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ARSENAL will be knocked out in the Champions League Round of 16 according to a supercomputer.The Gunners could face either PSV Eindhoven or Feyenoord in the next round after they beat Juventus and AC Milan respectively in the play-offs.Arsenal will lose to PSV in the next round according to a supercomputerCredit: RexLiverpool will get their hands on the Champions League trophy once againCredit: GettyThey face a tricky path to the final but a supercomputer predicts they will not get over their first obstacle – PSV.A supercomputer run by CasinoHawks has determined the Gunners will lose 2-0 in the first leg, away from home.And with the Gunners plagued by injuries in attack it has been predicted they will only respond with a 1-0 win at the Emirates, knocking them out of Europe.PSV are then tipped to meet Real Madrid in the next round and lose, with Carlo Ancelotti’s side progressing to face Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final.READ MORE ON ARSENALMeanwhile Aston Villa are also predicted to lose in the Round of 16, to Borussia Dortmund, meaning Liverpool will be the only English side to reach the latter stages.The Reds will beat Benfica 8-3 on aggregate next up before conquering Dortmund to reach the last four.The supercomputer claims Liverpool will go all the way, beating Inter Milan before a 4-3 victory over PSG in what would be a thrilling final in Munich.Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa will find out their Round of 16 opponents on Friday.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLiverpool will face PSG or Benfica while Villa take on Borussia Dortmund or Club Brugge.Manchester City were the first English team to be knocked out of the Champions League this season after falling to a 6-3 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid.’It’s like Messi… there I said it’ – Pundits rave about Arsenal ace Nwaneri as Shearer dubs him ‘potential superstar’ More

ARSENAL could face a nightmare path to the Champions League final after Real Madrid beat Manchester City.Mikel Arteta’s side were one of eight teams to automatically qualify for the Round of 16.Arsenal could face a nightmare path to the Champions League finalCredit: GettyThe Gunners will likely face Real Madrid in the quarter-finals after they beat Man CityCredit: GettyLiverpool could await in the semisCredit: AFPThat means they did not have to take part in the play-off stage over the last two weeks, which saw City dumped out by Real Madrid.After Wednesday’s results, Arsenal now know they will face either PSV Eindhoven or Feyenoord in the last-16, after the Dutch duo dumped out Juventus and AC Milan respectively.The Gunners will feel confident of beating each over two legs.However, it’s afterwards when things could be very tricky.READ MORE ON ARSENALShould the Gunners be paired with PSV in Friday’s draw, they will face the prospect of playing defending champions Real in the quarters.That would be if Madrid navigate a potential derby clash with neighbours Atletico or German champions Bayer Leverkusen next.A potential semi-final could then see Arsenal face Liverpool – with the 2nd leg coming just days before the pair’s potential Premier League title showdown at Anfield on May 11.Other potential rivals in that side of the draw would be Paris Saint-Germain or Barcelona.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSMeanwhile, should the Gunners be drawn with Feyenoord in the last-16, they would avoid Madrid in the quarters, instead having bogey team Bayern Munich, as a potential opponent, along with Leverkusen and Atletico.Benfica and Dortmund would then become potential semi-final opponents, along with Lille and Aston Villa.By contrast Liverpool have an easier set of fixtures up until the semi-final, with PSG and Dortmund arguably the most difficult teams they could potentially face.Liverpool could play PSG in the next round after they beat Brest, or Benfica following their narrow victory over Monaco.Aston Villa were pulled out on the same side of the draw as Liverpool and could face Club Brugge or Dortmund in the Round of 16 after those two sides progressed through the play-offs.Arteta reveals Havertz tore hamstring during set-piece routine and admits Arsenal could sign free agent More

MANCHESTER CITY fans were left furious with the antics of several of their stars in their heavy defeat to Real Madrid.City were sent packing from the Champions League after losing 3-1 at the Bernabeu.Man City fans blasted the body language of several stars against Real MadridCredit: X @footballontntPep Guardiola’s men crashed out of the Champions League 6-3 on aggregateCredit: GettyThe result saw Real secured a 6-3 aggregate win over Pep Guardiola’s struggling side.But supporters were far from pleased with City’s efforts in Spain.The Premier League champions lined up with a new-look midfield diamond.Yet they found themselves completely overrun in the middle of the park.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd fans took aim at a number of City players who had been patrolling that area, insisting their effort were “unforgivable.”One said: “The body language of certain Man City players on the pitch at the moment is totally unforgivable.“Thankfully they’ll be given the chance to leave the club in the summer.”Another went ahead and named two players who they felt were underperforming.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSThe fan declared: “Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan need to leave.”One supporter reckoned one forward was barely visible during the game.’Pep Guardiola is stressed, man’ – Fans fear for Man City boss as Etihad legend spotted with fresh scratches on headIlkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva came under fire from fansCredit: AlamyPhil Foden was also targeted for his performanceCredit: GettyThey asked: “Has Savinho ever been on the pitch?”Another took aim at Phil Foden and his startling decline.They added: “I’ve never seen a player get Player of the Season and then suffer a fall from grace the following season like Foden has.“24 years of age and we still don’t know what his best position is in this City team.“They’re now looking for a Kevin De Bruyne replacement in the summer. That tells you everything.” More

KYLIAN MBAPPE gave a nod to two of the greats as he singlehandedly tore apart Manchester City in the Champions League.Mbappe netted a hattrick to send the Cityzens packing from the competition before they could even reach the last 16 proper in a 3-1 win (6-3 on aggregate).Kylian Mbappe scored a hattrick as Real Madrid knocked Man City out of the Champions LeagueCredit: AFPCity lost 6-3 on aggregate to MadridCredit: GettyIt was a performance to remember for Mbappe, who not only channelled his inner Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi with his efforts on the ball, but also with his celebrations.The Frenchman gave a nod to each of the stars as he celebrated his goals at the Santiago Bernabeu.His first goal, a delightful chip over Ederson, saw him recreate Ronaldo’s most recent celebration to the raucous home fans.Ronaldo imitated a chipped ball with his hand after netting against Al Wasl earlier this month.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Mbappe appeared to do the same thing after looping the ball over Ederson’s head and soaking up the atmosphere with his arms outstretched.He made sure his second goal, a twisting finish into the bottom corner, was all his own – celebrating with his teammates and enjoying a goal that put Madrid well and truly in the driving seat.But his celebration for his hattrick goal was reserved for a tribute to Lionel Messi.After scoring a drilled left-footed effort from the edge of the area, Mbappe counted his three goals out on his fingers – mimicking Lionel Messi’s celebration from back in 2011 against Mallorca.Most read in FootballMbappe celebrated his first goal by mimicking a chipped shot with his handCredit: PACristiano Ronaldo pulled out a similar celebration against Al Wasl earlier this monthCredit: GettyMbappe copied Lionel Messi’s 1-2-3 celebration after his hattrickCredit: GettyMessi used the celebration back in 2011Credit: YouTubeCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSDespite honouring two of the greatest players to ever play the game, Mbappe is very much creating his own legacy at the moment.After his performance on Wednesday night, the 26-year-old now has over 500 career goal contributions.Watch Jude Bellingham’s expletive-laden instructions to Mbappe and Co at half-time of Real Madrid drawDespite his electric display, teammate Jude Bellingham was keen to remind fans that there’s so much more to Madrid that Mbappe.He told TNT Sports: “Kylian is just flying now. But sometimes we need a reminder that talent isn’t enough. “You need organisation, you need commitment and we have worked on that after some bad results recently.”Manager Carlo Ancelotti described the World Cup winner as “fantastic” in his post match interview, while even club legend Zinedine Zidane seemed impressed from the stands.Mbappe’s ode to Ronaldo and Messi should come as no surprise with the star idolising the pair throughout his entire career.He previously said of Ronaldo: “I just want to admire Cristiano’s greatness. “There will be no one like him. He has left a mark on football history.”While he gushed about Messi, despite suffering World Cup final heartbreak at the hands of his Argentina side in 2022.Mbappe, who played with Messi at PSG, said: “Playing with Leo Messi is definitely something I miss a lot. READ MORE SUN STORIES”You always miss not playing with Leo Messi anymore! For an attacker like me, who likes to attack spaces, with him you have the certainty that you can get the ball. “It was a luxury that almost only he can give you. Beyond that, playing with Messi was special.”Mbappe has always spoken highly of RonaldoCredit: AFPHe played alongside Lionel Messi at PSGCredit: Reuters More

JUDE BELLINGHAM has been slapped with another ban on top of his two-game suspension.The Real Madrid star was sent off during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna after an X-rated rant at the referee.Jude Bellingham has received another ban after picking up a yellow versus CityCredit: GettyThe Real Madrid star will miss the first leg of their last-16 clashCredit: GettyIt is Bellingham’s second ban after he was controversially sent off in LaLigaCredit: ReutersOfficial Jose Munuera red carded Bellingham for yelling “f*** you” at him.But the English midfielder argues there was a “miscommunication” and boss Carlo Ancelotti claims his player said “f*** off” in frustration.Bellingham was handed a two-match ban from LaLiga games earlier today, meaning he will miss fixtures against Girona and Real Betis.Just hours later, he was in action for Real Madrid as they smashed Manchester City 3-1 in the Champions League via a stunning Kylian Mbappe hat-trick.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham was booked in the first-half for a foul on Phil Foden and he will now be banned from their next European game.The suspension comes as he has hit the maximum of three yellows after being carded against Brest and Lille earlier in the tournament.It means the 21-year-old will not feature in the first leg of their last-16 clash against either Bayer Leverkuen or bitter rivals Atletico Madrid.Despite the bans, Bellingham will be back on the pitch next Wednesday as Real Madrid face Real Soceidad in the semi-final of the Copa del Rey.Most read in Champions LeagueJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHis LaLiga suspension does not carry over to the Spanish cup competition.There remains hope he will be back sooner as Real Madrid will reportedly appeal the two-match ban.Inside Jude Bellingham’s new romance with stunning Instagram modelOn the controversial red card, Bellingham said: “It’s clear that it was a mistake and there is a miscommunication. “I remember the incident very well but I’ve also seen the video and the video doesn’t match the report.”I don’t want to go too much in detail about what was said but it’s like a expression like ‘f***’.”I hope that the footage review can show that is not the same as the report and going forward that the federation can keep it under consideration because it’s huge evidence.”Obviously we can’t change the result but I think that going forward there will be a change.”Ancelotti added: “I think the referee did not understand Jude Bellingham’s English. He said f*** off, not f*** you… that’s way different.” More