Mikel Arteta believes triumphing over Bayern Munich in the Champions League last eight will take Arsenal to the next level as he told his players to “write a different story” at the Allianz Arena.

The Gunners head into Wednesday’s second leg locked at 2-2 with Thomas Tuchel’s Bayern after .

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Defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday has since dented Arsenal’s Premier League title bid as attention now turns to Europe once again.

had lost seven last-16 ties in succession before returning to the Champions League this season – three times to Bayern.

Arteta, though, feels reaching a semi-final against either holders Manchester City or record 14-time winners Real Madrid would elevate Arsenal.

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Man Utd legend Peter Schmeichel thinks Thomas Tuchel has the authority and pedigree to take on the job at Old Trafford if the Red Devils sack Erik ten Hag.

They have struggled for consistency in the Premier League this season with .

The Red Devils hopes of finishing in the top four are officially over with that result with fourth-placed Aston Villa now 13 points ahead with only four games to play.

Man Utd also crashed out of European competition before Christmas, after finishing rock bottom of their Champions League group, but they do have the chance of ending their season on a high with an FA Cup final against arch-rivals Man City to come.

However, Ten Hag s future remains up in the air and could hinge on their success in the FA Cup final but .

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Man Utd midfielder Donny van de Beek insists he certainly cannot rule out a return to Eredivisie giants Ajax in the summer transfer window.

The Netherlands international has had a disastrous time at Old Trafford since making a £35m move in August 2020 from Ajax.

Van de Beek has made just 35 Premier League appearances over the last four years with the midfielder struggling to show anywhere near the form he showed to help Ajax to a Champions League semi-final the year before he joined.

Man Utd sent Van de Beek on loan to Everton in the second half of the 2021-22 season, where he also failed to impress, while he joined Eintracht Frankfurt on a temporary deal in January with the German club having an option to buy this summer.

However, transfer expert Fabri…

Kylian Mbappe s bodyguard clashed with Formula One legend Martin Brundle ahead of Sunday s Monaco Grand Prix with a transfer announcement days away.

played his final game for PSG before moving to Real Madrid on Saturday as Luis Enrique s side beat Lyon 2-1 in the French Cup final. This means they have done the league and cup double this season as they finished nine points ahead of AS Monaco to win the Ligue Un title.

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The France international is having a bit of downtime before this summer s European Championships and he was at the Formula One on Sunday as he attended the Monaco GP.

As part of Sky Sports race coverage, F1 legend Brundle conducts an infamous pre-race grid walk where he encounters drivers and celebrity guests.

Fabrizio Romano has named two potential alternatives to Erik ten Hag after Manchester United were turned down by Thomas Tuchel.

endured a rough second season at Man Utd as they finished eighth in the Premier League, while they exited the Champions League and Carabao Cup prematurely.

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s season did end on a high, though. They produced one of their best performances of the season to beat Man City 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley.

This cup win has booked Man Utd a place in the Europa League, but Ten Hag s future is still in doubt

Ex-Bayern Munich boss Tuchel has also been mentioned as a possible replacement and it has emerged that the German boss has had a meeting with Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

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Gareth Southgate has been slammed for misusing three England players after the Three Lions disappointing 1-1 draw against Denmark on Thursday.

England underwhelmed in their opening fixture against Serbia but got over the line with a 1-0 win.

Thursday s match against Denmark was a shambles, however. They went 1-0 up thanks to Harry Kane before Morten Hjulmand s equaliser from long range.

Southgate s side were outplayed by the Danes but sit top of Group C with qualification on the cards.

The England manager has been heavily criticised once again for his pragmatic approach after his players notably dropped back after taking the lead.

He made some bold substitutions against Denmark, bringing Kane off for Ollie Watkins, but the biggest talking point r…

New Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has made a prediction for the transfer window as Arne Slot completes his first press conference as Reds boss.

A lot of change has occurred off the pitch this summer with Jurgen Klopp leaving and being replaced by Slot, .

Michael Edwards also returned to Anfield as FSG s CEO of football but there has so far been no transfer activity in or out of the club over the summer.

And speaking at a joint press conference on Friday with new boss Slot, Hughes insisted he expected a quiet July in the transfer market.

Hughes said on transfer plans:  When there are major competitions during the summer a European Championship, Copa America and the Olympics as well there s a lot of football being played, naturally the atten…

Bologna are still looking for more money to sell Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal this summer but not from the Gunners, according to reports.

The Serie A defender had an impressive first season for Bologna, making 33 appearances in all competitions and helping them qualify for the Champions League by finishing fifth in Serie A.

Calafiori moved to Bologna from Swiss side Basel last summer with a 50 per cent sell-on clause inserted into the agreement as he moved to Italy.

It was reported 12 days ago that a deal for to sign Calafiori was expected but Bologna are still yet to give the green light for the Gunners to seal the transfer.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has moved to ease fears from Arsenal fans that the deal could collapse by insisting that the It…

According to reports, Manchester United are closing in on signing Bayern Munich star Noussair Mazraoui after submitting their opening offer.

have already paid around £90m this summer to sign Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee from Lille and Bologna. They are also close to signing former Arsenal youngster Chido Obi-Martin.

The Premier League giants are working on several more deals as co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his new-look recruitment team look to ensure they have a much better season after finishing eighth in the Premier League last term.

They are currently in talks with Bayern Munich to sign right-back Mazraoui and centre-back Matthijs de Ligt.

Mazraoui is being targeted as a replacement for Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who is being targeted by Premier League r…

Manchester City have been warned that the distant resolution of their hearing into the 115 alleged breaches of financial fair play will do as much damage to them as the Premier League.

City won a fourth consecutive Premier League title last season as they pipped Arsenal to the championship on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign, their second title since 115 charges were laid against them by the Premier League in February last year.

Pep Guardiola’s side face a significant points deduction or if found guilty of the alleged breaches, which include failing to provide accurate financial information for nine separate seasons.

The state-owned club have also been charged with failing to co-operate with the investigation and handing over documents as required.

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