City are looking to challenge on a European stage

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LONDON -- Arsenal has taken internal action against goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny for making an offensive hand gesture after being sent off in the 2-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. Szczesny was red-carded for taking out Bayerns Arjen Robben in the penalty area, and the Poland goalie made the gesture before walking down the tunnel. UEFA has yet to confirm whether Szczesny will be cited, but Wenger said on Friday that he was reprimanded by the club. "We dont agree with that," Wenger said. "(The gesture) was frustration, but we are professionals, me included, and we have always to master reactions. Wojciech is part of that as well." http://www.soccerportugalnationalshop.com/Ricardo-Carvalho-Portugal-Jersey/ . The game was the first of two international friendlies that Canada is playing during the international break, with the second game against Slovenia set for Tuesday in Celje. Canada looked uncomfortable defensively throughout the game, and every free kick that came into Canadas penalty box looked like ending up in the back of the net. http://www.soccerportugalnationalshop.com/Miguel-Monteiro-Portugal-Jersey/ .C. -- The RBC Cups semifinal participants were decided by a pair of overtime games. http://www.soccerportugalnationalshop.com/Daniel-Carrico-Portugal-Jersey/ .com) - Marian Gaborik scored his sixth goal in the last four games to help the Los Angeles Kings top the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2, Saturday at Staples Center. http://www.soccerportugalnationalshop.com/Beto-Portugal-Jersey/ . Billy Hamilton finished off Cincinnatis biggest comeback of the season for a doubleheader sweep. http://www.soccerportugalnationalshop.com/Joao-Mario-Portugal-Jersey/ . Chris Heisey connected for his first grand slam and Devin Mesoraco homered and drove in a career high-tying four runs as Cincinnati took advantage of Tampa Bays depleted pitching staff for a 12-4 victory on Sunday.Manchester City Womens captain Steph Houghton is aiming for a treble winning campaign after claiming a league and cup double this week. City secured a second piece of silverware for the club in seven days with the FA Womens Super League title last month that saw them beat defending champions Chelsea 2-0, and Sundays 1-0 victory over Birmingham City in the final of the FA WSL Continental Tyres CupIn tandem with the mens team, City are looking to challenge on a European stage as they prepare to play their first Champions League game on Thursday, October 6 against 2009 finalists Zvezda Perm at the Academy Stadium. The squad are in good spirits and we are very confident, said England international Houghton, who became England captain in January 2014. We have been playing really well for the last 18 months.We know we just have to continue giving those same performances coming into the Champions League.We know its going to be tough, but this is the competition we want to be in and hopefully we can hold our own against the best. City claimed the Super League title for the first time in their history The Blues have lost just one game all season, in the Womens FA Cup, but Houghton is not underestimating the challenge ahead.I think with the WSL we have improved that league, the 28-year-old added. The standard of the league is always improving but the Champions League isـa different level.ddddddddddddWe know we cant give them too many chances, but we have to go and take our own. We have to go and perform, technically we have to be very good on the day.We know its going to be tough but it is an exciting challenge for us and hopefully we can do ok. Lucy Bronze scored the only goal as Manchester City beat Birmingham City 1-0 in the FA WSL Continental Tyres Cup final The second leg of Round 32 will see City face a gruelling trip to Russia. However, the City defender remains confident the squads success at home can set them up for the away trip.Its going to be a tough away trip but hopefully we can do the business at home, admitted Houghton, who featured in the 2015 World Cup.Thats what makes this competition so special that you know you have to do the job when you are at home and keep a clean sheet and prevent away goals.When we go over there we still have to performance as best as we can, but hopefully an advantage here will help us.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: Dingley: FA in right direction RFU target womens rugby growth Tailor praises Ramsey influence ANZ moves can help England Wholesale NFL Jerseys ' ' '