Real Madrid did not choose to sign a midfielder in the summer, following the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in successive years. It was a decision that has been hotly debated, with the club

Arsenal will play in their first cup final in six years, aiming to put their recent lack of silverware behind them by lifting the Carabao Cup at Wembley.

The Spaniard’s foot injury could prove to be a big blow to Arsenal’s title charge.

Despite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces - just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.

Sunderland have never won in 16 Premier League away games against Arsenal (D5 L11), only visiting Liverpool more often without a victory in the competition (17). Arsenal are unbeaten in their last 18 home league games against Sunderland (W13 D5) since a 2-1 loss at Highbury in November 1983.

The Gunners have a 3–2 lead to protect on home soil in Tuesday‘s second leg.

It was supposed to be a press conference to discuss the second leg of Manchester City’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Newcastle United.

All you need to know about the second leg of the EFL Cup semifinal between Arsenal and Chelsea.