Arsenal lead as Premier League markets settle
With 23 rounds completed, the Premier League outright markets are beginning to take clearer shape, though pressure points remain across the title race, European places and relegation battle.
Europe’s elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League going into the final round of the league phase this week.
Mourinho faces old club Real Madrid in Champions League
Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday – but standing in their way is their divisive former coach Jose Mourinho.
Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination
Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and a faltering Serie A title defence.
Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?
Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be relishing what could yet turn out to be the greatest season in the Gunners’ history.
Carrick challenges United to maintain impressive winning run
Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to build on the remarkable start to his interim reign after Matheus Cunha’s rocket sealed a stunning 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Three talking points from the Premier League weekend
Arsenal’s charge towards a first Premier League title in 22 years was halted by Manchester United’s stunning 3-2 victory at the Emirates on Sunday to pull Manchester City and Aston Villa back into the title race. We look at three talking points from the Premier League weekend:
Rosenior hails Chelsea’s strong display at Crystal Palace
Liam Rosenior said that Chelsea passed a “huge test” after their 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday extended his impressive start as Blues boss.
Villa surge continues but Emery urges caution
Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will only be Premier League title contenders if they are still in the hunt with three games left. Villa moved within four points of leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 win at Newcastle, just hours before the Gunners crashed to a surprise 3-2 home defeat to resurgent Manchester United.
Barcelona cruise past Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort.