article_snippet.sent: Among the other jokes to sneak into the news today were Tesco's new trampoline aisles, and the claim that the Manchester United team is picked using the power of astrology.
article_snippet.sent: The sporting world was not immune from April Fool's gags - the Evening Standard reported that Arsenal and Chelsea have commissioned a joint sculpture of controversial footballer Ashley Cole, wearing a shirt with both clubs' colours on it.
article_snippet.sent: that Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal uses astrology to pick Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal teams, only choosing players whose star signs are compatible with one another.
article_snippet.sent: The Independent had a scoop about a new form of football technology, left-footed balls crafted specifically for players who prefer using their left rather than right.