Sanchez, Ozil keeping Wilshere out of Arsenal XI

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil are blocking Jack Wilshere’s route back into the Arsenal starting XI, says manager Arsene Wenger.

Arsenal reach UEL knockouts despite draw

Arsenal qualified for the Europa League knockout stages despite failing to impress in a dour 0-0 draw against Red Star Belgrade at Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

Kane believes Spurs can beat anyone

Harry Kane says Tottenham Hotspur believe they can beat anyone after their impressive Champions League win over Real Madrid.

Ronaldo defends Madrid’s form

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says suggestions of a “crisis” are overblown, despite their emphatic defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Aguero breaks record as City storm into last 16

Sergio Aguero became Manchester City’s all-time record goal-scorer and fired Pep Guardiola’s side into the knockout stages of the Champions League as they claimed a thrilling 4-2 win at Napoli.

Liverpool treble breaks stubborn Maribor

Liverpool took a step towards the Champions League knockout stages with a hard-fought 3-0 win at home to Maribor on Wednesday that sent them top of Group E with two games to play.

Alli double seals sensational Spurs’ last-16 spot

Tottenham Hotspur qualified for the Champions League knockout phase with a stunning 3-1 victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday.

Tau shortlisted for African Player of the Year award

Mamelodi Sundowns forward Percy Tau is the only South African representative on the 30-man African Player of the Year award list.

Courtois perplexed by feeble Chelsea loss

Thibaut Courtois called on Chelsea to rediscover their fighting spirit after Roma stormed to a 3-0 win over the Premier League champions at the Stadio Olimpico.

Barcelona draw group-stage blank for first time in five years

Barcelona failed to score in a Champions League group-stage match for the first time since 2012 in their draw with Olympiacos.