Champions League crunch time as pressure piles on elite
Real Madrid, Liverpool and Inter Milan may boast a combined 24 European titles, but they still have their work cut out to ensure their tickets to the knock-out stages of the Champions League.
Salah returns to Liverpool training after Afcon
Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to Liverpool training on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare for their Champions League match against Marseille.
Pep to start Foden despite broken hand
Phil Foden is set to face Bodo/Glimt after suffering a broken hand as Pep Guardiola looks to erase the bitter taste of defeat in the Manchester derby.
Man United greats tell Martinez to ‘grow up’
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has been told to “grow up” by Old Trafford greats Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt after his scathing response to their criticism.
Final chaos leaves huge stain on Morocco’s AFCON
The chaotic scenes which tarnished Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final will forever overshadow a tournament that had until that point been a great success for hosts Morocco, on and off the pitch.
Gueye: ‘Injustice drove us’ in AFCON final
A disputed penalty nearly derailed Senegal’s AFCON final, but Pape Gueye says the sense of injustice pushed them to finish the job.
Three Premier League talking points
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League as title rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa slipped up. Tottenham boss Thomas Frank could be facing the sack after another dismal loss, while Liverpool’s spluttering form continued.
Villa title hopes dented, Newcastle draw
Aston Villa’s Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow in a 1-0 defeat against Everton, while Newcastle’s push towards the top four was derailed by a 0-0 draw at Wolves on Sunday.
Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title
Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award.
Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos
Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa’s first win at the helm.