Joachim Löw to field a settled Germany side against Ireland

Lukas Podolski the world champion’s only injury concern ahead of Thursday’s fixture

Lukas Podolski ruled out of Germany’s final two qualifiers

Karim Bellarabi expected to recover from shoulder injury for game against Ireland

Loew confident Germany can beat Poland

Germany in unusual position of having to challenge for top spot in group

Arsenal’s Lukas Podolski goes on loan to Inter Milan

German international forward to move to Serie A club for remainder of season

Wenger looks to reinforce central midfield during window

Arsenal manager exasperated with Inter Milan over loan move for Podolski

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Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey strikes twice to ease past Galatasary

Arsene Wenger’s under strength side took charge at the outset

Arsenal deserved winners against Dortmund

Sanogo and Sanchez secure qualification with top spot still within reach

Ireland without Whelan and Hoolahan for Scotland

Midfield pair both effectively ruled out of Euro 2016 qualifier by respective club managers

Olympiacos top group with Juve win

Bayer Leverkusen take control of Group C with win over Zenit, Monaco move second

Arsenal dig late win out against Anderlecht

Gibbs and Podolski ensure Gunners take points home from Belgium

Great servant to Ireland O’Shea finally earns his just rewards

Last-gasp equaliser a fitting reward for a determined display from O’Neill’s men

German player ratings

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule of the individual performances of the world champions in Gelsenkirchen

Arsene Wenger: Arsenal not reliant on signing striker

Emirates more likely to see defensive arrivals

Giroud injury puts Arsenal in market for striker

Loic Remy may join before transfer deadline on Monday

Olivier Giroud injury could be a ‘long-term’ concern for Arsenal

French international injured his ankle moments after scoring late equaliser at Goodison Park

Wenger sees red over Ramsey sending off

Arsenal manager unhappy with the general standard of refereeing in Turkey

Alexis Sanchez the final piece to complete Arsenal

Chilean attacking midfielder may be transformed into a striker by Arsene Wenger

World Cup win breaks tweets per minute record

Facebook records 280m interactions as #Okeydoke trends in Ireland

Chastened Brazil fear final humiliation at the hands of Argentina

Things could get even worse for the hosts if Lionel Messi and co win on Sunday

Arsenal close in on signing of Alexis Sanchez from Barcelona

Chile winger set for move to London along with French full back Mathieu Debuchy

Joachim Löw wants a trip to the Maracana

German coach is relishing the prospect of taking on Brazil and has promised them a tough fight

Algeria’s chance to avenge ‘Disgrace of Gijón’ after 32 years

Underdogs will again look to play tight defensive game against Germans

Kaymer win buried in World Cup fever

The US Open winner who wanted to play football has been overshadowed

Injuries leave Germany with little room for manoeuvre

Germans are still capable of fielding a strong starting 11 but room for tactical manoeuvre is threatened

Inspirational German captain Philipp Lahm aiming to tick final box

Multi-decorated Bayern Munich stalwart wants to cap an outstanding career with a World Cup medal

Germany’s Marc Reus to miss World Cup

Borussia Dortmund midfielder injured his ankle in 6-1 friendly win over Armenia in Mainz

Arsenal set to seal deal worth €29m with Wenger

Long-serving manager confirms intention to add ‘two or three players’ this summer

Ramsey’s goal ends title drought as Arsenal take FA Cup

Hull had taken 2-0 lead inside first 10 minutes of match at Wembley

Joachim Low says no to Super Mario

Striker Gomez has been left out of Germany’s extended 30-man squad for the World Cup

Lukas Podolski strikes twice as Arsenal glide past Hull

Aaron Ramsey opened scoring as Gunners maintain control of Champions League destiny

Champions League qualification is a must, says Wenger

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Arsenal recover pride but City maintain title momentum

Shock Chelsea defeat and Liverpool victory sets up crunch clash at Anfield

Arsenal show fight as City clash ends with honours even

Manuel Pellegrini’s side fail to take advantage of Chelsea slip-up

Wenger admits the game is up

With title all but gone, Arsenal manager more concerned with protecting top four place

Arjen Robben hits back at Arsene Wenger over diving claims

Dutch attacker says he expected more from Arsenal boss

Bayern Munich through to quarter-finals

The defending champions could afford penalty miss as they win Champions League tie 3-1 on aggregate against Arsenal

Arsenal falling off the pace

Defeat at Stoke compounded by Chelsea’s comfortable win at Fulham

Wenger glad to have Rosicky around going forward

Midfielder agrees new contract deal to stay with Arsenal

Arsene Wenger responds to ‘silly, disrespectful’ Jose Mourinho

‘The only thing I know is it’s more embarrassing for Chelsea than for me’

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