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Arsenal dumped out of FA Cup, Leeds shocked by Newport

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FA Cup holders Arsenal were sensationally dumped out of the competition by Nottingham Forest on Sunday, joining Leeds United as big-name casualties on a day of shocks. Elsewhere, West Ham stayed alive with a goalless draw at Shrewsbury and Tottenham scored three goals in eight second-half minutes to see off the challenge of League One side AFC Wimbledon. Championship side Forest revivedRead more

Wenger promises Sanchez, Ozil would be replaced

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Arsene Wenger moved to allay the fears of Arsenal fans on Tuesday saying he would replace both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil with world-class players should they end up leaving. Both Sanchez, who came close to moving to Manchester City on the final day of the last transfer window in August, and Ozil's contracts are up at the end of the present season.Read more

Arsenal wasted Oxlade-Chamberlain

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims Arsenal wasted Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s “unbelievable” goalscoring potential ahead of his return to the Emirates. The England international joined Liverpool for £35m in August after the 24-year-old rejected the offer of a new contract with the Gunners. Oxlade-Chamberlain managed 20 goals in 198 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions during six years with the London club.Read more

Monaco hit four to stay in PSG chase

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Reigning French champions Monaco eased past struggling Saint-Etienne 4-0 on Friday to stay on PSG's tail with the highly coveted Fabinho and Thomas Lemar among the scorers. Djibril Sidibe curled in the opener after Keita Balde shot was blocked and Thomas Lemar -- the target of a bid by Arsenal in the summer -- scored on 32 minutes after weavingRead more

US urges talks with North Korea 'without preconditions'

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The United States is ready to talk to North Korea "without preconditions" but remains determined to force it to abandon its nuclear arsenal, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday. China and Russia responded positively to Tillerson's remarks, even after the White House appeared to put his proposal in question by saying that US President Donald Trump's "views on North Korea haveRead more

Atalanta beat Lyon to top Europa League group

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Jack Wilshere starred as Arsenal romped to a 6-0 thrashing of BATE Borisov at a half-empty Emirates Stadium in their final Europa League group game on Thursday, while Marseille booked their place in the last 32. Arsene Wenger made 11 changes to the team that were beaten by Manchester United at the weekend, but the Frenchman's second string put inRead more

Final Europa League knockout places up for grabs

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There will be some jangling nerves as the Europa League group stage concludes on Thursday - but not many, with the likes of Arsenal, AC Milan and Lyon already through. Of the 48 teams in the 12 groups, 16 have already ensured qualification and 15 are eliminated. That leaves 17 clubs scrapping for the remaining eight spots in the roundRead more

Wenger expects Man Utd to attack Arsenal

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is not expecting Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho to set his team up defensively when the sides clash on Saturday despite his reputation for "parking the bus" in big matches. United travel to the Emirates Stadium sitting second in the Premier League and on the back of a 4-2 win at Watford in midweek. But MourinhoRead more

Sterling sends City eight points clear, Sanchez lifts Arsenal

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Manchester City restored their eight-point lead in the Premier League after Raheem Sterling's late goal clinched a 2-1 win at Huddersfield Town, while Alexis Sanchez gave Arsenal victory at Burnley on Sunday. City have swept aside all comers this season, but they found themselves in the unusual position of trailing at half-time after Nicolas Otamendi's own goal at the JohnRead more

Ozil fitness heartens Wenger ahead of Burnley clash

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Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil's recent resurgence is down to the Arsenal playmaker's improved fitness levels. Ozil was outstanding in last weekendâs north London derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur and will again play a key role as Wengerâs side attempt to build on that win when they travel to face Burnley on Sunday. The Germany international, who is in theRead more