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    'I'm happy with where I am' – Wilshere content at Arsenal despite England snub

    The midfielder has played a bit-part role at Arsenal this season and was left out of the England squad, but he assures he is content Jack Wilshere is happy with his role at Arsenal despite being left out of the England squad amid limited minutes at Emirates Stadium. Wilshere has made just one Premier League appearance this season but has drawn praise for his displays in the Europa League, the latest of which came in Thursday’s 0-0 draw against Red Star Belgrade. The midfielder had a shot cleared off the line by Damien Le Tallec as the Gunners pushed for a winner in the second half, but a point proved…

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    UEFA inspector to examine disrupted clash between Arsenal and Cologne

    Charges for the two sides have already been announced, but UEFA is set to further examine the chaotic Europa League game UEFA has announced the appointment of an ethics and disciplinary inspector to investigate the delayed Europa League match between Arsenal and Cologne. There were chaotic scenes at the Emirates Stadium this month as Cologne fans travelled in huge numbers for the club’s first European game since 1992-93, despite a limited ticket allocation for away supporters. Arsenal 7/1 to win Europa League 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…

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    Griezmann hangs up on Jose – a sign that he'll reject Mourinho's Man Utd call?

    The player has admitted that his future is not in his own hands, but a recent commercial suggests he will not be answering the Red Devils’ call Manchester United fans the world over are on the edge of their seats regarding the potential arrival of Antoine Griezmann this summer, but has the Atletico Madrid man dropped a hint that he will not accept Jose Mourinho’s call? Griezmann: Atleti future not up to me In a video posted on his official Twitter account on Wednesday, Griezmann takes part in an advertisement for Chinese technology company Huawei, during which the striker declines a call from “’Jose” in favour of accepting a fan’s…

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    'It's a promising start' – Montella happy with Milan progress

    Vincenzo Montella is pleased with the state of AC Milan heading into Sunday’s trip to Crotone in Serie A. AC Milan head coach Vincenzo Montella is happy with the progress his new-look side have made ahead of their Serie A opener. Milan’s revolution continued with a 6-0 rout of Macedonian visitors Shkendija in the first leg of their Europa League play-off tie on Thursday. It has been a busy off-season for Milan, who have overhauled their squad with the signings of Leonardo Bonucci, Lucas Biglia, Andrea Silva, Hakan Calhanoglu, Ricardo Rodriguez, Mateo Musacchio, Andrea Conti, Franck Kessie and Fabio Borini. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi…

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    'Wilshere the most overrated player on the planet' – Keane slams Arsenal star

    The former Manchester United star took aim at the Gunners, with special criticism pointed at the midfielder, after their loss to Ostersund Roy Keane let his feelings about Arsenal be known after their stunning loss to Ostersund in the Europa League, taking particular aim at midfielder Jack Wilshere who he called the “most overrated player on the planet”. Arsenal advanced to the last 16 courtesy of a 4-2 aggregate victory but it was a night to forget for the Londoners, who crashed to a 2-1 defeat Thursday. A pair of first-half goals within 70 seconds from Hosam Aiesh and Ken Sema had Swedish visitors Ostersunds dreaming of the unlikeliest of upsets at the Emirates…

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    'Glorious!' – Podolski praises Cologne support at Emirates Stadium

    The Europa League clash between the two sides had to be delayed as far more visiting fans than expected gained access to the Emirates Stadium Lukas Podolski has hailed Cologne’s passionate support at the Emirates Stadium, despite thousands of the visiting club’s fans unlawfully gaining entry to watch the match. Gunners 16/5 to win at Chelsea The game between Arsenal and the Bundesliga side had to be postponed by an hour as reports surfaced that around 20,000 visiting supporters were in north London, with many of them attempting to gain entry to the stadium. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game…

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    The proof that Pogba has not flopped at Manchester United this season

    The Frenchman’s first season has been judged far and wide thanks to his world-record transfer fee but his returns could have been greater ANALYSIS Every Premier League season brings with it a new set of sweeping statements that everybody loves to blurt out regardless of any facts or critical analysis to back them up. In 2016-17 the most oft-repeated has been the claim that Paul Pogba “is not worth £90 million” as every man and his dog decides they have a right to tell Manchester United whether or not they were right to spend some of their vast revenues on the French midfielder. Jose not playing Pogba right – Henry Editors'…

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    When is the Europa League last-16 draw? Teams, how to watch & everything you need to know

    The likes of Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund have found themselves in the pot, but when will the draw take place? The 2017-18 Europa League is heading into its final stages and the make-up of the last 16 is now set. Some of Europe’s biggest clubs remain, with a host of giants fighting it out for the silverware that will land them automatic entry to next season’s Champions League. First-leg matches in the round of 32 took place last week and the second legs were wrapped up on Thursday February 22. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter…

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    'I hope you enjoyed it!' – Arsenal manager Wenger salutes Ozil's CSKA Moscow show

    The Gunners playmaker produced a fine performance against CSKA Moscow on Thursday, winning a penalty and setting up two goals as Arsenal won 4-1 Arsene Wenger saluted Mesut Ozil’s performance for Arsenal in their 4-1 Europa League dismantling of CSKA Moscow, saying his display is precisely what football lovers want to see. Although Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette gained the plaudits with their respective braces, everything went through Ozil and he caught the eye the most on Thursday. The German won the penalty for Lacazette’s first goal of the day, before then supplying the chipped pass for Ramsey’s second. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may…

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    Holding signs new Arsenal deal

    The central defender joined the club from Bolton Wanderers in 2016, and has since won the FA Cup and made numerous Premier League appearances Rob Holding has signed a new contract at Arsenal, the club have confirmed. The 22-year-old joined the Gunners from Bolton Wanderers in 2016 in a £2 million deal, and has since gone on to win the FA Cup and the Community Shield with the club. Holding has made 26 appearances in all competitions this season, even scoring in the 4-2 group stage win over BATE Borisov in the Europa League. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final…