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PSV vs Arsenal Preview Draw Both teams to score A struggling PSV Eindhoven welcome Arsenal to the Philips Stadion for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16 tie. PSV will be looking to rekindle the magic of 2006/07, the last time they made it past this stage—at the expense of Arsenal. After eliminating Juventus in the play-off round, PSV will not be intimidated by another European heavyweight, especially given their strong home record against English opposition (W8, D7, L6). However, their recent domestic form is concerning, with a four-game winless run (D3, L1) seeing them lose…

Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Preview Draw Both teams to score Few would have predicted Club Brugge making it this far in the UEFA Champions League, but after a stunning 5-2 aggregate win over Atalanta, the Belgian side are dreaming of a historic quarter-final appearance. Their last visit to this stage was back in 1977/78, a season in which they went all the way to the final before losing to Liverpool. To keep their fairytale alive, they will have to overcome Aston Villa, a side they already defeated 1-0 in the UCL league phase back in November. However, Unai Emery’s…

Manchester United vs Fulham FA Cup Report Scorers: Fernandes 71’; Bassey 45+1’ Penalties scored: Fernandes, Dalot, Casemiro; Jimenez, Berge, Willian, Robinson Penalties missed: Lindelof, Zirkzee Fulham pulled off a stunning FA Cup upset at Old Trafford, defeating defending champions Manchester United on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time. Bernd Leno’s heroics in the shootout secured a 2-4 penalty victory, piling more misery on United’s difficult season under Ruben Amorim. First Half: Bassey Heads Fulham in Front A largely uneventful first half saw both sides struggle to create clear-cut chances, with Manchester United seeing most of the ball but failing…

Newcastle vs Brighton FA Cup Report Scorers: Isak 22’ (P); Minteh 44’, Welbeck 114’ Red cards: Gordon 83’; Lamptey 90+1’ Brighton & Hove Albion secured a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park, with Danny Welbeck’s late strike proving decisive in a fiercely contested FA Cup fifth-round clash. First Half: Isak’s Penalty Gives Newcastle the Lead Newcastle welcomed Alexander Isak back from injury, and the Swedish striker nearly opened the scoring inside three minutes, meeting Harvey Barnes’ cross with a downward header that was blocked before blazing over the rebound. Isak was again in the thick of…

Nottingham Forest vs Ipswich FA Cup Preview Forest to win Over 2.5 goals Nottingham Forest are still firmly in the Champions League race in the Premier League, but recent struggles have seen them lose momentum. As they aim to get back to winning ways, this FA Cup tie against Ipswich Town presents the perfect opportunity for Nuno Espírito Santo’s men to regain their form and confidence. Ipswich, on the other hand, are deep in the relegation battle and struggling for consistency. However, their FA Cup run has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season, with a convincing 4-1…

Alexander Isak Transfer Rumours Latest If you had to pick one striker in the Premier League who seems to be “too good” for the team they currently play for, the majority of people would probably say it’s Newcastle’s Swedish striker Alexander Isak. He has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the upcoming summer transfer window, with Liverpool and Arsenal reportedly interested in securing his services. However, Newcastle’s ability to retain their talisman may hinge on their qualification for the UEFA Champions League next season. Isak’s Form and Newcastle’s Champions League Hopes The 25-year-old Swedish striker has been…

Bournemouth vs Wolves FA Cup Report Scorers: Evanilson 30’; Cunha 60’ Red card: Cunha 120’ Penalties scored: Kluivert, Ouattara, Tavernier, Cook, Sinisterra; Larsen, Andre, Ait Nouri, Toti Penalties missed: Huijsen; Doherty, Traore A dramatic FA Cup fifth-round encounter at the Vitality Stadium saw Bournemouth defeat Wolves on penalties after a 1-1 draw in extra time, with Matheus Cunha receiving a late red card in what could be a massive blow for Wolves’ relegation battle. Evanilson Strikes First as VAR Causes Chaos Wolves started the game in shaky fashion, struggling to cope with Bournemouth’s early intensity. The hosts took the lead…

Newcastle vs Brighton FA Cup Preview Newcastle to qualify Osula to score or assist Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion face off in the FA Cup Fifth Round, with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Newcastle are slight favourites, but Brighton’s impressive FA Cup record against the Magpies suggests this will be anything but a straightforward contest. Eddie Howe’s side are looking to replicate their EFL Cup success, where they have already reached the final, but they must first overcome a Brighton team that beat them 1-0 at St. James’ Park earlier this season. Brighton are in fine…

Manchester United vs Fulham FA Cup Preview Fulham to qualify Muniz to score Defending FA Cup champions Manchester United will be aiming to keep their title defence alive as they host Fulham in the fifth round of the competition at Old Trafford. Ruben Amorim’s side progressed controversially against Leicester City, while Marco Silva’s Cottagers narrowly edged past Wigan Athletic in the previous round. Despite United’s struggles in the league, they have a strong recent FA Cup record, winning their last 14 consecutive fifth-round ties since being eliminated by Liverpool in the 2005-06 season. However, Fulham arrive in fine form, winning four…

Premier League Title Race: What Are Arsenal’s Chances As March Starts Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes took another hit as they failed to capitalise on crucial opportunities, following up a shock 1-0 home defeat to West Ham United on Saturday with a frustrating 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Liverpool took full advantage of Arsenal’s setbacks, further strengthening their position at the top of the table. A comfortable 2-0 victory at home against Newcastle United extended their lead to 13 points. However, it is worth noting that Liverpool have played one match more than Arsenal, leaving the door slightly open…