SUNDAY Eibar 0-4 Barcelona (Denis Suárez 31, Messi 50, Luis Suárez 68, Neymar 90+1)An apparent ankle injury for Sergio Busquets was the only negative for Barcelona as they posted a fourth successive victory in all competitions to return within two points of Liga top dogs Real Madrid, who hold a game in hand. Luis Suárez and Lionel Messi both struck their 15th league goals this term, Messi grabbing his 12th in 12 matches in all competitions. ©Getty Images< ... UEFA.com - News
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Round-up: Barcelona, Arsenal and Draxler all shine
Swansea 0-4 Arsenal (Giroud 37, Cork og 54, Naughton og 67, Alexis Sánchez 73)Olivier Giroud was on target for the fifth game running as the Gunners claimed all three points at a Swansea side managed by ex-Bayern assistant Paul Clement. Two second-half own goals gave the visitors breathing space before Alexis Sánchez capped an impressive personal display by getting on the scoresheet himself. Barcelona 5-0 Las Palmas (Luis Suárez 14 57, Messi 52, Arda Turan 59, Aleix Vidal 80) Luis Suárez scored twice and Lionel Messi
Arsenal and England stiker Kelly Smith retires
Kelly Smith, England's record goalscorer and a runner-up at UEFA Women's EURO 2009, has announced her retirement.Smith finished her international career in February 2015 and has since been playing solely for Arsenal – the forward's third spell at the club. The 38-year-old, who announced her retirement via a statement on her personal website, will now take up a full-time coaching role with the Gunners."A fantastic opportunity to pay back the club I love, and to nurture the next generation of female football talent," she said.
Big wins for Madrid and Paris, Arsenal, Napoli strike late
SATURDAYReal Madrid 5-0 Granada (Isco 12 31, Benzema 20, Ronaldo 27, Casemiro 58)Madrid made it 39 games unbeaten in all competitions – equalling Barcelona's Spanish record, set last term – to cement their place at the Liga summit. The Merengues will look to reach 40 undefeated against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey on Thursday. Napoli 2-1 Sampdoria (Gabbiadini 77, Tonelli 90+5; Hysaj og 30)Lorenzo Tonelli's last-gasp effort – his first goal in almost a year – earned third-placed Napoli an unlikely win. Though the hosts fell
Arsenal rally from 3-0 down, wins for Atlético and Benfica
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
Giroud wondergoal helps Arsenal beat Palace
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
Arsenal and Leicester beaten, Barcelona win in Doha
TUESDAY Everton 1-1 Arsenal (Coleman 44, Williams 86; Sánchez 20)Arsenal, who took the lead when Alexis Sánchez's free-kick was deflected in by Ashley Williams, were handed their first Premier League defeat since the opening weekend of the season. Williams atoned by heading in the winner from a corner. The Gunners would have gone top with a victory.