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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal's '11 unhappy players' claim as Viktor Gyokeres gets warning over three team-mates
Viktor Gyokeres may have set Arsenal back over £63million but the striker is not guaranteed a place in Mikel Arteta's starting lineup, according to an ex-Gunners star Mikel Arteta has been told he'll have the hardest job of his career this season handling his new and improved Arsenal squad. The Spaniard has spent over £200million so far in the summer transfer window as he looks to bolster his team in order to finally clinch Premier League and Champions League glory. The signing of Viktor Gyokeres is the latest addition to the north London side and one that fans will hope will rectify their striker issues. The Swede - who will don the famous number 14 for his new club - scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting CP and arrives with high expectations to fire Arsenal to silverware. Despite the fanfare surrounding the 27-year-old, his place at the centre of Arteta 's attack will not come without serious competition. Former Arsenal midfielder, Anders Limpar, has warned him that the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Mikel Merino will keep the Swedish international on his toes should he struggle to get off to a flying start. Speaking to AceOdds, he said: "It's still pre-season and everything can happen, but Gyokeres is going to compete with Gabriel Jesus first of all. Kai Havertz is a very intelligent and good player, and he can play in the number nine role as well of course, and we have even seen Merino play in that role. "So, in my opinion Arteta got four players to compete for the number nine position, but when you sign a player in that calibre and for that kind of money, you will obviously start him," said Limpar who spent four years at Highbury. "But it's up to Gyokeres to score goals and produce good chances, because he is not guaranteed a place in the starting lineup, but Arteta wants a hell of a team to compete for the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final." Arteta has succeeded in introducing more quality within his squad but with that comes difficulties said Limpar who admitted the Gunners boss will have to juggle 11 unhappy players in his team who'll grow frustrated due to their lack of action. "He needs 22 good players to win big trophies, and now he has four very good options for the number nine role," he added. "For Arteta it won't be a problem, but for the players it will be a problem, and to have so many stars, it will be a hell of a dressing room if only 11 players can play. "Then he will have maybe 10 or 11 unhappy players, and to cope with that is the hardest thing there is for a manager. The hardest thing for a manager at a top club is to cope with 20 superstars, but he wants the best players and then it's up to Arteta to pick the best players." Given Arsenal's long-standing chase for Gyokeres' signature, it's obvious how much they think of him as Arteta pinpointed exactly what makes him special when discussing the completion of the transfer. "We're absolutely delighted to welcome Viktor Gyökeres to the club," he said. "The consistency he has shown in his performances and availability have been outstanding, and his goal contributions speak for themselves. Viktor has so many qualities. He is a quick and powerful presence up front, with incredible goalscoring numbers at club and international levels. "He brings a clinical edge with a high conversion rate of chances into goals, with his intelligent movement in the box making him a constant threat. We're excited about what Viktor brings to our squad and are looking forward to start working with him. We welcome Viktor and his family to Arsenal."
Daily Mirror
19-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Daniel Dubois will immediately lose half of his purse from Oleksandr Usyk fight
The pair will clash for a second time at Wembley Stadium for the undisputed heavyweight title - with both men set to be rewarded for their efforts Daniel Dubois set to lose half of his huge fight purse for his blockbuster rematch with Oleksandr Usyk due to tax deductions. The British heavyweight suffered the second defeat of his professional career to Usyk when they first met back in 2023. The Ukrainian scored an impressive ninth round knockout victory in Poland - but their heavyweight dust-up was not with real controversy. Dubois dropped his rival in the fifth round - but the shot was eventually ruled a low blow. It allowed Usyk plenty of time to recover before he would eventually run away with the fight. This time around, with the Brit looking to level the series, there is a little more on the line on fight night. Both men will compete for the undisputed title. Not only that, the pair are expected to take home a career-high pay cheque. According to reports, the fight purse for the main event is a whopping £150m. Usyk will reportedly take home £97.5m, while Dubois is expected to pocket £52.5m from the rematch. Should Dubois emerge victorious, he will quickly be handed a huge blow when the tax man comes calling. As a UK resident, the 27-year-old would be liable to pay tax at the highest rate. According to research from data experts at Ace Odds, 'Triple D' would face an income tax bill of £23,611,203 on his purse earnings from the fight. For context, that would be enough to fund 965 entry-level nurses, 705 trainee firefighters in London or 630 people at the average UK wage of £37,430. The damage won't be done there, though. Dubois would also need to hand over another £1,052,011 in National Insurance contributions. After making both payments, Dubois would be left with £27,836,786 from his evening's work at Wembley. Watch Usyk vs Dubois 2 live on DAZN This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more £24.99 DAZN Order the fight here Product Description One man who will sympathise the heavyweight star is Tyson Fury. After securing over £70m for his rematch with Usyk in December, that was quickly decimated when HMRC considerations were taken into account. It is believed that the 'Gypsy King' was made to pay an estimated £35,250,000 in deductions, according to data collected by JeffBet. After all the deductions, he reportedly took home £39,750,000. Speaking about the financial loss for Fury at the time, a spokesperson for Jeff Bet said: "If you are a resident in the UK you have to pay tax on overseas earnings in the same way, and that remains the same no matter how much someone might earn. Good tax advice is always important and in this case you can be sure the Fury camp will have looked at an agreement that would be the most beneficial." When is Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois? The seqel between Usyk and Dubois is scheduled for Saturday, 19 July, at Wembley Stadium. The fight will be exclusively broadcast live on DAZN PPV. The entire fight card for the night can be accessed live on DAZN PPV, priced at £24.99 in the UK; $59.99 in the US; and $19.99/equivalent in ROW. The DAZN coverage is set to kick off around 5:30pm BST (12.30pm ET / 9.30am PT), with the first undercard fight expected to start at approximately 5.40pm BST (12.40pm ET / 9.40am PT). Usyk and Dubois are anticipated to make their ringwalks at 9:45pm BST (4:45pm ET / 1:45pm PT).
The Sun
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island 2025 updates: TV fans ‘unimpressed' with new cast ahead of brutal launch twist TONIGHT
And the winners are .. With Love Island kicking off in just over nine hours, boffins at have been crunching the data. Their supercomputer claims to have worked out who's most likely to couple up with the prize money. Based on data from every series – including the OGs, the celeb spin-off, and the recent all-stars drama – the supercomputer claims to have cracked the code. It says two names come out on top: Dejon Noel-Williams, 26, and Shakira Khan. While Dejon is slightly off-age (the ideal winning lad is 24), he nails the rest with a brunette barnet and a job in sport, say the boffins. With previous winners like Greg O'Shea and Josh Oyinsan flexing their way to the final, it's no surprise sporty guys come out on top – four times, in fact. Over on the girls' side, Manchester's own Shakira Khan is serving main character energy. The 22-year-old brunette model is almost bang on the show's typical winning gal – bar being three years younger than the ideal age of 25.
Scottish Sun
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Ange Postecoglou's chances of being next Scotland manager rated as he's tipped to join Euro giants after Spurs sacking
ANGE Postecoglou remains an available man since his departure from Tottenham Hotspur last week. The former Celtic manager was sacked by Spurs after finishing 17th in the Premier League, despite winning the Europa League to claim the club's first major trophy in 17 years. Advertisement 2 Ange Postecoglou was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur last week Credit: PA 2 He'd just won the Europa League against Manchester United Credit: Getty The London side are looking likely to appoint Brentford boss Thomas Frank to replace the Australian, but what's next for him? AceOdds have unveiled their odds on where the 59-year-old might find himself next, with a few surprising shouts. Pressure is growing on Steve Clarke after a dismal Hampden performance against Iceland, with only an injury hampered friendly against Liechtenstein tonight to make up for it. And the probability of Postecoglou landing the Scotland job sits at 6/1. Advertisement Only two dugout roles are rated more likely for him, the first being a Socceroos return at 5/1. He won the AFC Asian Cup with his home country and managed at the 2014 World Cup, but resigned before Russia 2018. The favourite however is a 3/1 shout for Ange to takeover the Greek giants AEK Athens. The 13-time league winners finished fourth this season as Olympiacos ran away with it. Advertisement A Celtic return isn't rated too unlikely at 10/1, despite Brendan Rodgers showing no signs of leaving after a comfortable League and League Cup double. However, the Northern Irishman has come under scrutiny from supporters for losing key matches including Old Firm derbies and the Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen to sink the treble. Who could replace Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham manager? The Aussie was a favourite at Parkhead between 2021 and 2023, with his five major titles earning him the huge EPL move. In a bizarre call, Glasgow rivals Rangers are on the list of potential options at 33/1. Advertisement Ibrox bosses just last week appointed former Southampton gaffer Russell Martin on a three-year contract. Another unlikely side listed amongst possibilities for Postecoglou is the England national team. The Three Lions have only played a handful of matches under relatively new head coach Thomas Tuchel who took over from Gareth Southgate at the start of the year. Several other clubs down south are named as options as well as the potential of joining 'any Saudi Pro League club'. Advertisement Ange Postecoglou Next Permanent Club AceOdds accurate to 9/6/25 AEK Athens 3/1 Australia 5/1 Scotland 6/1 Leicester 8/1 Ipswich 10/1 Celtic 10/1 Any Saudi Pro League Club 12/1 Man United 16/1 Leeds 25/1 West Ham 28/1 Rangers 33/1 England 50/1 Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Nottingham Forest plummet, shock team in top five and Man Utd boost – how Premier League table would look without errors
MANCHESTER UNITED surge up the table and Nottingham Forest fall in the error-free Premier League. Goalkeepers and defenders wish their mistakes leading to goals could be forgotten about. 4 4 And number crunchers at have made that possible by wiping all strikes from existence that came from individual direct errors. A total of 186 howlers have been erased and it changed the results of 65 matches across the season. Brighton are the biggest climbers and rise up the league to fifth to earn a Champions League spot. The Seagulls would have five points more as their No1 Bart Verbruggen made more blunders (five) leading to goals than anyone else. Manchester United and Southampton are the other big movers up the table. Ruben Amorim's side shot themselves in the foot far too often and it cost them eight points. United would have finished in 13th place without mistakes. And it is a similar story for Southampton, who threw away 11 points due to individual errors. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS 4 The boost would have even been enough to see them come 19th and Ipswich bottom instead. Nottingham Forest were in the hunt for Champions League qualification until the final day before eventually settling for a Conference League spot. Tottenham's subtle reference to lasagne scandal in new kit launch hailed by fans They punished opponents' mistakes better than any other side in the division. Taking away those goals would have seen Forest plummet four places to 11th and record 13 points less. Similarly, Arsenal picked up eight extra points from rivals' defensive errors. Without them, Mikel Arteta's side would have come behind Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea.
