The Italian side pulled off their best goal-scoring performance in European football since 1993 in their thrashing of the Macedonian outfit AC Milan scored six goals in a European match for the first time in 24 years in their Europa League play-off thrashing of Shkendija on Thursday. The Rossoneri romped to a 6-0 victory over the Macedonian side at San Siro to all but guarantee their place in the group-stage draw on August 25. Andre Silva and Riccardo Montolivo each scored twice, with Fabio Borini and Luca Antonelli also on the scoresheet, as Vincenzo Montella’s side ran riot. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…

A comprehensive 5-1 win at Lokomotiv Moscow saw Atletico Madrid ease into the Europa League quarter-finals but victory came at a price Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone is concerned he will be without Filipe Luis for a significant period of time after the left-back was injured during Thursday’s dominant 5-1 Europa League win over Lokomotiv Moscow. Atleti were already 3-0 to the good after the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano but took no chances in the Russian capital, with Angel Correa and Koke on target before Fernando Torres hit a brace and substitute Antoine Griezmann rounded off the scoring with an exquisite chip. However, Filipe Luis departed the pitch…

European football’s governing body has followed up claims from the Belgium international striker that he was subject to abuse UEFA has charged Atalanta with racist behaviour after the club’s supporters allegedly directed “monkey chants” towards Borussia Dortmund striker Michy Batshuayi in their Europa League tie. Marcel Schmelzer’s late goal in last Thursday’s 1-1 second-leg draw earned Dortmund a 4-3 aggregate victory, but the result was overshadowed Batshuayi’s accusations of racism against Atalanta fans. On-loan Chelsea striker Batshuayi tweeted after the game: “2018 and still racists monkey noises in the stands…really?! Hope you have fun watching the rest of the Europa League on TV while we are through. #SayNoToRacism #GoWatchBlackPanther”. Article…

Arsene Wenger has decided to name an experienced team for his side’s trip to Germany, where they can secure top spot with a draw Olivier Giroud and Danny Welbeck will lead the line for Arsenal in their Europa League game against FC Cologne. Giroud missed the Gunners’ North London derby win over Tottenham due to an injury he sustained while on international duty with France, while Welbeck was forced to remain on the bench. Arsenal 5/4 to beat Cologne 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…

The Gunners manager has given a number of second-choice players an opportunity for the Europa League trip to Belarus Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has chosen a reserve-heavy starting line-up for the Gunners’ trip to face BATE Borisov in Europa League action. Wenger has opted to hand 18-year-old Joe Willock his first senior start while Reiss Nelson and Ainsley Maitland-Niles make up a young-looking XI. The Frenchman said in his pre-match press conference that he would field an experienced team against BATE, with the likes of Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott and the returning Jack Wilshere all featuring in Belarus. Gunners captain Per Mertesacker starts in defence alongside Shkodran Mustafi and Rob…

The enigmatic Swede was unable to play any part in Manchester United’s victory over Ajax on the field, but made sure that he made an impact off it Jose Mourinho feels Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s absence from the Europa League final was “unfair”, but has saluted his contribution to Manchester United’s success. The Swedish striker was forced to take on a spectator role back in his homeland on Wednesday as the Red Devils edged past Ajax 2-0. A knee ligament injury picked up in a quarter-final clash with Anderlecht brought his campaign to a close and prevented him from competing for the first continental prize of his glittering career. Editors' Picks Juve…

High-profile cases have led UEFA to give warnings to players regarding their supplement intake amid concerns they could be contaminated UEFA admits it is concerned about the use of supplements in football’s fight against doping and warned players not to get involved with “third party” doctors and specialists outside their clubs. Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho tested positive for a prohibited substance contained in a fat-burning supplement last year following a game against Manchester United in the Europa League. The French defender was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing given that the substance did not appear on the banned list but UEFA highlights the case as revealing the dangers of taking such supplements…

Having provided the assist for Aaron Ramsey during a crunch Europa League clash, the World Cup winner has now been involved in 100 Gunners goals Mesut Ozil has become an Arsenal centurion, with the World Cup winner having now been involved in 100 Gunners goals. The Germany international has reached that mark in 189 appearances, having moved to Emirates Stadium from Real Madrid in 2013. Arsene Wenger invested £42.5 million worth of faith in Ozil’s creative instincts and has been rewarded by his contribution across multiple competitions. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping…

The striker questioned the Gunners after the Hornets’ weekend win but Wenger has defended his players’ strength of character Arsene Wenger believes Troy Deeney’s comments that his Arsenal team lack character are without justification. Watford striker Deeney came off the bench and equalised with a penalty before Tom Cleverley secured a 2-1 comeback win for Marco Silva’s side over the Gunners in the Premier League on Saturday. Arsenal 4/5 to beat Red Star 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 takes centre stage as league…

The former striker insists that the ex-midfielder has made the Italian giants great again Andriy Shevchenko has praised former AC Milan team-mate Gennaro Gattuso for turning around the Rossoneri’s fortunes since replacing Vincenzo Montella. Milan were failing to reach their potential earlier in the campaign after plenty of pre-season investment, the club bringing in the likes of Leonardo Bonucci, Hakan Calhanoglu and Andre Silva. Montella was sacked in November with Gattuso stepping up from the youth team to lead the fallen giants. 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…