Gunners face German side in Champions League quarter-finalVictory at Brighton was their 10th in 11 Premier League games Martin Ødegaard has insisted Arsenal do not fear anyone as they prepare to face Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich on Tuesday in the Champions League ­quarter-final in scintillating form. An impressive victory at Brighton on Saturday meant Mikel Arteta’s team have won 10 of their 11 Premier League games since the turn of the year and conceded only four goals to reignite their title challenge. Bayern’s hopes of retaining their Bundesliga crown are all but over after they threw away a two-goal lead at Heidenheim to lose 3-2 and the unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen moved to within three points of a first title. Continue reading...

Manager believes team will draw confidence before away testsArteta praises ‘really good’ Kai Havertz after 3-0 victory Mikel Arteta said that Arsenal’s 3-0 win at Brighton pointed the way to further away-day successes in the Premier League title run-in, where his team’s hopes stand to be decided. Arsenal, who jumped back to the top of the table above Liverpool and Manchester City after a victory inspired by their captain, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz, must play at Wolves, Tottenham and Manchester United before the end of the season. Continue reading...

Premier League updates from the 5.30pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | And email Scott any match thoughts 3 min: Brighton contribute to the thrust and parry with an attack of their own, Enciso winning a corner with a purposeful run down the left. And when that’s taken … 1 min 3 sec: Odegaard makes to swing in the free kick, but dummies. Everyone resets in the middle, and Brighton are caught out. Odegaard delivers this time, and Gabriel should power home a header from six yards, but clanks it wide left. What a huge chance for the fastest of starts! Continue reading...

Mikel Arteta had parked the bus to secure what he hopes will prove a priceless point in Arsenal’s Premier League title quest at Manchester City on Sunday. Here he tinkered extensively with the engine to fire another result to keep things ticking over. Arsenal will need Liverpool to stall at some point if they are to realise their dream of a first championship in 20 years; Jürgen Klopp’s team play next at home to Sheffield United on Thursday night. In the meantime, all Arsenal can do is look after what they can control. Continue reading...

Pep Guardiola has hit back at Roy Keane’s criticism of Erling ­Haaland, calling the Norwegian 'the best striker in the world'. After the 0-0 draw against ­Arsenal, the former Manchester United ­midfielder said that while Haaland’s finishing was the best in the world his general play was 'poor' and that he looked like 'a League Two player'. Guardiola refused to agree with Keane, saying 'Erling is exceptional' before criticising the negativity from a former player'. Pep Guardiola hits back at Roy Keane’s criticism of ‘League Two’ Erling Haaland Continue reading...

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola defends striker Erling Haaland following Roy Keane's criticism after Sunday's 0-0 draw with Arsenal.

Keane said City striker’s general play was ‘poor’ against ArsenalGuardiola: ‘He’s the best striker in the world and helps us win’ Pep Guardiola has hit back at Roy Keane’s criticism of Erling ­Haaland, calling the Norwegian “the best striker in the world” and said ­Manchester City won the treble because of him last season. After the 0-0 draw against ­Arsenal, the former Manchester United ­midfielder said that while Haaland’s finishing was the best in the world his general play was “poor” and that he looked like a League Two player. Continue reading...

Ex-Premier League striker Chris Sutton defends Manchester City's Erling Haaland after he received criticism for his performance against Arsenal.

The Norwegian remains ruthless but in the awkward German the title pretenders have acquired a player growing in efficiency Sir Alex Ferguson once said: “Attack wins you games, defence wins you championships.” The meeting of Manchester City and Arsenal on Sunday could well prove the former Manchester United manager right. The teams are very different in style when it comes to their centre-forwards. Manchester City have arguably the world’s best No 9 in Erling Haaland, whereas Kai Havertz assumes the role of a false 9 for Arsenal. The contrasts make for an intriguing match at the Etihad, with both teams knowing the importance of the result. Continue reading...

Striker filmed holding his leg after an apparent knockCity host fellow title rivals Arsenal in 12 days’ time Erling Haaland has limped out of training while on international duty with Norway. The Manchester City forward was filmed coming off the training pitch with an apparent knock only 12 days before the champions host title rivals Arsenal. Continue reading...

Midfielder Sander Berge on why Burnley have endured difficult times this season, and how he is at home in the north west with Erling Haaland nearby.

‘We have to use this, we have to grow off this,’ says midfielderArsenal braced for tougher tests in Champions League last eight Martin Ødegaard believes Arsenal’s dramatic shootout win over Porto can be the springboard for a sustained tilt at Champions League and Premier League honours over the final stages of the season. Arsenal squeaked through at the Emirates after a deliciously tense, attritional two legs that finished 1-1 on aggregate. They are in the last eight of Europe’s elite competition for the first time in 14 years and, given they lead England’s top flight after eight straight wins, a return to their days of landing major trophies looks tantalisingly close. Continue reading...

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard praises his side after they beat Porto on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary as Arsenal host Porto and Barcelona play Napoli in the second legs of their Champions League last-16 ties.