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Arsenal defender Gabriel celebrates scoring his team’s second goal against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Getty Images

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Arsenal defender Gabriel celebrates scoring his team’s second goal against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. Getty Images

Arsenal go level at top of Premier League with Man City after comfortable win

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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was on the touchline for his team's midweek Champions League draw with Arsenal. EPA

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Al Hilal reclaim SPL top spot as Ronaldo and Al Nassr go second

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The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open will take place at the International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Jannik Sinner, right, after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2025 Six Kings Slam tournament in Riyadh. EPA

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