Avoiding defeat in football is one of the many fundamentals of the game, but doing it over a long period of time requires a large amount of luck, consistency, grit and determination. Five of the longest unbeaten runs in English top-flight football have come in the Premier League era, but what teams feature on the all-time list?

There have been ten occasions where teams have hit the 30-game milestone for matches unbeaten, which has been something of a stumbling block over the years. For this list, we've ranked the longest unbeaten runs since records began. Only league games count, and given there has only ever been one modern-day unbeaten season, it is perhaps no surprise that few have managed to even come close.

English football's longest unbeaten runs
Rank	Team	Matches unbeaten	Years
1	Arsenal	49	2003-2004
2	Liverpool	44	2019-2020
3	Nottingham Forest	42	1977-1978
4	Chelsea	40	2004-2005
5	Leeds	34	1968-1969
6	Liverpool	31	1987-1988
7	Manchester City	30	2017-2018
8	Arsenal	30	2001-2002
9	Leeds	30	1973-1974
10	Burnley	30	1920-1921

10

Burnley 1920-1921

30 games

The Clarets cemented themselves in the history books of English football when they were crowned champions of England for the first time in March 1921, following a 30-game unbeaten run.

Under boss John Haworth, who spent 14 years in charge of the club, Burnley lost their first three games of the 1920/21 season, before going 30 games without losing and establishing a record that lasted 83 years – it was the first time a top-flight English football club had gone that many games unbeaten.

A special plaque commemorating the iconic Clarets record was restored in 2021 and displayed in a new lounge at Turf Moor, Burnley’s stadium.

Matches unbeaten	30
First game	3-0 v Huddersfield (6th September 1920)
Last game	1-0 v Man Utd (25th March 1921)
Beaten by	Manchester City (L 0-1, 26th March 1921)

9

Leeds 1973-1974

30 games

Following a third-place finish the previous season – which culminated with a 6-1 win over Arsenal at Elland Road – Leeds United stormed into the 1973/74 campaign thirsty for success.

Don Revie’s side were reeling from bitter cup final defeats. The first: a shocking FA Cup final defeat to Second Division Sunderland. The second: another 1-0 defeat to Milan in the European Cup Winners’ Cup, refereed by Christos Michas, who was later banned for match-fixing.

However, both defeats failed to rattle Revie’s men, as they started the next campaign by going 29 games unbeaten, winning 19 and drawing 10, in addition to their late-season win over Arsenal the previous term.

Their 30-game unbeaten run came to an end after a 3-2 defeat to Stoke City, but Leeds would go on to lift their second English League title finishing on 62 points.

It was Revie’s last season in charge of Leeds, as he accepted the England job where he remained largely unsuccessful for three years, before managing the United Arab Emirates.

Matches unbeaten	30
First game	6-1 v Arsenal (9th May 1973)
Last game	2-0 v Man Utd (9th February 1974)
Beaten by	Stoke City (L 2-3, 23rd February 1974)

8

Arsenal 2001-2002

30 games

Arsenal were a force to be reckoned with in the early 2000s, with star names like Thierry Henry, Sol Campbell, Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp all at the top of their game.

Ending as runners-up to Manchester United the previous season and losing out to Liverpool in the 2001 FA Cup final spurred Arsene Wenger’s men on to have a glorious next few years. This period began with their 30-game unbeaten streak during the 2001 and 2002 seasons.

It was a hugely competitive league at the time, with Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester United all on the hunt for Premier League success, but Arsenal experienced just three defeats during the campaign.

In their last 21 fixtures, the Gunners went unbeaten – winning each of their last 13 – and Sylvain Wiltord’s goal at Old Trafford added the League title to their trophy cabinet, following their FA Cup success at Wembley over Chelsea four days prior.

Matches unbeaten	30
First game	2-1 v Liverpool (23rd December 2001)
Last game	3-1 v Sunderland (6th October 2002)
Beaten by	Everton (L 1-2, 19th October 2002)

7

Man City 2017-2018

30 games

Surprisingly, Pep Guardiola’s side feature just once on the list of the longest unbeaten runs in top-flight English football, but Manchester City fans will remember the 2017/18 season for entirely different reasons.

Gabriel Jesus’ 94th-minute winner at Southampton in May 2018 secured the Premier League champions 100 points, a feat no team had ever achieved before.

The centurions were formidable during the entire campaign, winning 32 games and losing just two – they clocked exactly 50 points at home and 50 points away, scoring 106 goals, which averages out at 2.79 per game.

Heavy investment in the summer with the additions of Bernardo Silva, Ederson and Kyle Walker, and a club record £57m on Aymeric Laporte in January, meant Pep Guardiola had a plethora of talent at his disposal.

Their 30-game unbeaten run started with a 3-1 win at home to Hull City in April 2017 and ended in a Premier League classic: a 4-3 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield in January 2018.

City then went on to lift their third Premier League title at the end of the season.

Matches unbeaten	30
First game	3-1 v Hull (8th April 2017)
Last game	3-1 v Watford (2nd January 2018)
Beaten by	Liverpool (L 3-4, 14th January 2018)

6

Liverpool 1987-1988

31 games

Liverpool achieved unprecedented success throughout the 1970s and 80s. They were dominant in all areas of the pitch, developing football icons such as Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush and John Barnes along the way.

With Dalglish at the helm, the Reds needed to refocus ahead of the 1987/88 season after winning the club’s first-ever league and FA Cup double.

Top goalscorer Ian Rush had also been sold to Juventus for a then-British-record fee of £3.2m, which subsequently led to a rebuild, with Barnes, Peter Beardsley, Nigel Spackman and John Aldridge all signed.

Liverpool got the season off to a flying start, winning nine of their first 10 games and remained unbeaten in the league until March 1988.

It was Everton who handed Liverpool their first defeat, but the Reds ultimately had the last laugh, as they proceeded to lift their 17th English title in a season when they scored 87 goals.

Liverpool had also equalled Leeds United’s record of 29 games unbeaten in a single league campaign.

Matches unbeaten	31
First game	1-0 v Watford (4th May 1987)
Last game	1-1 v Derby (16th March 1988)
Beaten by	Everton (L 0-1, 20th March 1988)

5

Leeds 1968-1969

34 games

Don Revie spearheaded the beginning of an English record during the 1968/69 season, as Leeds would go on to lift the First Division trophy.

His side got off to a great start, winning seven of their opening nine games, before losing to Manchester City 3-1 away from home.

After experiencing a humiliating 5-1 defeat at Burnley – which would turn out to be their last of the season – Leeds then went 28 games unbeaten in the top flight of English football.

In the penultimate game of the season, Leeds secured the title in a 0-0 draw at Anfield against Liverpool. Revie’s men smashed numerous English records along the way, including the most points (67), most wins (27) and fewest defeats (2) in a single campaign.

Their unbeaten run would come to an end at the hands of a familiar team on this list, as they lost 3-2 to Everton the following season in August 1969.

Matches unbeaten	34
First game	0-0 v West Brom (26th October 1968)
Last game	1-1 v Burnley (26th August 1969)
Beaten by	Everton (L 2-3, 30th August 1969)

4

Chelsea 2004-2005

40 games

The 2004-05 season was a major turning point in the Roman Abramovich era, as Chelsea welcomed Jose Mourinho to Stamford Bridge.

That same summer, Abramovich signed Didier Drogba, Ricardo Carvalho, Paulo Ferreira, Petr Cech and Arjen Robben – so massive change was underway.

Only 41 at the time, Mourinho was brought into Chelsea to win trophies, and that’s exactly what he did in his first season.

Not only did Mourinho win the Premier League – a feat that hadn’t been achieved in 50 years at the club – in his first season, but he also smashed numerous records along the way, especially in the defensive department.

The Blues’ first defeat of the season came away at Manchester City in October 2004, and that would be the final time they would drop three points in a game for the rest of the campaign.

Mourinho’s defensive stability was key to the 29-game unbeaten run that Chelsea embarked on for the rest of the season, breaking the record for the most points in a Premier League season with 95.

Chelsea also broke the record for the fewest goals conceded in a season (15), while goalkeeper Cech clocked the most clean sheets the Premier League had ever seen in a season (24).

Mourinho’s side would carry their unbeaten run into the following season, right up until November 2005 when they lost to Manchester United, ending on an admirable 40 without defeat.

Matches unbeaten	40
First game	4-0 v Blackburn (23rd October 2004)
Last game	4-2 v Blackburn (29th October 2005)
Beaten by	Man Utd (L 0-1, 6th November 2005)

3

Nottingham Forest 1977-1978

42 games

Nottingham Forest conquered English and European football in the 1970s under iconic manager Brian Clough.

The club’s second-tier status didn’t last long when Clough took over as manager in 1975, as they were promoted two years later. Under Clough’s leadership, alongside assistant manager Peter Taylor, Forest quickly established themselves as a formidable force in the English top flight.

Following a third-place finish in the Second Division the previous season, Clough led Forest to the pinnacle of English football, as they went on to win the league, edging Liverpool by seven points to the title.

Their unbeaten streak began in November 1977 after an away loss to Leeds United, and they proceeded to go 26 games unbeaten to lift the trophy.

Forest didn’t experience their first loss until the following season in December 1978, when they lost out to the eventual champions Liverpool, despite setting a new English record for unbeaten matches.

If all of that wasn’t enough, Forest also went on to win the European Cup back-to-back in 1979 and 1980, cementing their legacy in the football history books forever.

Matches unbeaten	42
First game	0-0 v West Brom (26th November 1977)
Last game	1-0 v Bolton (25th November 1978)
Beaten by	Liverpool (L 0-2, 9th December 1978)

2

Liverpool 2019-2020

44 games

Jurgen Klopp was a god-like figure for Liverpool fans during his trophy-laden tenure at the club, as he brought so many iconic moments on and off the pitch.

During the 2019/20 season, the Reds were fierce at Anfield and it was seen as arguably the toughest fixture of the season for any Premier League side.

The season before, Liverpool had gone unbeaten 20 games and 17 games respectively – either side of a Manchester City defeat in January 2019 – but their 97 points total wasn’t enough to edge City’s 98.

And after bringing a sixth Champions League trophy back to the Anfield trophy cabinet in June 2019, Reds fans and players were desperate for domestic league success.

Liverpool’s momentous Premier League run without defeat lasted for 422 days, until the Reds travelled to Watford in February 2020 to be dealt their first loss of the season.

Klopp’s side were one victory away from the longest winning run in the English top flight, having won their past 18 league games. However, Liverpool would go on to claim their first Premier League title after 30 years in June 2020.

Matches unbeaten	44
First game	1-0 v Brighton (12th January 2019)
Last game	3-2 v West Ham (24th February 2020)
Beaten by	Watford (L 0-3, 29th February 2020)

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Arsenal 2003-2004

49 games

Arsenal’s invincible season is arguably the greatest achievement in English football history, as they topped Nottingham Forest’s record that lasted over 25 years.

Arsene Wenger’s side lifted the club’s third Premier league title by winning 26 of their 38 League games and drawing the other 12, meaning they had went the entire campaign without a single loss – the first time this had been done since the late 1800s.

The Gunners scored 73 goals, largely thanks to Thierry Henry, who bagged 30 goals to win the Golden Boot and conceded just 26 – with the likes of Sol Campbell, Kolo Toure and Jens Lehmann in top form over the season.

Henry also won the PFA Players’ Player of the Year and the Football Writers' Footballer of the Year, while Wenger was named Manager of the Season.

Matches unbeaten	49
First game	6-1 v Southampton (7th May 2003)
Last game	3-1 v Aston Villa (16th October 2004)
Beaten by	Man Utd (L 0-2, 24th October 2004)

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Over the last decade, Chelsea have always had a very deep squad due to their highly successful Cobham academy and their interest in investing in youth players early in their careers. As such, they have made a habit of selling youngsters for a profit and as such have a number of their former stars scattered across the Premier League.

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have now revealed that former Cobham graduates playing for different Premier League sides scored 25 per cent of all the goals scored in the league over the weekend. Solanke scored a brace against Aston Villa for Tottenham, while Callum Hudson-Odoi, Ola Aina, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Guehi scored one each to bring up a total of six goals for former Cobham graduates.

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The Blues continue to have a bloated squad under Enzo Maresca and as such they will likely have a few more academy players departing the club over the winter.

Rangers are closing in on another new signing at Ibrox, it has been reported, with Philippe Clement about to be handed an attacking ace this summer.

Clement plotting major Rangers changes

Booed off at half-time in their most recent pre-season match, a 2-1 defeat to League One Birmingham City, Rangers look well short of mounting another Scottish Premiership title challenge as things stand.

Quizzed afterwards on potential new additions, the Rangers boss admitted he expected fresh faces between now and the Scottish Premiership getting back underway but refused to be drawn on specifics.

Clement said: "I'm confident of that [new signings] because everyone is working hard for that. There's a good possibility, but no guarantees. There has to be a signature from three sides – the player, the other team and from us. It's working every day with the players who are available to make them better and to give them experience in pre-season of course. Because of the Euros everything starts slower. You see that with several teams where nothing has happened yet.

Instead, attention has been focused on outgoings, with Connor Goldson missing the pre-season defeat in an attempt to seal a move away from Ibrox, while Todd Cantwell has handed in a transfer request on two occasions and is now set to be axed from the squad.

Another set to leave is striker Sam Lammers, who Clement admitted was not in his plans after spending the second half of the season on loan at FC Utrecht.

"He has been training with the second team because it was really clear he doesn't fit in the plans for this season, we were clear about that a few months ago. We cannot train with a squad of 50, we're above 30 for the moment. Sam is getting closer and closer to have a good solution and make a transfer."

But there is one incoming that could have plenty at Ibrox feeling excited.

Winger on verge of Rangers move

That comes with Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg claiming that Rangers are advancing over a loan move for Czech winger Vaclav Cerny, with the 26-year-old "on the verge" of moving to Ibrox from Wolfsburg. The right-winger only signed for the German outfit last season, penning a four-year contract worth £26,000-a-week.

But he started just 12 Bundesliga games and returned only four goals across his first season with Wolfsburg, which has seemingly seen him deemed surplus to requirements for the upcoming campaign.

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And Rangers have pounced on the ex-FC Twente man, with a season-long loan seemingly in the pipeline for the winger. Though he struggled at Wolfsburg, his talent is clear with the winger grabbing 13 goals and 11 assists in his final season for Twente, while he has also managed six goals in 17 international appearances.

Vaclav Cerny's career to date

Club

Appearances

Goals and assists

VFL Wolfsburg

25

6

FC Twente

78

43

Utrecht

16

0

Ajax

29

10

Cerny has been dubbed a possible "brilliant" signing for Rangers in the media, being compared to Arjen Robben, while his ability to cut in on his left foot and find the corner was picked up by the official UEFA account too, who tweeted two of his "brilliant" strikes.

He could also be an early favourite with Rangers fans after it emerged that he had already scored a late winner against Celtic, while playing for Ajax in 2015, to knock them out of the Europa League in the process.

Given his international pedigree with the Czech Republic and clear prodigious talent when fit and available, he could prove an excellent addition to Clement's ranks.

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England will have to “manage” the threat of Covid-19 as well as devote extra attention to physical and mental wellbeing on their three-month tour of the subcontinent, according to Test captain Joe Root – and that includes being ready for the possibility of players testing positive.England’s last two trips overseas have been aborted, in differing circumstances, due to issues related to the coronavirus. They will take a charter flight to Sri Lanka on Saturday after the touring party all returned negative Covid-19 tests. It marks the resumption of a tour that was postponed in March, when England returned home early as the pandemic escalated worldwide, ready to fulfil a two-Test commitment that will be followed by four more Tests in India, as well as ODI and T20I series.The resumption of life in biosecure environments comes a matter of weeks after the abandonment of England’s ODI series in South Africa. In Cape Town, what Root described as a “domino effect” of positive cases among the South Africa squad, staff at the team hotel, and then England’s party – albeit they were later determined to be false positives – led to the tour being called off on player welfare grounds.Related

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However, with Covid-19 becoming a fact of life – and amid concerns over more transmissible strains of the virus emerging in both the UK and South Africa – Root said the players would continue to be flexible and adaptable while putting their trust in England’s medical staff.”It’s a really dangerous virus and wherever we will be, we will be in contact with it in some shape or form,” he said. “The reality is, look around the rest of the world, Pakistan in New Zealand, teams have had to deal with cases on tour. That might be the case for us, if so we have to manage it as best as possible.”South Africa was a very unique situation, a different set of circumstances. It will be different again [in Sri Lanka and India], we’re as best prepared as we can for it and we’re fully aware of what we’re getting ourselves into. Fingers crossed everything goes well, we look after each other, adhere to the rules, stay as safe as possible and play some really good hard Test cricket.”I don’t think it [a positive test result] will end in an automatic end of the tour. They are decisions that have to be made by the medical staff and the people entrusted in making those decisions. I don’t think it’s a player decision even though guys have the opportunity to opt out if they don’t feel safe. All we’ve got to do is make sure we follow the guidelines as best as possible, if we do that we’ll give ourselves the best chance of that not being a situation. Albeit we know the protocols if something was to happen.”As part of the ECB’s increased commitment to looking after player wellbeing, which includes plans to appoint a dedicated staff member focused on mental health, the England squad will be accompanied by a psychologist in Sri Lanka. Dr James Bickley has been brought in from Changing Minds, an organisation that aims to “enhance wellbeing and sustain high performance”. His role is distinct from that of the team’s regular sports psychologist, David Young, who is unavailable for the tour.”There’s going to be a little bit of extra support for the players in terms of a psychologist in the ground at all times, making sure there’s someone to speak to,” Root said. “Everyone is very aware that if at any stage it becomes too much they are entitled to get out and that’s an important thing to remember. As players, as well, you have a responsibility to speak up, not just use the staff but the other guys around you as well. As captain that’s a big part of my role, to make sure people are comfortable in the environment, in a position to be at the top of their game and play Test cricket to the best of their ability.”It’s important they can say if they don’t feel they’re in the right space physically or mentally to go out and represent their country. Everyone is very aware of that.”England’s selectors have already signalled that they will look to manage the workload of their multi-format players over the coming months, with Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer rested for Sri Lanka, Rory Burns on paternity leave and Jos Buttler likely to miss a portion of the India tour. With six Tests scheduled in seven-and-a-half weeks, Root said he expected rotation to be a significant factor.”You look at the amount of cricket on this coming tour and it’s unrealistic for everyone to get through the whole thing. Rotation and rest is going to be an integral part of managing this next phase of games. Not only is the mental welfare of the players really important but physically being able to get through, with so many back-to-back games in those conditions, is going to be a big ask. We are going to have to be quite flexible and adaptable in terms of selection – which is going to create opportunities for people to stand up and stake a claim at certain times through this winter. It’s very exciting and another way we can develop as a squad, in terms of strength in depth.”Despite an acknowledgement of the bigger picture, Root added that England have not yet given up on forcing their way into contention for the World Test Championship final. They are currently in fourth, trailing Australia, India and New Zealand.”We know we are not totally best placed at the moment but we have a good opportunity to win games now. All we can do is look after those performances. We almost have to play out of our skin to get into that final but if that is the case then it means we are playing extremely well. Everyone wants to be part of a massive game at Lords against one of the other best teams in the world.”

علق تييري هنري، مهاجم آرسنال ومنتخب فرنسا الأسبق، على وضع الدولي الفرنسي كيليان مبابي مع فريقه ريال مدريد خلال الموسم الحالي.

وانضم كيليان مبابي إلى صفوف ريال مدريد في الصيف الماضي، قادمًا من باريس سان جيرمان في صفقة انتقال حر.

ووجه تييري هنري، انتقادات لاذعة لمبابي في نوفمبر الماضي، حيث أكد أنه سوف يتحسن لأنه لا يمكن أن يكون أسوأ من ذلك.

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وقال هنري في تصريحات جديدة لإذاعة “راديو مونت كارلو” مدافعًا عن مبابي: “يعتبر الكثيرون أن مستوى مبابي مع ريال مدريد أقل مما توقعه الجميع، لكن عندما تنظر عن كثب إلى مستوى الأهداف، لا يمكنك القول إن بدايته في مدريد لم تكن جيدة”.

وأضاف: “يستغرق الأمر وقتًا لتعلم اللعب، لكنني آمل أن يتطور ويجب أن يحرز تقدمًا مع ريال مدريد”.

وأشار: “نحن هنا نحكم فيما يتعلق بما فعلته من قبل، فمن الطبيعي تمامًا، عندما لا تكون معتادًا على ذلك، تجد نفسك في موقف معين، يمكننا أن نرى فيه نقاط ضعفك، بينما لم نكن نراها من قبل”.

واختتم: “في وقت ما، اعتقد الجميع أنه روبوت، إنه ليس إنسانًا آليًا، إنه إنسان لديه مشاعر مثل أي شخص آخر، ومن وقت لآخر، يغضب ويرفع يديه”.

Southampton are one of a number of clubs who are interested in completing the loan signing of a "special" Liverpool teenager who has been compared to Wayne Rooney, according to a new update from reliable journalist James Pearce.

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Saints still need to complete more business between now and the end of the summer transfer window, with Villarreal and Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz seen as a strong target. In fact, a £7m fee has reportedly been agreed, as they look to seal an impressive addition.

Crystal Palace youngster Jesurun Rak-Sakyi has also emerged as a rumoured target for Southampton, with the youngster seen as an attacking player with lots of potential. Still only 21 years of age, the Eagles may be keen to keep hold of him, though, especially having already lost Michael Olise to Bayern Munich earlier this window.

The future of Celtic attacking midfielder Matt O'Riley is still up in the air, too, and while a move to Atalanta feels the most likely outcome this summer, Saints have been mentioned as possible suitors. The Dane was superb for the Hoops last season, registering 31 goal contributions (18 goals and 13 assists) in the Scottish Premiership, helping his side clinch the league and Scottish Cup double in the process.

Meanwhile, Southampton have already completed the double signing of young pair Welington and Juan from Brazilian side Sao Paulo, with the duo arriving next January after signing pre-contract deals.

Southampton keen on signing "special" ace

According to Pearce on X, Southampton are interested in signing Liverpool winger Ben Doak on loan this summer, but they aren't alone in expressing a willingness to snap him up:

Doak is an incredibly exciting talent who could be such an eye-catching temporary addition for Saints this summer, possessing blistering pace out wide, as well as an ability to both cut inside or hit the byline. At 18, the Scot is understandably still a raw footballer whose end product needs some work, but former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer.

"Ben Doak, obviously nice signs, he’s with us in training again. Special boy, really confident, has something nobody else delivers really, this kind of dribbling, this kind of straight-forward bravery, all these kind of things."

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Doak has also been compared to Rooney in the past, in terms of his stocky build and fearless style of play, and while Russell Martin may not see him as a starter in every game, given his age, he has the potential to be such an effective squad option for a year, affecting games as a substitute with his directness and trickery.

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ESPNcricinfo staff22-Feb-2021Umesh Yadav has been added to India’s squad for the third and fourth Tests against England after clearing a fitness test. Yadav, who had given the fitness test on Sunday, was formally added to the squad on Monday, two days ahead of the third Test, which will be a pink-ball, day-night affair. Yadav will be available for selection for the match at the new stadium in Motera, which starts from February 24. The fourth and final Test will take place at the same venue from March 4, though that will be a traditional red-ball game.Yadav replaces Shardul Thakur in the Indian squad. Thakur has been released to play in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy – India’s domestic 50-overs competition – where he will turn out for Mumbai.Related

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Yadav was expected to be part of the squad once he had cleared his fitness test, and he joins a fast-bowling group that comprises Ishant Sharma – who will be playing his 100th Test, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.Yadav has played 48 Tests overall, of which 28 have been in India, where he has been particularly effective. Overall, he has 148 wickets at 30.54, but at home, he has 96 wickets at 24.54. He has been particularly devastating at home since 2018, averaging 13.86 with 38 wickets in seven games. His average and strike rate (24.3) in that period are the best in India of any bowler, given a minimum of three Tests played.Given the success Yadav has enjoyed and the likelihood of India bringing in a pacer in place of a spinner due to the match being a pink-ball one, Yadav could return to the playing XI straightaway, marking his first game since picking up a calf injury during the Boxing Day Test against Australia.

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‘Foi abaixo do que queríamos. Não conseguimos transformar muitas jogadas em finalizações. Depois, acabamos tomando o gol. A equipe não voltou bem no segundo tempo. Os jogadores poderiam dar mais pela qualidade deles e pela forma que já vinham atuando antes. Erramos algumas bolas bobas, até dando oportunidades para eles (da Chapecoense)’, declarou.

Agora, o Athletico volta a campo no fim de semana e recebe o Fluminense, em jogo que será disputado na Arena da Baixada.

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Arsenal majorly boosted the UK economy by contributing more than half a billion pounds during the 2022-23 season, according to a new report.

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Arsenal boosted the UK economy in the 2022-23 seasonContributed massively to the local economyEmirates Stadium attracted 1.6m fansFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

According to a report published by accounting firm Ernst & Young, the Gunners contributed £616 million (€738m/$780m) to the UK economy and £425m was delivered to the club's local borough Islington during the 2022-23 Premier League season. The club also backed more than 4400 jobs in the country and gave £228m in the UK's tax revenue. The EY report further claimed that 14,000 fans took part in the Gunners' community services and the Emirates Stadium attracted 1.6m fans during the entire 2022-23 campaign across all competitions.

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Speaking to , Arsenal's managing director Richard Garlick said: "Arsenal brings so much to our community beyond the football we play. Creating a sense of belonging and driving progress in our communities has been central to who we are since we were established in 1886. We cherish that heritage and the positive impact we continue to make.

"We are proud to publish our first Economic and Social impact report today. EY’s independent analysis shows the economic contribution that we make to the local and national economy, delivering £616million of economic value to the UK."

He added: "We hope the report, along with the stories shared by people in our local community, will bring to life the contribution Arsenal makes to the prosperity of the local communities we serve and the impact we have beyond Islington too."

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On the field, Mikel Arteta's side fought tooth and nail with Manchester City for the league title, however, they missed out on the coveted trophy by five points in the end. The Gunners also secured a Champions League slot after a gap of six years.

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The north London outfit will be back in action this weekend after the international break as they take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday.