1 hour ago Gabriel Martinelli makes PSG admission as he seeks to extend amazing Arsenal record

Gabriel Martinelli is set to play a key role for Arsenal as they host PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday, with the Brazilian adding to the pressure on his side

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2 h. ago Spirited Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal fans to ‘bring their boots’ against PSG

Manager said club ‘feel’ lack of Champions League trophyMikel Merino could replace Thomas Partey in midfieldMikel Arteta has told the Arsenal support to “bring your boots” and a can-do attitude for the Champions League semi-final first-leg at home against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, as he radiated conviction that the club was primed to make history.The manager described the game as the biggest of his career and one of the most significant hosted by the Emirates Stadium, which opened for the 2006-07 season. It is Arsenal’s third appearance in the last four of Europe’s elite competition, after the victory against Villarreal in 2005-06 and the defeat by Manchester United in 2008-09. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals latest Riccardo Calafiori injury update before PSG as double boost confirmed

Riccardo Calafiori had been expected to be back for Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final tie against Paris Saint-Germain

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3 h. ago Mikel Arteta urges Arsenal squad to embrace Champions League challenge as plea issued to fans before PSG clash

Gunners are in a Champions League semi-final for the first time since 2009

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3 h. ago Luis Enrique makes Liverpool dig as he sends Arsenal warning ahead of PSG clash

Luis Enrique will lead PSG against Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday, with the Ligue 1 giants having beaten Liverpool in the last 16 earlier this season

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4 h. ago Athletic Club have new secret weapon to call upon for Man United Europa League semi

The latest Manchester United news as eyes turn to the first leg of the Europa League semi-final vs Athletic Club.

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4 h. ago Luis Enrique makes Ousmane Dembele decision as PSG name squad for Arsenal fixture

PSG travel to Arsenal for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night, with Luis Enrique having named his travelling squad for the game on Monday

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5 h. ago 'It is quite negative': PSG boss Luis Enrique hits out at French media before Arsenal Champions League clash

PSG have won just once in their last four ahead of facing Arsenal in the Champions League semi-final

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5 h. ago PSG submit Arsenal complaint to UEFA ahead of Champions League semi

PSG and Arsenal are at loggerheads ahead of Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg, with chiefs at the Ligue 1 champions now urging UEFA to get involved

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7 h. ago Little’s beating heart crucial as Arsenal look forward to Barcelona final

Midfielder may finally get her due against defending champions after authoritative display in the Champions League semi-finalAs the sun set around the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, the celebrations began for Arsenal on Sunday. There were shouts of joy as the weight of what they had just achieved dawned on the players, having reached a Champions League final for the first time since the club won it in 2007.The team’s leader, the normally stoic Kim Little had tears in her eyes. She was soon joined by Lia Wälti who came over to her midfield colleague and wrapped her in a long embrace, a quiet moment of triumph in the mayhem. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago PSG XI vs Arsenal: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Champions League semi

Enrique tends to favour consistency over novelty

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7 h. ago Arsenal urged to make complaint to Uefa about PSG ticket allocation row

Club given 2,000 tickets for Paris semi-final second legSupporters’ Trust request Arsenal join them in appealArsenal have been urged by their supporters’ trust to make an official complaint to Uefa as a row about ticket allocations for the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain escalates.It is understood the Arsenal Supporters’ Trust plans to lodge a complaint with European football’s governing body after they were given only 2,000 tickets for next week’s second leg in France. That is 500 below the 5% away teams are entitled to by Uefa in European competitions, although PSG were given special dispensation to reduce that to 4.1% before the start of the season owing to a request from local police. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Arsenal XI vs PSG: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Champions League semi

Mikel Arteta has a big decision to make in midfield as the Gunners welcome PSG to the Emirates Stadium

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9 h. ago Arsenal warned over PSG's 'new George Best' bidding to end their Champions League dream

EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal lock horns with PSG in the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night and winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been earmarked as a serious threat for the French side ahead of the first leg

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11 h. ago Ruben Amorim's unexpected Manchester United decision sets up Athletic Bilbao selection dilemma

Man Utd face Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-final on Thursday night and Ruben Amorim has a big call to make ahead of the biggest game of the season.

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13 h. ago Ruben Amorim handed huge boost with three Man Utd stars returning this week

Manchester United are gearing up for their all-important Europa League semi-final first leg against Athletic Bilbao on Thursday and Ruben Amorim has some positive news

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18 h. ago Rasmus Hojlund did something Alejandro Garnacho couldn't to show why Man United attack doesn't work

Rasmus Hojlund scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time to earn Manchester United a point at Bournemouth in their final Premier League fixture before their European semi-final.

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28 h. ago Ange Postecoglou: Necessary Tottenham changes made it tough to beat Liverpool

The manager made eight changes with one eye on Thursday’s Europa League semi-final

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28 h. ago Barcelona show their maestro quality to flourish on the biggest stagee | Jonathan Liew

Spanish giants show class against elite Women’s Champions League opponents, but Chelsea face more soul-searchingClàudia Pina scores. You know it’s a good goal because the moment it hits the net, Barcelona’s substitutes scramble forward to the front of the dugout, desperate to watch it again on the replay screen. Meanwhile, a few yards away Sonia Bompastor turns to the Chelsea bench and smiles weakly. A yeah-fair-play smile. A what-can-you-do smile.Pina’s goal makes it 7-1 to Barcelona on aggregate, there are still more than 45 minutes to play, and we have reached the point in this Champions League semi-final when it almost begins to feel rude that Uefa insisted Barcelona fly over to play this second leg. Imagine the aircraft emissions and single-use plastic glasses that could have been saved simply by abandoning the pretenice that this was a meaningful contest. Continue reading...

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