12 h. ago ‘We need to win the Champions League’: how OL Lyonnes plan to reconquer Europe

Unbeaten in Europe and with eight wins in eight games domestically, the club are aiming high after name changeWhen the Olympique Lyonnais women’s team officially became OL Lyonnes on 19 May, they came with a new mantra: “New story, same legend”. The eight-time European champions, now owned by Michele Kang and part of Kynisca – a multi-club ownership group dedicated to women’s sports that also already includes the Washington Spirit – are a “new project” with the aim of “developing as a women’s club with our own model”. As Kang put it: “The women’s team cannot just be a little sister to the men’s section.”The OL Lyonnes era kicked off on 7 September, coinciding with the Lyon’s 1,000th match in the French women’s top division, against Marseille. Kang was present, alongside Mikel Zubizarreta, Kynisca’s global sporting director, who was poached from Barcelona Femení last year. On the pitch, new recruits snatched from other European clubs this summer – Jule Brand, Lily Yohannes, Ashley La...

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5 d. ago Why Arsenal can win both the Premier League AND Champions League this season

JACK GAUGHAN: The evidence as to why Arsenal should position themselves as capable of completing a domestic and European Double this season came across three days in the past week.

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6 d. ago Arsenal news: Arteta threatened with revenge as Rice put in his place over Ballon d'Or shout

Arsenal are fresh from their Champions League win over Bayern Munich and are preparing to face Chelsea in the Premier League this wekened

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7 d. ago Estevao's agent causes panic as Chelsea star has 'special place in heart' for rivals

Estevao Willian scored in Chelsea's 3-0 Champions League win over Barcelona on Tuesday night, but his agent sparked concern with some comments he made

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7 d. ago Gabriel gesture to Arsenal's man of the moment says everything

Arsenal defender Gabriel was in high spirits after the Gunners' Champions League win over Bayern Munich

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7 d. ago Madueke brushes off Arsenal fan criticism of his signing and gears up for Chelsea return

Forward boosted by backing from supporters at gamesMadueke not worried if reception at Chelsea is hostileNoni Madueke has said he ignored criticism on social media over his move to Arsenal and gained confidence from the reception he has received from the supporters.The England forward scored his first Arsenal goal in Wednesday’s impressive 3-1 win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League in his second appearance since returning from a knee injury sustained in September. Madueke said that the injury was “horrible timing” given his good start after joining from Chelsea for £48.5m plus up to £3.5m in bonuses. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Mikel Arteta gives Leandro Trossard injury update as Arsenal dealt blow vs Chelsea

Leandro Trossard was substituted in the first half during Arsenal's win over Bayern Munich in the Champions League and Mikel Arteta gave an update on the forward's condition

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8 d. ago Kylian Mbappe makes Champions League history and Atletico Madrid snatch dramatic win

Mbappe netted a lightning-quick hat-trick in Real Madrid’s win over Olympiacos as Atletico pipped Inter Milan at the death

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8 d. ago Arsenal: Mikel Arteta reveals update on major new injury scare before Chelsea clash

Statement win over Bayern Munich in Champions League slightly marred by another key fitness setback for Gunners

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8 d. ago Arsenal vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Champions League result, latest updates and reaction after statement win

Harry Kane back in north London as arguably Europe’s two best teams collide

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8 d. ago Arsenal v Bayern Munich live: Gunners emerge as Champions League favourites after dominant win over German side

Arsenal 3-1 Bayern Munich: The Gunners took control of the Champions League league phase with a dominant win over the Bavarians

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8 d. ago Cole Palmer close to fitness and could give Chelsea boost for Arsenal

Palmer training with squad despite toe fractureForward out since September with groin injuryChelsea are hopeful that Cole Palmer can give them a major boost by declaring himself fit to face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The forward has been out with a groin injury since September and his return to action was delayed when he fractured a toe in a freak domestic accident last week.That forced Palmer to sit out Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday but there is optimism that his fitness issues are close to an end. The 23-year-old has trained with the squad this week and may be ready to play some part against Arsenal. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Cole Palmer close to fitness and could give Chelsea boost for Arsenal clash

Palmer is training with squad despite toe fractureForward out since September with groin injuryChelsea are hopeful that Cole Palmer can give them a major boost by declaring himself fit to face Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The forward has been out with a groin injury since September and his return to action was delayed when he fractured a toe in a freak domestic accident last week.That forced Palmer to sit out Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday but there is optimism that his fitness issues are close to an end. The 23-year-old has trained with the squad this week and may be ready to play some part against Arsenal. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Wayne Rooney makes huge claim about Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella after Champions League win over Barcelona

Barcelona had scored in 53 successive matches before being shut out by Chelsea

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9 d. ago Enzo Maresca reveals why Chelsea stars must 'switch off' after beating Barcelona in Champions League

Chelsea have kicked off a massive week with a statement win over Barcelona in the Champions League

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9 d. ago Chelsea: Estevao emulates Kylian Mbappe with stunning goal in Champions League win over Barcelona

Chelsea’s Brazilian wonderkid is keeping good company after scoring his third Champions League goal

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9 d. ago Estevao sends message after Barcelona heroics as Chelsea issue Arsenal warning

Chelsea's teenage superstar Estevao lit up Stamford Bridge with a dazzling solo goal as Enzo Maresca's delivered a statement Champions League win over the mighty Barcelona

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9 d. ago Chelsea star outclasses Lamine Yamal as Barcelona win sends Champions League statement

CHELSEA 3-0 BARCELONA: Enzo Maresca's exciting young side ran the Spanish giants ragged at Stamford Bridge to send a real message to their Champions League rivals

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9 d. ago Arsenal in ‘different universe’ to Bayern Munich due to lack of European success

‘We are not there yet,’ Mikel Arteta said on club’s standingBayern visit Arsenal in Champions League on WednesdayMikel Arteta believes Arsenal remain in a “different universe” to European heavyweights such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich given they have yet to win the Champions League.The Premier League leaders head into their meeting with Bayern at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday having won all four matches so far in the league phase and are the only team yet to concede a goal. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Russo double secures tight turnaround for Arsenal against Real Madrid in WCL

Alessia Russo’s second-half double earned Arsenal a 2-1 comeback win against Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League.The hosts enjoyed plenty of opportunities during the first half but the former Arsenal player Caroline Weir sent the visitors ahead on the stroke of half-time with a brilliant volley. Continue reading...

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