Sporting CP are through the Champions League knockout phase after avoiding defeat to already-eliminated Bologna despite the absence of Viktor Gyokeres. Gyokeres, 26, did not make the matchday squad in Lisbon on Wednesday night despite playing all but the final few minutes of their league match last weekend. It is the first time the Sweden international has been …
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Arsenal player ratings vs Girona as Nwaneri sparkles but Watkins bid explained by blunt attack
Arsenal progreessed to the last-16 of the competition but their rotated side were certainly tested by Girona. Two penalties, two goals ruled out, it was certainly entertaining. Arsenal had the ball in the net in the first 10 minutes, however Riccardo Calafiori ended up being flagged rightly for offside. This mistake was punished then by …
‘Nothing Will Happen’ – Robert Lewandowski addresses his Barcelona future amid Saudi Arabian links
Since his arrival at FC Barcelona, Hansi Flick has been able to get the best out of a lot of players in the team, either young or old. The performances of youngsters like Pau Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Casado are naturally exciting to the fans, but veterans like Raphinha, Inigo Martinez, and Robert Lewandowski …
Pedri in, €45m midfielder out – Predicted Barcelona line-up to face Atalanta in UCL
FC Barcelona now welcome Italian side Atalanta to the Montjuic Stadium for their final outing in the UEFA Champions League’s initial league phase. While La Blaugrana have already secured direct progression towards the round of 16, Atalanta still have to fight for that privilege. However, Barcelona will not go down without a fight. With some …
The best Barcelona midfield setup for Atalanta clash: How Hansi Flick should approach it – Opinion
FC Barcelona are set to face Atalanta in their final League Phase game of the newly formatted UEFA Champions League. The Catalan club has already secured a top-eight finish, ensuring they bypass the dreaded play-off round. However, Hansi Flick will be eager to secure at least a second-place finish, and possibly even first if Liverpool …
Predicted Arsenal line-up vs Girona, Arteta to make four changes
Arsenal take on Girona on the road in their final league game of the Champions League. The Gunners have 16 points on the board after seven matches and they are pretty much guaranteed to finish in the top-eight positions. Arsenal have a three-point lead and a seven-plus goal difference over ninth-placed Aston Villa heading into …
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Arsenal handed major Sverre Nypan transfer update as Evan Ferguson pathway emerges
Arsenal are in real danger of running out of time to strengthen their squad before the end of the January transfer window. The Gunners haven’t made a single first-team signing so far this month. A new striker is said to be the priority for Mikel Arteta, who is keen bolster his front-line. Speaking about his desire …
Myles Lewis-Skelly red card appeal decision could speed up next Arsenal transfer
It’s crunch time in the January transfer window. Now, Mikel Arteta must lock in his final decisions of which Arsenal pieces to move across the board. The window officially closes on Monday, February 3 and – as of right now – Arsenal are yet to conduct any business. This is despite persistent conversation around the striker position and amid a …
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Neto and Riccardo Calafiori start, six rested, Merino in – Arsenal predicted XI vs Girona
Mikel Arteta can take the attention away from the officiating controversies of the weekend to look instead to Europe. While perhaps Arsenal would prefer a week off ahead of the game with Manchester City at the weekend, the match in Spain does allow Arteta to get some minutes into the legs of some fringe stars. …
£80m Duran transfer, Cunha deal, Sesko decision – Arsenal’s dream attack after January window
The clock is ticking for Arsenal to sign a new striker before the end of the January transfer window. Mikel Arteta’s side could dip into the market to add another frontman ahead of next Monday’s deadline. They have just six days to complete their winter business and a new No.9 is said to be the priority target …