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TOTTENHAM fans could be forgiven for feeling as sick as Harry Kane did on Friday ahead of this Champions League decider. In the end, they were left only with butterflies of excitement as Antonio Conte pulled off his top-four “miracle” with nothing remotely Spursy in sight. January signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur combined as the Swede netted the crucial opener. Kane, who had Spurs fans fearing the worst when pulling out of a media event three days ago with tummy trouble, got the second before Kulusevski struck a belter. The procession had begun in earnest by then but it got better for the delirious away fans as South Korean hero Son Heung-Min netted twice to win the Premier League golden boot. His second on the day - and his 23rd league goal of the season - was sheer magic as he blasted into the top corner before being mobbed by his team-mates. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Feel the power Win a share of £16,000 every … [Read more...] about Norwich 0 Tottenham 5: Son, Kulusevski and Kane strikes seal Champions League football in emphatic style

GARETH BALE’S Real Madrid success cannot be forgotten, says team-mate Luka Modric. The Welshman is chasing an incredible FIFTH Champions League winners’ medal — and his 16th major trophy with Real — in Saturday’s final against Liverpool . But Bale faces an odd goodbye with his contract up next month. There will be no fanfare despite a glittering nine-year, roller-coaster career with the Spanish giants. The superstar, 32, has won it all in Madrid but his legacy will be vastly different to his god-like status in Cardiff. Bale lives in a strange parallel world. Abused and mocked by Spanish media and fans, yet adored and loved in Wales. Read More in Football EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title Transfer news live Neymar wants 'to stay' despite PSG being 'ready to sell' him He could end his career with a statue in his home city if the Dragons’ captain … [Read more...] about How Gareth Bale became Real Madrid’s public enemy No1 – after 9 years, 4 Champions Leagues… and £200MILLION in wages

ARSENAL loanee William Saliba would be "upset" if he returns to the Emirates following his loan spell with Marseille, according to former Gunners skipper William Gallas. The 21-year-old Frenchman , who was signed by Arsenal for £27million, has been ever-present for the Ligue 1 side since joining at the start of the season. He has missed just one league match for Marseille and helped guide them to second in the table behind champions Paris Saint-Germain . They are also in the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League, with Saliba's impressive displays earning him a call-up to the France national team squad. And Gallas, who spent four years at Arsenal between 2006 and 2010, feels Saliba should try and force a permanent move away from Mikel Arteta 's side for the development of his career. Speaking to Goal , he said: “I think they didn’t give him the opportunities at Arsenal, and I don’t know why. That’s why he moved on loan to Marseille. READ MORE … [Read more...] about William Saliba ‘will be upset’ if he returns to Arsenal following Marseille loan transfer, warns Gunners icon Gallas

ARSENAL star Bukayo Saka revealed his first name means ‘God has added joy to my life'. Saka stated that his grandmother gave him that name so that he can add even more happiness to the family. The versatile midfielder was born in Ealing to Nigerian parents and grew up in Greenford where he learned his craft. Saka told GQ Style : “My grandma gave it to me because of its meaning. “It means ‘God has added joy to my life.’ She wanted me to add joy to the family, so she named me that… "Every time she called me, that’s probably what I meant to her.” Read More on Football GUNNERS NEWS Chelsea WIN reaction, Eddie Nketiah future LATEST, top four race back on BIG BONUS Aston Villa vs Liverpool: New customers get £40 in FREE BETS - 18+ T&Cs apply Saka has also been spreading a lot of joy at the Emirates as well ever since his senior debut in 2018. The England international has been on fire this season with … [Read more...] about Arsenal star Bukayo Saka reveals meaning of his first name which was given to him by his grandma from Nigeria

ARSENAL came inches away from opening the scoring against Southampton through Bukayo Saka but were denied by some stunning goalkeeping from Fraser Forster. Yan Valery gave the ball away with a reckless pass that was picked up by Eddie Nketiah inside Saint's own half and that created a dangerous situation for the hosts after 17 minutes. Odegaard was already celebrating. pic.twitter.com/MrpInVWkyz — Charles Watts (@charles_watts) April 16, 2022 Nketiah switched to Gabriel Martinelli down the right and the Brazilian produced a low cross to the far post where Saka was all alone in front of open goal. But the England international's shot was shockingly denied by a brilliant Forster who hurled himself towards his right corner and made the save on what looked like pure instinct. The Southampton keeper saved Ralph Hasenhuttl's side from such a certain goal that Martin Odegaard was seen celebrating just moments before the save. Odegaard appeared to open his arms … [Read more...] about Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka stopped by Southampton keeper Forster’s wonder-save… and Odegaard was already celebrating goal

ARSENAL fans sang Bukayo Saka's praises after a clip emerged showing him "bullying" Manchester United's Alex Telles on Saturday. The Gunners defeated United 3-1 at the Emirates thanks to goals by Nuno Tavares, Granit Xhaka and Saka, who dominated down the right wing. Different gravy. #afc pic.twitter.com/6L0UORtVdM — now.arsenal (@now_arsenaI) April 25, 2022 The versatile winger outmuscled the Red Devils' left-back Telles throughout the match and helped his team pick an important victory that helped them climb back up to fourth place. There was one specific moment when both men were vying over a long ball down the free-throw line and Saka nudged the Brazilian down the grass with ease before dribbling past Nemanja Matic. Fans were very impressed with the England international and the way he owned the flank over the shaky defence of United , who got one in when Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 100th Premier League goal. One Arsenal faithful tweeted: "Saka … [Read more...] about ‘Different gravy’ – Arsenal fans go wild as clip of Bukayo Saka ‘bullying’ Man Utd star Alex Telles goes viral

ARSENAL have offered Eddie Nketiah a five-year contract worth £100,000 a week, according to reports. Nketiah , 22, looked destined to leave the Emirates amid interest from Newcastle, Crystal Palace and West Ham. But the Gunners are determined to keep the striker after his impressive finish to the season and have now offered Nketiah a staggering wage rise. Nketiah could also be paid up to £5million in bonuses on top of his bumper weekly salary. And, although the deal has not been signed, the youngster is now expected to put pen to paper, report the Daily Mail . That is a big U-turn from the striker who had been keen to leave in search of first-team football. Read More in Football EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title GUNNERS NEWS Nketiah's £100k per week contract, Arsenal 'pull plug' on Partey He was heavily linked with a move to Crystal Palace in … [Read more...] about Arsenal ‘offer Eddie Nketiah huge £100k-a-week new deal’ with rising star ready to stay at Gunners in transfer U-turn

BRENNAN JOHNSON has been tipped to join a top-six Premier League club this summer - if Nottingham Forest fail to win promotion. The Wales rising star, who turned 21 on Monday, will face Huddersfield in Sunday's Championship play-off final at Wembley. Johnson was the subject of a £15million bid from Prem outfit Brentford in January while Newcastle, Leeds, Leicester and Arsenal were also interested. But Tottenham are also keen on the highly-rated Championship's young player of the season and Johnson's Wales boss Robert Page believes he is now worthy of joining a European-qualified club if Steve Cooper's fall short. Page said: "I think he's top-six now. He has shown he's got that potential and ability. "I've seen it in him for a long time and it's been great to watch his development. Read More Football Transfer news live Neymar wants 'to stay' despite PSG being 'ready to sell' him afford him I WILL SURVIVE I played … [Read more...] about Tottenham target Brennan Johnson tipped for Premier League big six transfer if Nottingham Forest fail to win promotion

LIVERPOOL are reportedly ready to take a £25million loss to offload flop midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Oxlade-Chamberlain , 28, arrived on Merseyside from Arsenal for £35million in 2017. But he's spent the majority of his Anfield career on the sidelines due to a plethora of injuries . The former England international only featured six times for the Reds this season across all competitions. That's even though the Reds were chasing an unprecedented Quadruple. The arrival of Luis Diaz in January also pushed Oxlade-Chamberlain further down the pecking order. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Transfer news live Neymar wants 'to stay' despite PSG being 'ready to sell' him afford him EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title The Mirror claim Jurgen Klopp's side are willing to let the Ox leave for around £10m this summer. At least the Reds will recoup a … [Read more...] about Liverpool ‘put Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain up for sale in transfer window with Reds to take £25m loss on ex-Arsenal man’

CHELSEA have been dealt a transfer blow as Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele is set to join Paris Saint-Germain, reports suggest. That is according to AS , who report that Dembele rejected Barca's new contract offer and decided to leave the Nou Camp in June when his deal expires. The forward has been linked with the Blues, who are looking to add some firepower up front after Todd Boehly's takeover is officially completed. However, the 25-year-old looks set to return to France for PSG ahead of the summer transfer window. The Blaugrana tried to sell Dembele in January to avoid losing their second most expensive signing of all time for free at the end of the season. But the Frenchman stayed put and played an important role in the team's dramatic improvement, which saw them finish second in LaLiga. Read More on Football EURO KINGS Get Liverpool at 30/1, or Real Madrid at 40/1 to win the Champions League title Transfer … [Read more...] about Chelsea blow as ‘Ousmane Dembele will sign for PSG on free transfer after finally REJECTING Barcelona contract offer’