Author: Tristan Wells

In the new league phase format, the top eight teams progress straight through to the last-16 and avoid an extra two-legged knockout tie.Liverpool lost to PSV in their final group game but still finished top.It’s been a smooth ride for the Reds and Arne Slot, who began with a 3-1 win away at AC Milan in September and never looked back. They are now considered among the favourites to win the competition.Who can Liverpool face in Champions League last-16?The last-16 draw will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025. The first leg of those ties will be played on either…

It is almost guaranteed with a ticket to Craven Cottage these days that Fulham supporters will be treated to a positive, slick performance from their side. Positive results are not always such reliable currency, however, and to taste defeat courtesy of their visitors’ one and only shot on target all evening will have left a decidedly bitter taste in the mouth. Source link

After a string of sorry results that has halted momentum, Maresca was looking for anything other than continuity at Stamford Bridge. He set about trying to produce a first league win in six games with some heavy surgery to his team, making five changes, though some were enforced by injuries picked up against Bournemouth to Levi Colwill, Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia. Cole Palmer had a knock too, but of course he was passed fit. Source link

Spurs’ list of absentees for the trip to Goodison Park again stretched into double digits with the latest worsening of an injury crisis that has blighted their squad throughout a tough winter period, with forwards Dominic Solanke (hamstring) and Brennan Johnson (calf) both now set for weeks on the sidelines and midfielder Yves Bissouma also absent on Merseyside with a knock, joining Guglielmo Vicario, Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner, Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven and Wilson Odobert in missing the game. Source link

Pep Guardiola’s side were two goals up going into the final ten minutes of the game at the Gtech Community Stadium but conceded late on to draw 2-2.That result leaves the champions sixth in the Premier League table heading into this weekend’s fixtures, although both Aston Villa and Bournemouth could overtake them on Saturday.It will be a difficult test for City, with Ipswich having taken points off Manchester United and Chelsea at home this season. The Tractor Boys went down 2-0 against Brighton on Thursday.Here’s everything you need to know about the game. Date, kick-off time and venueIpswich vs Man…

Spurs withstood a spell of intense Arsenal pressure to take the lead through Heung-min Son’s deflected volley after 25 minutes.But for the fourth time in the clubs’ last three meetings, Arsenal scored from a corner, Gabriel’s header creeping in at the far post via a touch from Dominic Solanke.There is no shame in losing by a single goal to this Arsenal side given Spurs’ absences (which, in spite of the pre-match narrative, still comfortably outnumbered their rivals’), but another defeat continued their dreadful form in the league.Spurs are progressing well in the cups but it is now just one win…

While the Bees have lost two games in a row at home, they remain a force to be reckoned with. Thomas Frank’s side have taken 22 points at the Gtech Community Stadium, with only Liverpool boasting a better record at home (23). They are on a two-game winning streak in the League, having thrashed West Ham 4-1 last time out but Pep Guardiola insists it is still too early to say a corner has been turned. Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venueBrentford vs Man City is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off time…

Hansi Flick’s side beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on Wednesday after goals either side of half-time from Gavi and Lamine Yamal.Madrid, meanwhile, eventually found a way past Mallorca on Thursday night, scoring late goals to claim a 3-0 victory in Jeddah.Here’s everything you need to know about the game.Date, kick-off time and venueReal Madrid vs Barcelona is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off time on Sunday 12 January 2025.The King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will host.Where to watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona TV channel: The game will be broadcast on Movistar Plus.Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch…

The Gunners were wasteful in this defeat to Newcastle, squandering plenty of chances to stay in the tie. In the end, they finished the match with 23 shots on goal – but just three of those were on target.Standard Sport’s Simon Collings was at the Emirates to see Arsenal in action and pick out the main talking points…One chance – that was all Isak needed to make Arsenal pay. Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka launched a free-kick forwards from inside the Newcastle half and centre-back Sven Botman flicked it on.It was poor defending from Arsenal, who allowed Jacob Murphy to guide the…

The Gunners took the lead in the first-half through Ethan Nwaneri, who despite being 17, scored his second Premier League goal of the season.The Brazilian won a penalty in an unusual fashion after referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot following a clash of heads with William Saliba.Pedro made no mistake with the penalty and Arsenal were left to rue what would have been a big chance to close the gap on Liverpool.Simon Collings was at the Amex to see Arsenal in action…Title hopes take a huge hitThere are still 18 games left in this Premier League season, but Arsenal’s…