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Conference League last-16 draw as Crystal Palace learn fate

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UEFA have conducted the draw for the Conference League round of 16 as Crystal Palace have discovered their next opponents.  After beating Bosnian outfit Zrinjski Mostar in the play-offs, the Eagles will battle AEK Larnaca for a place in the quarter-finals. The two sides met in...

Rush backs Anfield atmosphere to help Liverpool after tough UCL draw

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Liverpool legend Ian Rush has backed the Anfield atmosphere to help the club after a tough Champions League draw. Arne Slot's side will face Galatasaray in the Round of 16, in a rematch of their league phase fixture in Istanbul. Liverpool lost that contest 1-0,...

Europa League last-16 draw as Villa and Forest discover opponents

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Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest have both discovered their opponents in the last-16 of the Europa League after UEFA conducted the draw on Friday afternoon.  The Villans will take French outfit Lille in a repeat of their the Conference League quarter-final clash in 2023/24. The...

The highest-scoring over 35s in major European competition history

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Olivier Giroud continues to age like a fine wine with the veteran forward on target for Lille in Europe this week. Giroud scored the early opener as Lille turned around their Europa League tie with Crvena zvezda, overturning a first-leg defeat to reach the Round...

Chelsea chief insists PSG tie holds ‘no fear’ for the club

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Chelsea's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain 'holds no fear' for the club, according to director of football David Barnard. Liam Rosenior's side have been drawn to face holders PSG in the Round of 16, following Friday's draw. The French side secured Champions League success...

Champions League last-16 draw as Chelsea face PSG

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UEFA have completed the draw the last-16 of the Champions League as all participating six Premier League clubs discovered their opponents in the next round. There will be some absolutely massive ties in the knockout stage for the English teams as Chelsea will face reigning...

Legends feature as Declan Rice builds ‘perfect Arsenal player’

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Declan Rice has made some interesting selections after being asked to assemble his 'perfect Arsenal player'. The Gunners midfielder was asked to pick attributes from Arsenal players past and present to create his dream footballer. Unsurprisingly, a series of North London legends featured prominently. Rice picked...

Howe says Chelsea Champions League tie would be ‘mouth-watering’

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Eddie Howe has said Newcastle are ready for a 'mouth-watering' tie ahead of Friday's Champions League draw. Newcastle will learn their opponents for the Round of 16 on Friday morning, after sealing progress with a win against Qarabag in midweek. The Magpies will face either Chelsea...

West Ham reveal ‘regret’ at Calvert-Lewin transfer decision

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A senior spokesman for the West Ham board has said the club 'regret' not pursuing a deal for Dominic Calvert-Lewin last summer. West Ham were linked with signing Calvert-Lewin after his contract at Everton expired. The 28-year-old instead signed for newly-promoted Leeds United and has...

Slot hails ‘outstanding’ Alisson after Man City response

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Arne Slot has hailed Alisson as 'outstanding' after the goalkeeper's run of clean sheets for Liverpool. Liverpool have recorded three consecutive clean sheets in all competitions, as the Reds have racked up five wins from their last six games. Slot's side weathered a storm at Nottingham...