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Why the Much-Hyped Champions League Group Stage Finale Didn’t Work as Expected The much-anticipated final night of the revamped UEFA Champions League group stage was promoted as a groundbreaking television spectacle. However, this also meant that it became one of the first major football events that we almost needed step-by-step instructions in order to fully understand. The concluding night of the new group stage format delivered plenty of goals, which made for entertaining viewing. Yet, paradoxically, it also led to confusion due to the sheer number of goals scored. More importantly, the significance of these goals wasn’t always immediately clear.…

FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 24 This week’s Premier League action will be fuelled by the results of the midweek UEFA competition action. This means that managers will either be desperate to win their matches to raise squad morale because they failed in midweek or to win because they need to keep the momentum going. This further implies that Fantasy Premier League managers will have to pay special attention to the emotions of managers and players more than their match’s FDR (Fixture Difficulty Ratings) position in selecting their gameweek 24 squads. More importantly, gameweek 24 is a double one for…

Latest Football Transfer News and Rumours The January transfer window is heating up, with clubs across Europe making moves to strengthen their squads before the deadline. From Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran edging closer to a Saudi switch to Juventus intensifying their pursuit of Marcus Rashford, EPLNews brings you the latest transfer stories making the headlines. Jhon Duran Nears Aston Villa Exit as Al Nassr Agree Deal Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran is on the verge of completing a high-profile transfer to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The 21-year-old forward signed a long-term contract with Villa earlier this season, but has struggled for…

PSV vs Liverpool Report Scorers: Bakayoko 35’, Saibari 45’, Pepi 45+6’; Gakpo 28’ (P), Elliott 40’ Liverpool’s heavily rotated squad fell to a narrow 3-2 defeat against PSV Eindhoven in their final UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase fixture. Cody Gakpo and Harvey Elliott found the net, but a spirited PSV comeback, combined with a red card for debutant Amara Nallo, saw Arne Slot’s youthful side finish the phase with their first loss of the tournament. First Half: Goals Galore, Gakpo’s Respectful Return Returning to his hometown, Cody Gakpo converted a penalty after Federico Chiesa was brought down in the…

Manchester City vs Club Brugge Report Scorers: Kovacic 53’, Ordonez (OG) 62’, Savinho 77’; Onyedika 45’\ Manchester City secured their place in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) knockout stage, overcoming a first-half scare to defeat Club Brugge 3-1 on the final day of the league phase. Goals from Mateo Kovačić, an own goal by Joel Ordóñez, and a late clincher from Savinho ensured City’s progression, while Brugge also scraped through in 24th place. First Half: City Left Stunned at the Break With City needing a win to advance, the pressure was on from the first whistle. However, nervous moments at the…

Aston Villa vs Celtic Report Scorers: Rogers 3’, 5’, 90+1’, Watkins 60’; Idah 36’, 38’ Aston Villa secured a place in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) last 16, edging a six-goal thriller against Celtic to finish inside the top eight of the league phase standings. Morgan Rogers’ first senior hat-trick headlined a rollercoaster 4-2 victory, while Adam Idah’s brace wasn’t enough to stop Brendan Rodgers’ side from slipping into the play-offs. First Half: Early Villa Blitz, Celtic Fightback The hosts flew out of the blocks, as Morgan Rogers finished a well-worked move involving Youri Tielemans and Jacob Ramsey, tucking away a…

Girona vs Arsenal Report Scorers: Danjuma 28’; Jorginho 38’ (P), Nwaneri 42’ Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) last 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Girona at the Emirates Stadium. A stunning strike from teenager Ethan Nwaneri sealed the win, ensuring the Gunners finished in the top eight of the league phase, a result that also added a valuable £7.8 million to their financial war chest. However, the match also highlighted Arsenal’s ongoing concerns in key positions, particularly in attack and goalkeeping, with Mikel Arteta reinforcing the need for reinforcements. Arsenal’s Striker Dilemma: Trossard Up Front,…

FCSB vs Manchester United Preview Draw or United win Over 2.5 goals The stakes are high in Bucharest as FCSB and Manchester United face off on matchday eight of the UEFA Europa League (UEL). Both teams are currently inside the top-eight, but failure to secure a win could see them drop into the knockout play-off positions. Here’s a comprehensive preview of this crucial encounter. FCSB: Aiming to Make History FCSB have already achieved a significant milestone by advancing past the UEL group stage for the first time since 2017/18. However, the Romanian side must overcome their dismal record against English…

Tottenham vs Elfsborg Preview Spurs to win Son to score or assist Tottenham host Elfsborg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the final round of the UEFA Europa League league phase. With both sides chasing a crucial result to secure their desired progression, this encounter promises to be a high-stakes affair. Here’s an in-depth preview of the game. Tottenham Hotspur: Redemption in Europe While Tottenham’s Premier League campaign continues to falter with a seven-game winless streak, Ange Postecoglou’s side has kept their Europa League hopes alive with a morale-boosting win at Hoffenheim last week. Spurs need another victory here to guarantee a…

Premier League Could See SEVEN Teams in the Champions League Next Season Following UEFA Rule Change The Premier League might witness an unprecedented situation next season, with as many as seven teams potentially qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. This scenario hinges on Manchester City or Aston Villa faltering domestically yet clinching the European title and either Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United achieving European glory. Liverpool have already secured their spot in the quarter-finals of this season’s competition. Arsenal and Aston Villa also have the chance to advance by winning their final league stage matches on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Manchester City…