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Chelsea and Arsenal through to Europa League last-16

Feb 22, 2019

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Chelsea have advanced to the last-16 of the Europa League, with a 3-nil second-leg victory over Swedish side Malmö.

The Blues, who led 2-1 from the first leg, had a slow start to the match, before fighting back with goals from Olivier Giroud, Ross Barkley and Callum Hudson-Odoi.

However, it's unclear if the result will ease the pressure on Blues boss Maurizio Sarri.

Another tie saw Arsenal beat Bate Borisov also 3-nil, progressing to the last-16 with a 3-1 aggregate.

Trailing 1-nil from the first leg, The Gunners were handed a boost just four minutes in, when the visitors scored an own goal.

Defender Shkodran Mustafi then made it 2-nil, before substitute Sokratis headed in the third goal in the second half.

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Arsene Wenger has private meeting with PSG President

Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has reportedly held talks with PSG, to potentially replace Thomas Tuchel.

While Tuchel's position as head coach isn't exactly under threat, it's believed he does have a strained relationship with the French club's sporting director.

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Olympics: Karate out, breakdancing in?

Malaysia has been dealt a blow, after organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics decided to drop karate from the program. 

Instead, they're proposing breakdancing, to make the Olympics more urban and artistic. 

Surfing, skateboarding and sport climbing, which are set to debut at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, could also be included in Paris.