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    Manuel Ugarte is a midfield bruiser… but Man Utd star is NOT immune to making same mistakes as Casemiro vs Liverpool

    MANCHESTER UNITED appeared to make a turning point this summer with how they will recruit and build their squad.For the first time since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill, it appeared there was a long-term plan.Manuel Ugarte has the ability to be a top player for Man Utd if used properlyCredit: GettyHe is a tough tackling midfielder who will add security to the Red Devils’ midfieldCredit: AFPBut he can sometimes be a bit of a liability on the ballCredit: GettyAnd he could suffer the same fate as Casemiro did against Liverpool if not supportedCredit: PAAfter taking sporting control of the Red Devils, Ineos identified younger players in key areas for, generally, decent fees.This saw them strengthen the defence with the signings of Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro – a wise move given how much they relied on veteran Jonny Evans, 36, at times last season.They also added versatile star Noussair Mazraoui at full-back, while Dutchman Joshua Zirkzee brings some much needed link play to the front line.It is their last deal of the summer, however, which could prove to be the most important, in the form of 23-year-old Uruguay star Manuel Ugarte.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe former Paris Saint-Germain defensive midfielder signed in a deal which could cost £51million, and is a positive and proactive step.However, while Ugarte is superb off the ball, he does have weaknesses.Reading of the gameOne of the most prominent aspects of Ugarte’s game is his ability to play at the base of a midfield, to read the game and react quickly to threats.He does not need to be constantly involved in possession, nor does he want to get the ball and break lines with forward passes.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSInstead, he likes to hold a deeper position, where he can react to the threat of quick opposition counterattacks.This is an area of the midfield in which United were severely lacking last season.Here Ugarte shields his defence as the opposition attacker looks to carry the ball into spaceErik ten Hag warns Manuel Ugarte could take MONTHS to get fit in further blow to Man Utd fans after Liverpool hammeringThe likes of Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes are more than capable of attacking, meaning United needed to add a more defensive-minded player.United struggled badly with defending these spaces in midfield last season – they were often too high and too easy for the opposition to play through and bypass.Ugarte will allow United to be more secure in front of their back line – something they need after being horribly exposed in their 3-0 defeat by Liverpool.His presence at the base of the midfield will also allow United’s full-backs to bomb on.This time Ugarte is in a more settled defensive block and is able to read and react where necessary to win possessionUgarte has the mobility and ability to cover back or across the pitch to prevent the opposition from playing into an attacking space.The addition of Ugarte to the base of the United midfield will make them stronger and more difficult to break down.Is his aggression an issue?Aggression in footballers can often be seen only as a negative thing, but a certain level is needed at the top level.The issue comes when players cannot channel this intensity effectively and end up tearing around the pitch trying to win the ball back.That desire needs to be balanced with tactical discipline.Ugarte still needs to find that balance and his aggressive nature led to PSG sidelining him last season.Here Ugarte is too eager to break out and hunt down the ball on his ownMidfield players who can chase and win the ball can, of course, be a positive, as long as they have team-mates around them who can bring balance. One part of Ugarte’s game that needs further development is understanding when to go, and when to stay put.Yet with United’s new central defenders they should be more comfortable in a higher line and this will limit the space between the defence, midfield and attack.This structure and shape would free Ugarte to jump and press more aggressively.This time Ugarte charges to press the first forward pass into the midfield, but leaves the defence exposed behind himBut for now he still provides risk as well as security because teams can look to bait him into pressing high before playing quickly into the space he leaves behind.United boss Erik ten Hag will need to create a structure and set of pressing rules to bring the best out of Ugarte.Is his passing a problem?Ugarte is not a midfielder in the mould of Rodri, for instance.He is not a top-level passer of the ball and often his distribution can be fairly obvious and easy to defend against.He does, however, keep the ball fairly well, with stats showing last season he had a passing accuracy of 91.6 per cent compared to Casemiro’s 82.6 per cent.He has played at international level and for some of the biggest teams in the world, after all.In possession for PSG Ugarte could be too obviousIndeed, as long as he is allowed to receive the ball and play short and safe then there should be no issues. The issues he had at PSG – and that he is likely to have at United – are that teams will recognise his lack of passing ability and let him have the ball.This is designed to force him to be more expressive on the ball, which can prompt errors, especially in tighter areas.This is part of the reason he struggled at times with PSG under Luis Enrique. Here Ugarte tries a more ambitious crossfield pass but poor execution sees him lose possessionUnited are less focused on possession so his lack of ability on the ball should not be as much of a problem.The Red Devils will not exactly hide Ugarte in possession, although they will need to try to limit his involvement.ConclusionUgarte has a very specific profile and one that United need in midfield.He will stop them from being so open out of possession and he can win back the ball effectively.READ MORE SUN STORIESThere are, however, issues that United fans will have to be aware of.As long as Ten Hag uses the Uruguayan international properly though he should prove to be a good signing. More

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    Premier League stars and their cars, from Erling Haaland’s £2.7m Mercedes supercar to Son Heung-Min’s £1m Ferrari

    THE Premier League is the greatest league in the world, and it’s no secret it pays well.Man City can afford to give Erling Haaland a £375,000-per-week salary, while Liverpool broke their wage structure to pay Mo Salah a whopping £350,000-per-week.Man City’s Erling Haaland boasts the most expensive car in the Premier LeagueNorwegian hotshot Haaland splashed £2.7m on Mercedes AMG OneIt’s no wonder all the best players want to play on our shores.When they do, though, they’ll need a fast car to get to and from training.But what do some of the world’s best drive?SunSport rounds up the pick of some of the Premier League elite’s finest.Read more football news And, there’s not a Dacia in sight.Erling Haaland – Mercedes AMG One, £2.7mThe Prem’s sharpest shooter boasts the most expensive motor.Back in February, it was reported Man City hitman Haaland splashed the cash on a F1-grade supercar.The Mercedes AMG One costs a whopping £2.7m, can reach a top speed of 219mph and is very rare – with just 275 built.Most read in FootballThe Norwegian already has a fleet of flash motors, including a £300k Rolls Royce Cullinan.Son Heung-Min – Ferrari’s La Ferrari, £1.2mOnly 499 of these incredible cars have been made – and Son has one of them.Erling haaland’s bizarre new therapyBut he ditched the usual red for a black version because the Spurs man couldn’t be seen driving a car in the team colours of their rivals, Arsenal.Worth around £1.2m, even a Premier League footballer earning top whack would have to save up for a while to be able to afford it.It is the most powerful street-legal supercar the Italian manufacturer has produced.Son Heung-Min has a very rare Ferrari in his car collectionThe Spurs player paid £1.2m for a very special La FerrariCole Palmer – Lamborghini Urus, £180kThe staple motor for any Premier League footballer, Lamborghini’s first foray into the SUV world is regularly seen at the training grounds of all the major clubs.It genuinely is an astonishing motor, boasting all the finesse of a supercar – but offering a lot more leg room.There once was a huge waiting list for the Urus, but if you are top class athlete like Palmer you seemingly get to jump the queue.The starting price is around the £190,000 mark, but can rise up to £240,000.Cole Palmer has exploded on the scene in the past year and has a suitably explosive carPalmer has been seen behind the wheel of a very smart Lamborghini UrusVirgil Van Dijk – Audi Q7, £65kComfortability and leg room is the order for Liverpool’s giant centre back, Van Dijk.Reliability and performance are two things the German car giants boast, and the Q7 is as steady as it gets.Several high-profile Barcelona stars used a Q7 to get to and from training until the Catalans’ sponsorship deal expired.Van Dijk also has a much sportier Ferrari 488 in his car collection worth over £175k.Virgil Van Dijk requires a car with a bit of leg roomThe Audi Q7 is the perfect motor for the Dutch star to go to and from training inMo Salah – Bentley Continental GT, £240kOne of Salah’s favourite cars (there are many in his staggering garage), the Egyptian legend has driven a Bentley for years.Worth around £160,000, it boasts luxury interiors, including comfortable leather seats and performance-wise, it has a top speed of 210 mph, and is UK-built with an efficient V12 engine.And fans know it’s Salah’s wheels – one boy previously chased the Bentley down to get a glimpse of his hero.After colliding with a lamppost and breaking his nose, the lad could’ve been disheartened. But his day was brightened up when Salah stopped the car to check if the boy was alright, and then posed for a snap.Salah has also been seen behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Aventador (£270k) and a Mercedes Benz AMG SLS Roadster (£180k).Mo Salah has a number of amazing cars in his garageThe pick of the bunch is Salah’s Bentley Continental GT that comes with a hefty price tagBukayo Saka – Mercedes G63, £190KCosting up to £190,000, the prestige Mercedes SUV is one of the Premier League’s most popular motors.Saka isn’t the only Arsenal star to have one, with Kai Havertz also boasting the ‘G Wagon’ as one of his motors.G63’s come with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 engine that makes 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.While, different models go 0-62 mph from 4.5 seconds to 6.4 seconds.Bukayo Saka is one of Arsenal’s highest-earnersWhich is why Saka drives a £190k Mercedes AMG G63read more sport featuresMarcus Rashford – McLaren 765LT, £280kMarcus Rashford is a complete petrolhead and owns an array of brilliant cars.He has had a penchant for Rolls-Royce in the past, splashing the cash on a £390,000 Black Badge Cullinan and a 700,000 Black Badge Wraith, which he sold at auction last year after damaging it in an accident.He also joined the trend of Premier League footballers who are Lamborghini Urus drivers.However, he has seemingly settled on a £280,000 McLaren 765 Longtail for now that’s capable of reaching 0-60 mph in just 2.7 secondsMarcus Rashford is a car connoisseur who boasts an impressive fleetRashford’s favourite to drive around Manchester is his McLaren 765LTDeclan Rice – Range Rover Sport, £80kSteady away Rice opts for a comfortable SUV for his car of choice.The father of one rides in a spacious Range Rover Sport costing around £80,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, he has had it personalised – so it comes with all the luxury trimmings you can imagine.The Range Rover Sport is popular choice among the England squad, with Rice’s teammates Luke Shaw and Harry Maguire owning Sports too.Family man Declan Rice opts for a sensible motorLike many Premier League footballers, Rice rides in a Range Rover Sport More

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    Meet Liverpool new boy Federico Chiesa’s stunning wife described as the ‘most beautiful girl fans have ever seen’ 

    LIVERPOOL are set to unveil the signing of Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.The Reds have agreed a deal worth £10million for the Euro 2024 star, 26, who has flown to the UK for his medical.Wag Lucia Bramani has been described as the ‘most beautiful girl fans have seen’Gorgeous Lucia is headed to our shores with her footballer husbandLucia is the wife of Liverpool new boy Federico ChiesaHe is expected to sign a four-year deal, and confirmed as much with his own personal statement.Chiesa said: “I’m very happy, I can’t wait to become new Liverpool player. Me and my family, we’re so happy really.”Let me say thanks to Juventus and the fans, they have been always special with me.”Now it’s time for Liverpool. I’m so happy. I can’t wait!”Read more football newsChiesa’s signing means the Premier League will be graced by a Wag already described as the ‘most beautiful girl fans have ever seen’.She is the amazing Lucia Bramani, and SunSport invites you to find out more about the stunner below.They wed this summerOnly last month, Chiesa and Lucia, 23, walked down the aisle in an incredible Tuscany wedding.They said their ‘I do’s’ at the Cathedral of Grosseto in front of friends and family, including Manuel Locatelli’s wife Thessa Lacovich, and Michela Persico, the Wag of Daniele Rugani.Most read in FootballAfter the ceremony, the couple were whisked away in a Ferrari to a party at the Castello di Vicarello.He cut a dapper figure in an elegant dark grey suit, while the bride opted for a simple, elegant dress.Juventus star Federico Chiesa leaves Turnin on private flight for transfer deal with Liverpool Reports suggested they chose the spot on the advice of Juventus physio, Mario Fei.A native of the Tuscan spot, he is believed to have told Chiesa about the area when the forward was recovering from a knee injury.Chiesa and Lucia said their ‘I do’s’ at a romantic wedding in TuscanyThe two got engaged in December 2023 and shared the moment on InstagramUnsurprisingly, Lucia is signed to a model agencyread more sport featuresWhich reminds us how they metIt was during a dark time in Chiesa’s life that Lucia came along to brighten up his horizons.They began dating in 2022, but because of his injury things weren’t easy at first.He told Amazon Prime documentary Back On Track: “I wanted to see her, only I tore my cruciate ligament.”However, she thought he was exaggerating his injury at first and that he was making excuses not to see her.A couple of months later, they confirmed they were an item on Instagram.Shortly before Christmas in 2023, Chiesa popped the question which Lucia, a model and psychologist, gleefully accepted.They showed off the sparkling diamond ring in a loved up post on social media.Lucia met Chiesa when he was recovering from a serious knee injuryAmusingly, Lucia thought Chiesa was exaggerating his injury at first to avoid herLove quickly blossomed between Lucia and Chiesa and they confirmed their romance on InstagramShe’s not a football fanIf Liverpool fans expect her to be clued about the beautiful game, think again.She told Il Bianconero last year: “I understand less than zero about football, Federico explains many things to me.”The first time I went to the stadium was with Federico. It is a particular world, with him, I am discovering this sport, how much sacrifice it requires and how many efforts that are not seen.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He is inside sport but he is not part of the environment, his beauty is that he is in his own right from this world, this made me fall in love.”With that said, given the atmosphere at Anfield on one of those famous European nights, she might find beauty there too. Despite being married to a footballer, Lucia admits to knowing ‘zero’ about the gameLucia’s next port of call will be to visit Anfield More

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    Meet AFC Bournemouth Women’s Kelci-Rose Bowers who dates Cherries ace and could be next Alisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz

    MOVE over Douglas Luiz and Alisha Lehmann.The former Aston Villa pair, who both moved to Turin to play for Juventus, are one of football’s most glam couples.Kelci-Rose Bowers is one of the women’s games most glam personalitiesAFC Bournemouth pair Marcos Senesi and Kelci-Rose are believed to be datingKelci-Rose Bowers has the potential to be as big as Alisha Lehmann on social mediaGlamorous footballer Alisha Lehmann regularly sends fans wild on InstagramBoth are talented pros and, especially in the case of Alisha, have a huge social media following.But AFC Bournemouth Women’s star Kelci-Rose Bowers is no stranger to going viral either.She too is in a footballing super pairing that could rival Luiz and Lehmann.Kelci-Rose dates Argentinian defender Marcos Senesi, who plays at the back for Andoni Iraola’s side.Read more football news Their romance seems to have taken off this summer after sharing snaps together on a romantic getaway.Sunny timesLast month, Kelci-Rose, 20, and Senesi, 27, shared images on their Instagram account looking loved up.The identical posts showed a number of snaps of the two, including one laughing together and another cuddled up on a sun bed.The caption accompanying the photos read: “For more moments like this.”Most read in FootballIt’s not known when the two began dating, or how they met.However, this relationship seems very new and in its early stages.Meet the new Wags of the Premier League season, from a Belgian interior designer to a Portuguese modelThey could have met on promotional work for the club.Senesi and Kelci-Rose modelled AFC Bournemouth’s retro range together in a fancy photoshoot.Last month, Marcos Senesi and Kelci-Rose shared images on a romantic break awayPreviously, they appeared together modelling AFC Bournemouth’s vintage rangeGlam Kelci-Rose showed off her amazing bikini body on the tripAlisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz are football’s other glam football coupleWhen she went viralEarlier this year, Kelci-Rose nearly broke X when a social media post of hers went viral.It was a transfer announcement vid that set fans into a frenzy, when she revealed she was joining AFC Bournemouth from Southampton in May.In the clip, the gorgeous blonde tells fans: “Hi guys, Kelci Bowers here. I am here at AFC Bournemouth.  I can’t wait to get going.”Within a week, it was incredibly watched over 21 million times.Bear in mind, AFC Bournemouth’s Women have just over 3,600 followers on X, so that tells you how staggering those numbers were.Kelci-Rose began her youth career at Southampton, earning a call-up to England’s U16 side.Away from the pitch, she lives a glam lifestyle – enjoying beach holidays and dressing up to the nines.Like Senesi, Kelci-Rose plays in defence for the CherriesWhen Kelci-Rose joined Bournemouth her transfer announcement went viralWithin a week, the clip was watched over 21 million timesAlisha Lehmann and Douglas Luiz moved from Aston Villa to Juventus togetherFootball firstOriginally from market town Fareham, which sits between Southampton and Portsmouth, Kelci-Rose has repped both.But she is on for a fresh start at Bournemouth and is sure to rival Lehmann in the popularity stakes on social media.In between, the gorgeous footballer played her football overseas.She starred for Louisiana State University in the US, where she played seven games during the 2022-2023 season.But it’s on our shores where she is continuing to blossom.A defender, she is sure to share tips with Argentina international and beau Senesi.His football career is on the up, after cementing himself as a regular in the Cherries’ first team.Despite her good looks, football has always come first for Kelci-RoseKelci-Rose originally started her career in football on the South CoastSince signing from Feyenoord in 2022, Senesi has become a first team starread more sport featuresHe joined the club in 2022 from Dutch side Feyenoord, and has appeared for the Argies once in a friendly against Estonia.Part-time modelAway from the beautiful game, Kelci-Rose is signed up to agency W Model Management.She rarely shares on her Instagram – and has shared just 31 posts with her 57,000 followers.Many show that football means the world to her, with regular updates on how her career is shaping.Other posts show a zest for life and clear love of fashion.On a trip to Winter Wonderland last December, the women’s baller wrapped up warm in a faux fur coat, leggings and desert boots.READ MORE SUN STORIESKelci-Rose loves dressing up for glam occasionsBlode stunner Kelci-Rose looks elegant at this year’s Women’s Football AwardsAlongside her football career, Kelci-Rose is also a modelKelci-Rose also loves to dress up – rocking sexy black dresses, as well as a leisure wear for every running around in.Now she’s dating a Premier League footballer, the doors are open to gain even more popularity. More

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    Meet the glam partners of Chelsea’s stars, from a fitness model with 800,000 Instagram followers to Miss Earth beauty

    CHELSEA have long been associated with glam thanks to the Swinging Sixties and ever-trendy King’s Road nearby.They were the first club to really embrace foreign superstar signings – bringing the likes of Ruud Gullit and the late, great Gianluca Vialli to West London in the 1990s.Connie Grace is the rumoured girlfriend of Cole PalmerPalmer and Connie were spotted in Ibiza togetherConnie is a nail artist from ManchesterNot much has changed, with the Todd Boehly regime splashing the cash on big-money buys.And with the superstar signings come the super-hot Wags… so let’s meet them.Connie GraceBack in July, Chelsea ace Cole Palmer was spotted getting cosy with gorgeous Connie.The nail artist, 22, comes from Manchester – where the forward played his football at Man City before heading south.Read more football newsShe lives a glam life, that’s well documented on her Instagram, which has over 14,000 followers.Travelling is clearly important to Connie, who recently enjoyed trips to Bali as well as Ibiza.Violetta BertVioletta is the rumoured girlfriend of winger Mykhailo Mudryk.While neither has confirmed their romance, she has posed in a Chelsea shirt on Instagram.Most read in FootballBut more tellingly, they both shared the same photo of a helicopter ride and the London skyline on their Insta stories at the same time.It is not known how they got together, but reports suggested it began on social media when they liked each other’s photos.Russian beauty Violetta Bert has been linked with Mykhailo MudrykVioletta and Mudryk are yet to confirm their romanceValentina CervantesArgie beauty Valentina has been dating Enzo Fernandez since 2019, when he starred at River Plate.England hero Cole Palmer relaxes with mystery woman in IbizaShe was reportedly studying to become an English teacher when she met her beau in Buenos Aires.But, she packed up and joined him in Lisbon when he signed for Benfica in 2022.They have two children together, Olivia and Benjamin.Argie beauty Valentina Cervantes was studying to be a teacher before her UK moveValentina is the long term love of Enzo FernandezCarolina SilvaShakira lookalike Carolina lit up Molineux last season.Her other half is flying winger Pedro Neto, and she is (unsurprisingly) a model.It’s not known how they met, but Carolina first popped up on Pedro’s Instagram feed in 2022.They are travel buddies – recently sharing a trip to America, where they visited Orlando and toured Disney World and Universal Studios.The loved-up couple also dropped in to Miami for a whistle-stop visit.Pedro Neto’s partner is model Carolina SilvaCarolina was on hand to celebrate Neto’s move to the Blues in the summerClaudia RodriguezClaudia is the Wag of defender Marc Cucurella.She is believed to work in communications, as per her bio on her Instagram page.Cucurella and Claudia’s love story began in Barcelona, when the left-back played for the Catalans.They met in 2018, although details of how are unknown.Claudia Rodriguez works in communications, according to her InstagramClaudia is the long-term love of Marc Cucurellaread more sport featuresNoemie RomeeChelsea splashed £21million on Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgenson from Villarreal.They also get a stunning Wag to brighten up the boxes at the Bridge, in the shape of stunning Noemie.She works as a sales tax employee at the Dutch Ministry of Finance.The pair have a Pomeranian dog and revealed they were dating last year.Wag Noemie Romee works as a sales tax employee at the Dutch Ministry of FinanceNoemie dates Danish goalkeeper Filip JorgensonEvery Chelsea signing under Todd BoehlyHere is a list of all Chelsea’s signings under Todd Boehly…Raheem Sterling – £50mKalidou Koulibaly £33mGabriel Slonina – £8mCarney Chukweumeka – £20mMarc Cucurella – £57.5mCesare Casadei – £13.3mWesley Fofana – £70mPierre-Emerick Aubameyang – £10.3mDenis Zakaria – £2.7m (Loan fee)David Datro Fofana – £10.6mBenoit Badiashile – £33.7mAndrey Santos – £11.1mJoao Felix – £9.7m (Loan fee)Mykhailo Mudryk – £62m Noni Madueke – £30mMalo Gusto – £26.75mEnzo Fernandez – £107.8mChristopher Nkunku – £52mDiego Moreira – FREENicolas Jackson – £31.5mAngelo Gabriel – £13mLesley Ugochukwu – £23.3mAxel Disasi – £38.9mRobert Sanchez – £20mMoises Caicedo – £100mRomeo Lavia – £53.2mDeivid Washington – £13.7mCole Palmer – £40.1mDjordje Petrovic – £13.6mTosin Adarabioyo – FREEMarc Guiu – £5.1mCaleb Wiley – £8.63mRenato Veiga – £12mAarón Anselmino – £14mOmari Kellyman – £19.2mFilip Jorgensen – £21mKiernan Dewsbury-Hall – £30.2mPedro Neto – £51mJoao Felix – £42.6mDina PetrovicKeepers must be keepers, because Chelsea’s third choice shotstopper also has an amazing Wag.Djorde Petrovic is married to former Miss Earth beauty pageant contestant Dina, who represented Serbia.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 24-year-old also owns her own clothing brand.Reports suggest they are long-term lovers, having met when Petrovic played for Čukarički in their homeland.Dina Petrovic is a former Miss Earth contestant for SerbiaChelsea star Djorde Petrovic has dated Dina since they met in their homelandDina is often at Stamford Bridge cheering on her beau More

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    Meet the glam partners of Arsenal’s stars, from a former British Airways stewardess to a contestant on The Voice

    ARSENAL are flying high in the Prem, and their Wags are something to savour too.The Gunners boast an array of top stars who draw plenty of female attention.England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale’s fiancee Georgina IrwinGeorgina Irwin is a former air stewardessAaron Ramsdale and fiancé Georgina IrwinSo it’s no wonder the posh boxes at the Emirates are filled with models and former pop stars.While one glam blonde used to work with British Airways as a stewardess.SunSport invites you to meet Arsenal’s amazingly talented Wags below.Georgina RamsdaleGorgeous Georgina met Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in 2019.Read more Arsenal newsAfter proposing in 2022, they walked down the aisle a year later with the 28-year-old expecting their first child.They welcomed Ronnie the same year – sharing a sweet post on Instagram holding his fingers.Georgina is a former air stewardess, who worked for British Airways.Catherine HardingBrunette beauty Catherine was one of the stars of Amazon Prime’s Married to the Game docu series.Most read in FootballThe Irish beauty, 32, who is married to Jorginho, has previous with reality TV.She famous appeared as a contestant on The Voice – and was mentored Ollie Murs.Harding also had a romance with Jude Law, fathering a daughter called Ada with the Hollywood star.Glam Catherine Harding appeared on The Voice as a contestantJorginho’s wife Catherine also appeared on Amazon Prime’s Married to the GameJanine MacksonJanine is a British-born model and social media influencer, who got engaged to Thomas Partey this summer while on a glam holiday.The 30-year-old is signed up to the Body London agency.According to reports, they got together in 2022 – but kept their romance under wraps.They welcomed their first child in early 2024.Model Janine Mackson got engaged to an Arsenal midfield enforcer this summerThomas Partey and Janine appear loved upTatiana TrouboulTatiana, 29, used to work in a nightclub before she met Spain goalkeeper David Raya.The Kim Kardashian lookalike also scored paid jobs as a model.But, she has kept her personal life private in regards to her romance with Raya, although they have matching tattoos.They reportedly began dating in 2021. However, they didn’t go public with their relationship until June 2022.Beautiful Tatiana Trouboul worked in a nightclub before she met her football beauSpanish stunner Tatiana is in safe hands with Arsenal No1 David RayaHelene SpillingHelene began dating Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard during the 2022-2023 campaign.She is a dancer who has featured on ‘Skal vi Danse’, Norway’s version of Strictly Come Dancing.She went on to win the competition in 2021.The pair recently sparked engagement rumours when she was spotted wearing a ring on her wedding finger.Helene Spilling has been dating an Arsenal star since the 2022-2023 seasonArsenal’s Martin Odegaard shares a photo with pretty blonde HeleneMilly WhiteMilly and Ben White have enjoyed a whirlwind romance.The Gunners right-back got together with the Instagram model in 2022.White wasted very little time before popping the question on a luxury holidayThe happy couple shared pictures of their engagement, including one of their matching ‘I love you’ wrist tattoos.Then, in May 2023 the pair said their ‘I do’s’ at a private ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall in London.Milly White is an Instagram model who began dating an Arsenal defender in 2022Gorgeous Milly got matching tattoos as she enjoyed a whirlwind romance with a Gunners starBen White and Milly got married last yearread more sport featuresTolami BensonTolami works in public relations and is the Senior Planning Executive of Zenith.According to her LinkedIn, Tolami studied at Birmingham City University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Public Relations and Media Public Relations.She was spotted supporting beau Bukayo Saka at the Euros in Germany.While the PR is also a regular at the Emirates.Tolami Benson enjoys the life of a glam WagTolami is the partner of Arsenal’s star boy Bukayo SakaVlada ZinchenkoStunning Vlada, 28,  is a sports TV presenter and journalist who has worked in the Ukraine for their Premier League coverage.Back in 2020, she earned notoriety after criticising Pep Guardiola’s tactics following a shock Champions League elimination to Lyon.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut since her husband Oleksandr Zinchenko swapped City for Arsenal, she’s not had any complaints about Mikel Arteta.And she has been seen in the stands wearing the jersey – matched with a red mini skirt.Vlada Zinchenko wears Arsenal’s colours well at the EmiratesThe Zinchenko family have settled into life in North London More

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    Meet the glam partners of Man Utd’s stars, from the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’ to a JD Sports model

    THEY are one of the most famous clubs in the world, which means they attract star names.Man Utd have a storied history and remain a big drawer for top talent.Blonde beauty Cam Reading is one of Man Utd’s famous WagsCredit: InstagramThe Scottish beauty is a regular at Old Trafford where she cheers on her beauCredit: instagram/Cam ReadingCam is the partner of Scott McTominayBut this doesn’t just extend to the playing staff.Watching in private boxes at Old Trafford are the player’s gorgeous Wags.From the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’ to a South American showgirl, meet the Wags of Man Utd’s stars.Cam ReadingBeauty Cam began dating Scott McTominay in about 2022.Read more Man Utd newsShe regularly shares their glamorous life together on Instagram, including stunning holidays in Dubai.There, the blonde dazzler shows off her amazing bikini body to her 27,000 Instagram followers.According to reports, she is an investment management director.However, she also appears to be a model too.Most read in FootballMaja Nilsson LindelofMaja has been crowned, unsurprisingly, the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’.The Swedish stunner was given that moniker following a survey last year by Betting Sites.co.uk, and it’s hard to argue with.Fans stunned by ‘insane’ giant screens in bar showing Man Utd game and ask ‘are you sure you’re not in Old Trafford’Aside from being absolutely beautiful, she is a marketing expert, blogger, writer and podcast host.In 2020, Maja became a UNICEF ambassador and uses her influence to raise money for charity.Her husband is centre half Victor Lindelof.Maja Nilsson Lindelof has been called the ‘Premier League’s hottest Wag’Credit: instagram @majanilssonlindelofMaja is the wife Sweden defender Victor LindelofCredit: Instagram @victorlindelofMuri LopezLisandro Martinez’s Wag Muri is a showgirl in regularly dresses up in outrageous outfits for carnivals in South America.They reportedly met when the Argentinian centre back was coming through the ranks at Newell’s Old Boys.As his career blossomed, she joined him in Amsterdam when he moved to Ajax, and Manchester in 2022.She often shares her glam life on social media, from fancy holidays to showing off her designer outfits and penchant for Balenciaga.Stunning Muri Lopez is a carnival showgirlArgentina World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez poses with missus MuriCelina KerrCelina is reportedly the girlfriend of Red Devils new Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee.The influencer and model is believed to have graduated in Berlin with a degree in Media and Communication Management.They have kept their personal lives private on social media, but they were once seen embracing on a Valentine’s Day video shoot with JD Sports.The couple wore unisex tracksuits sold by the sportswear giant in the digital ad campaign, which was shared by Celina on her Instagram feed to her followers.Celina Kerr reportedly dates Man Utd new boy Joshua ZirkzeeZirkzee and Celina posed for JD Sports together in an adFern HawkinsFern isn’t just a Man Utd Wag, she’s a season pro at international tournaments.The missus of Harry Maguire was in Russia for the 2018 World Cup, then saw England fall in the Euros in 2021 and, again, at Qatar 2022.They finally married in 2022 at a plush ceremony at the Chateau de Varennes in South Burgundy, France.Maguire and Fern share two daughters together. Fern Hawkins is one of the country’s most famous WagsCredit: InstagramHarry Maguire and Fern got married in 2022Ana PinhoAna and Bruno Fernandes have been together since they were teenagers.She supported the Man Utd playmaker during his lowest ebb when he was broke playing for Italian minnows Novara.Fernandes said: “Ana has been with me on this ride since we were 16, 17, 18 years old.“We met as teenagers, and when we first started dating, I wasn’t making any money as a footballer, and she had a nice job working as a futsal referee on the weekends.“She used to do three or four matches in a row on a Saturday, and then we would always go to the cinema on Sundays.“I personally didn’t have much money at the time so Ana was the one who had to pay for our movie tickets. Same with going out to dinner. Even at the pizza shop, she had to pay.”Ana Pinho is the wife of Man Utd captain Bruno FernandesFernandes has spoke of how Ana Pinho supported him when he was a struggling starread more sports featuresAnneKee MolenaarThe latest arrival in Man Utd’s posh boxes, and joining the prawn sandwich brigade, will be Dutch model, AnneKee.With nearly 500,000 followers on Instagram, the blonde stunner is hugely popular.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe will be even more popular if new signing and her beau Matthijs de Ligt is the key to shoring up United’s leaky backline.AnneKee has football in her blood. Her dad played for the Netherlands, while her brother plays in the amateur leagues.Annekee Molenaar is a model from the NetherlandsAnneKee poses with United’s latest centre back Matthijs de Ligt More