Milo Pope

The two sides currently sit on 31 points in the league, with Madrid only ahead on goal difference. They will play on Sunday night at 8pm with Xavi's side hoping to close the gap on Real Madrid.

The Gunners boss proposed that the German youngster's new found confidence and form is a result of being 'loved and admired' by his club and the fans.

Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak has aimed a dig at former team-mate and Barcelona loanee Joao Felix before the two meet in a mouth-watering LaLiga clash this weekend.

Mikel Arteta has taken aim at Chelsea for ‘not showing respect’ to Kai Havertz when he was a player for the Blues.

By Milo Pope for Ny Breaking Published: | Updated: Mikel Arteta has taken aim at Chelsea for 'showing no respect' to Kai Havertz when he was a player for the Blues.

Since legendary baseball player Joe DiMaggio married Marilyn Monroe in 1954, the worlds of showbiz and sport have been constantly intertwining.

The Blues suffered a second-half collapse to go down 4-1 at injury-hit Newcastle last weekend, bringing an abrupt end to their recent run of impressive results.

Sean Dyche and his side would clearly rather not have the penalty, against which the club are appealing. Yet it is a pretty effective way to bring together players.

In what was the Russian side's last home match of the year, the players were greeted with less than favourable conditions.