The Gunners are due to play London rivals Crystal Palace on the day before Christmas Eve after their request for more breathing room in the fixtures calendar was turned down.
As we entered November a decade ago, Leicester City were in the midst of a very different season.
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The Blues face a long-haul away day as they continue their league phase campaign
As the old Sir Alex Ferguson saying goes: 'Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles.' That is not statistically correct. But this season Arsenal's brick wall might bring them glory at last.
Steve Tandy and I go back a long way. When I was a young player, it was very different to modern rugby - much, much tougher. But Steve was one older figure who made the Ospreys a welcoming place.
Elena Rybakina won 12 of the final 13 games against Iga Swiatek, while Amanda Anisimova recovered from an awful start to knock out Madison Keys
India have been crowned Women's Cricket World Cup champions for the first time ever after beating South Africa in an epic final.
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Gunners fail to attempt to make Palace play three games in five days
Elena Rybakina put one foot in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals with an impressive comeback victory over Iga Swiatek in Riyadh.
Chinese amateur Wang Xinzhong, 14, is beaten in a deciding frame by reigning Masters champion Shaun Murphy at the International Championship.
Police horses, dogs and drones will be on patrol on Thursday as protesters plan demonstrations.
Footage of incident at full-time went viral and goalkeeper has asked for more support from stands
Thomas Frank is running out of options in midfield as injuries pile up
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The 19-year-old was forced to leave the pitch after sustaining a powerful blow to the side of his head
The FA Cup draw, which precedes Tamworth v Leyton Orient, will serve up the second round ties, which will feature Carlisle and Gateshead after first round shocks at the weekend
After Aspinall’s title defence ended as a No Contest when he was poked in both eyes, Ante Delija was on the other end of such a foul
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Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Daiyan Henley suited up and started for the team in their 27-20 victory over the Tennessee Titans, despite learning of his brother Jabari's death before Week 9 the game.
Joey Barton was today accused of embarking on a pre-calculated campaign of gross and hateful 'personal slurs,' including claiming Jeremy Vine had a sexual interest in children.
West Midlands Police will also deploy drones, dogs, horses and 'protest liaison officers' at a match from which away fans are banned. A no-fly zone will also be placed around Villa Park.