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Alexis Sanchez 'heads to London nightclub' after Arsenal victory
Alexis Sanchez is photographed leaving London nightclub Chinawhite after sending Arsenal into the group stage of the Champions League.Aug 28, 11:46
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Slaven Bilic "proud" despite narrow Arsenal defeat
Slaven Bilic admits that he is "gutted" to have seen his Bekitas side lose out to Arsenal last night, but remains proud of his players' performance.Aug 28, 05:45
Jack Wilshere impressed by character shown against Besiktas
Jack Wilshere credits Arsenal for showing "great character" in their Champions League win over Besiktas.Aug 28, 01:24
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger 'relieved' to reach group stage
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that reaching the group stage of the Champions League is a "weight off his shoulders".Aug 28, 00:23
The Match
Match Report
Ten-man Arsenal hold on to advance through to the group stages of the Champions League against Besiktas.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of the Champions League qualifier between Arsenal and Besiktas.
HT Report
Summer signing Alexis Sanchez scores his first goal for Arsenal to give them a 1-0 half-time lead over Besiktas.
Team News
Alexis Sanchez starts up front for Arsenal in their crucial Champions League qualifier with Besiktas at the Emirates.
Preview
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the upcoming Champions League qualifier between Premier League side Arsenal and Besiktas at the Emirates Stadium.
Build-up
Arsene Wenger explains Alexis Sanchez, Laurent Koscielny inclusions
Arsene Wenger explains the thinking behind his team selection for the visit of Besiktas.Aug 27, 18:28
Slaven Bilic: 'It's a good time to play Arsenal'
Beskitas manager Slaven Bilic says that his side are facing Arsenal at just the right time ahead of their Champions League playoff.Aug 27, 07:59
Arsene Wenger: 'Lukas Podolski staying at Arsenal'
Lukas Podolski "will stay" at Arsenal beyond the end of the transfer window, according to Arsene Wenger.Aug 26, 14:07
Arsene Wenger: 'Severity of Olivier Giroud injury not yet known'
Arsene Wenger confirms that Olivier Giroud will miss tomorrow's Champions League playoff against Besiktas but is not yet sure how serious the Frenchman's injury is.Aug 26, 12:17
Arsene Wenger: 'Comeback vital for confidence'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels that his side's comeback against Everton will give them confidence ahead of their Champions League showdown with Besiktas.Aug 25, 04:13
Olivier Giroud suffers ankle injury
An ankle injury may keep Olivier Giroud out of Arsenal's Champions League qualifier against Besiktas, Gunners manager Arsene Wenger reveals.Aug 23, 21:26
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain confident of Champions League progression
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains confident that his side can qualify for the Champions League for the 17th consecutive season by beating Besiktas next week.Aug 21, 06:28
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