Slot not sure if UCL top spot ‘an advantage’
Liverpool boss Arne Slot is not convinced that finishing top of the Champions League’s inaugural league phase standings will prove to be an advantage after securing progress to the last 16 on Tuesday.
Liverpool’s magnificent seven secures UCL progress
Liverpool maintained their perfect Champions League record to guarantee a top-two finish in the league phase and automatic last-16 qualification with a 2-1 win over Lille at Anfield on Tuesday.
Man City sign teenage Brazilian defender Vitor Reis
Manchester City announced Tuesday they had completed the signing of teenage defender Vitor Reis from Brazilian club Palmeiras for a reported fee of £29.6 million ($36.2 million).
Jones says ex-Chelsea star better than Salah
Midfielder Curtis Jones has risked outrage from Liverpool fans, claiming that retired Chelsea forward Eden Hazard was a better footballer than teammate Mohamed Salah.
Flick expecting Barca improvement at Benfica
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is hoping his team can improve against Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday after a string of poor results in La Liga.
Revitalised Man City confident for PSG ‘final’
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will rise to the occasion in their crucial Champions League showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after rebuilding their shattered morale with a 6-0 demolition of Ipswich.
Chelsea beat Wolves to return to Premier League top four
Chelsea overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League’s top four.
Emery: ‘Aston Villa ready for key Monaco clash’
Unai Emery says his Aston Villa team are “very motivated” to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday’s crucial game at Monaco.
Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League in dramatic fashion as two late Darwin Nunez goals beat Brentford before Arsenal stumbled at home to Aston Villa.
Barca aiming for Champions League progress
Barcelona’s last visit to face Benfica ended in a heavy thumping on the way to Champions League group stage elimination in 2021