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Bournemouth vs Man City tips: Get £30 in free bets to spend on Premier League football with talkSPORT BET

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MANCHESTER CITY travel to the Vitality Stadium for their Premier League clash against Bournemouth on Saturday.

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Opponents of Bournemouth have often found themselves in the referee’s notebook this season. In fact, 32 cards have been dealt to Bournemouth’s opposition in the first nine games of the season.

Chelsea received eight of those at the Vitality, and Villa were awarded seven last weekend. It might be viewed as a punt (and it probably is) but 16/1 looks a big price for the Cityzens to lose their heads in what could be a very tight encounter.


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Kelsey Parker reveals late husband Tom’s parents support new romance telling trolls ‘you haven’t walked in my shoes’

KESLEY Parker has revealed her late husband’s Tom Parker’s parents support her new relationship with aspiring musician Will.

The influencer went Instagram official with her new boyfriend in September, two years after The Wanted singer’s death.

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Kelsey Parker joined ITV’s Lorraine today and spoke to presenter Ranvir Singh[/caption]
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Kelsey opened up on her new relationship and said her late husband’s parents support her[/caption]
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Kelsey has found love again with new boyfriend Will[/caption]
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The Wanted singer Tom Parker married Kelsey six years ago[/caption]
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Tom tragically died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour[/caption]

The mum tragically lost Tom in March 2022 after he died aged 33 of an incurable brain tumour.

Kelsey and her new boyfriend, a tree surgeon called Will met earlier this year and have been a part of each other’s lives over the past few months.

Speaking on ITV’s Lorraine, the podcast host said her social media followers have been incredibly supportive and so have Tom’s parents, Noreen and Nigel.

She said: “I’ve got such an amazing village and even with Tom’s parents Noreen and Nigel.

“They have supported me with whatever I’ve decided to do and they understand how hard it is.”

She said Will lost his dad when he was 21 and “understands what we’re going through”.

She continued: “It’s about finding happiness and with friends and family there is only so much they can do. It’s lovely to have someone to offload to.

“I was lonely and I’m 34 now. I was so lonely. I just wanted someone and now I’ve met someone.”

The star urged critics to respect her choices, asking for more “kindness”.

Reflecting on how her perfect life was turned upside down, she said: “I had the perfect life. Tom was a pop star, you know, who wouldn’t want to be with a pop star?

“And, you know, my life has been to flipped upside down, and I wouldn’t wish it upon anyone.

“So I just think as well, a little less judgment, a little more kindness. You’ve not lived my life, you’ve not walked a day in my shoes.”

Kelsey previously told The Sun she met Will through friends on a night out.

She said: “I just met him authentically when I was out, which is what I always wanted to do.

“I was just out with my friends, and we met, and it’s really nice. I’m so happy.”

When asked who made the first move, she added: “I think it was a mutual feeling between us.

“Obviously I wasn’t expecting to find anyone, and he’s literally just swept me off my feet.”

Kelsey also believes that Tom sent him to her.

“I definitely think he’s very special and I do feel like Tom had a little sprinkle of magic in me meeting him,” she confessed.

Tom was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in 2020 (a noperable stage 4 glioblastoma) and given just 18 months to live.

He later underwent several rounds of chemotherapy and 30 sessions of radiotherapy.

Before his death he was undergoing treatment in Spain and also managed to perform on stage with the rest of his bandmates.

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Kelsey went official with her new man last month[/caption]
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Tom is best known for being in The Wanted[/caption]

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I started pre-season at Arsenal with a huge hole in my side after club scout saved my life – I thought I was dying

MARTIN KEOWN has revealed that he thought he was “dying” during an Arsenal trip to France.

The former defender, 58, began his career in the Gunners’ academy.

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Martin Keown initially came through the ranks at Arsenal in the 1980s
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He eventually returned for a lengthy second spell with the Gunners[/caption]

Part of a gifted crop that also included Tony Adams, David Rocastle and Niall Quinn, Keown had issues with youth team coach Tommy Coleman.

Appearing on The Rest is Football alongside Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer, Keown revealed that he suffered a health scare during a trip away with the team.

“I was forced to go on a trip abroad,” he began. “I had broken and dislocated my elbow, and I had to go to France to watch…

“He (Coleman) rang me and said ‘you’re not having a holiday fella, we’re on holiday, you’ve not got your feet up, you come with us’.

“And then I started getting a grumbling appendix problem. For three days I was literally lying in the dormitory, ‘Yeah I can’t go out, I’m in too much pain’.

“And I thought ‘I’m dying, I’m literally dying’. And I had a voice in my head saying ‘You better do something’.

“(The) Italian team next door didn’t speak English. Steve Rowley the club scout, you may have heard that name, he just turned up in the car park.

“And I used to say to him every day I saw him after that ‘You saved my life… If you didn’t turn up…’

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“He went off, he’d gone for a few hours but eventually they got medical care to me and went straight in, and I had peritonitis in the end, where the appendix burst.

“And that was all around that Gary, all around that coach… In fact, I started pre-season with a big hole in my side.

“And I couldn’t straighten my elbow because I’d broken and dislocated my elbow.

“But I didn’t want to sit in the medical room for another pre-season because I had gone through a lot of that.”

Following his difficulties with Coleman, Keown left Arsenal for Aston Villa in 1986 having made just 22 first team appearances.

Following seven years away and a further stint at Everton, he eventually returned to Highbury in 1993, where he would then stay for 11 years.

‘TOOK THAT PERSONALLY’

During his chat with Lineker and Shearer, Keown opened up on where he felt his issues with Coleman had begun.

He said: “You go into digs and you’re reliant on where you end up. It was all great when I was doing my trials with nice families and then suddenly there wasn’t anywhere to stay.

“So I went and stopped with Tommy. And Tommy had been a part-time coach previously, but now he was full-time. You’re coming home and you’re with the youth team manager, making the tea, there’s never any kind of respite.

“In my wisdom I went to see Steve Burtenshaw, head of the youth team, and said ‘I think it would be better if I moved somewhere else’.

“But Tommy took that personally. And so did his wife. She literally just wanted to fling me out that very night.

“He said ‘You’ve made life murder for me now, so I’m going to make life difficult for you’. And he did.”

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Keown explained his early difficulties at Arsenal[/caption]

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Man Utd release statement announcing Ruben Amorim but with different job title to Ten Hag

MANCHESTER UNITED have handed Ruben Amorim a different job title to Erik ten Hag.

Amorim, 39, was announced as the new Red Devils boss on Friday.

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Ruben Amorim has been handed a new job title[/caption]

The club said he would takeover the position on November 11, at the start of the next international break.

More to follow.

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Win a Burgon and Ball gift bundle including trowel, fork and gloves

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Burgon and Ball are offering THREE lucky readers a RHS Gifts for Gardeners ‘Asteraceae’ bundle of a trowel, fork, gloves and secateurs.

Each bundle is worth £68.47 and is perfect for the gardener in your life.

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To enter, fill in the form below.

Or write to Sun Burgon and Ball  Comp, PO Box 3190, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8GP.

Include your name, age, email or phone. UK residents 18+ only. Ends 23.59GMT 16/.11.24 T&Cs apply.

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Alastair Down dead: Legendary Channel 4 broadcaster dies aged 68 as emotional tributes pour in

LEGENDARY Channel 4 broadcaster Alastair Down has died at the age of 68.

The talented racing writer has been remembered as “one of the most decorated and cherished” of our time.

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Alastair Down at Royal Ascot in 2013[/caption]

His death comes just one month after Cheltenham Racecourse named their press room after him in recognition of his work.

It is not yet known how Down sadly passed away.

During his stellar career, Down was named Racing Writer of the Year on five occasions – making him the only journalist to receive the title that many times.

Racing Post editor Tom Kerr paid tribute to his friend and colleague.

He said: “Everyone at the Racing Post is devastated to hear of Alastair’s death.

“We have lost a great friend and ally who delighted readers and colleagues alike for decades with his magnificent writing, passion for the sport and sense of fun.

“It is so poignant that just last week we gathered with Alastair at his beloved Cheltenham to celebrate the renaming of the press room in his honour.

“Alastair was in ebullient mood among friends, family and colleagues.”

This is a breaking news story. Follow for more updates.

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Inside the huge indoor theme park that was once the world’s largest with 29 rides and themed lands

A MASSIVE indoor theme park was once the biggest in the world – and could soon welcome a new themed land.

Built in 2018, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is a fully inside complex.

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Abu Dhabi is home to an indoor theme park that was once the largest in the world[/caption]
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Inside are six themed lands, based on DC superheroes and Warner Bros cartoons[/caption]
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There are 29 rides to choose from, ranging in all ages[/caption]

Part of the Yas Island area, the 1.65million sqft attraction was the largest indoor theme park in the world, before being beaten by one in China last year.

Inside are six themed zones, with 29 rides and experiences.

There is the Warner Bros Complex, the central land that celebrates the “Golden Age of Hollywood” with shops and restaurants.

This includes photo zones and souvenir shops as well as the evening theatrical show hosted by Bugs Bunny, the All-Star Spectacular.

Guests can then choose between their favourite DC superhero, with both a Gotham and Metropolis land.

Gotham’s main rides are Batman: Knight Flight, a high speed dark ride, and The Riddler Revolution coaster.

Otherwise the Metropolis themed land has four rides – this includes the 5D Justice League: Warworld Attacks where you join Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman.

There is also the Green Lantern: Galactic Odyssey 4D flying ride, a 3D Superman 360: Battle for Metropolis and a training academy for kids.

Another land is Bedrock, a Flintstones themed land with a rive ride and restaurants, as well as Dynamite Gulch, with rides where you join Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.

And Cartoon Junction is a mix of the many Warner Bros animations, including Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny and Scooby Doo.

The theme park also has it’s own on-site hotel, with the £750million complex opening in 2020.

And in 2022, the park revealed plans for a Harry Potter themed land.

Little else is known about it in regards to its rides and opening date.

However, the website states: “A new magical adventure is coming to our theme park!

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The theme park’s on-site hotel opened in 2020[/caption]
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More rides and lands are being planned for the park[/caption]

“The Middle East’s first Harry Potter themed land will invite fans to step inside iconic locations from the wizarding world, seen in an all-new way.”

Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is just 15 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport and 50 minutes from Dubai.

Abu Dhabi remains warm all year round, hitting highs of 40C in summer although the inside is fully air conditioned.

The area has other amazing theme parks too, including Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World.

What is it like to visit the theme park?

The Sun’s Becky Pemberton visited the theme park when it opened in 2018 – here’s what she thought.

It’s not just the rides that steal the show, with no detail spared when it comes to the design of each world.

I satisfied my inner child sitting in the Flintstones’ car and seeing the Scooby Doo iconic Mystery Machine up close.

You could easily spend the day at the park, and without painful queues in the heat, you won’t find yourself flagging.

With cartoon characters that will evoke nostalgia for the adults it definitely offers something special for kids and “big kids” too.

Single day tickets start from £72 and includes all rides, free parking and shuttle bus.

The Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor visited Abu Dhabi earlier this year – here’s here verdict.

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