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

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

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

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

Arsenal manager exasperated with Inter Milan over loan move for Podolski

From #BOD to Garth Brooks, what got Ireland tweeting in 2014

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

Sanogo and Sanchez secure qualification with top spot still within reach

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

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

Gibbs and Podolski ensure Gunners take points home from Belgium

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

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

Emirates more likely to see defensive arrivals

Loic Remy may join before transfer deadline on Monday

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

Arsenal manager unhappy with the general standard of refereeing in Turkey

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

Facebook records 280m interactions as #Okeydoke trends in Ireland

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