How David Raya became the best goalkeeper in the Premier League Futsal with his brother, books on the law of attraction and a gritty loan spell at non-League Southport gave the Spaniard the skillset to thrive at Arsenal

Thibaut Courtois jokingly took himself out of the debate when asked, back in November, to name the world’s three best goalkeepers, instead choosing Jan Oblak, Alisson — and David Raya. Recent points-saving saves for Arsenal might justify that.
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Arsenal go nine points clear as Martin Zubimendi and Viktor Gyokeres strike Arsenal 3 Sunderland 0: Fine strike from Spaniard and double from revitalised Swede secure three points for Mikel Arteta’s side against Sunderland at Emirates

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Razor-sharp Kai Havertz shows up wayward Viktor Gyokeres Arsenal 3 Kairat Almaty 2: German forward has a hand in all three goals but Gyokeres’s errant finishing costs him potential hat-trick as Arsenal end group phase with perfect record

Razor-sharp Kai Havertz shows up wayward Victor Gyokeres

German forward has hand in all three goals but Gyokeres’s errant finishing costs him potential hat-trick as Arsenal end group phase with perfect record
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Razor-sharp Kai Havertz shows up wayward Victor Gyokeres Arsenal 3 Kairat Almaty 2: German forward has a hand in all three goals but Gyokeres’s errant finishing costs him potential hat-trick as Arsenal end group phase with perfect record

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Champions League fixtures and results live: Liverpool, Tottenham latest Final league-phase matches take place as Newcastle face PSG, Tottenham travel to Eintracht Frankfurt and Manchester City chase key win at home to Galatasaray

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Blip, wobble or something more serious? Arsenal’s struggles analysed Seemingly no longer able to grind out wins, Arsenal’s season will come to resemble the past two if they cannot handle the pressure of another title challenge

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Mikel Arteta calls for mental strength after Arsenal booed at Emirates Manager tells his players to ‘show togetherness and unity’ after 3-2 home defeat by Manchester United cuts lead in title race to four points

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I’m in love with an Orthodox Jew. Would I get circumcised at 36?

When comedy writer Max Olesker meets Eliana, the attraction is instant. But to marry, he must agree to the hardest conversion in the world — and circumcision

Why have Arsenal struggled in semi-finals under Mikel Arteta? North London side have lost six and drawn two of their eight semi-finals since lifting FA Cup in 2020 — so what needs to change for Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea?

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Scott Parker illustrated: manager who puts his emotions in a sketchbook As curtain goes up on new Premier League passion play, the Burnley manager tells Gary Jacob how he is coping with the pressures of being in the top flight again

Scott Parker illustrated: Burnley manager who puts his emotions in a sketchbook

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How can Crystal Palace turn their summer around? Uncertainty about European spot has left club in limbo and with number of unresolved issues, including threat of losing Marc Guéhi and Eberechi Eze

After Glasner comments how can Crystal Palace turn their summer around?

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Oliver Glasner hints at Crystal Palace exit after summer of frustration Manager wants a bigger squad to be competitive in Europe and says he could ‘have the same fate’ as captain Marc Guéhi, with both in the final year of their contracts

Oliver Glasner hints at Crystal Palace exit after summer of frustration

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Arsenal add Morgan Rogers to list of attacking targets Any deal to acquire the versatile England midfielder from Aston Villa would be costly, while Igor Paixão is an alternative to Nico Williams and Leroy Sané

Arsenal add Morgan Rogers to list of attacking targets

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Make-or-break summer for Graham Potter after slow start at West Ham Though head coach still has the goodwill of supporters, he needs potentially disruptive and painful reset that could involve 15 players leaving the club

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Daniel Muñoz: from tough streets of Medellin to mixing with ultras Relentless attitude of Colombian, who James Rodriguez hailed as ‘the best full back in the world’, will be crucial if Crystal Palace are to overcome Aston Villa and reach FA Cup final

Crystal Palace Daniel Muñoz: from tough streets of Medellin to mixing with ultras

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Declan Rice now has confidence to back talent every coach has seen in him Dominance of display against Real Madrid felt like new territory for self-effacing midfielder – but his former manager David Moyes was not surprised to see him rise to the occasion

Declan Rice now has confidence to back talent every coach at West Ham and Arsenal has seen in him

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David Hockney: still a fashion icon at 87

Yellow Crocs! Pink suits! Rugby shirts! Ahead of his new blockbuster exhibition, we explain why the artist continues to be a darling of the fashion set

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How Diego Maradona became a symbol of protest for millions

As the footballer’s doctors go on trial over his death in 2023, the World Cup winner’s legacy lives on

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‘Our 1982 heroes were 100 per cent better than this Aston Villa team’ As Unai Emery’s side seek to emulate European Cup winners, three of them, Tony Morley, Peter Withe and Nigel Spink, reflect on then and now with extraordinary frankness

Peter Withe, Nigel Spink and Tony Morley reminisce about Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup triumph and contrast with today’s team who are one step from quarter-final. “1982 heroes were 100 per cent better than this Aston Villa team”

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‘Our 1982 heroes were 100 per cent better than this Aston Villa team’ As Unai Emery’s side seek to emulate European Cup winners, three of them, Tony Morley, Peter Withe and Nigel Spink, reflect on then and now with extraordinary frankness

Peter Withe, Nigel Spink and Tony Morley reminisce about Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup triumph and contrast with today’s team who are one step from quarter-final. “1982 heroes were 100 per cent better than this Aston Villa team”

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Bukayo Saka’s injury denies Arsenal their most lethal weapon — his corners Firepower, speed and an inspirational left winger could make difference for future title challenges, plus having England man fit again to deliver at set pieces

Arsenal’s most lethal weapon this season, the corner, no longer as potent since Bukayo Saka’s injury
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Bukayo Saka’s injury denies Arsenal their most lethal weapon — his corners Firepower, speed and an inspirational left winger could make difference for future title challenges, plus having England man fit again to deliver at set pieces

Arsenal’s most lethal weapon this season, the corner, no longer as potent since Bukayo Saka’s injury
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Could Arsenal sell William Saliba to shed ‘nearly men’ tag? Philippe Coutinho’s exit was a catalyst for Liverpool’s first title in 30 years. With Mikel Arteta’s side set to come up short again, they may have to try something similar

Arsenal’s in-tray …. contracts of star players, appointing a sporting director, elite signings, injuries, disciplinary record….
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Graham Potter offered West Ham job with Julen Lopetegui set to be sacked Former Chelsea head coach promised money to spend on new signings this month if he accepts contract at Premier League club until end of the season

Graham Potter offered West Ham job with Julen Lopetegui set to be sacked

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Arsenal v Newcastle: clash of the dark-arts specialists Disruptive, time-wasting tactics and the trading of barbs between managers Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe have added spice to Carabao Cup semi-final tie

Arsenal v Newcastle: clash of the dark-arts specialists

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Five-star Liverpool continue relentless away form against West Ham West Ham United 0 Liverpool 5: Luis Díaz, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, Trent-Alexander Arnold and Diogo Jota all on target as Arne Slot’s side go eight points clear

Five-star Liverpool continue relentless away form against West Ham

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How Bill Foley has propelled Bournemouth to such dizzy heights Under the leadership of the American billionaire Bill Foley the club have made smart decisions on and off the pitch and are now dreaming of Europe

How Bill Foley has propelled Bournemouth to such dizzy heights

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13 shots, 77% possession – but Arsenal still fail to break Everton down Arsenal 0 Everton 0: Mikel Arteta’s side drop Premier League points in successive weekends as they spurn chances and run out of ideas against dogged defence

Arsenal 0 Everton 0: 13 shots, 77% possession – but Arsenal still fail to break Everton down

Mikel Arteta’s side drop points in successive weekends as they spurn early chances and run out of ideas against dogged defence

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Sloppy Spurs held as Tom Cairney scores for Fulham and is sent off

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Frank Lampard: Ex-British stars overly judged as bosses – give us a chance New Coventry head coach Frank Lampard says British managers deserve more of a chance after lukewarm reception from fans following the sacking of Mark Robins

Frank Lampard: Ex-British stars overly judged as bosses – give us a chance

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