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      Harry Kane limps off injured just days before England clash and weeks before Champions League showdown with Arsenal

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      HARRY KANE has been forced off injured for Bayern Munich just days before England’s next international matches and weeks before their Champions League clash with Arsenal.The 30-year-old netted his 31st Bundesliga goal of the season against Darmstadt to break a 60-year record for most goals scored in their debut season in the division.Harry Kane limped off against Darmstadt in the Bundesliga days before the international breakCredit: GettyIt comes weeks before Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with ArsenalCredit: ReutersKane’s goal gave Thomas Tuchel’s team the lead before the Bavarians went on to win the game 5-2. However, in the 82nd minute, Kane was substituted off after colliding with the post.He was replaced by former Stoke and Paris Saint-Germain forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.And it could put the Three Lions captain in doubt for England’s upcoming international matches against Brazil and Belgium on March 23 and March 26 respectively.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowing the international break, Bayern are up against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter finals and a crunch Bundesliga clash.If Kane’s injury is more than a niggle he could miss the German giants clash with Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker on March 30.The first leg of the tie will be on April 9 at the Emirates, though no German fans will be allowed to attend the London match after Uefa slapped Bayern with a ban for throwing fireworks on the pitch against Lazio.Meanwhile, the second leg will be played out at the Allianz Arena in Munich on April 17.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReacting to the injury, one fan said: “Harry Kane injury OMG.”A second fan said: “Harry Kane injured,” paired with a crying emoji.Harry Kane brutally exposes Jamie Carragher and refuses to ‘lie on national TV’ in hilarious interview A third said: “I just hope Kane injury isn’t serious.”Another said: “Hopefully Kane has not picked up a bad injury.”If the injury turns out to be serious, Kane may even be a doubt for England at this summers European Championships.It would likely mean one of Ivan Toney or Ollie Watkins would lead the line for the Gareth Southgate’s side, which could be tested over the upcoming break if Kane is ruled out.Here is Bayern Munich’s outlook for the next five games More

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      Why a Man City win over Newcastle in FA Cup could be Premier League title boost to Arsenal and Liverpool

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      MANCHESTER CITY are once again on the hunt for another historic Treble following their success last year. However, progression into the FA Cup and Champions League semi-finals could have a big impact on their Premier League title hopes.Man City’s match with Tottenham in April may be rearranged to the end of the seasonCredit: AFPIt hinges on Man City beating Newcastle in the FA CupCredit: GettyMan City’s clash against Real Madrid could also be pivotal to their title raceCredit: AFPMan City drew Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter finalThat is because Man City’s league clash with Tottenham may have to be rearranged to the final week of the season.The Athletic explained a Man City win over Newcastle later today will see the Spurs match pencilled in for April 20 rearranged.Then if Pep Guardiola’s outfit also progress past Real Madrid – who they drew in Friday’s Champions League draw – the only space left to play the Spurs away game will be in the final week of the season.This means it will likely be the second to last game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith Champions League qualification possibly going down to the wire for Ange Postecoglou’s side – depending on how the chasing pack including Manchester United can fair – it will mean City will be in for a tough test.And this may hand Arsenal and Liverpool a significant title advantage.However, Spurs fans have seen the other side of the coin, and joked that they could hand City the title over bitter rivals Arsenal.One fan said: “Tottenham Hotspur Stadium when City go 5-0 up with 5 Spurs own goals to beat Arsenal to the title,” with a video of fans celebrating by locking arms and jumping up and down.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA second said: “A whole stadium celebration, WE WILL BE THEREEEEEE.”A third said: “Take one for the team and lose, can’t let Arsenal win it, COYS.”Will Pugh and Tom Barclay discuss Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes ahead of ‘biggest game in 20 years’ against Man CityAnother joked: “The only time I’ll be happy if they win against us.”Spurs are next in action against Fulham later today. You can follow all the action with SunSport’s live blog. More

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      Pep Guardiola facing huge Jude Bellingham dilemma as Man City boss devises plan to ‘control’ Real Madrid star

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      PEP GUARDIOLA admits he faces a massive headache over how to stop Jude Bellingham.Manchester City and Real Madrid square up for the third year running, this time in the Champions League last eight. Pep Guardiola admits he faces a massive headache over how to stop Jude BellinghamCredit: RexBellingham’s Real Madrid face Man City in the Champions League quarter-finalsCredit: GettyBut this time City must deal with Bellingham. Asked about the Three Lions star, Guardiola said: “The impact has been massive. “It’s a different team from last season. His influence is obvious, we have to try to discover what he does and control it.”The Euro heavyweights met in the semi-finals in the previous two years.Madrid went on to win the competition in 2022 with City finally lifting the trophy for the first time last season.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBellingham brings a new dimension though — the England ace has netted 20 goals in 31 games for Madrid since joining them from Borussia Dortmund last summer.The first leg will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu on April 9, the same night that Arsenal host Bayern Munich.The second legs are on April 17. And there is no respite for the winners — they will play each other in the semi-finals!While Guardiola’s men are defending champions, the City boss knows they are still rookies compared to their Spanish rivals.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSReal have won the Champions League in five of the last ten seasons.Guardiola added: “It looks like a little bit of a tradition, three years in a row playing the kings of the competition.Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024“With them winning 14 Champions Leagues, it’s not necessary to say what Real Madrid are in this competition.“For us, it’s a little bit new. For Real Madrid, it’s not special to play quarter-finals of the Champions League.“The last years we have been consistent — many times semi-finals, final, now quarter-final again — and we start to be in this routine to play in the latter stages.“And when you play latter stages you play against the best teams in Europe, Real Madrid are totally there.“This one is special and makes you feel like you go to Europe and play your best football. It’s so nice.”In the other half of the draw, Jadon Sancho’s Borussia Dortmund landed Atletico Madrid in the quarter-finals while Paris Saint-Germain will face Barcelona. More

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      Europa League supercomputer predicts who will lift the trophy as Liverpool look set to face potential future boss

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted Liverpool will have a showdown with potential future boss Xabi Alonso in the Europa League final.Liverpool are the favourites to go and lift the Europa League after their 11-2 thrashing of Sparta Prague in the last-16.Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool have been backed to make the Europa League final by a SupercomputerCredit: GettyAfter simulating the tournament 1,000 times, Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen are tipped to be the Reds opponents in the finalCredit: APEarlier today the Reds and West Ham – who hammed Freiburg 5-1 on aggregate – found out who their next opponents in the competition would be.Jurgen Klopp’s side drew Italian outfit Atalanta, who topped their group ahead of Sporting Lisbon before narrowly progressing past the Portuguese giants in the last-16.Meanwhile, David Moyes’ team will have to overcome a stern test against unbeaten Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.And a Supercomputer from Bonus Code Bets has revealed the chances of both sides progressing into the latter stages after simulating the tournament 1,000 times. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Supercomputer has given Liverpool a 72.3 per cent chance of beating Atalanta, while West Ham have only been given a 33.5 per cent chance of upsetting the odds against table-topping Leverkusen.With the semi-final draw also being completed, should they progress Liverpool will face one of Benfica or Marseille in the final four.Meanwhile, the winner of Leverkusen-West Ham will face a clash against AC Milan or Roma.The supercomputer predicts AC Milan and Benfica to be the respective opponents in the semi-finals, with odds of 62.5 per cent and 59.2 per cent chance of progression respectively.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLiverpool have been handed a 54 per cent chance of making the final overall, while Alonso’s Leverkusen have a 41.7 per cent chance.And this would pit outgoing Kop boss Klopp against one of the potential managers tipped to replace him.Martin Lipton gives his round up on the Conference League drawThe Supercomputer also believes that Klopp will emerge victorious and land his first Europa League title at Liverpool, with the Reds emerging victorious in 37.2 per cent of simulations.This is compared to 21.7 per cent for Leverkusen, while West Ham’s odds of winning the whole thing have been set at a lowly 4.50 per cent.However, Bayern Munich have also reportedly expressed interest in the Spaniard after they announced they will part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season.Bayern have drawn Arsenal the quarter-final of the Champions League.The winner of that game will play the victor of the quarter-final between Manchester City and Real Madrid.And a Supercomputer has backed Arsenal to at least make it to the last four. More

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      Champions League supercomputer predicts Arsenal will BEAT Bayern Munich but what are their chances of lifting trophy?

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      A SUPERCOMPUTER predicts that Arsenal will beat Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals – but WON’T go on to win it.The Gunners will have a chance to get revenge on the German giants after their 10-2 embarrassment against them in 2017.The supercomputer thinks Arsenal will beat BayernCredit: GettyHarry Kane will be aiming to end his trophy drought against the GunnersCredit: GettyArsenal have faced Bayern 12 times since 2000 and have lost seven times.But statisticians at BETSiE have used their supercomputer to guess the outcomes of the Champions League.They have simulated matches 100,000 times and believe Mikel Arteta’s side have a 51.51 per cent chance of beating Bayern.Arsenal will play the winner of Manchester City versus Real Madrid in the semi-final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd the algorithm reckons that they have a 25.75 per cent probability of making the final at Wembley.They have handed Arsenal a 14.11 per cent probability of going all the way and lifting the trophy.Man City supposedly have 59.76 per cent chance of victory in their glamour tie against Real Madrid in a repeat of last season’s semi-final.Pep Guardiola’s men have the highest probability of winning the competition, with the chance of them making it back-to-back triumphs rated at 31.86 per cent.Most read in Champions LeagueCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVALThey’re the heavy favourite to make it out their half of the draw and have a 48.18 per cent probability of making the final.On the other side of the tournament, Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund and PSG clash with Barcelona.Thomas Muller hilariously calls out Kai Havertz as Arsenal draw Bayern Munich in Champions League The Parisians are the favourites as they have a 25.48 per cent chance of making the final and a 10.96 per cent of ending their wait to seal a Champions League crown. More

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      Chelsea fans say ‘he’s done more to protect our European legacy than the club’ as legend hands Arsenal horror CL tie

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      CHELSEA fans have been left thanking John Obi Mikel after the Champions League quarter-final draw.The Blues legend pulled out the eight teams as each club found out their route to the final. John Obi Mikel handed Arsenal a nightmare drawCredit: EPAMikel, 36, paired up Arsenal and Bayern Munich in the last eight.With the winner then set to play either Manchester City or Real Madrid in the semi-final.It is a very tough draw for the Gunners and Chelsea fans are confident their record of being the last English and only London club to lift the Champions League trophy will remain intact.One supporter said: “Mikel put more fight in than the club to protect our European legacy. If Arsenal win it from this point nobody can say they didn’t deserve it.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother added: “The moment when he pull out arsenal first, he had different smile.”A third wrote: “Chelsea legend doing the business again.”Mikel and former team-mate John Terry have both done Champions League draws this season and it is the West London club’s only appearance in Europe this season. Chelsea finished last season in 12th and are on course to be missing from Uefa competitions next term as they currently sit 11th in the table.Most read in Champions LeagueCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVALThey could’ve qualified for the Conference League if they beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final last month. Elsewhere in the Champions League draw, Atletico Madrid play Borussia Dortmund. Porto boss Sergio Conceicao claims Mikel Arteta made horror insult during last-16 clash and blasts result as ‘unjust’The winner will then meet PSG or Barcelona in the last four. More

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      Route to Champions League Final: Who could Arsenal and Man City face in semi-final & final?

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      THE route to the Champions League final for Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester City has been revealed.Mikel Arteta’s side will take on German champions Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals, while Pep Guardiola’s Treble winners face European kings Real Madrid.David Raya was the hero for Arsenal in the penalty shootout victory over PortoCredit: GETTYManchester City breezed past Copenhagen over two legs in the last-16Credit: GETTYArsenal are hoping this year is the year they lift their first-ever European Cup in the club’s long history.Man City are looking to become the first team to claim back-to-back Champions League triumphs since Real Madrid’s stunning dominance from 2015 to 2018.But what must the two English giants do to reach the latter rounds of this year’s Champions League?What is Arsenal and Man City’s route to the Champions League final?Arsenal’s Champions League quarter-final first leg against Bayern Munich will take place on either the 9th or 10th of April at the Emirates.read more in champions leagueThe return leg at the Allianz Arena is set for the 16th or 17th of April.Meanwhile, Man City will travel to Real Madrid in the first leg before hosting the 14-time Champions League winners at the Etihad.If Arsenal and Man City win their respective quarter-final ties, the two Premier League titans will face off in the semi-final.The semi-finals of the Champions League will be held on April 30 and May 1, with the second legs on May 7-8.Most read in Champions LeagueOne of Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, PSG or Barcelona will be the potential opponents for the two English giants in the final should either side progress the last stage.The Champions League final will take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, June 1.Champions League draw in fullQuarter-finals (April 9/10 and April 16/17)Arsenal vs Bayern MunichAtletico Madrid vs Borussia DortmundReal Madrid vs Manchester CitySemi-finals (April 30/May 1 and May 7/8)Arsenal/Bayern vs Real Madrid/Manchester CityAtletico/Dortmund vs PSG/BarcelonaREAD MORE SUN STORIESFinal (June 1)Arsenal/Bayern/Real Madrid/Manchester City vs Atletico/Dortmund/ PSG/Barcelona More

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      Bayern Munich BANNED from bringing fans to Emirates in huge advantage for Arsenal in Champions League quarter-final

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      ARSENAL were handed a horror Champions League quarter final draw against Bayern Munich – but already have a massive advantage in their first leg at the Emirates.The Gunners will welcome former Tottenham striker Harry Kane back to North London for the first leg before a mammoth test away in Munich to book a semi-final spot.Arsenal will renew their Champions League rival with Bayern Munich next monthCredit: PAThe Gunners will be boosted by the news that Bayern WON’T have any of their supporters in attendance at the EmiratesCredit: RICHARD PELHAMThe Germans have been slapped with a one-match fan ban for letting off fireworks against Lazio in the last-16Credit: AlamyHowever, the German giants will NOT have any away fans at the Emirates for the first leg having received a Uefa one-match ban earlier this week for fan trouble.During their 1-0 first leg defeat away at Lazio in the last-16, travelling Bayern fans threw fireworks onto the pitch. They would eventually win 3-1 on aggregate to advance.Having already received a suspended one-match ban – as well as a £30k fine – for an identical incident in the group stages at Copenhagen in October, Uefa were left with no choice but to impose the ban.This leaves Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal with a massive chance to take advantage in their first leg with a semi-final against either Real Madrid or Manchester City on the horizon.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe away end at the Emirates will also be free to be filled instead by more home fans, meaning the possibility of the 60,000-capacity stadium being a sell-out without any travelling supporters.After receiving the ban on Tuesday, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said: “We have to accept this punishment. “Not only were pyrotechnics set off, but also fired deliberately onto the field, directly endangering bystanders.“This was such an explicit violation of the conditions of probation that an appeal is unfortunately futile.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERArsenal have historically struggled against the German giantsCredit: GETTY“The fact we now have to play away without the support of our fans is a big blow. “A small group of individual offenders have done a disservice to all our supporters and the team.”Thomas Muller hilariously calls out Kai Havertz as Arsenal draw Bayern Munich in Champions League Arsenal’s quarter final first leg will take place on either the ninth or tenth of April, with the second leg coming a week later on either the 16th or 17th.Arteta’s men reached this stage after beating Porto in a nervy last-16 shoot-out at the Emirates – the first time they have reached the last eight since 2010.Elsewhere in the quarters, Atletico Madrid face Borussia Dortmund and PSG play Barcelona. More