Roma closed the gap to Serie A leaders Juventus to a point after a thrilling 5-3 win at Chievo.

Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and James Rodriguez left Roma ruing a host of missed chances as Real Madrid moved into the quarter-finals of the Champions League 4-0 on aggregate with a 2-0 win last night.

Arsene Wenger has backed David Ospina to one day replace Petr Cech as Arsenal’s first-choice goalkeeper. The 27-year-old has not featured for the Gunners since making a costly mistake in the 3-2 Champions League defeat to Olympiacos in September.

Despite conceding 16 goals in their five ties up to last night, Roma’s scoreless draw against BATE Borisov ensured they nudged through to the last-16 of the Uefa Champions League.

European champions Barcelona saw their perfect start to the season ended after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Roma at the Stadio Olimpico in Wednesday’s Champions League Group E opener.

Three days on from the 76th anniversary of Germany invading Poland, a movement of sorts has occurred in the opposite direction for tonight’s top-of-the-table Group D tie in Frankfurt (7.45pm).

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has joined Serie A title hopefuls Roma on a season-long loan deal.

Arsene Wenger has dismissed comments made by Philip Harris that Arsenal could buy virtually any player in the world.

Petr Cech’s overwhelming desire to remain in the Premier League and Arsene Wenger’s persuasiveness were the motivating factors in the Czech goalkeeper’s move to Arsenal.

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny took to Facebook yesterday to distance himself from comments attributed to his father Maciej, stating he hasn’t spoken to his dad in two years.

Arsene Wenger has told his Arsenal side to “finish the job” and win Saturday’s FA Cup final against Aston Villa.

Arsenal 4 West Brom 1: There is nothing like an impending FA Cup final to put a bit of zing into an otherwise flat end-of-season match.

ARSENAL 2 READING 1: As impressive as Arsenal have been in rebuilding their season, the narrow victory that secured their place in the FA Cup final confirmed Arsene Wenger’s side still possess a flakiness that continues to undermine their ambitions to regain the position of dominance they vacated more than a decade ago.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepted his side were “a bit lucky” after a fumble from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici handed them a 2-1 extra-time victory and a place in the FA Cup final.

A fumble from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in extra time handed Arsenal a 2-1 victory and a place in the FA Cup final.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has named a strong side for today's FA Cup semi-final against Reading at Wembley, with Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck leading the attack.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has every confidence Wojciech Szczesny is up to the challenge of returning in goal for tomorrow’s FA Cup semi-final against Reading at Wembley, but will offer no guarantees the Poland stopper will be their long-term number one.

Wojciech Szczesny can use his battle with David Ospina for Arsenal’s number one jersey to make himself a better goalkeeper in the years to come, according to former Gunner David Seaman.

The greatest managers in football don’t just manage players, they manage a season — and Arsene Wenger, at last, seems to be getting this one right.

Lukasz Fabianski will play his first competitive international in almost six years tomorrow after Poland manager Adam Nawalka confirmed the Swansea City goalkeeper gets the nod ahead of Artur Boruc and Wojciech Szczesny for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Ireland.

"It’s so sad for us to get knocked out; we knew we’d have a great opportunity if we’d won on Monday night.”

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Arsenal 2 Everton 0

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke is to push for trials of video replay technology as the debate over refereeing standards rages on.

Olivier Giroud struck twice as FA Cup holders Arsenal beat Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Jack Wilshere has apologised for being photographed holding a shisha pipe at a nightclub but has been told by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger he must “master his life” off the pitch.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will again be faced with questions over off-field issues when he faces the media ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham.

Arsenal are aware of photos of Jack Wilshere posted on social media holding a shisha pipe at a nightclub and take a dim view on any players smoking.

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere could find himself at the centre of another smoking row after pictures emerged of the England international holding a shisha pipe at a nightclub.

Colombia international David Ospina has warned he is not about to give up the Arsenal jersey without a fight having yet to concede a goal in the Barclays Premier League.

Arsenal closed the gap on the top four of the Premier League as they romped to a 5-0 win over Aston Villa, whose goal drought continued at the Emirates Stadium.

Brighton 2 Arsenal 3: FA Cup Fourth Round: Arsene Wenger is reluctant to admit it but having survived the FA Cup fourth round curse that struck many of his club’s traditional rivals, the holders go into this evening’s last-16 draw in the unfamiliar position of being favourites to win a trophy.

Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud struck in each half as Arsenal stunned lacklustre champions Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

Poland’s most famous goalkeeper, Jan Tomaszewski believes Wojciech Szczesny should leave Arsenal for a loan spell rather than play second fiddle to David Ospina, who replaced him for Sunday’s win over Stoke City.

Arsenal 3 Stoke 0: What a difference a ground makes.

Arsenal 3 Stoke 0

Arsene Wenger is in the market for defensive reinforcements but is concerned that there are not as many natural leaders in the game as when he arrived at Arsenal.

Arsene Wenger has admitted he used to sell cigarettes while growing up – but he does not want his Arsenal players setting a bad example by smoking.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has accepted an apology from goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny for smoking but has hit out at claims made by German striker Lukas Podolski after his move to Inter Milan.

Arsene Wenger insists Wojciech Szczesny remains in contention for a return to the Arsenal side for the weekend visit of Stoke despite smoking a cigarette following a recent defeat at Southampton.

Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny deserves his place as Arsenal number one, according to double winner Bob Wilson.