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      How Mikel Arteta’s unstoppable ‘chaos creator’ corner routine can help win Arsenal the Premier League

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      CALL them Stoke 2.0 all you like but Mikel Arteta’s set-pieces feel unstoppable right now with specialist coach Nicolas Jover pulling the strings.With a staggering 30 goals from set-plays since the start of last season and more than a fifth of their goals this year coming from corners, they could be key to Arsenal winning the title.Arsenal are becoming the kings of corner kicksCredit: RexHere, our tactical expert Dean Scoggins — from SunSport YouTube show Tactics Exposed — dissects why the Gunners are so dangerous from corners and the secrets behind their success…1) THREE Ts — TRIGGER, TIMING AND TRAJECTORYTHE precision is incredible. There’s the hand up from Declan Rice or Bukayo Saka to begin the routine.From there, a two-second pause gives the ‘train’ lined up at the back post time to run into position.Then it’s about the trajectory of the ball. Rice favours it flatter to the front post, whereas Saka hits it higher and more to the back and middle.READ MORE IN football Declan Rice only has two seconds to put his hand up to signal deliveryThe trajectory of the cross is key for Arsenal2) THE JIGSAW PUZZLEALL the pieces have to come together for Arsenal — and everyone in the area has a role.The players beyond the back post make their moves to the front post — and they mix it up to confuse defenders.But they slot into gaps between the defenders, one in between each line… to complete the jigsaw. This means that, if the man at the front post is beaten, Arsenal have a ‘jumper’ before every other defender — making it virtually impossible for the opposition to see or stop. Most read in FootballJurrien Timber’s goal against Manchester United came from this exact move.Arsenal slot into the gaps perfectly3) CHAOS CREATORTHE Gunners have a free man at every corner.United tried to create a ‘forcefield’ around the keeper to stop Arsenal’s trick of blocking him.The new chaos creator ran across the eyeline of the keeper, making him think twice about coming off his line.Often, one player runs to the front post first to nudge the first defender under the ball — freeing up the ‘jigsaw jumpers’ to score.Kai Havertz is the ‘chaos creator’4) HOW DO YOU STOP IT?IT is very difficult. United had a good plan, two players at the front post to stop one of them being muscled out by a blocker.However, the players didn’t do their job. Bruno Fernandes got sucked under the ball and Rasmus Hojlund was too far outside of the line of the post, so both of them were redundant.I’d like to see a centre-back — or dominant centre-forward — occupy the front post and not leave the zone!My advice for defenders — start on the post, literally touching it, and attack the ball. Don’t wait for it.Man Utd had two men on the front post5) PLAYING FOR CORNERS!ONE way to stop it, of course, is to not concede corners. Back in the era of Rory Delap’s long throws at Stoke, we saw Hull keeper Boaz Myhill kick the ball out for a corner rather than face a hurl into the box.But Arsenal create lots of opportunities to win corners. READ MORE SUN STORIESOne, slightly risky, tactic — would be to allow crosses from wide, backing centre-backs and goalkeepers to deal with those better.Just don’t ‘do a Rashford’ and concede unnecessary corners which inevitably mean goals!Marcus Rashford gave away a corner trying to flick the ball up to boot awayCredit: Sky SportsThe mistake resulted in the corner that Arsenal scored fromCredit: Sky Sports More

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      Fulham 3 Brighton 1: Iwobi strikes twice as high-flying Cottagers go SIXTH in the Premier League

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      NO WONDER Brighton never beat Fulham.Alex Iwobi scored twice as Bart Verbruggen’s goal-gifting clanger and Matt O’Riley’s unlucky own late goal sunk the Seagulls as bad-boy boss Fabian Hurzeler served a touchline ban.Fulham beat Brighton 3-1 at Craven CottageCredit: ReutersAlex Iwobi scored on either side of half-time to help them collect three pointsCredit: ReutersIwobi rounded out the night with a stunner curled shot into the bottom cornerCredit: GettyThough it started out by making the most of a Bart Verbruggen howlerCredit: ReutersCarlos Baleba conjured up a sublime equaliser for Albion but it’s played nine, won none when it comes to Fulham in the Prem.Brighton would have gone level on points with fourth-place Manchester City with a win but remain outside looking in.Hurzeler was banished from the technical area for trying to get a Southampton player booked during a feisty 1-1 draw at the weekend.Saints boss Russell Martin was not impressed and the duo squared up. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLewis Dunk had been absent since October and Hurzeler rejigged his defence to a three to accommodate the fit-again skipper.Within four minutes he was wishing he hadn’t although England man Dunk was not the guilty party.Verbruggen was left as red-faced as his keeper kit with a daft short pass in the vague direction of Baleba.Iwobi seized upon it greedily and with Verbruggen still away from his goal, had no difficulty in finding an unguarded net.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDunk tried to stop the inevitable with a stretch of those long legs but ended in a heap as Fulham fans celebrated – when they had stopped laughing.The boys from the beach were shell-shocked and Iwobi was back again seconds later. Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup drawThis time Dunk did manage to get in the way of his shot however.Brighton knew they had to respond to escape their gaffer’s post-match wrath and Joao Pedro forced Bernd Leno into action with an angled drive.Fulham almost doubled their lead straight after though, but Rodrigo Muniz’s header from a corner dropped just wide.At last, Albion began to play some slick football on a surface heavily watered by persistent rain.Simon Adingra ruined one decent chance with an obvious handball but returned to get the better of Antonee Robinson to curl just over.Fulham found themselves penned in for a while and Sander Berge saw yellow for a late one on Pedro that almost took out referee Peter Bankes as well.Again Leno was needed and again Leno was up to the task, this time denying Adingra when an equaliser seemed inevitable, and the half ended with Muniz heading another decent chance wide.Fulham made a strong start to the second period too but Harry Wilson, in his first Prem start of the campaign, volleyed wide after bursting through.Jan Paul van Hecke headed over from a corner as Brighton again remembered what to do – and Baleba levelled in the 55th minute in style.Pedro’s samba flick of van Hecke’s long ball was sublime and Baleba’s left-footed effort skimmed across the turf on its way past the helpless Leno.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe sting in the tale wasn’t far off though as O’Riley put through his own goal when a corner flashed through a mob and bounced off his backIt was Iwobi’s night and the midfielder fired in his side’s third three minutes from time on the turn on the left of the box. More

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      Fifa show off incredible new Club World Cup trophy that has be opened with a giant gold KEY

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      IT took something magical and mystical to eclipse Arsene Wenger’s dancing and Donald Trump’s quirky speech at the Club World Cup draw.I give you the bewitching new trophy for next summer’s hugely-expanded, 32-team extravaganza in the USA.Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta, who is married to ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, shimmered alongside the glittering trophyCredit: EPAOne fan labelled it the ‘most gorgeous trophy’ he’d ever seenFifa president Gianni Infantino was the man entrusted with the keyThe globe-like sphere even needed a golden key to open it.And when Fifa president Gianni Infantino did just that, viewers labelled it “the most gorgeous trophy I’ve ever seen” and “like an ancient relic possessing arcane knowledge”.US President-elect Trump had sent a surprise video message – saying “the event is going to be incredible” while praising son Baron’s “very good” skills at “soccer”.Meanwhile, ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was persuaded to dance live on stage – a jig so distressing to many viewers that one was “dying of cringe”.READ MORE TOP STORIESFortunately, the live draw from Miami soon went from the tragic to the magic of the cup – as fans raved about the spectacular trophy.It came as Chelsea were paired with old boy David Luiz’s Flamengo, as well as Mexicans Club Leon and Esperance de Tunis from Tunisia.The Prem’s other representatives, champs Manchester City, were drawn in a group with Juventus, Moroccans Wydad AC and UAE side Al Ain.But many viewers had their eyes fixed on the trophy rather than the four pots of eight teams.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOne observer said: “It’s a beauty indeed. Better than the World Cup.”Another posted: “The new Club World Cup trophy is stunning. The addition of a key that opens it up adds an extra level of intrigue and excitement. A true masterpiece for football.”Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup drawSimilar praise included: “Beauty at it peak” and “Wow …it’s so nice”.But one fan didn’t seem to know if he should feel enlightened or frightened by the trophy’s spellbinding shape.He wrote: “Sort of looks like an ancient relic possessing arcane knowledge. Not sure I’d want to open that up.”Let’s hope he didn’t find the unlocking too shocking. More

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      Diletta Leotta wows in busty outfit at Fifa Club World Cup draw but fans baffled as Italy icon calls her an ‘immigrant’

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      DILETTA LEOTTA stole the show as she made her entrance during the Fifa Club World Cup draw.The initial opening of the draw by presenter Samantha Johnson.Diletta Leotta stunned in a black dress as she joined presenting duties for the Fifa Club World CupCredit: GettyAlessandro Del Piero joked they were ‘immigrants’Credit: GettyHowever, a short while later Leotta was introduced to join and help out with presenting duties.The Italian Dazn presenter wore a dazzling black dress for the occasion.But as she made her entrance, Alessandro Del Piero made some strange comments to welcome her.He was heard firstly saying: “Another Italian in Miami.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDel Piero then added: “Another wave of immigrants.”Johnson stood by and awkwardly laughed at the comment, trying to brush it off.Fortunately for the draw, Leotta did not allow the comment to knock her off stride.She said her greetings to Del Piero and Johnson when making it to the stage before carrying on with the rest of the draw in a professional manner.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe bizarre draw also saw a surprise appearance from US President-elect Donald Trump.Arsene Wenger was then forced to dance later on by co-host Ana Jurka in their downtown Miami studio.Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup drawThe draw itself saw Chelsea drawn against Flamengo, Esperance Tunisie and Club Leon in Group D.Meanwhile, Manchester City were placed in Group G against Juventus, Wydad and Al Ain.Leotta is married to ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius.The couple welcomed their first child together earlier this year. More

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      Fulham 3-1 Brighton LIVE RESULT: Alex Iwobi’s double fires hosts to a huge Premier League win against Seagulls

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      FULHAM have brushed aside Brighton courtesy of an Alex Iwobi double.The Nigerian international pounced on Bart Verbruggen’s misplaced pass to bag his first before Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba scored Brighton’s equaliser.However, Matt O’Reiley’s own goal put the hosts ahead once again, and then Iwobi secured the points with a beautiful curled effort.RESULT: Fulham 3-1 BrightonFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow ALL the action from Craven Cottage with our live blog below More

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      Fifa Club World Cup 2025 draw in full as Chelsea get shock reunion with cult hero while Man City face European giants

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      CHELSEA landed a plum draw in the inaugural Fifa Club World Cup – including a reunion with a club cult hero.The revamped tournament will now be contested with a similar format to the World Cup – staged next year in America from June 15-July 13 and featuring 32 of the globe’s top teams.Gianni Infantino with the new Club World Cup TrophyCredit: GettyThere was a special message from US President-elect Donald TrumpCredit: EPATrump’s daughter Ivanka was at the draw, and her son Theo helped pick out the first teamCredit: APDiletta Leotta was on hand to present the showCredit: EPAIt all kicked off with a glitzy group-stage draw from Miami, featuring a host of global football legends, and presented, in part, by Italian beauty, and former Premier League Wag, Diletta Leotta.Each country is limited to two entrants in the tournament, with the Blues and Manchester City taking England’s slots as the two most recent Champions League winners.Chelsea wound up in Group D, along with Brazil’s Flamengo, Club Leon of Mexico and Esperance de Tunis from Tunisia. And that likely means a shock clash against for Blues title winner David Luiz, who is still playing for the Brazilians at the age of 37.READ MORE IN football City meanwhile face Italian giants Juventus, Morocco’s Wydad AC and Al Ain of the UAE.Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid will play Saudi champions Al Hilal, RB Salzburg of Austria and Mexico’s Pachuca.Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich take on Benfica, Boca Juniors and Aukland City in Group C. Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger was on hand to help pick out the teams but only after being made to perform some awkward dad dancing.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSUS President-elect Donald Trump’s eight-year-old grandson Theo also helped pick out the draw with the politician’s daughter Ivanka.There was even a message from President Trump – who referred to Fifa president Gianni Infantino as “Jonny”. Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup drawDavid Luiz won the Premier League with Chelsea and now could face them aged 37Credit: PA:Press AssociationTrump said: “The event is going to be incredible. I will try and be there if I can, I would, we’ll see what happens.”But I just want to say you’re led by a man named Jonny, I just know him as Jonny and he’s a winner and he’s the president and I’m the president.”We’ve known each other a long time and I’m so honoured to have this kind of relationship because Soccer is going through the roof as everybody knows.”It’s been doing so fantastically well, my son Baron is a tremendous soccer fan, he’s actually a good player – I guess not quite that kind of good but he’s a very good player.”But he loves soccer and it really is taking over the United States in terms of a sport and I congratulate everybody.”But in particular I wish you too have a good time and I want to send my highest regards and respect to Johnny.”It’s been an honour to be with you and will be with you very soon and we’re going to watch the World Cup very importantly also very soon.”I was very responsible along with Johnny in getting it and it’s going to be a fantastic thing.”The new Club World Cup format sees teams divided into eight groups of four and play each other once.Top two teams in each group then progress to the knockout stage.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe last 16 is the first single knockout round – followed by the quarter-final, semi-final and then final.Details on how fans can watch the Club World Cup emerged earlier this week, with DAZN snapping up the rights.Arsene Wenger performed some awkward dad dancingCredit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESBrazilian model Adriana Lima also presentedCredit: AFPDiletta Leotta with host Samantha Johnson Alessandro del PieroCredit: EPA More

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      Club World Cup draw LIVE: Chelsea paired with Brazilian giants while Man City set to face Juventus – latest reaction

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      CHELSEA and Manchester City have learned their fate for the Club World Cup with the draw coming to a thrilling end!The Blues’ standout tie from Group D sees them face Brazilian giants Flamengo and familiar face David Luiz will be in defence.While Manchester City have been dropped in Group G with Italian icons Juventus.GROUPS IN FULLFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFollow our live blog below…Minnows thrilled by Au-inspiring drawNew Zealand champions Auckland City were just about the most excited team ahead of the draw.And they retained that status AFTER it.City captain Mario Ilich revealed their delight to be placed in an A-list Group C containing three of the world’s top ‘B’ teams – Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Benfica.Ilich said: “To get three powerhouses of football in their respective countries is a pretty unreal feeling, to be honest. “It was a long morning, waiting for the draw, waiting for pot 4 to come out, but we got there in the end and we’re pretty excited.”Copy linkCopiedWhy no Barcelona?Even though Arsenal and Liverpool will be missing, Barcelona’s absence from the Club World Cup is perhaps the most striking.After all, they’ve long dominated Spanish football with Real Madrid and are five-time Champions League winners.So here’s why Barca they won’t be in the USA next June.Europe has 12 of the 32 teams, including the last three kings of the continent – Real, plus the Prem’s two Club world Cup entrants Manchester City and Chelsea.That leaves nine European places – decided by results over the past four seasons AND a limit of two clubs per country.Real’s spot was already clear – as Champions League winners in 2024 and 2022.And Atletico Madrid have outscored Barca in recent years.Barcelona lifted the La Liga crown in 2023, but failed to get past the Champions League group stages in 2022 and 2023.Copy linkCopiedWhen does it all start?Now we’ve had the drama, dancing and Trump-eting from the draw, attention will gradually switch to the Club World Cup itself.The first match is at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on June 15.And the final won’t be until July 13 at MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey.We’ll have more dates, views and news later.Copy linkCopiedRecap of the whole drawHere’s how the 32 teams came out – with contrasting fortunes for Prem sides Chelsea and Manchester City.Copy linkCopiedDiletta wows but fans baffled by Del Piero’s commentDiletta Leotta stole the show as she made her entrance during the Fifa Club World Cup draw, writes TONY ROBERTSON.The Italian Dazn presenter wore a dazzling black dress for the occasion.Diletta Leotta wows in busty outfit at Fifa Club World Cup draw but fans baffled as Italy icon calls her an ‘immigrant’But as she made her entrance, strike legend Alessandro Del Piero made some strange comments to welcome her.He was heard firstly saying: “Another Italian in Miami.” Del Piero then added: “Another wave of immigrants.”Credit: GettyMain presenter Samantha Johnson stood by and awkwardly laughed at the comment, trying to brush it off as a joke in poor-taste.Fortunately for the draw, Leotta did not allow the comment to knock her off stride. She said her greetings to Del Piero and Johnson when making it to the stage before carrying on with the rest of the draw in a professional manner.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFans ask if Trump made Gi-normous errorSome viewers reckon Donald Trump mangled Fifa chief Gianni Infantino’s name during the US President-elect’s surprise speech at the drawTrump said: “The event is going to be incredible. I will try and be there if I can, I would, we’ll see what happens.”However, he then appeared to add: “But I just want to say you’re led by a man named ‘JOHNNY’, I just know him as Johnny and he’s a winner and he’s the president and I’m the president.”We’ve known each other a long time and I’m so honoured to have this kind of relationship because Soccer is going through the roof as everybody knows.”One viewer responded: “What’s Trump saying about Gianni lmao, he pronounced it as Johnny.”A second said: “My goodness, this Fifa Club World Cup draw has had an address from Donald Trump. Absurdity.”A third added: “Donald Trump randomly showed up at the Fifa club world cup draw.”Copy linkCopiedI’m Gunner ‘die of cringe’ watching Wenger danceArsene Wenger left fans in stitches after he was awkwardly forced to dance live on air, writes TONY ROBERTSON.The legendary ex-Arsenal boss works as Fifa’s Chief of Global Football Development and was at the Club World Cup draw.Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup drawHowever, viewers did not expect the 75-year-old to be roped into dancing.After the broadcast switched over to the downtown Miami studio, co-host Ana Jurka introduced some of the guests including singer Vikina, also nicknamed Miss 305.Vikina was asked to bring the Miami party and burst out into a dance.However, Jurka then gestured over to Wenger to go towards her and said: “You promised me.”Wenger pretended to run away but he was then counted down before bursting out into some dance moves.Fans were left astonished by the turn of events. One posted: “I’m dying of cringe. Enough. They screwed Wenger, this was all a mistake.”Copy linkCopiedChelsea re-Lu-nian for Flamengo heroChelsea landed a dream draw in the Fifa Club World Cup – but Manchester City will have things tougher, writes JACK FIGG.Enzo Maresca’s Blues wound up in Group D alongside Brazil’s Flamengo, Club Leon of Mexico and Esperance de Tunis from Tunisia.David Luiz has been with Flamengo since leaving Arsenal in 2021Credit: GettyThe draw looks set to reunite Blues fans with cult hero David Luiz – who won the Champions League in West London but now plays for Flamengo.City, meanwhile, face Italian giants Juventus, Morocco’s Wydad AC and Al Ain of the UAE.Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid will play Saudi champions Al Hilal, RB Salzburg of Austria and Mexico’s Pachuca.Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich take onBenfica, Boca Juniors and Aukland City in Group C.Arsenal legend Arsene Wenger was on hand to help pick out the teams but only after being made to perform some awkward dad dancing.US President-elect Donald Trump’s eight-year-old grandson Theo also helped pick out the draw with the politician’s daughter Ivanka.Luiz was with Chelsea from 2011-14 and 2016-2019Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTrump says son is ‘very good soccer player’Donald Trump’s mini-speech went onto include his verdict on 18-year-old son Baron’s footballing ability.Or “soccer” as the President elect called it.Baron Trump is pictured with parents Donald and IvankaCredit: SplashThe Republican, 78, said: “It’s been doing so fantastically well, my son Baron is a tremendous soccer fan, he’s actually a good player.”I guess not quite that kind of good but he’s a very good player.”But he loves soccer and it really is taking over the United States in terms of a sport and I congratulate everybody.”But in particular I wish you too have a good time and I want to send my highest regards and respect to Johnny.”Copy linkCopiedTrump video baffles fansFOOTBALL fans were left baffled after US President-elect Donald Trump made a surprise appearance during the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup, writes TONY ROBERTSON.Chelsea and Manchester City were among the 32 teams across the world waiting to find out who they would be drawn against for the controversial post-season tournament.Donald Trump made a surprise appearance during the draw for the Fifa Club World Cup after being introduced by Gianni InfantinoCredit: ReutersHowever, during a speech by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Trump made an appearance with a pre-recorded message, although some fans believed he mispronounced the Fifa president’s name.He said: “The event is going to be incredible. I will try and be there if I can, I would, we’ll see what happens.”But I just want to say you’re led by a man named Johnny, I just know him as Johnny and he’s a winner and he’s the president and I’m the president.”We’ve known each other a long time and I’m so honoured to have this kind of relationship because Soccer is going through the roof as everybody knows.”Copy linkCopiedHour’s that!After waiting nearly 40 minutes from the scheduled 6pm start, Fifa then took an hour to complete the draw.Not bad considering it was 32 teams, four pots and all the placings.Copy linkCopied’Too much fun!’Presenter Samantha Johnson has almost the final say.She tells the wide array of stars on the stage – from the world of football and beyond – that they had “too much fun” with the draw”.Copy linkCopiedHere it is in one look!Just in case you didn’t quite memorise every draw, every group – here’s the whole thing at a glance.Copy linkCopiedLast team out!Mexicans Pachuca complete the final Group – H.That means they take on Real Madrid and Neymar’s Al-Hilal.But first up for the outsiders will be RB Salzburg.Copy linkCopiedMan City to face UAE sideAl Alain go into Man City and Juventus’ group.Copy linkCopiedGroup B draw concludedMLS side Seattle Sounders will open against Botafogo in Group B.Then come Atletico and PSG!Copy linkCopiedJapanese club drawn outUrawa Red Diamonds are in the same group as River Plate and Inter Milan.Wenger revealed the Japanese club promised him last night they will build a stronger team by next year!Copy linkCopiedSundowns over the moon with draw?Mamelodi Sundowns come out as F4 in Group F.That means they open against Ulsan – with tougher tests to come.Copy linkCopiedChelsea learn third group opponentsChelsea will meet Esperance Sportive de Tunisie in Group D.But first the Blues will meet Club Leon.Copy linkCopiedAuckland in Bayern groupNew Zealanders Auckland City are in the same group as Bayern and Salzburg.At C2, they open against Bayern.Copy linkCopiedInter Miami out first in fourth potDavid Beckham’s Inter Miami are in Group A with Palmeiras and Porto.Miami will face Al Ahly in their opener.Copy linkCopiedPot 4 draw under wayCopy linkCopiedHere’s the draw after Pot 3Just one pot to go now…Copy linkCopiedNeymar’s club to face Real MadridSaudi’s Al-Hilal come out of Group H at H2.That means Real Madrid first up.What a potential date for Barcelona legend Neymar! Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedMoroccans to tackle Man CityAC Wydad – the 2022 African champs – are G2 in Group G.So they open against Man City and will later face Juve.Copy linkCopied More

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      Football fans say ‘I’m dying of cringe’ as Arsene Wenger DANCES on stage at live Fifa Club World Cup draw

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      ARSENE WENGER left fans in stitches after he was awkwardly forced to dance live on air.The legendary ex-Arsenal boss works as Fifa’s Chief of Global Football Development.Arsene Wenger left fans stunned after he danced live on airCredit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESThe ex-Arsenal boss was roped into dancing by co-host Ana JurkaCredit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESFans were left ‘dying at cringe’Credit: https://x.com/DAZN_ESHe made an appearance during the Fifa Club World Cup live draw.However, fans did not expect the 75-year-old to be roped into dancing.After the broadcast switched over to the downtown Miami studio, co-host Ana Jurka introduced some of the guests including singer Vikina, also nicknamed Miss 305.Vikina was asked to bring the Miami party and burst out into a dance.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, Jurka then gestured over to Wenger to go towards her and said: “You promised me.”Wenger pretended to run away but he was then counted down before bursting out into some dance moves. Fans were left astonished by the turn of events. Reacting on social media, one fan said: “I’m dying of cringe. Enough. They screwed Wenger, this was all a mistake.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “Wenger, what are you doing…”A third added: “Arsene Wenger is now being forced to dance. God, this whole thing has been horrific.”Fans baffled as Donald Trump sends bizarre video message to pal ‘Jonny’ Infantino before Fifa Club World Cup drawAnother said: “Cringing watching the hosts make Arsene Wenger dance on stage at the Fifa Club World Cup draw…”Wenger was not the only person to leave fans scratching their heads, with US President-elect, Donald Trump, making a shock appearance during the stream. More