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Mikel Arteta praises Viktor Gyokeres as Arsenal extend lead with Sunderland win

Mikel Arteta hailed Viktor Gyokeres after the Swedish striker scored twice in Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League win over Sunderland, but insisted the Gunners' nine-point lead at the top means little in the title race.

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Scotland claim dramatic win over Denmark to earn 2026 World Cup qualification

Scotland leapfrogged Denmark to secure their first World Cup qualification since 1998, thanks to a 4-2 win on Tuesday, while Austria were confirmed as Group H winners.

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Euro WC qualifiers: Scotland handed lifeline, Spain and Switzerland win

Saturday's World Cup qualifying for the Europe was headlined by Belarus holding Denmark to a draw to keep Scotland's qualification hopes alive after loss to Greece.

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Kylian Mbappe's dazzling strike sparks French fireworks in World Cup qualifier frenzy

As the European qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup roared back into life on Matchday 7, France and Switzerland powered ahead at the top of their groups with commanding victories.

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Sweden boss defends Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres against 'ignorant' critics

Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has hit back at those who have been critical of Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres' recent form.

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Alexander Isak's Sweden cameo a welcome boost for Liverpool

Liverpool's upcoming clash with Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday could feature the return of Alexander Isak, who stepped back into competitive action for Sweden on Monday.