Arsene Wenger hit out at “scandalous” officiating by referee Tasos Sidiropoulos as Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League having suffered a 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. With the last-16 tie all-but sewn up after the Bundesliga champions ran out 5-1 winners in Germany last month, the pressure on Wenger has intensified after his 10 men lost by the same margin on Tuesday night – the biggest aggregate loss for an English club in the Champions League.
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Arsenal news: Ancelotti feels sorry for Arsene Wenger
LIVE: West Ham vs Chelsea… Fabregas and Carroll start as Conte’s side look to open up 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League DON’T wear club colours and DON’T leave two streets: Manchester United warn fans against ‘attracting attention’ amid fear of violence in Russia We’ll decide when you leave… not you! Wenger warns Sanchez over bid to quit Arsenal as pair share frosty handshake Now that’s what you call a pair of gloves! Cech starts wearing giant A 120 set that stretch all the way up his forearms with a disc to tighten them Sanchez tells Arsenal he’s off as it emerges he was axed by Wenger after storming out of training session SANCHEZ Q&A: Chile star’s Arsenal career appears to be coming to an end… so, where has it gone wrong? Welcome to the new Orlando stadium where the ‘Purple Wall’ is all-standing and flares are encouraged in the ‘smoke device area’ Wenger claims … (more)
Bayern routs Hamburg 8-0 with Lewandowski hat trick
Bayern Munich gave Hamburger SV another thrashing at home in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with Robert Lewandowski scoring a hat trick in an 8-0 rout before coach Carlo Ancelotti took pity on the visitors. After several lackluster performances in the league, Bayern stepped up a level against Hamburg, playing at pace with determination and commitment, dominating possession and forcing the game.
Bayern pulls off injury-time draw in Berlin in Bundesliga
Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front left, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.
Bayern Munich v Arsenal Betting Special: Lewandowski leads the way but Giroud is the value play
While Carlo Ancelotti is spoilt for choice in attack, Al Hain-Cole is backing the France international to come up with the goods at the Allianz Arena Having conceded five goals when they last visited the Allianz Arena, Arsenal’s defence will be braced for a difficult evening when they take on Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Punters backing any pre-match market will be rewarded with a risk free in-play bet to the same stake on the big game, up to 50 per customer .
Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017
He may be a superstar, but Lionel Messi doesn’t take his foot off the pedal in practice, as this short montage of his training-field strikes demonstrates. Read the whole story EPL last-place team Swansea City signed 28-year-old left back Martin Olsson, who has played who has played 40 times for Sweden, from second-tier Norwich City.
Buttner: I’m no Man Utd failure – I did what Steven Gerrard couldn’t
The left-back made 28 appearances for the English club over two years, but insists he did not fail there and is a better player for the experience Alexander Buttner has denied the idea that he failed at Manchester United and has vowed to show his strength upon his return to Vitesse. The left-back signed for the Arnhem club this week, signing a contract that keeps him in the Eredivisie until 2019.
Bayern winger Robben fit for crunch game against Leipzig
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will be able to count on fit-again winger Arjen Robben when they host second-placed RB Leipzig on Wednesday in the final league match of the year, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday. Soccer Football – Atletico Madrid v Bayern Munich – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group D – Vicente Calderon, Madrid, Spain – 28/9/16 Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben warms up before the match Reuters / Paul Hanna MUNICH, Germany: Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich will be able to count on fit-again winger Arjen Robben when they host second-placed RB Leipzig on Wednesday in the final league match of the year, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday.