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Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar Report Scorers: Odobert 26’, 74’, Maddison 48’; Koopmeiners 63’ Tottenham Hotspur secured their place in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals with a hard-fought 3-2 aggregate victory over AZ Alkmaar. The triumph marked Spurs’ fifth win in six home European encounters against Dutch opposition, keeping their hopes of silverware alive in what has been a challenging season domestically. Son Sparks Spurs into Life After Cagey Start With domestic trophies once again out of reach, Spurs entered the second leg determined to avoid another trophyless season. However, a cautious opening saw both sides struggle to create clear-cut chances, with…

Manchester United vs Real Sociedad Report Scorers: Fernandes 16’ (P), 50’ (P), 87’, Dalot 90+1’; Oyarzabal 10’ (P) Red card: Aramburu 63’ Bruno Fernandes netted his second Manchester United hat-trick as the Red Devils thrashed Real Sociedad 4-1 at Old Trafford, securing a 5-2 aggregate victory to reach the UEFA Europa League (UEL) quarter-finals. The result extends United’s unbeaten European campaign and keeps their hopes of silverware alive in a season that has otherwise been filled with struggles. Early Setback as Sociedad Strike First After a turbulent week marked by fan protests and the unveiling of plans for a new stadium,…

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…