Playing in the Premier League just three days before a match in Belarus is “cruel”, according to the Gunners manager Arsene Wenger has described Arsenal’s recent fixture list as “cruel” after the Gunners were scheduled to play in the Premier League on Monday ahead of a Europa League trip to Belarus. A brace from club-record signing Alexandre Lacazette earned the north-London side a 2-0 victory over West Brom at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal 6/1 to beat Bate & O4.5 goals 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 Frenchman has hailed the Germany international defender for his honesty after a candid interview with Der Spiegel Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger expects the retiring Per Mertesacker to rediscover his passion for playing soon after he hangs up the boots. World Cup winner Mertesacker recently revealed a desire to avoid being called upon during the final months of a career plagued by injuries. In a candid interview with Der Spiegel, the 33-year-old detailed his battles with anxiety and said he was eager to be “free” from the mental and physical demands of professional football. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final…

The two English clubs are great rivals anyway but victory for the Dutch outfit would be a boost for the Merseysiders’ Champions League hopes After watching their side secure a return to the Champions League on Sunday, the majority of Liverpool fans will obviously now be hoping that Manchester United fail to qualify for Europe’s premier club cup competition purely because of their great rivalry with the Old Trafford outfit. Klopp’s Reds revolution roars on However, beyond the long-standing animosity that exists between the two most successful teams in English football history, there is a legitimate reason why the Anfield faithful should want Ajax to beat Jose Mourinho’s men in…

The centre-back will miss the UEFA Super Cup and a group stage game, while team-mate Daley Blind and the club were also given fines Phil Jones has been banned for two European matches after UEFA charged the Manchester United defender with “insulting and directing abuse” at a doping officer following his side’s victory over Ajax in the Europa League final in May. ‘Matic wants Man Utd move’ Jones will miss the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid in Skopje on August 8, as well as the first game of United’s Champions League campaign, while he was also fined €5,000. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final…

The Arsenal manager vowed to give the 25-year-old midfielder a Premier League chance Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will get his chance in the Premier League, manager Arsene Wenger said. Wilshere produced an impressive display to help Wenger’s side to a 1-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade in the Europa League on Thursday. Wilshere 17/4 to score v Everton 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 leaders Liverpool put on a five-star show Lukaku sends reminder that his Man…

The Fiorentina striker and Croatia international appears set to join Serie A rivals AC Milan, according to CEO Marco Fassone AC Milan CEO Marco Fassone confirmed the club are in “advanced talks” to sign Nikola Kalinic from Fiorentina, while a Zlatan Ibrahimovic return remains a possibility. Milan have overhauled their side with the signings of Leonardo Bonucci, Lucas Biglia, Andre Silva, Hakan Calhanoglu, Ricardo Rodriguez, Mateo Musacchio, Andrea Conti, Franck Kessie and Fabio Borini, but the Serie A giants are still keen on another striker. Milan 6/1 with dabblebet to win Serie A Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for…

The defender said his manager was extremely pleased with the club finishing off the job they’ve been preparing for with a win over Ajax Manchester United centre-back Chris Smalling says manager Jose Mourinho was “over the moon” with his side’s 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League final Wednesday.  The Portuguese manager hedged his bets, putting his stock in the club being able to win the second-tier European competition more easily than they could earn a top-four finish in the Premier League. Mourinho plays down Silva talk Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as…

The Red Devils boss has hailed his side’s team spirit, revealing all their injured players will travel to the Europa League final Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo, Luke Shaw and Ashley Young will all travel to the Europa League final on crutches to support their Manchester United team-mates, says Jose Mourinho. United take on Ajax next Wednesday in a season-defining contest that could see them land a second major trophy of the season and earn a place in next season’s Champions League. This season’s heavy fixture burden, often lamented by Mourinho, has left the club without first-team stars including Ibrahimovic, whose contract is set to expire. Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…

The 17-year-old earned high praise from ex-Gunners defender Martin Keown for his performance in their Europa League triumph over BATE Borisov Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson has been hailed for qualities “you normally associate with Neymar” by former Gunners defender Martin Keown. Making his third competitive appearance for Arsenal, the 17-year-old earned plaudits for his performance in a 4-2 win over BATE Borisov in Europa League action on Thursday. “He showed the touches that you normally associate with Neymar,” Keown said on BT Sport. “He breezes past players, and [manager Arsene] Wenger will know the quality he has. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final…

A run of four defeats in a row in all competitions for Arsenal has led to players forgetting their quality, says the Gunners boss Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have forgotten how good they are during the club’s torrid run of form. Arsenal have lost their last four games in all competitions, including successive 3-0 defeats at the hands of Premier League champions elect Manchester City, a defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion and a shock loss to Ostersunds in the Europa League. The Gunners still progressed to the last-16 on aggregate despite that defeat at Emirates Stadium, earning a trip to face Italian giants AC Milan at San Siro on Thursday. Article…