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Mikel Arteta rued Arsenal's wastefulness in their 2-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg loss to Newcastle and suggested the ball used in the competition was a contributing factor.

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The ending was abrupt and not at all how Jonas Eidevall envisaged walking out of Arsenal. The Swedish head coach had spent just over three years in north London, having signed a new and improved contract last October, where the ambition was mutually agreed - restore Arsenal back to its former glory.

Michael Atherton believes England can take encouragement from the recent Test series between Australia and India as Ben Stokes' side prepare to face both teams in the next 12 months.