SPORTS UPDATE WITH EMMAH ATAI: Arsenal are evaluating the cost of a deal for Bayern Munich striker Mario Mandzukic. Manager Arsene Wenger is resigned to the fact that Atletico Madrids Diego Costa is joining Chelsea this summer, while Monacos Radamel Falcao, who is still recovering from a knee ligament injury, would be an expensive risk. Scouts have been in Germany continuing to monitor Schalkes Julian Draxler and Nurembergs promising Josip but Mandzukic represents the ready-made centre forward. Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has hit out at suggestions that he dived to get Bastian Schweinsteiger sent off during his sides Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Bayern Munich.Schweinsteiger was shown a second yellow card after sliding in on Rooney towards the end of Tuesdays 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, ruling the Germany midfielder out of next weeks second leg in Munich. Midfielder Michael Essien is out of AC Milans Serie A trip to Genoa on Monday after picking up a thigh injury. The player will undergo further examination in around 10 days time. Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the club has been the victim of an injustice after being given a transfer ban by Fifa. The Catalan club cannot buy players until the summer of 2015 after the world governing body found them guilty of repeatedly breaching transfer regulations in signing youth players. Barcelona will appeal against the ban. Police have arrested seven footballers in connection with alleged spot-fixing, while another six players have been rearrested over the claims.The 13 footballers, aged between 18 and 30, are being interviewed at police stations across the country after they were held as part of an investigation into alleged bribery and money laundering. Tony Pulis will have no room for sentiment when Crystal Palace visit Cardiff City for a crucial match in the relegation battle on Saturday. Just five points separate 16th-placed Palace from Cardiff, who occupy the final relegation spot, and defeat for Ole Gunnar Solskjaers men at the Cardiff City Stadium would deal a huge blow to their Premier League survival prospects. Newcastle United striker Loic Remy has pleaded not guilty to a charge of drink driving.The 27-year-old is alleged to have driven his Porsche while over the limit on Sunday, March 9, a weekend when the Magpies had no fixture. Europa League - Play Offs 22:05 AZ Alkmaar - Benfica 22:05 Basel - Valencia 22:05 FC Porto - Sevilla 22:05 Lyon - Juventus
Posted on: Thu, 03 Apr 2014 16:47:17 +0000
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