Arteta hopeful Madueke will be fit for Man City clash, rules out Saka

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said winger Noni Madueke has responded well after being forced off in Wednesday’s Champions League tie against Sporting and could be available for Sunday’s crucial Premier League clash at Manchester City.

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Italian football faces identity crisis as European exits follow World Cup woe

Italian football is at its lowest ebb in nearly 40 years after a wholesale European exodus at club level followed the nation's failure for the third successive time to qualify for the World Cup and compounded a leadership and structural crisis.

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Liverpool boss Slot hopes Isak's return can mitigate Ekitike loss

Liverpool striker Alexander Isak's return from injury could soften the blow of top scorer Hugo Ekitike's long-term absence, manager Arne Slot said on Friday ahead of his side's weekend Premier League meeting with rivals Everton.

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Coventry promoted to Premier League after 25-year absence

Coventry City ended their 25-year absence from the Premier League with a 1-1 draw at Blackburn Rovers to secure promotion from the Championship on Friday.

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Fatigued Ronaldo threw up after Al-Nassr match, coach says

April 16 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo played through illness and vomited after leaders Al-Nassr claimed a 15th straight Saudi Pro League victory with a 1-0 win over Al-Ettifaq, coach Jorge Jesus said.

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Inter closing in on title as Champions League race intensifies

April 16 (Reuters) - Inter Milan can move closer to a 21st Serie A title with a win against lowly Cagliari this weekend while a frantic race for the Champions League qualifying places begins to heat up.