The nine-time France international would bring a different dimension to the Gunners if he were to team up with his old cohort Alexandre Lacazette When Nabil Fekir crumpled to the ground on the occasion of his first international start in September 2015, it looked the type of injury to provide a career-defining moment.  Having just turned 22, he had exploded into Lyon’s starting XI and had established himself as one of the next great talents from the club’s formidable production line. However, his worst fears were about to be realised as the knee issue he sustained proved to be a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament, effectively writing off a valuable season…

The Gunners executive jokingly said he’s having much more fun at the races these days than watching events unfold on the pitch Given the last few weeks for Arsenal, it’s not surprising that some at the club are grateful for the international break. Count Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick among that group, as the Gunners executive admitted to enjoying a day at the races far more than football ‘at the moment’. Arsenal 15/2 to beat Bournemouth 2-1 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 & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent…

The Saints midfielder feels that the Juventus boss is on par with some of the game’s current great tacticians Massimiliano Allegri will bring ‘something special’ to the Premier League if he is appointed as Arsenal’s new boss, Southampton’s Mario Lemina has said. Arsene Wenger is set to move on from the Emirates at the end of the season and Allegri’s is a name which features often in the list of possible replacements, alongside a handful of others. Big names such as former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique, Carlo Ancelotti and even Jurgen Klopp’s right hand man Zeljko Buvac have also been touted, but Lemina, who played under Allegri for two seasons…

Wales midfielder Ramsey is selected despite being ruled out of the upcoming international games with his country Hector Bellerin and Aaron Ramsey both start for Arsenal in Thursday’s Europa League test against AC Milan. Bellerin did not travel with his team-mates to Italy for the first leg due to suffering from a knee injury, but he is back to full fitness for the match at Emirates Stadium where he replaces Calum Chambers at right-back. Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey starts in midfield despite Ryan Giggs admitting that the 26-year-old will undergo surgery during the upcoming international break. David Ospina starts in goal while Danny Welbeck is back upfront due to Pierre-Emerick…

After losing his place in the team an injury was the last thing Lacazette needed – and now he faces an uphill task to prove his worth Six months is a long time in football and nobody knows that better than Alexandre Lacazette. In August, he was being lauded as the answer to Arsenal’s search for a prolific No.9 after marking his Premier League debut with a goal. Now, he faces a fight to prolong his Emirates career. In the past month alone, the striker has lost his starting spot to club-record signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, blown two excellent chances to salvage a draw for his side in the north London…

The French hitman has been strongly linked to Camp Nou and has affirmed he is currently discussing his future with the Europa League semi-finalists Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed he is in talks with his club, as rumours surrounding a possible move to Barcelona continue to circulate.  The France international’s goalscoring abilities have made him one of European football’s hottest properties.  As well as Barcelona, both Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have been linked with Griezmann.  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 & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane…

The former United captain questioned how much the sport could do in such circumstances after Monday’s terror attack at Manchester Arena The phrase “football is more important than life or death” gets bandied around a lot among supporters but former Manchester United captain Roy Keane said that could not be further from the truth in the wake of the Manchester terror attack. Pogba leads Utd to emotional win Terrorism reared its ugly head again on Monday after 22 people were killed by a suicide bomber following a music concert at Manchester Arena. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated…

Both players had not taken the field since the second leg against CKSA Moscow but are back in XI for the first leg against Atletico Madrid Mesut Ozil and Jack Wilshere are back for Arsenal as the Gunners host the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Atletico Madrid. The pair had not featured for Arsenal since the Europa League quarter-final against CSKA Moscow but both will feature in Arsene Wenger’s XI for the clash against the La Liga giants.  Mohamed Elneny suffered ankle ligament damage in the win over West Ham on Sunday and is out for two to three weeks which gives Wilshere the chance to play…

The Arsenal boss will hold no bitterness towards his successor and believes the Gunners can challenge for the title with “two or three additions” Arsene Wenger says he intends to “play in Europe again”, increasing the possibility of the departing Arsenal boss managing another club next season. The Gunners announced last week that the Frenchman would leave the Emirates at the end of the current campaign, bringing the curtain down on a 22-year tenure in which he won three Premier Leagues titles and seven FA Cups. Although he has thus far dodged questions about his future plans, Goal reported last week that he wanted an immediate return to football  after leaving Arsenal.  Editors'…

Although the side ran out 2-0 winners over Hajduk Split, the manager was disappointed his side could not put the tie beyond doubt. Ronald Koeman was frustrated with Everton’s failure to build on a positive first half in their Europa League clash with Hajduk Split, despite a comfortable 2-0 win in the first leg of their play-off tie. Everton enjoyed a fine opening 45 minutes and led through goals from Michael Keane and Idrissa Gueye, but they could not add to their lead after the restart and were reliant on goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for a pair of important late saves. Toffees 20/1 to win Europa League Article continues below Editors'…