brentford ran riot at LutonCredit: GettyThe result leaves Rob Edwards’ side still in the drop zone – having played more than both Nottingham Forest and Everton above them.Yoane Wissa got the party started with a goal midway through and at the end of the first half.Ethan Pinnock and Keane Lewis-Potter then struck within three minutes before Kevin Schade wrapped up the rout.Luke Berry capitalised on a defensive error in injury time to pull back a mere consolation on what was a tough day for Luton.See how the action unfolded at Kenilworth Road… More

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      Arsenal fan Piers Morgan brutally dismisses Chelsea as ‘train wreck full of useless spoiled brats’ before derby clash

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      PIERS MORGAN took aim at Chelsea’s “spoiled brats” and claimed they are a “train wreck” ahead of their derby clash with Arsenal.The Gunners supporting host of Talk TV and Sun Sport columnist has stoked up the flames ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash with the Blues at the Emirates.Piers Morgan has brutality slammed ‘spoiled brats’ Chelsea in a row on XCredit: GettyMorgan, 59, fired the brutal shots at Chelsea after becoming involved in a back-and-forth row on X with a fan account of the Stamford Bridge outfit.It all started when Morgan waded into the debate about the controversial decision to scrap FA Cup replays from next season.He posted: “All this fuss over FA Cup replays being canned misses the bigger point – no big club or top player cares about the FA Cup any more.“The Premier League & Champions League are all that matters for elite teams/stars. To pretend otherwise is delusional.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThat led to an account called Chelsea Report replying: “So therefore you’ve not won anything in 20 years if it’s that irrelevant?”It did not take long for Morgan to respond, saying: “No big trophy, no. But I understand why the FA Cup is so vital to Chelsea fans, it’s the mid-table mediocrity club’s Holy Grail.”The back and forth continued, as Chelsea Report said: “Considering in that time period we’ve won 5 Premier League’s, 2 Europa Leagues, 2 Champions Leagues..I could go on.“The FA Cup is the only thing you’ve got to show for in the last 2 decades.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThat led to Morgan delivering the knockout blow as he posted: “Chelsea was a big club but now you’re a train wreck full of useless spoiled brat kids fighting over who takes penalties. Embarrassing.”That was in reference to the shock penalty furore that occurred on Monday when Noni Madueke and Nicolas Jackson both tried to wrestle the ball off Cole Palmer before the England star eventually slotted home for his fourth off the game against Everton.The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsHowever, Chelsea will be looking to put that embarrassment behind them this afternoon.They head to Wembley to face Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final.It’s been a largely miserable campaign for the Blues under boss Mauricio Pochettino, except for the form of Palmer.They suffered defeat to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final back in March but form has picked up in the top-flight as they look to secure European football next term.The Blues are currently ninth on 47 points, three behind seventh-placed Manchester United having played a game less.Meanwhile, Arsenal are looking to try and end their 20-year wait for a title.They are currently two points behind leaders Man City but are ahead of Liverpool via goal difference with just six Premier League matches to go.Chelsea’s penalty chaosMAURICIO POCHETTINO has been tearing his hair out watching Chelsea’s stars fight over penalties again and again. Here are all their spot kick lowlights

      CHELSEA 2-2 ARSENAL (23rd October, 2023)GOAL Raheem Sterling immediately picks up the ball to take Chelsea’s spot kick before Cole Palmer approaches. Enzo Fernandez intervenes to give the ball to Palmer, who sends David Raya the wrong way to score.
      CHELSEA 4 LEICESTER CITY 2 (17th March, 2024)MISS Raheem Sterling wins a penalty and this time is handed the ball by Palmer. However, he fires it down the middle and sees his kick comfortably saved. Leicester later recover to 2-2 from 2-0 down and Sterling is booed every time he touches the ball by a section of the home crowd.
      CHELSEA 4 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 (4th April, 2024)GOAL Noni Madueke makes an audacious attempt to take the ball off Palmer after winning a 98th minute penalty with the Blues 3-2 down but is pulled away by Trevoh Chalobah. Palmer sends Andre Onana the wrong way before scoring a winner two minutes later.
      CHELSEA 6 EVERTON 0 (15th April, 2024)GOAL Madueke picks up the ball immediately after Chelsea are awarded a penalty at 4-0 up, but a furious Nicolas Jackson rushes in wanting to take the kick and shoves the winger. Captain Conor Gallagher has to intervene to give the ball to Palmer, who scores. Pochettino blasts his team’s behaviour as “like being at school”. More

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      Arsenal ‘monitoring Ajax star, 18, as they consider transfer replacement for out-of-form Oleksandr Zinchenko’

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      ARSENAL are reportedly keen on Ajax wonderkid Jorrel Hato as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his backline.The North Londoners crashed out of Europe this week – days after a defeat to Aston Villa dented their Premier League title charge.Jorrel Hato is an important figure in Ajax’s defenceCredit: RexOleksandr Zinchenko’s Arsenal future could be in doubtCredit: ReutersAnd CaughtOffside transfer guru Charles Watts claims Oleksandr Zinchenko could be replaced by Hato next season after being made a scapegoat.Capable of operating at left-back or centre-back, the teenager is exactly the kind of versatile player the Gunners have set their sights on in recent years.Ben White has locked down the right-back role in Arteta’s system after going from strength to strength under the Spaniard.But Zinchenko’s form has not been as consistent, with Takehiro Tomiyasu preferred at left-back in the 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich.READ MORE FOOTBALLJurrien Timber can operate on both flanks and is nearing a return from the injury he suffered on his Premier League debut after arriving from Ajax over the summer.Fellow Dutchman Hato, 18, has racked up 43 first-team appearances this season despite his tender years.A highly-regarded prospect, he is technically adept and a part of the Netherlands’ youth set-up.While Arsenal have one eye on the summer window, they still have plenty to play for this season as they sit just two points behind leaders Manchester City with six top-flight games remaining.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAsked if Arsenal would look back at that loss to Villa if they fail to land the title, Gus Poyet told SunSport yesterday: “I would say probably, but I think we shouldn’t be that dramatic.”I think that the most important for us is how they’re gonna react.The forgotten Arsenal wonderkids”Because if somebody was thinking they will be in a winning run without even drawing again until the end of the season, they are dreaming.”They don’t know the Premier League. I mean the Premier League is what we saw at the weekend.”When you think you’re good, somebody’s [going to] come in and knock you down.”So I think the important thing is the next games, I think it’s really important that they show that that game against Aston Villa didn’t affect the level of performances that they were having.”And for that we need to wait and see.”Who are these famous footballers?
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