Villa are desperate for more more big European nights under the floodlights after memorable wins over the likes of Bayern Munich, Bologna and Celtic. Having lost 5-4 on aggregate to Paris St-Germain in the quarter-finals, Unai Emery’s side must finish in the top five to play in next season’s Champions League. They currently lie seventh,...
City are now strong favourites to extend their run of appearances in Europe’s elite club competition, which would stretch to 15 consecutive years next term. Their remaining four league games are favourable on paper, against Wolves, Southampton, Bournemouth and Fulham. Guardiola’s side can end a difficult season on a high by reaching a third straight...
“I ran away – I went to the bus to say goodbye, and I didn’t even shake one hand,” Mourinho says. “I wanted to escape. I think if I get on to the bus, if I go back with them to Milan, if I walk into a full San Siro, if I walk into the...
Mark Chapman, Alan Shearer and Ashley Williams discuss the nail-biting race to finish in the Premier League’s top five spots and secure a place in next season’s Champions League. Read full article at source...
We can expect plenty of action down Barcelona’s left side and Chelsea’s right, which is where both sides create the majority of their chances. Ibaceta anticipates Chelsea will have plenty of space on that side – setting up the prospect of a fascinating tactical battle as the likes of Lucy Bronze and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd...
Aston Villa kept themselves firmly in the race for Champions League qualification with a statement win over fellow European hopefuls Newcastle United. Unai Emery’s side ran out 4-1 winners with a scintillating display at Villa Park to move level on points with Nottingham Forest in fifth and only two behind third-placed Newcastle. A fifth consecutive...
City were facing the prospect of being out of the Premier League top five come the end of the weekend, but picked up a pivotal result to strengthen their hopes of Champions League football in 2025-26. The performance of English teams in Europe means the Premier League has received an extra fifth spot in the...
While Arsenal will be disappointed with the result, Slegers’ side will take confidence from their ability to create so many chances against Europe’s elite. “You will be excited about the amount of opportunities,” former Liverpool forward Natasha Dowie said on BBC Radio 5 Live. “It would be a different game if you come away and...
Arsenal’s Caitlin Foord says she backs her side to turn around their Champions League semi-final tie against Lyon after they lost 2-1 at Emirates Stadium. Read full article at source...
“The reality is that in this world everything is questioned,” he went on. “Questioning a club that has won almost 30 titles in the last decade seems misleading to me. “The only thing I want to do is thank all these players because I’ve had a great time so far and I want to continue...
Football Focus pundit Rachel Brown-Finnis says she has “absolutely no doubt” that Arsenal can replicate their performances against Real Madrid and overcome Paris St-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. READ MORE: A fluffed Panenka, controversy & ‘statement win’ for Arsenal Read full article at source...
Lyon’s squad includes France forward Kadidiatou Diani and Haitian midfielder Melchie Dumornay, who have shared nine goals and six assists in the Champions League this season, and 2018 Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg. Despite their opponents’ form and personnel, Beattie has backed Arsenal to reach the final. “I think Lyon are there for the taking,”...
So can Arsenal beat PSG and make their second Champions League final? The Gunners have the second-best defensive record in the competition, conceding just seven goals in 12 matches, while going forward only five teams have scored more. Standing in their way though are a youthful, vibrant PSG side, who many are tipping to win...
BBC Sport pundits discuss which of the four semi-finalists has the best chance of winning the Champions League. Read full article at source...
As I look at the two ties left now, I think it’s going to be one of the first-time winners, so either Arsenal or PSG, whoever comes through their semi-final. That’s a shame for one of them because they are the two best teams in the competition. It’s very hard to choose between the two...