Paris Saint-Germain edged out Bayern Munich 5-4 in a history-making Champions League semi-final first leg at the Parc des Princes. The reigning European champions and the Bundesliga’s top dogs served up an instant classic in the French capital, where two world-class attacks traded blow for blow and a new record was set for goals in […]

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Mikel Arteta insists Arsenal have no intention of settling for a draw against Atletico Madrid, whose coach Diego Simeone is a “role model” for the Gunners boss. Arsenal go to the Estadio Metropolitano for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Wednesday, before hosting the return fixture next Tuesday. Arsenal and Atletico […]

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Martin Odegaard is sure his Arsenal team-mates are relishing the chance to compete on two fronts, ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid. Arsenal make the trip to the Metropolitano on Wednesday for the first leg of their final-four tie, fresh from returning to the top of the Premier League by beating Newcastle […]

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Atletico Madrid’s Champions League semi-final first leg with Arsenal has been described as being similar to a first date by Koke as he looks to end his team’s wait for the trophy. Diego Simeone’s side welcome Arsenal to the Metropolitano on Wednesday as both teams look to take a huge step towards the showpiece match […]

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David Raya believes he has “spent 14 years working and preparing” for the final stages of Arsenal’s trophy pursuit this season. The Gunners currently lead the way in the Premier League, while they face Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Raya first moved to England in 2014, joining Blackburn Rovers before completing […]

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Manchester United pulled 11 points clear in the race for Champions League qualification as they beat Brentford 2-1 in an entertaining tussle at Old Trafford. First-half goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko got the job done, though Mathias Jensen’s 87th-minute strike set up a grandstand finale in Monday’s Premier League clash. United’s fast start should […]

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Trevoh Chalobah insisted Chelsea’s players must take accountability for the turmoil that led to Liam Rosenior’s sacking following a poor run of results. Rosenior’s tenure at Stamford Bridge lasted just 107 days, with the former Strasbourg boss relieved of his duties following a damaging 3-0 defeat to Brighton. The Blues have lost five successive league […]

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Virgil van Dijk said that Mohamed Salah is doing everything within his power to end his Liverpool career with an Anfield farewell, despite sustaining a suspected hamstring injury. Salah was replaced by Jeremie Frimpong in the 59th minute of Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday after stretching awkwardly for the ball on the […]

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Daniel Farke suggested his Leeds United team could not handle the pressure that came with an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium. Leeds went down with a whimper as they lost 1-0 to Chelsea in a largely flat performance. Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson and Anton Stach forced Robert Sanchez into action during the second half, […]

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Calum McFarlane lauded the performance of “fighter” Enzo Fernandez after the Chelsea vice-captain proved to be their FA Cup semi-final hero. Fernandez’s 23rd-minute header was decisive at Wembley Stadium as the Blues beat Leeds United 1-0. Chelsea, who have lost five straight Premier League games without scoring, will now face Manchester City on May 16. […]

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Enzo Fernandez’s first-half header propelled Chelsea to a 1-0 win over Leeds United and into an FA Cup final against Manchester City. While Man City beat Southampton in dramatic fashion on Saturday, it was a rather more subdued encounter in the second semi-final at Wembley Stadium. Fernandez’s 23rd-minute effort proved decisive, as the Blues – […]

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expressed his disappointment with Premier League referees, insisting both Manchester City and Newcastle United should have been reduced to 10 men in their recent encounters. The Gunners defeated Newcastle 1-0 on Saturday as Eberechi Eze’s first-half stunner was enough to move the north London side back to top spot in the […]

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Cesc Fabregas insisted the most important focus is Como’s match against Genoa as rumours linking him to the Chelsea job grow. Fabregas is aiming to guide Como into the Champions League places in Serie A, but their recent form has not been ideal. Como have lost their last two Serie A matches, against Inter (3-4) […]

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Eddie Howe is hopeful Newcastle United have turned a corner after their recent struggles, insisting there was a “big step forward” during their defeat at Arsenal. Newcastle suffered their fifth straight loss in all competitions, after Eberechi Eze’s early strike sealed a 1-0 win for the title-chasing hosts at the Emirates Stadium. The Magpies have […]

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Arsenal edged back ahead in the Premier League title race, with Eberechi Eze’s early goal earning a 1-0 win over Newcastle United. The Gunners were knocked off top spot in midweek after Manchester City beat Burnley, but they returned to the summit after grinding out a narrow victory over Eddie Howe’s out-of-form side. An open […]

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Liverpool boss Arne Slot bemoaned the injury suffered by Mohamed Salah during Saturday’s victory over Crystal Palace, dubbing it “the story of our season”. The Reds consolidated their top-five place on Saturday, leapfrogging Aston Villa to fourth following a 3-1 win at Anfield. However, the victory was marred by the forced departure of Salah, who […]

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Pau Cubarsi says Barcelona will not delay sealing the LaLiga title to celebrate against Real Madrid in their upcoming Clasico meeting on May 10. Hansi Flick’s side moved one step closer towards defending their league title with a 2-0 win over Getafe on Saturday, with goals from Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford securing victory at […]

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Barcelona took a decisive step towards defending their LaLiga title with a 2-0 win at Getafe, courtesy of goals from Fermin Lopez and Marcus Rashford. Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Real Betis on Friday only strengthened the Blaugrana’s position at the top of the table, and they have now moved 11 points clear of their […]

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Oliver Glasner had no qualms with the manner of Daniel Munoz’s goal in Crystal Palace’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. Trailing 2-0 to first-half goals from Alexander Isak and Andrew Robertson, Munoz lifted into an unguarded goal in the 71st minute when Reds goalkeeper Freddie Woodman was down hurt after making a […]

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Andy Robertson believes that Liverpool have taken a “big step” towards qualifying for the Champions League next season following their 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Liverpool moved up to fourth in the Premier League after Saturday’s win at Anfield, capitalising on Aston Villa’s 1-0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier in the day. Alexander […]

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Liverpool racked up a third consecutive Premier League victory as they overcame Crystal Palace 3-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Alexander Isak and Andrew Robertson were on target in the first half, before Florian Wirtz made sure in second-half injury time after Daniel Munoz had replied for the visitors. Liverpool had seen a penalty awarded to […]

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Como president Mirwan Suwarso says the club will not block Cesc Fabregas from leaving to join Chelsea, should he wish to move to the Premier League. The Blues sacked Liam Rosenior earlier this week following a five-match losing streak in the Premier League, with Fabregas one of the names now linked to the vacant position. […]

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Rayan Cherki has hailed the “unbelievable” influence of Pep Guardiola, but the Manchester City winger does not intend to cut out his tricks as he wants to put on a show for fans. The Frenchman has been an instant hit at Man City since his arrival from Lyon last summer. Cherki has already racked up […]

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Arsenal are making unprecedented steps in the Champions League, so says Mikel Arteta, after his side reached the last four for a second straight season. Sporting CP pushed Arteta’s side all the way across two legs, with Arsenal progressing as 1-0 aggregate winners despite Wednesday’s goalless draw at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time winner […]

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Harry Kane called on Bayern Munich to push on after a dramatic Champions League quarter-final success over Real Madrid kept their treble hopes alive. Boasting a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Spain, Bayern were initially rocked as Arda Guler’s brace and a calm finish from Kylian Mbappe gave Madrid a 3-2 half-time lead […]

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Alvaro Arbeloa said the feeling in Real Madrid’s camp was one of “injustice” after Eduardo Camavinga’s red card cost them dearly in their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. Having suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat at home in last week’s first leg, Madrid put on a much-improved display in a thrilling rematch in Munich. Following […]

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