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MARTIN ODEGAARD was allegedly spotted waving to the wrong set of fans during Arsenal’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Sunday.The Gunners suffered a 2-0 defeat to Jurgen Klopp’s side at the Emirates Stadium, marking the end of their 2023-24 Cup campaign.
Odegaard attempted to get the crowd going during the first halfCredit: BBC
Some fans noticed that he actually waved towards the Liverpool supportersCredit: BBC
Despite dominating the match, Arsenal failed to make the most of their chances.
Liverpool took the lead through a Jakub Kiwior own goal in the 80th minute before Luis Diaz sealed the win with just a few seconds left to play.
Amid Arsenal’s frustration during the match, club captain Odegaard tried to get the crowd going.
However, he was actually waving towards the Liverpool fans.
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Broadcaster John Bradley spotted his mistake during the first half and later took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss it.
He wrote: “There was a very funny moment during the first half of Arsenal Liverpool. Think it was when Jarell Quansah was injured.
“Martin Odegaard looks behind the goal and implores the crowd to make some noise and get behind Arsenal…not realising it was Liverpool fans behind the goal.”
Fans were quick to react, with one person writing: “I saw that and thought has he just done that to the Liverpool end. Lol.”
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Another added: “I thought I seen that but wasn’t sure 😂.”
A third wrote: “Haha, I didn’t realise that was the away stand. Neither did Odegaard which is way more embarrassing.”
While a fourth said: “Not knowing where your fans are at your own stadium is wild.”
Following his team’s FA Cup exit, Mikel Arteta said: “We didn’t take the chances, I haven’t seen any other team in the first six months that have generated what we have done against them in the last two games and we’re not capitalising – not today, in the last few games – that’s why we are not winning games.
“Performance-wise, merit-wise, there is no question, but to win the game actually the results say something very different.
“When my team plays with that attitude, with that courage, with that desire and do what they’ve done to probably the best team in Europe at the moment in terms of momentum, what can I do? Stay behind them and support them.” More

BRUNO GUIMARAES made himself even more of a Newcastle hero during the derby match against Sunderland.The Magpies took on their local rivals in the FA Cup third round fixture at the Stadium of Light.

Bruno Guimarães made a passionate gesture to the Newcastle supportersCredit: ITV
Newcastle dominated the game and with the score at 2-0, Guimaraes made an important block.
Following his defensive action the Brazilian passionately gestured to the travelling Newcastle supporters in celebration.
Fans loved seeing the moment as it was shared on social media.
One fan posted: “Bruno Guimarães has literally made himself a hero forever with those Newcastle fans purely for his celebration at blocking a clearance.”
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A second commented: “BRUNO NEVER LEAVE US. He loves it man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
A third wrote: “I wish I could inject Bruno into my veins.”
A fourth said: “Can see why Newcastle fans love Bruno G, giving it the big one.”
A fifth added: “Bruno is fully into this.”
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Another demanded: “Someone give me that clip of Bruno NOW.”
Meanwhile, fans complained that were not able to watch the match.
This was due to a kit clash between the two teams as they were wearing white striped shirts and look hard to tell apart on first viewing.
Newcastle fans are desperate to see the former Lyon star stay at the club.
The midfielder has become a crucial player for Eddie Howe since his arrival in 2022.
His performances however have seen him gain interest from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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NEWCASTLE fans have been forced to queue up for buses at St James’ Park a whopping FOUR HOURS before their North East Derby with Sunderland.The bitter rivals will meet this afternoon for the first time in EIGHT YEARS in a tasty FA Cup third-round tie at the Stadium of Light.

Sunderland and Newcastle collide this afternoon for the first time in EIGHT yearsCredit: REUTERS
Their eagerly-anticipated showdown is one of five early kick-offs today, with their clash getting underway at 12:45pm.
But the travelling Toon Army have already been up since the early hours of the morning.
As they’ve done for several derbies down the years, police have made away fans turn up to St James’ to take buses to the Stadium of Light.
The supporters will then slowly be ferried over to the ground in time for kick-off.
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The measure was introduced to prevent trouble between rival fans.
Footage of Newcastle supporters queuing up at St James’ Park early this morning went viral on several social media platforms.
One Magpies fan shared a video of a line stretching all the way from the Jackie Milburn reception to beyond the statue of club icon Alan Shearer outside the ground.
Their accompanying caption read: “08:21 in Newcastle, this is actually insane.”
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There is already a heavy police presence outside the Stadium of LightCredit: PA
Several footie fans were left shocked by the scenes, with one commenting: “Living in a police state now.
“Is this how “customers” are treated now? Disgrace.”
Another said: “The police get away with absolute whatever they want when it comes to football.
“Show me any other industry in the country where paying customers are treated like criminals.”
And another sad: “Incredible.”
One remarked: “Absolutely INSANE, that.”
Another chimed in: “This is totally unpractical and a waste of everyone’s time!
“Fans should be able to travel as they like.”
One Newcastle fan said: “People don’t realize how mental this derby is.
“Got to get a bus provided by the club 4 hours before KO for a 14-mile trip or you’re not going
“Changed local rules on alcohol/public transport. Biggest derby in the country.”
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The last North East Derby ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Aleksandr Mitrovic and Jermaine Defoe ensuring the spoils were shared.
Sunderland were the last winners of the derby in October 2015, beating their bitter rivals 3-0.
Sunderland were the last winners of the Northeast Derby in October 2015Credit: DAVE PINEGAR More

SUNDERLAND issued a grovelling apology to fans after allowing “shameful” Newcastle slogans to be plastered over the Stadium of Light.Raging Black Cats supporters called for the board to be sacked after the shock signage mocked their own club ahead of tomorrow’s powder-keg FA Cup third-round showdown against their bitter rivals.
Sunderland’s Black Cats Bar was decorated with Newcastle bannersCredit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
One of the banners at the Stadium of Light read ‘We are we are United’Credit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
Sunderland supporters were left furiousCredit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
Stunned ex-Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini slammed the “embarrassing” makeover, insisting: “This will be mentioned by Newcastle fans in 50 years.”
Even Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus admitted he was “disgusted and hurt” at the “inappropriate” signs.
The astonishing refurb sparked a massive backlash, prompting the club’s chiefs to admit “a serious error in judgment” and promising to investigate how it was allowed to happen.
Livid Mackems turned on French-Swiss owner Louis-Dreyfus, 27, for “rolling out the black and white carpet” after images emerged of the bar emblazoned in pro-Magpies signs.
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There was a ‘Cheer up Peter Reid’ slogan behind the bar in tribute to the derogatory Toon song which ridicules the ex-Sunderland boss.
Another mocked the Sunderland chant ‘Keep the red flag flying high’ by replacing it with ‘Keep the black and white flag flying high’.
If that were not enough, there were also ‘We are United’ signs and another which had the Wearside greeting ‘Ha’way’ crossed out and replaced by the Tyneside version ‘Howay’.
Gabbiadini, 55, told BBC Radio Newcastle: “We’ve got a group who’ve taken over the club who you would think would have a bit more knowledge of how football works.
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Some Newcastle fans have paid £600 for hospitality ticketsCredit: https://twitter.com/Nusc2023
Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus apologised for the mishapCredit: Getty
“There are people from the region on the board.
“The owner, his club was involved in one of the biggest rivalries in French football with his family’s club, and we’ve opened ourselves up to this. I don’t believe it.”
A number of Sunderland season ticket holders were already angry after being moved to accommodate the 6,000-strong travelling Toon Army.
And the redecoration came after around 700 Geordies each splashed out £600 for a hospitality seat in the Black Cats Bar for the first Tyne-Wear derby in nearly eight years.
Last night Louis-Dreyfus said: “I would like to apologise to everyone associated with Sunderland for the events that have unfolded today.
“Like our supporters, I was disgusted and hurt by the pictures circulating of the inappropriate signs that have now been ripped down.
“I will personally make sure we make the necessary changes because it is clear there are many areas where we need to be better.”
“Like our supporters, I was disgusted and hurt by the pictures circulating of the inappropriate signs that have now been ripped down.”Kyril Louis-Dreyfus
The club had issued an earlier statement which read: “We acknowledge a serious error in judgment was made in relation to Black Cats Bar.
“We apologise to our fans for the understandable concern they have fairly voiced in response.
“The space has been returned to its original state.”
On the PR disaster, fanzine Roker Report said they were “absolutely appalled. This is shameful. The damage is done”.
Others called for Louis-Dreyfus to leave the club, while one fan fumed: “Sack the whole f*****g board, this is shameful.
“They clearly don’t understand what this game means to Sunderland fans.”
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Tomorrow’s tie is the first time the two rivals have met in the competition since 1956.
Police officers from outside the North East have been drafted in for the match because of the security concerns. More