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Arsenal teenager Max Dowman sent off for England Under-19s

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman was shown a straight red card while playing for England Under-19s in a behind-closed-doors match against the United States. Dowman provided an early assist before being sent off in the second half of the narrow victory, serving as a harsh lesson for him after impressing at club level.

Arsenal rule out major Emirates Stadium expansion

Arsenal decided against a massive expansion of the Emirates Stadium, choosing to focus on incremental improvements to the matchday experience instead. Despite constant sell-out crowds and the growing stadium sizes of their Premier League rivals, the Gunners have opted for a strategy of evolution over a total architectural overhaul.

A player worth 50 million: Liverpool released him, and Mourinho opens the door to Real Madrid for him

Who is he?

PSG pay £2.9m to beat Arsenal and Chelsea in race for Ivory Coast star

Paris Saint-Germain have completed a highly unconventional financial transaction to jump to the front of the queue for Braga midfielder Mario Dorgeles. The French champions have reportedly paid a significant fee just to ensure they have the first opportunity to sign the Ivory Coast international in the future.

London faces a tough test: a "dangerous" Emirati move over the Manchester City crisis

Matters are taking a diplomatic turn

Liverpool warned Van Dijk could be tempted by Real Madrid transfer

Liverpool have been warned that club captain Virgil van Dijk could have his head turned by the lure of a free transfer to Real Madrid. The veteran defender is currently in the final year of his deal at Anfield, and former Reds striker Emile Heskey believes the Spanish giants represent a temptation that is difficult for any player to ignore.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Manchester City	5	5	0	0	13	5	8	15	W W W W W
2	Arsenal	5	4	0	1	8	4	4	12	L W W W W
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	5	3	1	1	16	5	11	10	W W D L W
4	Brentford	5	2	3	0	10	4	6	9	W D D D W
5	Leeds United	5	2	3	0	7	3	4	9	D W D D W

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