Arsenal can compete for the Europa League title but the players must first cope with the long-distance travel during their group-stage matches, warned manager Unai Emery yesterday.

Dimitar Berbatov is resigned to leaving Manchester United this summer after admitting it would be “better for everyone” if he exited Old Trafford.

Liverpool last night rejected an audacious Newcastle bid to re-sign striker Andy Carroll on loan, with a view to a permanent move.