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Rémi Garde sits on the steps to the entrance of Arsenal’s old Highbury stadium. ‘It is difficult for me to imagine the end for Arsène Wenger’ says the former Gunner. Photograph: Graeme Robertson for the Guardian

Rémi Garde: ‘I Am Sad to Read Criticism of Wenger, the Bad Words’

by Amy Lawrence | May 7, 2017 | Sports

London – Flooded with tantalising possibility, the temptation for Didier Deschamps to pick his next France squad merely by drawing lots must have some traction. The new wave of talent to burst on to the scene is impossible to ignore as they have sparkled in...

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Clockwise from top-left; Tom Cleverley failed to impose, Joe Ledley starred for Crystal Palace, Alexis Sánchez provided Arsenal relief, and Jonny Evans and company will give Diego Costa a true test. Composite: Rex/Getty/Reuters

Premier League: 10 Talking Points from the Weekend’s Action

by Guardian Sport | Dec 6, 2016 | Sports

1) Long-term Matip injury would be significant Hands have been wrung and doom predicted about Philippe Coutinho’s injury, likely to keep him out of the Liverpool team until next month. And to an extent, rightly so: he has been their most impressive attacking threat...

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Alexis Sánchez, right, celebrates scoring the first Arsenal goal in their 3-1 win against Bournemouth. Photograph: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

Dangerous Alexis Sánchez the riving force of Arsenal’s attack

by Michael Cox | Nov 30, 2016 | Sports

Arsenal’s 3-1 victory against Bournemouth perfectly summarised their recent performances: three shots on target and three goals. It means their total for November, traditionally the month where Arsène Wenger’s side endure a slump in form, is 10 goals from just 11...

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Jürgen Klopp’s vibrant Liverpool are the early pace-setters and along with Chelsea and Manchester City have combined effectiveness with entertainment. Photograph: Seconds Left/Rex/Shutterstock

Liverpool and Chelsea Reap Premier League Rewards of European Absence

by Paul Wilson | Nov 16, 2016 | Sports

Time does not really stand still during international breaks, it just tends to feel that way because a fortnight is a ludicrously long pause in the frantic pace of the domestic programme. A break suggests three or four days somewhere sunny. Two weeks is more like a...