Thomas Tuchel insisted Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were desperate to play for England against Japan after the Arsenal stars pulled out of the squad ahead of Tuesday's friendly.

Tuchel defends Rice and Saka after England withdrawals

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi has withdrawn from the Spain squad due to knee pain, becoming the 10th senior player to return to the Premier League leaders during the international break.

Zubimendi joins Arsenal withdrawals from international squads

As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday's League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question.

Man City's League Cup glory adds twist to title race

Manchester City punished Kepa Arrizabalaga's howler in the League Cup final against Arsenal as Nico O'Reilly's double sealed a 2-0 win at Wembley on Sunday.

Man City win League Cup as O'Reilly sinks Arsenal after Kepa blunder

Mikel Arteta said Sunday's League Cup final against Manchester City would be a defining moment for Arsenal as they seek to shed their tag of "nearly men".

Arsenal must prove they are winners in League Cup final - Arteta

Pep Guardiola believes Sunday's League Cup final against Arsenal is the acid test of his side's "level" as Manchester City aim to get their season back on track.

League Cup final a 'big moment' for Man City - Guardiola

The Champions League's last-16 stage delivered an unusually stark reckoning for the Premier League, with only Arsenal and Liverpool advancing from the six English clubs that reached the knockout rounds.

UCL exposes Premier League limits as English clubs exit early

The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals are set, and Europe’s elite are preparing for a blockbuster April as the road to the 2026 final in Budapest takes shape. Following the conclusion of the Round of 16, eight clubs have booked their place in the last eight, delivering a draw stacked with heavyweight clashes and mouth-watering storylines.

UCL 2026 QUARTERFINALS: Who will face who?

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