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Arsenal star gives England boss Gareth Southgate cause for concern ahead of Ivory Coast game

Arsenal right-winger Nicolas Pepe scored a sensational goal this evening (Friday) in Ivory Coast's 2-1 defeat to France in an international friendly.

Transfer rumours: Salah, Haaland, Neto, Raphinha, Botman, Nunez, Sarr

Barcelona manager Xavi is determined to bring Liverpool and Egypt striker Mohamed Salah, 29, to the Nou Camp as the cash-strapped Catalan giants look set to miss out on main target Erling Braut Haaland. (Mundo Deportivo, in Spanishexternal-link)

Giroud on the spot in France comeback win over Ivory Coast

MARSEILLE, France : Olivier Giroud defied the doubters again as he marked his France comeback by scoring his 47th international goal when the world champions beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in a friendly on Friday.

Watch: Arsenal’s Nicolas Pepe scores wonderful solo goal for Ivory Coast

Nicolas Pepe’s future at Arsenal remains uncertain but he provided a timely reminder of his ability with a wonderful solo goal for Ivory Coast in their international friendly against world champions France.

Paul Robinson says Newcastle should only sign ‘phenomenal talent’

Newcastle United’s defensive record has left a lot to be desired this season, with the Magpies sitting are 17th in the Premier League for goals conceded (49) and joint-17th for clean sheets (4).