The Welshman felt the Gunners responded to some of their recent critics with a diligent display and an important result in a crunch Europa League tie Aaron Ramsey says Arsenal’s 2-0 win over AC Milan at the San Siro proved they have “plenty of characters” in the team. The Gunners ended their four-game losing streak in all competitions with an impressive victory in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie with the Serie A side. First-half goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan, his maiden effort for the club, and Ramsey were enough to put the visitors in a commanding position ahead of the return game at the Emirates Stadium and reduce…

The Sporting boss is wary of the problems the Atletico Madrid man will pose in the Europa League, comparing him to Lionel Messi Atletico Madrid talisman Antoine Griezmann is more difficult to defend against than Lionel Messi, according to Sporting CP head coach Jorge Jesus. Sporting visit the Wanda Metropolitano in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday, with both clubs looking to salvage continental campaigns stunted by Champions League group-stage exits. Jesus’ side finished third in a tough Group D topped by Barcelona, although the use of man-marking tactics proved effective in keeping Messi scoreless over two meetings. Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi…

The Toffees lost 5-1 to the Italian side on Thursday evening, leaving the interim manager fuming at the final whistle David Unsworth suggested some of his Everton players fell below “the minimum requirement” of giving their all in Thursday’s 5-1 thrashing at home to Atalanta. Already eliminated from the Europa League, Unsworth named a much-changed XI at Goodison Park, where the Toffees found themselves still in the game at 2-1 down with four minutes of normal time remaining. Everton 7/2 to beat Southampton 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 &…

The striker’s first outing in a month ended at half-time, which the Gunners boss revealed was always his intention Arsene Wenger has revealed Danny Welbeck’s half-time withdrawal at Cologne on Thursday was pre-planned and not due to a recurrence of his groin injury. The striker was making his first appearance since October 14 in the 1-0 Europa League loss, but came off at the break for Alex Iwobi. Arsenal 8/5 to beat Burnley to nil 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…

The Gunners lost 1-0 to Cologne in the Europa League on Thursday, leaving their manager frustrated with the standard of his team’s finishing Arsene Wenger was left ruing his Arsenal’s finishing as the Gunners were beaten 1-0 by Cologne in the Europa League despite dominating most of Thursday’s match. The defeat ultimately did not matter in the grand scheme of things for Arsenal, as the draw between BATE and Red Star Belgrade in Belarus meant that they qualified as Group H winners regardless. Arsenal 6/10 to win at Burnley Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping…

Some of Europe’s top teams will be competing in the Europa League this season and the competition has been ongoing since the start of the summer Manchester United qualified for the Champions League by virtue of the fact that they won the Europa League and plenty of top clubs will be aiming to replicate that this season. Arsenal will compete in the tournament this year having finished fifth in the Premier League, as will Ligue 1 giants Lyon and La Liga outfit Villarreal, so fans are guaranteed top-level football. Get odds on who will win the Europa League Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have…

The ties have been set for Europe’s premier and secondary competitions, with some exciting match-ups in store. Here’s how it went down 13:03 – That’s a wrap! ⚽ ? The semi-final draws are all complete and there are lots of juicy narratives emerging ahead of the games at the end of April. You can stay on top of all that as well as the latest news and reaction from the draws with Goal. Don’t forget to stay in touch as well and you can share your thoughts with us on Facebook and Twitter. Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for…

After being taken from a transport vehicle the trophy has been recovered, according to officials in Leon The Europa League trophy is back in safe hands after it was reportedly taken from a transport vehicle in the Mexican city of Leon.  Authorities Guanajuato state, in central Mexico, claimed that the trophy has been taken after an event in the city while on tour, but was soon recovered.  The authorities tweeted out an image of the trophy safely laid in cloth to prove that it was in friendly hands, but did not provide more detail of the incident.  Article continues below Editors' Picks Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already…

The Gunners drew 2-2 with CSKA Moscow on Thursday to progress 6-3 on aggregate, but their manager was worried when they were 2-0 down Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal were “on the ropes” against CSKA Moscow before a late salvo secured a 2-2 draw in Thursday’s second leg and a 6-3 aggregate win in the Europa League quarter-final. The Gunners took a 4-1 first-leg lead to Russia but found themselves 2-0 down and on the back foot early in the second half, with Fedor Chalov and Kirill Nababkin taking CSKA to within one goal of going through. Wenger had switched to a five-man defence at the break but his side were consistently…

The Wales international is almost certain to miss both Europa League games against Ostersunds and could sit out the the Cup final against Man City Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is a major doubt for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The Wales international scored a hat-trick in the 5-1 Premier League thrashing of Everton at the start of the month but was forced to miss the 1-0 defeat to Tottenham due to a groin problem. Ramsey did not travel with the squad for the first leg of the Europa League last-32 tie with Ostersunds this week and Wenger also expects him to miss the return…