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Shoppers dash to B&Q for patio cleaning must-have cheaper than Aldi or Lidl

SHOPPERS are rushing to B&Q to nab a patio cleaning must-have which is retailing for cheaper than at Aldi or Lidl.

The Bosch Aquatak Corder Pressure Washer, designed for “small to medium cleaning tasks around the home and garden“, is currently listed at bargain price.

Bosch Aquatak 1.3kW pressure washer with accessories.
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Bosch Aquatak Corded Pressure Washer is currently selling for just £67 at B&Q[/caption]

The compact pressure washer is retailing for just £67 at B&Q and comes with a range of accessories.

Lidl has an alternative on sale for £119, almost double the price, while Aldi’s closest offering could set you back £89.

These include a wash brush, water filter, a large 6m-long extension hose, a self priming kit, and an aqua surf patio cleaner.

The pressure washer also comes with an optional water inlet filter, a high pressure hose, and can automatically start and stop.

It also has a 3m-long high-pressure hose, a variable fan jet nozzle, a rotary nozzle, a high pressure detergent nozzle, and a 450ml water filter.

The product’s description states: “Compact design and accessory storage for easy manoeuvrability.

“Selection of nozzles and a 110-bar pump offer versatile cleaning performance.

“450-ml High-Pressure Detergent Nozzle saves time by applying soap quickly”.

Bosch also claims the product can “easily tackle” small-to-medium-sized cleaning tasks, with its 110bar maximum operating pressure.

Its warranty can also be extended from two to three years if you register within 28 days of purchase on MyBosch.

One happy buyer said: “Bought one last year, doesn’t take much space and good enough for small patios and driveways”.

Another added: “I have one of these to wash my car and it does an amazing job.

“Also got the patio brush attachment and it lifts all the muck off the floor and decking without issue.”

From March 6, Lidl began selling the Parkside Pressure Washer, which is similar to the well-known Karcher brand of washers.

The discount supermarket is selling the powerwasher for £119, which is a whopping £190 cheaper than Karcher’s own version.

However, it is still well far above the £67 price tag for the Bosch washer at B&Q.

At Aldi, shoppers can get their hands on a super affordable Ferrex High Pressure Washer for £89.99 from March 13.

Larger than the Bosch product, this washer is similar to Karcher’s offerings, but does provide a large pressure output of 170bar.

On top of this, it has a high pressure hose that is twice as long as the Bosch one, and it can be wheeled around your garden, unlike the Bosch product.

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The pressure washer is ideal for patio cleaning[/caption]

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Champions League quarter-finals CONFIRMED with Arsenal and Aston Villa both set for horror last-eight clashes

ARSENAL and Aston Villa are both set for horror last-eight clashes after the Champions league quarter-finals were finally confirmed.

The pair are English football’s final representatives in Europe’s top competition this season.

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Arsenal are set for a horror Champions League quarter-final tie[/caption]
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Aston Villa also face a tough test in the last eight[/caption]

Manchester City crashed out in the playoffs to Real Madrid, while Liverpool were sent packing by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties last night.

And both continental giants are now set to cause chaos for Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery in the final eight.

Arsenal defeated PSV Eindhoven 9-3 on aggregate after a 2-2 draw at the Emirates this evening.

But their reward is a battle against record winners Real, who defeated rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties at the Wanda Metropolitano.

As for Villa, they cruised past Club Brugge 3-0 tonight for a 6-1 aggregate victory.

And they will now take on French kings PSG, who ran rings around Liverpool in both legs of their last-16 tie.

Amazingly, should Arsenal and Villa come through their quarters unscathed, the English duo will face each other in the semis.

On the other side of the draw, Italian champs Inter Milan will take on Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich.

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Inter beat Feyenoord 2-1 yesterday for a 4-1 aggregate win.

While Bayern battered German title holders Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 on aggregate.

The final quarter tie sees Borussia Dortmund face Barcelona.

Dortmund edged past French side Lille 3-2 on aggregate.

While Barcelona completed a 4-1 aggregate rout of Benfica on Tuesday.

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Arsenal player ratings: Raheem Sterling shines with more confidence against PSV but rusty Ben White makes mistakes

ARSENAL set up a Champions League quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid as a 2-2 draw with PSV Eindhoven sealed a 9-3 aggregate win.

Raheem Sterling provided two assists for Oleksandr Zinchenko and Declan Rice after Arsenal blew the Dutch champions away by a 7-1 scoreline last Tuesday.

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Oleksandr Zinchenko scored six minutes into his rare start[/caption]
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Declan Rice put Arsenal 2-1 up just before the interval[/caption] Arsenal vs PSV starting XI. Match stats graphic showing Arsenal vs PSV; final score 2-2.  Includes shots on target, shots, blocked shots, possession, passes, completed passes, tackles, fouls conceded, and corners.

PSV faced an impossible task of overturning the ridiculous six-goal deficit – but gave it a respectable go.

Zinchenko curled in a sixth minute opener, before former Spurs star Ivan Perisic levelled.

Rice headed in Sterling’s brilliant cross on the stroke of half-time, before Couhaib Driouech made it 2-2 on the night.

But Arsenal now face an even more ominous task of facing 15-time European champions Madrid in the last-eight on April 8.

Perhaps Sterling doubling his assist tally for the entire season with two on Wednesday evening was the biggest takeaway.

That and Zinchenko refusing to celebrate against his old loan club – where he made 17 appearances in the 2016/2027 season.

Arsenal made seven changes ahead of kick-off, with full-back Kieran Tierney playing as a WINGER, alongside stand-in No 9 Mikel Merino.

Here is how SunSport’s Dan King rated Arsenal‘s performances in North London.

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David Raya – 7

Had absolutely nothing of note to do before he found himself picking the ball out of the net.

Had to find focus quickly because Driouech’s deflected shot was creeping in before the Spaniard fingertipped it around the post.

Will not have been impressed with a lot that was going on in front of him, especially down the PSV left.

Made another good save, from Isaac Babadi, before being totally exposed again for PSV’s second equaliser, which was also an excellent finish.

Saved Jorginho’s blushes late on with another save.

Illustration of David Raya's soccer statistics: 2 goals conceded, 26 accurate passes, 3 saves, 0 punches, 32 passes, 0 high claims.

Ben White – 4

First start since November 10 after knee surgery just in time for plenty of England speculation..

Plenty of energy, pressing high into the PSV half when required and getting forward to deliver a dangerous cross inside 15 minutes.

But rustiness clear in two first-half mistakes that almost led to goals for Driouech. He was rescued by Raya the first time, and by Gabriel the second. Hit a tame shot straight at Benitez.

Trademark spikiness in a spat with Tyrell Malacia but most of dangers was coming down his flank.

Ben White of Arsenal FC and Couhaib Driouech of PSV Eindhoven during a soccer match.
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Ben White made his first start since November[/caption] Ben White's match stats: 77 touches, 62 passes, 0 dribbles, 1 shot, 0 tackles, 1 duel won.  Heatmap shows playing position.

Jakub Kiwior – 6

Had to fill in to cover injuries a few times but this was very much a case of his presence indicating a game without much jeopardy.

Although he did his best to create some with a panicky attempted clearance that gave Johan Bakayoko a decent chance just before Perisic’s equaliser.

Rightly unhappy to be booked for a tussle with Perisic and looked more solid as the game went on.

Jakub Kiwior's match statistics: touches, tackles, passes, accurate passes, fouls conceded, and duels won, shown on a soccer field diagram.

Gabriel – 6

The Brazilian’s decision-making is usually excellent but when faced with a stick or twist dilemma, he left Perisic all on his own to equalise when PSV broke.

Regained his composure to make a superb sprinting block in the box when White gave the ball away and could not catch Driouech.

Was clearly frustrated with some of his team-mates, judging by the frequent arm gestures and the mini-tantrum after PSV’s second goal.

Illustration of Gabriel Magalhães's game statistics: 75 touches, 1 shot, 68 passes, 65 accurate passes, 1 tackle, and 3 duels won.

Myles Lewis-Skelly – 6

Arteta admitted the youngster became a “liability” in the away leg but gave him the chance to redeem himself in a match with less riding on it.

It might be a bit harsh to criticise him for the Perisic goal, but once Gabriel had stepped across MLS really needed to bust a gut to get goal side of the Croat.

Almost restored Arsenal’s lead but PSV keeper Walter Benitez actually made a decent smothering save that diverted the ball on to the post.

Set up decent second-half chance for Calafiori in solid performance.

Illustration of Myles Lewis-Skelly's soccer game stats: 31 passes, 29 accurate passes, 1 shot, 0 duels lost, 90 minutes played, 3 duels won.  Heatmap shows playing area.

Oleksandr Zinchenko – 7

Instead of inverting into midfield from full back, the Ukrainian was asked to be there all the time.

And he made his presence felt with a brilliant finish from outside the box after only six minutes.

Zinchenko looked comfortable on the ball, although sometimes looked unsure where he needed to be when out of possession.

Yet this was a decent all-round performance, especially compared to Jorginho just inside him.

You can never question his commitment to the cause and willingness to do whatever job is asked of him.

Oleksandr Zinchenko's player statistics vs PSV: 1 goal, 1 shot, 24 passes, 17 accurate passes, 1 duel lost, 27 touches. Pass map showing Oleksandr Zinchenko's 17 completed and 7 incomplete passes against PSV.

Jorginho – 4

Man voted most likely by his peers to become a coach was asked to anchor the team in what was at times a 4-1-4-1 formation.

There is no doubting the Italian’s footballing brain but you wondered about his legs when he was trying in vain to get back to prevent Perisic’s goal. 

Important defensive header early in the second half but then caught out, losing the ball and unable to recover as Driouech made it 2-2. Another mistake gave PSV late chance to win it.

Declan Rice – 7

The England star had been quietly efficient before restoring Arsenal’s lead with a powerful header.

Showed off his usual strength, commitment and stamina in a controlled performance.

Arteta had to include some of his regular starting 11 but can ill afford any more injuries to key players, so took the chance to bring Rice off before three-quarter mark.

Another Arsenal player to receive a strange yellow card from the Slovenian referee and substituted straight afterwards.

Declan Rice's game stats: 1 goal, 1 shot, 33 touches, 4 duels lost, 64 mins played, 1 duel won.  Heatmap shows his position on the field.

Raheem Sterling – 7

Livelier than usual right from the start, releasing the ball for Zinchenko to run on and score.

Improved confidence was clear in way he attempted give-and-go’s and solo runs.

One of those, and a fine cross, created Arsenal’s second for Rice.

Yet the lack of complete belief could be seen in unconvincing finish when Zinchenko played him through late in first half.

Faded a bit after the break, but kept going and almost got the goal at the death that most were willing him to score.

Booked in stoppage time for rash foul so will miss first leg of QF.

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Sterling of Arsenal won Man of the Match for his lively first half performance[/caption] Raheem Sterling's game statistics vs PSV: 2 assists, 3 shots, 23 passes, 20 accurate passes, 5 duels won, 47 touches.

Kieran Tierney – 6

Having been preferred to Sterling as an attacking substitute in a recent game, the Scottish full back was given the chance to show what he could do from the start.

The answer was: not a great deal. His ball retention and passing were fine but he didn’t offer much in the final third.

Victim of a spiteful foul by Perisic that somehow didn’t earn a booking.

Fair to say that his defensive nous was a help to Lewis-Skelly, the midfielder being picked ahead of him 

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Full-back Kieran Tierney started as a left winger against PSV[/caption] Kieran Tierney's match stats: heatmap, 24 passes, 20 accurate passes, 0 shots, 4 crosses, 79 minutes played, 2 duels won.

Mikel Merino – 6

Almost carved himself out a shooting opportunity straight from kick-off but Arsenal’s makeshift striker was soon upstaged by Zinchenko.

A backheel flick almost turned into an assist for Lewis-Skelly, but only thanks to a deflection.

Adept at holding up the ball and linking play but in terms of threat in the penalty area, the two-goal cameo at Leicester felt like a long time ago.

The second half pretty much passed him by until he was taken off in a double change.

Illustration of Mikel Merino's game statistics: touches, tackles, passes, accurate passes, fouls conceded, and duels won, shown on a soccer field diagram.

SUBS

Leandro Trossard (’63 for Merino) – 5

Not much is running for the Belgian at the moment.

Made little impact, giving a new meaning to the term “false nine”.

Riccardo Calafiori (’63 for Rice) – 6

The Italian defender is one of Arsenal’s best finishers but the chance laid on for him by Lewis-Skelly seemed to come too early and his shot was saved.

Good block on a Babadi shot.

Martin Odegaard (‘ 79 for Zinchenko ) – 6

Added a bit of late zip to Arsenal’s attacks lbut did not have enough time to influence proceedings much.

Jurrien Timber (‘ 79 for White) – 6

On a night when Arsenal used four, five, or even six left backs, depending on your point of view, the Dutchman shored up the Arsenal right in the final minutes..

Gabriel Martinelli (’80 for Tierney) – 6

Got a few more minutes in his legs ahead of Sunday’s important game against Chelsea

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Michelle Obama drops hints about martial tensions with husband Barack in new podcast

MICHELLE Obama has dropped more hints about marital tensions with Barack in her new podcast.

The former First Lady admitted she wouldn’t have made it through her White House years without her “big brother” and revealed she never wanted Barack to run for president.

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Michelle Obama has dropped more hints about marital tensions with Barack in her new podcast[/caption]
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On Valentine’s Day last month, both Barack and Michelle shared tributes to each other[/caption]

Michelle also moaned about her husband’s unpunctuality, joking that he used to start looking for his glasses at their departure time.

She added: “He’s improved over 30 years of marriage.”

The podcast launch comes amid swirling speculation about the Obamas’ relationship, with the pair not spotted together in months.

Launching on today, IMO – short for ‘In My Opinion’ – will see Michelle and her brother, Craig Robinson, discuss their life experiences, interview celebrities, and take questions from listeners.

On Valentine’s Day last month, both Barack and Michelle shared tributes to each other.

The former president paid tribute to Michelle with a photo and said she still takes his breath away.

He also revealed that he and Michelle have been together for 32 years.

Michelle shared the same picture on her Instagram feed and described Obama as her “rock.”

“Always have been. Always will be. Happy Valentine’s Day, honey!” she captioned the post.

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Michelle Keegan gave birth at private hospital favoured by royals as secret meaning behind baby’s name revealed

MICHELLE Keegan and Mark Wright revealed they are the proud parents of a baby daughter.

The Our Girl actress, 37, and Heart FM DJ Mark, 38, named her Palma after ­falling in love with Majorca.

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Michelle Keegan has named her baby daughter Palma
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The couple announced the arrival of Palma Elizabeth with a touching photo of her in a lace dress and bonnet[/caption]
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She was conceived at the pair’s home in Majorca, pals said[/caption]

The couple announced the arrival of Palma Elizabeth with a touching photo of her in a lace dress and bonnet.

Michelle and Mark posted on Instagram: “Together we have a new love to share – our little girl.”

The couple have recently spent lots of time loved-up at their property near the Majorcan capital.

A pal said: “Palma holds a special place in Michelle and Mark’s hearts. They spent time there when no one knew she was expecting.

“The picture they took of them confirming the pregnancy was taken in Majorca too.

“Their friends have joked they’re like Posh and Becks.”

In 1999, Victoria and David Beckham named their first-born son Brooklyn after he was conceived in New York.

Pals said Our Girl actress Michelle gave birth last week at London’s Portland Hospital, where Kate Middleton had her three children.

The former Corrie star has spent the past six days at home in Essex. A friend said: “Michelle and Mark are in that beautiful newborn bubble and are besotted with Palma.”

The pair were flooded with congratulatory messages. Body Coach star Joe Wicks said: “FFS I’m crying over here. I know how much you’ve wanted to be a dad.”

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The couple have recently spent lots of time loved-up at their property near the Majorcan capital
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Michelle was seen showing a glimpse of her baby bump in a recent social media snap with her dog[/caption]
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Michelle gave birth last week at London’s Portland Hospital[/caption]

Mark’s former Towie castmate and best pal James Argent added: “She’s perfect.”

Last month we revealed raiders broke into their £3.5million home while the couple were there.

Four masked men fled empty-handed.

A friend added: “It was a hard time but they didn’t let it cloud their final weeks of the pregnancy.”

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Michelle had been covering up her baby bump while on the Brassic set[/caption]
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan at the National Television Awards.
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Mark and Michelle are said to be ‘besotted’ with their newborn baby[/caption]

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