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Revealed: Martinelli's stance on Arsenal exit

Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly determined to remain at Arsenal this summer despite the club considering a potential sale of the Brazilian international. The 24-year-old has endured a difficult campaign at the Emirates Stadium but remains convinced he can play a major role in Mikel Arteta's long-term project.

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Paris Saint-Germain has become the first side in recent memory to shatter the so-called Champions League quarter-final curse. Whereas many heavyweights repeatedly faltered at this

As the tie shifts to the second leg, one question dominates the pre-match narrative: will there be any surprises? While the first 90 minutes provided plenty of talking points, football fans know that 180 minutes are required to tell the full story. History is littered with shock comebacks, late goals and unlikely heroes, so the prospect of an upset is never far away. Defenders of the status quo point to statistics, form guides and head-to-head records, yet the beautiful game has a knack of defying logic when the underdog smells an opportunity. With stakes rising and tactics refined, managers will be poring over every detail—from injury updates to travel schedules—in search of that decisive edge. Supporters, too, have a role to play: a sold-out stadium can turn a mere possibility into a roaring reality. In short, while predictions are plentiful, only the final whistle will reveal whether the second leg serves up the kind of drama that keeps purists awake long after the last kick.

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Unleash Dowman! Arsenal should start teen star in EPL run-in

Much has been made of Arsenal's quadruple charge being dashed and downgraded to a double dream over the last few weeks, but that's still nothing to be sniffed at. The Gunners have an excellent chance of claiming the two top prizes available to them, though they are in danger of limping across the finish line rather than marching over it with the authority of champions.

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Havertz hails 'best in world' Raya after Sporting CP heroics

Kai Havertz has labelled David Raya as the best goalkeeper in the world after the Spaniard's heroics kept Arsenal alive in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Despite Havertz netting a dramatic late winner in Lisbon, the forward insisted that his teammate remains one of the most underrated players in the game.

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Havertz late show & Raya masterclass lift lethargic Arsenal

Arsenal will take a 1-0 lead into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Sporting CP after prevailing in Lisbon on Tuesday. Kai Havertz came off the bench to score in the last minute of a match that was seriously lacking in quality right until the final knockings, and the Gunners now have one foot in the last four.

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Arteta explains viral 'pen' training drill after video goes viral

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended his latest unconventional training methods after footage of his players balancing pens between their fingers while dribbling went viral. The Spaniard insists that these unique exercises are designed to foster clarity and commitment within the squad as they look to move past recent domestic cup disappointments.

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Sporting CP squad 'were happy' Gyokeres left for Arsenal

Ahead of a highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash, Maxi Araujo has clarified that Sporting CP hold no resentment towards Viktor Gyokeres following his summer transfer to Arsenal. The winger emphasised that the entire squad were actually delighted for their former teammate, viewing his move to London as a well-deserved reward for his incredible efforts.

Frequently asked questions

Fifteen players from the Aston Villa Wesleyan Chapel cricket team formed the Aston Villa Football Club in the 1870s.

Aston Villa are owned by V Sports, a joint venture between billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens. Atairos, an investment company based in the UK, became a minority partner of V Sports in April 2024.

Aston Villa play all their home games at the Villa Park since 1897.

Villa Park has a capacity of over 42,000 and has hosted more FA Cup semi-final games than any other stadium in history.

Aston Villa have won 22 titles throughout their history, including seven English top-flight titles, one European Cup (now known as the Champions League), and seven FA Cups.

Aston Villa have won seven top-flight titles, but have failed to clinch a league trophy in the Premier League era. They last won the first division in the 1980-81 season.

Former Scottish left-back Charlie Aitken has made the most appearances for Aston Villa, featuring in 660 games for the club from 1961 to 1975.

One of the greatest players to ever play for Aston Villa, Billy Walker is the club's record goalscorer of all-time with 244 goals to his name.

Jack Grealish, Dwight Yorke, Emiliano Martinez, Gordon Cowans, and Gareth Barry are among the most respectable players in Aston Villa history, with the club also luring legends like Peter Schmeichel and Paul McGrath.

Steven Gerrard, Steve Bruce, Gerard Houllier and Unai Emery are among the big names to have led Aston Villa during its illustrious history.

Aston Villa are famously known as The Villans. The name 'Villa' is derived from the Villa Cross Wesleyan Church, whose former cricket club passed on the name to the club.