6 h. ago Beth Mead fires Arsenal past Twente to book place in WCL knockout stage

Arsenal have qualified for the Champions League knockout phase after a narrow but industrious victory over Twente thanks to Beth Mead’s first-half finish.Arsenal’s inconsistent form in the Champions League this season – two wins and two defeats – had placed extra importance on their final two games of the league phase with elimination from the competition not out of the question ahead of the penultimate matchday. They will have been well aware of the threats posed by the visitors who earned a point off Chelsea in their opener. While Corina Dekker’s side have only secured two points in the competition, they boast a developing group of young players who have been catching the eye. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago ALAN JOHNSON: 'The BMA opposed the creation of the NHS and is now hindering its progress'

Alan Johnson is a writer and former Education, Health and Home Secretary for the Labour party, and his latest book 'Harold Wilson - Twentieth Century Man' is published by Swift Press

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7 d. ago Pep Guardiola fires warning to Arsenal after 'insane' Erling Haaland achievement

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said his side's win over Fulham gave him every confidence that they can make a Premier League title charge with the help of record-breaker Erling Haaland

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1 week ago Vision, instinct and tenacity: Stanway shines as Lionesses lay down a marker | Sophie Downey

Midfielder’s three goals illustrate the different attributes that have made her the player she is todayEngland laid down a marker at Wembley on Saturday evening as they waltzed to victory over China with a scintillating show of attacking force. Among the many eye-catching performances, Georgia Stanway stood out, joining Beth Mead and Aggie Beever-Jones by becoming the third Lioness to score a hat-trick at Wembley. Her three goals and assist formed part of a midfield display that was right up there with the best the national stadium has witnessed over the years.The 26-year-old has been one of the first names on Sarina Wiegman’s team sheet since the Dutchwoman took over as manager in 2021. Famous for her long-range finishing and tenacious tackling, she is emblematic of the fight and quality that this England team possess. When in top form, she and Keira Walsh form one of the best midfield partnerships out there, complementing each other’s attributes. She is one of the leaders of this ...

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1 week ago Sarina Wiegman defends call not to hand out England debuts in China thrashing

Wiegman says her side ‘take every game seriously’.

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1 week ago Georgia Stanway treble helps England thrash China at Wembley

Stanway’s treble, a quickfire double from Beth Mead and further goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone and Alessia Russo secured a 8-0 victory.

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1 week ago Mikel Arteta says Arsenal beat ‘best team in Europe’ in Bayern Munich

Second-half goals from Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli fired Arsenal to a statement win.

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2 w. ago Alan Shearer slams VAR as Arsenal told they got away with what Liverpool didn't

Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal to a 4-1 win over Tottenham, but the first of his three goals should have been ruled out for offside, according to Alan Shearer and Micah Richards

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2 w. ago Eberechi Eze goal saw 'petrified VAR panic' as Alan Shearer slams latest 'mess'

Eberechi Eze fired Arsenal to a 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon - becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in a North London Derby since Alan Sunderland in 1978.

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2 w. ago Arsenal destroy Spurs as Eberechi Eze makes history in Mikel Arteta masterstroke

It was the Eberechi Eze derby in north London as Arsenal's brilliant summer signing fired the Gunners one step closer to the title with a magical hat-trick

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2 w. ago Gary Neville fires brutal response to Arsenal over Gabriel injury blow

Gabriel has been ruled out of Arsenal's clash with Tottenham on Sunday due to injury, but Gary Neville has warned Mikel Arteta's side against using it as an excuse if they drop points

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2 w. ago Tottenham star Joao Palhinha hits back at Jamie Carragher as Arsenal fired warning

Tottenham midfielder Joao Palhinha has been speaking ahead of the North London Derby and he is adamant Spurs are going to the Emirates Stadium for all three points

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2 w. ago The two extraordinary young activists making me feel optimistic at Cop30

In today’s newsletter: Despite valid criticisms, the summits are filled with smart, passionate people dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis• Don’t get Down to Earth delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereIt is easy to criticise the UN climate conferences. But unless you’ve been, there’s one wonderful, almost miraculous, thing that you may not be aware of: it is a beautiful gathering of humanity, people from virtually every country on Earth, all thrown together in common cause.What’s more, many are incredibly smart, passionate and dedicating their lives to fighting the climate crisis. The more of them you meet, the more your hope grows that global heating can be defeated.Trump’s anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3m more deaths globally, analysis findsTropical cyclone Fina intensifies to category two and could hit NT coast on FridayEngland’s Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘ Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Arsenal vs Real Madrid live: Alessia Russo brace fires hosts to comeback win over Real Madrid

Arsenal 2-1 Real Madrid: Two bullet headers from Alessia Russo snatch comeback win for the Gunners

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2 w. ago Beth Mead: ‘If we don’t adapt to climate change, football becomes a privilege, not a right‘

The Arsenal and England forward is backing new global campaign because talent and teamwork should decide the game – not the climateI’ll never forget stepping out on to the pitch in Switzerland for the Euro 2025 tournament. The air felt heavy – not with pressure or expectation, but with heat. It was more than 30C (86f) that day. It makes your lungs sting, makes you feel like you’re running through water.In the England camp, we had done everything to prepare. Ice vests before training, hydration breaks, modified warm-ups – things that just weren’t part of football life a few years ago. At our base in Zurich we even had cryotherapy and Slush Puppies to cool our core temperatures. During training, there were ice-cold towels, extra rest moments and constant reminders to hydrate. You could feel how carefully the staff planned every detail. But when the whistle blew, no protocol could change the fact that the climate itself has changed. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago WSL talking points: Miedema proves doubters wrong and Chelsea stumble again

Chelsea lose ground in title race at Liverpool while Arsenal struggle to find their shooting bootsWhen Alyssa Thompson fired in a superb ninth-minute opener, Chelsea looked on course for another routine win. However, Liverpool’s defence held firm and the Reds levelled in the 33rd minute and held out until half-time. The Chelsea manager, Sonia Bompastor, introduced further attacking options in the second half, including Lauren James and Aggie Beever-Jones, but a solid defensive display from Liverpool ensured Chelsea were unable to find a winner as the hosts earned their second point of the season. Although the result did mean Chelsea set a record of 34 successive unbeaten WSL games, clearly all is not well with the defending champions. Last season they had 27 points after nine games and led the way, this campaign they have eight fewer and are three points behind Manchester City. Réshma RaoMatch report: Tottenham 0-0 Arsenal Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Arsene Wenger fires warning to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta over 'dangerous' use of AI

Arsenal currently lead the way in the Premier League but former Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has sent a word of caution to Mikel Arteta over employing a surprise tactic

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