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Arsenal manager admits sporting director’s exit ‘happened very quickly’ but insists it will not have impact on club’s upward trajectory

Manager admits Edu's departure ‘happened very quickly' Martin Ødegaard has travelled for match against Inter

Hakan Calhanoglu scored a first-half penalty to give Inter a 1-0 Champions League win over Arsenal, the Gunners’ first European defeat of the season

The Arsenal manager, angry at a handball given against Mikel Merino for the penalty, said: ‘I don’t understand – it’s a deflection. There is no danger at all’

Arsenal intend to take their time over appointing Edu’s successor as sporting director, with his deputy, Jason Ayto, set to step up until the recruitment process has been completed

Manchester City’s malaise deepened after manager suffered a fourth successive defeat for the first time in his managerial career at Brighton

Arsenal need to be more ruthless with their chances to improve their fortunes, admitted Leandro Trossard before the visit to Chelsea

Pep Guardiola believes ‘the people’ want Manchester City to keep losing but he insists return of injured players will make a difference

Brighton came from behind to inflict a fourth successive defeat on Manchester City with a 2-1 victory