9 h. ago Arsenal gunning to overhaul mighty Lyon and reach Champions League final

Renée Slegers’ side have hope in key players returning but have to win on the road against the eight-times championsAt first glance, the outlook does not look too promising for Arsenal, trailing 2-1 against Lyon from the first leg of their Women’s Champions League semi-final and needing to win at a club who have reached 11 previous finals. Nonetheless, there are reasons for Renée Slegers’ team to be cheerful as well as fearful before the biggest game of their season as they try to keep their European dream alive.Losing in London was certainly not in the 2007 European champions’ script but Arsenal won more of the duels, controlled more of the possession and had more efforts at goal than Lyon, who lead thanks to the hugely talented young Haiti midfielder Melchie Dumornay’s cool late finish. The Arsenal left-back Katie McCabe was adamant regarding her side’s capability to fight back, saying on Friday: “I believe we can go and be positive and score goals. We have the quality. We have th...

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10 h. ago How to watch Lyon vs Arsenal for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

Gunners have it all to do in order to book a Champions League final place

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11 h. ago How to watch Chelsea vs Barcelona for FREE: TV channel and live stream for Women's Champions League today

Chelsea face an uphill task to reach the Women’s Champions League final

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26 h. ago Ange Postecoglou ignoring talk of Tottenham future as Europa League semis loom

Spurs visit Premier League champions-elect Liverpool days before a Europa League semi-final.

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51 h. ago Arsenal and Chelsea chase Champions League final place as Liverpool welcome struggling rivals

The top two of the Barclays Women's Super League have their sights set on reaching the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League

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55 h. ago Arsenal transfer news: Mikel Arteta closing in on summer signing as contract talks opened

Arsenal are gearing up for a Champions League semi-final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain but Mikel Arteta is already looking towards the summer transfer window

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58 h. ago Arsenal icon backs Ousmane Dembele after Luis Enrique angrily responds to PSG star's problem

PSG are counting on Ousmane Dembele to star in their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, though the Frenchman has been battling a problem in his recent games

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3 d. ago Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on 1,000 goals – but may be running out of games

The finishes are still flowing for Al-Nassr but, at 40, his future for club and country is under increasing scrutinyOn Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo can take a big step towards a first major trophy since moving to Saudi Arabia but the quarter-final of the Asian Champions League against Yokohama F Marinos also offers a chance to take a smaller stride towards an unprecedented personal milestone: 1,000 first-class goals.Pelé scored plenty but claims of 1,279, recognised by the Guinness World Records, included unofficial and exhibition games and perhaps, wondered Diego Maradona, backyard games against his nephews. The stats site RSSSF credits the Brazilian with a total of 778. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Arsenal and Chelsea still have ‘opportunity’ to reach Women’s Champions League final, says Anita Asante

Arsenal lost 2-1 against Lyon in the first leg while Chelsea will have to overturn a 4-1 defeat against Barcelona

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3 d. ago Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard wants ‘electric’ Emirates atmosphere for PSG clash

The Gunners take on the French champions in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

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3 d. ago Roy Keane claims Champions League final has Arsenal vs Barcelona 'written all over it'

Gunners are one step away from reaching a first Champions League final in 19 years

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3 d. ago Arsenal: Leandro Trossard hits form at perfect time to leave Mikel Arteta with clear PSG decision

Gunners will hope Trossard can take goalscoring touch into Champions League semi-final against PSG

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3 d. ago Premier League top five race predicted as five clubs eye Champions League places

The race for the Champions League races looks set to go down the final moments of the season with Manchester City, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea and Newcastle all vying for the final few places

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3 d. ago Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Mikel Arteta has made some crucial selection calls ahead of PSG semi-final in the Champions League, including over Bukayo Saka

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4 d. ago Mikel Arteta told one Arsenal change he must make for PSG semi

Arsenal progressed to the semi-final of the Champions League by defeating Real Madrid but the fixture contained a moment Mikel Arteta should quickly learn from says Ben Foster

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4 d. ago Luis Enrique fumes as Ousmane Dembele problem emerges ahead of Arsenal vs PSG clash

PSG travel to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final next Tuesday, but concerns are emerging over star attacker Ousmane Dembele after his side were held to a draw by Nantes

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4 d. ago Three big Arsenal selection decisions for Crystal Palace before PSG

Mikel Arteta has several factors to weigh up ahead of Champions League semi-final first-leg tie next week

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4 d. ago Arsenal XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

Mikel Arteta faces some crucial selection calls ahead of PSG semi-final in the Champions League, including over Bukayo Saka

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4 d. ago Arteta will not rest players against Palace despite looming PSG tie

‘When players are fit and available, they have to play’Liverpool to be league winners if Arsenal lose to PalaceMikel Arteta will not shy away from selecting key Arsenal personnel to face Crystal Palace on Wednesday in their final game before next week’s Champions League semi-final first leg even though his team are playing for little beyond pride.The meagre prize on offer is delaying Liverpool’s title celebrations but the manager denied he could wrap members of his squad in cotton wool. “We cannot think in those terms,” Arteta said. “I think when the players are fit and they are available and they want to play, they have to play. They are at their best when they are playing and they have consistency in their performances.” Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Serie A matches and Italy’s Women’s Six Nations game move due to pope’s funeral

Serie A leaders Inter will now host Roma on SundayItaly v Wales in Women’s Six Nations to be rescheduledSerie A has postponed Saturday’s three fixtures due to Pope Francis’ funeral being held that day in Rome. Meanwhile, Italy’s Women’s Six Nations match against Wales is also set to be rescheduled as the country prepares to pay its respects.Earlier media reports in Italy had suggested that Serie A might make an exception for Inter’s clash with visitors Roma to allow Simone Inzaghi’s side additional rest time before their midweek Champions League semi-final at Barcelona. However, the league has confirmed that the game at San Siro will now kick off at 2pm (all times BST) on Sunday. Continue reading...

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