6 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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48 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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51 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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55 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 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 Manchester United 'plot' shock transfer from Man City that Pep Guardiola would hate

Manchester United are looking to change their transfer strategy this summer as they look to build a team for the future rather than the present

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3 d. ago Man Utd plotting shock transfer raid for Man City star after Pep Guardiola admission

Pep Guardiola wants to stop Manchester City starlet James McAtee from becoming the next Cole Palmer as multiple clubs, including rivals Manchester United, consider a transfer swoop

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3 d. ago Aston Villa plot shock Kevin De Bruyne transfer swoop after private talks

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be moving at the end of the season and Aston Villa are among the teams who are interested in signing the Belgium star

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3 d. ago Aston Villa weigh up shock Kevin De Bruyne transfer as departing Man City star's decision could work in their favour

The Belgian playmaker will bring a curtain on his 10-year spell with the Citizens this summer.

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3 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 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 Arsenal: Mikel Arteta issues new Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Crystal Palace clash

Some good news for Arsenal ahead of their Champions League semi-final with Paris Saint-Germain

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4 d. ago Arsenal and Chelsea face uphill battles in Champions League – Women’s Football Weekly

Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to discuss the Champions League semi-finals, the Women’s Championship and the latest WSL actionOn this week’s Guardian Women’s Football Weekly, Faye Carruthers is joined by Sophie Downey, Tom Garry and Emma Sanders to review disappointing first-leg semi-final results for both Arsenal and Chelsea in the Champions League. They are trailing in their ties with Lyon and Barcelona respectively. But can they turn it around? The panel preview this weekend’s must-win second legs.And after teasing you for weeks, the panel take a deep dive into the Women’s Championship as we approach the final two games of what’s been a thrilling season. They also round up the very latest from the WSL. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Kylian Mbappe injury update as Real Madrid hope for huge double boost in Barcelona final

French superstar limped off against Arsenal and will not face Getafe in final match before all-Clasico Copa del Rey showpiece

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5 d. ago Arsenal news: Ethan Nwaneri's big reveal as club urged to sign 'incredible' star

Arsenal play Crystal Palace on Wednesday night in their final Premier League game before facing off against PSG in the Champions League semi-finals - and it's a crucial one as they bid to prevent Liverpool winning the title

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6 d. ago Roy Keane agrees with Ruben Amorim as Man Utd eye Marcus Rashford swap deal

Manchester United are eyeing up a summer swoop for Ollie Watkins, which could see Marcus Rashford head the other way, with Roy Keane among those to praise the Aston Villa striker

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6 d. ago Saudi chief hints at shock new Mo Salah transfer plan after Liverpool twist

Liverpool have been boosted by Mohamed Salah's decision to sign a new contract but that doesn't seem to have killed off transfer interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia

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6 d. ago Manchester United in shock Marcus Rashford swap deal claim to land Arsenal target

Manchester United are looking to bolster their attacking options this summer

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6 d. ago Mikel Arteta reveals all on Arsenal’s Real Madrid celebrations – ‘It was a beautiful evening’

Mikel Arteta has explained that the Arsenal squad celebrated their Champions League quarter-final win over Real Madrid, which sees them advance to the semis against Paris Saint-Germain

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