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Chelsea and Arsenal secure lead in Europa League quarters

Apr 12, 2019

Chelsea have taken a narrow lead in their EUROPA League quarterfinal against Slavia Prague, with a 1-nil first leg victory in the Czech Republic this morning.

Marcos Alonso secured the win, with a thumping header four minutes from time.

Elsewhere, Arsenal have a more secure lead in their matchup against Napoli, with a 2-nil win over the Italian club at the Emirates.

Aaron Ramsey gave the Gunners the lead, before Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly netted an own goal.

In other Europa League quarterfinal results this morning, Benfica thumped Eintracht Frankfurt 4-2, while Valencia beat fellow Spanish club Villareal 3-1.

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Arsenal launch bid for Man Utd midfielder Ander Herrera

Arsenal have reportedly joined PSG in the race to sign Man United's Ander Herrera.

The midfielder is believed to have been offered a three-year deal to join the French giants, who are currently considered the favourites to land his signature.

It's unclear how much The Gunners have offered him, but they're hoping it's enough to keep him in the Premier League.

Herrera has been strongly linked with a move out of Old Trafford, as talks over extending his contract have stalled.

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Harry Kane's ankle injury is serious!

It appears that Harry Kane's season may be over, following the ankle injury he picked up in Tottenham's Champions League win over Manchester City earlier this week. 

Spurs have confirmed that the striker suffered significant damage, and although they didnt say how long he'll be sidelined for, it's looking like he won't be back before the end of the current campaign.