Despite damning findings, Israel remains in World Cup contention - raising questions over football’s role in global accountability, writes JAMES NALTON

PREMIER LEAGUE title-chasing Arsenal visit the south coast to take on Brighton this evening, with Mikel Arteta’s side requiring nothing short of a victory to maintain their hopes of domestic silverware.
The North Londoners are challenging for their first league title in 20 years, having narrowly missed out last term despite leading the race for a record-breaking 258 days — and are currently involved in a gripping three-way battle with Liverpool and Manchester City.
Previewing tomorrow’s teatime tough trip to take on Roberto De Zerbi’s impressive Seagulls side, Arteta said today: “We’re going to have a really tough opponent again in Brighton.

Mikel Arteta has been receiving criticism in some quarters for his supposed negativity – but Arsenal reporter LAYTH YOUSIF insists the Gunners boss is on the right lines

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