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Arsenal

Havertz eyes successful World Cup despite long injury absence

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - First Leg - Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - March 11, 2026 Arsenal's Kai Havertz applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Round 16 - First Leg - Bayer Leverkusen v Arsenal - BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany - March 11, 2026 Arsenal's Kai Havertz applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

France and Brazil weigh up World Cup prospects in glamour friendly

Brazil will count on veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti to help them win their record-extending sixth World Cup.
Brazil will count on veteran coach Carlo Ancelotti to help them win their record-extending sixth World Cup.

Russo on target as Arsenal earn 3-1 win over Chelsea in Women's Champions League

Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Champions League - Quarter Finals - First Leg - Arsenal v Chelsea - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 24, 2026 Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring their third goal with Stina Blackstenius Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
Soccer Football - UEFA Women's Champions League - Quarter Finals - First Leg - Arsenal v Chelsea - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 24, 2026 Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring their third goal with Stina Blackstenius Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

Manchester City’s League Cup glory adds twist to English Premier League title race

From left: Manchester City players Matheus Nunes, Jeremy Doku, Rodri, Omar Marmoush, Erling Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Savinho and Nico O'Reilly celebrating with the trophy after beating Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final at Wembley in London on March 22.
From left: Manchester City players Matheus Nunes, Jeremy Doku, Rodri, Omar Marmoush, Erling Haaland, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Savinho and Nico O'Reilly celebrating with the trophy after beating Arsenal 2-0 in the League Cup final at Wembley in London on March 22.

Arsenal's Eze out of England friendlies due to calf injury

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Arsenal Training - Arsenal Training Centre, London Colney, Britain - March 16, 2026 Arsenal's Eberechi Eze during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Arsenal Training - Arsenal Training Centre, London Colney, Britain - March 16, 2026 Arsenal's Eberechi Eze during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Saliba ruled out of France squad, Lacroix called up as replacement

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Chelsea - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 1, 2026 Arsenal's William Saliba celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v Chelsea - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - March 1, 2026 Arsenal's William Saliba celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 23, 2026

A drone view showing a residential neighbourhood damaged by overnight Iranian missile strikes in Dimona, southern Israel, on March 22.
A drone view showing a residential neighbourhood damaged by overnight Iranian missile strikes in Dimona, southern Israel, on March 22.

Arteta wants final flop to fuel Arsenal's fire

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shakes hands with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after winning the Carabao Cup Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola shakes hands with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta after winning the Carabao Cup Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

Still the master, Guardiola fires timely reminder to Arsenal

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts REUTERS/David Klein EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts REUTERS/David Klein EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

Manchester City cut Arsenal down to size as O’Reilly double seals League Cup final

Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly celebrates with the trophy after winning the Carabao Cup REUTERS/David Klein EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
Soccer Football - Carabao Cup - Final - Arsenal v Manchester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2026 Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly celebrates with the trophy after winning the Carabao Cup REUTERS/David Klein EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

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