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Ramsey a doubt for remainder of Arsenal season - Emery

Arsenal manager Unai Emery says Aaron Ramsey is a doubt for the remainder of their season after the Welshman was injured in the UEFA Europa League qua

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We need to focus on Eintracht - Kante

N'Golo Kante says that Chelsea's target is to win the Europa League and to do that they need to focus on their match against Eintracht.

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Sarri unhappy Napoli won't be in Europa League final

Maurizio Sarri says he is not happy to hear that Napoli are out of the Europa League as he wanted them in the final with Chelsea

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Koulibaly not drawn on Man Utd rumours

Linked with a move to the Red Devils, the defender's focus is on the end of the season

Dejan Kalinic

Lage bemused by touchline dismissal

Eintracht Frankfurt were aided by an officiating error in a Europa League quarter-final win that left the opposing manager bewildered

Matt Dorman

Marcelino: Arsenal are favourites

Valencia progressed to the Europa League semi-finals by beating Villarreal on Thursday, setting up a clash with the Gunners

Patric Ridge

Mertens: Arsenal not much stronger than Napoli

The Belgium forward has defended his team's performance in their Europa League defeat to the Gunners

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Sarri hopeful on Hazard injury

The midfielder sustained a knock in Chelsea's Europa League win over Slavia Prague, but the manager is hopeful on his star man's fitness

Patric Ridge

Azpilicueta: That was not the way we want to win

The defender felt a poor second half continued a worrying trend but hopes his side can carry on to lift the crown in May

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Giroud: Chelsea dropped intensity

The Blues progressed past Slavia Prague on Thursday, but the striker questioned their second-half display

Ryan Benson

Koscielny: Every game from now on is a final

The Gunners continued their fine European run - but the France defender has urged his teammates to move on quickly

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Conte eyes fresh 'project' as he nears coaching return

The former Chelsea boss is nearing his return to football having been out of management for nearly a year

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Chelsea set English record for victories in Europe

The Blues have dropped failed to win just once in their Europa League campaign this season and have already set a record in the process

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Europa League 2018-19 Quarterfinals: Schedule, results, scores, TV stream in Canada

The knockout phase of the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League resumes.

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Man Utd target Koulibaly reiterates commitment to Napoli

The 27-year-old defender disclosed his priorities before considering an exit from the Stadio San Paolo

Gbenga Adewoye

Lacazette silences Naples but Ramsey facing Arsenal heartache

The Gunners booked their spot in the Europa League semi-finals with a 1-0 win against Napoli, but lost their departing midfielder to injury

Charles Watts

Arsenal career over? Ramsey suffers hamstring injury

The Wales midfielder was replaced midway through the first half with the game scoreless after extending for the ball in a challenge

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'For all Ozil's faults, he's still a match-winner'

The former Arsenal midfielder believes Unai Emery should be favouring German creativity over Armenian flair in a crunch Europa League tie with Napoli

Chris Burton

Hazard placed above Drogba & Zola on Chelsea list

One of the Blues' most successful foreign imports considers the Belgian star to be the best that the club has ever acquired from abroad

Chris Burton

Why Arsenal may be better off ignoring Umtiti for Mavropanos

The Gunners have been linked with a move for Barcelona centre back Samuel Umtiti - but do they already possess the solution to their defensive issues?

Charles Watts

Cheryshev's father not ruling out Real Madrid return

The midfielder was a star at the World Cup last summer and has overcome his injury struggles to put together a solid campaign in La Liga

Naim Beneddra

Emery applauds Sokratis adaptation

The Greek centre-back has enjoyed a strong debut season with the Gunners and his manager will be relying on him in Naples

Ryan Benson

Ancelotti: Napoli can come back against Arsenal

The Italian is confident his side can overturn a 2-0 deficit and eliminate Arsenal from the Europa League quarter-finals

Tom Webber

Elneny expects Napoli to fight back

The Gunners claimed a comfortable first-leg advantage at the Emirates Stadium but the Egypt international is anticipating a tougher duel in Italy

Gbenga Adewoye

Frankfurt sign Barca & Madrid target Jovic on permanent deal

The youngster has committed his future to the German club but may still move elsewhere come the summer transfer window

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Mertesacker backs Arsenal to lift Europa League

The club's former defender has been impressed with their performances in Europe this term ahead of their quarter-final second leg against Napoli

Jochen Tittmar

Aubameyang shares reservation on Emery's tactics

The Spaniard has tinkered his attacking plan a lot this season, but his 18-goal striker holds a different view

Tolu Olasoji

Aubameyang jokes he's afraid to tell Emery to play two up front

Despite scoring on Monday night, the Gabon international believes Arsenal are a better team when both him and his strike partner are on the pitch

Will Kent

Aubameyang sets sights on Watford game

After clinching a comfortable win against the Parthenopeans, the Gunners will next take on the Hornets on Monday

Gbenga Adewoye

Explained: Premier League's Champions League & Europa League spots

Goal takes a look at how the European places are divided out in England and the different scenarios that force change

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'I'm not scared' - Auba out to silence doubters in Naples

The Gunners will head to Napoli with a 2-0 lead following their Europa League quarter-final first leg victory at the Emirates Stadium

Charles Watts

Aubameyang demands end to 'painful' racist abuse

The Gunners forward says the number of recent incidents is 'not good' for English football

Charles Watts

Ramsey's long goodbye at Arsenal gets more painful by the week

The Welshman will join Juventus on a free transfer this summer and his fine form of late is only going to make his departure even harder to take

Charles Watts

Koulibaly backs Napoli to overturn two-goal deficit

The Italian visitors were outshone by the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday which leaves their European dreams in jeopardy

Taiye Taiwo

Azpilicueta: Chelsea know how to end Liverpool's title dreams

The Blues defender feels that his side have historically done well against the title contenders and hopes to hurt their dreams of glory once again

Nizaar Kinsella

Arsenal investigate alleged Koulibaly racist abuse

The Gunners say any fan using racist language is "not welcome" and that they will be banned from matches

Charles Watts

Giroud backs Salah after 'bomber' chants

The Liverpool forward was the target of discriminatory chants from a group of Blues fans, with a French striker quick to condemn those involved

Dom Farrell

'Ozil exit would be preferable to Ramsey'

The former Gunners defender admits he would have rather seen a World Cup-winning playmaker depart this summer than a Wales international midfielder

Chris Burton

Emery hails 'awesome' Ramsey after Arsenal conquer Napoli

The Welshman's performance against the Italian giants in the Europa League drew strong praise from the Gunners boss post match

Sacha Pisani

Racism in football: Incidents & punishments

Figures within the sport have been vocal in their condemnation of discriminatory behaviour, but how exactly is it being dealt with?

Ryan Kelly

Emery hails 'awesome' Ramsey performance

Unai Emery was full of praise for Aaron Ramsey after his goal in Arsenal's win over Napoli.

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Insigne: Arsenal loss one of our worst performances

Serie A team must overturn a 2-0 deficit against Arsenal in the Europa League, with forward critical of his side's display

Jamie Smith

Ancelotti 'totally confident' of Napoli comeback

The Italian believes home advantage will help them overturn the deficit from a difficult evening at the Emirates

Jamie Smith

Sarri hails Chelsea's fight in difficult win

An 86th minute Marcos Alonso header gave the Blues an advantage going into the second leg at Stamford Bridge

Ben Spratt

Ramsey pledges away improvement

The Gunners have only won twice on their travels since November but Aaron Ramsey vowed his side will right that wrong before the end of the season

Jamie Smith

Koulibaly scores own goal as Arsenal defeat Napoli

The Italians have their work cut out for them ahead of the second leg, with the Gunners holding a two-goal advantage

Tolu Olasoji

Torreira masterclass shows Napoli what might have been

The Gunners midfielder - who the Italian outfit tried to sign last summer - was on top form as Unai Emery's side sealed victory at the Emirates

Charles Watts

Teen sensation Felix makes European history with hat-trick

The 19-year-old, who has been linked with some of Europe's top sides, netted three times in Thursday's quarter-final first leg in Lisbon

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'An embarrassment' -Chelsea condemn fans over racist Salah chants

Blues supporters have once again caused controversy as footage of them singing offensive songs in Prague was circulated online

Nizaar Kinsella

'Hazard hope but Madrid difficult to turn down'

The former Blues star feels a rumoured Blancos target could be tempted to stay if Maurizio Sarri's side qualify for the Champions League

Liam Blackburn

'Phenomenal achievement if Arsenal win Europa League'

The former Gunners goalkeeper believes a continental trophy in his first season at the club would be reflect very positively on a Spanish coach

Liam Blackburn

Milik not expecting Arsenal to underestimate him

The Polish forward is fit and firing ahead of the Europa League clash with the Gunners, although there was a time he feared for his career

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Arsenal must unleash Ozil, Auba, Lacazette & Ramsey on Napoli

The Gunners host Napoli in the Europa League quarter-final first leg on Thursday night with goals on the agenda for Unai Emery

Charles Watts

'Juve's football isn't beautiful but it's effective'

The Turin giants are on the verge of a record eighth straight Scudetto and could be crowned Italian champions as early as this weekend

Kerry Hau

The Xavi-loving Napoli star Arsenal must stop

The €30 million signing from Betis has been one of the revelations of the Serie A season and should show exactly why at the Emirates on Thursday

Mark Doyle

The wondergoal wonderkid: Stoch relishing Chelsea test

The Slavia Prague winger is coming up against his former club and is confident that they can produce another upset having already knocked out Sevilla

Nizaar Kinsella

Can Lacazette get past Koulibaly

The Arsenal forward has been in great form this season, but will he be able to replicate it against one of the best defenders in Europe?

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Nelson airs Arsenal ambition ahead of return

The teenage forward has enjoyed a productive, if slightly testing at times, loan spell at Hoffenheim and feels ready to make his mark with the Gunners

Chris Burton

Christensen: I want to be the best in the world at Chelsea

The defender says he is determined to fight for more regular minutes under Maurizio Sarri

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Sarri: Drinkwater won't ever be in my Chelsea plans

The manager says the midfielder should leave the club in search of playing time and even turned down the chance to depart in August

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Lacazette: Ozil still a leader despite coat incident

The Gunners striker is backing his team-mate despite an unseemly moment in the match against Everton at the weekend

Jamie Smith

Aubameyang set to start for Arsenal against Napoli

The former Dortmund striker has been named on the bench for the Gunners' last two games although is now set to be restored to the starting XI

Jamie Smith

AC Milan facing new FFP probe

The Serie A club's finances are set to be examined amid suggestions they have broken rules

Jamie Smith

Arsenal legend pleads for Aubameyang & Lacazette combo

Both players have scored a total of 37 goals this season and the 57-year-old has urged Emery to unleash them against the Parthenopeans

Gbenga Adewoye

'The mould has to break' - Chelsea urged against trigger-happy sackings

The one-time Blues shot-stopper believes that the club need to give head coaches more time if they are going to be successful in the long-term

Sean Wilson

How many PL teams are allowed in CL 2019-20?

The team that finishes in fourth place could be in for an unwelcome surprise if certain conditions are met

Robin Bairner

Former Milan director Mirabelli admits Aubameyang’s regret

The Gabon international joined the Gunners in January 2018 after failing to reach a concrete agreement with the San Siro outfit

Gbenga Adewoye

Sarri ready to make changes for Europa League and Liverpool

Maurizio Sarri will make changes to his Europa League starting 11 ahead of a trip to Anfield to face Liverpool

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Hudson-Odoi in awe of Hazard's jaw-dropping performance

The winger says he could not believe his team-mate's effort on Tuesday

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'Arsenal magican Ozil is like Bergkamp'

The former Gunners winger has faith in a player who continues to divide opinion at the Emirates after five years with the club

Slavia Prague hit with stadium closer ahead of Chelsea tie

The Czech club will play the first-leg of the tie against Chelsea with part of their stadium closed after a series of incidents in the previous round

Guy Atkinson

Kiev probe opened over racist abuse of Hudson-Odoi

A complaint lodged by the Blues on the back of a Europa League fixture will be investigated by an inspector from European football's governing body

Liam Blackburn

Banega happy to see Monchi back

The former goalkeeper left for Roma in 2017 but returned this month

Ryan Benson

'Not just flowers' - David Luiz sends warning to Chelsea

The Brazil defender knows what is required to land continental honours and has told the Blues to expect more twists and turns this season

Chris Burton

Azpilicueta: Europa League not only route to Champions League

The Spanish defender insists the Blues can still finish in the Premier League's top four, despite a disappointing defeat at Everton

James Westwood

Hudson-Odoi subjected to racist abuse at Dynamo Kiev

The Blues have released an official statement on Monday substantiating claims of racist shouting directed towards the English winger in Ukraine

James Westwood

Koulibaly anticipates 'very exciting' Arsenal challenge

The Senegal centre-back is ready to return action in the continental competition with fixtures against the Gunners in the last-eight

Taiye Taiwo

Arsenal, beware! ‘Transfer genius’ Monchi a disaster at Roma

After 17 years of relentless success with Sevilla, two horrendous years in Italy have just come to an end for Unai Emery's former sporting director

Ameé Ruszkai

Aubameyang explains Black Panther celebration in Arsenal win

The Gabon star is renowned for making special celebratory moves, and wearing masks has been one of them

Taiye Taiwo

Sevilla president confirms talks wover Monchi return

Despite being heavily linked with Arsenal, the former Roma sporting director may be about to return to his former club in Spain

Ryan Benson

Napoli star Insigne facing race to be fit to face Arsenal

The Italy international forward is hoping to recover from his injury soon enough to play against the Gunners next month

Sean Wilson

'Arsenal cannot afford another first-leg loss against Napoli'

The Bosnia-Herzegovina defender has urged the Gunners to avoid falling behind against the Italian giants in their European quarter-final next month

James Westwood

Barca's scouting mission to watch Jovic

Three members of the Camp Nou hierarchy were in Italy on Thursday to watch the Serbia international score the winning goal against Inter

I Oliva Gispert

'Emery exceeding all post-Wenger expectations'

The Spanish coach was asked to fill some big shoes at Emirates Stadium and is considered to have fared better than anyone could have predicted

Chris Burton

Europa League draw: Arsenal up against Napoli

The Gunners face a tough test against Serie A opposition, while elsewhere there is an all La Liga affair between Valencia and Villarreal

Chris Burton

Arsenal tie with Napoli reversed thanks to Chelsea

Security issues means the London rivals cannot play at home in the Europe on the same day, meaning a change to their quarter-final clash

Ryan Benson

Aubameyang up for Europa League award

The 29-year-old stood out at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night with a brace and an assist as the Gunners advanced to the next round

Taiye Taiwo

Giroud: I'm not ready to be Chelsea's back-up

The France international is now the top scorer in this season's Europa League but has not started in the Premier League since late December

Nizaar Kinsella

Spalletti: Inter lacked everything in EL loss

Luka Jovic's early goal proved enough for the German side to progress into the Europa League quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over the Serie A club

Patric Ridge

Arsenal's Cech dreams of Europa League title

The Arsenal goalkeeper will hang up his gloves at the end of the season and he is determined to go out with a trophy

Jamie Smith

Emery: Arsenal can do something big

The Gunners followed up beating Manchester United by overcoming their first-leg deficit against Rennes to progress in the competition

Jamie Smith

Europa League 2018-19 Round of 16: Schedule, results, scores, TV stream in Canada

The knockout phase of the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League resumes.

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Wakanda Forever! Auba celebrates with Black Panther mask

The striker pulled off another of his masked celebrations as the Gunners cruised into the quarter-finals of the Europa League

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Sarri: Loftus-Cheek will be one of Europe's best

The 23-year-old impressed his coach in his first start since early-January as the Blues sealed their place in the last eight of the Europa League

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When is the Europa League quarterfinal draw?

Goal brings you everything you need to know about the draw for the last eight of Europe's second-tier club competition.

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Pires: Emery is right man for Arsenal

The Spaniard arrived at Emirates Stadium with a big job to do, but the Frenchman thinks he has taken to the challenge well

Ryan Benson

Willian: Hazard's never said anything about Madrid

The Brazilian insists that his team-mate is fully focused on his duties at Stamford Bridge amid ongoing links to Santiago Bernabeu

James Westwood

Comeback is on! Arsenal now one of Europe’s best home teams

The Emirates will give the Gunners a vital edge on Thursday as they look to keep their Europa League campaign alive against Rennes

Josh Thomas

Sarri slams 'disastrous' Dynamo Kiev pitch

The Chelsea boss was far from pleased with conditions ahead of Thursday's Europa League match in Ukraine

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Emery right man for Arsenal job - Mertesacker

The former Gunners centre-back feels the club’s new manager has made an encouraging start to life at the Emirates

Nizaar Kinsella

Icardi & Martinez absence may help Inter - Spalletti

The Italians are without a striker heading into Thursday's second leg against Eintracht Frankfurt, but that could boost their chances of progressing

Jamie Smith

Emery: It's positive that Arsenal are under pressure to beat Rennes

The Gunners boss wants to see his side embrace the challenge of fighting back from 3-1 down in their Europa League tie against the Ligue 1 side

Joe Wright

Koulibaly to miss Napoli's trip to Salzburg

The Senegalese centre-back is set to serve a one-game suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards

Taiye Taiwo

Pires backing Arsenal to win Europa League

It may look a difficult task on paper, but the Frenchman is backing the Gunners to achieve both their goals for the rest of the campaign

Will Kent

'I’d love Hudson-Odoi to stay at Chelsea'

The Chelsea winger is out-of-contract in 2020 but there remains uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge

Nick Howson

Arsenal boosted by Lacazette ban reduction

The Gunners must overturn a 3-1 deficit when they host Rennes, but head coach Unai Emery will have a France international striker available

Jamie Smith

'Arsenal 'really hungry' for Champions League return'

The Gunners are yet to play in the top European stage since their round of 16 exit in the 2015-16 season

Taiye Taiwo

Chelsea need players like Hazard to win trophies - Drogba

Didier Drogba believes Chelsea need players like Eden Hazard to win trophies but said he'd wish the forward luck if he moved to Real Madrid

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Emery wants 'big positive energy' as Arsenal face Man Utd

The Gunners face a potentially make-or-break encounter with their top-four rivals, and the coach has no time for moping after their Rennes setback

Peter Hanson

Cup Winners' Cup: Winners, history & why the tournament ended

As UEFA gets set to reintroduce a third continental tournament, we've taken a look back at UEFA's last third-tier competition

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Sarri admits Loftus-Cheek isn't yet fully fit

The midfielder saw the problem flare up in an FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest in early January

Nizaar Kinsella

Loftus-Cheek: Yoga and physio key to ending injury hell

The Blues midfielder has given an insight into how he is trying to overcome the injury problems that have stunted his development at Stamford Bridge

Nizaar Kinsella

Loftus-Cheek determined to help Chelsea team-mate Hudson-Odoi

The Blues midfielder was hotly tipped to make it big, but he has had to wait patiently to feel like a regular starter at Stamford Bridge

Nizaar Kinsella

'Emery got all his decisions wrong against Rennes'

The ex-Gunners defender was perplexed by the Spanish manager's approach during a disappointing European defeat in France on Thursday night

James Westwood

Cech admits Arsenal face Europa League exit

The Gunners went down 3-1 to Rennes in France on Thursday, a result that the veteran 'keeper concedes will be tough to overturn in the second leg

Joe Wright

Iwobi hopeful of Arsenal’s comeback vs. Rennes

The Gunners crumbled against the French side at Roazhon Park and the Nigeria international is optimistic of overturning the deficit in the second leg

Gbenga Adewoye

Koulibaly reacts after Napoli’s Europa League win

Goals from Milik, Fabian and an own goal from Onguene handed the Parthenopean a massive first-leg advantage

Gbenga Adewoye

Ben Arfa: Emery is as agitated as ever

The Frenchman mocked the Gunners head coach after playing a starring role in the Premier League side's Europa League downfall on Thursday night

James Westwood

Spalletti: Icardi has ruled himself out of training

The Serie A side's manager claimed that the forward has ruled himself out of training following the club's Europa League clash with Eintracht

Sacha Pisani

Ancelotti: I would've jumped off bridge if I was PSG boss

The former manager of the capital club was left stunned by their exit from the Champions League midweek

Sacha Pisani

Sarri: Hudson-Odoi not ready to be a top player

The teenager was again on the scoresheet as Chelsea brushed aside Dynamo Kiev, but his manager doesn't believe the youngester is ready to be a star

Guy Atkinson

Sarr outshines Iwobi as Rennes thrash Arsenal

The Senegalese youngster rounded up his side's crucial win at the Roazhon Park to give them a first-leg advantage over their Premier League visitors

Taiye Taiwo

Inter threw away an opportunity - Spalletti

A draw ensures the Serie A side will progress with victory over the Bundesliga outfit back at San Siro, but the Italian manager was disappointed

Ben Spratt

Emery rues Sokratis red after Rennes defeat

The Gunners manager felt the defender's red card proved to be the side's undoing in a 3-1 loss to the Ligue 1 club Thursday

Tom Webber

Hudson-Odoi has not proven anything yet - Hoddle

The former England manager believes that the Blues' 18-year-old winger has to be given the chance to prove himself at the top level

Sean Wilson

'We'd be better with Mertesacker!' - Arsenal fans slam Rennes display

The Gunners were beaten in France for the first time ever after Sokratis' sending-off in the first half

Emery will fear reunion with 'non-league Neymar' Ben Arfa

The former PSG coach knows full well the fiery Frenchman is a special – if temperamental – talent, one who will be intent on getting one over him

Robin Bairner

'We don’t fear them' - Dynamo Kiev star fires Chelsea warning

The Denmark Under-21 attacker believes that his Ukrainian side has the potential to trouble the Premier League outfit

Robin Bairner

David Luiz salutes Sarri for refusing to change

The Blues boss has come in for criticism during his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge, but has kept faith with his methods despite calls for change

Chris Burton

Poyet urges Chelsea to stick with Sarri amid Zidane rumours

The Blues boss has endured a frustrating first season in the Premier League but has been backed to turn things around

Patrick Gleeson

Stephan: Not Emery v Ben Arfa

The France international faces his former PSG coach for the first time since he was frozen out of the Ligue 1 champions by the Spaniard

Jamie Smith

Sarri: I never lost dressing room

The players are "not very difficult to manage" according to the manager, who praised the way his side have returned to form

Stephen Creek

Arsenal can cope without Lacazette - Emery

The striker will be unavailable for both Europa League games against the Ligue 1 side after picking up a three-match ban in the first leg with BATE

Ryan Benson

‘Farmers League’? Man Utd schooling shows ignorant abuse must end

Clubs from France have outperformed their Premier League rivals in Europe over the last five years when pitted against each other head to head

Robin Bairner

Who is Celtic managerial target Marco Rose?

The German's odds to replace Brendan Rodgers at Parkhead have been slashed in recent hours - but what could he bring to the Hoops?

Robin Bairner

'Ozil lost drive & hunger after extending contract'

Former defender Lee Dixon believes fresh terms made life too comfortable for a man who remains the most creative influence at Emirates Stadium

Chris Burton

Barca, Real & Chelsea must wait for Jovic transfer - Frankfurt

The striker is on the wishlist of many of Europe's best clubs but the Bundesliga club board member says suitors must wait until the summer

Will Kent

Barca, Real & Chelsea must wait for Jovic transfer - Frankfurt

The striker is on the wishlist of many of Europe's best clubs but the Bundesliga club board member says suitors must wait until the summer

Will Kent

I could kill Kepa but playing him was the right solution - Sarri

Maurizio Sarri discusses Kepa Arrizabalaga's performance against Fulham.

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Top four is Arsenal's priority - Xhaka

The Switzerland international insisted the club's goal this season is to secure Champions League football for next year

Peter Staunton

Chelsea avoid punishment for alleged racist chanting

The Blues were initially charged following allegations from their Europa League clash with Vidi but no punishment will be handed down

Joe Wright

Ramos left sweating as UEFA ban Kondogbia for deliberate yellow

The Valencia midfielder picked up a booking on purpose late in a 2-0 victory over Celtic on February 14

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Lacazette to miss Rennes tie after ban increased

The Frenchman will have to sit out the last 16 tie following a UEFA disciplinary ruling

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'Icardi still an important player for Inter'

The Argentine's future at San Siro is increasingly uncertain - but the club's hierarchy appear keen to welcome him back into the fold

Ben Spratt

AEK hit with suspended ban from European competition

UEFA has punished the Greek side over incidents in a Champions League game against Ajax

Jamie Smith

Emerson: Chelsea have what it takes to beat Man City

The Blues full-back has sent out a warning that his side are not to be underestimated, despite a recent downturn in form ahead of the Wembley date

Nizaar Kinsella

Ozil is very important to Arsenal - Sokratis

The Gunners defender believes the German midfielder remains fully committed to the cause and has merely been unfortunate over recent weeks

Chris Burton

Arsenal face Rennes in Europa League last 16

The Gunners have a specialist at their helm in the form of Unai Emery, while the Blues are seeking major silverware in Maurizio Sarri's debut campaign

Chris Burton

Aubameyang thrilled after Arsenal advance in UEL

Unai Emery’s men upturned a first-leg defeat to breeze past the Belarusian champions at the Emirates Stadium

Gbenga Adewoye

Iwobi hails ‘world class’ Ozil after UEL display

The midfielder had a hand in the Gunners' goals as they saw off the Belarusian champions to progress to the next round of the competition

Gbenga Adewoye

Sarri: Chelsea's season better than Arsenal's

The Blues' head coach is surprised to see his team criticised as the Gunners get praise

Dejan Kalinic

Chelsea must sell winger to keep Hudson-Odoi - Sarri

The Blues manager insists the club will need to sell one of their existing wingers if they are to keep the Englishman at the club beyond this summer

Will Kent

Spalletti explains improvement

The Nerazzurri swept aside Rapid Wien 4-0 on Thursday to make it four wins in four, and three without their former captain

Guy Atkinson

Sarri rubbishes Roma rumour

The Chelsea boss dismissed speculation linking him with a switch to the Italian club and admitted to concerns over the victory against Malmo

Matt Dorman

Hudson-Odoi: Chelsea can beat anyone in Europa League

The teenager hoped he made an impact with his goal in the 3-0 win over Malmo and thinks the club are among the strongest in the competition

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Malmo win will restore Chelsea confidence - Giroud

The 2018 World Cup winner is hopeful their Europa League victory over the Swedish side will help to restore the belief amongst the players

Will Kent

When is the Europa League 2018-19 Round of 16 draw? Draw date, time, fixtures & how to watch in Canada

Excitement has started to build over which teams will be matched up in the last 16 stage.

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Emery pleased with Arsenal's game management

The Gunners were left chasing the tie against BATE after the first leg, but the manager was pleased with their second-leg conduct

Ben Spratt

Chelsea fans boo Jorginho as pressure continues to grow on Sarri

The club's summer signing is still struggling to impress at Stamford Bridge and he was on the receiving end of more criticism in Thursday's victory

Will Kent

Arsenal complete first European comeback for nine years

The Gunners have finally been able to shake off an unwanted continental hoodoo and complete their first come-from-behind win for nearly a decade

Will Kent

Inter 'very close' to completing Godin deal

The Serie A side look set to secure the services of the Uruguay international and prise him away from La Liga at the end of the season

Andrew Steel

Arsenal’s Aubameyang targets BATE's fall

Having lost the first-leg tie, the Gabon international is hoping they can overturn the deficit and advance to the next round of the competition

Gbenga Adewoye

How Sarri became Chelsea's most disliked boss since Benitez

The Blues supporters never took to the former Liverpool boss but their unhappiness was nothing compared to the backlash Maurizio Sarri is now enduring

Nizaar Kinsella

Man Utd handed Koulibaly boost after agent's Juve comment

The Senegal international's showings since landing in Italy in 2014 has made him one of the most sought after centre-backs

Tolu Olasoji

Ozil has key to Arsenal return in his hands - Emery

The attacking midfielder has won his manager's approval in training this week and could be back in the side to face BATE Borisov on Thursday

Ryan Benson

Rudiger: No player would be happy with recent run

The Italian boss more or less has the backing of the defender, but the German is desperate for results to improve

Joe Wright

Sarri expects to stay at Chelsea 'for a long time'

Although he accepts there is a problem with players adapting to his methods, the Italian is not thinking of leaving the club

Joe Wright

'Arsenal & Chelsea will trouble specialists Sevilla'

A man who tasted two continental triumphs during his time in Spain is expecting another challenge from a side with plenty of talent on its books

Chris Burton

Chelsea 'in trouble' if we lose any more - Pedro

The Blues were beaten 2-0 by Manchester United, piling the pressure on manager Maurizio Sarri and the Spaniard has called for improvement

Will Kent

Guendouzi: No-one had ever heard of me!

The teenage midfielder has seen more football this season than he was expecting having arrived at Emirates Stadium in 2018 as a virtual unknown

Chris Burton

'Icardi to Juventus? No chance' - Inter chairman

The Nerazzurri supremo has rejected the idea of selling the former club captain to the current league leaders

Sean Wilson

Mexicans Abroad: Lainez scores debut goal

The America product became the second-youngest Mexican ever to score in European competition with his equalizer against Rennes

Jon Arnold

Gnabry: 'Amazing' Ozil my favourite team-mate

The Bayern winger says the Arsenal midfielder was his favourite player to play alongside after stepping out of a famed academy system in north London

Dennis Melzer

Giroud: Chelsea players need to stick with Sarri

The Blues forward was a match winner in the Europa League and has told his team-mates to stand by their boss, as he comes under fire

Nizaar Kinsella

Emerson: Chelsea going in the right direction

The 24-year-old is preparing for an intense end to February as his side look to maintain their fight for three trophies

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David Luiz backs Sarri: Everyone at Chelsea believes in him

The Blues centre-back has become a leader at Stamford Bridge and strongly defended his under-fire boss amid reports he could soon lose his job

Nizaar Kinsella

'Arsenal could've played for hours and not scored'

The Gunners goalkeeper admits Unai Emery's side were far from their best during a trip to Belarus, but is backing them to make amends on home soil

Chris Burton

'Ozil situation at Arsenal becoming a comedy sketch!'

The former Gunners striker thinks Arsenal are beginning to look foolish over the Ozil saga and must get the German on the pitch

Michael Plant

Inter's Icardi holding his tongue

Within hours of Inter's Europa League win in his absence, the Argentine appeared to post a cryptic message on his Instagram account.

Ben Spratt

Azpilicueta frustrated by Chelsea's late slip up

The Blues captain felt his side should have taken a more comfortable result back to Stamford Bridge after they conceded a late goal in Sweden

Jamie Smith

Sarri urges Chelsea to cut out mistakes despite win

The Blues ensured they head into the second leg with an advantage after getting the better of Malmo in Thursday's clash in Sweden

Jamie Smith

Icardi standi-in Martinez earns Spalletti praise

Star striker Icardi was not involved on Thursday after an eventful few days, but the Nerazzurri boss was happy to rely on another Argentine attacker

Ben Spratt

Sarri survives Sweden trip as Chelsea stop the rot

Blues chairman Bruce Buck was never far away during the under-pressure coach's time in Malmo following a disastrous run of form

Nizaar Kinsella

Emery unrepentant over Ozil absence after BATE loss

Despite not being involved in the Europa League loss, the playmaker was one of the main talking points in his manager's post-match news conference.

Rob Lancaster

Lacazette apologises for red card in Arsenal loss

The 27-year-old was sent off towards the end of the game for lashing out at a BATE Borisov player

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Inter still hoping Icardi stays 'for a long time'

Despite stripping him of the captain's armband, Inter have no intention of selling Mauro Icardi, according to Piero Ausilio.

Joe Wright

WATCH: Lainez scores dramatic first Betis goal

The 18-year-old Mexico international helped put his team in a strong position heading into next week’s second leg in Seville

Ben Valentine

Luyindama scores as Galatasaray suffer Europa League blow

The 25-year-old levelled the scoring at the Turk Telekom Arena, but Haris Seferovic struck to gift the visitors a huge first-leg advantage

Tolu Olasoji

'BATE loss the worst Arsenal display under Emery'

The Gunners slumped to a dismal 1-0 defeat in the Europa League last-32 first leg in Belarus as Alexandre Lacazette saw red

Nick Howson

'What is this insanity?!' - Fans fume at Arsenal horror show

The Belarusian club stunned the Gunners in the first leg of their Europa League tie in arguably the worst result of the Unai Emery era

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'Ozil's situation at Arsenal is becoming embarrassing!'

The ex-Gunners defender has slammed the German's lack of professionalism and suggests illness and injury might not be behind his current omission

Nick Howson

Europa League 18-19 favourites, outsiders & complete guide

This year's Europa League group stage wrapped up, with Premier League clubs among the favourites to win the competition

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BATE vs Arsenal: TV, stream & preview

Having cut the gap to the top four once more, the Gunners return to European action as they face the journey east to Belarus

Andrew Steel

Is this the real reason Icardi withdrew from Inter squad?

The Argentine striker was stripped of the captaincy and missing from their squad list on Wednesday but now says that he is undergoing treatment

Jack Davies

Malmo vs Chelsea: TV, stream & preview

The Blues will be looking to bounce back from a Premier League humiliation at the hands of Manchester City when they travel to Sweden

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Cech wants Europa League glory as retirement gift

The veteran goalkeeper will be hanging up his gloves at the end of the season and is hoping to bow out with another major honour to his name

Chris Burton

Celtic vs Valencia: TV, stream & preview

Brendan Rodgers' men face a major test at Parkhead, where they play host to the La Liga outfit

Robin Bairner

Ozil back in training but will not face BATE

The Gunners will play in Belarus on Thursday without three key first-teamers, but Denis Suarez could be involved either from the start or the bench

Joe Wright

Folarin Balogun signs pro contract with Arsenal

The highly-rated teenage striker is still eligible to play for Nigeria, USA or England

Tolu Olasoji

'It's difficult to play Sarriball' - Pedro admits to Chelsea struggles

The Blues are reeling following a painful reverse at the weekend, but hope to regain their best form in the Europa League

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