Why Liverpool’s summer of big spending may finally be about to pay off IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 17
Why Chelsea and Liverpool May Be Celebrating Aston Villa’s Europa League Journey The domestic rivals may actually be on the same page on one crucial issue. Sports Illustrated · Apr 17
Hugo Ekitike will return stronger after ‘devastating’ injury – Arne Slot The striker ruptured his right Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League loss to Paris St Germain. The Independent UK · Apr 17
Arne Slot hopes contentious Liverpool transfer decision helps in battle to qualify for Champions League Liverpool splashed up to £204m on Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak, but after the French forward’s season-ending injury, Slot hopes the Swedish international’s return can prove timely in the battle to finish inside the top five The Independent UK · Apr 17
Chelsea owner Behdad Eghbali reveals significant shift in transfer strategy Chelsea have largely bought young talent since the Clearlake takeover in 2022, but co-owner Eghbali is now open to a change as the project evolves The Independent UK · Apr 17
Everton vs Liverpool: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today The first-ever Merseyside derby from the Hill Dickinson Stadium has added importance Evening Standard · Apr 17
Mikel Arteta has Arsenal ‘fired up’ to beat Man City - but there’s a twist PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE RACE: Arteta’s solution to Arsenal’s wobble in the title race has been to go more intense - especially in training - but the pressure to win is on Pep Guardiola’s side. By Miguel Delaney The Independent UK · Apr 17
Chelsea’s recruitment strategy under the microscope With poor results on the pitch and senior players hinting at unhappiness, there are big questions to be answered Evening Standard · Apr 17
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend A seismic clash between City and Arsenal, Tottenham need leadership, and could Eddie Howe recall Yoane Wissa? The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Tottenham relegation fight twist as new date set for Aston Villa trip Tough trip to Villa Park has been pushed back to after West Ham play Brentford Evening Standard · Apr 16
Atletico Madrid vs. Arsenal: Complete Head-to-Head Record Meetings between Atléti and Arsenal have arrived infrequently over the years. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16
Arsenal’s Record in Champions League Semifinals Arsenal have a worryingly mixed record in European semifinals. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16
Chelsea vs Manchester United: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today Stamford Bridge hosts huge clash in race for Champions League qualification Evening Standard · Apr 16
‘The Kings?’—Kompany, Olise Savagely Troll Real Madrid After Champions League Epic Madrid suffered a painful defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich. Sports Illustrated · Apr 16
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 From Beckham to Tatum: Just How Serious Is Hugo Ekitike’s Achilles Injury? The French striker had been enjoying a strong debut season at Liverpool until disaster struck.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 From Burnley to Bayern: Kompany trains sights on PSG and European supremacy Manager’s grounded attitude has helped the free-scoring German giants set up a tantalising Champions League showdown and de facto final
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 Nine Managers Who Could Replace Alvaro Arbeloa at Real Madrid—Ranked The current head coach’s days are numbered after Champions League elimination.
The Guardian - US · Apr 16 Champions League review: cunning Kane, PSG click into form and a bloodied pundit The semi-finals are set after a dazzling meeting between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. But there was plenty more to talk about in the last eight
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 Declan Rice demands Arsenal improve for title showdown at Manchester City Declan Rice has insisted Arsenal must be better at Manchester City on Sunday if they are to press their title claims but said: ‘The boys are ready’
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Hugo Ekitike sends message to Liverpool fans after suffering season-ending injury Huge Ekitike will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup after rupturing his Achilles tendon
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 Cristiano Ronaldo Responds After Vomiting During Al Nassr Victory Ronaldo’s preparation for the World Cup has taken a few unwanted twists in recent weeks.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 Exactly What Harry Maguire Said to Earn Extra Ban—And How He Defended Himself The FA report laid out the version of events from both sides.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 ‘Don’t put me in a box’: Pellegrino Matarazzo’s extraordinary journey from New Jersey to Real Sociedad Real Sociedad’s coach’s career reveals plenty about the man leading the proud Basque club to only their eighth Copa del Rey final
Sports Illustrated · Apr 16 Supercomputer Predicts 2025–26 Champions League Winner As Semifinals Set Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid make up the final four.
Evening Standard · Apr 16 Liverpool confirm serious Hugo Ekitike injury as new timeline mapped out Nightmare scenario for striker could see him not play again in 2026