Watch: Why Madrid sacked Xabi Alonso
After lasting just more than six months into his three year contract, why was Xabi Alonso really fired as Real Madrid boss?
Qualification pressure peaks on Champions League final night
The final matchday of the revamped UEFA Champions League league phase arrives on Wednesday night with qualification scenarios still finely balanced across the table.
Newcastle face decisive Paris test
Fine margins define a Champions League night as defending champions PSG welcome Newcastle United with progression in sight.
Arsenal lead as Premier League markets settle
With 23 rounds completed, the Premier League outright markets are beginning to take clearer shape, though pressure points remain across the title race, European places and relegation battle.
Carrick challenges United to maintain impressive winning run
Michael Carrick urged Manchester United to build on the remarkable start to his interim reign after Matheus Cunha’s rocket sealed a stunning 3-2 win at Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Rosenior hails Chelsea’s strong display at Crystal Palace
Liam Rosenior said that Chelsea passed a “huge test” after their 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday extended his impressive start as Blues boss.
Villa surge continues but Emery urges caution
Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will only be Premier League title contenders if they are still in the hunt with three games left. Villa moved within four points of leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 win at Newcastle, just hours before the Gunners crashed to a surprise 3-2 home defeat to resurgent Manchester United.
Barcelona cruise past Oviedo to reclaim top spot
Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort.
Watch: Is Cesc Fabregas the next great manager?
Spanish midfielders have made for some of the best coaches in modern football, and Cesc Fabregas is carving out a very intriguing coaching career in Italy, with Como.
Watch: Sensible Liverpool Transfers
Despite investing more than €480 million in the transfer market, Liverpool’s first season under Arne Slot has exposed lingering structural and tactical gaps.