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    'It's up to the board' – Koeman unsure over another Everton bid for Sigurdsson

    The Swansea midfielder remains a target for for the Toffees, though the manager says it’s not up to him Ronald Koeman said it was up to Everton’s board to deliver the signing of Gylfi Sigurdsson after watching his side struggle to beat Ruzomberok in the Europa League. Leighton Baines scored the only goal of the game as Everton toiled against the Slovakian side at Goodison Park on Thursday in the first leg of their third-round qualifying tie. Everton 80/1 to win the 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 &…

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    Arsenal & Cologne to share scouting notes in bizarre Europa League agreement

    The Gunners will pass on videos of their matches to the Bundesliga side in exchange for similar material from them, ahead of their clash in September Arsenal and Cologne are in a bizarre agreement where they will share scouting details with eachother ahead of their Europa League group stage clash. The Gunners have been drawn with the Bundesliga side in Europa League group H having finished fifth in the Premier League in the 2016-17 season. It is the first time that Arsene Wenger has failed to claim a Champions League spot during his 20-year tenure at Emirates Stadium, which may explain the Gunners’ approach to scouting their new opponents. Article continues below…

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    'He had a positive game' – Wenger delighted with latest Mkhitaryan outing

    The Armenia international contributed yet another assist for his new club as they outmuscled Ostersunds in Sweden on Thursday Arsene Wenger singled out Arsenal new boy Henrikh Mkhitaryan for praise after the playmaker made another key contribution in the side’s Europa League victory on Thursday. Henrikh Mkhitaryan impressed with a busy midfield display as the Armenia international helped take down Ostersunds in the round of 32 clash. The former Manchester United star continues to settle into life at Arsenal after moving from Old Trafford in a swap deal that saw Alexis Sanchez switch to Old Trafford. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played…

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    Forsberg: I don’t dream of the Premier League every day

    Manchester United were reportedly interested in the Swede at the end of 2017, but he is not ready to push for a move away from the Bundesliga side RB Leipzig star Emil Forsberg has admitted that he is not in a hurry to depart the Bundesliga side, despite links to some of the top teams in the game. Manchester United were linked with the attacker in November and while that never came to fruition, speculation continues to surround the Sweden international. The 26-year-old is not, however, ready to push for a move to the Premier League, despite it being an ambition of his when growing up. Article continues below Editors'…

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    Ozil and Alexis committed to Arsenal, Mertesacker claims

    The Gunners’ star duo are out of contract at the end of the season, but that does not mean they do not give their all for the team, the defender says Arsenal veteran Per Mertesacker claims Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez remain committed to the Premier League club despite being in the final year of their contracts. Alexis 5/4 to score v Everton Both star players have been tipped to leave the Emirates Stadium after the Gunners failed to qualify for the Champions League, and Sanchez close to a switch to Manchester City late in the recent transfer window. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may…

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    What is Arsene Wenger's net worth and how much does the Arsenal manager earn?

    The Gunners boss is in the closing stages of his managerial career, but how much does he currently earn, and what is his net worth? Arsene Wenger’s time at Arsenal is now officially drawing to a close.  Despite the success the Frenchman has attained over his 22-year rule as Gunners boss, the hostility aimed towards the manager from supporters has almost certainly marked the end of his time in charge of the north London outfit.  Wenger had signed a deal until 2019, but he will step down from a role he thrived in for two decades at the end of the 2017-18 season. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert:…

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    'We weren't good enough' – Wilshere pulls no punches after Arsenal's Ostersunds defeat

    Despite his side qualifying for the last-16 of the Europa League, the midfielder acknowledged the Gunners were “nowhere near it” on Thursday Jack Wilshere felt Arsenal were guilty of underestimating Ostersunds after the Premier League club flirted with an embarrassing exit from the Europa League on Thursday. Arsene Wenger’s side appeared to be in complete control of the last-32 tie after cruising to a 3-0 win in the first leg on Swedish soil, giving them a comfortable cushion ahead of the return fixture in north London. However, Ostersunds scored twice in the space of 70 seconds in the first half at the Emirates Stadium to suddenly put the tie back…

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    Serie A title no longer a Napoli fantasy, it's their year – Bianchi

    The man who guided the club to their first ever league title has backed Maurizio Sarri’s side to bring an end to Juventus’ tight grip on the trophy Napoli’s current crop of stars can emulate the club’s heroes of 1987 and 1990 by winning the Serie A title this season, according to Ottavio Bianchi – the man who coached the Partenopei to their first Scudetto. After six years in Juventus’ shadow in the Italian top flight, Napoli have emerged as serious title contenders this season under Sarri’s guidance. With 14 games to play they sit one point clear of Juve and look set for a head-to-head battle to become champions…

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    Wenger: Wilshere has a contract proposal but nothing has changed

    With his current deal set to expire at the end of the season, the Gunners are still in the dark over the midfielder’s plans Arsene Wenger reiterated his hope that Jack Wilshere will sign a new contract with Arsenal as the midfielder nears the end of his current deal. Wilshere’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season, with Everton reportedly interesting in luring the midfielder to Merseyside. The Gunners came close to losing Alexis Sanchez on a free before agreeing to offload the attacker to Manchester United in a swap for Henrikh Mkhitaryan in January. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may…

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    Gattuso slams fragile Milan's 'embarrassing' Europa League defeat

    The Rossoneri boss was left fuming after they went down in Croatia, even though the side sealed qualification to the last 32 as group winners AC Milan coach Gennaro Gattuso accused his team of being mentally weak following their 2-0 defeat away to Rijeka in the Europa League. The Rossoneri conceded a goal in either half in Croatia in a disappointing end to an otherwise successful group stage campaign. While his side still advance as Group D winners, Gattuso continues to wait for a first win after watching struggling Benevento sensationally snatch a last-gasp equaliser in their Serie A clash on the weekend. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may…

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