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      Boxing LIVE RESULTS – Charlie Edwards vs Georges Ory: Edwards puts himself back into world title mix with brilliant win

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      CHARLIE EDWARDS put himself right back into world title contention with a superb win over Georges Ory at York Hall.Returning to the ring for the first time in almost a year, Edwards looked sharp and slick, eventually winning 98-92 on all three judge’s scorecards.The first couple of rounds in the fight were cagey, but eventually Edwards showed his class – showing off incredible speed and fancy footwork to tick off winning rounds.The win lands the former flyweight world champion the WBC International silver bantamweight title, with Edwards stating: “The gold rush is on.”
      Main event start time: 10.15pm BST
      TV channel: Channel 5
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      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFollow our live blog below…Fetti wins 40-36
      Great debut for Christian Fetti who is handed a genuine test on his pro bow.
      A live opponent and a threat to his future.
      Fetti pushed the pace and chased a KO but he also had to defend and take digs.
      The perfect start.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R4
      Smart defensive work from Fetti who rolls a hook and lands one of his own to the Quezada body.
      But the final 30 seconds is a shootout.
      Both men throw bombs and stand up to them before the bell stops the slugging.
      All over, the referee will score Fetti a win.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R3
      Fetti lands a right that bumps Quezada back onto the ropes but he rebounds and gets stuck deeper in.
      The Spain-based journeyman remains a threat and will not want to be stopped.
      If Fetti steams in too much, he’s at risk of getting whacked on his debut.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R2
      Conor Benn and Joe Cordina are ringside to support Fetti, who has sparred them both in Essex.
      Fetti gets greedy and takes a couple of blows but it’s good to prove your chin early.
      Quezada eats a right hand but launches a body attack in reply that the bell halts.
      Copy linkCopiedFetti vs Quezada R1
      Christian Fetti is making his debut.
      The St Albans talent has sold a bundle of tickets for York Hall.
      His fans are treated to a big right-hand start.
      But Quezada is tough and respected and will not want to be stopped by a novice.
      Hr throws back when he is hurt and makes it to the bell.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland wins 59-54
      The Brit gets the ref’s decision to move to 4-0.
      That was a major step-up and a high-risk fight.
      But aTOMic Welland stood up and delivered over game Marvin Solano.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R6
      Violent end to the brilliant learning fight.
      Solano looks shattered but never stops slinging.
      Welland looks totally in charge but then at risk in the exchanges.
      Perfect matchmaking and great fight for the 19-year-old prospect.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R5
      Solano slowly breaking down and he loses a point for getting Welland in a headlock.
      Uppercut from the Englishman lands but Solano hurls out hooks rather than blocks or parries.
      All of Welland’s punches are landing but Solano is still trying to trade and win.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R4
      Solano is showboating a lot for a man leaking blood out of his battered nose.
      But 19-year-old Welland is learning so much from this experience.
      Solano doesn’t have it in him to get on his bike and survive, he will trade until the end.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R3
      Solano buzzed by a perfect left hook, his legs stiffen.
      Welland smells blood and pushes the pace again.
      And Solano’s nose starts leaking the red stuff.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R2
      Peach of a Welland right hand lands early in the session.
      But Solano hurls a lond left hook in defence.
      Welland ducks under a couple of haymaker hooks beautifully.
      Solano bullies back and pushes Welland to the floor, without a count.
      Copy linkCopiedWelland vs Solano – R1
      Essex prospect Tom Welland looks to go 4-0 against Marvin Solano.
      Double-jab-right-hand from from the young Brit pushes Solano back.
      Solano is not your average journeyman and throws right hands and uppercuts back.
      Teenage Welland lands a right hand that stuns Solano but he flicks into fight instead of flight mode.
      Copy linkCopiedBack to his blessed
      I loved every second of the fight and fight week.I hid a cut I got in my last week of camp.But now I have the first fight out of the way and I want everyone, all the people who ducked me.They can’t dodge and duck me forever.Charlie Edwards
      Copy linkCopiedReady, Eddie, go
      That was very special because I have been messed around, lied to and nobody wanted to know me.I worked my bum off and got myself back here.I have given everything to this sport and felt I was getting nothing back.Charlie Edwards
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards wins UD
      Ewards wins a unanimous decisin after one-sided win over tough Geores Ory.
      All three judges called it 98-92.
      The Epsom kid can now focus on becoming a two-world champ.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R9
      Ory keeps hunting but Edwards is enjoying the night, after 308 days out of the ring.
      No mistakes in the last six minues and Edwards is back in the big miz.
      Cornerman Sunny is tryig to talk his man over the line.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R8
      Ory steams in and bullies Edwards into a neutral corner.
      The Angers man is still swinging but Edwards has more gears to go up.
      Edwards almost showboats on the bell but rigtly feels the need for respect.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R7
      Edwards coasting now. Can’t be far off a shutout.
      Ory has a small cut over his right eye that is getting work on now.
      The cut doesn’t look too bad but it’s right above his eye and could drip down.
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      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R6
      Better body work from Edwards, a left hook and straight run score.
      Ory gets manhandled and pushed back into a corner until the ref breaks it up.
      Another Edwards round banked in the vault.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R5
      Ory takes a tumble and hits the canvas but it’s correctly not called a knockdown.
      Edwards almost fell on top of his rival.
      Ory has settled in now and doesn’t look like losing early.
      But Edwards is looking classy and more than capable of a UD win.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R4
      Edwards throws a couple of southpaw jabs and looks a better switchhitter than Ory.
      The uppercut and straight right hands and working for Edwards.
      And Ory’s relentlessness means he is happy to run on to a few meaty blows.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R3
      Ory throws a handful of punches at Edwards but the Brit tucks up and deflects them.
      The right uppercut is the Edwards honey shot, so far.
      But Ory likes a left hook and only likes fighting om the front foot, so Edwards will not get a breather.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R3
      Edwards has a couple of red marks around his face but nothing worrying.
      Ory looks so much more dangerous out of his usual southpaw stance.
      But he keeps switching in an effort to be unpredictable.
      Smooth footwork from Edwards reminds us of his world title heyday.
      Copy linkCopiedEdwards vs Ory – R2
      Two rasping hooks slash into Ory’s ribs but he seems a tough Frenchman.
      Edwards throws three jabs to head and body and scores with an uppercut.
      Ory is being tagged but not hurt. Edwards is blowing away the cobwebs but not the opponent – yet.
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      Bayer Leverkusen vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Hammers face Xabi Alonso’s red-hot side in Europa League quarter-final

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      WEST HAM travel to Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen for the first leg of their thrilling Europa League quarter-final tie.Xabi Alonso’s men have not lost in 41 matches across all competitions which includes a dramatic 5-4 aggregate last-16 win against Qarabag.And they’ll be favourites to progress ahead of the Hammers who have lost talisman Jarrod Bowen to injury.
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      Liverpool vs Atalanta LIVE SCORE: Reds host Italian outfit in Europa League quarter-final first leg – updates

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      LIVERPOOL welcome Atalanta to Merseyside for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie.Jurgen Klopp’s men humiliated Sparta Prague 11-2 on aggregate in the previous round.While the visitors pulled off an incredible 3-2 comeback against Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon.
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      Atletico 2 Dortmund 1: Simeone’s men edge towards Champions League semi-finals with De Paul and Lino goals

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      JADON SANCHO’S bid to become the first Manchester United player to reach a Champions League Final in the post-Ferguson era remains alive after a late Sebastien Haller strike. The Borussia Dortmund winger, on loan from Old Trafford, was impressive as the Germans seized a lifeline in this quarter-final first leg, after Atletico had stormed into an early two-goal lead.   Samuel Lino relished doubling Atletico’s leadCredit: GettyLino slotted home to complete a brilliant team goalCredit: GettySancho was frozen out by Erik ten Hag after accusing his United boss of ‘scapegoating’ him – spending four months training with the kids before Dortmund tossed him a lifeline. But while United have long since departed the European stage – finishing bottom of their Champions League group – outcast Sancho has been eyeing a Wembley final at the German club with whom he first made his name. There were flashes of brilliance here from Sancho – the dribbles, the feints, the shoulder-drops – signs that he shaken off his ring rust and still has a serious future at elite level. Perhaps even at United, should Ten Hag be sent packing this summer, after the Dutchman’s tough-guy stance with Sancho having failed to pay dividends. Dortmund hope to re-sign him on a permanent basis this summer but United’s £34milion asking price may prove too steep. At 24, and with two and half years having passed since the last of his 23 England caps, Sancho remains a tormentor of full-backs, with rapid feet and supreme ball control.He was Dortmund’s most threatening player but that was not saying too much, as they were out-fought and out-classed until a strong late spell of pressure.    The idea of Sancho enjoying a Wembley date on June 1 is still on the cards, despite the defensive errors which gifted goals to Atletico’s Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino. Jadon Sancho played the whole match but still saw Dortmund loseCredit: AlamySancho’s parent club haven’t reached the last four of the Champions League in 13 years, although Javier Hernandez did reach a semi-final while on loan at Real Madrid from United in 2015.Sancho’s return to Dortmund has not been a roaring success. He has one goal and one assist from ten Bundesliga appearances – a far cry from the stats he used to rattle up before leaving the German club for £73million in 2021. Jadon Sancho reveals football idol in snub to Cristiano Ronaldo as Man Utd loanee rejoices in new Dortmund shirt number But he did score in the last-16 victory over PSV Eindhoven in the previous round to help set up this quarter-final tie. With the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium jumping and Simeone’s boys flying out of the traps, it was another Premier League loanee who provided the unwitting assist for Atletico’s early opener.Ian Maatsen, the Dutch full-back on loan at Dortmund from Chelsea, produced a disastrous defensive pass which allowed Argentinian World Cup winner De Paul to stab the hosts into a fifth-minute lead.Axel Witsel almost added a quick-fire second with a flying back-heel that forced a fine save from Gregor Kobel.Sancho was switching from the right wing to the left and back again, but struggling to get a kick early on.Some nifty footwork from the Londoner did win Dortmund a corner on the half-hour, but soon Dortmund were further behind. Another defensive lapse, this time from Mats Hummels, allowed Antoine Griezmann to chip a gorgeous pass to Lino, who slotted home. As his team threatened to capitulate, Sancho was coming into the game far more and just before half-time he shot wide after cutting in from the right. Kobel denied Lino a second with an excellent save before former West Ham striker Haller, on as a sub, drilled in an 81st-minute strike.And then Dortmund’s other Englishman, 19-year-old sub Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, hammered a long-range shot against the crossbar as the visitors pressed hard for an equaliser.That late rally suggested a Dortmund comeback at the Westfalenstadion on Tuesday night is a distinct possibility.Sebastien Haller cut Dortmund’s deficit late onCredit: GettyRodrigo De Paul hailed his early opener for AtleticoCredit: Getty More

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      Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund LIVE SCORE: Sancho and Co travel to Spain for Champions League last-8 first leg

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      ATLETICO MADRID and Borussia Dortmund lock horns in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash.Diego Simeone’s side overcame last season’s finalists Inter Milan on penalties to book their spot in the last-8.While Jadon Sancho inspired Dortmund to a round of 16 win over Dutch giants PSV.
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      PSG vs Barcelona LIVE SCORE: Champions League quarter-final latest as European icons face off in first leg – updates

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      PSG host Barcelona for the first leg of their mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final tie.Kylian Mbappe and Co will be determined to repeat history from when they humiliated Barca in a 2021 round of 16 encounter.However, Xavi’s men are undefeated in their last 12 matches across all competitions.
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      Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE RESULT – Champions League quarter-final: Valverde scores brilliant equaliser in thriller

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      MANCHESTER CITY and Real Madrid played out a truly brilliant draw in the first leg of their titanic Champions League clash.Bernardo Silva had given Man City the lead less than two minutes into the game at the Bernabeu, catching Andriy Lunin sleeping.But Real Madrid fought back to lead with two goals in two minutes – the first a Ruben Dias own goal from a heavily deflected Eduardo Camavinga shot and the second a rapid counter from Rodrygo.Los Blancos were in charge before Phil Foden fired a rocket into the top corner, with Josko Gvardiol then scoring a stunner of his own to give City the lead.Real Madrid then struck back themselves, Federico Valverde brilliantly volleying home to share the spoils and set up a tense second leg.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERCity enter busy schedule
      Aside from their Champions League exploits, Man City have to juggle three competitions over their next three games.
      It means a busy fixture list but Pep Guaridola would not have it any other way.
      Playing lots of games means you are being successful as a manager after all.

      Copy linkCopiedAll-square between two of football’s greats
      The spoils were shared as Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola squared off in Spain this evening.
      Both managers may feel that their side could have won the game but a draw was probably a fair result.
      They will do battle again now in the second leg in Manchester.
      The Italian seemed a bit perplexed with whatever Guardiola had to say to him at the final whistle.
      Credit: AFP
      Copy linkCopiedFoden continues stand-out season
      Phil Foden scored a stunning goal this evening to draw Man City level in the second half tonight.
      It was enough to see the midfielder awarded with the man of the match award in Spain.
      Man City fans will be hoping the injury that saw him hobble off is nothing to worry about as he is integral to remainder of their season.
      There seems to be nothing wrong with his selfie-arm, that is for sure.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedForm is temporary, class is permanent
      As ever, Toni Kroos pulled the strings in the heart of midfield for Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
      His ability to link play and pick the right passes allows Bellingham to venture forward.
      They did seem a bit lacking without the influential Luka Modric alongside him in the middle.

      Copy linkCopiedSilva lining for Pep in Madrid
      Bernardo Silva came back into the side this evening and showed his true worth to Pep Guardiola.
      From the first few minutes when he caught out Lunin at his near post to give the visitors the lead to the very end of the game.
      Real Madrid struggled to deal with the silky skills of the Portuguese playmaker.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City
      You would have to say that a draw was a fair result tonight.
      Taking into consideration the chances created, nothing could separate the two sides.
      Hopefully, we will see more of the same in the return leg.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Real Madrid 3-3 Man City
      The referee brings the game to a close in Spain.
      It finishes all square between these two powerhouses.
      What an entertaining game that proved to be.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      90+2. Man City will still fancy their chances in this tie.
      Going back to The Etihad needing a win to progress.
      It offers the prospect of a special night in Manchester.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      90. Modric swings a ball into the back post, trying to pick out Bellingham.
      It has to be dealt with as it is knocked behind for a corner.
      The hosts work it to the edge of the box but Carvajal’s shot is nowhere near the goal.
      We are going to have four minutes added.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      88. Brahim Diaz wins the ball off Alvarez and looks to counter.
      Bernardo Silva takes one for the team as he chops him down.
      Real Madrid had numbers on the break there.
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      86. Foden seems to have picked up an injury for City.
      Guardiola is taking no chances and is looking to change the youngster with Alvarez replacing him.
      That will be a concern for Man City fans to see.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 3-3 Man City
      84. The question on everyone’s lips now is whether either side can find one more goal.
      This game has been the sort you never want to end.
      In addition, we have seem real contenders for ‘goal of the quarter-finals’ in Spain.
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      82. What a final ten minutes or so we have now.
      Man City were looking comfortable and seemed like they were going to claim a stunning victory.
      Madrid draw level out of the blue and now it is Pep Guardiola’s side who are trying to hold on.
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      80. Out of absolutely nothing, Real Madrid are level.
      Vinicius Junior hangs a cross up to the back post.
      Valverde meets it on the volley and drills it low into the far corner.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-3 Man City
      78. This was exactly the type of game we were hoping for tonight.
      Bellingham has been quiet in this game in the main, Real Madrid have missed his creativity and goals.
      The England midfielder has scored over 20 goals in his first season for the Spaniards.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-3 Man City
      76. This has been the proverbial ‘game of two halves’.
      Real Madrid felt they had the game in their hands coming out after the interval.
      Two stunning strikes by Man City have changed the whole complexion of this match.
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      74. Man City really have the chance to turn the screw here.
      Madrid need to get forward and try and find an equaliser at the very least.
      It means the visitors can pick them off on the break and inflict further punishment on Ancelotti’s side.
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      72. What a strike by Gvardiol.
      The ball is laid off to him by Foden, he knocks it out in front of him and bends one in the far corner from outside the box.
      Gvardiol has silenced the Santiago Bernabeu.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Josko Gvardiol (Man City)
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-2 Man City
      70. You would think Real Madrid have to go for this more now.
      They will not fancy their chances of going to Manchester level and getting the result they need.
      Last season, they got battered at The Etihad.
      Credit: Getty
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-2 Man City
      68. The warnings were there for Real Madrid.
      Man City were starting to dominate the ball in the final third.
      That goal by Phil Foden was deserving of winning any game.
      In the words of a famous ex-pundit, ‘take a bow son’.
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-2 Man City
      66. Bernardo Silva plays it into Stones on the edge of the box, who immediately lays it off to Foden.
      He takes one touch to get the ball in front of him before rifling the ball into the top corner of the goal.
      There was no stopping that one, Lunin stood no chance.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Phil Foden (Man City)
      Copy linkCopiedReal Madrid 2-1 Man City
      64. The visitors could really do with a player like Doku on the pitch now to run at this Madrid defence.
      Grealish tries to get to the byline and wins a corner.
      The ball is cleared and Vinicius Junior breaks away with the ball.
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      Arsenal vs Bayern Munich LIVE RESULT – Champions League quarter-final: Trossard equaliser keeps Gunners hopes alive

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      LEANDRO TROSSARD scored a smart equaliser to keep Arsenal’s Champions League dream alive.The Gunners – in the last-8 of the iconic competition for the first time since 2009-10 – had lead early through Bukayo Saka, who curled in a brilliant strike.But the home side suffered a mini-collapse with Bayern star Serge Gnabry striking back before Harry Kane then scored at the Emirates, again, with a penalty.Arsenal looked dead and buried for a period but Leandro Trossard scored from the bench to put the second leg on a knife edge.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThat’s all from the Emirates
      Action-packed. High-paced. Dramatic. Controversial. Enthralling. The Champions League is back, and Arsenal are a part of it.
      This quarter-final is still in the balance after a 2-2 draw at the Emirates, and these two giants of the game will reconvene next Wednesday for the second leg in Germany.
      We’ll be at the Allianz Arena to see how it all pans out, and you can join us for every exciting moment.
      Goodnight.
      Copy linkCopiedTuchel livid with ref explanation
      While the football world were busy debating the penalty claim incident involving Bukayo Saka at the end of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich, it appears all of us missed another much more controversial.
      Unnoticed by commentators and reporters at the time, midway through the second half, Gabriel picked up the ball to replace a free-kick passed to him by David Raya along the six-yard line.
      However, a second earlier, referee Glenn Nyberg had blown his whistle, meaning that Raya’s pass was in-play, prompting Harry Kane and co. to appeal for a spotkick.
      Afterwards, a furious Tuchel told the assembled press:
      It is a huge mistake. It’s a crazy situation, but they put the ball down, he whistles, he kicks the ball free and the defender picks the ball up in his hands. What makes us really angry is the explanation on the field, he told our players ‘it is a kid’s mistake’, and he will not give a penalty like this in a quarter-final. This is a horrible, horrible explanation.Thomas TuchelTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedArteta rues early White miss
      Mikel Arteta was delighted with the way his Arsenal side started the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, and believes they would have had one foot in the semis had Ben White bagged a first half chance.
      The defender was denied at point blank range by Manuel Neuer shortly after Bukayo Saka had opened the scoring, and the the Gunners boss believed it was the incident which swung the game.
      The game had different moments. We started really well and were dominant, we didn’t concede anything. We scored a really good goal and then after that is the moment of the game when Ben [White] is in front of [Manuel] Neuer. If it was 2-0 it would have been a very different game. I have a lot of belief we can go there and beat them. We have to prepare really well.Mikel ArtetaTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedExtra! Read all about it!
      Attentions have already turned to next Wednesday’s second leg at the Allianz Arena, but let’s recap on tonight’s events with Charlie Wyett’s match report of Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final.
      It was anything but perfect and Arsenal still have a hell of a lot of work to do. But on a night which threatened to go horribly wrong, Mikel Arteta and his team gave themselves a chance of squeezing through to the semi-finals – despite Bukayo Saka being denied a late penalty.Charlie WyettThe Sun

      Copy linkCopiedKane had studied Raya’s game
      Harry Kane scored another penalty against Arsenal, and then afterwards admitted that he had been studying David Raya when it comes to facing spotkicks.
      The Bayern striker rolled the ball home after the Gunners keeper went to ground early during his stuttered run-up, silencing thousands of booing fans in the process.
      It was a tough game. Of course we are never happy when we don’t win. Arsenal are having a good go at trying to win the league and they are top for a reason. I had done some research of [David Raya’s] game against Porto so it was nice to see him go down early and make it easier for me.”Harry KaneTNT Sports

      Copy linkCopiedSaka in good company with Henry
      Bukayo Saka’s evening may have ended in frustration with his stoppage time appeal for a penalty turned away, but it started so, so well.
      With his wonderful opener, the England international took his Champions League goal involvements to eight for the season (four goals and four assists).
      Only Thierry Henry with 10 in 2002-03 and 11 in 2003-04 has ever recorded more for Arsenal in Europe’s stellar competition.

      Copy linkCopiedDraw a good base for Bayern
      The bad news for Arsenal is that Bayern Munich have progressed from six of the eight previous Champions League ties in which they have drawn the first leg away from home.
      The good news for Arsenal is that on the two occasions in which they failed to so – against Milan in the 2006-07 quarter-final, and Liverpool in the 2018-19 last 16 – their triumphant opponents went on to win the competition.
      Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Emirates
      Leandro Trossard’s 76th minute equaliser was the game’s first attempt on target since Harry Kane’s converted penalty after 32 minutes.

      Copy linkCopiedFull time – Arsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
      The first leg ends in an enthralling draw.
      A game that swung from one end to the other, and the scoring followed suit.
      Arsenal led early through Bukayo Saka but soon found themselves behind when Serge Gnabry equalised and Harry Kane converted a penalty.
      In a second half high on energy but low on chances, substitutes Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard combined for a Gunners equaliser that leaves this tie in the balance ahead of next week’s second leg.

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich
      90+5. Bukayo Saka skips around Manuel Neuer and goes down!!
      Penalty to Arsenal!? No!!
      Saka is insistent. Sixty-thousand Arsenal fans are insistent. The commentators are insistent. But referee Glenn Nyberg waves play-on and nobody watching can believe it.
      Replays show that there is definitely contact as the Bayern goalkeeper meets the Arsenal forward, but is it because Saka flicks out his leg into the shin of Neuer?
      Controversy right at the end.

      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich 
      90+3. Finally, Bayern decide to drop some players back into a defensive unit.
      A draw certainly keeps this one in the balance heading to Munich for the return.
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      90. Coman hits the post!
      As the board goes up to signal five minutes of stoppage time, the Bayern substitute flicks Musiala’s centre through the legs of Raya at the near post and against the base of the woodwork.
      Bayern so close to a first leg winner!
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich – Partey yellow card
      89. Tactical foul klaxon.
      Thomas Partey is carded for bringing down Jamal Musiala after the Bayern forward threatened to break free from his marker.
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      87. Gone are the days when these ties used to see one side shutting up shop for the last 25 minutes, this will be end-to-end to the final whistle.
      Copy linkCopiedArsenal 2-2 Bayern Munich – Arsenal substitute
      84. Saka is penalised for a foul on Musiala, although there wasn’t much the Arsenal player could have done to get out of the way.
      Meanwhile, Thomas Partey is on for Kai Havertz.
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      82. Saka and Davies continue to battle it out for pace down the right flank.
      This time, Saka comes out on top, and dinks a delightful delivery across the face of goal after exchanging passes with Odegaard.
      Unfortunately for Arsenal, nobody gambles on the cross and the opportunity passes.
      It’s time like this you want a traditional nine rather than a false one.
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      80. Into the last ten!
      Bayern haven’t settled for a draw either, and push forward with Coman on the right.
      The substitute does well to cut inside, and then ruins it with a weak shot straight at Raya.
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      78. There’s no sign of this tie settling down – even with the prospect of another 90 minutes next Wednesday.
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      76. Arsenal are back on level terms!
      And it’s hats off to Mikel Arteta and his substitutes!
      Leandro Trossard is the one that scores the equaliser, but it’s all down to the incredible footwork of Gabriel Jesus.
      The Brazilian receives Bukayo Saka’s pass, tricks his way past one defender, skips inside another, and then cushions a pass into the path of Trossard, who cooly sweeps home.
      The Emirates is now bouncing – and Arsenal aren’t finished yet!

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      74. Are Arsenal preparing themselves for a final burst at Bayern?
      The players are up for it. The manager is up for it. And the crowd is certainly up for it.
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      72. There has not been a single shot on target in the second half which says a lot about how Thomas Tuchel and his team have nullified Arsenal since going ahead.
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      70. Sure enough, Gnabry hobbles away to the dressing room for treatment, and it’s Raphael Guerreiro on in his place.
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      69. Here’s a potential blow for Bayern.
      So soon after deciding to replace Leroy Sane, Thomas Tuchel is now faced with the prospect of losing Serge Gnabry.
      The former Arsenal forward has picked up an injury, which is no surprise considering the amount of running he has done on his return to North London.
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      67. And two changes for the Gunners!
      Mikel Arteta sends for attackers Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard, replacing Gabriel Martinelli and deep-lying midfielder Jorginho.
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