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      How Pochettino can solve Chelsea’s midfield crisis thanks to the works of a 13th century poet

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      IT IS HIGHLY unlikely that Mauricio Pochettino is familiar with the work of Rumi.Whether the renowned Islamic poet and mystic had the tactical dilemmas facing Chelsea’s head coach in mind while dreaming up his scholarly works in 13th century Afghanistan, we will never know.Mauricio Pochettino’s side have struggled for any consistency this seasonCredit: AFPThe Argentine may not be aware of the works of RumiCredit: Getty – ContributorIt’s fair to say Rumi was not a regular in The Shed at Stamford Bridge. Yet one of his most famous quotations strikes right at the heart of Pochettino’s problems trying to transform his team into consistent challengers at the top end of the Premier League.It was Rumi who wrote so prophetically: “Two birds tied together. They will not be able to fly even though they have four wings.”He could have scribbled that on the back of his programme from so many of Chelsea’s games this season with regard to Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez.And it is with that in mind that an unfortunate hernia issue for one half of the most expensive midfield duo in British football could turn out to be a blessing in disguise that even Rumi wouldn’t have seen coming.READ MORE ON CHELSEAThere is a feeling among regular Chelsea watchers that while it is a blow on a personal level for Fernandez to be ruled out for the rest of the season with his injury problem, it may yet turn to Pochettino’s advantage.For it allows Caicedo to roam that patch in front of his defence with greater freedom.Both players are exceptional individual talents.Caicedo was superb for Brighton last season, prompting Chelsea to splash a potential British record £115million on the Ecuadorian.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFernandez is a World Cup winner aged just 23. A quick look at his YouTube highlights underlines the dazzling skills in his feet.You cannot blame Chelsea for being tempted with both players. Yet put them together and maybe this is part of the reason why the club cannot drive at the opposition, why they cannot press for large chunks of games and why they seem unable to break from defence as quickly as other top teams can.Mauricio Pochettino claims VAR has ‘damaged’ five things in scathing rant after ref changes mind over late Chelsea goalIt is not such about how Chelsea play with the two players treading on each other’s toes as part of the same line-up – it is more about what happens when one is NOT there.Take the recent 6-0 destruction of Everton for example. Fernandez missed the entire game because of his fitness and illness issues according to the head coach.Consequently, Everton were ripped to shreds, with Caicedo partnering Conor Gallagher in midfield – a player who can play as both forward thinking with a ‘safety first’ approach too.As a result, Chelsea went into the following Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City in bubbly mood but with Fernandez back in the side.They created chances but failed to produce the goal which would have surely been enough to see off a leggy City team who dribbled one in with just minutes to go of normal time.Moises Caicedo was given freedom to roam without Enzo Fernandez next to himCaicedo was much more subdued alongside the Argentine against ArsenalFernandez played primarily on the right side of midfield against the GunnersCaicedo was everywhere against Everton in Fernandez’s absenceGallagher started the season as a holding midfielder for Chelsea for the first ten games. He was man of the match in the opener against Liverpool.Carney Chukwuemeka was played as a ‘number ten’ supporting the attack.The midfield was fluid then Pochettino settled on Fernandez and Caicedo as what is known as ‘double sixes’ : leaving Gallagher in no-man’s land.With Fernandez now out until next season, Gallagher can partner Caicedo as a bridge between midfield and the forwards.In particular he can leave the ‘ten’ role to Cole Palmer, infinitely better suited to that than Gallagher as the 20 goals this season underline.Chelsea have five games left this season to discover if this new formation works consistently. If it does then it may store up problems ahead for when Fernandez is fit again.If Pochettino remains in his job until next season, he will find it awkward not playing a £106m World Cup-winning midfielder every week.READ MORE SUN STORIESTry telling your boss the nine-figure footballer he splashed out on is a luxury. That is when the real trouble will start.But Rumi probably already knew that years ago.Moises Caicedo’s role has varied in recent weeksCredit: GettyEnzo Fernandez has suffered a season-ending injuryCredit: Getty More

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      Premier League manager features in hit music video as fans say ‘this is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen’

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      SEAN DYCHE has delighted fans by appearing in Blossoms’ latest music video.The Everton boss, 52, has made no secret of his love for music in the past.Sean Dyche featured in Blossoms’ latest music videoCredit: X / @BlossomsBandDyche, 52, addressed the members of BlossomsCredit: X / @BlossomsBandThe Everton boss bobbed his head to Blossoms’ new tuneCredit: X / @BlossomsBandIn an interview with the BBC last year, Dyche lifted the lid on his taste in music.He said: “I love music. I love house music, I love dance music, I love rave music.”Back in the day, Haçienda and all that wasn’t it. Dropping all the ones and twos.”Dyche has now contributed to the music video for indie rock band Blossoms’ latest track, entitled “What Can I Say (After I’m Sorry)”.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe new tune is out on May 1, with Blossoms posting a teaser on their social media page, featuring Toffees boss Dyche.They captioned their post: “Sean Dyche sends the five of us on a mission in our new single What Can I Say (After I’m Sorry) out Wednesday 1st May.”The clip begins with Dyche, wearing a suit with no tie, telling band members: “You’re the specialist group of people to make sure we can pull this job off.”He’s later seen speaking on the phone, saying: “What’s the problem mate? What could possibly get in the way of my impeccable plan?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTowards the end of the 21-second clip, he is also seen bobbing his head to the music.Just last week, Dyche was congratulated by Green Day star Billie Joe Armstrong for masterminding Everton’s 2-0 win over Liverpool.Jamie Carragher brutally trolls Gary Neville with brilliant flashback as pair discuss Sean Dyche’s shock transformationArmstrong, 52, posted a clip gushing over the Toffees’ “fantastic win”.Dyche has been a fan of Green Day since being convinced to watch them live by pal Stuart Pearce.He had recounted the story while appearing on a podcast, urging others to go and see Green Day live.His message eventually found its way to Armstrong, who took to social media to return the favour.After referencing the “unexpected” message, Dyche said: “I was with the lads from the Blossoms recently who are just great, there are so many.”Dyche has plenty of reasons to be cheerful at the moment, having guided Everton away from the Premier League relegation zone.Despite having eight points deducted, Everton are 11 above the relegation zone following Saturday’s 1-0 win over Brentford.Dyche has guided the Toffees away from the relegation zoneCredit: Getty More

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      Jamie Redknapp reveals Robbie Williams came on Liverpool team bus to a match after ‘hiding’ at Sky Sports pundit’s house

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      FORMER England midfielder Jamie Redknapp has recalled the time Robbie Williams “hid” at his house.Speaking to Geoff Shreeves on the Football, Music and Me podcast, Redknapp revealed the music icon turned to him after leaving Take That in 1995.Jamie Redknapp discussed the time Robbie Williams joined him at Liverpool trainingCredit: Football Music and MeRobbie Williams turned to Redknapp after leaving Take ThatCredit: The Mega AgencyThe ex-Liverpool star said: “He came and stayed in my house while all this went on, all the chaos, just to almost hide.”Redknapp went on to reveal that Williams would join him at Liverpool training and even travel on the team bus to matches.”He used to come to the training ground with us. He came to Liverpool and Roy Evans would invite him onto the team bus when we played Aston Villa,” he continued.The former England star also recalled the time he and Williams went on a night out.Read More on FootballRedknapp added: “Even in that time when he was out, when he was staying at our house. “So Don Hutchinson and I, we were good mates with him and Phil Babb so we took him into town and we end up in this area where they used to do a lot of karaoke.”So we went along, we’re having a couple of drinks with Rob. Robbie loves karaoke so he said, ‘I’m getting up’.”We said we didn’t think it was a good idea, he’s meant to be incognito. But there was no social media then, you can imagine.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Anyway, he gets up on the karaoke and he’s belting out a great song, not one of his but a beautiful song. He sounds amazing.”This old boy came up to me and went, ‘He’s good, isn’t he. Is he your mate?'”I went, ‘Yeah, he’s got a chance hasn’t he?’ And he went, ‘Yeah, he could go right to the top this lad’.”Jamie Redknapp names the two games that will decide whether Man City, Liverpool or Arsenal will win Premier League titleRedknapp spent 11 years at Liverpool after joining in 1991 and made 308 appearances.He then went on to spend three years at Tottenham and a short spell at Southampton before retiring in 2005.Throughout his time as a player, Redknapp dated Louise Nurding from girl group Eternal.The pair got married in 1998 and had two children before divorcing in 2017.The ex-England star now works as a pundit for Sky Sports.Jamie and Louise were married for 19 yearsCredit: GettyCan you name the famous fathers? More

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      Thiago Silva breaks down in tears as he announces Chelsea exit but plans swift return with both sons still at club

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      THIAGO SILVA broke down in tears as he confirmed he is quitting Chelsea at the end of this season.But the veteran Brazilian is already talking up his dream to return to the club one day in a new role.Thiago Silva has announced he will be leaving Chelsea this summerSilva broke down in tears as he reflected on his four-year staySilva won the Champions League during his first season at ChelseaCredit: GettySilva, 39, is out of contract at the end of the season and has found first team games harder to come by.But he hopes his legacy will continue through his sons, who both play for Chelsea’s academy.And Silva is also eyeing a stunning return to Stamford Bridge once he hangs up his boots.But there are fears he has already played his last game for Chelsea as he awaits the results of a scan after hurting his groin in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Aston Villa.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSilva said: “I came here with the intention of only staying for a year and it ended up being four years. Not just for me but for my family, too.“My sons play for Chelsea so it’s a source of great pride to be a part of the Chelsea family – literally because my sons are here. I hope they can continue their careers here at this victorious club that many players wish to be part of.“In everything I did here over the four years, I always gave my all. But, unfortunately, everything has a start, a middle and an end. That doesn’t mean that this is a definitive end. “I hope to leave the door open so that in the near future I can return, albeit in another role here.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSilva was signed by former boss Frank Lampard and went on to win the Champions League with Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel in 2021.He is a firm favourite with the fans but his outspoken wife Isabelle has given current head coach Mauricio Pochettino a hard time in recent months with her criticism of the team and the tactics.Thiago Silva’s son, 14, plays for Chelsea youth team as fans rave ‘he’s better than Cucurella and Koulibaly already’Silva hopes to return to Chelsea one day with his two sons still at the club’s academyBelle Silva’s most controversial momentsAll the chaos from her time at Stamford Bridge:
      MAURICIO POCHETTINO
      Belle went after Poch when he axed Silva for Chelsea’s 4-2 defeat to Wolves earlier this year.
      She said:  “It’s time to change. If you wait any longer it will be too late.”
      Belle later apologised after Silva was summoned to a meeting with his boss.
      But she was at it again this month after the 5-0 defeat to Arsenal, posting emojis to signify “see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil.”
      TIMO WERNER
      Belle Silva slammed Werner’s poor finishing after he fluffed his lines in Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final win over Real Madrid in 2021.
      Belle said: “This is karma, guys. Every team I go to there is a striker who keeps missing goals… this Werner, what is his name?”
      In another video she added: “We need a goal, we need to win this match but my attackers don’t want to score, I don’t know why they don’t score.”
      GRAHAM POTTER
      Belle once liked a tweet labelling Potter a “deadbeat coach” during his ill-fated reign last season.
      And after he dropped Silva from Chelsea’s XI, she wrote on social media: “I just think that going back or looking for solutions when you take a hasty and totally wrong attitude is not wrong #goblues.”
      STAMFORD BRIDGE
      Belle let rip at Chelsea’s décor team when they failed to put up a photo of Silva after redecorating the ground.
      She said: “Today I went to Stamford Bridge, and I noticed that the photos changed around the stadium. But I don’t see a photo of @tsilva3 anywhere. Why @ChelseaFC?”
      COMMENTATORS
      Belle went on the offensive after a commentator criticised Silva’s lack of effort in one match.
      She roared: “I’m here in my box at Stamford Bridge. I just listened right now to the commentator, who said that Thiago Silva is not attacking enough.
      “Respect Thiago Silva because Thiago Silva arrived yesterday, Thiago Silva played for Brazil, Thiago Silva is very tired, Thiago Silva is 37 years old, he plays like he is 20 years old.
      “So respect him, he’s not a machine. He needs to relax, alright?
      “Very difficult to see what I see on TV. At home the situation worsens because I don’t know how to help, what to say. Very sad @tsilva3 you aren’t alone.”
      ANDY ROBERTSON
      Belle took aim at the Liverpool star after he appeared to gloat over a tackle made on Jorginho.
      She wrote: “Chilwell is better than u dude you even lost to Southampton.”

      Silva said: “When I started here, it was during the pandemic so there wasn’t any fans in the stadium. “But through social media, it became something very special to me and then when the fans started coming back to the stadium and life was getting back to normal, I started to feel a lot of affection and respect for my story and for my start here.“The way in which I came to the club, with the support of the club, I got to the club as a leader even though I didn’t feel like it, having arrived as the new guy. “It’s always difficult to integrate but bit by bit I became part of the group and Lampard played a big part in that. I am grateful to him for that.“Not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I could achieve such great things and win one of the best professional titles, the Champions League, at one of the biggest clubs in the world.“Goodbyes are for those that leave and don’t come back. I intend on coming back one day.”Thiago Silva’s career statsThose numbers in full:

      RS Futebol, 2002-2003: 25 games, 2 goals

      Juventude, 2004: 36 games, 3 goals

      Porto B, 2004-2005: 14 games, 0 goals

      Dynamo Moscow, 2005: 0 games, 0 goals

      Fluminense, 2006-2008: 143 games, 14 goals

      AC Milan, 2009-2012: 119 games, 6 goals

      PSG, 2012-2020: 315 games, 17 goals

      Chelsea, 2020-2024: 151 games, 9 goals

      Brazil, 2008-2022: 113 games, 7 goals

      Trophies: Brazilian Cup (Fluminense); Serie A, Italian Super Cup (AC Milan); Ligue 1 x7, French Cup x5, League Cup x6, Champions Trophy x5 (PSG); Champions League, Super Cup, Club World Cup (Chelsea); Copa America, Confederations Cup (Brazil) More

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      Supercomputer predicts final Premier League table as Arsenal learn their fate after crushing win over Tottenham

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the final Premier League table following Arsenal’s win at Spurs.The Gunners remain top by a point after beating their bitter rivals 3-2 away from home.A supercomputer has predicted the final outcome of the title race between Arsenal and Man CityCredit: ReutersAnd with a favourable final three games on the horizon, Mikel Arteta will be fancying his chances of clinching a first title win since the Invincibles 20 years ago.However, defending champs Manchester City still have a game in hand.And boffins at Bettingexpert loaded up their supercomputer BETSiE before running its algorithm to predict the final outcome of this season’s Premier League table.The final resting place of each side was revealed, including detailed numbers for games won and points gathered.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, it was bad news for Arsenal.They are predicted to finish second to Man City, who are tipped to win a record fourth consecutive title.The Gunners look set to end the season with a better win and points tally than City.But their loss total will be their undoing, with Pep Guardiola’s men bagging a few extra draws.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCompleting the Champions League race are Liverpool and Aston Villa, with Tottenham tipped to narrowly miss out.They are followed by Newcastle, who will apparently pip Manchester United to the Europa League.’Bravest fan in the world’ spotted in the Tottenham end with an ARSENAL shirt after turning up with wrong ticketIt means the Europa Conference League awaits Erik ten Hag – or his replacement.And it also spells disaster for Chelsea, tipped to come eighth and miss out on continental football entirely despite a £1billion spend.Completing the top half are Bournemouth and West Ham, with Brighton and Wolves close behind.The next positions go to Fulham, Crystal Palace, Everton and Brentford after they all confirmed their top-flight status.Finally, in the relegation fight, Nottingham Forest are tipped to stay up at the expense of Luton and Burnley.Meanwhile, Sheffield United will finish rock-bottom after their relegation was confirmed at the weekend. More

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      Arsenal wonderkid once dubbed club’s ‘future’ wanted by Champions League giants after ‘deciding to quit’ Emirates

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      JUVENTUS and Roma are both monitoring the situation of Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino, according to reports.Patino, 20, is expected to leave north London this summer.Charlie Patino is expected to leave Arsenal this summerCredit: GettyThe midfielder has spent over two years trying to establish his spot in Mikel Arteta’s first team squad.However, due to the high level of competition he is yet to break into the fold.Patino is now seeking a move away from the Emirates Stadium.And according to Calciomercato, Juventus and Roma are interested.Read More on FootballBoth clubs are trying to recruit Michele Fratini, who previously described Patino as a “diamond”.The midfielder’s contract expires next summer, so Arsenal are allegedly prepared to cash-in on him at the end of the season.The England Under-21s star made his Arsenal debut in a 5-1 League Cup win over Sunderland in December 2021.He came off the bench to score for the Gunners in added time.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPatino’s only other first team appearance came in a 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest the following month.He was loaned to Blackpool for the 2022-23 campaign and made 37 appearances across all competitions.’Bravest fan in the world’ spotted in the Tottenham end with an ARSENAL shirt after turning up with wrong ticketThe midfielder has spent this season at Swansea, but his last start came back in January.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More

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      Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel turns back on Richard Keys in live TV interview and says ‘there’s no way’

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      LEGENDARY goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel refused to weigh in on the Manchester United manager debate after praising Thomas Tuchel.Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford is currently uncertain amid the club’s inconsistent form.Peter Schmeichel refused to weigh in on the manager debateCredit: bein sportsHe instead turned his back on Richard KeysCredit: bein sportsThomas Tuchel has been linked with the Man Utd jobCredit: GettyThe Dutchman could be sacked this summer, with new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe looking at the possibilty of bringing in a new manager.Bayern Munich boss Tuchel has been one of the names linked with the Red Devils in recent months.United legend Schmeichel has insisted Tuchel – who is set to leave Bayern this summer after failing to win the Bundesliga title – is a good manager despite his rocky patch.Speaking on BeIN Sports, he said: “I like him. I like Thomas Tuchel. I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing him a couple of times. His football knowledge is fantastic.READ MORE ON MAN UTD”He’s been a little bit unlucky with being at two big football clubs at the wrong time of their history, at times where things weren’t working on every level.”It’s not that he didn’t do well Chelsea, for instance. I mean, he won the Champions League didn’t he?”I just like him, there’s something about him. He projects an authority.”Never compare people but he’s got the same kind of thing that [Jurgen] Klopp has. You know he’s the boss and you know what he’s doing.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTuchel’s managerial career
      Clubs:

      FC Augsburg II (2007-08)
      Mainz 05 (2009-2014)
      Borussia Dortmund (2015-2017)
      Paris Saint-Germain (2018-2020)
      Chelsea (2021-2022)
      Bayern Munich (2023-now)

      Honours:

      DFB Pokal
      Ligue 1 title x2
      Coupe de France
      Trophee des Champions
      UEFA Champions League title
      UEFA Supercup
      FIFA Club World Cup
      Bundesliga title
      FIFA The Best Football Coach 2021
      UEFA Men’s Coach of the Year 2020-21

      Schmeichel was then asked if he could see Tuchel replacing Ten Hag this summer.However, he refused to weigh in and instead turned his back on presenter Richard Keys.Erik ten Hag hits back with message to fans and ‘forgetful’ Man Utd icons after being booed for substitutions v BurnleyThe ex-goalkeeper then continued: “I’m not going to go there! There’s no way. I know it’s speculative… no, I’m not.”If Manchester United were in the market for a manager then he should be somebody mentioned in that respect. He should be.”He has that kind of pedigree, he’s got the authority, he’s proven he can win which I think is really important.”He doesn’t come with a set system, ‘This is how our football is being played’… yeah, of course, he’s a big-club manager, isn’t he?”Man Utd currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, 13 points adrift of the top four.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      ‘Bravest fan in the world’ spotted in the Tottenham end with an ARSENAL shirt after turning up with wrong ticket

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      AN ARSENAL supporter was dubbed “the bravest fan in the world” after wearing a Gunners shirt in the Tottenham end.The Australian fan couldn’t resist showing his true colours after watching Mikel Arteta’s side romp to a 3-2 win at the home of their bitter rivals.An Arsenal fan showed his true colours while sat in the Tottenham end yesterdayCredit: GettyAn own-goal from Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg kicked off a first-half blitz for the Gunners, with Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz putting Arsenal 3-0 up at the break.Spurs fought back with strikes from Cristiano Romero and Son Heung-Min after an inspired Richarlison cameo.But they were unable to complete a stunning comeback as Arsenal maintained their spot at the top of the Premier League table.The Gunners have just three games remaining and are one point clear of Man City, who have a game in hand.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSAnd one jubilant Arsenal fan made sure he joined in the post-match celebrations despite being seated with Tottenham supporters.The cheeky chap had jetted to the UK from Australia for the once-in-a-lifetime match.However, he accidentally purchased tickets for the home end in the section above Arsenal’s away fans.The Aussie blended in with the crowd as he wore a half-and-half scarf while covering his red jersey in a white jacket.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBut at full-time, he was unable to contain his excitement.As Spurs fans flocked to the exits and Arsenal supporters cheered the result, the man from Down Under appeared on the concourse before zipping down his jacket.Arsenal celebrates after nervy 3-2 win over Tottenham keeps title bid on trackTactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins

      KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
      But has now well and truly found his feet.
      The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
      But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
      In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
      That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
      Click here to read all about it.
      Or to watch the brilliant video in full on YouTube.

      Seeing the famous red jersey underneath, jubilant Gunners fans burst into song as they chanted: “We are the Arsenal, we’ll sit where we want.”Speaking afterwards, the grinning Aussie fan admitted he revelled in the occasion.He said: “I just got off a plane last night from Sydney, Australia. I came straight to Tottenham’s stadium.“I bought my ticket in Sydney. I didn’t realise I was in the Tottenham section.“Obviously we win 3-2. I go up to the barrier and I see all the Arsenal fans and I couldn’t help myself. I honestly couldn’t help myself.” More