Click:polymer insulator Though the manager claimed not to see the controversial call, he admits the reaction of the Milan players indicated his side may have been fortunate Arsene Wenger was able to recall his time-honoured response when asked whether Danny Welbeck dived to win a penalty in Arsenal’s 3-1 Europa League last-16 win over AC Milan, though he admitted his side may have been fortunate based on Milan’s reactions. Leading 2-0 from last week’s first leg at San Siro, the Gunners fell behind to a stunning Hakan Calhanoglu strike 10 minutes before half-time. Milan’s hopes of a memorable comeback were short-lived as Welbeck converted from the penalty spot four minutes later…

As we head into the latter stages of the tournaments, Goal brings you everything you need to know ahead of the draws The full complement of teams to take their place in the Champions League and Europa League quarter-finals is now known. A total of 16 teams have secured safe passage to the last eight of each competition, with the Europa League last-16 clashes coming to an end just one day prior to the draw on Friday. Here, Goal takes a look at everything you need to know ahead of the Champions League and Europa League draws for the quarter-finals. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…

The Armenia international has picked an unorthodox number to wear in the Gunners’ continental campaign Arsenal’s January signing Henrikh Mkhitaryan is wearing the No.77 shirt in the Europa League this season due to his No.7 shirt having already been used in the competition. The Armenia international joined the club as part of an exchange deal that saw Alexis Sanchez move to Manchester United, and picked the Chilean’s No.7 shirt to wear domestically. However, UEFA rules dictate that the same number cannot be worn by two different players in Europe, and he has thus picked the unorthodox No.77 shirt. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final…

The Dutch legend has slammed the £89 million France international and the impact that he has made during his first season back at Old Trafford Paul Pogba has made “no impression at all” since returning to Manchester United in an £89 million transfer, according to Dutch icon Ruud Gullit. The France international was signed by Jose Mourinho in a record-breaking deal with the intention of helping to wake a sleeping giant from its slumber. Why Liverpool want Ajax to beat Utd Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win…

The midfielder has managed just five league matches in the last couple of years but hopes to be up to speed by Christmas as he eyes a return Former Arsenal and Marseille midfielder Abou Diaby has set his sights upon playing competitive football again, but admits that he has thought of hanging up his boots. Diaby was once one of the great hopes of French football, yet his career has been marked by incredible injury issues over the years. Arsenal 16/5 to beat Chelsea Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea…

Peter Bosz has put his faith in youth against a Red Devils side which has no place in the starting line-up for captain Wayne Rooney Ajax coach Peter Bosz has named the youngest-ever starting XI in a major European final as the Eredivisie giants face Manchester United in Wednesday’s Europa League showpiece in Stockholm. Ajax defender to set Euro record The Amsterdammers have included teenagers Matthijs de Ligt and Kasper Dolberg in their line-up, with players such as Andre Onana, Davinson Sanchez, Jairo Riedewald and Bertrand Traore all 21 or younger. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for…

Ronald Koeman’s side are looking to get their Europa League campaign back on track after defeat to Atalanta on matchday one Everton return to European action having rediscovered the way to win in recent weeks. Victories over Sunderland and Bournemouth have eased the pressure on Toffees manager Ronald Koeman as he looks to justify his big summer of spending. Defeat to Atalanta on matchday one has left the Merseyside outfit facing an uphill task in the Europa League as they play host to Cypriot underdogs Apollon Limassol. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping…

After twice going close with Juventus, the Italy international is determined to help his new club to a European title in the next four years Leonardo Bonucci is targeting a Champions League title at AC Milan as he looks to top his achievements with former club Juventus. The Italy international left Juve for Milan in July, signing alongside the likes of Ricardo Rodriguez, Hakan Calhanoglu and Andre Silva in an ambitious recruitment drive at San Siro. dabblebet offer 6/1 on Milan to win Serie A Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as…

With progression nearly assured, Arsene Wenger has named a team made up of both regular starters and reserves Arsene Wenger has named a side mixed with starters and reserves against Ostersunds in the Europa League round-of-32 second leg at Emirates Stadium on Thursday.  Jack Wilshere and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are among the Gunners regulars who will get a start against the Swedish side.  The Gunners won the first leg 3-0 in Sweden last week, and will be heavy favourites to advance to the round of 16.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea &…

Sevilla have not been given enough credit for knocking Manchester United out of the Champions League at Old Trafford, says Diego Simeone. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes Sevilla’s stunning Champions League win at Old Trafford has been overshadowed by Manchester United crashing out of the tournament. Vincenzo Montella’s decision to send on Wissam Ben Yedder proved a masterstroke as the striker scored twice in six minutes to set up a 2-1 aggregate win, Romelu Lukaku’s reply proving only a consolation. Much of the post-match reaction has been dominated by analysis of United’s limp performance, with the achievement of Sevilla – Europa League champions three years in a row between…