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Chelsea vs Copenhagen Report Scorer: Dewsbury-Hall 55’ Chelsea secured their place in the UEFA Conference League quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge, completing a 3-1 aggregate triumph while maintaining their 100% record in the competition proper. Enzo Maresca’s side, far from their fluent best, did enough to see off the Danish visitors, who now exit Europe on the back of a four-game winless streak. Copenhagen Start Brightly as Chelsea Struggle for Control After being knocked off the top of the Danish Superliga following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Sønderjyske at the weekend, Copenhagen entered this clash needing…
FPL Top Picks For Gameweek 29 Newcastle United, Crystal Palace, Aston Villa and Liverpool will all be out of action in game week 29 thanks to scheduling changes as a result of their domestic cup responsibilities. Liverpool and Newcastle United will be battling it out for the EFL (Carabao) Cup for the 2024/25 season, while the other two will be resting, having faced off earlier. This leaves Fantasy Premier League managers with lots of missing talents to build their squads with: no Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Ollie Watkins or Jean-Philippe Mateta for week 29. Read our FPL expert analysis on how…
Aston Villa vs Club Brugge Report Scorers: Asensio 50’, 61’, Maatsen 57’ Red card: Sabbe 17’ Aston Villa secured a dominant 3-0 home victory over Club Brugge to book their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since the 1982/83 season. Inspired by Marco Asensio, the Villans comfortably sealed a 6-1 aggregate triumph, extending their winning streak to four matches in all competitions. Brugge’s Early Intent Fades After Sabbe’s Dismissal Trailing 3-1 from the first leg, Club Brugge needed a strong start to stand any chance of staging a comeback. Captain Hans Vanaken almost provided the perfect opening when…
Arsenal vs PSV Report Scorers: Zinchenko 6’, Rice 37’; Perisic 18’, Driouech 70’ Arsenal booked their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals with a commanding 9-3 aggregate victory over PSV Eindhoven, despite being held to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners’ heavily rotated squad showed glimpses of quality, but PSV twice fought back to earn a share of the spoils on the night. Early Zinchenko Stunner Sets the Tone With Arsenal holding a seemingly unassailable lead from the first leg, Mikel Arteta opted to rotate his squad while still fielding a side eager to impress on the…
Best Moments In Europe For Teams Outside The Big 6 English football boasts a rich tapestry of clubs achieving remarkable feats on the European stage, often defying expectations and etching unforgettable moments into the annals of the sport. While the Premier League ‘Big Six’—Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur—frequently dominate headlines, it’s essential to celebrate the European triumphs of other English clubs. As we prepare for Nottingham Forest’s return to the Champions League next season, this article looks at some of the most iconic European moments achieved by English teams outside the traditional ‘Big Six’. Nottingham Forest’s…
Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Preview Draw or United win Both teams to score Manchester United return to Old Trafford for the decisive second leg of their UEFA Europa League (UEL) last-16 tie against Real Sociedad, with the tie finely poised at 1-1 after the first leg in Spain. The Red Devils hold a slight advantage thanks to their strong home record in the competition, but Sociedad will be desperate to end their recent poor form and cause an upset. With both teams struggling domestically, progression in the UEL could define their seasons. Can United maintain their unbeaten European run and…
Chelsea vs Copenhagen Preview Chelsea to win Palmer to score or assist Chelsea head into the second leg of their UEFA Conference League last-16 tie holding a 2-1 aggregate lead over Copenhagen. The Blues know that simply avoiding defeat at Stamford Bridge will be enough to secure their place in the quarter-finals. With three consecutive wins in all competitions, Chelsea will look to progress in style, while their Danish opponents need a historic performance to pull off an unlikely comeback. Can Chelsea extend their unbeaten Conference League run and continue their dominance over Danish opposition, or will Copenhagen shock the heavy…
Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Preview Spurs to qualify Both teams to score Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham head into this UEFA Europa League last-16 second leg needing a home victory to keep their European hopes alive after falling 1-0 to AZ Alkmaar in the first leg in the Netherlands. With their domestic campaign stuttering, the UEL represents Spurs’ last chance at silverware this season, and they must deliver at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to secure their first UEFA quarter-final since 2018/19. AZ, meanwhile, arrive in London with confidence after an impressive first-leg display, but history is firmly against them when it comes to…
The Most Controversial Decisions Made by Premier League Referees This Season Refereeing controversies are an inevitable part of football, and this Premier League season has been no exception. From disputed penalties to questionable red cards, match officials have been at the centre of several contentious moments. Today, as part of our series on Premier League referees, EPLNews examines some of the most controversial refereeing decisions that have sparked debate among fans, players, and pundits alike. Pedro Neto Penalty Claim vs Crystal Palace (Referee: Tim Robinson) Chelsea were leading Crystal Palace 1-0 when Pedro Neto and Tyrick Mitchell raced towards a…
Liverpool vs PSG Report Scorer: Dembele 12’ Penalties scored: Salah; Vitinha, Ramos, Dembele, Doue Penalties missed: Nunez, Jones Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Liverpool at Anfield, reaching the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals for the first time under Luis Enrique. The triumph marked PSG’s first-ever shootout success in European competition, as they overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit to eliminate the Reds in thrilling fashion. Liverpool Start Strong but PSG Land the First Blow After controversially escaping Paris with a 1-0 aggregate lead, Arne Slot’s Liverpool side wasted no time asserting themselves at Anfield. The Reds displayed more…