Willian stars in Chelsea victory
A superb display from Willian helped Chelsea cruise to a 3-1 win over Huddersfield Town at the John Smith’s Stadium.
‘Several clubs’ discussing Arda move as Barca exit nears
Arda Turan could be heading for the exit at Barcelona with his agent revealing he is in talks with “several clubs” about a January transfer.
Real will relish PSG test – Alonso
Two-time Champions League winner Xabi Alonso believes Real Madrid will enjoy the chance to take on Paris Saint-Germain in a blockbuster last-16 tie.
Chelsea can bounce back from West Ham loss – Conte
Antonio Conte is confident his Chelsea players have the character to bounce back from their miserable defeat to West Ham when they face Huddersfield Town on Tuesday.
Messi faces toughest foe in UCL
Barcelona against Chelsea has got everyone’s mouths watering in the Champions League last 16, but Lionel Messi would probably have preferred a different opponent.
Morata ruled out of Huddersfield trip
Alvaro Morata has been ruled out of Chelsea’s Premier League trip to Huddersfield Town with Antonio Conte bemoaning the club’s “impossible” fixture list.
United more boring under Mourinho – Van Gaal
Manchester United are playing “far more boring football” under Jose Mourinho, according to former manager Louis van Gaal, who insisted his tactical approach at Old Trafford was always attacking.
Mohamed Salah named BBC African Footballer of the Year
Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah beat off competition from Sadio Mane, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Naby Keita and Victor Moses to be crowned 2017 BBC African Footballer of the Year.
UCL last 16 draw: Chelsea, Spurs handed unwelcome picks
The draw for the last 16 of the 2017-18 Champions League has been made – handing Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea particularly unwelcome picks.
City have to enjoy derby victory – De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne revelled in Manchester City’s “big win” over rivals Manchester United, though he insisted the runaway Premier League leaders cannot afford to be complacent.