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Michel ready to replace Guardiola at Man City

Girona head coach Michel Sanchez has sensationally thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, declaring that he is ready for the top job at the Etihad Stadium. While Guardiola's long-term future remains a subject of intense speculation, the man leading Manchester City's sister club in Spain has made no secret of his ambitions to step up to the Premier League.

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Laporta fumes as CTA admit Barca error

The race for the Spanish league title has been rocked by an official admission of a high-profile officiating blunder. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken out after the Spanish Referees' Committee (CTA) acknowledged that Girona’s winning goal in their recent 2-1 victory over the Blaugrana should have been disallowed for a foul on Jules Kounde. Despite the rare moment of transparency from the governing body, Laporta remains frustrated that the technical validation does nothing to alter the league standings or the damage done at Montilivi.

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Barcelona issue hilarious response as referees admit VAR mistake

The race for the Spanish league title has taken another dramatic turn off the pitch as the Spanish Referees' Committee (CTA) officially admitted that a crucial goal against Barcelona should never have stood. During Barca's shock 2-1 defeat to Girona at Montilivi on February 16, Fran Beltran netted an 86th-minute winner that left the Catalan giants fuming. The club's hierarchy and fans alike were adamant that Jules Kounde had been fouled in the build-up, and those suspicions have now been validated by the governing bodies in spectacular fashion.

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Raphinha hints at refereeing conspiracy after Barca loss

The fallout from Barcelona's shock 2-1 defeat to Girona has taken a dramatic turn following a night of officiating chaos at the Estadi Montilivi. While Hansi Flick’s side surrendered a crucial lead and slipped behind Real Madrid in the Liga title race, the post-match narrative has been dominated by a controversial winning goal from Fran Beltran. The Blaugrana are now fuming over what they perceive as a systemic bias, leading to an explosive "against everyone" rallying cry from within the dressing room.

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'I stepped on him' - Echeverri admits Kounde foul as Girona beat Barca

Girona star Claudio Echeverri has confessed he may have fouled Jules Kounde in the buildup to Fran Beltran’s decisive goal during Monday's fiery Catalan derby. Barcelona were left fuming as the 86th-minute strike stood despite a VAR check, eventually falling to a 2-1 defeat at Montilivi. The result sees Hansi Flick's side slip two points behind Real Madrid in the title race, as Lamine Yamal's penalty miss proved costly on a night of intense controversy.

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Flick blasts Barca mistakes but refuses to blame referee for shock loss

Hansi Flick refused to blame a controversial refereeing decision for Barcelona's shock 2-1 defeat to Girona, instead lamenting his side's defensive errors. The Blaugrana took the lead through Pau Cubarsi but crumbled late on, with Fran Beltran netting a controversial winner after a potential foul on Jules Kounde. The result leaves Barca trailing Real Madrid in the title race, compounding a miserable week after their 4-0 Copa del Rey defeat against Atletico Madrid.

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'Nothing to celebrate' - Garcia rejects MOTM label & slams Barca defence

Barcelona’s title defence hit a massive stumbling block on Monday as Hansi Flick’s side suffered a damaging 2-1 defeat at Girona. Despite producing a string of world-class saves, goalkeeper Joan Garcia was furious at full-time, blasting his team's defensive frailties and the officials after a controversial late winner was allowed to stand. The result leaves the Blaugrana trailing arch-rivals Real Madrid in the race for the Liga crown.

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Raphinha returns for Barca as Rashford remains out

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has received a massive boost ahead of Monday evening's La Liga clash against Girona at Montilivi. Influential winger Raphinha has been officially passed fit to return after missing the last three matches with an adductor injury. However, the news is not all positive, as Marcus Rashford remains sidelined with a knee issue. The Blaugrana are looking to bounce back from a heavy Copa del Rey defeat and reclaim the top spot from Real Madrid.

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Van de Beek announces engagement to Bergkamp's daughter

Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek has announced his engagement to Estelle Bergkamp, the daughter of Arsenal legend Dennis. The Dutch midfielder endured a tough time on the field at Old Trafford, leading to an inevitable departure in 2024, but has had plenty to celebrate off the pitch. He and his fiancee are now preparing to draw up wedding plans.

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Transfer grades for the biggest January deals

January is a notoriously bad time for buyers because nobody ever wants to sell top talent midway through the season. There are, however, exceptions to the rule. Some clubs need to raise funds to balance the books, while others can be left with not option but to unload an unhappy player who has made it clear that he wants to join a stronger side.

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Terrible luck for Ter Stegen! Goalkeeper facing surgery on serious injury

Marc-Andre ter Stegen faces a potential career crossroads after suffering a severe hamstring injury just two matches into his loan spell at Girona. The German goalkeeper is staring at a layoff of at least two months, with fears growing that surgery may be required to repair the damage. Barcelona and Girona are now in urgent talks regarding the termination of his loan agreement, leaving the Catalan club scrambling for a replacement before the window shuts.

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Barcelona star ter Stegen set for Girona loan move

Out-of-favour Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly set for a loan move to Girona. The German international was Barca's first-choice stopper for the best part of a decade but an untimely injury has led to him falling down the pecking order. With Joan Garcia now charged with starting between the sticks for the Blaugrana, Ter Stegen is nearing a January exit.

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Ter Stegen rejected West Ham before picking new club

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is set to seal a move away from Camp Nou, but has rejected the chance to head to the Premier League after receiving an offer from West Ham United. Ter Stegen is no longer the first-choice stopper at Barca after losing his starting spot to summer signing Joan Garcia.

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Ter Stegen agrees big pay cut to seal Barcelona exit

After weeks of intense speculation, Barcelona captain Marc-Andre ter Stegen is on the verge of a January exit. The German goalkeeper has reportedly agreed to a loan move to Catalan neighbours Girona until the end of the season. In a desperate bid to secure regular football ahead of the World Cup, the 33-year-old has accepted a significant pay cut, sacrificing the bulk of his salary to facilitate a deal that ends his spell on the Camp Nou bench.

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Why Ter Stegen may see Barca exit scuppered as transfer limbo continues

Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s hopes of a January exit from Barcelona hang in the balance after the goalkeeper suffered a fresh knee injury. The German recently agreed to a loan move to Girona to boost his World Cup chances, but his departure is now complicated by fitness concerns and a significant financial hurdle regarding the percentage of his wages that the Catalan giants must cover.

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La Liga manager reveals interest in signing Ter Stegen

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is edging towards a Barcelona exit as fellow La Liga side Girona have revealed a public interest in signing Germany goalkeeper. Ter Stegen, who has been a pillar of the Barca defence for over a decade, has found himself in an unfamiliar position this season following the ascent of summer signing Joan Garcia and his own struggles with fitness.

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Girona aim to snap up Barcelona's La Masia graduate on loan

Girona are eyeing a move for out-of-favour Barcelona star Marc Bernal as La Liga rivals aim to snap up the La Masia graduate on loan in the January transfer window. The 18-year-old has made just four appearances for the Catalan giants following his return from the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, which saw him miss the majority of the 2024-25 campaign.

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'We need to change' - Mbappe vents frustration as Madrid drop points

Kylian Mbappe has publicly vented his frustration after Real Madrid dropped more La Liga points in a 1-1 draw with Girona, allowing Barcelona to remain top of the table. The French superstar scored but was left visibly irritated as Madrid recorded a third-straight away stalemate, prompting him to declare that the team “needs to change the dynamic” amid growing pressure on Xabi Alonso.

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Der FC Arsenal wurde im Jahr 1886 in Woolwich gegründet.

Der FC Arsenal gehört der Kroenke Sports & Entertainment-Gruppe um den US-amerikanischen Milliardären Stan Kroenke. Erste Anteile kaufte der Unternehmer im April 2007, im Anschluss kaufte er Stück für Stück auch weitere Aktien auf - bis zur endgültigen Übernahme im September 2018. Neben den Gunners besitzt Kroenke auch noch weitere Sportklubs, unter anderem die Los Angeles Rams (NFL), die Denver Nuggets (NBA) und die Colorado Avalanche (NHL).

Seit der Saison 2006/07 spielt Arsenal im Emirates Stadium im Stadtteil Holloway im Norden Londons. Vorher hatte der Klub seine Heimspiele lange Jahre im Highbury ausgetragen. 

Das Emirates Stadium hat eine Kapazität von 60.704 Sitzplätzen. Damit ist es eines der fünf größten Stadien in der Premier League. 

Mit 47 Titeln sind die Gunners einer der erfolgreichsten Klubs Englands. Die meisten dieser Trophäen sammelte der Klub national - noch nie konnte Arsenal die Champions League gewinnen. 

Auf nationaler Ebene hat der FC Arsenal über die Jahre gut abgeräumt. Neben 14 Titeln im FA Cup (Rekordsieger) gewannen die Londoner auch 13-mal die englische Meisterschaft. 

Rekordspieler bei Arsenal ist David O'Leary. Satte 722 Pflichtspiele absolvierte er zwischen 1975 und 1994. 

Für die meisten Tore in der Vereinsgeschichte sorgte Thierry Henry. Der Franzose knipste in 377 Auftritten ganze 228-mal. Hinter ihm folgt Ian Wright mit 185 Toren.

Über die Jahre standen zahlreiche Superstars für die Gunners auf dem Feld. Hier eine Auswahl: Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Vieira, Tony Adams, Ian Wright, Robert Pires, Cesc Fabregas, David Seaman, Mesut Özil, Marc Overmars, Ashley Cole oder Kai Havertz. 

Rekordtrainer des Vereins ist Arsene Wenger, der zwischen 1996 und 2018 insgesamt 17 Titel nach Nordlondon holte. Andere erfolgreiche Coaches sind Herbert Chapman (5 Titel), George Graham (6 Titel), Bertie Mee (3 Titel) oder Mikel Arteta (2 Titel).

Der Verein trägt aufgrund der Kanone im Wappen auch den Spitznamen "The Gunners", zu deutsch "die Kanoniere".