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Unai Emery’s side are on the look out for a new goalkeeper with Arsenal open to offers for 36-year-old Petr Cech and backup option David Ospina, both of whom have one year remaining on their current contracts. It’s likely that Ospina will depart Emirates Stadium this summer and Emery will be hoping that the shot stopper has an impressive World Cup with Colombia to increase his transfer fee. Emery is also targeting a new defensive midfielder and a deal for 22-year-old Sampdoria star Lucas Torreira looks likely to be completed after the World Cup....

The under-fire Gunners boss has seen calls for him to stand down at the end of the season intensify amid a testing run of results. ‘Wenger has final word on his future’ Struggles on the field have heightened the unrest in the stands, with certain sections of a disgruntled fan base taking to the streets and sky with their protests against the current coaching regime. Wenger, though, has remained dignified throughout and attempted to steer clear of further fanning the fans by announcing a decision on his future....

That player was Aaron Ramsey, who Unai Emery deployed at the tip of his midfield diamond against the Blues. EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL LIVE STREAM:In the United States (fuboTV) | In Canada (DAZN) Ramsey didn’t score either of Arsenal’s goals, and he didn’t set either of them up, but his importance to the home side’s victory was huge nonetheless. Arsenal was dominant at the Emirates, and having taken a two-goal lead into the break thanks to strikes from Alexandre Lacazette and Koscielny, the Gunners never looked like they would surrender their lead....

This will be followed by two away games at Stoke and Liverpool. Arsenal will then play newly promoted Southampton - Oxlade-Chamberlain’s former club at home on 15th September. Arsenal will kick-off their FA Cup campaign on January 5th. The first derby of the season will be played at The Emirates in mid-November with the reverse fixture scheduled on March 2nd. The Boxing Day will feature an encounter against West Ham United at home....

After the Gunners had taken the lead on Manchester United on the way to a 2-0 Premier League victory, television cameras captured several man in Arsenal track tops passing around a bag of Maltesers behind Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Conte: Chelsea need transfers They also were spotted with a Pepsi cup that appearaed to be from the concession stand. The confectionary’s appearance appeared to befuddle Gary Neville. The former Manchester United defender was on the Sky Sports broadcast and stopped his commentary to ask, “Are they passing Maltesers on the bench behind?...

Ozil is out of contract at the end of the season, and the Germany international playmaker is no closer to signing a new deal, tipped to follow Alexis Sanchez out of Emirates Stadium amid reported interest from Jose Mourinho’s United. The 29-year-old worked with Mourinho during the pair’s time together at Real Madrid and Wright conceded Ozil would flourish in Manchester. “I think he’s that type of player who will drag a team by its bootlaces through a game, but if your team is playing well, he’s going to sprinkle stardust all over the place,” Wright told Sky Sports when asked if he thought Ozil would perform better at United....

The Arsenal midfielder, 24, was interviewed by police after voluntarily attending a west London police station. Ex-Man Utd star signs for Orlando City Switzerland international Xhaka was at Heathrow’s Terminal 5 where he was saying goodbye to his fiancee’s footballer brother Leonard Lekaj, who had arrived late for his flight back to Germany and was not allowed to board. The alleged abuse was then directed at a staff member, although Goal understands Xhaka denies saying the “f*cking white bitch” words attributed to him by the complainant....

The 31-year-old, who is heading to World Cup 2018 this summer , was away with England at Euro 2016 when talk of a transfer to Emirates Stadium surfaced. The Gunners were prepared to make a move after seeing Vardy inspire Leicester to an unlikely Premier League title triumph, but he ultimately opted against entering into talks following lengthy deliberations. “It wasn’t an irritation,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live on an uncertain period in a memorable career....

Armia had three goals and the Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 4-2 on Friday night for their fourth victory in six games. “It feels good,” Armia said, “but I think for our group it doesn’t matter who scores the goals right now. We just need to get wins. … The most important thing for us is just to finish real well and get some momentum going into the next game....

During a special edition of “Ask Arn Anything” on The Enforcer’s YouTube channel, Arn Anderson revealed that WWE Hall of Famer, the late,Bruno Sammartino would be his number one entrant to his own wrestling Hall of Fame: Rey Mysterio in Arn Anderson’s Hall of Fame? Continuing to discuss names worthy of a place in Arn Anderson’s wrestling Hall of Fame, The Enforcer brought up the name of current RAW Superstar, Rey Mysterio....

Medics and police responded Thursday evening in Boston, Lincolnshire, to find the injured girl lying in the street with a stab wound. She could not be saved and Lincolnshire Police launched a murder probe that has left the local community “rocked to the core.” Investigators revealed two people had been arrested in connection with the stabbing which they believe to be an “isolated incident.” Speaking at the scene the following day, Chief Superintendent Kate Anderson said: “Officers were called to the scene on Fountain Lane at around 6:20 p....

It was a definite setback for Arsenal as they always seem to have bad luck against the Blues. The north London side have failed to score against the Blues in the league for nine-and-a-half hours now. After this result, they drop to third while Guus Hiddink’s side move up to 13th with 28 points – one behind Everton. Here are the player ratings from the game. Arsenal Petr Cech – 7/10...

The first half may have ended goalless, but there was plenty of good football on display. Leicester packed their midfield and set up defensively, allowing Arsenal on to them. The Gunners fashioned plenty of chances, with Lacazette spurning some great opportunities created by his wide players. Arsenal’s attacking impetus disappeared in the second half, and once Jamie Vardy came on, the narrative was set. It played out like a script - a swift counter attack sent Cengiz Under free down the right and he lofted in a beautiful cross for Vardy to score with consumate aplomb, and earn Leicester all three points....

Two goals from Diogo Jota either side of a strike from Mohamed Salah in the second half secured a huge win for Jurgen Klopp’s embattled defending champions. The victory revived Liverpool’s flagging Champions League hopes as the Reds are now just two points behind Chelsea, who were thumped by West Brom earlier in the day. The Gunners, following another flat performance on the night, have their European ambitions all but squished now, as they languish in ninth place, seven points behind West Ham despite playing a game more....

Arsenal Player Ratings GK: Alex Runarsson: 6.5/10 Arsenal fans have been waiting a long time to see their new no.2 and tonight they got their wish. Although the Gunners weren’t playing the most formidable of opponents, Runarsson ensured he was sharp and switched on throughout the games. When called upon, he responded well by claiming 2 crosses and making 1 save. RWB: Cedric Soares: 6.5/10 It seems as though Thursday nights will be the only time Arsenal fans see Cedric Soares....

However, Valencia successfully picked up an away goal. This leaves Emery’s side with some work to do next week. The North Londoners will try to keep a clean sheet and if possible, increase the goal margin when they play at Mestalla Stadium. Nevertheless, most of Arsenal players deserve praise for their hard work this time. They dominated the game and did not give too many chances for Valencia to attack....

It was a somewhat uneventful first half, however, Arsenal managed to break the deadlock after a beautiful flowing move. Reiss Nelson picked up Calum Chambers on the right with a crossfield pass, the Englishman volleyed the ball into the box, and Martinelli headed the ball home for the lead. The Gunners continued prodding the Forest defence after the break, and in the 71st minute their persistence paid off as the returning Holding rose to head the ball past the Forest keeper from a Nelson corner kick....

Speculation that Gazidis – who oversaw Unai Emery’s appointment to replace Arsene Wenger in May – will depart for Italy has been rife for some time. Now the move has been confirmed, with Raul Sanllehi, currently head of football relations at the Emirates Stadium, to become head of football when Gazidis heads to Milan. Arsenal’s chief commercial officer Vinai Venkatesham will take over the role of managing director at the same point....

Elsewhere, West Ham stayed alive with a goalless draw at Shrewsbury and Tottenham scored three goals in eight second- half minutes to see off the challenge of League One side AFC Wimbledon. Championship side Forest revived memories of their glory years under Brian Clough, putting 13-times winners Arsenal to the sword in an incident-packed 4-2 win at the City Ground. Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who made nine changes to the side that drew with Chelsea in the Premier League in midweek, defended his team selection for the third-round tie....

Kick-off was delayed by an hour after thousands of travelling fans arrived at the stadium without tickets after marching through London. There were then scuffles with stewards as some supporters, who had managed to get into the stands, attempted to force their way into the away section. The Bundesliga club have been punished for crowd disturbances, setting off fireworks, throwing objects and acts of damage. In addition to the fine, they have been given a ban from selling tickets to an away game in UEFA competition, which has been deferred for two years....