Arsenal have Sporting chance of making Europa League progress after Lisbon draw
Arsenal’s Europa League hopes are finely poised after a topsy-turvy first leg of their last-16 clash with Sporting Lisbon ended in an entertaining draw.
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Granit Xhaka calls out Arsenal's defending after draw with Sporting Lisbon - 'That cannot happen'
A disappointed Granit Xhaka has criticised Arsenal’s defending in the 2-2 draw at Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, stressing “that cannot happen”. A much-changed Arsenal took the lead in Portugal through William Saliba but they were quickly pegged back with Goncalo Inacio heading home from a corner following hesitancy from goalkeeper Matt Turner.
Paul Scholes calls on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to appoint 'less emotional' captain than Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United would benefit from a captain “who is less emotional” than Bruno Fernandes, according to BT Sport pundit Paul Scholes. The Portugal international, who is vice-captain to Harry Maguire, was heavily criticised for his performance in the shock 7-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, with his body language and perceived petulant behaviour raising eyebrows given his role in the team. Ad Despite the unwanted attention, Erik ten Hag has publicly backed Fernandes and stressed that he is “definitely” keeping him as the club’s vice-captain.
Arsenal held 2-2 at Sporting in Europa League round of 16
LISBON, Portugal: Premier League leader Arsenal were held 2-2 at Sporting Lisbon in their Europa League round-of-16 first-leg match Thursday. Hidemasa Morita’s own goal in the 62nd minute salvaged the draw for Arsenal ahead of the return leg at Emirates Stadium next Thursday for a spot in the quarterfinals. Morita deflected Granit Xhaka’s long-distance drive into his own net.
Why Paul Scholes thinks Bruno Fernandes might have to be stripped of Manchester United captaincy
Paul Scholes is backing Manchester United vice-captain Bruno Fernandes to learn from his performance during Sunday's 7-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, but has warned that the club might need to find an alternative option to don the armband.
Arsenal fight back to draw against Sporting Lisbon
Arsenal's Europa League hopes are finely poised after a topsy-turvy first leg of their last-16 clash with Sporting Lisbon ended in an entertaining draw.
Al Ittihad Vs Al Nassr: Ronaldo Cs Tumbang 0-1, Dikudeta dari Puncak Klasemen
Cristiano Ronaldo gagal membawa Al Nassr meraih kemenangan melawan Al Ittihad. The Global Club menyerah 0-1 dan dikudeta sang lawan dari puncak klasemen.
Sporting CP 2-2 Arsenal: Hidemasa Morita own goal salvages first leg draw for Gunners ahead of Emirates return
William Saliba was on target as Arsenal were held to a 2-2 draw at Sporting CP in the first leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie. The French defender nodded in Fabio Vieira’s corner on 22 minutes to open the scoring and net his third goal for the Gunners. Ad However, the visitors fell asleep at a similar set piece just past the half hour and Goncalo Inacio made goalkeeper Matt Turner pay for his indecision with a thumping close-range header.