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Lee Dixon slams Arsenal star after Anthony Gordon doubles Newcastle’s lead Lee Dixon singled out Jurrien Timber for criticism after Anthony Gordon doubled Newcastle’s lead in a 2-0 win over Arsenal, criticising the full-back for being ‘too slow’ to the rebound. Alexander Isak took his tally to 14 in all competitions with an emphatic 37th-minute strike from close range to break the deadlock in this evening’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. The Magpies increased the deficit just six minutes into the second half after David Raya kept out Isak’s initial effort, only for Gordon to ghost in at the back…

‘I don’t even want to talk about that’ – Mikel Arteta shuts down question after Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle | Football Mikel Arteta knocked back the suggestion that Arsenal’s players could be struggling with fatigue after the side’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, saying he ‘didn’t even want to talk about that’ as a potential excuse. Alexander Isak got Newcastle off to a perfect start in the 37th minute of tonight’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, hammering the ball into the roof of the net after Martin Dubravka’s looping free-kick wreaked havoc inside the Arsenal box. Just six minutes into the…

Newcastle star labelled ‘best in Europe’ after performance in win over Arsenal | Football Alexander Isak was declared ‘the best in Europe’ by teammate Anthony Gordon after his performance in Newcastle’s 2-0 win over Arsenal. Isak continued his fine run of goalscoring form when he fired past David Raya to give Eddie Howe’s side the lead in the first half. And Gordon added the Magpies’ second after the break to secure a huge result for Newcastle, putting them firmly in control of the two-legged Carabao Cup tie. While Mikel Arteta’s side squandered a host of good opportunities in front of…

  Mikel Arteta makes embarrassing excuse for Arsenal failing to score vs Newcastle | Football Mikel Arteta dug deep into his books of excuses after his goal-shy Arsenal side slumped to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle. After Saturday’s costly draw at Brighton, where the Gunners failed to create a chance of note in the half an hour that remained after the hosts equalised, Arsenal were at least boosted by the return of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli to the starting line-up against the Magpies. Both players missed glorious opportunities to score,…

Ronnie O’Sullivan faces old foes in eye-catching Championship League group Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Selby and Kyren Wilson join the Championship League Snooker Invitational fray on Wednesday for Group Three of the event. There have been two groups of the event already, with Hossein Vafaei coming through the first and Si Jiahui winning the second on Tuesday night. The four players surviving from Group Two are Jak Jones, Ali Carter, Chris Wakelin and Rob Milkins, who join the heavyweight trio in the third group, played over Wednesday and Thursday in Leicester. While it is an extremely low-key event on the calendar,…

‘I was proud to work on Jerry Springer but one shocking guest made me quit’ It was a knock on a hotel door that made TV producer Toby Yoshimura realise that his time was up on the infamous Jerry Springer show.  He had booked a guest who was a sex worker whose father had been paying her for sex since she was 16, and she wanted to ask him why he did it. The show had put her and her father in different hotels under aliases, but when Toby went to meet her and knocked on her hotel door, her…

Nintendo Switch 2 games run better when docked suggests new leak We’ve reached the point where info about the Switch 2’s charger is leaking online ahead of any formal reveal from Nintendo. While there remains very little information, leaked or otherwise, about the sort of games that will release for the Nintendo Switch 2, there’s no shortage of leaks about the hardware. Ever since the end of 2024, the frequency of Switch 2 leaks has only increased. Just this week, fans found evidence suggesting the Joy-Con controllers can double as a computer mouse and a breakdown of its alleged tech…

Peter Yarrow, co-writer of Puff the Magic Dragon, dies aged 86 Peter Yarrow, co-founder of the ’60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, has died from bladder cancer aged 86. Yarrow, alongside his bandmates, was behind the hit song Puff The Magic Dragon which came out in 1962. His daughter Bethany confirmed the sad news of his death on Tuesday in a statement. She said: ‘Our fearless dragon is tired and has entered the last chapter of his magnificent life. ‘The world knows Peter Yarrow the iconic folk activist, but the human being behind the legend is every bit as…

Highly anticipated $200,000,000 sci-fi show is ‘worth the wait’ Apple TV Plus drama Severance has been hailed as ‘better than ever’ in glowing first reviews ahead of the season two premiere. The first season of the hit sci-fi dystopian drama starring Adam Scott already boasts a near-immaculate 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The second season looks set to repeat its success. Fans have been waiting three years for a new season of this ‘trippy’ Ben Stiller show that sees office worker Mark (Adam) lead a team of employees who have opted to have their memories surgically divided between professional and personal…

David Schwimmer shares wholesome Friends-related texts he gets from co-star David Schwimmer has lifted the lid on his close friendship with Friends co-star Matt LeBlanc, and how they still connect over the iconic show. The beloved sitcom ran for 10 seasons and boasted a star-studded cast, including David, Matt, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox and Matthew Perry. Although the show officially ended in 2004, we’ve been blessed with countless re-runs ever since – which means that viewers can rediscover their favorite episodes, or pinpoint errors and plot holes that no one had picked up on. During an appearance on…