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Toney and Tonali gambling bans a disgrace – Merson

Former Arsenal winger Paul Merson says football is "ravaged" with gambling and the bans given to Ivan Toney and Sandro Tonali are a "disgrace".Merson says he was a "compulsive gambler" during his playing days and that it is a "hidden addiction" becau

Nusken goals put Chelsea in control of Champions League quarter-final

Sjoeke Nusken's double helped Chelsea earn a comfortable win at Ajax and take control of their Women's Champions League quarter-final. Ajax, who are competing at this stage for the first time, hit the post in the early exchanges but from then on Chel

Forest docked four points for financial rules breach

Last updated on 18 March 202418 March 2024.From the section Nottm ForestNottingham Forest have been docked four points for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules.An independent commission found Forest's losses to 2022-23 breached th

‘There is life in Ten Hag yet as Man Utd manager’

Erik ten Hag's future as Manchester United manager was never going to be definitively shaped by one game but even the taciturn Dutchman must have known how much was riding on the FA Cup quarter-final meeting with Liverpool at Old Trafford.A defeat wo

Man City dispatch Newcastle to reach FA Cup semis

Manchester City cruised into the FA Cup semi-finals with a comfortable victory over a jaded and disappointing Newcastle United at Etihad Stadium.Pep Guardiola's side remain in contention to repeat last season's historic Treble of Champions League, Pr

Arsenal draw Bayern & Man City face Real in quarters

Last updated on 5 hours ago5 hours ago.From the section European FootballArsenal have been drawn against Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, while Manchester City will play 14-time winners Real Madrid. The Gunners will host

Liverpool hit Sparta for six to reach last eight

Liverpool thrashed Sparta Prague at Anfield to complete a resounding aggregate victory as they moved in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. Already 5-1 ahead after a dominant first-leg showing in the Czech Republic, Darwin Nunez's opener was the

Bournemouth mount stunning comeback to beat Luton

Bournemouth produced one of the greatest Premier League comebacks as they recovered from 3-0 down to beat Luton in a seven-goal thriller at Vitality Stadium.The Hatters were irresistible in the first half and were three ahead at half-time through goa

Champions League: Raya is hero as Arsenal beat Porto on penalties – reaction

PA MediaCopyright: PA MediaI've not even played tonight and I feel drained!You have to give so much credit to Porto, they have frustrated Arsenal tonight but those key moments, David Raya tonight, he is the hero. He made two fantastic saves.The first

Premier League: Palmer inspires Chelsea to 3-2 win over Newcastle – reaction

Chelsea goalscorer Cole Palmer, speaking to Sky Sports, says: "We've had some difficult results, obviously the cup final against Liverpool so to get the points is vital. We showed passion, courage winning the second ball and not getting bullied. As a

The hype is real – five Liverpool v Man City talking points

It was hyped as the game of the Premier League season so far and it didn't disappoint.Leaders Arsenal are only above Liverpool on goal difference, while champions Manchester City are just one point behind them in third."What a game," said former Live

Arsenal go top as Havertz spares Ramsdale blushes

Kai Havertz spared Aaron Ramsdale's blushes as Arsenal earned a statement win over Brentford which puts them top of the Premier League before title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City meet on Sunday.Arsenal, looking to lead the table for the first t

‘I see excellence when I face it’ – Klopp on Guardiola

Last updated on 6 hours ago6 hours ago.From the section Premier LeaguePremier League leaders Liverpool host champions Manchester City on Sunday with both sides chasing history in a huge clash at the top of the table.With the Carabao Cup already secur

Europa League: Reaction to Rangers’ first-leg draw at Benfica

The ball in is good, but there is no threat from Benfica as the ball is swirling towards Jack Butland.He should get a shout from behind from the goalkeeper, but he sticks his neck out and there's only one place it's going after that.SNSCopyright: SNS

Champions League: Haaland scores as Man City cruise & Real ease past Leipzig – reaction

Real Madrid are through into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.But they were far from their best against a RB Leipzig side, who were the better team for large parts of the game.Real didn't have a shot on target in the first half, but Jude Be