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Arsenal rally from 3-0 down, wins for Atlético and Benfica

Arsenal rally from 3-0 down, wins for Atlético and Benfica
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TUESDAY Bournemouth 3-3 Arsenal (Daniels 16, Wilson 20pen, Fraser 58; Sánchez 70, Pérez 75, Giroud 90+2)Minus Mesut Özil, who did not travel due to illness, Arsenal mounted a fightback from 3-0 down inside the last 20 minutes. Olivier Giroud salvaged the Gunners, playing against ten men after the dismissal of Simon Francis (83), an unlikely point when he twisted his body to head in the equaliser from Granit Xhaka's cross.Las Palmas 0-2 Atlético Madrid (Koke 24, Griezmann 51)Koke's right-footed strike was added to early in

What Julian Draxler can bring to Paris

What Julian Draxler can bring to Paris
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Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Julian Draxler, who has agreed a deal until 2021 to join from Wolfsburg – and the French champions will be looking for the German international to add impetus to their attack.Ligue 1 title winners in each of the last four seasons, Paris trail Nice and Monaco at the winter break this time round, and slipped to second place in UEFA Champions League Group A on matchday six – setting up a last-16 tie against Barcelona next month. The hefty

Ten-man Manchester City beat Burnley

Ten-man Manchester City beat Burnley
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MONDAY Manchester City 2-1 Burnley (Clichy 58, Agüero 62; Mee 70)Josep Guardiola's men claimed the points against mid-table Burnley despite playing an hour with ten men following Fernandinho's dismissal. Two goals in five second-half minutes did the damage, with Gaël Clichy hitting only his third in 301 Premier League appearances for the Sky Blues and Arsenal. City close to within two points of second-placed Liverpool.Does Agüero make your Team of 2016?

Giroud wondergoal helps Arsenal beat Palace

Giroud wondergoal helps Arsenal beat Palace
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SUNDAY Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace (Giroud 17, Iwobi 56)Olivier Giroud's brilliant improvised finish was his second in as many starts, following his strike in the Boxing Day success against West Brom. Petr Čech made some fine saves, and Alex Iwobi made it 2-0 with what was the 20-year-old's first headed goal for the first team. The Gunners are up to third in the Premier League table, moving above fellow group stage contenders Manchester City.SATURDAYLeicester City 1-0 West Ham United (Slimani 20)The English ... UEFA.com - News

Welcome boost for Leicester, Manchester City lose

Welcome boost for Leicester, Manchester City lose
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SATURDAY Leicester City 1-0 West Ham United (Slimani 20)The English champions picked up only their second win in ten Premier League matches thanks to Islam Slimani's first-half strike. The Algerian's first goal since 26 November proved enough for Claudio Ranieri's team to claim an important three points that lifted them away from the relegation zone. Leicester have now won five league games this season – all at home.Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City (Wijnaldum 8)Josep Guardiola's City lost more ground in the Prem... UEFA.com - News