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Mesut Ozil liked playing on tough pitches as a kid opposite boys much older than him.

Per Mertesacker was left out of the starting XI for Arsenal's last two clashes against Barcelona and Everton.

Memphis has not featured for United since their 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the Europa League last-16 first-leg.

Yaya Toure will have to wait a bit longer to make his national team return.

Benteke has struggled to break into the Liverpool XI under Klopp, playing just 138 minutes of PL football since mid-January.

Manchester United are set to beat Arsenal in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Chief executive Thomas Eichin has labelled the suspension 'unjustifiable'.

Welbeck sat out as part of an agreement with his club, while Southampton's Bertrand has a knock.

The summer tournament is scheduled to get under way on 10 June as France face Romania in Paris.

The 21-year-old midfielder suffered the injury while playing for the Under-21 side against Leicester City.

Nigeria's FA insist the player just has a minor bout of the flu.

The 18-year-old striker has played a key role for the Red Devils in recent weeks.

Whites manager refuses to rule out late additions, but is downbeat on a potential move.

The Germany international insists Arsene Wenger is a big reason behind desire to stay.

The 57-year-old pundit has cast doubt over the Anfield future of Martin Skrtel.

The duo join Andre Iniesta on the treatment table after the Captain already missed the game with Villarreal.

Fifa's ethics committee is investigating six individuals over how Germany won right to host tournament.

Harry Redknapp says Alli is England's most exciting youngster and has 'flown past' his competitors.

Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea were also reportedly interested in securing his services.

Alex Iwobi will be given a massive hike on his current salary at Arsenal.

The France international admits things have changed since Brendan Rodgers' departure.

The 29-year-old defender has urged Belgians to 'reject hate and its preachers' after the attack.

PSG's coveted star Marquinhos emerged as the third name in the Barcelona transfer targets

The 30-year-old striker was described as 'shaken' but unharmed.

Hector Bellerin wants Gunners to use the international break to recharge their batteries.

United are currently in sixth place level on points with fifth-placed West Ham and one point behind Manchester City in fourth.

The Argentina international intent on displacing David de Gea at Old Trafford.

Ousmane Dembele has scored 10 goals in 19 Ligue 1 appearances thus far this season.

The 23-year-old player has agreed a four-year deal with the east London club.