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      Eagle-eyed Arsenal fans spot Gabriel run over and whisper to Rice just before pair combined to score against West Ham

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      ARSENAL star Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes already knew what they wanted to do before their third goal against West Ham.The Gunners destroyed the Hammers 6-0 at the London Stadium to put their Premier League title bid into full gear.
      Arsenal stars Declan Rice and Gabriel Magalhaes had a secret chat before the third goal
      This came just before Arsenal took on a free-kick from a promising position
      Rice then delivered a cross to Gabriel who scored Arsenal’s third goal
      Arsenal went on to beat West Ham 6-0 at the London StadiumCredit: Reuters
      Gabriel practically sealed the three points in the 44th minute following centre-back partner William Saliba’s opener and Bukayo Saka’s penalty kick.
      The North Londoners showed exactly why they are the most dangerous Premier League team on set pieces a few minutes before half-time.
      Eagle-eyed Arsenal fans noticed Gabriel and Rice having a secret chat after the visitors got a free-kick from a promising position down the left.
      That led to a wonderful combination between the defender and the former West Ham superstar.
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      Rice delivered a pinpoint cross which met Gabriel who put the ball past the hosts’ goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
      This marked the England international’s second assist of the night as he also set Saliba up just 12 minutes earlier.
      The 25-year-old then went on to score to cap off a wonderful afternoon after Saka completed his brace and Leandro Trossard also hit the target.
      Shortly after Gabriel’s goal a raft of West Ham fans left the ground at half-time when the score was already 4-0.
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      Manchester United legend Roy Keane described the East Londoners’ performance as an “absolute disgrace”.
      Keane told Sky Sports: “West Ham have been shocking and frustrating.
      Fuming West Ham fans stream out of London Stadium before HALF-TIME during Arsenal drubbing
      “I can’t believe what I’m watching – they way they’re getting beat. West Ham in the last 10-15 minutes have been an absolute disgrace.
      “There’s a way to lose a game of football, but the way West Ham are doing it they look slow, they look sluggish in midfield, they’re running back.
      “There’s no desire and no hunger. David Moyes must be fuming at half-time.
      “All credit to Arsenal – they’ve flexed their muscles – they look sharp, they look at it. West Ham, disgrace.” More

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      Man Utd make kit change for first time in their Premier League history against Aston Villa and fans love it

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      MANCHESTER UNITED wore red shorts for the first time in their Premier League history on Sunday afternoon.Erik ten Hag’s men donned their third strip for the trip to Aston Villa.
      Man Utd wore red shorts for the first time in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils went 1-0 up in their changed stripCredit: Reuters
      The Red Devils’ 2023-24 third kit is all-white with red trim.
      With Villa also wearing white shorts, however, the Red Devils used their alternate third kit for today’s game, which features red shorts instead.
      Prior to this season, Man Utd had not worn red shorts since 1957.
      And they had never worn red shorts with a white shirt in their entire history.
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      Both records tumbled in November when they played Galatasaray in the Champions League.
      Having used it in Europe, United gave their alternate third strip its Premier League debut at Villa Park.
      And fans appeared to love it.
      One wrote on social media: “United’s white tops red shorts combo is working for me.”
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      While a second gushed: “Think it’s the first outing for the Red/burgundy shorts for the men’s first team they look very smart/classy.”
      The alternate third kit’s previous outing saw United draw 3-3 with Galatasaray in their ultimately doomed Champions League group stage campaign.
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      Its second appearance got off to a better start, with Rasmus Hojlund firing the Red Devils into the lead on 17 minutes.
      And Ten Hag’s men went in at the break a goal to the good against Unai Emery’s top-four chasers.
      Man Utd wore the changed strip against Galatasaray in the Champions LeagueCredit: PA More

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      Man Utd fans celebrate as they spot Ten Hag’s tactical tweak against Aston Villa just seconds into clash

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      MANCHESTER UNITED fans have celebrated after spotting Erik ten Hag’s tactical tweak in the 2-1 win against Aston Villa.Eagle-eyed supporters needed just seconds to notice that Harry Maguire was playing in his old left centre-back position in Sunday’s thrilling Premier League clash.
      Fans noticed that Harry Maguire started as Man Utd’s left centre-back against Aston Villa
      Erik ten Hag’s tactical decision was praisedCredit: Getty
      The England star returned to the Red Devils’ starting XI in last week’s 3-0 win against West Ham.
      He was deployed alongside Lisandro Martinez but featured on the right.
      However, following an injury to the Argentine, Raphael Varane was selectd by Erik ten Hag today.
      And as the game kicked off, he was on the right – with Maguire reverting to the left.
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      He spent his entire United career playing on that side before Ten Hag took charge 18 months ago.
      It was the first time Maguire and Varane had started together in the league under the Dutchman.
      And supporters could not resist hailing the move, with many feeling Maguire is far better on the left than on the right.
      One said: “We have the GOAT Maguire.”
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      Another declared: “This is the way forward.”
      One added: “Great partnership.”
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      Indeed, Ten Hag revealed before kick-off that Maguire would go back to his old position.
      He said: “Varane played very well against Ollie Watkins last time.
      “Harry Maguire is used to play on the left side and the partnership with Luke Shaw is very familiar to him.”
      United started the game well and went ahead through Rasmus Hojlund.
      But they were pegged back in the second after Douglas Luiz nabbed an equaliser for Villa.
      However, the Red Devils ended the game victorious as Scott McTominay came off the bench to head home a late winner. More

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      Chelsea and Arsenal scouting Athletic Bilbao star with Blues fans convinced ‘this will be the end of Mudryk or Sterling’

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      ARSENAL and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams amid an impressive season.Williams, 21, is shining bright for Bilbao this season with five goals and 10 assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
      Arsenal and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch Athletic Bilbao star Nico WilliamsCredit: Getty
      Chelsea fans believe Williams would be an upgrade compared to Raheem Sterling and Mykhailo Mudryk
      Arsenal and Chelsea are facing competition for Williams’ signature
      According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners and the Blues have sent representatives “multiple times” in the Basque Country to follow the Spain international’s progress.
      However, there is nothing advanced between the player and any of the Premier League rivals at this stage.
      The transfer race is “completely open” meaning more suitors could swoop in for Williams and create competition for Arsenal as well as Chelsea.
      Romano told CaughtOffside: “Arsenal have also sent their scouts to follow Nico Williams of Athletic Bilbao multiple times, and it’s the same for Chelsea as they included him in the list last summer.
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      “The race is completely open, and nothing is advanced with either club so far.
      “He’d be great in the Premier League in my opinion – a physical and technical player; very good one.”
      Chelsea fans urged owner Todd Boehly and manager Mauricio Pochettino to move quickly for Williams’ signature.
      In fact, a section of the West Londoners’ faithful see the Spaniard as a massive upgrade to Raheem Sterling and £97m struggling star Mykhailo Mudryk.
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      One fan tweeted: “He will most probably replace Sterling, which is an instant upgrade.”
      Another commented: “Great player, but would definitely be the end for Mudryk yeah, they either trust him or they go and get Nico and try to move Mudryk on.
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      “Interested to see if they put the trust in Mudryk’s development or not.”
      A third posted: “Bring him in. Finally we get someone that runs with purpose.”
      This fan said: “Sign him up.”
      And that one wrote: “We have to get him.” More

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      Declan Rice refuses to celebrate after screamer against West Ham with last kick for Arsenal in London Stadium thrashing

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      DECLAN RICE refused to celebrate after scoring against West Ham.The Arsenal midfielder grabbed his side’s sixth goal with a screamer at the London Stadium on Sunday.
      Declan Rice refused to celebrate after scoring against West HamCredit: PA
      Rice put the Gunners 6-0 up at the London StadiumCredit: Rex

      His goal was Rice’s last involvement of the match before being replaced by Mohamed Elneny.
      It was his first league return to the Hammers since leaving to join Arsenal in the summer.
      Rice added his name to the scoresheet in the 65th minute as he pounced onto a loose ball around 30 yards from goal.
      The midfielder lashed the ball first time past Alphonse Areola and into the top corner.

      He immediately held his hands up apologetically and refused to celebrate against his former club.
      After graduating from the Hammers academy, Rice made 245 senior appearances for West Ham.
      The 25-year-old also captained the club as they won the Europa Conference League last season before his move to North London.
      However, he was still met with boos from the home supporters on Sunday afternoon.
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      Rice was substituted off by Mikel Arteta after scoring, with Arsenal 6-0 up at the London Stadium.
      Goals from William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel and Leandro Trossard fired the Gunners into a four-goal half-time lead.
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      The dominant display saw thousands of home fans leave the stadium at half-time, with the mass exodus caught by the Sky Sports cameras.
      Saka added a second after half-time before Rice’s long-range strike completed the scoring. More

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      Todibo opens door to Premier League transfer amid Man Utd and Chelsea links and doesn’t want to give Nice ‘false hope’

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      NICE defender Jean-Clair Todibo has opened the door to a potential summer transfer.The 24-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months.
      Jean-Clair Todibo is open to a summer moveCredit: Getty
      Both Chelsea and Manchester United are understood to be interested in signing him.
      Todibo’s current contract is set to expire in 2027 but he could be sold this summer for around £35million.
      The Frenchman has admitted that he would be open to a transfer, but he is not prepared to make a full decision until the summer.
      Todibo said: “I am at Nice and we’re having a great season. I don’t have my head elsewhere. If I did it would be difficult for me personally and for the group too.
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      “I feel really good at Nice. We’ll see what happens in the summer but we’re not there yet. I don’t want to get ahead of myself.
      “I don’t want to give false hope. For now, I’m here at Nice.”
      The ex-Barcelona star added: “Football moves quickly, you never know what’s going to happen. I’ll wait until the summer to make my decision. 
      “If my decision is to stay, I’ll announce it, if it is to leave, I’ll announce it too and I’ll thank everyone, but we’re not there yet.”
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      Todibo also revealed that he wants to leave something “beautiful” behind at Nice in case he does leave at the end of the campaign.
      He said: “There are important games coming up. The goal is that if it is to be my final season at Nice, then I want to leave here having done something beautiful with the club.
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      “The supporters and the club deserve players who give everything on the pitch, and to achieve something substantial. Personally, if I am to leave, I want to leave something good behind.”
      Todibo has provided two assists in 18 games for Nice so far this season. More

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      WWE legend responds to Brennan Johnson’s Tottenham celebration as fans say ‘this wasn’t on my 2024 bingo card’

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      MATT HARDY has responded to Brennan Johnson’s goal celebration against Brighton.The Tottenham forward scored a 96th-minute winner in their victory over the Seagulls on Saturday.
      Brennan Johnson’s goal celebration caught the eye of Matt HardyCredit: PA
      The WWE legend responded with this snap on social mediaCredit: WWE
      After scoring, Johnson celebrated by pulling off Hardy’s signature pose for the cameras.
      He held down one of his fingers on his left hand and pointed out two on his right to pay homage to the WWE legend.
      Hardy has now responded by sharing a snap of the celebration to X, formerly Twitter.
      Alongside the picture, he also attached a photo of himself doing the pose alongside his brother Jeff Hardy.
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      The post took fans by surprise, with one commenting: “This wasn’t on my bingo card for 2024.”
      Another added: “Never thought I’d see this crossover.”
      A third supporter also wrote: “The linkup I didn’t know I needed.”
      Meanwhile, one more said: “Brennan is an honorary Hardy Boy.”
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      Johnson’s goal secured a comeback win for Spurs after Pape Matar Sarr had cancelled out Pascal Gross’ opener.
      The 22-year-old’s strike was his third for the club since signing from Nottingham Forest in the summer.
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      Spurs moved into the top four with the victory, leapfrogging Aston Villa ahead of their clash with Manchester United on Sunday. More

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      How England star Ollie Watkins funded former non-league club’s Spain holiday after team-mates repeatedly fined him

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      OLLIE WATKINS paid his dues at Weston-super-Mare — and helped fund an end-of-season boys’ trip to Spain.Aston Villa frontman Watkins, 28, will be aiming to shoot down Manchester United on Sunday.
      Ollie Watkins paid for his former club’s trip to SpainCredit: Getty
      But his ten goals on loan from Exeter at Weston during the 2014-15 season helped keep the club in the Conference South.
      But the teenage striker had a weakness — timekeeping.
      His former boss Ryan Northmore revealed: “He was often late because he was usually travelling up from Exeter.
      “The boys didn’t give him any leeway. He’d say, ‘There was traffic on the so-and-so’, but it was, ‘Don’t care, £5 in the pot’.
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      “He’d have items of kit missing. Because he would then try to defend himself, the boys would have a kangaroo court and fine him double.
      “By the end of the season, there was enough money in there to get a trip to Spain and Ollie went with them.
      “He ended up paying for about four of them to go!
      “For an 18-year-old to come in as our No 9 was a big responsibility but he was right up for it.”
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      After leaving Exeter in 2017 Watkins joined Brentford and spent three years with the West London side.
      He signed for Aston Villa in 2020 and has since made 149 appearances.
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      The forward also has nine England caps and three international goals. More