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JOEY BARTON is the frontrunner for the Burnley job. That's according to bookmakers Betfair, who've SLASHED odds on Barton's appointment at Turf Moor over the last 24 hours. Money Back as Cash up to £20 if your first bet loses* The Bristol Rovers gaffer was over 33/1 for the position, which has been vacant since Sean Dyche was sacked on April 15. But he's been backed into 11/8 favourite after a frenzy of activity in the betting markets. Barton's stock has risen since guiding Bristol Rovers to an automatic promotion to League One. Rovers thumped Scunthorpe United 7-0 to leapfrog Northampton Town on the final day of the season on goals scored. It's been described as a "footballing miracle". But that miracle may have been his last for the Gas with odds suggesting he's heading back to Burnley. Burnley next manager Betfair odds Joey Barton - 11/8 Chris Wilder - 5/2 Vincent Kompany - 11/4 Wayne Rooney - 7/2 Kjetil Knutsen - 12/1 Carlos Carvalhal … [Read more...] about Burnley next manager odds: Joey Barton favourite after huge price SLASH overnight, Wilder, Rooney and Kompany in behind

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta was in a terrible mood after his team's 3-0 loss on Thursday's North London derby at Tottenham. Arteta channelled his inner Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho with a rare post-match outburst as he was visibly unhappy with the referee's decision to send Rob Holding off in the first half. The Spaniard decided to remain coy as he feared a ban but couldn't hide his frustrations towards match official Paul Tierney. Arteta said: "Well if I say what I think then I'm suspended for six months. So I cannot say. "I'm allowed to give my interpretation of what happened in the game but I don't know how to lie, and I don't like lying… so I prefer not to say what I think." But this is certainly not the first time we witness a manager meltdown in the beautiful game. SunSport take you back to SEVEN of the most unforgettable tantrums by well-known gaffers: Read More on Football GUNNERS NEWS Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal 'very … [Read more...] about Seven most outrageous manager meltdowns after Mikel Arteta’s North London derby outburst including Mourinho & Guardiola

EMMA HAYES has been given a massive fitness boost with Fran Kirby available for inclusion in her FA Cup final squad on Sunday. And the Chelsea boss revealed she met incoming Blues owner Todd Boehly for lunch. Kirby, 28, who was last month ruled out of action for the foreseeable future, made a return to training for Chelsea this week. It is thought the forward could be available to play in the Women’s FA Cup duel between the Blues and Manchester City. Hayes, 44, said: "I don't want to put any pressure on her because I love that kid and she's been through a lot. "But she looked like she hadn't even been away. Read More Football Stories HIGH NOTES What are the FA Cup final Abide With Me lyrics and how long has hymn been sung? POOL PARTY How Chelsea can beat Liverpool in FA Cup Final if Mount exploits Fabinho absence “Fran looked that good in training and it was nice to see the smile on her face. “She's … [Read more...] about Chelsea given Kirby fitness boost as Hayes confirms meeting with US billionaire Boehly before FA Cup clash