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Marching towards promotion, runaway league leaders Finland will travel to Greece fon Thursday night as they look to extend their unbeaten run.
Starting with the hosts, after enduring a hard fought battle in their quest to earn a spot in Russia, Greece are once again struggling with their consistency. Sat six points adrift of their hosts at the top of the table and already suffering a pair of defeats to both Finland and Hungary, the former European champions will also need to improve on their form at the Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis. Angelos Anastasiadis side have now managed to win just two of their last eight matches on home soil.
As for the visitors, arguably turning into this years surprise package, Finland are enjoying no…
Martin Odegaard insists Arsenal cannot head into a long-awaited Champions League quarter-final draw fearing any opponent and called for Tuesday’s penalty shoot-out win over Porto to act as the catalyst for a Premier League title tilt.
The Gunners ended a 14-year wait to reach the last eight of Europe’s top-level club competition after David Raya saved two spot-kicks to seal progression following a 1-1 aggregate draw with Porto.
Leandro Trossard’s first-half strike at the Emirates Stadium drew Arsenal level in the last-16 tie, but the two sides could not be separated until Raya took centre stage, with all four of the hosts’ penalty takers finding the back of the net.
Mikel praises David Raya on his composure and quality last night
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to offer Mikel Arteta a new contract,.
The Spaniard was officially handed the club captaincy last week following Thomas Vermaelan’s move to Barcelona, and Wenger is keen to secure his services as he runs into the final year of his current deal.
Arteta has made one hundred and twenty-five appearances for the Gunners in all competitions since signing from Everton in the summer of 2011, scoring fifteen goals.
Prior to his move to the Premier League, the 32 year old played for Real Sociedad and Rangers, and enjoyed a loan spell with Paris Saint Germain while he began his career with Barcelona’s C and B sides.
Arsenal began their campaign with a 2-1 win against managerless Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, and…
Thiago Alcantara has reiterated his desire to stay at Bayern Munich, despite continued speculation that Pep Guardiola wants to take him to Manchester City.
Guardiola signed Thiago for Bayern from Barcelona when he arrived at the Allianz Arena in 2013, and reports have indicated that he is keen to have the 25-year-old playmaker on board at his new club in the Premier League.
Thiago denied that he wanted to leave the Bundesliga champions earlier this year, and has once again pledged his immediate future to the club on social media.
Thanks for your support!!! See you next season, family! ⚽
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Wayne Rooney became disorientated after taking sleeping tablets while drinking, the forward s spokesman said following confirmation of his arrest.
Rooney was arrested on public intoxication and swearing charges in the United States last month.
The former England and Manchester United captain, who now plays for DC United in MLS, was arrested by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority in Virginia on December 16.
The 33-year-old s spokesman moved to explain the circumstances that led to Rooney s arrest.
During the flight Wayne took a prescribed amount of sleeping tablets mixed with some alcohol consumption and consequently was disorientated on arrival, the spokesman said in a widely released statement, as reported by BBC Sport.
He was approa…
Kevin De Bruyne exited Belgium s Euro 2020 last-16 clash with Portugal due to injury on Sunday.
The Manchester City midfielder s involvement in the Euros was delayed due to facial fractures sustained in the Champions League final.
De Bruyne had subsequently starred as Belgium eased through the group stage, however, assisting one and scoring another in a comeback win over Denmark, before laying on a further assist against Finland.
But he lasted just 48 minutes of the knockout game against Portugal in Seville.
Joao Palhinha had been booked just before half-time for a challenge on De Bruyne from behind, and the felled star soon found he could not continue in the second period.
Red Devils coach Roberto Martinez took no risk, quickly calling Dries Mert…
Russia captain Andrey Arshavin has warned his side there will be added pressure on his team to progress from the Euro 2012 group stage.
The Euro 2008 semi-finalists were drawn alongside co-hosts Poland, Greece and the Czech Republic in Friday night s draw, and the Arsenal man acknowledges that his nation will be expected to qualify for the latter stages.
All will expect the Russian team to get out of the group, which will undoubtedly put pressure on the team, the 30-year-old said, according to Sport-express.ru.
Arshavin was also wary of Russia s possible opponents in the knockout phase. If Dick Advocaat s team qualify from the group, they could potentially come up against the likes of Portugal, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.
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West Ham s sponsor Alpari has entered into insolvency, but the club insist the blow will not affect their financial position.
West Ham insist the club remains in a strong financial position despite it being confirmed on Friday that sponsors Alpari have gone into insolvency.
The currency broker entered into a partnership with the club in 2011, but has now gone bust amid financial troubles.
A statement from West Ham confirmed that the club was already in talks about a potential new shirt sponsor for next season.
West Ham United has enjoyed a good working relationship with Alpari (UK) Limited since 2011 and is therefore saddened by today s news that it has entered into insolvency, the statement read.
The club would like to offer its sympathies to …
Ukraine’s loss against Germany ended their six-game unbeaten run which included five wins and the co-hosts of the Euro 2012 are looking to bounce back to winning ways as they continue to pave way through their second European Championship.
Northern Ireland haven’t played at a major final tournament since 1986 World Cup and the anxiety of taking part in their first-ever European Championship has taken its toll in their debut match vs Poland. Michael O’Neill’s men have conceded only once in four games though and will be keen to get back on their feet against Ukraine.
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