Bayern 1-2 Mainz (Robben 64; Samperio 26, Córdoba 86)Bayern suffered their first home defeat of the season, and their first loss in 13 matches in all competitions. Arjen Robben's second goal in three games was not enough to prevent a reverse that left Josep Guardiola's side five points clear of second-placed Dortmund. Bayern had won all of their previous 15 home games this season.Internazionale Milano 3-0 Juventus (Brozović 16 82pen, Perišić 49) (aet, Juve win 5-3 on penalties)Holders Juve looked certain to reach another Coppa Italia final when they beat Inter 3-0 in the home leg of their semi-final on 27 January, but they were under ...
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Wenger wants ruthless Arsenal against Barcelona
Possible lineupsArsenal: Čech; Bellerín, Mertesacker, Koscielny, Monreal; Ramsey, Coquelin; Walcott, Özil, Sánchez; Giroud. Out: Arteta (unspecified), Cazorla (knee), Gabriel (hamstring), Wilshere (calf/shin), Rosický (thigh)Doubtful: noneMisses next match if booked: Özil, Giroud, CampbellBarcelona: Ter Stegen; Dani Alves, Piqué, Mascherano, Alba; Rakitić, Busquets, Iniesta; Messi, Suárez, Neymar.Out: Rafinha (knee), Arda Turan (suspended)Doubtful: noneMisses next match if booked: Piqué...
Suárez shines for Barcelona, Arsenal leave it late
SUNDAYArsenal 2-1 Leicester (Walcott 70, Welbeck 90+5; Jamie Vardy 45pen)Danny Welbeck made an instant impact on his return from injury with a last-gasp winner as third-placed Arsenal moved to within two points of Premier League leaders Leicester. The England international, making his first appearance since 26 April 2015 for the hosts, came off the bench to nod Mesut Özil's free-kick past Kasper Schmeichel in added time. Jamie Vardy's first-half penalty had given the visitors the lead before the Foxes were reduced to ten after the interval, losing Danny Simpson to a second bookable offence. Theo Walcott struck nine minutes after entering the ...
Manchester City and Roma win, Arsenal held again
Sunderland 0-1 Manchester City (Agüero 16)City, who announced on Monday that Josep Guardiola will be taking over from Manuel Pellegrini in the summer, remain second, three points behind Leicester City, 2-0 winners against Liverpool. Sergio Agüero made the difference once more, controlling Jesus Navas's deflected cross before poking past Vito Mannone to take his tally to five goals in his last three league games.Arsenal 0-0 SouthamptonThe Gunners have picked up just three points from their least four Premier League outings and have dropped to fourth, below north London rivals Tottenham. Arsène Wenger's side trail Leicester by five point...
Leading trio stroll in Spain, Arsenal held at bay
SUNDAYLas Palmas 0-3 Atlético Madrid (Filipe Luís 17, Griezmann 68 89)Diego Simeone's team still hold sway in Spain after a hard-fought victory, Filipe Luís enjoying their only real chance of the first half but registering with a superb finish. Las Palmas came close to levelling, yet Antoine Griezmann sealed the points as he took his Liga tally this term to 12 goals from 20 appearances.Barcelona 6-0 Athletic Club (Messi 7pen, Neymar 31, Suárez 47 68 82, Rakitić 62)Barcelona took advantage of an early red card for Athletic goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz to stay within two points of Atlético with a game in hand. Iraizo...
Arsenal seek change of fortune against Barça
Arsenal FC hope it will be a case of third time lucky when they host FC Barcelona in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie.• The Premier League side have lost their two previous knockout ties against Barcelona, who won in England at this stage of the competition in both 2014 and 2015.Previous meetings• Arsenal came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 when the teams last met in London in the 2010/11 round of 16, Robin van Persie and Andrey Arshavin overturning David Villa's first-half goal. • Barcelona recovered with a 3-1 second-leg success in which Lionel Messi scored twice. Sergio Busquets had briefly given Arsenal h...
Atlético move above Barcelona, Arsenal on top
SATURDAYAtlético Madrid 1-0 LevanteMidfielder Thomas Partey struck with nine minutes to go to propel Atlético to the top of the Liga, bottom-of-the-table Levante having frustrated Diego Simeone's men in Madrid. Atlético had the better of the first half, and both Koke and Juanfran struck the crossbar in the second period, but they were able to take full advantage of Barcelona's earlier slip as the Ghanaian battled through to finish.