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Newcastle fans are impressed by their on loan goalkeeper Freddie Woodman, after the World Cup hero saved three penalties to put Aberdeen into the Scottish Cup semi-finals.

Newcastle’s Freddie Woodman was the hero for Aberdeen on Tuesday night, as the on loan keeper saved three shootout penalties to beat Kilmarnock in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.

Woodman has yet to make his Premier League debut for Newcastle, but has impressed in loan spells at Crawley Town, Kilmarnock and now Aberdeen. He joined Aberdeen in January, and dumped his former loan club out of the cup with three huge penalty saves on Tuesday night.

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The 21 year-old keeper had taken some flak from Aberdeen fans before the game, but he is surely in their good books now. Woodman was the World Cup hero for England’s U20s last summer, saving a penalty in the final and winning the tournament’s golden glove.

Newcastle fans are impressed by what they’ve seen so far, and some are hoping for a complete overhaul of their goalkeeping situation to put Woodman as permanent back-up to the impressive Martin Dubravka.

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It has been difficult to get away from news reports about Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld.

The Belgian international’s future has made headlines in recent weeks as he is yet to sign a new contract at the club.

The situation has attracted interest from rival supporters, with Manchester United fans keen to snap up the 29-year-old.

Some Tottenham supporters are worried at the prospect of losing Alderweireld, but others have begun to question why his centre-back partner is not regarded as just as important to the team.

Jan Vertonghen has been a reliable figure at the back for the North London outfit, and he has been playing alongside his fellow Belgian since 2015.

The 30-year-old joined Spurs from Ajax in 2012 and has become a regular feature in Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

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This season, Alderweireld has been restricted to just 10 Premier League starts due to hamstring problems, while Vertonghen has played in all but one of the club’s top-flight fixtures.

During a discussion on Reddit, Tottenham fans debated the individual importance of the defenders.

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As reported by The Scottish Sun, former Celtic midfielder and current ESPN pundit Craig Burley has backed his old teammate at Chelsea, Steve Clarke, to take charge of Rangers this summer.

What’s the story?

With Graeme Murty failing to convince fans he has what it takes to pick up results on a consistent basis at the Light Blues, all thoughts are on who could potentially replace the interim boss this summer.

One man who is catching the eye is Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke, who has performed superbly with Kilmarnock this season.

And he’s been backed by Craig Burley for the post, the former Scotland international believing he’s shoo-in.

As quoted by The Scottish Sun, Burley said:

For what he’s done at Kilmarnock, he should be a shoo-in for the Rangers job.

If they want a manager who’s got experience at clubs like Chelsea,  Newcastle, Liverpool and West Ham,  taken West Brom into the top half of the Premiership and now done well in Scotland, who else do they look at?

To me, it’s a no-brainer. You’ll get the halfwits who’ll object because he was a Celtic fan as a kid, but do they want someone who has a proven record or don’t they?

Does he deserve a chance at Ibrox?

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Should he be in the running?

Clarke may not have had a full season in charge of Kilmarnock but has taken them from almost certainties to be relegated to a side challenging for a top six spot in the Scottish Premiership, in just five months.

Although making an excellent signing in Youssouf Mulumbu, the Killie boss has mostly inspired the existing talent at Rugby Park, perhaps a sign that he could do an excellent job on limited resources at Ibrox.

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He’s brought organisation and belief to the Ayrshire outfit, two things that Rangers lack right now.

With scalps against Celtic, Rangers and almost every other club in the division, he must be a contender for manager of the year in Scotland and, as such, the Gers would be crazy not to consider him this summer if he’s willing to make the switch.

Manchester United fans absolutely hated Anthony Martial’s performance against West Brom, after the winger made little impact off the bench in Sunday’s defeat.

Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United suffered yet another incredible setback on Sunday as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home to West Brom.

The Baggies are almost certain to get relegated this season, but nonetheless came away from Old Trafford with all three points courtesy of Jay Rodriguez’s second half goal.

Fans were furious this week when reports broke that Anthony Martial wanted to leave the club, but some are actually now yearning for his departure after his cameo in Sunday’s defeat.

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Martial replaced Paul Pogba in the second half, but couldn’t make the desired impact as United struggled to create any sort of attacking structure.

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While plenty of fans have defended the talented Frenchman amidst rumours of his possible departure, he might not want to check social media for the next couple of days.

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Everton fans are calling for Oumar Niasse to get more playing time after the club posted a birthday tweet to the Senegal international.

It’s been a rather weird season for Everton fans, as the signings that were supposed to deliver European football have only delivered disappointment.

January signings Cenk Tosun and Theo Walcott have certainly made a more positive impact, but they have also meant less playing time for fan favourite Oumar Niasse.

Niasse was treated very poorly under Ronald Koeman, and his occasional lack of ability is more than made up for through sheer hard work and determination.

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Fans will always appreciate a player who gives 110 per cent for the cause, and plenty are calling for him to get more minutes after the club wished him a happy 28th birthday.

The Senegalese star has started just nine games in the Premier League this season, but has still managed seven goals and two assists.

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With pretty much nothing left to play for this season, fans are wishing Niasse all the best on his birthday, and also hoping he gets some more chances before the season ends.

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger announced on Friday that he would be stepping down from his position at the end of the season after 22 years in charge of the north London outfit, with the decision over his successor this summer set to be a significant one for the club.

The Gunners’ only chance of qualifying for the Champions League looks to be by winning the Europa League – in which they face Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their semi-final tie at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday – and that could have an impact on who they can attract to replace the Frenchman.

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There are already a number of candidates that have been named as potential arrivals at Arsenal this summer, with Luis Enrique, Massimo Allegri and Thomas Tuchel featuring quite prominently.

We decided to ask the fans to select who they would want from our poll featuring 17 managers, and former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique came out on top with 313 votes in favour of appointing him, and with just 61 against bringing him to the Emirates Stadium.

The 47-year-old, who twice won the La Liga title while in charge of the Catalan giants, finished ahead of Massimo Allegri and Diego Simeone in second and third respectively, while Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers finished bottom of the pile, with supporters on Twitter dreading the idea that the former Liverpool boss could be a strong contender for the role.

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Wenger picked up a win in the first game since he revealed he would be leaving as three late goals saw his side beat West Ham United 4-1 at the Emirates on Sunday.

Newcastle fans are fearing the worst about Rafael Benitez’s future, after the manager said the Magpies should be targeting a top eight finish.

For every ounce of adulation Newcastle fans have for Rafael Benitez, there is an equal amount of disdain for the man holding to key to his future – Mike Ashley.

Ashley has been bashed to no end by fans for his smug demeanour, refusal to invest heavily in the transfer market, and the constant conflicting reports on whether or not he will sell the club.

The 53 year-old businessman, who bought the club back in 2007, has shown no signs yet of extending Rafa Benitez’s contract, and fans are now worried after the manager’s latest comments.

“To do the right things, as I have said many times before. That means to clarify our ambitions going forward,” the manager said.

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“What I will say is this, and I have said it many times before: this is a massive club. If we want to compete in the Premier League, and at a good level, then what we have to do are the ‘right things’ – and that’s it.

“Then we cannot be thinking that our position is: ‘Oh, we are safe, great.’ No. We have 52,000 fans at St James’ Park, between 3,000 and 9,000 fans at away games in the Championship.

“That shows that this club has to be competing to be in the top eight or higher.”

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While the fact that Benitez is targeting big things for the club is certainly a good sign, fans don’t expect Ashley to share those same ambitions, and they’re worried these conflicting ambitions will result in the Spaniard leaving the club.

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Swansea City’s relegation to the Championship wasll all-but confirmed after they were beaten 1-0 by fellow strugglers Southampton at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday night, but defender Alfie Mawson’s performance didn’t go unnoticed by Manchester United fans on Twitter.

Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho looks likely to strengthen his defensive options this summer with the futures of Chris Smalling, Phil Jones and Victor Lindelof potentially in doubt, but it remains to be seen whether he will go for a British-based option or bring one in from abroad.

While the Swans are on the verge of relegation, Mawson has been one of their more consistent performers and as well as defensive qualities and his strength in the air at both ends of the pitch, he is also good in possession and bringing the ball out from the back – something that Mourinho may well like and that could mean that he is an upgrade on someone like Smalling.

We asked Man United fans to vote on our poll to see whether they want their club to make what would be a shock swoop to sign the 24-year-old considering he is set to go down to the Championship, and a majority 59% said they would.

It could be a big reshuffle for the Red Devils in terms of their defence this summer with a new left-back and right-back also potentially arriving at Old Trafford, and it will be interesting to see whether Mourinho chooses to take a punt on a player like Mawson.

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According to ESPN FC, Tottenham Hotspur have joined Premier League rivals Leicester City and West Ham United in the race to sign giant 6ft 5in tall West Bromwich Albion defender Ahmed Hegazi, and Everton must also look to target the in-demand 27-year-old.

What’s the word, then?

Well, ESPN FC report that Spurs are targeting a move for the Egypt international, who the Baggies face a real fight to keep hold of following their relegation to the Championship.

ESPN FC says that the north London club view the centre-back as a possible replacement for Toby Alderweireld, with doubts over his future and whether he will still be with them next season.

The report adds that Mauricio Pochettino’s men will face competition from Leicester and West Ham if they do try and get Hegazi, who doesn’t have a release clause of £2.5m in his contract as per a previous report in The Sun.

Meanwhile Everton, whose new DOF Marcel Brands can become an instant hero if he finds agreement with 20-year-old attacker, will surely be targeting a new centre-back this summer with Ashley Williams and Phil Jagielka getting no younger, and Ramiro Funes Mori’s future at Goodison Park likely to be in doubt.

How did Hegazi do this season?

While West Brom suffered the disappointment of relegation, the 27-year-old impressed and established himself as one of the best out-and-out defenders in the Premier League in what was his debut campaign in England.

The Egyptian centre-back showed he is strong and decent in the air, while he is prepared to put his body on the line for his team – as shown by the fact he and Craig Dawson were picked ahead of captain Jonny Evans in the closing weeks of the season.

Meanwhile, he also showed how reliable he can be by featuring in all 38 of their Premier League matches, and only coming 33 minutes away from playing the entirety of their campaign.

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Would he be a good signing for Everton?

He certainly would be, and he could be the perfect dominant partner for Michael Keane at the heart of the defence.

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Former Everton director of football Steve Walsh played a big role in bringing the former Burnley man to Goodison Park, but it was something of a rollercoaster campaign for the England international as he struggled for form and consistency.

Bringing in Hegazi alongside him would certainly help him to improve, and the fact that the Egypt international is a strong character would mean that he make a really big impression on his 25-year-old teammate and the defence in general.

According to reports in The Sun, Arsenal could sell midfielder Aaron Ramsey this summer if he fails to sign a contract before the start of next season, and Manchester United should look to bring the Wales international to Old Trafford.

What’s the word, then?

Well, Ramsey’s contract at the Emirates Stadium is due to expire this summer, and the 27-year-old has yet to commit himself to a new long-term agreement with the north London outfit.

The Sun says that talks between the two parties have been going on for months with no real progress made, and they could be tempted to put the £40m-rated Welshman up for sale in order to ensure they aren’t held to ransom again after they were given the run-around by both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil this season.

Meanwhile, Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho may well be looking to bring in a new central midfield partner for Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba this summer with Michael Carrick retiring and the futures of Marouane Fellaini and Ander Herrera looking to be in real doubt, and Ramsey could be their ideal man.

How did Ramsey do this season?

Despite it being another hugely disappointing campaign for Arsenal as they finished sixth in the Premier League table and were knocked out of the Europa League by Atletico Madrid at the semi-final stage, the 27-year-old was one of their better performers.

The central midfielder, who can play in that role or either a defensive or attacking position through the middle too, scored 11 goals and provided a further 12 assists in 32 appearances in all competitions for the Gunners, which included a hat-trick against Everton in February.

Would he be a good signing for United?

He certainly would be.

As well as being neat and tidy on the ball and often proving to be influential in the final third, Ramsey is also well aware of his defensive duties – which of course is something Mourinho demands of his United players.

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The chance to pick up a player with huge experience in the Premier League and Champions League – and one with such an impressive overall record in terms of goals and assists – should be one that is too difficult to turn down, as he could prove to complement Matic and Pogba perfectly in the middle of the park for the Red Devils, whose fans on Twitter would be willing to let Anthony Martial go if they got a £90m-rated attacker in return.

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