FORMER Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga has been left out of Sweden’s squad after skipping a team dinner and failing to answer the manager’s phone calls, according to reports.The Nottingham Forest winger, 22, spent last month’s international games against Slovakia and Estonia warming the bench as an unused substitute.Anthony Elanga has been left out of Sweden’s squadCredit: PAJon Dahl Tomasson spoke on the matter at his latest press conferenceCredit: RexIt is then understood he did himself no favours with his actions after the final game.According to Football Channel, he was the only player in the squad who failed to show up for the team dinner following their 3-0 win over Estonia.Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was asked during a press conference whether Elanga missing the meal was a sign of him being angry.To which ex-AC Milan and Blackburn striker Tomasson told Sportbladet: “I don’t know. You can ask Anthony yourself if he was angry or not. I don’t know.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDPressed on why Elanga was not at the dinner, the Sweden manager added: “I don’t think I’m the right person to ask that. It’s better to ask him.”Another press conference on Monday saw Tomasson quizzed about the matter again.When asked about if he had spoken to Elanga, he said: “No, he hasn’t called me. Not yet.”I tried to call him but we haven’t been able to connect. But I’m sure we’ll get in touch before the next game.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There is a long time to go until then.”Tomasson went on to describe Elanga’s behaviour as “strange” but admits there is “nothing we can change”.Fans say ‘I’m getting leg cramps just watching’ as ex-Man Utd ace Anthony Elanga shows off insane workout workoutElanga has assisted two goals in 11 Premier League appearances for Forest so far this season, but is yet to get on the scoresheet.Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are flying high in fifth despite a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday.At international level, Elanga already has 19 caps for Sweden and has scored three goals.Sweden sit top of Group C1 after four of six Nations League matches and will secure promotion to League B with a win at home to Slovakia on Saturday. More

ARSENAL’s Europa League ambitions are hanging in the balance after conceding a disastrous stoppage-time equaliser.Mikel Arteta thought his team had grabbed a crucial late lifeline when substitute Nicolas Pepe forced an 86th-minute breakthrough.
Slavia Prague stunned Arsenal with a late equaliser in their Europa League quarter-final first legCredit: Getty
Tomas Holes bundled in a late corner to score a crucial 93rd-minute goalCredit: Reuters
Arsenal were frustrated and face a huge task in next week’s second legCredit: Getty
But Arsenal’s record signing undid all his good work when he failed to clear a last-gasp Slavia corner to allow defender Tomas Holes to head in at the back post.
It was an absolute sickener for Arteta, who had been hoping that the backlash from Saturday’s Liverpool humiliation would be “the big punch in the face” that his team required.
But it wasn’t until he sent on Pepe and skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as late subs that he got the response he had been looking for.
The £130 million duo could have had few complaints about being benched following their recent half-hearted efforts.
And Aubameyang didn’t help his cause when he missed an absolute sitter within seconds of replacing Alex Lacazette.
But with time running out, Aubameyang pounced on Granit Xhaka’s long boot up the field to set up Pepe for a cool as you like finish into the far corner.
That should have been enough to leave the Gunners with a crucial advantage going into next week’s quarter-final second leg.
But now they have it all to do if they are going to survive in the competition which represents their last realistic chance of qualifying for Europe again next season.
Having already taken care of Leicester and Rangers in the previous rounds, Slavia arrived in North London confident that they didn’t have too much to fear from the tenth best team in England.
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Nicolas Pepe scored what looked to be the winner in the 86th minute before a dramatic injury-time equaliserCredit: The Sun
Nicolas Pepe celebrates his 86th-minute strike that looked like being Arsenal’s winnerCredit: The Sun
They are currently 14 points clear at the top of the Czech League and haven’t lost domestically in a 37-game run stretching all the way back to March of last year.
It is all a far cry from their only previous trip to the Emirates, when they hammered 7-0 in a Champions League group game back in October 2007.
Yet it wasn’t all straightforward for the Czech Champions, who were without all four of their recognised central defenders.
Among those absenstees was the veteran Ondrej Kudela, serving a provisional ban while Uefa investigates claims that he racially abused Rangers’ Glen Kamara last month.
Slavia have vehemently denied that accusation but didn’t exactly help themselves when their players failed to join Arsenal in taking a knee before kick-off.
At least they were able to welcome back goalkeeper Ondrej Kolar, playing his first game since his skull was fractured by Kemar Roofe’s head-high challenge during that stormy Ibrox encounter.
Kolar was wearing both a face mask and helmet to protect his injury yet showed no fear when he dashed out to prevent Lacazette from reaching Bukayo Saka’s early through ball.
Alexandre Lacazette reacts to a missed chance at the EmiratesCredit: The Sun
Arsenal struggled to find a breakthrough in their Europa League quarter-final first legCredit: AP
Mikel Arteta cut a frustrated figure for most of the nightCredit: The Sun
In fact it was Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno who had more to worry about during the opening exchanges when the dangerous Lukas Provod belted a vicious first time effort just over from the edge of the area.
Arsenal’s first attempt on goal didn’t arrive until the 25th minute, a tame header from Gabriel which was easily dealt with by Kolar.
And that inability to trouble their opponents’ makeshift defence was clearly getting to Arteta as he tried to elicit a response from his team.
They should have been ahead on the half hour when Rob Holding stepped out of defence to play Saka in on goal with a delicious pass.
But with only the keeper to beat and Slavia looking in vain for a linesman’s flag, the teenaged England star rolled his shot wide of the far post.
Holding tried to take matters into his own hands with a looping header from Cedric’s cross which forced a first save of the night from Kolar, arching backwards to tip the ball to safety from under his crossbar.
And Willian almost broke the deadlock with a 47th minute free-kick which struck the outside of the post after Saka had been dragged down on the edge of the area.
With Kieran Tierney ruled out by a knee injury for at least the next four weeks, Saka appeared to be the obvious candidate to deputise at left-back.

But Arteta clearly believes the youngster offers far too much going forward even if his final ball still occasionally lets him down.
Arsenal thought they had finally found a breakthrough when Lacazette muscled Oscar Dorley off the ball on the halfway line to give himself a clear run on goal.
But with an absolute eternity to weigh up his options, the striker fired against the bar with Emile Smith Rowe unable to connect with the rebound.
It was typical of Arsenal’s lack of killer instinct and now that carelessness could come back to haunt them next week.
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GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ has followed in the footsteps of her partner Cristiano Ronaldo by launching her own fashion range.
The 26-year-old made the announcement to her 23.1 million Instagram followers, though she failed to state when her products will be available for purchase.

Georgina Rodriguez announced on social media that she is launching her own fashion rangeCredit: Instagram @georginagio

Rodriguez knows the fashion industry having worked at a Gucci storeCredit: Instagram @georginagio

She posted three pictures of herself in a nude colour tracksuit showing a picturesque view of Turin in the background.
Captioning the upload, she simply said: “Coming soon, OM by G.”
Rodriguez is no stranger to the fashion industry having caught the eye of Ronaldo when she worked as a sales assistant at a Gucci store in Madrid.
And her exciting news lead to a number of messages of support, including former Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina’s sister Daniela.

The ex-wife of James Rodriguez commented: “Nice friend! Yaaaa I want!”
One of Rodriguez’s fans then wrote: “I’m looking forward and excited about this moment.”
Another said: “Wow I just can’t wait for this!”
A fourth added: “I want it all now!”

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s girlfriend Rodriguez boasts more than 23.1 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @georginagio

Rodriguez will be hoping her own fashion line is just as successful as Ronaldo’s, as his ‘CR7’ range continues to grow.
The Argentinian-born Spanish beauty was recently left stunned after she revealed she received a Christmas card from the former Queen of Spain.
And she set pules racing earlier this month when she wowed in a photo shoot wearing black lingerie.

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GENNADY GOLOVKIN will end his year-long absence away from the ring when he faces Kamil Szeremeta on December 18 in Florida.
The 38-year-old – who last fought in October 2019 when he regained the IBF belt after beating Sergiy Derevyanchenko – is looking to create history next month.

Gennady Golovkin is looking to make it 41 wins out of 43 fights when he faces Kamil SzeremetaCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Polish star Szeremeta has won all of his 21 fights inside the ringCredit: Instagram

Golovkin – who boasts a record of 40-1-1 – knows victory against Szeremeta would mean he has made a record-breaking 21 defences of his middleweight titles.
The Kazakhstan knockout specialist has held a world title at 160lbs every year since 2010.
Commenting on his upcoming bout, GGG said: “This is not just any fight.
“It is a fight with great meaning. I always have the greatest respect for all of my opponents.

“I have really missed boxing and I wanted to fight this year.
“The goal – fighting for a record twenty-first successful world title defence.”
His opponent Szeremeta – who is a former European middleweight champion – is yet to taste defeat in his 21 outings inside the ring.
Speaking of his opportunity to shock the world, he said: “I want this title for Poland and my family.

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“GGG is a great champion, one of the best in history, but it is time for replacement.
“Thank you for the great chance, I must take my opportunity to be the first world middleweight champion from Poland.”
Golovkin has been eyed up by former world champion Oscar De La Hoya as the 47-year-old eyes up a return to the squared circle.

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