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Giroud has hit back at former gunner Thierry Henry, saying the latter needed something controversial as he is too "dull" as an expert.

The way Arsenal are finishing the season suggests they should be major threats to Jose Mourinho's Chelsea when the new campaign kicks off.

Interest in Olympic soccer is especially low for the men's tournament, which is played with under-23 teams.

Guardiola has led Bayern to back-to-back Bundesliga titles since being in-charge of the German club but has not quite been able to deliver in the Champions League.

Walcott's lack of action has prompted speculation he may leave the club at the end of the ongoing season. But Wenger said he would want him to stay.

Manchester United midfielder Carrick will miss the final three games of the Premier League season with a calf problem, manager Van Gaal said.

Despite his deadpan demeanour, there was no doubting his pride as Mourinho once again proved himself master of what he calls the "most difficult league in Europe".

A Ronaldo hat-trick maintained Real Madrid's La Liga title aspirations as they ended Sevilla's 34-game unbeaten run at home with a 3-2 win on Saturday.

Barcelona have a five-point lead over Real Madrid, who face a tough away match against Sevilla later on Saturday.

Gerrard made amends for missing a penalty by clinching a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers on Saturday that damages the London club's bid for Premier League survival.

Barcelona will play Manchester United in an exhibition game at Santa Clara, California, on July 25 and will meet Chelsea three days later at Landover, Maryland.

The home side, on a rainy afternoon, dominated possession and struck as early as in the 22nd minute through Nigerian striker Dudu Omagbemi.

Graziano Pelle put Southampton ahead after 29 minutes but Erik Lamela grabbed an equaliser for Spurs just before halftime.

Fellaini joined United in a 27 million-pound ($41 million) deal from Everton in 2013 to become David Moyes's first signing as manager.

Manager Louis van Gaal told that the Brazilian suffered the injury in an Under-21 match against Leicester this week.

Chelsea may be two wins away from regaining the EPL title, but Mourinho insists he is taking nothing for granted - including his unblemished record against Wenger.