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Still, plenty could happen between now and full-time tonight and Spurs will have to do it without captain Heung-min Son who has been sidelined with a foot injury. In better news, Dejan Kulusevski could make his first start in two months and Kevin Danso is fit. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Dan Kilpatrick at Deutsche Bank Park. Source link

The Gunners thrashed holders Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate in the quarter-finals to show they are genuine contenders to conquer Europe this season.Standing in their way next are PSG, who have impressed under Luis Enrique and already knocked out Liverpool and Aston Villa. But Arsenal beat PSG 2-0 in the league phase and have shown they can compete with the best in Europe. Here, Standard Sport looks at why they should be confident about their chances reaching the final…PSG have shown defensive frailtiesThere is no denying that when it comes to attacking talent PSG are one of the best sides…

Of all the Premier League teams in European action this week, the Blues have the most straightforward task ahead on paper after making it 10 wins from 10 in the competition in the Polish capital a week ago.A second-half brace from Noni Madueke as well as a first strike from youngster Tyrique George means Chelsea hold a 3-0 lead and it would take some effort from Legia to overturn such a deficit.The Polish side have shown they can spring a surprise having beaten Real Betis in the league phase earlier in the season, but a 1-0 loss to Jagiellonia Białystok…

The tie is finely poised at 2-2 following a dramatic conclusion to the first game in France last week. United thought they had come from behind to earn a valuable first-leg lead, but a mistake in injury time from Andre Onana gifted Rayan Cherki a last-gasp equaliser.As a result, both sides know they have to win this evening to avoid extra time and possibly penalties.Lyon, meanwhile, beat Auxerre away from home on Sunday to remain in the hunt for Champions League qualification through their position in Ligue 1.Date, kick-off time and venueManchester United vs Lyon is scheduled for a 8pm…

Arsenal – third-place finishers in the league phase who then thrashed PSV Eindhoven in the last 16, scoring seven away from home – have never previously lost to PSG, who missed out on automatic qualification for the knockout stages and beat domestic rivals Brest 10-0 on aggregate in the play-off round after also scoring seven goals in one leg. They beat Liverpool on penalties in the last 16 at Anfield after trading 1-0 away victories. Source link

A week ago, Bellingham had admitted the Spanish side would need a miracle, “something unbelievably special, something crazy”. Fast-forward seven nights and he was talking of a comeback as “nailed on”. Among Madristas, the talk of Remontada was relentless. To Arsenal supporters, the opposite trend had been in effect. While few skipped home after the first-leg proclaiming the tie over, as the second leg crept closer, though, so too did the dread and fear. Source link

Despite producing one of their better performances in last week’s first leg in north London, Spurs could only draw 1-1 which means they face a difficult task to navigate a way past the German outfit and reach the semi-final.Meanwhile, Frankfurt cruised to a 3-0 win over Heidenheim on Sunday and, in the process, boosted their chances of qualifying for the Champions League via the Bundesliga route.It is the biggest game of the season so far for Spurs and anything less than a win will pile even more pressure on Postecoglou.Date, kick-off time and venueEintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham is scheduled for…

Thomas Partey will miss the first leg of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain due to suspension.Partey was booked in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over Real Madrid after pushing Dani Ceballos over when play had been halted.The yellow card was the third Partey has received in the Champions League this season and he will now serve a one-match ban.It leaves Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with a selection headache for the first leg at home to PSG on April 29.Here, Standard Sport looks at three ways the Gunners could line up without Partey…Shift Rice to the base of midfieldThis seems the…

After losing 4-1 to Newcastle at the weekend, Man Utd sit 14th in the Premier League table. With just six games left to play they are set to amass their least ever points tally in the competition.That coupled with early FA Cup and Carabao Cup exits means the only way to salvage a poor campaign is by lifting the Europa League trophy in May which would come with the additional bonus of Champions League qualification.The quarter-final tie is finely poised following a 2-2 draw in France last week in a fixture that will long be remembered for a pre-match spat…

A 3-0 win in Poland last week, which saw Tyrique George saw his first senior goal before a double from the returning Noni Madueke, means only a remarkable collapse will prevent the tournament favourites from reaching the final four.Only another comfortable win will appease the fans, who are starting to turn against manager Enzo Maresca – who in turn is not shy about voicing his opinions back in their direction.Rapid Vienna or Djurgarden will be the Blues’s opponents in the semi-finals, as long as they get the job done tonight.How to watch Chelsea vs Legia WarsawTV channel: In the UK,…