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This season, the quality of the Premier League’s Champions League race feels a little diluted. The barriers to entry are being lowered, with the Premier League having now secured an …
Is this a low-quality race for Champions League qualification, or evidence of a competitive Premier League? Read More
Sporting CP’s heartbroken players slowly trudged around the perimeter of the Estadio Jose Alvalade pitch, applauding the home supporters. In return, they were given a rousing standing ovation, just like …
Arsenal’s season will be judged on results and nothing else Read More
Arsenal secured a late win over Sporting CP in what had been a mostly cagey — and sometimes tepid — first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon. With …
Sporting CP 0 Arsenal 1: Gyokeres’ timid return, Raya’s superb saves and Arteta’s savvy subs Read More
Arsenal arrived in Lisbon in need of a mighty kick start. At a vulnerable point of their season, they craved a spark to resurrect their conviction. It came via a …
Arsenal were at risk of losing their way. In Lisbon they rediscovered their identity Read More
Aaron Ramsey has announced his retirement from professional football. The 35-year-old has called time on a career that began in 2007 and saw him make 551 appearances for Arsenal, Cardiff …
Aaron Ramsey: Former Wales and Arsenal midfielder announces retirement Read More
Luis Suarez is one of those players who always seems to be right in the thick of the action. Since the start of 2026, the 28-year-old has already crashed home …
How the ‘other’ Luis Suarez replaced Viktor Gyokeres’ goal threat at Sporting Read More
Gabriel sustained a knock in Saturday’s loss at Southampton Alex Pantling/Getty Images Gabriel, Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard will return for Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP …
Arsenal’s Gabriel, Declan Rice, Leandro Trossard to return vs Sporting CP – Mikel Arteta Read More
This is an updated version of an article first published in January. Rui Borges was coaching in amateur football seven years ago, but 2026 has seen him continue to defy …
Sporting CP’s Rui Borges: From amateur coaching to historic match against Arsenal Read More
The last time Viktor Gyokeres graced the pitch at Sporting CP’s Estadio Jose Alvalade in May 2025, he scored his 53rd goal of the season. His 82nd-minute strike in a …
How Sporting view Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres ahead of Champions League return – ‘A beast mentally’ Read More
Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday, The Athletic discusses three of the biggest issues raised by the weekend’s action. With the Premier League campaign on hold before it enters …
The Briefing: Could Arsenal end the season empty-handed? Will the FA Cup help or hinder Leeds survival hopes? Read More