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      Thomas Tuchel makes bold Arsenal claim moments after conceding ‘title is over’ as fans fume ‘what a loser’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL admitted the Bundesliga title race is OVER – but still backs his Bayern Munich side to beat Arsenal in the Champions League. Bayern fell to a 2-0 home loss to Borussia Dortmund to leave Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen 13 points clear at the top of the table. Thomas Tuchel admitted the Bundesliga title race is overTuchel: ‘We are able to beat Arsenal even if today this is hard to believe. We have very different performances within a short period of time. Wouldn’t be the first time we bounce back with a crazy good performance’ [🎥 @archiert1, @ESPNFC]pic.twitter.com/qlVBRlzQSI— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) March 31, 2024

      With just seven games left, Tuchel conceded the title early following the crushing defeat. Asked if the race is now over, he said: “Obviously, yes. “After today’s game there is no more need to count points. How many is it now? Congratulations to Leverkusen.“We are very disappointed because we felt we did not bring the necessary passion to win the game. READ MORE IN football “It was too little from us when it came to the basics.” Tuchel’s comments angered fans as one said: “What a loser.”Another added: “What a loser mentality.” With hope lost in the league, Bayern will now turn their attention to their quarter-final clash with Arsenal next month.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTuchel – who had several showdowns with the Gunners during his reign at Chelsea – is hopefully the Germans can turn their form around. He said: “That is not the first time that it happens to us and it’s not the first time we could bounce back with a crazy good performance. Xabi Alonso announces he will stay at Bayer Leverkusen after showdown talks with club”That is basically the hope. It’s a bit strange but that is actually it. If we are honest, we could not have to guarantee that if we perform today at highest level that we do this again at Heidenheim. “This is our point for many, many months. We struggle to find this consistency. So today we didn’t find and now we prepare for Heidenheim. “We are able to beat Arsenal even if today this is hard to believe. We have very different performances within a short period of time so this is not new to us.” More

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      Sunderland line up ex-Premier League boss as manager after sacking Michael Beale but will have to agree special terms

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      PAUL HECKINGBOTTOM is top of Sunderland’s wanted list to be their next manager.The Black Cats want a long-term appointment after staggering along under caretaker boss Michael Dodds.Sunderland are lining up Paul Heckingbottom as their next managerCredit: PASunderland sacked Michael Beale and are under caretaker boss Michael DoddsCredit: RexAnd former Sheffield United chief Heck ticks the boxes.But that is if he is willing to work with the current regime and way of doing things.Sunderland want to promote their young players and keep some existing staff under the next boss.Heckingbottom, 46, had talks with the Wearsiders before Michael Beale got the job in December. Read More on FootballBut the move may suit both parties this time.Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus is in talks with a US financial group about a £20million loan.But not all the cash will instantly go to the club.Heckingbottom spent two years in charge of Sheffield United and led them to Premier League promotion in 2023.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHowever, the Barnsley tactician suffered a dismal campaign with the Blades in the top flight as he lost 11 out of 14 matches, of which he only won one.Heckingbottom was sacked in December and was replaced by Chris Wilder at Bramall Lane.’That’s Freudian slip of the month’, says Sky Sports presenter after embarrassed reporter’s blunder live on TVSheffield United are still bottom of the Prem table with seven points separating them from safety. More

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      Sheffield Utd boss Chris Wilder refuses to answer question in TV interview as fans slam ’embarrassing’ excuse

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      FANS have slammed Chris Wilder after he refused to answer a question in a TV interview.Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz’s superb stoppage-time equaliser denied Sheffield United a crucial win on Saturday.Chris Wilder refused to answer a question about the 14-minute extra time against FulhamCredit: BBCIn the third minute of stoppage time Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz equaliser denied Sheffield United a victoryCredit: GettyIn the third minute out of the 14 in stoppage time, Muniz volleyed the ball to seal a 3-3 draw for Fulham.And speaking after the six-goal thriller Wilder was asked by the BBC about his thoughts on the added time that saw his side play for another 16 minutes in total and lose their victory.But the Yorkshire boss refused to answer in fear of the FA or anyone else punishing him.He said: “I am not going to get involved in any controversy. In terms of my opinion because it has already cost me.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”So I’m not prepared. I am quite a hard-working Yorkshire lad who works hard for his money. “And I am not prepared to give it to the FA or anybody else, so I’ll keep those thoughts locked in.”Fans however did not seem to agree with Wilder and found he was making an excuse for his side who became the first English side to concede five goals in four consecutive home games.One supporter said: “This just shows how detached from reality are these people. ‘Hard working Yorkshire lad’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”He’s working in the overpaid, molly-coddled footballing industry not down the mines or in the steelworks. This embarrassing.”While another fan added: “Often find that people who need to talk about how hard working they are are usually the opposite.”Wilder laughs off Arteta praise before Arsenal thrashingA third then put: “Hard working. Does he work 10hr night shifts?????”Last month Wilder was slapped with a £11,500 fine by the FA for ranting at a sandwich-eating linesman following Sheffield United’s 3-2 defeat to Crystal Palace in January.The Blades will likely face relegation this season as they sit bottom of the table with just 15 points and seven points adrift from escaping the bottom three with nine games to go. More

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      Chelsea icon slams board for ‘destroying club’ before claiming team have ‘nothing in their brains’ after Burnley draw

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      CHELSEA hero Frank Leboeuf has ripped into co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali and accused the board of “destroying the club”.The Blues sank to a dismal 2-2 draw with Burnley at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, despite the Clarets going down to ten-men in the first-half.Frank Leboeuf ripped into Chelsea after yesterday’s drawCredit: Action Images – ReutersMauricio Pochettino’s men failed to beat ten-man BurnleyCredit: GettyTodd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali have overseen a dismal period since arriving at ChelseaCredit: GettyMauricio Pochettino’s side twice grabbed the lead against Vincent Kompany’s side, only to be pegged back on both occasions by their relegation-battling opponents.Chelsea were once again greeted by a barrage of boos upon the final whistle, with the result keeping them languishing in the bottom half of the table.After the game, fed-up Blues icon Leboeuf told ESPN: “Sorry, but the people on the board have destroyed this club.”That’s what you have to face. How do you rebuild that? I don’t know, it’s going to take a long time.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I’ve talked about it a lot and I’m fed up repeating myself… as long as you don’t have people to rely on, meaning experienced players, you can’t build anything.”This is what you face when you’re trying to build an academy team.”Having launched a scathing review of the club’s ownership, Leboeuf, 56, then took aim at the players.He fumed: “The Chelsea players have no stamina, nothing in their heart, nothing in their brain, they don’t know what to do.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”It’s unprofessional and unfair to the people who love this club. I’m fed up.”Ten-men Burnley should have won the game. Chelsea Football Club against Burnley… that’s the end of it.Simon Jordan slams ‘pathetic’ Chelsea fans for criticising Todd Boehly “I want to congratulate the fans for still being able to go to Stamford Bridge to watch that.”Following their latest setback, Chelsea remained 11th in the Prem table.After the game, a disgusted Pochettino said: “That is why I’m so upset and disappointed. It’s more here (in the heart) and here (in the head) than in your legs. It’s about being strong like a group, strong like a team.”We are too slow evolving in this area. That was the key today. The team played well, we had energy. When we have the ball, we go forwards.”But when we didn’t have the ball, we don’t have the same energy. Today, sorry, I am not happy with the performance when we don’t have the ball.”It’s difficult to accept not to win. It was a must-win game to be in a position to attack.” More

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      Premier League’s ‘most disliked player’ at it again as he savages ‘fan’ Scott McTominay after tussle with Man Utd star

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      NEAL MAUPAY was on a wind up yet again on Sunday as he labelled Scott McTominay a “fan” after an altercation with the Manchester United midfielder.The French striker, 27, came off the bench in the 86th minute of Brentford’s dramatic 1-1 draw with the Red Devils on Saturday night. Maupay posted this image of his tussle with McTominay with the cheeky captionAnd while he was only on the pitch for the final stages of the game, he still managed to earn himself a booking.Maupay became embroiled in a wrestling match with McTominay, 27, who ended up nearly pulling the ex-Brighton man’s shirt over his head.Both were cautioned for the incident – which occurred in the 12th minute of added time after the two late goals.But Maupay, who has a reputation for winding up opposition players, did not leave it there as he took to social media.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Brentford attacker shared a picture of McTominay pulling his shirt as he attempted to throw him off.And he added the caption: “This fan was desperate for my shirt 😂.”It comes just two months after Maupay riled Tottenham’s James Maddison by performing his darts celebration.Yet despite his relentless teasing, Maupay defended his actions in February – while also labelling himself the “most disliked player”.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe told The Times: “People say footballers are boring, then all of a sudden a player does this and everyone goes, ‘Why, Neal?’ ‘He’s the most disliked player.’ Blah blah blah.”For me, football is a game, it’s entertainment.Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd performances described as ‘heartbreaking’ by Jamie Redknapp who ‘wants to see more'”I’m just having fun and, on the pitch, I’m trying to do everything to win.”If I can say something that puts you off or makes you overthink and make a mistake, I’ll do it.”People don’t realise how much tension and emotion is involved at the highest level.”I think it works quite well and if I can get a reaction, great.”Maupay has defended his reputation as a wind up merchantCredit: Getty More

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      Man City vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Saka in XI as Gunners take on City in massive title clash – Premier League latest

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      ARSENAL are taking on Manchester City in a mammoth Premier League clash TODAY!The big news is Bukayo Saka STARTS for Arsenal. Kevin De Bruyne captains Pep Guardiola’s side today. Gabriel Martinelli is on the bench for Mikel Arteta’s men while Gabriel Jesus starts.
      Kick-off time: 4.30pm
      TV channel/ live stream: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
      Man City starting XI: Ortega, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Foden, Haaland
      Arsenal starting XI: Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice; Saka, Havertz, Jesus
      Liverpool hosting Brighton first from 2pm BST
      Man City vs Arsenal betting: Tips, odds and predictions35 Man City 0-0 Arsenal
      Kovacic creates a dangerous situation for Man City as he gives the ball away at the back where Odegaard is.
      However, City manage to avert disaster with an offside trap that Arsenal fall for.
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      White has been Arsenal’s most dangerous player so far in the game.
      Some really good runs down the wings combined with some sharp crosses to the front three.
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      Chance!
      Another missed opportunity for Arsenal and Jesus who finds space on the edge of the box to deliver a shot that just misses Ortega’s bottom left corner.
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      We’ve reached the half-hour mark in a rather uneventful clash, all things considered.
      Both teams appear to be cautious, and sometimes a little too much.
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      Man City boss Guardiola has placed Akanji at centre-back and Lewis at right-back.
      Very unlucky for the hosts and Ake…
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      Substitution
      Man City’s injury hell continues as Ake hobbles off with a knock.
      Guardiola replaces his defender with Lewis.
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      Arsenal create some danger as Jesus releases Havertz in the penalty area from the left.
      The playmaker vies for the ball Man City keeper beats him to it.
      Havertz goes hard on his compatriot as he appears to go at him studs first.
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      Arsenal star Saka has been anonymous so far in the match due to some exceptional marking by Gvardiol, Ake and Rodri.
      This is where the Gunners also miss Martinelli on the other wing…
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      Arsenal star Jesus receives a warning from the referee after a rough challenge on Silva.
      This comes after the striker’s late challenge on De Bruyne earlier one…
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      It’s quite an even affair at the Etihad but Man City are enjoying more possession.
      However, Arsenal’s midfield and back four are doing a good job keeping the hosts at bay and away from Raya’s box.
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      Chance!
      Man City come close with their first opportunity of the match as Ake meets a corner-kick in the penalty area.
      The defender gets a touch with his head and a deflection from close range but Raya picks it up.
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      And here’s how the two teams look like at the Etihad.
      Man City playing in their signature sky blue jerseys while Arsenal don their legendary red and white kit.
      Credit: AFP
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      Man City are dominating possession in the last three minutes and turned the tables on Arsenal with their own high pressure.
      This is definitely the battle of midfield, whoever wins this will win the match.
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      Arsenal’s high pressure is paying off as Man City are struggling to play out from the back.
      The back four finding it quite challenging to link with midfield…
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      Chance!
      And we have the first opportunity of the match as Rice releases White down the right and the playmaker delivers a cross to Jesus at the far post.
      The striker chests it down beautifully and tries a shot that just misses Ortega’s bottom right corner.
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      Arsenal are applying pressure high up on the pitch but Man City are still able to play out from the back.
      City are fast down the wings with Foden and Silva.
      Sky Sports claimed Ake would play at left-back but he’s at centre-back alongside Dias with Gvardiol on his left, as reported by SunSport.
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      Arsenal fans’ hearts drop as the referee blows his whistle after Haaland goes down inside the area while under pressure from White.
      However, the Man City star is caught offside.
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      And another quick reminder:
      Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola appears to have opted for a 4-1-4-1 formation with two changes to the team that beat Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals two weeks ago.
      Stefan Ortega starts between the sticks as Ederson wasn’t passed fit due to a muscle injury.
      This comes as John Stones and Jack Grealish are named on Guardiola’s bench.
      Manuel Akanji will play at right-back with Josko Gvardiol on the other side, while Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake team up at centre-back.
      Rodri covers the No6 role with Kevin De Bruyne and Matteo Kovacic in front of him.
      Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden cover the wings on the right and left respectively.
      And of course, Erling Haaland spearheads the Treble winners’ attack.
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      Here’s a quick reminder:
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has opted for a 4-3-3 formation with only one change to the team that beat Porto in the Champions League Last 16 two weeks ago.
      David Raya starts in goal with Ben White at right-back and Jakub Kiwior on the other side, while Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba team up at centre-back.
      Declan Rice, Jorginho and captain Martin Odegaard link up in midfield.
      Bukayo Saka, ex-Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz lead the attack.
      Meanwhile, Gabriel Martinelli has been named in the visitors’ bench.
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      Peep!
      Off we go in Manchester!!!
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      The Etihad is ready to host what could be a decisive Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal.
      City captain Kevin De Bruyne leads his team-mates out to the pitch in front of the homes fans.
      The Gunners follow with Martin Odegaard donning their esteemed armband.
      Not long to go now…
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      Arsenal star Kai Havertz is spearheading Mikel Arteta’s attack against Manchester City.
      And Havertz is chasing a very special record at the Etihad which has stood for around 24 years.
      If the attacking midfielder scores today then he will become the first player to hit the back of the net in five consecutive Premier League appearances during his debut season with the Gunners since the 1999-2000 season.
      The last player to do that at Arsenal is none other than the club’s record goalscorer Thierry Henry.

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      Liverpool completed a comeback to beat Brighton in their Premier League clash at Anfield.
      That means the Reds have climbed up to the top of the table with three points ahead of Arsenal and four adrift of Manchester City.
      Danny Welbeck opened the scoring for the Seagulls after just two minutes.
      But Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah turned things around for the Merseysiders.
      Credit: PA
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      Manchester City superstar Kevin De Bruyne has been named in the starting line-up against Arsenal.
      And De Bruyne will have the chance to make history for City today at the Etihad.
      If the talismanic playmaker scores twice then he will register 100 career goals for the Citizens.
      The Belgium international is already considered as a club legend amid his stunning nine-year stint with the Manchester giants.

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      Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has beaten Arsenal 16 times throughout his eight-year stint at the Etihad.
      That means that if Guardiola beats the Gunners again today he will tie his record of 17 victories against Burnley.
      But the Catalan tactician will need the help of City talisman Erling Haaland, who has failed to score in 11 of his past 16 appearances for club and country.
      However, Haaland still tops the Premier League scoring charts with a staggering 18 goals in 23 matches.
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      My dad’s a Double-winner and my uncle won a Ballon d’Or, now I’m making my own way and eyeing shock non-league title

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      HIS famous footballing father was a Double winner with Arsenal and will go down in history as the first African player to win the Premier League.His uncle is a former Ballon d’Or winner and two-time African Footballer of the Year who starred for Manchester City in the twilight of his career.Chris Wreh has carved his own way with Tamworth where he plays on loan from HartlepoolChris’ father Christopher Wreh won the Double with ArsenalCredit: PA:Press AssociationChris’ grandfather George Weah won the Ballon d’OrCredit: AFPWeah also used to play for Manchester City during his glory yearsCredit: AFPBut Chris Wreh – son of former Gunners striker Christopher Wreh and nephew of Liberian legend George Weah – has no time to worry about torn loyalties ahead of Sunday’s title showdown between City and Arsenal.That’s because he’s too busy closing in on a spectacular title success of his own.The 27-year-old Hartlepool United striker is currently on loan at National League North surprise packages Tamworth.And Andy Peaks’ high-flying Lambs can complete back-to-back promotions and clinch a shock promotion to the National League if they pick up a point at Brackley Town on Monday or Chorley fail to beat Blyth Spartans.Read More on FootballHowever, 26 years ago it was Chris’ dad Christopher who was closing in on the title as part of Arsene Wenger’s great 1997-98 Double-winners.Chris told SunSport: “I was only two when dad won the Double with Arsenal.”He’s not really one to talk about what he’s achieved, he was more interested in pushing me on to try and make a name for myself.”But lots of people have told me what a great player he was and I’ve watched some videos of him.Most read in Football”It’s pretty obvious he must have been talented to play in that Arsenal Double-winning team because he had to compete with Ian Wright, Dennis Bergkamp and Nicolas Anelka.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careers”One of his claims to fame is that Arsene Wenger signed him twice – first for Monaco and then Arsenal.”Wreh senior scored on his full debut in March 1998 – a 1-0 win at Wimbledon – as Arsenal put together a ten-match winning streak which saw them overhaul Manchester United to win the title.Wreh also scored a winner at Bolton before bagging his most famous Arsenal goal – the only goal of the game in a narrow FA Cup semi-final win over Wolves.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”Arsene Wenger rewarded him by starting dad in the FA Cup final against Newcastle United, which they won 2-0,” said Chris.”Ian Wright was on the bench that day which says a lot for dad.”They were quite close and he used to call Wrighty, grandad, or old man, while Ian Wright dubbed dad ‘The Liberian Lion King!'”Dad also scored against Manchester United at Wembley when Arsenal won the Charity Shield at the start of the following season.”I still stumble across some of his international shirts in the garage or scattered all over the house and his Premier League winners’ medal and Community Shield medal are at home too.”He’s even got a Best Goal Celebration Award and became famous for his backflip celebrations after scoring but I’ve never tried to recreate it.”Living with HenryAt the start of his second season at Highbury, Wenger increased the quality even further by signing Thierry Henry and Croatian legend Davor Suker.Despite making 18 appearances in the first half of the season Wreh was eventually loaned out to AEK Athens, Birmingham City and Dutch side Den Bosch, before moving to St Mirren and then Al-Hilal in the fledgling Saudi League.”Dad knew all about Thierry Henry’s quality long before he became a Gunners legend,” said Chris.”Because he used to share a flat together when they were teammates at Monaco.”To get in that Arsenal team ahead of some of those players was obviously a massive achievement and something my mum must have been so proud of.”It showed he had the talent, it’s staggering to think of the level he achieved.Wreh was ‘bigger’ in France”Speaking to Mum and other family members he was actually far bigger in France than he ever was here.”He achieved a lot in French football with Guingamp, where he played in the French Cup final and Monaco before his move to Arsenal.”He played with some world class players at Monaco and at 18 he came off the bench in the semi-final of the Champions League against AC Milan at the San Siro, playing alongside Jurgen Klinsmann, Youri Djorkaeff, Enzo Scifo and Emmanuel Petit.”He’s currently out in Liberia where he is in charge of the National Under-20 team and he Facetimed me the other day before their international for a chat.”We tend to keep it light – he’s just my dad really. But if I ask him for something specific he’ll give me advice.”It’s my ambition to play for Liberia one day.Chris’ Liberia ambitions”Dad scored 12 goals in 36 internationals and my uncle George Weah is Liberia’s most famous player.”There was a possibility of me being called up when I was with Southend but unfortunately I got injured before the squad was announced.”Hopefully if Tamworth win promotion I’ll have options in the National League with Hartlepool or to stay here.”We’re 13 points clear with four games to go but I came in February after the boys did all the hard work.”I’m just here to hopefully provide the icing on the cake. I’ve managed five goals and four assists in 14 appearances so things have gone well.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Tamworth fans might want to borrow the anthem Arsenal fans used to sing about his double-winning dad.All together now ….. “We’re riding along on the Christ-oph-er Wreh!” More

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      Incredible goals stat shows this is the best Premier League season EVER and fans have clever theory why

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      FOOTBALL fans are stunned after finding out the astonishing amount of goals in the Premier League season… but they believe they know why.Saturday’s top-flight action saw 29 goals scored across the eight matches – an average of 3.6 goals per game.The average goals per game has skyrocketed this seasonBrentford were one of FIVE teams to score in added time on SaturdayCredit: AlamyAnd that is not a huge increase from the season’s average – which sits at around 3.25.But the 2023/24 campaign as a whole is a massive outlier compared to other Premier League seasons – and for the better.As reported by Duncan Alexander, it is on course to become the first Premier League season to boast an average of more than three goals per game.Every campaign since 1992 has averaged between 2.45 and 2.85 goals per game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLast season, a record number of goals were scored in the Premier League as teams hit the back of the net 1,084 times.But 946 have already been scored in 2023/24 and clubs are on course to shatter the record set just 12 months ago.However, fans have been quick to jump on one major reason why this is the case.Added time has risen hugely this season following a new directive in the summer was put in place to increase the amount of time the ball is in play.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERGames are regularly exceeding 100 minutes, meaning there is simply more time for goals to be scored.Five goals were scored after the 90th minute on Saturday alone – including two in Brentford’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United.Dean Scoggins travels to FC Koln in Germany to find Europe’s best Away DayAnd those on social media swiftly posed this theory in response to the remarkable stats.One said: “Added time?”While another added: “Adjust 👏 for 👏 added 👏 time 👏.”While a third replied: “Have you got the graph with goals in first 90mins only?” More