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<p>Liverpool players react after Gabriel Martinelli shoves the injured Conor Bradley</p>

Miguel Delaneyat Emirates Stadium

Martinelli sins leave sour taste in Arsenal and Liverpool’s drab draw

Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool: Martinelli’s moment of madness will be the main talking point after a match with few moments to speak of

<p>Jeremie Frimpong impressed on the right wing and handled his defensive duties well</p>

Richard JollyAt Emirates Stadium

Arne Slot’s borrowed tactics provides glimpse at more stable future

Arsenal settle for draw in frustrating clash with Liverpool - reaction

<p>Mohammed Kudus is set to be out until after the March international break</p>

Frank confirms Kudus out until April in huge Spurs injury blow

<p>Benjamin Sesko was the immediate beneficiary of Ruben Amorim's departure</p>

At Turf Moor

Man Utd show signs of revival post-Amorim but old problems remain

ACFC

<p>Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo (2ndR) shows the red card to English forward Wayne Rooney</p>

Football wishes it was darts – but darts wants to be pro wrestling

<p>Scotland’s Scott McTominay scores the opening goal during the win over Denmark (Andrew Milligan/PA)</p>

Someone call the police! Scott McTominay has just been robbed

<p>Guglielmo Vicario challenged by Raul Jimenez of Fulham (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)</p>

Brainless goalkeeping is saving football – one 40 yard lob at a time

<p>Arsenal’s injuries could actually be helping them on their march to the Premier League title</p>

Arsenal are going to win the league, and musical theatre proves it

Premier League

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta defended Gabriel Martinelli (PA)

Mikel Arteta defends Gabriel Martinelli after incident with Conor Bradley

<p>Ibrahima Konate (right) pushes Gabriel Martinelli after shoving injured teammate Conor Bradley</p>

‘Disgraceful’ Martinelli shoves Bradley before being stretchered off

Arsenal settle for draw in frustrating clash with Liverpool

Antoine Semenyo will be officially confirmed as a Manchester City player on Friday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Antoine Semenyo ‘completes Man City move’ with confirmation expected on Friday

European football

<p>Rasmus Hojlund with the Supercoppa Italiana</p>

Hojlund delivers verdict on Man Utd decision after Napoli triumph

<p>Thiago Silva waving goodbye at Chelsea in 2024</p>

Thiago Silva, 41, signs for Porto in surprise return to Europe

<p>Fireworks were set off in the stands by Bayern fans</p>

Bayern hit with partial stadium closure after fireworks in stands

International football

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<p>The Africa Cup of Nations trophy</p>

Afcon 2025 fixtures, results, tables and schedule in full

Raphael Onyedika’s brace sends Uganda home as Nigeria top Afcon Group

Football League

<p>The fan sadly died after suffering a medical emergency at the Valley</p>

Charlton fan dies as Portsmouth game abandoned for medical emergency

Championship leaders Coventry strike late to go 10 points clear

<p>Sheffield Wednesday fans revel before kick-off outside Hillsborough</p>

Relegation looms for Sheffield Wednesday – and fans are excited again

Football betting

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