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Wenger to leave Arsenal: 'I feel it is the right time'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has announced that he will step down from the role he has occupied since 1996 at the end of the season.

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LIVE: Wenger to step down - all the reaction

Arsene Wenger is to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, follow all the developments throughout the day.

Ogden: Wenger leaves Arsenal with tarnished legacy

Arsene Wenger leaves Arsenal with a tarnished legacy after staying on too long but in time, fondness and respect for his achievements will return.

Man United or Spurs: Who needs the FA Cup more?

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Pogba and Co. must avoid more Spurs woe

January's Wembley defeat at Spurs was a night to forget for Man United and their most-expensive signing. Saturday offers a chance to make amends.

Tottenham need FA Cup win but Mourinho wants it more

Mauricio Pochettino should stop talking down the FA Cup. Spurs have a 10 year trophy drought but serial winners like Jose Mourinho prove that winning a cup can spark more success.

Pochettino: FA Cup win won't take Tottenham to the next level.

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Pochettino: No Wembley advantage for Spurs.

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    Antonio Conte's side maintain hope of a top-four finish after beating Burnley to claim their second away win in five days, but Alvaro Morata's ongoing frustration was visible once again.

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    Antonio Conte said he will consider playing Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud together in attack for Chelsea's FA Cup semifinal against Southampton.

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    Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Chelsea five points from 4th.

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    Burnley 1-2 Chelsea: Chelsea five points from 4th.

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    Moses restores the lead for Chelsea.

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    Morata misses golden chance to double Chelsea's advantage.

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    Kevin Long's own goal gifts Chelsea the lead.

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      Leicester City 0-0 Southampton: Spoils shared.

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      Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester United: "B" squad does just fine.

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      Brighton 1-1 Tottenham: Hosts earn valuable point.

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      With their under-scrutiny midfielder impressing, much-changed Man United got a confidence boost ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semifinal vs. Tottenham.

      Pogba and Herrera land 9/10s for United

      Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera dictated play for Manchester United, as one would expect them to at their best. But Luke Shaw looked rusty.

      WATCH: Mourinho on Pogba's performance.

      Jose Mourinho was asked to rate Paul Pogba and respond to Paul Scholes' scathing criticism of the Frenchman after the West Brom match.

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      Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester United: "B" squad does just fine.

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      Bournemouth 0-2 Manchester United: "B" squad does just fine.

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      Romelu Lukaku makes it 2-0.

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      Lingard and Smalling connect for United's first.

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      WATCH: Mourinho on Pogba's performance.

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        Napoli visit Juventus with title race firmly back on

        Just days ago, Napoli's title challenge seemed to be dead but favourable results Wednesday make Sunday's trip to Juventus the "mother of all games."

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        Juventus' shock draw against Crotone opens up the door for Napoli in the Serie A title race. Gab Marcotti and the FC boys recap it all.

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        Sturaro 4/10 as Juve's title bid stumbles

        Juve let two important points slip ahead of their clash against Napoli on Sunday, with Stefano Sturaro typifying the Bianconeri's lax attitude.

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        Toronto must discover ruthless streak

        After missing chances in the first leg, Toronto must now score two goals at minimum, something no team has done to Chivas in this tournament.

        Chivas' attacking endeavor surprises Toronto FC

        After delivering a gritty performance to get past NYRB in the previous round, no one expected Chivas to stun Toronto like it did on Tuesday night.

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          Zinedine Zidane defended his side's recent performances and admitted that they try to avoid what the press have said about them.

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          The semifinals of the DFB Pokal highlighted some glaring problems in the Bundesliga, with Bayern Munich's hegemony continuing to go unchallenged.

          Muller, Lewandowski on fire for Bayern

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            Barcelona were fortunate to leave Balaidos with a point after Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes turned in sub-par performances for the La Liga leaders.

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            MLS: 34 goals in 90 seconds.

            From NYCFC's rout of RSL to Darwin Quintero's debut goal, check out all the goals from the seventh round of MLS action.

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            Power Rankings: Portland Timbers on rise

            While the top four teams remain unchanged in the Power Rankings, the Portland Timbers moved up six spots after notching their first victory.

            Atlanta 2-2 NYCFC: Barco makes debut - Via MLS.

            Ezequiel Barco came off the bench to make his MLS debut, and David Villa scored career goal No. 399 as Atlanta and NYCFC split the points.

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            Kane sluggish as Brighton hold on for draw

            Harry Kane didn't look his usual self but Spurs moved eight points clear of fifth-placed Chelsea; Brighton went eight clear of the relegation zone.

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            A heavily rotated Tottenham had to settle for a draw from their trip to Brighton, as Serge Aurier gave away his third penalty of the season.

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              Osorio's big idea for Mexico's World Cup prep

              Juan Carlos Osorio has developed an online platform of learning and nutrition for his Mexico players as they prep for the World Cup.

              Herrera, Lozano shine among Mexico's Europeos

              Looking back at the past week, Mexican soccer fans can revel in Hector Herrera's match-winner for Porto and Hirving Lozano's triumph with PSV.

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              Following the first surgery of his career, Neymar is positive he will be in good shape for the start of the World Cup in June.

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              Naldo deserves Brazil World Cup call

              Naldo is one of the Bundesliga's greatest-ever imports, and he could yet be heading to the World Cup finals with Brazil.

              Pele: Brazil have the best individual players.

              Brazil legend Pele feels Tite will have challenging few months ahead of him in terms of assembling the best XI as the Selecao aim to reach the World Cup final.

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              With the Liga MX playoff picture far from settled with just two weeks remaining, Cesar Hernandez breaks down all 18 teams' chances into four tiers.

              Cristante has Toluca ready to break Liga MX curse

              Just seven times since Mexico went to a short-season calendar has the league leader won Liga MX. Toluca is out to do it for a record fourth time.

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              Toluca rebounded from their Copa MX defeat to beat Morelia, retain their Liga MX lead and also top spot in the Power Rankings for Week 15.

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              San Jose 2-2 Houston: San Jose net late equalizer.

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              Philadelphia 0-2 Orlando City: Lions make it 3 straight.

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              Marcotti reveals Roma's weakness vs. Liverpool.

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              Are Real Madrid underdogs against Bayern?

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              Who will go through in UCL/UEL?

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