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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal begin their Europa League campaign with a trip to Switzerland to face national champions FC Zurich on Thursday evening Arsenal kick-off their UEFA Europa League campaign with a tricky trip to face Swiss Super League champions FC Zurich in Group A on Thursday evening. The Gunners have returned to European football after…

ARSENAL are taking on League One Oxford United in the FA Cup third round RIGHT NOW! The headline team news is that Bukayo Saka STARTS for the Gunners in a strong XI, with the returning Emile Smith Rowe on the bench. Arsenal are wearing their all-white limited edition kit that they sported during their defeat at Forest last season. Kick-off: 8pm TV…

On Monday afternoon, Gareth Bale announced his retirement from football at the age of 33. Wales' record goalscorer of all-time will be remembered for many things, golf springs to mind, but it shouldn't be forgotten that he was one of the best footballers of his generation. Bale won 16 major trophies during his time at Real Madrid, including five…

Oxford United may not have envisaged a more robust opponent in the FA Cup third round, as they host Arsenal at the Kassam Stadium. The League One outfit have managed to progress beyond this round in three of the last six years. However, they have not crossed the fifth-round mark in their history. They had done better than last year when they got…

Arsenal's Premier League charge will take a brief pause this weekend as they're in FA Cup action away at Oxford United on Monday night. The dark arts of Eddie Howe's robust Newcastle frustrated the Gunners last time out as they were held on home soil. Their lead at the top was subsequently cut down to five points after Manchester City squeaked past…

In their final match before the 2022 World Cup begins, the United States will look to turn things around in a Tuesday friendly against Saudi Arabia in Murcia, Spain. The USMNT fell 2-0 to Japan in their last outing on Friday and it was a match that exposed several weaknesses for manager Gregg Berhalter and his squad. Most concerning, the Americans…

With the USA vs. Netherlands World Cup match on Saturday having almost every sports fan in America watching, there is plenty of betting excitement for the game. Making things even more exciting is this weekend's BetMGM Bonus Code ROCKYBET, which gives new customers $200 in free bets. A user must place a $10 bet on the USA vs. Netherlands match to…

Early in the Major League Soccer season, Atlanta United finds itself in seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. More surprising, last year's Supporters Shield winners, the New England Revolution, are fourth from the bottom in the East. The two sides meet for the first time this season in Atlanta, where Atlanta United has yet to lose a…

Goalkeeper Matt Turner of the United States reacts during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan) DOHA, Qatar (AP) - American soccer hopes to be ascendant, to challenge the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA in the…

USMNT need win versus Iran to advance to Round of 16 The US men's national team face a must-win game at the 2022 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, closing Group B play against Iran in hot pursuit of a Round of 16 place. Kickoff is set for 2 pm ET on FOX, Telemundo, Foxsports.com and Peacock. Not a whole lot of news to dig into today. Instead of looking…

ARSENAL have been dealt a blow as reports suggest that William Saliba is keen on a move to PSG. The defender has been one of the standout players in the Premier League since returning from his loan spell in Marseille. However, it was his time at the Ligue 1 club that has alerted PSG to his talent and it is now claimed that he would be open to a…

BUKAYO SAKA is still in talks with Arsenal over extending his contract with the club and the Gunners are confident of striking a deal, it's been reported. There is confidence throughout that they will agree a deal once Saka is back from the World Cup with England. Meanwhile, youngster Charlie Patino has returned to the Arsenal training ground…

After the four-year wait, the new edition arrives at a new time of year (the end of fall) and in a new host country (Qatar) and, unlike four years ago, the United States men's national team will be part of the show. As the clock ticks down toward Sunday's soccer kickoff, the Times-Union takes an A to Z look at the 2022 World Cup, plus some of the…

FORMER Arsenal star Santi Cazorla has revealed he is hoping for an incredible return back to the club. The Spanish magician said: "Of course, I would like to come back, I have to wait if the club thinks about me, if I can help in something - as a coach or a sporting director." Meanwhile, the Gunners are locked in negotiations with Gabriel…

Gregg Berhalter takes his team into the World Cup having already won the 2020 Concacaf Nations League and 2021 Gold Cup. He was also a part of the USA side that reached the World Cup quarter-finals in 2002. Having recently lost to Japan, USA drew 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in their final warm-up match before heading to Qatar for the World Cup finals.…

As United States Men's soccer fans know all too, this national team is not equipped to compete on the world's stage. They currently hold+110000 odds to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar according to our partners at BetOnline.ag - tied with Serbia and Switzerland for 14th best overall. Nowhere to be found above is team USA! The US Men's National team…

The 2022 World Cup squads are close to being confirmed and we are collating all of them as they are made official. From surprise call-ups to the agony of injury, there has been so much news swirling around which 26 players from each country will be named in their national team squad for the World Cup in Qatar. National team managers have some huge…

Clashes between England, Iran, the United States and Wales mean World Cup Group B is laced with political tension, but also boasts the highest average FIFA world ranking of any of the sections in Qatar - making it, at least technically, the'Group of Death'. Despite heading to the Middle East on the back of a six-game winless run, England…

Arsenal face a tough task of defending their place at the top of the Premier League this weekend. The Gunners will make the trip to west London to take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. While Mikel Arteta's team are in fine form, they will not find it easy against Graham Potter's Blues, despite their 4-1 loss at Brighton last week. The home…

Leeds (15) v AFC Bournemouth (14) Leeds will be without forward Luis Sinisterra, who has been ruled out until after the World Cup break due to foot ligament damage. Tyler Adams (calf) returned to action in last week's win at Liverpool but Stuart Dallas (fractured femur) and Adam Forshaw (ankle) remain long-term absentees. Bournemouth will be…

Chelsea host Arsenal in a huge London derby at Stamford Bridge on Sunday as the Blues aim to slow down the Gunners. Graham Potter's Chelsea will be looking to respond to their humbling 4-1 defeat at Brighton last weekend as the Blues are struggling for consistency with formations, personnel and results all very unpredictable. They did beat Dinamo…

Chelsea to draw 1-1 with Arsenal- 6/1! At 6/1, a £10 bet would return £70! League Winner Early Payout Offer Only available to new and eligible customers. Bet restrictions and T&Cs apply. London's two most decorated clubs meet for the 206th time, in a crucial clash at the top of the Premier League table. After 12 games, it is Arsenal who lead the…

After their wobble in Eindhoven last week, Arsenal still have work to do if they are to secure the bye into the Europa League round of 16 that comes with topping their group. They should be confident of victory against a Zurich side that lies at the bottom of the Swiss top flight but Mikel Arteta's side were put through the ringer when they went to…

Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Arsenal v Zurich in the Europa League on Thursday. BT Sport 2, 8pm Thursday Arsenal to win 3-0 1pt 13-2 Hills Arsenal to win 4-0 1pt 9-1 Hills Arsenal Emile Smith Rowe will be out until after the World Cup and Mohamed Elneny and Oleksandr Zinchenko have yet to resume…

Arsenal will win their Europa League group on Thursday when they face Zurich as long as they match what PSV Eindhoven do against Bodo/Glimt in the other game. The Gunners were comprehensively beaten by PSV last time out, which threatens their place at the top of the standings. Only the group winner will bypass the Europa League preliminary knockout…

Defeat in Eindhoven on Matchday 5 means Arsenal must claim at least a point against bottom-of-the-group FC Zurich on Thursday night to progress into the Europa League round of 16. The Gunners could've secured top spot against PSV last week but they were instead beaten soundly by the Eredivisie outfit. As a result, PSV are just three points adrift…

Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven had UEFA Champions League expectations last season but fell short. However, both are making the most of their 2022-23 UEFA Europa League campaigns and hoping to use this competition for growth and as a potential avenue back to the Champions League when they meet Thursday on Paramount+ . Arsenal advanced to the knockout…

ARSENAL will back boss Mikel Arteta with £50million of hard cash in the January transfer window to prevent their title bid being wrecked by burn-out. Arteta wants to add at least two more players to his squad to help them maintain their blistering start to the season. And owner Stan Kroenke is ready to finance another spending spree despite…

The United States secured their spot in Qatar after finishing third in Concacaf World Cup qualifying. They ended the octagonal standings with 25 points - the same as Costa Rica - but a superior goal difference ensured Gregg Berhalter's men clinched one of the three automatic qualifying spots alongside Canada and Mexico. It was a suitable redemption…

The Chris Waller numbers continue to astound as the master trainer fell just short of $50m in prizemoney with 352 winners while the Wizard of the West headed east to put his wares on show landing 189 winners to be the most prolific jockey in the land. James McDonald kisses the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Quinn Rooney-Getty Images THE NATIONAL HONOUR…

The Premier League takes a break from the 13 of November through to the 26 of November to accommodate the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It will be the first time the domestic football season in Europe has paused for an international tournament. Here is a look at some of the Arsenal players who will feature in the competition and their chances of lifting…

Arsenal are out to preserve their perfect record in the Europa League when they visit Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. The Premier League side have won their first two matches in the competition to put them top of Group A. However, a difficult task awaits them as they take on a Norwegian side in fine form on home soil. The hosts have shown they are strong…

Arsenal will be looking to make it three wins out of three in the Europa League tonight when they travel to Norway to face Bodo/Glimt. A statement victory saw Arsenal beat Liverpool 3-2 in the Premier League on Sunday, keeping the Gunners at the top of the league and proving Mikel Arteta's side are genuine title contenders. And now, the Gunners…

Arsenal did a professional job on the Norwegians at The Emirates last week and they are a short-priced favourite to follow up that win away from home. The Gunners top the Premier League and they also top Europa League Group A with two wins from two and the 1/2 about an away win looks about right. But we will leave the odds on alone and instead get…

The Premier League goes on hold for the entire tournament, the first to take place during a European season. Championship games resume on the weekend of December 10/11, when the quarter-finals take place. Those divisions lower in the pyramid will play through the competition. For some, the confidence boost of playing in the world's biggest football…

Mikel Arteta's Arsenal will aim to continue their strong start to the season with another victory when they face Kjetil Knutsen's Bodo/Glimt in Group A of the Europa League Arsenal take on Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in their second Europa League Group A game of the season on Thursday - aiming for an eighth win of the campaign. The Gunners are…

Having played a game fewer than their opponents Arsenal will bid to claim top spot in Europa League Group A on Thursday but will be well aware of the potential banana skin that Bodo/Glimt represent. The Norwegian champions stunned Roma with a 6-1 win in last year's Europa Conference League and are unbeaten in matches with PSV Eindhoven and Zurich…

Arsenal hoping to buck trend High-flying Arsenal have been made slight favourites by the bookies to beat Liverpool on Sunday. It's the first time in many a year that the Gunners have been chalked up as likely winners, but to do so will mean bucking a worrying trend. The Gunners have emerged victorious in just one of their last 14 Premier League…

Arsenal hoping to buck trend High-flying Arsenal have been made slight favourites by the bookies to beat Liverpool on Sunday. It's the first time in many a year that the Gunners have been chalked up as likely winners, but to do so will mean bucking a worrying trend. The Gunners have emerged victorious in just one of their last 14 Premier League…

ARSENAL are locked in a battle with Chelsea for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports. The Gunners interest has been reignited in the 6ft 3in Serbian striker as they look to add to their attack, but the Blues could swoop. Chelsea have already recruited ex-Arsenal frontman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but the 22-year-old could be a…

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Arsenal continue their Europa League group stage campaign when they entertain Bodo Glimt at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. The Gunners continued their superb start to the new season with an impressive 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby at the weekend. It ensured they remain top of the Premier League table with 21…

With the EPL season already underway for leading teams, the table is slowly taking shape as first-choice lineups become clearer after closing the summer transfer window. For many Premier League players, that means playing regularly as either a squad member, a starter or a substitute. But what about the EPL players on the sideline or out of the…

The United States Men's National Team play their final tune-up before the upcoming 2022 World Cup in November when they take on Saudi Arabia in an international friendly on Tuesday. The USMNT, who face Wales in their first World Cup match on Nov. 21, played their first friendly since June on Friday and suffered a 2-0 loss to Japan. Saudi Arabia had…

The U.S. Men's National Team begins its final pre-World Cup stretch when the team takes on fellow World Cup participant Japan in a friendly match on Friday at the Düsseldorf Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany. The match is the first for the USA since the team played to a 1-1 draw with El Salvador in June. After playing Japan, the Americans will face…

With games every four days, the depth of the United States will be tested at the World Cup with Gregg Berhalter needing to dig deep to use his entire 26 man roster. But he likely didn't expect to need to go beyond his projected 26 during this international window. With Tim Weah, Antonee Robinson, Zach Steffen, and Yunus Musah sidelined, Berhalter…

Reports state that an American billionaire is leading a group who are in exclusive talks to buy Premier League side Bournemouth. Per our partners in the UK at Sky Sports, Bournemouth's current owner Maxim Demin is in'advanced talks' with a group led by Bill Foley, who owns the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Foley, 77, is said to be the main man…

Matt Turner knows well there are concerns over his change in employer this summer, leaving behind a starring role at the New England Revolution for his current backup perch at Arsenal. Those worries are only heightened by the US men's national team being a short two months away from the FIFA 2022 World Cup, going from being the 2021 MLS Allstate…

Gregg Berhalter, coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, has made clear the door will not close for inclusion on the World Cup roster until the 26-man squad is named Nov. 9. That said, the list that Berhalter revealed Wednesday for the final pair of tuneups this month did seem to narrow his inventory. There were no surprising call-ups but…

The Houston Dynamo have a quick turnaround as they welcome the New England Revolution to PNC Stadium tonight. We talked to Jake Catanese from The Bent Musket to get some insight on the Revs. Dynamo Theory (DT): New England went from a Supporters' Shield season last year to fighting to make the playoffs in 2022. What has been the biggest reason…