Mbappe: ‘We deserve this situation’

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe admitted his team were not consistent enough for a top eight spot as his side slipped into the Champions League play-off round on Wednesday.

How Premier League sides are ruling Europe

Premier League clubs have flexed their muscle on and off the field in Europe, with five English sides finishing in the top eight of the Champions League group phase.

Liverpool, City and Barca into Champions League last 16

Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight.

Europe’s elite jostle for Champions League last-16 places

Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League going into the final round of the league phase this week.

Mourinho faces old club Real Madrid in Champions League

Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday – but standing in their way is their divisive former coach Jose Mourinho.

Troubled Napoli staring at Champions League elimination

Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and a faltering Serie A title defence.

Can Arsenal handle Premier League weight of expectation?

Top of both the Premier League and Champions League and still in both domestic cup competitions, Arsenal fans should be relishing what could yet turn out to be the greatest season in the Gunners’ history.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Arsenal’s charge towards a first Premier League title in 22 years was halted by Manchester United’s stunning 3-2 victory at the Emirates on Sunday to pull Manchester City and Aston Villa back into the title race. We look at three talking points from the Premier League weekend:

Arsenal rocked by Man Utd, Villa rekindle title bid

Manchester United inflicted Arsenal’s first home defeat of the season in a 3-2 thriller to blow the Premier League title race open on Sunday as Aston Villa beat Newcastle to close within four points of the Gunners.

Slot: Liverpool running on empty in Bournemouth defeat

Liverpool boss Arne Slot blamed fatigue for his side’s first defeat in 14 games as Bournemouth’s Amine Adli struck with virtually the last kick of the game to snatch a 3-2 win for the Cherries on Saturday.