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THE Premier League title will be decided by goal difference, according to a supercomputer.Arsenal are the new league leaders after the weekend’s fixtures saw Mikel Arteta’s side win again, while Liverpool and Manchester City drew 1-1 at Anfield.Arsenal’s win over Brentford took them top of the leagueCredit: GettyMikel Arteta’s side have been tipped to win the Premier LeagueCredit: GettyLiverpool’s draw with Manchester City has boosted Arsenal’s title chancesCredit: GettyThe Gunners have now won eight on the bounce and show no signs of slowing down, with just ten matches left to be played.They have blown teams away in recent weeks too and became the first team in English football to win three consecutive away games by a five-goal margin.Arsenal still have tricky games to come away at City and rivals Tottenham, but a supercomputer has tipped them to win the league on goal difference.According to bettingexpert’s supercomputer BETSIE, Arsenal will pick up 22 points from their remaining fixtures – winning seven out of the ten matches they have left.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat will give them 86 points – a total matched by Liverpool, who are tipped to lose two more games.The title will then be decided by goal difference with the Gunners predicted to pip the Reds by a seven-goal margin.Meanwhile, City have been forecast to finish third but just two points off their title rivals.That could all change if Pep Guardiola’s team beat Arsenal at The Etihad this month, with the supercomputer suggesting the North Londoners will only lose one more match this season.Most read in FootballArsenal could pip Liverpool to the titleBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArsenal also face a tricky trip to Spurs and host high-flying Aston Villa, while a penultimate day visit to Manchester United provides another potential banana skin.Last season the Gunners also led the way after 28 games and even had a five-point lead over City before imploding and eventually finishing five points behind the champions.Every Premier League stadium ranked by the number of pubs nearby with one boasting over 130 local boozers More

CHELSEA have reportedly been turned down after making an approach for Girona boss Michel Sanchez, with the Spaniard eyeing a switch to a Premier League rival.Michel, 48, has worked wonders this season after leading newly-promoted Girona to second place in LaLiga.Girona boss Michel Sanchez has turned down an approach from ChelseaCredit: GettyThe Blues are considering replacements for Mauricio PochettinoCredit: GettyChelsea are considering their options after a disappointing campaign with Mauricio Pochettino.And AS claims Michel held talks with Stamford Bridge chiefs over a deal starting this summer.Chelsea flew several big wigs to Spain for the meeting.They apparently revealed their admiration for Michel’s miracle job at Girona.READ MORE ON CHELSEAAnd they also laid out their vision for Todd Boehly’s stumbling project.However, Michel is said to have rejected Chelsea’s proposal.He has no plans to quit Girona after just a year in the top flight.And it’s also reckoned Michel has his sights set on bigger prizes.Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGGirona are owned by City Group, who are also in charge of Treble winners and current Premier League champions Manchester City.Pep Guardiola’s Etihad deal expires in 2025, with questions raised over his long-term future.How Girona pulling off the ultimate footballing fairytale could be a Champions League nightmare for Man CitySanchez is being eyed as Pep Guardiola’s successor at Man CityCredit: GettyAnd Michel is reportedly holding out for the City job when Guardiola eventually decides to step down.Those at the helm of City Group also currently favour Michel as Pep’s replacement.But for Chelsea, it means they will be forced to look elsewhere should they part ways with Pochettino.Thomas Tuchel, Roberto De Zerbi and Jose Mourinho have all been linked with the hot seat.Julen Lopetegui, Eddie Howe and Jesse Marsch are also reported options too. More

FANS spotted the hilarious moment Phil Foden “squared up” to a Liverpool star… but then appeared to change his mind after realising it was Virgil van Dijk.The two aces clashed in yesterday’s 1-1 draw between title chasers Manchester City and Liverpool.Phil Foden was left incensed after being taken down from behindCredit: Sky SportsThe Man City star looked ready to ‘square off’ against the mystery Liverpool aggressorCredit: Sky SportsFans reckon Foden backed off when he saw it was Virgil van DijkCredit: Sky SportsThe Anfield battle was full of fire and vigour as Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp squared off for the final time in the Premier League.John Stones opened the scoring before Alexis Mac Allister fired back with a penalty.And the result means both sides remain fully in the title race, despite Arsenal going top on goal difference.However, fans were left in stitches after Foden was floored by a swipe from Van Dijk while on an attack.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe England star was crunched from behind and immediately leapt to his feet in annoyance.Foden then turned around to “square up” to the mystery Liverpool opponent who had taken him out.But fans reckon he went from mad to meek after clocking it was 6ft4in defender Van Dijk responsible for the tackle, with the pair having already tussled during the game.One said: “Foden wanted to square up with the player who challenged him but the realised it was Van Dijk.”Most read in FootballHOW TO GET FREE BETS ON HORSE RACINGAnother declared: “He probably thought it was a meteorite that brought him down.”One noted: “Got brave for a second.”Roy Keane tells Micah Richards to calm down on live TV after furious rant about Man City and Pep GuardiolaLiverpool and City went on to draw 1-1 at AnfieldCredit: PAAnother added: “He don’t want the smoke.”Meanwhile, the game ended in controversy after Jeremy Doku collided with Mac Allister in City’s box during the eighth minute of injury time.The Belgian planted a foot on the Argentine’s chest while attempting to kick the ball out.However, it was not deemed a foul by referee Michael Oliver, with VAR backing his call not to give a second penalty.And Liverpool boss Klopp was left raging after the final whistle.The German said: “His (Doku’s) foot is right there. He hit the ball but if the ball is not there, he kills him (Mac Allister).“Did you employ Mike Dean, is he working for Sky? Congratulations, that’s a great appointment.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He will find something and all the others as well. This is a penalty for all football people on the planet, it’s a penalty.“If you think it’s not one, then maybe you’re not a football person.” More

PEP GUARDIOLA has revealed why subbed Kevin De Bruyne and insists that he is “happy” with the star’s angry reaction to be replaced.The Belgian playmaker, 32, started the crunch Premier League title showdown that saw his Manchester City draw 1-1 at LIverpool.Pep Guardiola has explained why he took off Kevin De BruyneCredit: SKY SPORTSThe Belgian star was fuming when he was subbed off at AnfieldCredit: APDe Bruyne got an assist in the first half of the clash with a sharp corner for John Stones’ opener.City goalie Ederson then gave away a penalty for a foul on Darwin Nunez and Alexis Mac Allister converted in the 50th minute.Jurgen Klopp’s Reds began to push forward and take control as they went in search of a winner, which resulted in Guardiola making a tactical switch.Defensive midfielder Mateo Kovacic was introduced off the bench in the 69th minute in place of De Bruyne, a move that shocked many supporters as well as the player himself.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe made his feelings known as he started arguing with his boss on the touchline for several moments before then having a heated exchange with members of the coaching staff.Things looked to have calmed down as De Bruyne sat amongst the other City players on the bench, but not for long.Guardiola went over to him minutes later and took a seat beside him on the bench, but the pair continued their frank exchange of words once again as De Bruyne was spotted gesturing with his hand to somewhere on the pitch.But the Cityzens manager was adamant he had no issues with his top talent afterwards.Most read in FootballGuardiola said: “I’m happy to see that. I like it if he’s upset, it’s good. He’s happy now.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I knew what we were missing, we missed keeping the ball. After (he went off) we did it better. But, listen, Kevin… what can I say for Kevin… we need him and he is important.”He then said that playing at Anfield against Liverpool was “like a tsunami” after the Reds flooded the midfield and created numerous chances after half time.Jurgen Klopp confronts referee after 98th minute season-defining VAR call saves Man City at AnfieldAnd that it led to him making the controversial change.Guardiola added: “We started really well even before the goal and played with a huge personality.“After the first half it was difficult because they have (Wataru) Endo and Mac Allister, so they have extra passers and quality to play whereas before was more direct.“In the second half, in that stadium… you don’t have time. We gave away the penalty and sooner or later, for 15 or 20 minutes, it feels like a tsunami! Oh my god, it’s coming for everybody, they have the ball and everything.“But after we had Mateo, especially when he came on, we could make extra passes. They are really strong in their pressing and counter-pressing, in this stadium it’s not easy. But never we stopped trying to play.“With Mateo and John (Stones) and Rodri, we then had the quality to play and keep the ball.“We had our chances, they had their chances. We want to keep the ball but sometimes you can’t, but they are the best team I have ever seen in the pressing.”Klopp was also fuming afterwards as he confronted referee Michael Oliver at the end of the game to protest the decision to not give a penalty to the Reds at the end of the match.READ MORE SUN STORIESYesterday’s draw meant Arsenal were left top of the Premier League, level on points with Liverpool but crucially ahead on goal difference.City are one point behind the other two but have an inferior goal difference.The argument continued on the bench between De Bruyne and GuardiolaCredit: SKY SPORTS More

JURGEN KLOPP called out Gareth Southgate after Liverpool’s draw with Manchester City.The Reds boss was delighted with his team’s performance despite their failure to find a winner in the title clash.Jurgen Klopp questioned why Gareth Southgate continues to overlook Joe GomezCredit: GettyThe Liverpool defender has just 11 England capsCredit: GettySouthgate last called up Gomez in 2020Credit: APAlexis Mac Allister cancelled out John Stones’ first-half strike but Liverpool nullified City’s threat well.Jeremy Doku struck the post late on but Erling Haaland was kept quiet by youngster Jarrell Quansah.Klopp reserved praise for the centre-back after the match and also expressed admiration for Joe Gomez.And while doing so, he called out England boss Gareth Southgate as he seemed to question why the defender has not received a call-up.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLKlopp said: “Joe Gomez. Gareth, honestly??!”Earlier this week Klopp recommended Southgate look at Gomez, labelling his versatility “wonderful”.Klopp said: “I am not standing here telling Gareth who he should pick.“But you can get one player and have four positions covered. Wonderful.”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Gomez has just 11 England caps to his name, the last of which came in October 2020, despite being an ever-present for Liverpool since Klopp took charge.He is also capable of playing in every position across the backline, and could return for England with the Three Lions in need of a left-back given Luke Shaw’s injury.Klopp claims Doku could have KILLED Mac Allister with ‘karate kick’ while aiming dig at Mike Dean More

JURGEN KLOPP aimed a dig at Mike Dean following Liverpool’s controversial penalty incident against Manchester City. The game was level at 1-1 and in the eighth minute of extra time when Jeremy Doku collided with Alexis Mac Allister.Jurgen Klopp aimed a dig at Mike Dean following Liverpool’s controversial penalty incident against CityCredit: X/ @SkySportsPL”For all football people on the planet it’s a penalty!” 😤Jurgen Klopp says it was the best Liverpool performance EVER against Manchester City in the second half but they should have had a penalty 🔴 pic.twitter.com/wQ4jqfIOAL— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) March 10, 2024

Replays revealed the City forward kicking Mac Allister in the chest as they both went for the ball in the box.But referee Michael Oliver waved play on and the VAR team refused to intervene as the game ended all square.Klopp was left raging after the final whistle and confronted Oliver to question him on the controversial call.The Liverpool boss was later probed on the decision and his confrontation with Oliver after the match. READ MORE IN footballHe said: “His foot is right there and yeah he hit the ball but if the ball is not there, he kills him.” And Klopp managed to aim a shot at retired ref-turned Sky Sports pundit Dean in his response. He said: “Did you employ Mike Dean, is he working for Sky? Congratulations, that’s a great appointment by the way! “He will find something and all the others as well. This is a penalty for all football people on the planet, it’s a penalty. Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “If you think it’s not one, then maybe you’re not a football person.” Despite Klopp’s rant, fans were more interested in his quip at Dean as one said: “Jurgen’s just f***ing bodied Mike Dean.” Jurgen Klopp confronts referee after 98th minute season-defining VAR call saves Man City at AnfieldAnother added: “Mike Dean works for Sky? “Good appointment btw.”Shots fired.” One joked: “Jurgen Klopp absolutely finished Mike Dean off.”Mike Dean was dug out by Jurgen KloppCredit: Getty More