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Newcastle fans are having the time of their lives this Easter, as Alan Pardew became the latest Premier League manager to lose his job.

Things probably didn’t feel like they could get any better for Newcastle fans last summer, as they got promoted as champions while arch-rivals Sunderland went down the other way.

After a difficult season, things are now looking even better for the Magpies though, as back to back wins against relegation rivals has moved Rafa Benitez’s side into 12th, seven points clear of the bottom three.

As if escaping relegation trouble and beating Manchester United in the space of a month wasn’t enough to lift spirits on Tyneside, West Brom have today announced that Alan Pardew is leaving the club by mutual consent.

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This may seem relatively insignificant to fans outside of Newcastle, but the Toon Army are celebrating the news like they’ve just beaten another relegation rival.

Pardew managed the Magpies from 2010 to 2014, and earned plenty of animosity from fans for his awful management and multiple conflicts and controversies.

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West Brom are currently bottom of the league, ten points adrift of safety, and Newcastle fans are absolutely loving Pardew’s downfall.

Some of the best Twitter reactions can be found below…

Manchester City’s media team, as well as the companies associated with the club, would have created plenty of content ready for the day when the team were crowned Premier League champions.

That day was Sunday, and Pep Guardiola’s side secured the title without even kicking a ball thanks to their neighbours Manchester United.

After overcoming Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 at Wembley at the start of the weekend, City knew that defeat for United against West Bromwich Albion would hand them the English crown.

Nobody would have expected bottom-of-the-table Baggies to get anything out of the contest, but they proved the doubters wrong by earning a 1-0 win over Jose Mourinho’s side.

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As a result, City took an unassailable 16-point lead with five games left to play, and celebrations ensued.

One particular tribute video to the club’s success has taken centre-stage, but for all the wrong reasons.

Club sponsor Etisalat UAE, which is a telecommunications operator based in the Middle East, posted a video on Twitter to congratulate the team.

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The likes of Sergio Aguero and Ilkay Gundogan drew on their acting chops for the clip, which featured a bizarre chant throughout.

A few days ago, City were being mocked for falling at the quarter-final hurdle in the Champions League, and now they are being ripped apart for another reason.

When Philippe Coutinho was at Liverpool, his fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino went under the radar.The two played in completely different positions, but Coutinho’s creativity in midfield stole most of the headlines.Since the 25-year-old left the Merseyside outfit to join Barcelona in January, Mohamed Salah has taken the role of the Reds’ ‘best player’, but Firmino has also begun receiving plenty of plaudits.The 26-year-old has established himself as the ideal number 9 in Jurgen Klopp’s team having scored 24 goals in all competitions and creating 11 assists this season.[ad_pod ]Firmino possesses attacking flair, but he also drops back to nick the ball off his opponents, which adds another dimension to his game.The Brazilian has previously been overlooked, but his ability and work-rate has certainly not gone unnoticed this season.In fact,ÂSquawka has revealed on TwitterÂa statistic that shows just how much quality Firmino has in his position.

The fact that the former Hoffenheim attacker is the only player in the Premier League to rack up 62 tackles as well as 53 chances proves that he is invaluable to Klopp’s team.

Unsurprisingly, Liverpool fans have been very impressed with this latest statistic.

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According to Bild, Arsenal are at the head of the queue for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos, who is expected to leave his German club this summer.

What’s the story?

It is not yet clear who will replace Arsene Wenger as head coach of Arsenal at the end of the season, but the incoming manager will surely be in the market for at least one new centre-back in this summer’s transfer window.

Neither Laurent Koscielny nor Shkodran Mustafi covered themselves in glory against Atletico Madrid in the Europa League on Thursday night, and it is absolutely vital that the Gunners boost their defensive options ahead of the 2018-19 campaign.

According to Bild, Arsenal have identified Sokratis as the perfect summer signing, with the club’s head of recruitment Sven Mislintat in talks with the Greece international’s agent.

The London outfit are far from the only club interested in the 29-year-old, however, with Manchester United also believed to be closely monitoring proceedings as they prepare their own move.

Would Sokratis be a good signing?

To put it bluntly, Sokratis is everything that Arsenal need in a centre-back. The Greek is not a player that will particularly impress with his ball-playing skills or finesse, but he is a defender in every sense of the word.

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Sokratis will see his Dortmund contract expire at the end of next season, and according to Bild, he could be available for £17.5m in this summer’s transfer window.

The defender has featured on 79 occasions for his national team, and all being well, will break the 200-mark in terms of appearances for Dortmund before the end of the campaign.

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It is not a surprise that Man United have also been credited with an interest, and it will be up to Arsenal to convince the centre-back to snub a move to Old Trafford.

The Gunners have plenty of talent in the final third of the field, and the arrival of Sokratis this summer would go a long way to solving one of their major problems further back.

Arsenal are reluctant to pay their new manager the same £8.5m-a-year salary handed to Arsene Wenger, according to the Daily Mail.

What’s the word?

The North London outfit are hunting for a new boss following Wenger’s decision to step down at the end of the season.

Supporters have been pleading for the Frenchman’s departure for some time due to the club’s recent failed Premier League title campaigns.

Now that their wish has been granted, attention has turned to who will take the hotseat at the Emirates.

According to the Daily Mail, the Gunners are not prepared to splash out on a huge salary, which pours significant doubt over the potential arrival of former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, who reportedly wants £15m a year.

The publication adds that whoever comes in will have a tight transfer budget of just £50m for the summer window.

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Can Arsenal get a high-profile figure without the cash?

Firstly, hiring someone who is currently out of work is arguably Arsenal’s best option with regards to cutting costs.

However, as mentioned, Enrique is believed to be demanding a hefty wage, while Carlo Ancelotti is likely to take the same approach.

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If money is an issue, the Premier League giants may have to settle for an inexperienced coach, with the likes of Mikel Arteta and Patrick Vieira being touted in the rumour mill as potential candidates.

A transitional period is expected when Wenger departs, but it may take even longer for Arsenal to get themselves back on track with an unproven coach at the helm.

According to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United have been told that it will take £53m to sign Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred in this summer’s transfer window.

The 25-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent months, and it had been thought that the Red Devils were in pole position for the Brazil international.

That said, it is now understood that Paris Saint-Germain have expressed an interest in a player who will represent his country at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

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United boss Jose Mourinho is said to be keen to sign at least two new midfielders this summer as he looks to put together a squad capable of challenging Manchester City for the Premier League title next season.

The United fans have been reacting to the latest transfer report surrounding the seven-time Brazil international, and whilst many would welcome the midfielder to the club, there are those that are not too sure whether it would be the correct deal.

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A selection of the Twitter reaction can be seen below:

Manchester United enjoyed dominance of the ball at Wembley against Chelsea but could not turn it into goals as the Blues ran out 1-0 winners to clinch the final domestic trophy of the season.

Jose Mourinho’s safety-first football ensured that United did not take the handbrake off until the second half but the individual performances of the players did not help as Chelsea managed to keep their opponents at arm’s length for much of the game.

Paul Pogba did not impress the fans, unable to create a great deal given the amount of possession he had but when we asked them to rate the performance of the players, three men who started the match came out worse.

Phil Jones was at fault for the goal that decided the match, caught on his heels by Eden Hazard before losing composure and ploughing into the Belgian – who he could face at the World Cup – to give away a spot-kick.

Going forward, Mourinho fielded something approaching a front two of Alexis Sanchez and Marcus Rashford but both, along with Jones, made up the bottom three among the starters.

Check out the full player ratings results below…

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Newcastle fans have been debating a shock swoop for Arsenal man Santi Cazorla, and fans are split on the classy but fragile midfielder.

Santi Cazorla will not renew his Arsenal contract this summer, meaning the little Spaniard will be available on a free transfer.

The 33 year-old has had a torrid time with injuries in recent seasons, not playing a single minute for the Gunners this season.

Despite that, there is bound to be a whole host of clubs lining up to secure his services, as the crafty playmaker can dictate the tempo of a game at any speed he likes.

Newcastle have of course found a formidable pairing in centre midfield with Mo Diame and Jonjo Shelvey, but they are still lacking a little creativity, and Cazorla could play in any of the five midfield positions in Rafael Benitez’s 4-2-3-1.

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The Arsenal fan favourite’s injury issues mean he simply cannot be relied upon as the first option, but fans have been debating whether they’d take him for depth.

Cazorla will be desperate to get back to playing football as he reaches full fitness again this summer, and the Spaniard seems like the type who would relish playing in a passionate atmosphere with a manager like Benitez.

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Some fans are desperate for a player of Cazorla’s class, but others simply can’t look past his injury record.

Either way, some of the best Twitter reactions can be found below…

Danny Rose was one of Tottenham’s best performers in 2016/17, establishing himself as a guaranteed starter for the England team as well, but last season was not so productive for the left-back.

The former Leeds United man angered Mauricio Pochettino on the eve of the season, arguing the case for expensive new signings, before a season in which he lost his starting spot to Ben Davies for much of the campaign.

That has led to links with Everton and Manchester United over a summer move as Pochettino can be notoriously ruthless when one of his players is on the wrong side of him, although he has integrated Rose back into the side to the extent that he has included in Gareth Southgate’s plans for the World Cup in Russia this month.

So, with Bayern Munich reportedly willing to listen to offers for left-back Juan Bernat among others, we asked Tottenham fans whether they thought the Spaniard would be a good Rose replacement.

The answer came back in favour of the England international with 64 per cent of the voters claiming that he is the superior talent, as you can see from the full results below…

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As reported by The Sun, Liverpool are ready to bid for Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope this summer, potentially ending their pursuit of Roma shot-stopper Alisson.

What’s the story?

After the UEFA Champions League Final horror-show from Loris Karius, Liverpool need to be on the hunt for an elite goalkeeper this summer that can at least compete with the German for the number one spot at Anfield.

The Sun report that Jurgen Klopp eyes Burnley man Nick Pope for that role, ready to bid £15m for his services this summer.

The paper say that he would be a far cheaper choice than the £70m-rated Alisson, with Burnley likely to let him leave due to having Tom Heaton also at the club.

Would Pope be a good signing for the Reds?

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There’s no doubt that Pope has proven himself to be a capable goalkeeper in the English Premier League, conceding just 35 goals in 35 appearances for Burnley last season, also keeping 12 clean sheets.

He wasn’t just a bystander contributing to that record, making a string of impressive saves and showing good enough form to win a place in the England squad for the 2018 World Cup.

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It’s also true though that he wouldn’t automatically be first-choice at Liverpool should he make the switch, whereas Roma’s Alisson undoubtedly would be. The Brazilian shot-stopper carries a bigger presence and brings more confidence to goalkeeping than pope and is the prime choice for Liverpool this summer if they can push the boat out and pay the £70m it’s reported it would take to sign him.

It may be a more difficult negotiation and it may last all summer, but if Liverpool are to win major honours next season they need the very best at the club and Alisson represents that.