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Fit again Lookman eager to face ‘special’ Arsenal in UCL

Ademola Lookman has declared himself fit and ready to face Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League semi final first leg at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano tomorrow. The Atletico Madrid forward missed the club’s last two La Liga matches after suffering an abductor complaint in the Copa del Rey final. Lookman returned to full training with his teammates on Monday, easing fears that he could miss the crucial clash against the Premier League side. He said he feels much better and is focused on helping Atletico reach the Champions League final. The Nigeria international described Arsenal as a “special” team and admitted the tie carries extra emotion for him because of his London roots. He grew up in the city and began his professional career there, making the semi final a meeting of his past and present. Lookman has made a […]

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Simeone says Atletico chasing redemption against Arsenal

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says his team are chasing redemption when they face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League semi final on Wednesday. Atletico recently suffered a painful defeat in the Copa del Rey final and are under pressure to deliver a major trophy for their fans. The Spanish side will host Arsenal at the Civitas Metropolitano, where Simeone wants his players to draw strength from the atmosphere and show courage and character. He said the club owes its supporters a big European night after tens of thousands of them travelled to Seville for the cup final only to return home disappointed. Simeone admitted that Atletico have experienced many painful near misses in recent years, including Champions League final defeats in 2014 and 2016. He believes this semi final offers another chance for the team to […]

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Atletico Madrid suffer fresh injury scare ahead Arsenal UCL showdown

Atletico Madrid have suffered a new injury concern after midfielder Pablo Barrios limped off during their 3–2 La Liga win over Athletic Club just days before their Champions League semi final showdown with Arsenal.​ Barrios was restored to the starting lineup on Saturday as Diego Simeone rotated his squad following the recent defeat to Elche, with the coach clearly managing minutes ahead of the European tie. However, the youngster was unable to complete the game and had to be substituted shortly before the hour mark, making way for Johnny Cardoso.​ The club later confirmed that Barrios felt muscular discomfort in his left thigh, with further medical tests scheduled to determine the extent of the problem. The manner of his withdrawal and his visible discomfort on the pitch have raised serious doubts over his availability for both legs of the semi […]

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EPL: Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival

Arsenal can reclaim top spot in the Premier League this weekend while Tottenham Hotspur face a desperate scrap for survival at the bottom of the table. Mikel Arteta’s side go into the round level with Manchester City on 70 points after 33 matches, with both teams boasting a goal difference of +37. City lead only on goals scored and are on FA Cup duty against Southampton, giving Arsenal the chance to move back above them when they host Newcastle on Saturday evening. The Gunners saw a nine point advantage evaporate and lost 2–1 to City at the Etihad last weekend, but they are viewed as having the easier run in on paper. If they beat or even draw with Newcastle, they will return to the summit, and they also play before City again next week, meaning they could be six […]

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Champions League: Atletico sweat on Lookman ahead of Arsenal showdown

Atletico Madrid are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of Ademola Lookman ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi final first leg against Arsenal after the Super Eagles forward was ruled out of Wednesday’s La Liga clash with Elche. The club’s medical department confirmed that Lookman and strike partner Alexander Sorloth finished Saturday’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad with discomfort and have now been placed on individual training programmes away from the main squad. Atletico said tests carried out by their medical staff advised “maximum caution” to avoid aggravating the players’ conditions. “As a precaution, they will follow an individualised plan in the coming days, working outside the group,” the club statement noted, according to reports in Football Espana. The decision effectively rules both players out of the midweek league fixture, with Atletico prioritising their availability […]

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Man City host Arsenal in decisive title showdown

Manchester City and Arsenal face a crucial Premier League showdown on Sunday that could shape the destination of the title. Arsenal travel to the Etihad Stadium with a six point lead over second placed City as they chase a first league crown since 2004.​ Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said he is not bothered by criticism of the team’s recent poor form but admitted they must improve for what he called a title defining match. Arsenal have won only one of their last five games in all competitions. They lost the League Cup final to City, were knocked out of the FA Cup by second tier Southampton and suffered a damaging league defeat to Bournemouth. Their progress to the Champions League semi finals also came after a nervous goalless draw that completed a narrow 1 to 0 aggregate win over Sporting […]

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Man City will have ‘psychological edge’ over Arsenal in title showdown – Rooney

Wayne Rooney says Manchester City will hold a psychological advantage over Arsenal in the Premier League title race because of their experience and composure in decisive moments. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster clash at the Etihad Stadium, the former Manchester United striker noted that City’s familiarity with winning titles under Pep Guardiola gives them a mental edge. He argued that Guardiola and his players are better equipped to stay calm under pressure than Arsenal’s relatively younger squad. “I think City will have the edge on that, just purely the manager and players they’ve got. They will be able to stay a little calmer than the Arsenal players,” Rooney said on The Wayne Rooney Show. He added that teams on a poor run of results often slip into a negative mindset that can damage performance. “When you go on a run […]

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Arsenal title hopes suffer setback in Bournemouth defeat

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes were dealt a major blow as they lost 2 1 at home to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. Victory would have given the Gunners a 12 point lead over second placed Manchester City before Pep Guardiola’s side play Chelsea on Sunday, but instead they missed the chance to stretch their advantage. Bournemouth started the game more confidently and took the lead when Junior Kroupi finished from close range after Adrien Truffert’s deflected cross fell kindly to him in the box. Arsenal responded before half time and levelled when Viktor Gyokeres smashed in a penalty after Ryan Christie was penalised for handball while trying to block a shot. With the score at 1 1 and tension rising, Mikel Arteta turned to his bench in the second half, introducing Eberechi Eze, Leandro Trossard and 16 year old […]

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Arsenal suffer title blow with 2 1 home loss to Bournemouth

Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes suffered a setback as they lost 2 1 at home to Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. Junior Kroupi put the visitors ahead in the 17th minute, finishing from close range after a deflected cross fell kindly to him in the box. Arsenal equalised in the 35th minute when Viktor Gyokeres fired in a penalty after the ball struck Ryan Christie’s outstretched hand inside the area. Manager Mikel Arteta made three attacking substitutions early in the second half, bringing on Eberechi Eze, 16 year old Max Dowman and Leandro Trossard to add more creativity and pace in the final third. Despite the changes, Arsenal struggled to break down Andoni Iraola’s organised Bournemouth side and created few clear chances. Bournemouth restored their lead in the 74th minute with a flowing move finished by Alex Scott, who drilled […]

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Havertz strikes in stoppage time as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage at Sporting

Kai Havertz snatched a dramatic stoppage‑time winner as Arsenal earned a 1 0 away victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of their Champions League quarter final in Lisbon. Mikel Arteta’s side arrived under pressure after back to back domestic cup disappointments but found a late moment of quality to tilt the tie in their favour. Both teams hit the crossbar in an open first half, with Sporting’s Maximiliano Araújo denied by a fingertip save from David Raya before Noni Madueke rattled the frame directly from a corner at the other end. Chances remained limited after the break, and Raya had to produce a big stop to keep out a close range header from Geny Catamo with just minutes left. The decisive moment came in the 90+1st minute when substitute Gabriel Martinelli floated an excellent ball over the Sporting […]

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