Arsenal must battle for Champions League spot, says Mikel Arteta
• 0-0 draw against Bolton was 'not good enough' • 'If you don't take your chances, it's going to be difficult'Mikel Arteta has articulated the frustration in the Arsenal dressing room, describing the 0-0 draw at Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday as "no...
Uefa considers Champions League ban on players owned by third parties
• General secretary Gianni Infantino says Uefa ready to act• Infantino: 'This kind of player ownership is a growing threat'Uefa has confirmed it will consider banning from the Champions League players whose transfer rights are owned by third partie...
Exclusive: Liverpool fans speak out
Zain Alvi revisits the most interesting opinions emerging from Merseyside about the Reds' transfer business.
Szczesny: Returning duo key for revival
Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has refused to get carried away with suggestions that the club won’t qualify for the Champions League next season, pointing to the forthcoming return of midfielder Jack Wilshere and right-back Bacary Sagna as a major boost. The Gunners trail fourth-place Chelsea by five points and third-place Tottenham Hotspur by another five,...
Henry in Arsenal’s Champions League squad
• Arsenal manager confirms European return for French striker• Record goalscorer in line to play in last-16 tie against MilanThierry Henry, who has returned to Arsenal on a short-term loan, will be in the Champions League squad to play Milan next m...
Swiss Football Association will not be suspended, confirms Fifa
• Fifa rules points deduction for Sion to have been sufficient• Move ends Manchester United hopes of European reprieveFifa has confirmed the Swiss Football Association (SFV) will not be suspended, ending any lingering chance of Manchester United be...
2012 football predictions – video
The Guardian's football pundits take a look at what may be in store for fans in 2012Sean IngleBarry GlendenningJames RichardsonNoah Payne-FrankElliot Smith
Sion file criminal complaint against Fifa over Switzerland ban threat
• Swiss club say Fifa threat is unacceptable blackmail• Fifa has threatened to suspend Switzerland from world footballThe Swiss club Sion have announced that they have filed a criminal complaint against members of Fifa's executive committee over it...
Europa League to test Manchester resolve
Andrew McCarten reviews the Europa League credentials of City and United.
Swiss mess could hand Manchester United a European reprieve
• Fifa threatens to ban all Switzerland's clubs from competition• Manchester United could make return to Champions LeagueManchester United could make a surprise return to the Champions League after Fifa threatened to ban Swiss teams from all footba...
