Arsenal's attack has always been exciting, but their inability to defend and their lack of physicality have made them harmless in top competitions.Lee Hendrie scored in the third minute to put Aston Villa in front, but it didn't matter. Arsenal would score and score again, and Arsenal would win. Because Arsenal always won.Sure enough, Robert Pirès equalised from the penalty spot, and after Thierry Henry had given the home side the lead on the stroke of half-time, Pirès swept home his second goal to seal a routine 3-1 victory. "I don't think they would have panicked at even two goals down," beaten manager David O'Leary said. "They've...

Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti examine how Spain can improve after they booked their spot at Euro 2020. Rodrigo broke Swedish hearts as Spain qualified for Euro 2020. Watch Euro qualifying on ESPN+. Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos has said Sergio Ramos deserves to be given a place in Spain's Olympic squad if he wants it.The Real Madrid and Spain captain, Ramos is considering playing for Spain at the 2020 Summer Olympics that will take place in Tokyo, according to his brother and agent, Rene Ramos.- Euro 2020: Who will reach the finals?- Euro 2020 qualifying: All you need to knowCeballos, who has impressed while on loan at Arsenal from Real Madrid this season, started in Spain's 1-1...

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Former Premier League 'keeper Petr Cech reveals that making his ice hockey debut fulfilled a childhood dream. The ESPN FC crew debate whether or not Arsenal are good enough to finish third this year. Arsenal are up to third, and Craig Burley says Unai Emery's side can still go to another level. Gregg Berhalter explains why he played Christian Pulisic in multiple positions in the USMNT's win vs. Cuba. ESPN FC's Stewart Robson says there's only one way for Christian Pulisic to get extended minutes. Fiyako Tomori says he wasn't expecting to make the England squad at the start of the season. Former Arsenal and Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech made his competitive ice hockey debut on Sunday, helping the Guildford Phoenix win on&nbsp;a penalty shootout save.The 37-year-old is a big fan of the sport and said he it was a dream to play in a game after his retirement from football last year. He signed last week with Guildford, who play&nbsp;National Ice Hockey League South 2.Petr Cech can do it all <� �He saved two crucial penalties for a shootout win! pic.twitter.com/YB7bv4veiS&mdash; ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 13, 2019 "It is kind of a childhood dream to come and play one game, which has [now] happened," said Cech, whose penalty...

The ESPN FC crew debate whether or not Arsenal are good enough to finish third this year. Arsenal are up to third, and Craig Burley says Unai Emery's side can still go to another level. Craig Burley and Stevie Nicol say Nicolas Pepe looks like "a flash in the pan" after failing to live up to the hype so far at Arsenal. Alexandre Lacazette will make his return to training with the Arsenal first team squad next week after six weeks out due to an ankle injury, sources have told ESPN FC.After ongoing treatment and wearing a protective boot on his right ankle, the France striker has been working hard on his own with one of the club's physios to get back to full fitness.- ESPN Premier League fantasy: Sign up now!- VAR in the Premier League: Ultimate guide- When does the transfer window reopen?- Premier League winter...

Alexis Nunes and Julien Laurens question whether Frank Lampard could ever win the Premier League with Chelsea. Petr Cech, often considered among the best Premier League goalkeepers of all time, will continue his netminding ways -- but this time on ice skates.The ex-Chelsea and Arsenal keeper signed a one-year deal with the semiprofessional Guildford Phoenix ice hockey club in England on Wednesday.- Retired soccer stars' new sporting careers"I am delighted to have the opportunity to play with the Phoenix to get the match experience," the 37-year-old Cech said in a statement released by the club. "I hope...