’Seven Asian nations will discover their World Cup fate on Tuesday as the race to Russia 2018 draws to a climax. World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia still ‘crucial’ for Japan, says Shinji Okazaki. Some of these comments are made by those who do not know me, some are made by former players – both successful and unsuccessful during their time here at the club. During the last couple of days my DFB teammates have been asking me about how everything is at Arsenal at the moment. It remains to be seen whether it is Hilton Cartwright, Steve O’Keefe or Jackson Bird who makes it into the playing XI. “This will be good for our country’s tourism. Arsène told me how he would help me to develop as a player, and this is something every player wants to hear, as it is great encouragement. Spinners Kuldeep and Yuzvendra did well in the middle overs to contain the flow of runs in the middle overs and picked one wicket each. Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Garbine Muguruza and Petra Kvitova on focus on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sania Mirza and Shuai Peng will next face Sorana Cirstea and Sara Sorribes Tormo.