Arsenal have Kieran Gibbs back in their first XI and record signing Mesut Ozil on the bench for the Barclays Premier League clash with Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.

Club-record signing Mesut Ozil has been left out of the Arsenal squad for today’s Barclays Premier League clash against Sunderland at the Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea 0 West Ham 0

Alvaro Negredo is named amongst the substitutes as Manchester City make six changes for the trip to Tottenham.

Celtic crashed out of Europe after a thumping 3-0 defeat by AC Milan in their Champions League Group H clash at Parkhead.

AC Milan 2 Celtic 0

AC Milan 2 Celtic 0

Italy are deservedly through to the semi-final of the European Championship after a dramatic penalty shoot-out, and how they celebrated after this captivating quarter-final in Kiev.

Giovanni Trapattoni has recalled Kevin Doyle tonight as Republic of Ireland attempt to salvage some pride from their European Championship campaign and knock Italy out of the tournament.

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci was today included in Italy’s final Euro 2012 squad despite being mentioned in the latest match-fixing investigation to engulf the country.

The hosts managed to shut out Messi and give themselves hope for the return

One of the problems with past success is that it can freeze time for declined teams.

Arsenal may be out of the Champions League but their proud, defiant, and sparkling performance in a 3-0 victory over AC Milan continues the recent momentum that will make them favourites to return to the competition next season; even if the frustration of an early exit will sting for a while.

Arsenal 3 AC Milan 0 (AC Milan go through 4-3 on aggregate)

No formation is ever perfect.

Thierry Henry is on the bench for the final game of his loan spell at Arsenal, tonight's Champions League last-16 first leg tie against AC Milan at the San Siro.

Republic of Ireland 2 Italy 0

LUIGI “Giggino” Nocerino once stalked tourists through the tight alleys of this southern Italian city, snatching bags and valuables to fuel his drug addiction.

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi has left out veteran striker Alessandro Del Piero from his 23-man squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in Ireland’s group against Bulgaria and Montenegro.

Brazilian striker Amauri has completed his move from Palermo to Juventus.