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Chelsea 'extremely disappointed' with FA's decision to ban Diego Costa
Chelsea say that they are "extremely disappointed" with the Football Association's decision to ban Diego Costa for three matches.Sep 23, 00:57
Gary Neville: 'Diego Costa ban harsh'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Chelsea striker Diego Costa's three-match ban for violent conduct from the Football Association is too harsh.Sep 22, 20:45
Diego Costa handed three-match ban
Chelsea's Diego Costa is banned for three games after being found guilty of violent conduct by the Football Association.Sep 22, 18:38
Pat Nevin criticises Gabriel Paulista's 'flick' on Chelsea striker Diego Costa
Pat Nevin criticises Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista for kicking out at Chelsea striker Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.Sep 22, 07:43
Diego Costa charged with violent conduct
Diego Costa and Gabriel Paulista are hit by separate charges following Chelsea's victory over Arsenal on the weekend.Sep 21, 16:05
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Arsenal fans threaten to boycott coffee chain over Diego Costa antics
Arsenal fans urge fellow supporters to boycott the Costa Coffee chain after Chelsea striker Diego Costa was involved in Gabriel Paulista's sending-off at Stamford Bridge.Sep 21, 15:20
Chelsea's Kurt Zouma: 'Everyone knows Diego Costa likes to cheat'
Kurt Zouma says that his Chelsea teammate Diego Costa "likes to cheat a lot" following his controversial antics against Arsenal.Sep 21, 13:48
Ex-referee Dermot Gallagher: 'Diego Costa very lucky to escape red card'
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher says that Chelsea star Diego Costa is "very lucky" to have escaped a red card against Arsenal.Sep 21, 12:47
Arsene Wenger demands Diego Costa review
Arsene Wenger demands that referee Mike Dean re-evaluate his performance and specifically Diego Costa's behaviour in Chelsea's 2-0 win over Arsenal.Sep 21, 00:40
George Graham: 'Diego Costa will rightly be targeted by referees'
Former Arsenal manager George Graham believes that Chelsea striker Diego Costa is going to be "targeted" by referees following the Blues' 1-0 win over the Gunners.Sep 20, 12:14
Five controversial red cards
Sports Mole reflects on some of the most controversial red card incidents.Sep 20, 10:17
Match Analysis: Chelsea 2-0 Arsenal
Sports Mole reviews the action from Chelsea's controversial 2-0 win over bitter London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Sep 19, 20:25
Jose Mourinho defends Diego Costa
Jose Mourinho defends Diego Costa following Chelsea's 2-0 win over Arsenal.Sep 19, 16:43
Arsene Wenger: 'Diego Costa should have been sent off twice'
Arsene Wenger believes that Diego Costa "should have been sent off twice" during Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.Sep 19, 14:47
Team News: Petr Cech starts on return to Chelsea
Arsenal's Petr Cech starts in goal on his return to Chelsea, while John Terry remains on the home side's bench.Sep 19, 11:09
Preview:Chelsea vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's must-win visit of Arsenal at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League champions look to revive their title defence.Sep 18, 11:44
On This Day: Blackburn Rovers edge Arsenal in seven-goal thriller
Sports Mole looks back at Blackburn Rovers' 4-3 win over Arsenal at Ewood Park on September 17, 2011.Sep 17, 07:00
Preview:Dinamo Zagreb vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the Champions League group stage meeting between Dinamo Zagreb and Arsenal.Sep 15, 16:24
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hails "outstanding" Laurent Koscielny
Arsene Wenger lauds Laurent Koscielny for his defensive display in Arsenal's 2-0 win over Stoke City.Sep 12, 22:31
Preview:Arsenal vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League meeting between Arsenal and Stoke City at the Emirates.Sep 10, 16:02
Laurent Koscielny: "I feel like a young man"
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny says that he feels in good condition as he approaches his 30th birthday.Sep 9, 17:09
Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny to play against Stoke City?
Arsenal defenders Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker are both fit enough to take on Stoke City this weekend, according to reports.Sep 9, 01:12
Arsenal 'confident Danny Welbeck will play again this year'
Arsenal are reportedly confident that striker Danny Welbeck will return from injury before Christmas.Sep 9, 00:56
Euro 2016: Who are the favourites?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at who are the three favourites to triumph at Euro 2016 next summer.Sep 6, 11:58
Match Analysis: Portugal 0-1 France
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look into France's narrow 1-0 friendly win over Portugal in Lisbon.Sep 4, 21:22
Team News: Mesut Ozil misses out with knee injury
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil will not feature against Newcastle United after sustaining a minor knee injury.Aug 29, 10:56
Arsene Wenger backs Calum Chambers to prove quality
Arsene Wenger insists that he has no concerns about Calum Chambers following his disappointing performance in the goalless draw with Liverpool.Aug 29, 03:39
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to Arsenal's trip to St James' Park to take on Newcastle United on Saturday lunchtime.Aug 27, 11:07
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker, Laurent Koscielny doubtful for Newcastle United clash
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms that Per Mertesacker and Laurent Koscielny are doubts for Saturday's match at Newcastle United.Aug 27, 09:34
Report: Laurent Koscielny to miss Newcastle United trip with back injury
A back injury will reportedly keep defender Laurent Koscielny out of Arsenal's game at Newcastle United on Saturday.Aug 25, 21:31
Petr Cech impressed with Gabriel Paulista, Calum Chambers displays
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says that centre-backs Gabriel Paulista and Calum Chambers performed well against Liverpool.Aug 25, 09:16
Hector Bellerin praises Gabriel Paulista, Calum Chambers
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin hails Gabriel Paulista and Calum Chambers for their performance at centre-back against Liverpool.Aug 25, 08:21
Match Analysis: Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates.Aug 24, 21:46
Arsene Wenger: 'Calum Chambers, Gabriel Paulista will be fine'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists that his team can cope without Laurent Koscielny and Per Mertesacker for Monday's Premier League clash against Liverpool.Aug 24, 18:33
Laurent Koscielny out with back problem, Per Mertesacker ill
Laurent Koscielny misses Arsenal's Premier League clash against Liverpool with a back problem, while fellow centre-back Per Mertesacker has an unspecified illness.Aug 24, 18:20
Team News: Both teams without key players at Emirates
Both Arsenal and Liverpool are without key players for tonight's Premier League meeting at the Emirates, with the hosts missing their two first-choice centre-backs.Aug 24, 18:07
Laurent Koscielny: 'I'm improving all the time'
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny feels that he is getting better as a player all the time.Aug 24, 10:38
On this day: Joe Cole, Laurent Koscielny see red in feisty Premier League opener
On this day in 2010, Liverpool and Arsenal played out a dramatic 1-1 draw at Anfield on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.Aug 15, 07:00
Arsenal lacklustre as West Ham United claim straightforward win
Goals from Cheikhou Kouyate and Mauro Zarate give West Ham United an impressive 2-0 Premier League win away at Arsenal on Sunday.Aug 9, 14:23
Half-Time Report: West Ham United lead Arsenal thanks to Cheikhou Kouyate strike
Cheikhou Kouyate's goal on the stroke of half time gives West Ham United a 1-0 lead at Arsenal in Sunday's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.Aug 9, 13:20
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