Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed Arsenal s Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday after sustaining a calf injury.
The 31-year-old Gabon international had started all of Arsenal s first 13 top-flight games this season, but he missed the game at Goodison Park with what the north London club described as a tight calf .
Aubameyang has struggled for the Gunners this campaign, although he did end a run of 11 league games without an open-play goal with the equaliser in Wednesday s 1-1 draw against Southampton.
Willian replaced Aubameyang in the starting XI after the Brazil international had been dropped against the Saints.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang misses tonight s match with a tight calf
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Eden Hazard says Chelsea played like tigers to earn victory against West Ham in Antonio Conte s first match in charge of the club.
The Belgium international was named man-of-the-match after his penalty and Diego Costa s dramatic late winner either side of James Collins strike secured a 2-1 victory at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Hazard endured a miserable 2015-16 season, scoring only four goals in 31 Premier League games – but he was glad start afresh and play a key role in the morale-boosting derby victory.
It is good to be back on the pitch and winning in front of our supporters, the 25-year-old said to Sky Sports.
The first game in the season is always important. We did very well and played like tigers for 90 minutes.
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Lionel Messi has decided to retire from international duty following Argentina s Copa America final defeat by Chile
Argentina suffered yet another final defeat on Sunday night, suffering a Copa America final defeat against Chile on penalties following a 0-0 draw in normal and extra-time.
The failure was one too many for star player Lionel Messi, who revealed after the game that he has decided to retire from international football.
The defeat was compounded by the fact that the Barcelona star missed a penalty kick in the 4-2 spot-kick defeat.
Decided to retire after the defeat
Talking after the game Messi told the media: “It’s tough, it’s not the time for analysis,”
“In the dressing room I thought that this is the end for me with…
Roma have secured the sought-after signature of Greece defender Kostas Manolas on a five-year deal from Olympiacos.
Last season s Serie A runners-up have parted with €13million to sign Manolas, with a further €2m to follow if he reaches certain milestones.
Manolas had been a reported target for Arsenal who recently sold Belgium defender Thomas Vermaelen to Barcelona but Arsene Wenger has been pipped to the post by countryman Rudi Garcia.
The 23-year-old began his career at Thrasyvoulos and moved to Olympiacos in 2012 after three seasons with AEK Athens.
Two Greek Super League titles followed and Manolas was part of the Greece squad that made the last 16 of this year s World Cup in Brazil.
He played every minute in a defence that conceded just …
Hull City have secured the services of Southampton playmaker Gaston Ramirez on a season-long loan.
Uruguay international Ramirez joined Southampton for an undisclosed fee from Bologna in August 2012, widely reported to be a club-record £12million.
But the 23-year-old has struggled for consistent form and fitness on England s south cost, with 22 of his 45 Premier League appearances coming as a substitute.
Hull boss Steve Bruce commented: Gaston significantly improves our attacking options and I m delighted to welcome him to the club.
He is yet another quality addition as we look to build on what we achieved last season.
Ramirez s arrival at the KC Stadium comes amid a busy transfer deadline day for Hull.
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Marking their return from the international break over the weekend with a at home against Leeds, Arsenal are on course to make real Premier League history in 2023.
While the Gunners might have simply had their sights set on securing a Champions League return this season, Mikel Arteta’s young squad hold a five-point buffer over defending champions Manchester City.
Now firmly sat in pole position to lift a first Premier League crown since way back in 2004, Arteta’s recruitment policy over the past 12 months has played a crucial role in Arsenal’s success this season.
With the likes of Alexander Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus making an immediate impact since arriving from the Etihad last summer, it is no secret that the Gunners are already planning behind the sc…
Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov has denied suggestions he was lazy during his time at Manchester United.
The 31-year-old scored 57 goals in 149 games during four years at Old Trafford after Sir Alex Ferguson prised the Bulgarian away from Tottenham.
But despite winning an English Premier League title and finishing top goalscorer in 2010/11, Berbatov defended himself against claims he did not try hard enough as a United player.
I left Manchester United with my head held very high, the 31-year-old told The Sun.
I gave 100 percent and no-one could doubt my performances, especially when you compare how many minutes I actually played.
I was the Premier League s top goalscorer in 2010/11 and never wanted to be on the bench.
Perh…
Market: Flamengo win
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Looking to extend on what has been a stellar purple patch, a high-flying Flamengo will make the trip to the Neo Química Arena when they face off against Corinthians on Sunday night.
Starting with the hosts, while Corinthians might have managed to hang onto a 2-1 victory away at Cuiabá in midweek, many will feel that Sylvinho s side were lucky to have left with maximum points. Largely outplayed on the road, Timão do have the look of a side who are seeking some stability since opening the 2021 campaign. Bringing an end to their back-to-back Serie A defeats and recording just their second victory since June 24th earlier in the week, the one-time Lyon boss will now be desperate for his side to find some form on home soil. Last se…
´I´d be careful if I´m Real Madrid, Liverpool or Man City´ – Hamann claims Bellingham lacks discipli
Jude Bellingham has been accused by Dietmar Hamann of lacking discipline in his game, with the former Germany midfielder urging suitors to be aware of the teenager s shortcomings.
Liverpool and Real Madrid are among clubs to have been linked with a move for the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, who could move on at the end of the season.
Any potential buyer may have to put up over €100million to prise Bellingham away from BVB, where his performance level has been reflected by him being handed the captaincy at times this term.
Hamann sees flaws in England international Bellingham s game, however.
The former Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich midfielder said: I m not quite sure about Bellingham. He s an incredibly talented player who has extraordina…
Juventus are preparing a massive bid for Paul Pogba of Manchester United, according to .
The Old Lady, having won the Serie A for the eight consecutive year, are set on winning the Champions League and establishing themselves as commercially one of the biggest clubs in the world. To that end, they are prepared to part with €120 million in order to re-sign their former midfielder, whom they sold to United three years ago for around €100 million.
Pogba had a torrid 2018/19, going through a spat with Jose Mourinho who started the season at the helm at Old Trafford. He was a target of constant criticism from the media too, as well as from the fans in the stands. He has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid after admitting that playing for the Spanish giants wou…