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The Sport Matrix: Thursday 18 April 2013

Terry's double helps Chelsea stroll back into third place

'Inspirational' spirit can take Everton to Champions League qualification insists Leighton Baines

Everton battled to a goalless draw at Arsenal last night

Andre Schurrle

Chelsea on verge of £20m deal for Andre Schurrle - reports

Blues set to hold talks with Bayer Leverkusen over deal for Germany international

Arsene Wenger at the Emirates

Arsene Wenger challenges Arsenal to make recovery from frustrating draw with Everton

Up next for the Gunners is an away trip to Fulham

Rafael Benitez

Fulham v Chelsea: Rafael Benitez not 'wasting time' analysing statistics ahead of west London derby

Chelsea are battling for a place in the top four

Samir Nasri

PSG director Leonardo says no to signing Wayne Rooney, but yes to Samir Nasri

Paris Saint-Germain director of football Leonardo insists the club have not made an offer for Wayne Rooney but admitted that Samir Nasri and Yohan Cabaye are on their radar.

Always there for Everton: David Moyes with Leighton Baines and Leon Osman

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Frank Lampard and David Luiz pictured ahead of their quarter-final

Europa League glory will make Chelsea season a success says David Luiz

Blues look for a top-four finish in the league as well

Victor Anichebe

David Moyes wants more from Everton striker Victor Anichebe during Premier League run-in

Everton play Arsenal at the Emirates tonight

Jack Wilshere: Could be rested for Arsenal’s match against Everton at the Emirates

Jack Wilshere: We can’t let Manchester United clinch Premier League title against Arsenal at the Emirates

Arsenal midfielder issues rallying cry as side begin run-in at home to Everton

Wayne Rooney and Radamel Falcao

Wayne Rooney to sign new Manchester United deal instead of joining PSG

The Premier League leaders have no plans to move for Radamel Falcao

Everton manager David Moyes

Result against Arsenal crucial for Everton's top-four aspirations says David Moyes

The sides meet at the Emirates stadium tomorrow

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen

Thomas Vermaelen challenges Arsenal to continue top-four momentum against Everton

The Gunners needed late goals to beat Norwich at the weekend

Olivier Giroud of Arsenal and Sebastien Bassong of Norwich City compete for the ball
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