Diego Simeone says Atletico Madrid are “convinced” they can reach the Champions League final as they prepare to face Arsenal in the semi-final second leg. The spoils were shared in a 1-1 draw between the sides at the Metropolitano last Wednesday, with Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez both scoring from the penalty spot. It leaves […]

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Nottingham Forest produced a stunning 3-1 win over out-of-form Chelsea to surge six points clear of the Premier League relegation zone. Despite Vitor Pereira’s heavy rotation, Forest extended their unbeaten run in the league to seven games, and made it three wins on the spin, with a clinical display at Stamford Bridge to ease their […]

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Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels has urged his team-mates to secure their Premier League status for another season, insisting “we’re almost there now”. Forest moved six points clear of the relegation zone, with three games to go, after a stunning 3-1 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Taiwo Awoniyi scored either side of Igor Jesus’ […]

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Cesc Fabregas insisted he is in no rush to coach a team in the Premier League following advice he received from Jose Mourinho. Fabregas is enjoying a strong campaign with Como, who are three points off the Champions League places in fifth with three games to go in Serie A, though they could drop to […]

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Joao Pedro insisted it is on Chelsea’s players to step up and take responsibility as they aim to arrest their dismal form. Chelsea lost 3-1 to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge to make it six straight league defeats. Cole Palmer missed a penalty and Joao Pedro saw a goal disallowed before finally ending Chelsea’s 634-minute […]

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Martin Zubminendi thinks the backing of the home faithful at Emirates Stadium will ensure Arsenal reach the Champions League final. Arsenal head into Tuesday’s clash on the back of a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid last week. The Gunners, who are embroiled in a tight title tussle with Manchester City in the […]

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Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool cannot feel sorry for themselves or make excuses for an “unacceptable” season. Liverpool went down 3-2 to fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday, having initially come back from 2-0 down. With three matches of the Premier League season remaining, Arne Slot’s team sit fourth, though their place in the Champions […]

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Michael Carrick says he feels “pretty natural” in his role as Manchester United head coach, having secured Champions League football for next season. United’s 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday moved them onto 64 points for the season and also means they will definitely finish in the top five, returning to UEFA’s premier competition. Kobbie […]

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Kobbie Mainoo credited Michael Carrick for the belief he has given Manchester United’s players, after they delivered Champions League qualification with a 3-2 win over Liverpool. Mainoo was the hero as United won a five-goal thriller against their rivals at Old Trafford on Sunday, having stormed into an early two-goal lead before being pegged back. […]

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Kobbie Mainoo scored the winner as Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford to secure Champions League qualification for next season. Following Bournemouth’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace earlier on Sunday, the Red Devils needed one point to be certain of finishing in the Premier League’s top five. It looked as though they would […]

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Arne Slot admits Champions League qualification should not be viewed as a “step forward” for Liverpool, but he is under no illusions as to the importance of sealing a top-five Premier League finish. Liverpool face rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, when they could, depending on Saturday’s results, confirm their spot in UEFA’s […]

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Viktor Gyokeres scored twice and Bukayo Saka was also on target as Arsenal went six points clear at the top of the Premier League with an easy 3-0 win over Fulham. The Gunners showed no signs of title nerves as they scored all three goals in a one-sided first half, allowing Mikel Arteta to rest […]

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Hansi Flick claimed he does not care about how Barcelona retain their LaLiga title, insisting his side “have done our job”. Barca defeated Osasuna 2-1 on Saturday, with quickfire goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres sealing a crucial away win. La Blaugrana have now won 10 consecutive LaLiga matches, reaching that figure in a […]

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Diego Simeone credited Atletico Madrid B team head coach Fernando Torres for his work with the younger players in the first team. Atleti defeated Valencia 2-0 on Saturday, with 20-year-old Iker Luque and 18-year-old Miguel Cubo scoring at Estadio de Mestalla. Atleti have now beaten Valencia in five consecutive LaLiga matches, the first time they […]

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Barcelona took a huge step towards retaining their LaLiga crown after a 2-1 victory over Osasuna. Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored in the final 10 minutes at Estadio El Sadar, meaning Barca will be champions if they avoid defeat against Real Madrid next week, or if Los Blancos fail to beat Espanyol on Sunday. […]

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Viktor Gyokeres insisted Arsenal’s belief in their Premier League title chances had never wavered, after a 3-0 win over Fulham moved them six points clear at the summit. Gyokeres scored twice and supplied an assist for Bukayo Saka as the Gunners cruised to victory at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, piling pressure on second-placed Manchester […]

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Atletico Madrid sealed a confident 2-0 win over Valencia at the Mestalla, with academy graduates Iker Luque and Cubo scoring on their debuts. Keeping Atletico’s upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal in mind, Diego Simeone made wholesale changes, naming a side that did not feature any of the starters from the first leg. […]

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Arne Slot admits Champions League qualification should not be viewed as a “step forward” for Liverpool, but he is under no illusions as to the importance of sealing a top-five Premier League finish. Liverpool face rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, when they could, depending on Saturday’s results, confirm their spot in UEFA’s […]

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Mikel Arteta believes Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are in “different worlds” to Arsenal, as the Gunners head coach described their epic Champions League semi-final first leg as “the best game I have ever witnessed”. Arsenal are locked at 1-1 at the halfway point in their last-four tie with Atletico Madrid, with whom they shared […]

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Diego Simeone confirmed Julian Alvarez will miss Atletico Madrid’s trip to Valencia this weekend and insisted his side are not in a position to rest players. Ahead of their league clash with Valencia, Atleti drew 1-1 with Arsenal in their Champions League semi-final first leg. Alvarez scored before suffering an injury in the match, with […]

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Barcelona could wrap up the LaLiga title this weekend, their second in a row, but Hansi Flick is only focused on getting a win from their trip to Osasuna. Flick’s side sit 11 points clear of second-place Real Madrid with five games left to play, and are given a 99.7% chance of lifting the trophy […]

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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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