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FPL Top Picks for Gameweek 32 It is time for week 32 of the 2024/25 Fantasy Premier League, and with that knowledge comes the realisation that the season is almost over. As football fans, it is kind of sad, but as FPL managers, we are now in crunch time. In truth, whatever strategies that may be deployed right now will have little effect on the outcome of your season come May 25, 2025, but at this point, it is all about finishing strong. Luckily for many managers, week 32 is a double gameweek for Newcastle United and Crystal Palace, who…

PSG vs Aston Villa Report Scorers: Doue 39’, Kvaratskhelia 49’, Mendes 90+2’; Rogers 35’ Paris Saint-Germain will take a commanding two-goal advantage into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final, following a confident 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Parc des Princes. The result also brought an end to Villa’s impressive seven-match winning streak in all competitions. Bright Start from the Hosts Met with Resilient Villa Defence Returning to face his former club for the first time, Unai Emery set his Aston Villa side up to contain the attacking might of PSG in the opening stages. Despite this…

Lyon vs Manchester United Preview Draw Both teams to score For the first time since 2008, Lyon and Manchester United will go head-to-head in European competition as they meet in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals. While Manchester United hold the historical edge with two wins and two draws from the previous encounters, both clubs are chasing continental glory for very different reasons this season. Lyon brimming with belief after domestic comeback Lyon enter this high-stakes tie on the back of an emphatic 7-1 aggregate win over FCSB in the Round of 16. Paulo Fonseca’s side showed their fighting spirit again at the…

Tottenham vs Eintracht Frankfurt Preview Draw or Spurs to win Over 2.5 goals Tottenham Hotspur’s UEFA Europa League campaign has taken on a decisive tone, with the quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt carrying huge implications both on and off the pitch. With the Premier League route to European qualification all but closed, Tottenham must now win the Europa League to secure a UEFA Champions League berth next season. For manager Ange Postecoglou, who has come under increasing pressure, this competition represents a final opportunity to validate his tenure in north London. Spurs’ European fortress Tottenham’s home form in Europe has been exemplary…

Legia Warsaw vs Chelsea Preview Chelsea to win Over 2.5 goals Legia Warsaw enter their biggest European tie in nearly three decades as they host Chelsea in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-finals. This marks Legia’s first appearance at this stage of a European competition since the 1995/96 season, and the Polish outfit will be aiming to cause a major upset against a Chelsea side who are among the favourites to lift the trophy in May. Legia Warsaw chasing a modern European milestone The Polish champions overturned a first-leg deficit to eliminate Molde in the Round of…

The Evolution of VAR and the Introduction of Semi-Automated Offside Technology in the Premier League Today we continue our journey through the (sometimes confusing) rule changes in the Premier League by having a look at VAR and the incoming Semi-Automated Offside Technology (SAOT). The Premier League has continually embraced technological advancements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of officiating. A significant development in this realm is the introduction of SAOT, aimed at refining offside decision-making processes. Understanding VAR in the Premier League Video Assistant Referee was introduced to the Premier League in the 2019/20 season to assist on-field referees in…

Arsenal vs Real Madrid Report Scorers: Rice 58’, 70’, Merino 75’ Red card: Camavinga 90+4’ Arsenal produced one of the most iconic European nights in their history with a stunning 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, seizing control of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final and maintaining their unbeaten H2H record against Los Blancos. This emphatic performance not only extended the Gunners’ eight-match unbeaten run across all competitions, but also marked Real Madrid’s third straight loss in 90 minutes—a rarity in modern European football. Saliba’s rollercoaster start as Gunners set the tempo From the first whistle, the atmosphere inside…

Matchday 31 Awards None of the teams that were in the top 5 before the start of the matchday managed to win this week, which obviously means that we have witnessed some very interesting results over the weekend. Arsenal failed to beat Everton at Goodison Park but still narrowed the gap at the top by one point thanks to Fulham beating Liverpool in a pulsating encounter. The Manchester Derby left us all feeling like we could have done something much more entertaining with our time, while Chelsea could only play a blank draw against Brentford. At the foot of the table,…

PSG vs Aston Villa Preview Draw or PSG win Over 2.5 goals Having clinched the Ligue 1 title with six games to spare after a narrow 1-0 victory over Angers, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are already celebrating domestic dominance. But their true ambition remains unfulfilled — to finally lift the UEFA Champions League (UCL). The Parisians now face a potentially tricky quarter-final tie against Aston Villa, with a second final of the season, the Coupe de France, also on the horizon. This is uncharted territory for Aston Villa, but for Unai Emery, it’s a return to familiar ground — both the competition and the Parc…

Leicester vs Newcastle Report Scorers: Murphy 2’, 11’, Barnes 34’ Newcastle United continued their red-hot form with a commanding 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, recording a fourth consecutive victory in all competitions and surging into the Premier League’s top five. For Leicester, the writing now appears firmly on the wall, as they remain 15 points from safety and inch closer to an immediate return to the Championship. Lightning Start Crushes Foxes’ Spirit Desperate to give their fans a reason to believe, Leicester’s hopes were dashed almost immediately. Inside two minutes, Newcastle struck with a beautifully-worked…