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Leicester's Kelechi Iheanacho, left, scores his side's opening goal during the English FA Cup semifinal soccer match between Leicester City and Southampton at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, April 18, 2021. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Crowd returns to Wembley to see Leicester reach FA Cup final

By Rob Harris Apr. 18, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shoots to score from the penalty spot during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Leeds United at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Man Utd back in Europa League, faces Sociedad test

Feb. 17, 2021 10:14 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020 file photo, Aadetailed view of the "No room for racism" badge on the shirt of Newcastle United's Callum Wilson during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Brighton at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England. The leaders of English soccer have asked the heads of Facebook and Instagram to show “basic human decency” by taking more robust action to eradicate racism and for users’ identities to be verified. There has been growing outrage that players from the Premier League to the Women’s Super League have been targeted with abuse on Twitter and Facebook-owned Instagram. (Alex Pantling /Pool via AP, File)
English soccer at breaking point over abuse on social media

By Rob Harris Feb. 13, 2021 07:00 PM EST

Hertha Berlin signs Khedira, Radonjić; Schalke gets Mustafi

By Ciarán Fahey Feb. 01, 2021 05:38 PM EST
BERLIN (AP) — Hertha Berlin brought Sami Khedira back to the Bundesliga after 10 1/2 seasons away on Monday, hopeful the World Cup winner will help lead the...

Mesut Ozil, former Germany midfielder, wearing a mask to help protect from the spread of the coronavirus, is pictured in a van after arriving at the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul, early Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. Ozil, who is of Turkish descent, will look to reignite his career in Turkey after he left Arsenal to join Fenerbahce. (AP Photo)
Ozil says he leaves Arsenal for Fenerbahce with no grudges

Jan. 24, 2021 09:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020 file photo, Arsenal's Mesut Ozil celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium in London. Former Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil will look to reignite his career in Turkey after confirming Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021 he is leaving Arsenal to join Fenerbahce. Ozil is of Turkish descent. He hasn’t played for Arsenal this season after falling out of favour with manager Mikel Arteta over concerns about the player’s work rate. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
Ozil bids farewell to Arsenal, joins Fenerbahce in Turkey

Jan. 17, 2021 03:02 PM EST

Ozil appears close to ending his time at Arsenal

Jan. 16, 2021 01:57 PM EST
LONDON (AP) — Time appears to be running down on Mesut Ozil’s 7 ½-year career at Arsenal. The former Germany international was active on...

MATCHDAY: Madrid plays Bilbao for place in Super Cup final

By The Associated Press Jan. 13, 2021 07:20 PM EST
A look at what’s happening around European soccer on Thursday: SPAIN Real Madrid faces Athletic Bilbao for a spot in...

Arsenal players react after a goal from Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, not pictured, during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium, London, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Chelsea highlights Boxing Day in EPL

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 11:15 AM EST

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Manchester City at the St Mary's Stadium, in Southampton, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (Adrian Dennis/Pool via AP)
Liverpool and Everton back as EPL frontrunners after wins

By Rob Harris Dec. 19, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Soccer fans applaud as the teams enter the pitch for the Europa League group B soccer match between Arsenal and Rapid Wien at Emirates stadium in London, England, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
Shut out for 9 months, fans back at top-level English soccer

By Rob Harris Dec. 03, 2020 03:49 PM EST

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Alex Livesey/Pool via AP)
Arsenal, Tottenham, AC Milan open Europa League with wins

By Karel Janicek Oct. 22, 2020 04:35 PM EDT

Everton's James Rodriguez, left, celebrates after scoring his side's fourth goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Everton and Brighton at the Goodison Park stadium in Liverpool, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. (Jan Kruger/Pool via AP)
MATCHDAY: Liverpool playing catchup in derby vs Everton

By The Associated Press Oct. 16, 2020 07:01 PM EDT

General view inside the stadium before the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Richard Heathcote/Pool via AP)
Analysis: Liverpool, United created splits but hasten action

By Rob Harris Oct. 15, 2020 08:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 24, 2020 file photo, Porto's Alex Telles controls the ball during the Europa League group G soccer match between FC Porto and Rangers FC at the Dragao stadium in Porto, Portugal. Manchester United bolstered its defensive options by signing left back Alex Telles on the final day of the summer transfer window in the wake of a 6-1 loss to Tottenham. United already agreed to a deal with Porto ahead of Sunday's humiliation but it was completed on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020 at a cost of 15 million euros ($18 million) plus potentially another 2 million euros depending on the 27-year-old Brazilian’s success with the club. (AP Photo/Luis Vieira, File)
Man United signs Cavani, Arsenal adds Partey on deadline day

By Rob Harris Oct. 05, 2020 06:35 PM EDT

A stadium staffer stands in the empty stands before the English Premier League soccer match between Aston Villa and Sheffield United at the Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. (Julian Finney/Pool via AP)
EPL clubs see duty to help struggling lower-level sides

By Rob Harris Sep. 25, 2020 02:29 PM EDT

Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette, center, scores during the English Premier League soccer match between Fulham and Arsenal in London, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020. (Paul Childs/Pool via AP)
Brazilians Willian, Gabriel deliver on debuts in Arsenal win

By Rob Harris Sep. 12, 2020 09:47 AM EDT

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker reacts during the penalty shootout during the English FA Community Shield soccer match between Arsenal and Liverpool at Wembley stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (Andrew Couldridge/Pool via AP)
Community Shield: Aubameyang seals Arsenal win vs Liverpool

By Rob Harris Aug. 29, 2020 06:57 PM EDT

Liverpool head coach Juergen Klopp arrives for an interview prior to a friendly soccer match between RB Salzburg and FC Liverpool in Salzburg, Austria, Tuesday, Aug.25, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
After 4-week break, English football swings back into action

By Steve Douglas Aug. 28, 2020 01:07 AM EDT

Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang holds the trophy celebrating with team mates players celebrate with the trophy after the FA Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in London, England, Saturday, Aug.1, 2020. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
Aubameyang goals clinch FA Cup for Arsenal, beating Chelsea

By Rob Harris Aug. 01, 2020 01:15 PM EDT