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      ‘I’d expect a foul’ – Paul Merson claims Arsenal’s winner at Tottenham shouldn’t have stood as VAR fails to intervene

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      PAUL MERSON reckons Arsenal’s winner in the North London Derby SHOULDN’T have stood.The Gunners ran out 1-0 winners at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday afternoon thanks to a bullet second-half header from Gabriel Magalhaes.Arsenal ran out 1-0 winners in the North London Derby on SundayCredit: GETTYGabriel Magalhaes’ second-half header secured a massive three points for the GunnersCredit: ALAMYThe Brazilian bullied Spurs centre-back Cristian Romero off the ball before heading homeCredit: REUTERSFormer Arsenal star Paul Merson reckons Gabriel’s goal shouldn’t have stoodCredit: REXThe Brazilian buffeted fellow centre-back Cristian Romero out of the way before heading the ball past a helpless Guglielmo Vicario.Romero didn’t make a meal of the contact and go to ground, something former Gunner Merson believes he was more than entitled to do.The Sky Sports pundit said: “I would be disappointed if I didn’t get a foul.”[Romero] is in the wrong position, everything is wrong about his defending. He’s an international centre-half.READ MORE ON SPURS VS ARSENAL”Even I know, and I don’t play at the back, that you’ve got to be side-on, seeing the ball and your player.”To start off with you’ve got to be a hand-length away [from him] and he was standing with him.”I do think – I’d expect a foul. I would expect a foul.”Victory for Mikel Arteta’s troops was their THIRD on the spin at the home of their fiercest rivals.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd they triumphed without the services of star midfielders Martin Odegaard and Declan Rice, the latter of whom was serving a needless suspension for his red card against Brighton before the international break.A jubilant Arteta said of the win: “We have the power to make a lot of people happy and proud.Fans fume at ‘pure robbery’ after Arsenal star Jurrien Timber avoids red card after referee ‘bottles it'”We certainly did that today in the manner that we won the game in the circumstances that we had before arriving into this match.”And with this being the third consecutive away win here as well, it means a lot. So hopefully, they can enjoy it.“There are certain things that we have to do better for sure.”Especially the simple things with the ball that I wasn’t happy at all with.”But there are other things in the game that we have to do and the way we competed and defended.”And the way we have the intention all the time to run in the spaces that they give you, it was unbelievable.“Then you have to find a way to win in any context, and today it was tricky, because first of all they are a great opponent.”Secondly because we have to alter our plan quite a lot for the players that we had, and then you still win the game.”READ MORE SUN STORIESArsenal will be back in action on Thursday night in their Champions League opener against Atalanta.The North Londoners will then travel to defending Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday afternoon. More

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      Tottenham 0 Arsenal 1: Gabriel’s bullet header seals crucial three points for Gunners in North London derby

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      HERE was a thoroughly impressive display of Arsenal’s title credentials. Just four games into a season in which they might not even have to finish above Manchester City to win the crown, Mikel Arteta’s side entered a seething Tottenham Hotspur Stadium without two of their best players and strolled away with all three points. Arsenal made the trip across North London to take on their bitter rivals TottenhamCredit: APThe game was a tetchy and tense affair in the first halfCredit: GETTYGabriel Martinelli wasted a golden opportunity to break the deadlock in the first halfCredit: GettyGabriel broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark with a towering headerCredit: RexShorn of injured captain Martin Odegaard and the suspended Declan Rice, Arsenal claimed a third successive win at the home of their bitterest rivals thanks to a second-half header from Gabriel Magalhaes. As in the corresponding fixture last year, Arsenal’s set-piece prowess – and Tottenham’s deficiency in the same area, proved decisive.   Back in April, Arsenal cruised into a three-goal lead here, courtesy of two set-piece goals and this time, it was a single corner which proved the difference. Tottenham were bold and aggressive, they dominated possession and the shot-count but were ultimately beaten by a calmer, more methodical team. READ MORE ON SPURS VS ARSENALAnge Postceglou’s men have now lost their last seven matches against top-half sides and the big Aussie’s position will come under serious scrutiny before long if he cannot reverse that trend.  But, with champions City facing trial over their 115 Premier League charges, Arsenal – runners-up in the last two seasons – know that this could be their best chance to land a first Premier League title since Arsene Wenger’s Invincible campaign 21 years ago. Their first two away fixtures show how serious they are – wins at Aston Villa and Spurs are outstanding results. Postecoglou’s team sheet was adventurous, potentially reckless, but certainly in keeping with his club’s ‘To dare is to do’ ethos. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWith an attacking front five supported by marauding wing-backs, there was no chance of this Spurs line-up trying to bore Arsenal to death. If Arsenal had an unfamiliar look it was not just the absence of Rice and Odegaard but the black away kit they were forced to wear after a bizarre edict that their traditional colours contained too much white.Premier League’s Biggest Spenders: Top 10 SeasonsThe derby-day spite was ramped up in the tunnel when a lone Arsenal mascot started kicking off at a gang of his Tottenham counterparts.On the pitch, it was Spurs who started as if the importance of the fixture had been drilled into their skulls. They pressed and harried Arsenal as if fed on red meat and twice in the first seven minutes, Dejan Kulusevski forced David Raya into decent saves. First, Son Heung-Min cut back and the Arsenal keeper denied the Swede at his near post.    Then Kulusevski’s cross evaded everyone and Raya was forced into a sprawling stop.Arsenal had started scruffily, their passing off-beam, but soon they settled. Gabriel Martinelli, whose pace was causing havoc down the left, crossed and a downward header from Kai Havertz forced Guglielmo Vicario into an excellent diving stop.  Soon after Leandro Trossard released Martinelli but the Brazilian’s shot was too close to Vicario. The bookings swiftly began to mount up, ref Jarred Gillett strictly following the early-season edict of clamping down on the delaying of free-kicks.  By the break, the Aussie had dished out seven yellow cards – five of them to Spurs, the obvious downside of Postecoglou’s fire-and-brimstone approach. At times, it resembled one of those mass pancake-day matches between rival villages – with occasional outbreaks of handbags.Gabriel’s header fired the Gunners into second place in the Premier League tableCredit: AlamyIn keeping with this, Kulusevski then ploughed through three Arsenal defenders to tee up Brennan Johnson, who skied his shot. As in the first half, Spurs were at it straight from the restart.Dominic Solanke, on his home debut, robbed Trossard with a full-blooded tackle, then got on the end of a Porro cross, his header deflected wide. After the corner was taken short, Micky van de Ven’s header was kept out by a diving Raya.  But Arsenal were calmer, more methodical than their rivals. Havertz led a counter-attack from which they won a corner and scored. Bukayo Saka delivered into a crowded dancefloor and Gabriel timed his run, nudging Romero out of the way, leaping above Kulusevski and heading home from close range. The atmosphere was transformed. From bearpit to teddy bear’s picnic. Except for one delirious corner hosting the Gooners.Soon the home crowd were getting on the back of James Maddison, who chose a poor pass to Solanke when he ought to have shot. After the horse had bolted, Postecoglou sent on Pape Matar Sarr in an attempt to gain greater discipline in midfield.READ MORE SUN STORIESSoon, Arteta introduced Raheem Sterling for his Arsenal debut, as well as Gabriel Jesus and the boy-wonder Ethan Nwaneri. Spurs continued to do most of the attacking and Kulusevski fired over from the edge of the box. Mikel Arteta embraces his staff after the final whistleCredit: REUTERS More

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      Arsenal boss Arteta refuses to rule Martin Odegaard out of Tottenham clash as he says players are ‘always available’

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      ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta is NOT ruling captain Martin Odegaard out of the North London Derby.The Gunners face rivals Tottenham on Sunday at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium but may be without Odegaard, 25, who poses as a massive doubt.Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is not ruling Martin Odegaard out of the North London DerbyCredit: GettyOdegaard is facing a late decision after his injury during international dutyCredit: SplashThe playmaker suffered an ankle injury during Norway’s Nations League clash with Austria on Monday.The ex-Real Madrid star limped off the pitch in tears following a rough challenge from Christoph Baumgartner.The Norway international was later seen on crutches while boarding a flight back to London.Arteta, however, revealed Arsenal doctors have yet to reach a final decision as to whether Odegaard will play against Spurs.Read More on ArsenalThe Spanish tactician hinted there will be a late call and left all potential scenarios open.Arteta said in his pre-match press conference: “We need some more tests. Let’s see what happens in the next day or so. This afternoon probably. “Let’s see the extent of the injury and how quickly we can get him back. Martin wants to be here every day but we have to wait and see.I leave that to the doctor. “He’s willing and he wants to be present in every game. We need to make sure we know first how good he is or not. Players with 48 hours are always available. Let’s see what happens.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSArteta, who signed a new contract that ties him to the Emirates until 2027, is facing quite a midfield headache as Declan Rice is suspended and summer signing Mikel Merino is injured.The Arsenal manager may also have to make a late call on Riccardo Calafiori.Premier League panel reveal why referee was right to send off Arsenal star Declan Rice against BrightonCalafiori also picked up a knock during international duty with Italy after a freak clash with France ace Ousmane Dembele last week.Arteta said: “He’s another one where we’ll have to wait another day.” More

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      Forgotten £8m Premier League flop who never scored heads to Romania on free transfer with bizarre announcement video

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      Tottenham flop Clinton Njie has joined Rapid Bucharest … with the Romanian club announcing him alongside former US president BILL CLINTON.Spurs paid Lyon £8.3million in 2015 for the Cameroon striker, now 31.Clinton Njie failed to impress at Tottenham after signing for £8mCredit: PA:Press AssociationNjie has now been announced as a Rapid Bucharest playerCredit: @fcrapid1923oficialHowever, Njie failed to score in 14 senior games, and made all his eight Premier League appearances as a sub.He left for Marseille after a year, and has since played for Dynamo Moscow and Turkish club Sivasspor.A free agent this summer, he has now penned a deal with Rapid – who finished sixth in Romania’s 16-team top flight last season.And the capital city club introduced him on social media with a bizarre video – that begins with film of two-term Democrat president Clinton making speeches.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNjie then appears, announcing in English: “I am the REAL Clinton.”Footage then follows of the player scoring goals for his clubs, a pleasure denied to Tottenham’s fans.Njie told Rapid’s website: “I’m happy to be here – it’s a pleasure for me to join one of the biggest clubs in Romania.”I saw how much the club wanted me to come here, and it was easy for me to make a decision. I’m excited to start working at Rapid.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Bucharest club has won three Liga 1 titles, the last in 2003.Njie, capped 44 times, won the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon in 2017.North London derby WagsHowever, his best achievements at club level have been a series of runners-up medals.The announcement video featured Bill ClintonCredit: @fcrapid1923oficialNjie says ‘I am the real Clinton’ in the bizarre videoCredit: @fcrapid1923oficialWho are these famous footballers? More

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      Tottenham vs Arsenal prediction: Free betting tips, odds and match preview for Sunday’s North London derby

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      SUPER SUNDAY returns with an almighty bang this weekend, kicking off with a highly-anticipated North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.SunSport betting experts have previewed the mammoth Premier League contest and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners.Find The Sun’s betting publishing principles hereNew sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesTottenham vs Arsenal previewThis derby is always a belter but this one just feels a bit different.The changes in style of play for Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou have been huge and Arsenal’s pursuit of the title is constantly under the microscope.Added to the fact that the Gunners dropped points before the break, this one is huge for them.Tottenham have just four points to their name after their three league games having gone down 2-1 to Newcastle prior to the break.It’s not been a happy fixture for Spurs and their supporters in recent times, losing the last two at home with a draw at the Emirates sandwiching those.It’s four NLDs without a win for Spurs but they’d won three home derbies on the bounce prior to that and this looks a decent enough opportunity.That’s because the Gunners are without suspended Declan Rice and injured Martin Odegaard for the short trip.With Man City and Liverpool playing a day previously, the gap at the top could grow if Arsenal don’t take maximum points here.When is Tottenham vs Arsenal?Tottenham vs Arsenal will take place on Sunday, September 15It is scheduled to kick off at 14:00pm BSTThe encounter will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumWhat TV channel is Tottenham vs Arsenal on and can it be live streamed?Tottenham vs Arsenal will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.Subscription members can also stream the entire action on the Sky Go app.Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the whole match.Tottenham vs Arsenal team newsMicky van de Ven could make a timely return to action having missed the Newcastle defeat and pulling out of the Netherlands squad in the international break.Dominic Solanke is expected to be fit too having missed the last two games but Yves Bissouma and Richarlison are set to miss out.Arsenal are without Declan Rice through suspension and have major injury doubts over other top stars.Martin Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori were both injured on international duty, with the former expected to be out for a couple of weeks. 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      Tottenham can beat Arsenal with Trent-like secret weapon – if they don’t shoot themselves in the foot, says ex-Spurs ace

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      STEPHEN CARR knows what it is like to play for an uncompromising, hell-for-leather Tottenham manager – and does not think Ange Postecoglou fits that profile.Sure, the Aussie favours attack over defence and his team do seem to have a habit of “shooting themselves in the foot” at the back, according to Carr.Stephen Carr reckons Ange Postecoglou will adapt to the Arsenal challengeCredit: GettyHe believes Postecoglou would be willing change approachCredit: AlamyBut the Irishman does not think the current Spurs chief is as unwilling to adapt his philosophy as Ossie Ardiles was in the 90s.Carr racked up 272 appearances in 11 seasons for Tottenham, the first of which he played under gung-ho Ardiles in 1993-94.And though he expects Postecoglou to go at an Arsenal missing three key men in Sunday’s North London derby, he believes the 59-year-old is capable of tweaking his approach.Carr told SunSport in association with igaming software solutions: “I think he will adapt.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“He will have learnt from playing them last year (when Arsenal raced into a 3-0 lead at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and won the game 3-2).“This is a good time to play them. Declan Rice is suspended and he is pivotal in midfield. Martin Odegaard, I can’t see him being fit. They’re two huge losses for them.“I played under Ossie Ardiles. Ossie would never, ever change.“Ange is not that severe, but I still think he will go at Arsenal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“It’s about finding a balance. He’s an experienced manager, I don’t think he just goes gung-ho, we’re attacking and that’s it. I don’t think that’s ever the gameplan.“But they seem to shoot themselves in the foot a bit.”Fans say ‘I NEED that’ after video of Tottenham’s fancy football boot cleaner steals show in Pedro Porro featureCarr, 48, was a quality attacking full-back in his day and would have loved to have played in Postecoglou’s system – though he admits the space left in behind the Spurs’ defence would have been a worry.Postecoglou’s attractive style and charisma captured the imagination of supporters beyond just the Tottenham fanbase when he first arrived last summer.But a poor end to the campaign and a patchy start to this one means questions will be asked if his side lose convincingly to their arch-rivals this weekend.Carr is a big fan of the ex-Celtic chief but insists avoiding defeat is a must.Lee Carsley’s former Ireland team-mate added: “It is early in the season. But I do think it’s important he gets a result and doesn’t lose.“I’ve played enough derby games, if fans go home and don’t lose, they’re happy.“It’s a big game for him, he’ll know that.”Pedro Porro has become an essential part of Postecoglou’s approach and is arguably Spurs’ most creative player, despite being a right-back.Pedro Porro can be Spurs’ secret weaponCredit: GettyCarr believes Porro can have a similar impact to Trent Alexander-Arnold at LiverpoolCredit: GettyCarr sees similarities to another full-back with a wand of a right foot who took centre stage for England against Finland on Tuesday night.The ex-Newcastle and Birmingham defender added: “Porro reminds me of Trent Alexander-Arnold on the ball.“People hammer him saying he doesn’t do this, he doesn’t do that, but he creates the most chances on the pitch. Porro is the same.“I love watching him. His talent on the ball is phenomenal and it has to be utilised.“Will you give up a bit to utilise it? Yeah, you will.“I played with David Ginola, he would never run back but he would win the game for you. That’s the way it is.“It’s the way it’s changing. Full-backs do get involved a hell of a lot more now, moving inside and up front.“He’s a great footballer, a great passer of the ball, settled in now and he can only get better and better.”Spurs fans are desperate for their 16-year trophy drought to end, meaning Wednesday’s Carabao Cup trip to Coventry has nearly as much importance as Sunday’s clash with the old enemyAsked if Postecoglou could end the long wait, Carr, who won the League Cup with Spurs in 1999, added: “He can, he’s proven that before.“He’ll be confident he can win a trophy, without a shadow of a doubt.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You just need that little bit of luck at times. There’s a lot of games coming up this year.“There’s no reason why it can’t end. Their squad is good enough to win a trophy. The league? No. The cups? Yeah. He can end it. But it’s not easy.” More

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      Fans say ‘I NEED that’ after video of Spurs’ fancy football boot cleaner and steamer steals show in Pedro Porro feature

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      TOTTENHAM fans have been blown away by the club’s fancy boot cleaner and steamer.The days of players smashing their boots together to remove mud and polishing them to make them pristine for matchdays are well and truly gone.Tottenham recently gave their fans an insight into a day in the life of Pedro PorroCredit: INSTAGRAM@SOURSOFFICIALSpurs fans even got a glimpse at Porro’s pre-training breakfastCredit: INSTAGRAM@SOURSOFFICIALMany of them were blown away by the club’s boot cleaner and steamerCredit: INSTAGRAM@SOURSOFFICIALThe cleaning of boots by youngsters making their way up the ranks is also now a thing of the past.Clubs are now well into the 21st century when it comes to keeping boots and kits clean.And Spurs are no different, keeping their stars’ boots prim and proper with a steamer, which also helps with putting them on.The North Londoners revealed their snazzy bit of kit in an Instagram video feature with defender Pedro Porro.READ MORE SPURS NEWSThe Spaniard placed a pair of his training boots into the cleaner and softener moments before taking to the training ground turf.Spurs fans were quick to comment, with one saying: “I need that boot cleaner.”Another said: “So sick.”And another said: “What’s with the boots?”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne remarked: “This is class.”Another chimed in: “Love this.”Bentancur charged by FA over Son commentsSpurs aren’t the only top club keeping their players’ boots in tip-top condition with bizarre methods.SunSport revealed three years ago that Arsenal. Chelsea and Manchester United have been making boots more comfortable for their stars by using MICROWAVES.The trio have been making use of cleatPROs, which are swanky steam boxes, to ensure their players’ boots are at the perfect temperature and softness.Tottenham will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, hosting their bitter rivals Arsenal for the first North London derby of the season. More

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      Arsenal blocked wearing red vs Tottenham and say North London derby will ‘have a different look than seasons gone by’

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      ARSENAL have been banned from wearing RED when they travel to Tottenham on Sunday.The Gunners will be forced to sport their black away kit as they aim to clinch their third straight victory in Tottenham’s backyard.Arsenal will NOT wear their red colours in the North London derby on SundayThey instead will be forced to wear black at SpursThe PGMOL ruled that Arsenal cannot wear their traditional colours away at Spurs for the first time in recent North London derby history.It was feared that their would be a possible kit clash.The PGMOL and Premier League agreed that Arsenal’s 2024-25 home kit features “too much white”.And would therefore clash with Tottenham’s customary colours.READ MORE ON ARSENAWhile Arsenal’s shirt looks largely similar to last season, Adidas did slightly increase the surface area of white above the sleeves and on the side panels.They also made the Adidas logo white and replaced Arsenal’s crest with a white Gunners cannon.The option of red shorts and socks for the Gunners was discussed, but ultimately denied.Arsenal’s statement read: “We will have a different look than seasons gone by. Our away strip for this season has already got off to a winning start when we wore it for the first time in competitive action against Aston Villa last month.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn fact, both teams will be forced to wear their away strips in their two Premier League fixtures this season.That means Tottenham supporters will see their side play in blue when they travel to the Emirates in January.Arsenal fans raging as ‘smug’ Norway boss ‘cracks joke’ about Martin Odegaard’s devastating injury on live TVAnd Arsenal fans were left fuming with the decision to refuse the team their red shirts.Taking to X, one wrote: “What are PGMOL on about? Like sorry but who is going to confuse Tottenham and Arsenal, when Arsenal’s kit is literally red other than the sleeves?”A second added: “How does the home kit have too much white on it?So pathetic!”Another said: “It’s been White vs Red for years. This is ridiculous.”While a fourth declared: “Arsenal’s kit is conspicuously red and Spurs is overly white. There’s no conflict at all. Some dark forces must be conspiring against my club for real.”One Tottenham fan said: “Wow. Never thought I’d see the day that Arsenal come to our ground and not wear red 😂😂.”To make matters worse for the Gunners Martin Odegaard is a doubt for Sunday after limping off during Norway’s 2-1 win over Austria.The Arsenal skipper been pictured using crutches to board a private jet back to London to be assessed by Mikel Arteta’s medical staff.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe title chasers will also be without Declan Rice after he picked up his first red card in the 1-1 draw with Brighton before the international break.New signing Mikel Merino is also out after fracturing his shoulder in training, while Riccardo Calafiori left Italy’s camp after coming off injured against France. More