ARSENAL prevailed yet again in the North London Derby on Tottenham soil to continue their fine start to the new season.
Gabriel’s second-half header was enough for the three points – the first time the Gunners have won three successive away games at rivals Spurs since 1988.
They managed it without the likes of suspended Declan Rice and injured Martin Odegaard, as well as a whole host of other first team stars missing.
It leaves Mikel Arteta’s men two points off leaders Manchester City after four games ahead of their mammoth trip to the Etihad this weekend.
SunSport’s Jordan Davies takes a look at five things you may have missed from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
A North London Derby debut for Spurs’ record-signing Dominic Solanke – a £65m summer arrival from Bournemouth – was as daunting as it comes against Arsenal’s William Saliba.
The French defender is very rarely flustered by any opposition striker and showed moments of calmness and brilliance to help Arsenal earn a third clean sheet of the season already.
But in the early stages, we saw some rare signs of Saliba being outmuscled by Solanke, who was causing the Arsenal backline some problems with his pace and power.
Saliba was clearly getting frustrated, picking up a needless first half yellow card for delaying a restart after losing another tussle with Solanke from a high ball.
He may have recovered well, but it just shows that Saliba is not the finished article just yet, even if he is mighty close.
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Arsenal have been formidable in the Prem away from home since the turn of the year, boasting some of the best statistics in the division.
Since January 1, they have won 10 of 11 games on the road – drawing 0-0 at Manchester City back in March – notching nine clean sheets in the process and conceding just three goals.
They have also faced the fewest shots [108] and the fewest shots on target [22], and have not trailed for a single minute.
It is the sort of record you want when you are heading to your title rivals needing a statement result as Arteta will plot another away-day triumph against City on Sunday.
Given Arteta’s current injury headaches – with Mikel Merino, Riccardo Calafiori, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu also out – it is no surprise Arsenal’s bench was weak.
But not many expected to see five teenagers filling the seats, three of whom most Arsenal fans would struggle to recognise on the street.
Academy stars Myles Lewis-Skelly, 17, and Ethan Nwaneri, 17, got plenty of minutes on the pre-season tour of the States, with the latter subbed on in the 86th minute against Spurs.
But the likes of Ayden Heaven, 17, Maldini Kacurri, 18, and Ismeal Kabia, 18, are less well-known, starring predominantly for the youth teams and occasionally training with the seniors.
Their presence shows just how hard the injuries have dented Arteta’s squad depth.
On co-comms for Sky Sports, Gary Neville praised Gabriel Jesus for his on-field protection of Nwaneri during the game.
Jesus – back from a groin injury – came on in the 80th minute to lead the line and see out the game, only for Bukayo Saka to hobble off injured with cramp.
Nwaneri was thrown on, but sensing he may struggle to replicate Saka’s defensive abilities on the wing, Jesus quickly switched with Nwaneri, telling the youngster to lead the line.
Neville admitted he “liked that a lot” as it showed leadership and experience from Jesus to protect a teenager who could have been left isolated in an unfamiliar position.
After his dramatic Deadline Day switch from Chelsea on loan earlier this month, Sterling had a few weeks over the international break to get to grips with Arsenal’s tactical nuances.
It should not have been too tough, seeing as Sterling worked with Arteta during his time as assistant coach at City between 2016 and 2019.
And the England winger showed he is capable of doing the dirty work that Arteta wants to see as he covered for left-back Jurrien Timber in the closing stages.
Sterling even had a chance up the other end on the counter, taking too many touches after cutting inside before being crowded out, but promising signs are there.
GABRIEL headed in the only goal of the game as a depleted Arsenal snatched all three points in the North London Derby.
Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Gunners players…
DAVID RAYA – 8/10
Commanded his area well, and was a safe pair of hands throughout the game. Another great showing in what has been a spectacular start for the Spanish stopper.
JURRIEN TIMBER – 7
Did well from an attacking perspective, charging down the left hand side on various occasions. Solid defensively too against Spurs’ flying right side of Johnson and Porro.
Some would argue he should’ve been sent off for a challenge on Pedro Porro in the first half, but he escaped despite squaring up to Vicario in the aftermath.
WILLIAM SALIBA – 8
A really good recovery challenge in the first half to deny Dominic Solanke, despite being booked early on.
You can always count on Saliba to put in a solid display, and he didn’t disappoint today with fantastic passing out from the back too.
GABRIEL – 9
A fantastic defensive showing throughout, reinforced with a towering header inside the box to give his side the lead from a set piece (shock).
Has formed an impeccable partnership with Saliba, personified by their heartwarming celebration together after the opener. He’s the man.
BEN WHITE – 6
Gave away the ball in a dangerous position in the first half, with Solanke failing to capitalise and had a tough first half against the quick feet of Heung Min-Son.
Was not able to demonstrate the dangerous right-hand side overlap we saw work so effectively last season, but wasn’t threatened in the second 45.
JORGINHO – 4
Struggled to replace the suspended Declan Rice for this North London derby, whom the Gunners really missed.
A tough task, but didn’t come close to matching Rice’s intensity or ability to drive the ball up the pitch which left Arsenal weak in the forward areas.
THOMAS PARTEY – 5
Struggled in transition with Jorginho alongside him, another player who felt the full force of no Rice and Odegaard.
Not fast enough with or without the ball, and will need to perk his ideas up for City next week.
GABRIEL MARTINELLI – 6
Looked like a bright spark with his running and forward movement, but was let down by his end product or lack thereof.
Worked really really hard throughout, just looks short of confidence in the last actions.
LEANDRO TROSSARD – 6
Dropping deeper into more of a midfield role than he’s used to today, it should be noted that he did a job for the team when they needed him.
Not the flying efficiency machine we have seen him be from the bench, but his versatility will be needed this season it seems.
BUKAYO SAKA – 7
Didn’t make the kind of impact on the game we are used to seeing from the brilliant Bukayo Saka, and looked less of a threat without Martin Odegaard to combine with.
Did some really good defensive work nonetheless, and delivered the perfect corner to claim the assist for Gabriel’s opener.
KAI HAVERTZ – 6
A good header in the first half was saved well by Vicario in the spurs net – actually made more clearances (3) than he managed shots on target (2) in the first 45.
Was a handful for the Spurs defence, but largely nullified by the pace and power of Mickey Van de Ven and Cristian Romero.
HE was the silent member of the Jackson 5, who was often the butt of jokes about being forgettable.
However, for many insiders, Tito Jackson was the glue that kept the brothers together.
The 70-year-old icon died this weekend after suffering a severe heart attack while driving, according to reports.
Although he had huge success as part of the legendary group, Tito’s life was far from rosy.
He spent much of his life in the huge shadows of his younger siblings, Michael and Janet, and suffered several tragedies, including the devastating murder of his ex-wife at the hands of her new boyfriend, in 1994.
Tito and his kids refused to believe Dee Dee Martes’ death was not accidental and pushed for cops to launch a murder investigation in a case that saw a 14-year-old Kim Kardashian called to testify.
He was also heartbroken by the death of younger brother Michael, in 2009, and said he would “never get used” to performing without him.
Here, we look at how Tito overcame his childhood struggles and family tragedy to finally realise his solo dreams.
As a member of the Jackson 5, Tito was often relegated to the back while his brother Michael took centre stage to belt out hits such as I Want You Back and ABC.
Born in Gary, Indiana, Tito was the third child of Joe and Katherine Jackson. He started playing guitar at the age of 10. After his father caught him horsing around with one of his guitars, he decided to buy Tito his very own.
But life in the Jackson household was not always a happy one. Joe was a feared figure in the household who beat his kids and rarely showed any form of affection to his kids.
In an interview, Jermaine said: “None of us can remember him holding us or cuddling us or telling us ‘I love you'”.
Instead, Joe whipped them whenever they disobeyed his orders or put a foot wrong and it has also been claimed he made the young Michael Jackson stand on a hot stove with bare feet, to improve his dancing.
In the latter stages of his life, the patriarch admitted whipping his kids with belts and switches but insisted he never did so randomly.
He also said he never hit them with any hard objects and took umbrage with the word “beating”.
In a 2013 interview with Piers Morgan on CNN, Joe explained why he took such a hard stance with his kids.
“I had to be like that way because during those times, it was hard, and you have a lot of gangs there, you know, in the area where we were living,” he said.
“This was Gary, Indiana, and I had to make sure that they didn’t get in any type of trouble, and things of that sort.”
He added: “I’m glad I was tough, because look what I came out with. I came out with some kids that everybody loved all over the world. And they treated everybody right.”
When Joe, a failed blues artist, realised his kids had talent, he put them in a group and took them around Indiana to perform in talent shows.
Tito was the guitarist of the group and often contributed background vocals to their songs. He also danced alongside Michael, Jermaine, Jackie, and Marlon.
Initially, he was only played during live shows as they were not allowed to write or play instruments on their actual records.
Their big break came in 1968 when they signed with Motown Records and released a string of number-one hits. They became the first group in Billboard history to debut with four chart-toppers.
But as their success and popularity grew, it was clear who was the undeniable star – Michael.
He soon became the focal point of the group. The cameras lingered on him during performances while hoards of adoring fans screamed his name during their live shows and performances.
While Tito always maintained he was comfortable with his role in the group, it wasn’t long before he and his brothers became the brunt of jokes about being irrelevant.
In a 2018 interview, Tito sadly said: “One of my favourite basketball players, Charles Barkley, said, ‘If Tito wasn’t in the Jackson 5, would we miss him?’ That hit me in the heart. It crushed me.”
While the group became a global sensation, they were able to stay away from the sex, drugs, and rock and roll mantra that personified many of their contemporaries.
Tito credits their father, Joe, for this. In a 2021 he said: ” My father really was a tough man but he raised us in a way that we knew right from wrong, which kept us grounded.
“We like what we do and the show business part of it. But he always told us to remember it is a business and not a party.
“All the after parties stuff after the shows is where you can get in trouble by meeting the wrong girls, get around people that like to fight or mess with drugs.
“He understood all those things and reminded us; he had control over us as we were under age.”
One of my favourite basketball players, Charles Barkley, said, ‘If Tito wasn’t in the Jackson 5, would we miss him?’ That hit me in the heart. It crushed me.”
Tito Jackson
After millions sold as part of the group, Michael eventually went solo in 1971 and became one of the biggest superstars on the planet, leaving Tito and his brothers unsure about the group’s future.
While Jermaine also released a solo album, Tito was hesitant about launching a career on his own.
The same year Michael started his solo career, Tito became the first of the brothers to marry when he tied the knot with Delores Martes, also known as Dee Dee. He was 18 at the time, while she was 17.
They met at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles. While he was shy and reserved, Dee Dee was outgoing and extroverted. Describing their first encounter, Tito said: “She had ran up to me and said ‘Happy birthday’ and gave me a kiss on the cheek.”
The couple eventually had three sons, TJ, Taryll, and Taj, who looked to replicate their family’s musical success by forming the R&B group 3T.
Tito later explained that having three young children was one of the biggest reasons he put off his dreams of releasing a solo project.
Although the rest of the Jacksons treated Dee Dee like a sister, their marriage did not last. They divorced in 1993. Months later, Dee Dee had a new boyfriend – businessman Donald Bohana. She was 39, while he was 59.
But on August 27 that year, Tito and his kids’ lives were turned upside down when they received the shocking news that Dee Dee had drowned in Bohana’s swimming pool.
Although their kids rushed to be at Dee Dee’s side, they could not say goodbye to her as she was pronounced dead before they reached the hospital.
In a 20/20 interview, TJ said: “I just had a sixth sense in my head, as if I knew already terrible and I knew already that my mother wasn’t with us. It was just a nightmare. It’s like a kid’s worst memory.”
Describing the moment he was informed, Tito said: “They [his sons] said, ‘Mom is dead’. It was just a sad moment, you know. It was just horrifying.”
Although cops ruled the death as accidental, Tito and his kids immediately sensed that something was off.
Explaining his rationale, Tito said: “My first question was, ‘Drown?’ What was she doing in the water? You know, ’cause Dee Dee and I, neither of us swam.”
He also pointed to further clues, such as “the bruises and the damage” on Dee Dee’s body, which indicated that there had been a struggle. Tito chillingly said: “It points to a murder to me, in the first degree.”
Taj was also baffled by the cause of death as he always knew about his mother’s life-long fear of swimming pools. He said: “That didn’t line up with anything that we believed in knowing our mum and knowing how much she feared the pool.”
My first question was, ‘Drown?’ What was she doing in the water? You know, ’cause Dee Dee and I, neither of us swam.”
Tito Jackson
Bohana, however, made his case to the press by saying Dee Dee was comfortable swimming in his pool. In an attempt to explain why she had bruises, he claimed it was due to his efforts to pull her out.
Tito and his kids never accepted the initial cause of death and campaigned tirelessly for cops to investigate the case further.
After it was reopened, Bohana was finally charged with second-degree murder in 1998 – five years after Dee Dee’s death.
Tito believed that Bohana killed her after she refused to help him financially. He said: “She was a Jackson and that’s what he knew.”
But there was no substantial proof to support his claim about that motive.
During the trial, prosecutors called 14-year-old Kim Kardashian a witness. At the time, she was dating Tito’s son TJ and was close to Dee Dee. Kim later spoke about how the trial impacted her.
She told Vogue Italia: “My boyfriend’s mother, whom I was really close with, was murdered in 1994, and I had to be part of that trial. I had to testify and was there every day with my boyfriend. I was just 14, you know. To have that experience at such a young age was insane.”
Eventually, Bohana was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. After serving decades behind bars, Bohana still maintained his innocence.
He was denied parole on four occasions. At each hearing, Tito’s sons opposed his release, but they later changed their stance. They told authorities, “If you feel it’s time for him to get out, then let him out.”
Almost 16 years after Dee Dee’s death, Tito and the rest of his family were dealt a another tragic blow when his brother, Michael, died of cardiac arrest in Los Angeles at age 50.
The King of Pop died on June 25, 2009, just days before he was set to take to London’s O2 Arena for his comeback concert residency, This Is It.
In an interview with CNN, he recalled the moment he heard from his son that Michael had been rushed to the hospital and “was not breathing.”
He then got into his car and rushed to the hospital. He explained: “My sister Janet called me and she asked me if I was driving and I said I’m getting ready to get on the freeway.
“And she says, ‘No, pull over. Don’t get on the freeway.’ And right then I knew something was terribly wrong. I said, ‘Janet is he dead?’ She said, ‘He’s gone’.
“And I just melted right there and I didn’t know what to do. I pulled over in this parking lot and just cried for 15 minutes.”
He also recalled how Michael happily rehearsed for his comeback performances in Los Angeles’ Staple Centre.
In various interviews since Michael’s death, Tito has talked about his incredible legacy while defending him against claims of sexual abuse.
And right then I knew something was terribly wrong. I said, ‘Janet is he dead?’ She said, ‘He’s gone’. I pulled over in this parking lot and just cried for 15 minutes.”
Tito Jackson
In 2014, Tito, who still performed with some of his brothers, spoke about how Michael’s absence was still felt during their shows.
He said: ” I don’t think we will ever get used to performing without him. He’s dearly missed.”
He also mentioned that his spirit “is with us when we are performing. It gives us a lot of positive energy and puts a lot of smiles on our faces.”
Three days before Tito’s death, he posted a touching tribute to Michael from Munich, Germany, where he and his brothers had visited a memorial dedicated to him.
25th June 2009
12:21 PM (PDT): Paramedics are called to Michael Jackson’s rented mansion in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, after a call reporting that he is not breathing.
12:30 PM (PDT): Paramedics arrive and find Jackson in a state of cardiac arrest. They perform CPR and rush him to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
2:26 PM (PDT): Michael Jackson is pronounced dead at the age of 50. The news sends shockwaves around the world, with fans and media outlets reacting in disbelief.
26th June 2009
Los Angeles County Coroner: An autopsy is conducted. The coroner states that further tests, including toxicology reports, will be needed to determine the exact cause of death.
Public Reaction: Vigils and tributes begin to appear globally. Fans gather at Jackson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his former home in Gary, Indiana, and outside the Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York.
7th July 2009
Public Memorial Service: A star-studded memorial service is held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The event is attended by family, friends, and celebrities, with millions watching the live broadcast worldwide. Notable moments include performances by Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, and a poignant speech by Jackson’s daughter, Paris.
28th August 2009
Official Cause of Death: The Los Angeles County Coroner rules Michael Jackson’s death a homicide caused by acute propofol intoxication, with additional contributing factors including sedatives. Dr Conrad Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, is implicated in administering the drugs.
8th September 2009
Burial: Michael Jackson is laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends.
8th February 2010
Charges Filed: Dr Conrad Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson’s death. He pleads not guilty, maintaining that he did not administer anything that should have killed Jackson.
7th November 2011
Verdict: Dr Conrad Murray is found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after a six-week trial. He is sentenced to four years in prison but serves two years due to good behaviour and overcrowding in the prison system.
In 2017, Tito spoke about his love for the UK, particularly Wolverhampton. He even spoke about plans to move and looked up properties in Bridgnorth and Compton.
He also became a big fan of the city’s football team and was a special guest at one of their games. He was so keen on their matches that he kept their fixtures on a card in his wallet so he could keep up.
In an interview at the time, he said: “I’m planning to come to the UK for a while next year and spend some real time here. Wolverhampton is one of the places I really like.
“London is beautiful and has all of the elements I would like but it’s a little too busy. When I’m not working I need a place where I can settle down.”
He added: “The people here are so kind as well and that’s more important than anything. In my hometown on the outskirts of LA, a town called Calabasas, it can also be stressful like it is in London.
“And the people there are not quite as generous as here. I’m a quiet person and barely go out that much when I’m at home in LA or Las Vegas.”
Although the move to Wolverhampton did not quite pan out, Tito never forgot his love for the city. In 2022, he made a flying visit to visit his favourite curry restaurant Zooma and went on a shopping spree.
Gushing about his trip on Instagram, he wrote: “I just had to nip back to Wolverhampton on my day off, to see my friends at Zooma and The Mount and the England soccer game at Molineux. I’ll be there!”
While that last sentence may or may not have referenced the Jackson 5’s 1970 hit of the same name, it indeed characterises Tito’s legendary career – he was here, and he certainly made his mark.
In 2016, he became the last of his siblings to release a solo album, Tito Time. It featured songs with legendary rapper Big Daddy Kane and his son’s group 3T.
While the world remembers Tito for his immense contributions to pop music, the forgotten Jackson 5 member is finally getting the recognition that evaded him for decades.
CHANNEL 5 is unleashing their latest gripping murder mystery, The Wives.
A trio of soap legends lead the cast in this new twisty drama.
Channel 5 murder mystery drama The Wives follows three sisters-in-law on their annual holiday in Malta.
The series kicks off with the women reuniting a year after the mysterious disappearance of their sister-in-law, Annabelle.
However, the reunion raises suspicions about her husband Charlie, after he arrives with his new girlfriend Jade, who bears an uncanny resemblance to his missing wife.
The three wives then decide to search for answers, uncovering family secrets along the way.
Tamzin Outhwaite plays the role of Sylvie in new Channel 5 drama The Wives.
Best known for starring in EastEnders, the actress has become a well known face on TV since the early noughties.
Her other TV appearances include New Tricks, Death in Paradise, The Fixer and Doctor Who.
In The Wives, viewers will see Tamzin‘s character getting very steamy, on more than one occasion.
While speaking to The Sun’s TV Mag, the TV star discussed working with an intimacy coordinator to shoot sex scenes.
She shared: “Well, it’s been a long time since I’ve had to do anything like that.
“People don’t ask women in their 40s and 50s to do that very often.
“And to be honest, it was quite liberating, because obviously the whole point is that she’s meant to be free.
“I mean, the fact that she’s dating much younger men and having sex with much younger men, and being confident with it was
a really lovely thing to play.
“I’m not prudish, so I was kind of okay with it. Obviously, we had
intimacy coordinators, which I also never experienced.”
Fellow former soap star Jo Joyner plays Beth in The Wives
Like Tamzin, she launched to fame in EastEnders and was known for playing long-suffering Tanya Branning.
However, since leaving the square she has moved over to drama and has become the darling of C5’s murder mysteries.
The actress has also starred in the channel’s For Her Sins and Riptide.
Jo is also well known for playing Luella Shakespeare in Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators.
Completing the trio of soap legends in the cast is Angela Griffin.
In The Wives she plays the role of Natasha Moran.
Angela shot to fame playing Fiona Middleton in Coronation Street.
Since then she had remained in the spotlight, thanks to roles on both the big and small screen.
Angela is also known for playing Kim Campbell in Waterloo Road.
Actor Jamie Bamber plays the role of Charlie Morgan who is the husband of Annabelle who has gone missing.
He kicked off his TV career in 1998, starring alongside Ioan Gruffudd, Robert Lindsay and Paul McGann in Hornblower.
After this, the roles poured in and he is now known for starring in Law and Order: UK.
Jamie also played Archie, Martha’s ex on Beyond Paradise.
The Wives was filmed on the island of Malta, with cast and crew spotted shooting scenes in multiple locations.
Filming took place in the streets of the capital, Valletta, and the shores of the nearby island of Gozo.
The series was written and created by Helen Black, who said it was inspired by Daphne du Maurier’s 1938 novel Rebecca.
The Wives kicks off on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 9pm on Channel 5.
The drama is airing Monday to Wednesday over a two-week period.
This six-part drama will conclude on September 25, 2024.
After each episode airs, they will be available to watch on the streaming platform, My5.
Channel 5 mystery drama The Wives features a cast full of familiar faces
FOUR boys died in a house fire surrounded by rubbish and human faeces after their mum left them alone to go shopping, a court heard.
Brothers Leyton and Logan Hoath, three, and Kyson and Bryson Hoath, four, died in the horror in Sutton, South London, in 2021.
The Old Bailey heard a discarded cigarette or upturned tea light sparked the blaze after it ignited a mountain of rubbish on the floor.
Deveca Rose, 29, is accused of killing her two sets of twins after she left them locked in alone to go to Sainsbury’s.
Jurors heard neighbours realised the house was on fire and could hear the tragic children inside but were unable to get inside.
Prosecutor Kate Lumsdon KC said: “A neighbour kicked in the door but the fire had taken hold to the extent that it was impossible to enter.
“The fire brigade were called. Many units attended. Using appropriate protective clothing and breathing apparatus firemen put out the fire and entered the house.
“They found the four boys under a bed in the upstairs front room. They were limp and unconscious.
“Firemen noted that there was rubbish all over the floor of the house and human excrement. There was a mattress and a door on the stairs.”
The court heard Rose arrived home to find her terraced home alight.
She at first claimed she had left the children with a woman named Jade – causing firefighters to go back inside to search for her.
But there was no sign of her, with police finding “no trace” of Jade, jurors heard.
Emergency crews attempted to save the four children but tragically they were declared dead shortly after.
A cause of death was given as inhalation of fire fumes.
The court was told social services were engaged with the children between July and September 2021.
It came after a GP noted there was a “chaotic home environment”.
Officials found the garden was full of rubbish and there was a “very strong unpleasant smell”, it was said.
One added: “I asked to see the boys and Deveca refused saying they were asleep. I went to leave but asked again as I was going, Deveca then became quite manic and was defensive, walking out the door with me and pulling it closed behind her.
“I am concerned about her mental health and the fact that she refused to let me see the boys.”
But jurors heard the case was closed when Rose failed to engage in further meetings.
Rose, of Wallington, South London, denies four counts of manslaughter and the trial continues.
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