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How Arsenal stars fared on international duty featuring Ramsey, Elneny, Aubameyang and others

The Hard Tackle takes a look at how the Arsenal players fared over the course of the last two weeks, following the end of the international break.

Aaron Ramsey Arsenal FC Egypt Gabon Granit Xhaka Mohamed Elneny Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Switzerland Wales

Joel Matip confirms he turned down AFCON call-up to focus on Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp pleased with decision

Joel Matip has confirmed reports saying he will turn down a call-up for Cameroon in the AFCON, in order to focus on Liverpool

AFCON Cameroon Joel Matip Jurgen Klopp Liverpool FC

Premier League clubs that will miss key players for AFCON

The African Cup of Nations is scheduled to begin in January and with the qualifications drawing to a close, the Premier League is set to miss out on some star names for a period of a month. It will be interesting to see how the league copes without them.

AFCON English Premier League

Chelsea, Manchester City unlikely to miss key players during AFCON

While most clubs are going to miss some player or the other during the African Cup of Nations, the tournament will not affect the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea.

AFCON Chelsea FC English Premier League Manchester City FC Yaya Toure

Eric Bailly the only departure from Manchester United during the African Cup of Nations 2017

Manchester United have made a splendid start to the campaign, winning all three of their Premier League matches and Bailly has been involved in some stellar performances. His absence will leave a void in the back line and having settled into squad, he will be missed, albeit it being for a few matches.

AFCON English Premier League Eric Bailly Manchester United FC

Mane to miss key Liverpool clashes during AFCON, Matip may stay

While it is a certainty that Sadio Mane will represent Senegal, the same cannot be said about Cameroon international Joel Matip, who last represented his country back in Septemper 2015.

AFCON English Premier League Joel Matip Liverpool FC Sadio Mane

Transfer News: Arsenal may sign Leicester star Riyad Mahrez within the next 48 hours

Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Leicester superstar Riyad Mahrez and could complete the deal within the next 48 hours.

Algeria Arsenal FC La Butuer Leicester mahrez ranieri Riyad Wenger

Transfer News: Arsene Wenger on the lookout for a centre-half; Promising youngster set to join Arsenal

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly told the media that the club is on the lookout for a central defender to add to the squad.

Arsenal FC Arsene Kelechi mertesacker Nigeria Nwakali Wenger

5 Ivorians who have graced the Premier League

After the signing of Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly at Manchester United, The Hard Tackle looks at 5 Ivorians who have graced the Premier League and made a long-lasting impact.

Arsenal FC Barcelona FC Chelsea FC Didier Drogba Kolo Toure Lille Liverpool FC Manchester City Salomon Kalou Swansea City Wilfried Bony Yaya Toure

Kenya Police Fire Teargas At Protesting Fans In 2017 AFCON Qualifier Against Guinea-Bissau

Kenyan police fired tear gas to disperse protesting spectators after a stunning 1-0 home defeat by minnows Guinea-Bissau Sunday in a 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

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