Mikel Arteta convinced Arsenal can beat Real Madrid on ‘biggest night of career’
Mikel Arteta said he is convinced Arsenal can beat Real Madrid and write their own story by winning the Champions League.
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Thibaut Courtois declares himself ‘fully fit’ for Real Madrid’s clash at Arsenal
Thibaut Courtois has handed Real Madrid a major injury boost by declaring he is “fully fit” for his side’s Champions League clash against Arsenal.
Bengaluru edge Mumbai to spoil Bumrah’s return in IPL
MUMBAI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru survived a batting blitz from Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya to win a thriller by 12 runs on Monday in the IPL and spoil Jasprit Bumrah’s return from an injury. Mumbai named Bumrah in the XI as the India bowler returned three months after he missed the final day of the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney due to a back injury. Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli and skipper Rajat Patidar hit 67 and 64 to steer Bengaluru to 221-5 after being invited to bat first at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. In reply, Pandya smashed a 15-ball 42 and Tilak Varma struck 56, but five-time champions Mumbai finished on 209-9 for their fourth defeat in five matches this season. Hardik’s elder brother and Bengaluru spinner Krunal Pandya held his nerve to bowl the final over when Mumbai needed 19 runs but lost three wickets including two on the first two balls. Krunal, a left-arm spinner, returned figures of 4-45 in Bengaluru’s third win in four matches. Patidar was named player of the match, but said, “This award goes to the bowling unit. It is not easy to stop any team, especially at this ground, and the way they have done it, was incredible.” “The way the fast bowlers executed their plans was amazing.
Rippers, Marc Leishman sweep both trophies on demanding Blue Monster
MIAMI: The all-Australian Ripper GC team held a preseason training camp in January on the Blue Monster at Trump National Doral. The weather was cold, misty and windy. The 10th fairway was inaccessible. The conditions were brutal — but the payoff came Sunday at LIV Golf Miami.
Bukayo Saka ‘really happy’ at Arsenal but in no rush to sign new contract
Bukayo Saka said he is in “no rush” to sign a new contract but admitted it was “pretty clear” that he wants to commit his future to Arsenal.
Comeback man Siraj’s 4-17 helps Gujarat to hat-trick of IPL wins
HYDERABAD: Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj on Sunday said his omission from the Indian team made him ready for IPL as his 4-17 helped Gujarat Titans hammer Sunrisers Hyderabad for a third straight win. Hyderabad-born Siraj kept up his bowling form in the T20 tournament this season with nine wickets in four matches and kept down hosts Hyderabad to 152-8. Skipper Shubman Gill hit an unbeaten 61 as Gujarat, champions in their debut season in 2022, overhauled the total with 20 balls and seven wickets to spare for their third victory in four matches. It was Siraj’s second successive match-winning show after he returned 3-19 against his former team Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday. Siraj, who was dropped from the ODI Champions Trophy that India won last month, said the break made him work on his bowling. “At the start (of the break), I could not digest,” Siraj said after being named player of the match. “But then I explained to myself that I have so many things planned. It (selection for Champions Trophy) was not to be, but I concentrated on my mindset, my fitness.
Virgil van Dijk says ‘progress’ made in talks over new Liverpool contract
Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk has indicated there has been “progress” in talks over a long-awaited new deal to keep him at Anfield.
Ivan Juric reportedly leaves Southampton following relegation
Ivan Juric has left his role as Southampton manager following confirmation of the club’s Premier League relegation, according to reports.