2 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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16 h. 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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16 h. 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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21 h. 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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21 h. 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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23 h. 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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26 h. 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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38 h. 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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41 h. 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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44 h. 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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48 h. 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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49 h. 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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59 h. 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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59 h. 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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62 h. ago Man City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Ollie Watkins benched as teams battle for final Champions League spots

Man City host Aston Villa with both sides looking to land a blow as they hunt Champions League qualification

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64 h. ago Manchester City vs Aston Villa LIVE: Team news as sides set to battle for final Champions League spots

Man City host Aston Villa with both sides looking to land a blow as they hunt Champions League qualification

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64 h. ago Mikel Arteta provides injury updates for Arsenal trio a week ahead of Champions League semi

Tomorrow’s match against Crystal Palace is the Gunners’ last game before the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against PSG

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65 h. 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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66 h. 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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3 d. ago Football news: Luis Enrique fires Arsenal warning as Ange Postecoglou dismisses Spurs concerns

Arsenal host PSG in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash next week, but Luis Enrique has warned the Gunners they will not be given an easy ride

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