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Mar 17, 2025

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Today’s top stories:

Christian Pulisic, set to sign his new contract at AC Milan soon as it will be valid for the next four years. The salary will be improved as expected. “I want to continue at Milan.”
AC Milan are currently not planning any round of talks with Chelsea to keep João Félix at the club beyond this season. There’s no buy option clause in the deal, but in any case Milan are not advancing at this stage. More to follow after director/head coach decisions.

Andrea Berta will start his new chapter as Arsenal director in the upcoming weeks, plan confirmed. The contract has been sealed last week as reported and the new director already spoke with Mikel Arteta about future plans.
Arsenal cruised to another win in a London derby by beating Chelsea with Mikel Merino scoring the only goal of the match. Arsenal remain unbeaten against the ‘Big 6’ of the Premier League in their last 19 matches. [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Mikel Merino scored his 6th goal of the season for the Gunners. The midfielder keeps impressing in his role as a striker.
Arsenal open talks to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
Mikel Arteta: “Chelsea are the best attacking team in the Premier League… and by a mile”.
Arteta: “In defending, we are one of the best teams in the world today. We were unbelievable. We concede almost nothing apart from a strange save from David Raya. Big credit because in my opinion Chelsea are the best attacking team in the league”.

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