'We can't change the rules' - O'Neill on NI/ROI eligibility
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"Arsenal want to boost their striking options with Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi, Manchester United scout Borussia Dortmund quartet, plus more."
"Rick Edwards is joined by Luke Kempner to reflect on Arsenal’s 1-0 win at Anfield."
"BBC Sport's Kelly Cates and Micah Richards discuss how rounded Declan Rice has become in Arsenal's midfield, while Danny Murphy argues that if he was more selfish he would score more goals."
"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta believes their loss in the League Cup to Fleetwood spurred his side on to their first victory at Anfield in 14 years."
"Chastity Grant's first-half strike for Aston Villa is cancelled out by a late header from Alessia Russo, as Arsenal record another draw at home in a frustrating afternoon."
"Treinador do Arsenal explica porque confrontou o jovem de 16 anos após o vermelho visto no jogo da Taça da Liga com o Fleetwood"
"Arsenal's Max Dowman will miss three matches after an appeal against his sending-off during Tuesday's loss at Fleetwood is rejected."
"Selon Philippe Diallo, l'ancien entraîneur d'Arsenal a les moyens de concurrencer Gianni Infantino."
"Águia volta a perder na Champions, desta vez diante de um Arsenal com uma arma bem letal"
"Alessia Russo assina «hat-trick» e faz história ao tornar-se a inglesa com mais golos na história da competição"
"Siga a par e passo o encontro da jornada 3 da fase regular da Champions feminina"
"Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey tells BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane about his winning penalty in the Carabao Cup shootout win against Arsenal, the reaction from those back home in Belfast and who he wants next in the draw."
"Es war eine der größten Überraschungen, wenn nicht die größte Sensation in 66 Jahren League-Cup-Historie: Der englische Meister FC Arsenal scheiterte am Dienstag im Elfmeterschießen an Fleetwood Town, einem Viertligisten."
"Former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry responds to criticism of a number of comments he made during Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony and claims they were "jokes"."
"Arsenal will appeal against Max Dowman's sending-off during Tuesday's Carabao Cup defeat at Fleetwood Town."
"Fleetwood Town had to remove a player for their penalty shootout against Arsenal - BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why."
"İngiltere Lig Kupası'ndaki olaylı maçta Arsenal, 4."
"Viertligist Fleetwood Town wirft den Meister FC Arsenal mit 5:3 im Elfmeterschießen sensationell aus dem Carabao Cup."
"Den FC Arsenal und Fleetwood Town trennen sportlich und finanziell Welten, doch im Ligapokal setzt sich der krasse Außenseiter sensationell durch."
"A whopping 83 league places separated Fleetwood from Arsenal, yet the hosts booked their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final thanks to their penalty shootout win over the Gunners."
"A shocking defeat, a red card card, a penalty-shootout and a drone tell the story of Arsenal's dramatic loss to League Two Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup."
"BBC Sport looks at the history of the biggest FA Cup and League Cup upsets after Fleetwood Town's shock win against Arsenal."
"En huitième de finale de League Cup, Arsenal a été sorti aux tirs au but par un pensionnaire de D4, Fleetwood (1-1, 5-3 aux t.a.b.)."
"El que perpetró un irreconocible y anticompetitivo Arsenal en la Carabao Cup."
"Es ist die größte Sensation in der Vereinsgeschichte von Fleetwood Town: Der Viertligist hat den FC Arsenal im Achtelfinale aus dem League Cup geworfen."
"Spiel des Jahres für Fleetwood Town - und die Sensation gleich dazu: Der Viertligist forderte den FC Arsenal im Achtelfinale des League Cup vor heimischer Kulisse heraus."
"Encontro dos «oitavos» da Taça da Liga foi interrompido aos cinco minutos do primeiro tempo"
"Técnico das encarnadas acredita que a equipa criará dificuldades às inglesas na terceira jornada da Liga dos Campeões"
"L'arbitre du huitième de finale de League Cup entre Fleetwood et Arsenal a été interrompu quelques minutes ce mardi après le survol du terrain par un drone non identifié."
"Arsenal's match with Fleetwood Town in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup is delayed for more than eight minutes after a drone is spotted above the stadium during the match."
"Spiel des Jahres für Fleetwood Town: Der Viertligist fordert den FC Arsenal im Achtelfinale des League Cup."
"El Celta , que solo ha encajado 7 goles en 10 partidos, es uno de los cuatro equipos con mejor ratio de goles en contra de las cinco grandes ligas de Europa, únicamente superado por el Borussia Dortmund alemán, el Arsenal inglés y el Lazio italiano."
"Arsenal's defensive form is testament to the performances of Ezri Konsa, who has stepped up in William Saliba's absence and been given his chance to shine."
"El atacante del Arsenal e internacional inglés Bukayo Saka es el ganador del Premio Sócrates 2026 , un galardón creado en 2022 en colaboración con la organización Peace and Sport y que rinde homenaje al mítico futbolista brasileño, quien destacó por su activismo político y social."
"Il devance son compatriote David Raya, champion d'Angleterre avec Arsenal."
"Arsenal have relieved the pressure with a north London derby win - can they kick on now?"
"Mikel Arteta no escondió su malestar con el calendario después de que el Arsenal superara al Everton (2-0)."
"Der 2:0-Sieg gegen Everton war für Arsenal-Coach Mikel Arteta ein weiterer Beweis für die starke Mentalität seiner Mannschaft, die dem schwierigen Spielplan trotzen würde."
"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is "delighted" with his sides performance after making five changes in their 2-0 victory over Everton."
"Tottenham manager Martin Ho was frustrated by a penalty decision in their defeat by Arsenal and says Women's Super League referees "need more support"."
"Arsenal end their five-match winless run in the Women's Super League with victory at Tottenham - but can they kick on now?"
"Following Arsenal's 2-1 win at rivals Tottenham Hotspur, former England footballers Ellen White, Fara Williams and Alex Scott discuss whether the away side were fortunate to be given a penalty, which proved to be the winning moment for Arsenal."
"Alessia Russo scores a controversial penalty as Arsenal come from behind to beat local rivals Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 to secure just their second win of the season in the Women's Super League, and ease the pressure on manager Renee Slegers."
"Um dem Tabellenführer ManCity auf den Fersen zu bleiben, sollte der FC Arsenal das Heimspiel gegen den FC Everton erfolgreich gestalten."
"With Tottenham stuttering and Arsenal floundering, these fierce rivals both need a victory in Saturday's showdown, live on BBC One."
"Nottingham Forest's former global head of football Edu will serve as a senior advisor to the new owners of Northampton Town."
"Gegen Arsenal spielte Harry Kane wieder mal nahe an der Perfektion."
"Nach dem 2:2 gegen Arsenal ging Vincent Kompany nochmals auf die Viruserkrankung ein, die ihn die letzten Tage ans Bett gefesselt hatte."
"Ein Tor und ein Assist gegen Arsenal, da war die Auszeichnung zum Spieler des Spiels nur die logische Folge - der Ballon d'Or etwa auch?"
"Serge Gnabry sprach nach dem 2:2 gegen den FC Arsenal über den Spielverlauf, Bayerns aktuelle Phase und Harry Kane."
"Nach dem Unentschieden gegen Arsenal spricht Dayot Upamecano über den Verlauf des Spiels, die Wichtigkeit des Trainers und die Rolle von Harry Kane."
"Jack Wilshere, agora treinador do Luton Town, protagonizou momento de tensão com o técnico do Barnsley"
"Eberechi Eze has been struggling for form this season for Arsenal, but there could be hope that the forward turns it around."
"En el seno del Arsenal , en su guarida de trabajo en London Colney, al norte de Londres, se lleva meses respirando agitación."
"David Raya says he does not know what to say when people call Arsenal's style of play "boring or irritating", as Mikel Arteta brushes off criticism."
"Bayerns Serge Gnabry blickt vor dem CL-Kracher gegen Arsenal auf das Ausscheiden in der vergangenen Saison zurück."
"No podían imaginar que tres años y medio después iban a protagonizar un pulso bestial esta semana en el Parque de los Príncipes de París, ciudad a la que se mudó Dembélé en agosto de 2023 tras compartir unos días más de pretemporada con Lamine e incluso un amistoso ante el Arsenal en la ‘Gira USA’."
"Noni Madueke may not have the role he wants at Arsenal but his winning goal against Nottingham Forest showed why he is one of Mikel Arteta's valued players."
"Noni Madueke struck late to earn Arsenal a victory at Nottingham Forest."
"Doch gegen den FC Arsenal soll der angeschlagene Manuel Neuer zurückkehren."
"Arsenal-Coach Mikel Arteta hebt die außergewöhnlichen Qualitäten des Stürmers hervor."
"Arsenal continue to struggle in the Women's Super League after having to come from behind to draw 1-1 with Birmingham at the Emirates."
"Win só não aparece nas fichas de jogo."
"Labrador só não aparece nas fichas de jogo."
"Selon son entraîneur Mikel Arteta, la décision d'Arsenal de supprimer jusqu'à 60 emplois pour réaliser des économies est nécessaire pour permettre au club d'être toujours plus ambitieux."
"Treinador, que este mês assinou uma renovação milionária com os «Gunners», considera não ser a pessoa indicada para falar das finanças do clube"
"Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was told the club's decision to cut 60 jobs had been made to "achieve the success we want to create"."
"Arsenal and Spain midfielder Mikel Merino reflects on the attack on Dortmund's team bus in 2017, when he was 20 years old."
"El Arsenal compartió una de las imágenes más simpáticas de su foto oficial con Win, el perro que Mikel Arteta incorporó al entorno del primer equipo en el verano de 2023 para contribuir al bienestar de sus futbolistas."
"Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey is set to miss about two months of Women's Super League action because of a hamstring injury."
"Mais l'ex-coach d'Arsenal, muet sur le sujet, peut-il vraiment se lancer dans la campagne?"
"Senior figures in European football tell BBC Sport they want former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger to run as a surprise candidate against Gianni Infantino."
"En el minuto 78 del Arsenal-Lille , la afición del Emirates se puso en pie con emoción para ovacionar a un jugador que, a sus 40 años, se encamina hacia el final de su carrera."
"Eine Stunde lang beißt sicher Arsenal am französischen Abwehr-Riegel die Zähne aus."
"Galatasaray'ın Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde Çarşamba konuk olacağı Fransız Lille, İngiltere'de Arsenal'e 3-0 yenildi."
"Arsenal maîtrise Lille, qui aura donc résisté pendant une heure face au finaliste de la dernière édition."
"Après une défaite frustrante pour lancer sa campagne européenne face au Betis Séville (2-3), Lille a de nouveau été battu par Arsenal ce mardi soir."
"El Arsenal de Mikel Arteta , subcampeón de Europa y campeón de la Premier, necesitó mucha paciencia este martes para imponerse ante el Lille de Davide Ancelotti , pero, superada la hora de partido, los 'gunners' lograron resolver el partido, correspondiente a la segunda jornada de la fase liga de Champions, y golearon con un 3-0."
"Après une défaite frustrante pour lancer sa campagne en Ligue des champions face au Betis Séville (2-3), Lille va tenter de décrocher de précieux points ce mardi sur la pelouse d'Arsenal (21h), à l'occasion de la deuxième journée de la phase de ligue."
"Mais la tâche s’annonce délicate face à Arsenal."
"Olivier Giroud a partagé son excitation à la veille de ses retrouvailles avec l'Emirates Stadium en Ligue des champions lors d'Arsenal-Lille."
"Hincapié e Zubimendi estão fora do jogo entre Arsenal e Lille, a contar para a Liga dos Campeões"
"Huit ans après avoir quitté Arsenal, Olivier Giroud retrouve l'Emirates Stadium ce mardi en Ligue des champions sous les couleurs de Lille (21h)."
"Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says it is "far from ideal" that Piero Hincapie and Martin Zubimendi were injured in a post-match training session."
"Olivier Giroud va retrouver l'Emirates Stadium à l'occasion du déplacement du Losc sur la pelouse d'Arsenal ce mardi soir."
"Arsenal forward Alessia Russo is named England women's player of the year after scoring five goals in 10 games."
"Heroics and battling performances have already become a theme of Arsenal's season with Bruno Guimaraes coming to the rescue again."
"haftasında Arsenal konuk ettiği Leeds United'ı 2-1 mağlup etti."
"Gegen ein stark aufspielendes Leeds United zeigte sich Arsenal phasenweise fahrig und geriet sogar in Rückstand."
"El ex azulgrana marcó los dos tantos de penalti en el tramo final del encuentro, en los minutos 82 y 88 de partido, en un partido en el que el ex del Arsenal, Jorginho, acabó expulsado en el Flamengo."
"La afición del Arsenal va de alegría en alegría en materia de renovaciones."
"Jovem do Arsenal é o mais novo vencedor e marcador da Liga Inglesa, bem como o mais jovem a disputar a Liga dos Campeões"
"Día de grandes noticias para la afición del Arsenal ."
"Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport."
"İngiltere Premier Lig'in son şampiyonu Arsenal'da 44 yaşındaki İspanyol teknik direktör Mikel Arteta ile 2030 yılına kadar geçerli olacak şekilde sözleşme uzatıldı."
"Mikel Artetas Vertrag bei den Gunners wäre im Sommer 2027 ausgelaufen."
"Porque el arsenal es infinito."
"Junto a ellas también se encuentra Misa Rodríguez (Arsenal)."
"Con il gol segnato contro la Turchia, l'attaccante dell'Atalanta ha trovato la sua seconda rete in Nazionale mentre è la prima gioia per il difensore dell'Arsenal."
"El Arsenal , campeón de la Champions femenina en 2025 y que era uno de los claros aspirantes a ganar la Women's Super League inglesa, un título que no consigue desde 2019, está empezando a ver como se le esfuman las posibilidades de hacerlo nada más empezar la temporada."
"Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere shares his love for coaching and explains how Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta influnced his style."
"Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere speaks about being back where he started as an eight-year-old and the lessons he learned from his time at Arsenal."
"Für den 24-jährigen Arsenal-Akteur wurde es in seinem einstigen "Wohnzimmer" nur ein kurzes und zudem schmerzvolles Intermezzo."
"Lance caricato entre guarda-redes e defesa fez lembrar caso de Marc Pubill na Champions de 2026/27"
"Auf Klub-Ebene eine gesamte Saison lang ungeschlagen zu bleiben, haben etwa der FC Arsenal 2004 oder Bayer Leverkusen 2024 geschafft."
"Frauen-Bundestrainer Christian Wück geht die beiden interkontinentalen Tests mit frischem Personal an: Lisa Baum vom FC Arsenal ist erstmals im DFB-Aufgebot dabei."
"Arsenal are already playing catch-up in the WSL title race because they are struggling to score goals."
"In der Pressekonferenz der griechischen Nationalelf vor dem Spiel am Sonntag gegen Deutschland traten Trainer Ivan Jovanovic und Arsenal-Flügelstürmer Christos Tzolis vor die Kameras und stellten sich den Fragen."
"The Arsenal star came off after 30 minutes with a muscle problem and Jamal Musiala also came off with an injury."
"El central alicantino del Arsenal reconoció este jueves que sufre por la delicada situación que atraviesa el conjunto de Mestalla, penúltimo con cuatro puntos tras siete jornadas, aunque se mostró convencido de que sus antiguos compañeros conseguirán darle la vuelta."
"USA international Emily Fox has described signed a new contract at Arsenal as "an easy decision"."
"Cristhian Mosquera ha vuelto muchas veces a Paterna desde su salida al Arsenal, pero esta vez volvió a entrenarse en las instalaciones que el vieron crecer."
"Sarı-kırmızılılar, Arsenal forması giyen dünyaca ünlü golcü Viktor Gyökeres'i kadrosuna katmak için harekete..."
"Coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener also featured a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor."
"Arsenal match was interrupted during the second half Break understood to be have been unintended Disney+ has been criticised by viewers after an advert break interrupted the second half of Tuesday’s live television coverage of Arsenal’s opening Women’s Champions League fixture."
"Mariona Caldentey’s 93rd-minute penalty delivered a win and a hefty dose of relief to fans bouncing behind the goal in the North Bank after the ball hit the back of the net, but Arsenal’s narrow defeat of HB Køge in their Champions League opener left more questions unanswered than answered for the struggling Gunners."
"El Arsenal , vigente campeón de la Premier League, ha llegado a un acuerdo para mejorar el contrato de su entrenador, Mikel Arteta , según informó ayer la BBC."
"Negotiations were put on hold during the transfer window but the Spaniard has reached a verbal agreement to extend his stay for a second time."
"El FC Porto , que lidera la Primeira Liga portuguesa con pleno de victorias tras las siete primeras jornadas -en la última derrotó 3-1 al Benfica-, visitará el próximo m miércoles 14 de octubre al Real Betis en la 2ª jornada de la Champions League con importantes bajas en el eje de su defensa, pues el técnico Farioli solo dispone de Jakub Kiwior, ex del Arsenal, para dicha demarcación."
"Phil Murray responds to articles about the precarious path talented young athletes face Jonathan Liew’s piece ( Raheem Sterling’s bleak tale a reminder of absurd path young footballers face, 17 September ) is informative and timely, particularly when set against Jacob Steinberg’s report ( ‘They are very similar’: Arsenal’s Dowman reminds Merino of Lamine Yamal, 16 September ) ."
"Arsenal steal a last gasp leveller through Smilla Holmberg, denying Eva Olid her first win as Manchester United manager in her third game in charge."
"Then on Saturday, victory was snatched away from them at Arsenal."
"Smilla Holmberg’s stoppage-time equaliser denied Manchester United a victory at the Emirates Stadium 2 min Dominique Janssen, the former Arsenal defender, slides in on Olivia Smith and catches her on the ankle with a follow-through."
"Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development."
"Max Dowman shines with two goals against Ipswich Town - but boss Mikel Arteta warns Arsenal cannot rush his development."
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson about speculation regarding Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill's international future as he is named in the NI squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures."
"BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why Saturday's Premier League fixture between Sunderland and Arsenal is kicking off at 8pm"
"Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer."
"Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill speaks to BBC Sport NI's Stephen Watson about speculation regarding Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill's international future as he is named in the NI squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures."