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    Anthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood LIVE RESULTS: Wood’s corner throws in towel as Cacace seals statement win – updates

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    ANTONY CACACE has made a huge statement after stopping Leigh Wood in nine dominant rounds in Nottingham.In-form Northern Ireland ace Cacace added to his scalps of Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington with a stunning win over Wood on away soil.Cacace dominated Wood, and after dropping his man in the ninth round, Wood’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel with his fighter in serious danger.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL the action from the Nottingham Arena with our live blog below…Ropes holding Wood hopes upAfter Carcace landed a series of telling blows, he landed a barrage of combos that really seemed to knock Wood for six.As he stumbled backwards, only the ropes were keeping him on his feet.Hoping to see him bounce-back, it did not happen and they had to throw the towel in to protect their man.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedNorthern Irish jewel in the crownAnthony Cacace put his belt on the line for this fight.With Leigh Wood making a long-awaited return to the ring, there was a mutual respect between the two fighters.While admitting he did not face the best version of his opponent, there was no doubting that this victory meant a lot to the Irishman.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedView from SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr in NottinghamANTHONY CACACE snatched his latest world-champion scalp with a ninth-round stoppage of Leigh Wood.The pair of 36-year-olds clashed at super-featherweight at Woods’ local Nottingham arena.But the Belfast beast – beat Joe Cordina and Josh Warrington in his previous two outings – overpowered his fellow veteran just before the championship rounds.The Forest fan got his jab firing off quickly, tagging Cacace to head and body.But the Northern Ireland ace was clever and spiteful, slashing right hands in, when Wood dared get too close.Cacace settled into the second and started to land his left hooks.But, right on the bell, Wood rolled under an attack and seemed to crack his rival with a perfect left hook.Wood’s double jabs in the third were crisp and caused switch-hitter Cacace to turn southpaw for the first time.It was a nip-and-tuck affair until Cacace took over and in round nine he put one foot on Wood’s neck and the other on the accelerator.A left hook robbed Wood of his balance and his soul.Copy linkCopiedWarren targets Belfast homecomingAs next fights were talked about for the champion, Frank Warren announced that his next fight will be in North Ireland.He promised his boxer a Belfast homecoming in front of the cameras and will no doubt be held to his word.It seems only right, Anthony Cacace has defended his title and would love nothing more than fighting in front of his own fans back home.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedChamp happy with victoryAnthony Cacace spoke with DAZN about this big victory against Leigh Wood this evening:I put a lot of pressure on myself. I have beaten two world champions. I did not face the best Leigh Wood tonight but I won. I’ve got thank Frank Warren, he has come into my life and given me the chances. I have to thank my team as well, this group of people are why I am fighting so well at 36-years-old. I took this fight solely for money, this is why I’m in Nottingham tonight. Show me the money and I will travel anywhere.Anthony CacaceIBO super-featherweight championCopy linkCopiedWood return just falls shortAs Cacace offloaded a barrage of punches in the ninth round, it was in fact the corner of Wood who threw the towel in.They knew their man would not give up but they felt there was a danger of him getting hurt in that round.What a fight it was from the pair but Cacace just had that extra gear and seemed capable of taking it up a notch if the need was there.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace wins by stoppageCopy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 9)Wow, wat a round of boxing that was.Cacace lands some heavy blows on the chi of Wood and at one stage only the ropes are holding Wood up.The referee gives Wood a standing match but the fight continues.Cacace keeps landing some telling blows and often Wood does not seem to be fighting back.It has been stopped, Cacace defends his belt in enemy territory here.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 8)Wood lands a couple of goof hits and there is blood on the cheek and coming from the nose of Cacace.That should give the challenger some confidence in this fight.As the round goes on, Wood seems to be looking to offload more left hooks, with added power behind them now.The boxers get in close once again and Cacace catches Wood with a quickly thrown left-hook.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 7)Wood is trying to work his way back into this fight.Cacace looks to have the much faster handspeed when he comes forward.The Irishman’s feet movement and confidence to get on the front foot seems to be a level up to what Wood is offering here.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 6)Cacace seems to be taking it up a gear in this round.He is looking sharp and hunting down Wood in the ring.Wood is landing punches but he is really catching Cacace on the way out.The reigning champion is starting to get his combinations going.Cacace is starting to land some telling punches on Wood.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 5)Cacace is leading forward with uppercuts but only hitting air.Carl Frampton has the Irishman up three rounds to one so far.The speed of punching from Cacace is always a big danger.Another close round that is tough to call here.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 4)Cacace is looking to switch it up with his stance.He needs be wary, many boxers have been caught out trying to switch stances mid-fight.Wood is getting in close with the double jab but not forcing it home.Cacace ducks down into an uppercut from Wood just towards the end of the round.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 3)After landing some good punches, the crowd start to sing “Leigh Wood, he’s one of our own’.As Wood catches Cacace with a good punch, it seems to rock the Irishman.He comes straight back at Wood and catchs him with an uppercut which seems to bloody his nose.A very good round of boxing from both fighters there.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 2)There does not seem to be any rustiness from Wood from his time out of the ring, thhat is for sure.He catches Cacace with some jabs and he cannot get inside.Towards the end of the round, Cacace lands a left hook but Wood wears it well.Just before the bell, Wood lands a great left hook himself whichh catches Cacace square in the head.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh Wood (Round 1)Wood seems to be trying to find his feet in the ring again.He looks to keep Cacace at bay with his jabs.However, Cacace comes over the top with two big punches that land.A first round where both fighters look to probe their opponent here.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh WoodCacace’s corner lift the belt aloft as we go through the ring announcements.Wood’s corner hold a Nottingham Forest scarf up.Big challenge this evening if Wood wants to beat a world champion.Copy linkCopiedAnthony Cacace vs Leigh WoodThis is the fight that everyone has been waiting for.19-months out of the ring for Leigh Wood, he has been waiting to get back in that right for some time.At this weight, these are two of the best boxers out there right now and it is time for them to show us who wants this more.Copy linkCopiedTaylor keeps unbeaten record Ezra Taylor looked like a fighter who wanted to keep his impressive record going this evening.Tactically, he boxed so well and Troy Jones struggled to find a way through.Now he has the vacant WBO Continental Gold Light Heavyweight Championship belt in his possession as a reward for his efforts tonight.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEzra Taylor wins by unanimous decisionCopy linkCopiedEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 10)Jones walks on to a big overhand right from Taylor.He certainly felt that one.As Jones looks to come inside, he is caught by another flush shot from Taylor.Taylor offloads a four punch combo that has Jones in trouble.This has been a great fight and Taylor has looked the pick of the pair.Copy linkCopiedEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 9)Jones is really looking to take it up a gear now.He knows that he may be slightly behind on the card.This has been a good co-main event this evening, both of these fighters have put it all on the line.It is what every boxing fan wants to see, two fighters who are willing to have a real slugfest.A big right hand from Taylor seems to rock Jones but the bell comes to his rescue.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 8)This is going to be a tough one to call if it goes to the card.Jones is trying to force his way in close and get some shots off.The bodyshots from Taylor are echoing around this arena, such is the force of them.Good uppercut and hook from Taylor seems to rock Jones.Towards the end of the round, Jones lands a great uppercut that lands on the jaw of his opponent.Copy linkCopiedEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 7)Both fighters are really giving it their all in this fight.It looks like two boxers who are looking to ensure they keep unbeaten records intact.Jones’ punches do not seem to be hurting Taylor.Some showboating from Taylor towards the end of the round, which the fans seem to enjoy.Copy linkCopiedEzra Taylor vs Troy Jones (Round 6)This fight is scheduled for ten rounds this evening.Taylor is still getting some big bodyshots in and trying to come over the top with some shots over the top.Jones has some wear and tear to the face from all he is having to take in this fight.Great end to the round from Taylor as he lands a series of combinations.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Benfica vs Sporting LIVE SCORE: Primeira League title decider taking place with Viktor Gyokeres STARTING – updates

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      SPORTING are facing Benfica this evening in a mammoth title decider at the Estadio da Luz.Sporting are leading the Primeira Liga by just three goals on goal difference ahead of Benfica with the two clubs level on points as we enter the penultimate game of the season.All eyes will be on Sporting star man Viktor Gyokeres, who has been heavily linked with both Arsenal and Manchester United this summer.Kick-off: 6pm BSTBenfica starting line-up: Trubin, Tomas Araujo, Antonio Silva, Otamendi, Carreras, Florentino, Aursnes, Di María, Kokcu, Akturkoglu, PavlidisSporting starting line-up: Rui Silva, Geny, Quaresma, Diomande, Inacio, Maxi Araujo, Debast, Hjulmand, Trincao, Pote, GyokeresTV channel/ live stream: Triller TVBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Welcome to Benfica vs SportingWhat a thrilling tie coming your way this evening from Portugal.It is a title-deciding Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting.Tonight is the penultimate game of the Primeira League season and the two rivals are level on points at the top of the table.There’s also just three goals separating them on goal difference!Kick-off is at 6pm UK time.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Haaland STARTS but City goalless, latest from Ipswich vs Brighton & two other fixtures

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      SATURDAY’S Premier League action features some huge matches in the race for Europe.Manchester City travel to rock bottom Southampton as Pep Guardiola’s side look to chase down Arsenal in second.Elsewhere, Fulham look to give their European aspirations a boost as they take on Everton.Wolves host top-8 hopefuls Brighton, and Ipswich face a Brentford side who also have a chance of qualifying for Europe.In the evening kick off, two sides with ambitions for continental football next season, Bournemouth and Aston Villa, go head-to-head at the Vitality.Kick off times: 3pm/5.30pm BSTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…From Jack Rosser at St Mary’sWhat a ridiculous afternoon.That is the loudest cheer at St. Mary’s since they earned their place in the Play-Off final a year ago.Guardiola has marched onto the pitch and looks furious – aggressively congratulating Southampton players in a way only he can. Copy linkCopiedFull time – Fulham 1-3 EvertonEverton take the honours on the banks of the Thames, and Fulham’s slim hopes of making the Europa Conference League have come to an end.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Wolves 0-2 BrightonBrighton follow Brentford’s lead and claim a vital – and impressive -three points that has them fully in the hunt for eighth spotCopy linkCopiedFull time – Southampton 0-0 Man CityA surprise on the south coast! The Saints move on to 12 points and away from the 11-point low set by Derby County in 2008. Copy linkCopiedFull time – Ipswich 0-1 BrentfordThe Bees survive a late scare to register their fourth win in a row, and Thomas Frank’s team are on course for Europe.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-0 Man City90. Substitute Omar Marmoush almost wins it for Manchester City!The Egyptian takes charge on the edge of the box, and rockets a shot past Aaron Ramsdale that cannons back off the crossbar.It’s the closest City have come this afternoon.Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Wolves 0-2 Brighton85. Brighton are on the charge for Europe!Brajan Gruda seals the deal at Molineux, cooling dinking over Jose Sa for his first goal for the Seagulls.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at MolineuxThe jaw-dropping stat of the day – in Wolverhampton at least – is that this is the first time Danny Welbeck, 34, has scored 10 Premier League goals in a season.Considering his career has stretched over 17 seasons, that is some revelation.He netted nine in a campaign twice, but the last time was 11 years ago. Incredible, he has never reached double figures until today’s penalty which, right now, looks to be enough to win the game.Meanwhile, Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has seen enough – and made a QUADRUPLE substitution.Wolves have been getting nowhere fast today, and the Portuguese coach will hope Jorgen Strand Larsen, Rodrigo Gomes, Pablo Sarabia and Jean Bellegarde can bring their side back into this.Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Fulham 1-3 Everton74. Fulham’s season is collapsing upon itself.Beto has made it 3-1, and the Cottagers are going to be comfortably beaten in a game that they could have won by the half hour mark.The hosts are caught cold as they try to find an instant reply, allowing Everton to break at pace.Carlos Alcaraz picks out Beto on the left, and he lets rip with a shot that seems to go through Bernd Leno on its way to the back of the net. Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Fulham 1-2 Everton70. The Toffees have turned it around at Craven Cottage!Dwight McNeil’s corner is met emphatically by Michael Keane at the far post, who beats Bernd Leno in the Fulham goal.There’s a VAR check for both a foul and an offside, but Carlos Alcaraz is deemed not to have impacted the game on both counts.David Moyes’ men hit the front!Copy linkCopiedIpswich 0-1 Brentford67. A lengthy VAR check takes place after Axel Tuanzebe and Nathan Collins wrestle each other to the ground at a Michael Kayode long throw.The Brentford centre-half is convinced he’s been fouled and wants a penalty, but Samuel Barrott does not agree.Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-0 Man City63. City are turning up the gas on the south coast.Last season’s Premier League champions have had the last 11 attempts on goal in this game, and Bernardo Silva has just come the closest so far to breaking the deadlock.Southampton have only kept two clean sheets in the last 47 Premier League games. Surely they don’t hold out this afternoon?Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-0 Man City58. Southampton continue to frustrate Manchester City at St Mary’s.Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva have just had a couple of shots blocked, but Saints are digging in.Jeremy Doku is already on for Pep Guardiola’s side, but how long will it be until the City boss turns to others on his bench?Copy linkCopiedFulham 1-1 Everton49. Harry Wilson almost restores Fulham’s lead!Kenny Tete picks out the Welshman with a ball over the top, and Wilson responds by attempting a delicate lob over Jordan Pickford.It initially looked perfect, but somehow the England goalkeeper got back and clawed the ball away.In saving Everton, Pickford looks to have landed awkwardly on his elbow and requires a bit of magic sponge action.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jon West at Portman RoadReferee Barrott was inevitably booed off at the break but the truth is Brentford deserve to be ahead. Just. It’s not a classic by any stretch but the Tractor Boys have barely threatened.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at MolineuxBrighton have edged the first half and might have had more than their one goal but for some hesitancy going forwards.Danny Welbeck’s penalty separates the sides after he had a goal ruled out for an offside against Yankuba Minteh – which VAR took around four minutes to decide.Matheus Cunha might have been lucky to escape a red card for bringing down Mats Wieffer for the penalty – ref Michael Oliver only showed him a yellow.Wolves look out-of-sorts all over the pitch, but it might not be too long before Jorgen Strand Larsen makes an appearance from the subs’ bench.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jack Rosser at St Mary’sA very odd first half on the south coast.Southampton have parked all of their outfield players within 20 yards of their goal and City have struggled to create anything of note.Haaland and Guardiola have both been talking about a lack of hunger this week. and there does not look to be too much of it here.You would get a more intense encounter at Soccer Aid.Copy linkCopiedThe half-time scoresAll four afternoon games in the Premier League have reached the break, and this is the current state of play:Fulham 1-1 EvertonIpswich 0-1 BrentfordSouthampton 0-0 Man CityWolves 0-1 BrightonCopy linkCopiedGOAL! Fulham 1-1 Everton45+3. On the stroke of half-time, Everton find a fortuitous equaliser!Vitalii Mykolenko has his first goal since November 2023, and he has a huge deflection off Andreas Pereira to thank for it.Bernd Leno fails to get distance when opting to punch a corner, and that allows Abdoulaye Doucoure to nudge it back for Mykolenko to strike. Fulham concede from outside the box AGAIN and now have work to do.Copy linkCopiedFulham 1-0 Everton43. Harry Wilson goes close to a second!The Welsh wing wizard dribbles in on the left, teasing the Everton defence, and then strikes low towards the bottom corner.Jordan Pickford has to wait for it to travel through a crowd, but then gets down brilliantly to push the shot around the post.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at MolineuxIt’s been a strange few minutes for Brighton, first, they had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR, then they took the lead two minutes later from the penalty spot.Danny Welbeck looked to have given Brighton the lead when his shot found the net after being left by Yankuba Minteh.There then followed a VAR check of around four minutes, which brought a chant of ‘Boring, boring’ from Wolves fans.But the final verdict was that Minteh was deemed to be in an offside position and interfering with play, despite not touching the ball.Hope that’s clear.Brighton’s response was to win a penalty when Matheus Cunha and Mats Wieffer tangled outside the box and then the Brazilian carried it inside the area. Ref Michael Oliver showed Cunha a yellow card, but it looks like the Seagulls’ bench wanted a red.Welbeck cooly dispatched the penalty for his 10th Premier League goal of the season.Copy linkCopiedFrom Jon West at Portman RoadIpswich fans are venting their fury at referee Sam Barrott for allowing (in their opinion) Brentford to carry on taking a corner until they scored.Jacob Greaves was lucky to escape a |VAR penalty call for a rugby tackle on Sepp van den Berg initially, Barrott booked Christian Norgaard and Jack Taylor from the next attempt. And Kevin Schade headed in the third.”1-0 to the referee” and “Premier League, corrupt as f***” chanted Town fans.Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Wolves 0-1 Brighton28. Now Danny Welbeck has his goal, and it comes from the penalty spot!In the absence of the suspended Joao Pedro, the former England international stepped up and calmly placed his spotkick beyond Jose Sa!It’s a deserved lead, and there was no debating the decision that led to the opener.Matheus Cunha was caught in possession just outside his own 18-yard box, and in his bid to get back and make amends, he tripped Mats Wieffer just as the Brighton man was about to shoot.Cunha is yellow carded for his part, and – to be honest – he’s fortunate not see red as I’m really not sure if that was a genuine attempt to win the ball.Copy linkCopiedWolves 0-0 Brighton24. Danny Welbeck has the ball in the back of the net at Molineux!But no sooner had the striker wheeled away in celebration, he saw the linesman’s flag up on the far side.However, it’s not that clearcut.In fact, Welbeck was definitely onside when he steered a centre from the right into the far corner.However, Yankuba Minteh who followed the ball towards goal was offside, and he has been adjudged to have been interfering with play.VAR take a long look at it, and eventually uphold the on-field decision.Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Ipswich 0-1 Brentford18. West London delight!Seconds after Fulham took the lead, Brentford have followed suit at Portman Road.Kevin Schade has his third in a week, following his double against Manchester United with another header here.The German gets on the end of Bryan Mbeumo’s corner, and cooly beat Alex Palmer in the Ipswich goal.Copy linkCopied More

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      Tommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic LIVE RESULTS: TNT calls out Jake Paul after scrappy win while Roman delivers brutal KO

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      TOMMY FURY’S return to the ring after 18 months has been a success as the former Love Island star beat Kenan Hanjalic in Budapest!It was a scrappy contest to say the least but TNT won on points before dedicating the victory to ‘sweetheart’ Molly Mae and calling out bitter rival Jake Paul.And Tommy’s half-brother Roman also came out on top tonight with a dominant KO victory.The ref was forced to call an end to what was a heavily dominated fight after just round four.Full card scores Tommy Fury UD beats Kenan Hanjalic Roman Fury KOs Josip PeharShokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze – N/AVaradi Sandor UD beats Nikolas PanicValentin Koloszar UD beats Alexandru IonitaCopy linkCopiedNight of Fury Here’s how the two main fights played out with the Fury bros claiming important wins:Copy linkCopiedFury entices Paul rematch Fury’s post-match touched on all the agony of the past year. All the sacrifices, tribulations and hurt suffered in his long-waited return to the ring and what next. When questioned about a possible rematch with Jake Paul, he refers to him as a terrified b***h and maintains that there is no question that he will knock him out the second time.A rematch will certainly entice many. Copy linkCopiedFury reacts to victoryFury is lapping up his return back in the winning column. “I just want to say thank you for this victory to the Lord Savior Jesus Christ, without him none of this would be possible,” he says buoyantly”I want to say hello to my beautifuyl baby girl Bambi at home, my sweetheart Molly, she’ll always be mine forever. “And I want to dedicate this to my mother and father because without them I wouldn’t be breathing, I wouldn’t be here. The reason I am here today is my mother and father. I will love them until the day I die and i owe them everything.”I’ve been through a hell of a lot these last two year. I’ve been though things that tear men down, drunk, alcoholic; I lost my family for a little bit. But I’ve turned things around, I’ve gone from being low to being on top of the world again.”Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury beats Kenan Hanjalic UD 6Fury’s first ring action in 18 months comes away with a bitty win on points. Shades of quality were present but nothing note-worthy enough that will have make headlines. TNT moves to an 11-0 record with more needing to come. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 6Fury lands a tidy set of hooks on the upper but Hanjalic shows a commendable steel to take them and embrace them. An incredible amount of engaging, whether that be forced or not, from the two. Final round ends in the scrappy tempo this dust-up undertook. Result to come. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 5Fury continues his semi-calculated approach in this. Hanjalic takes a momentarily knee with that low blow still having an uncomfortable impact on his already lax movement. A minute from time, Fury managed to let off some nice combos to the body but nothing Hanjalic couldn’t eat up. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 4There’s little doubt that when Fury dose start to box hes the cleaner fighter but those moments are little between as he founds himself engaging in a scrap of belief rather than a fight of technique. Hanjalic pleads to the referee about the potential Fury head blows, but that dosen’t stop his charge to make this a messy fight even after a points deduction. Both are leaking, especially Hanjalic. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 3A lot of jab-and-retreat work from Fury in the first two rounds but has now presented a more proactive challnege in the ring with his hands. In the closing stages lets his hands go and catches Hanjalic with a low blow and the face as the referee seeks clarification on whether he is able to continue, which he dose. Father John suggests that Tommy continues to control this encounter with the jab. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 2Not much combination or technique from the two as the brute approach remains bare. Hanjalic stumbled on his feet early on before picking himself up and reneging with intention. A taunt or two from the Bosnian to assure he’s not going anywhere. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan Hanjalic – Round 1 After an opening 30 seconds of assessing, Fury is on the immediate engage with a few jabs to the body. Not to the fear of Hanjalic, who carries the power that will cause undoubtedly cause hesitancy within Fury with the pair ending with a flurry of hooks and words. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan HanjalicHanjalic enters the MTK Arena with a band of entourage in a black behind him in very business-like mode. Remember he came to Budapest with one mission – “to win.”Fury, the show-stopper that the Hungarian faithful have showed out for, is draped in a white-gold combo as he prances his way to the ring. Showtime. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury vs Kenan HanjalicAfter a hellish break that one of the presenters calls “short” which lasted longer than the 10-minute intended break we took before the Roman Fury fight, main event action is upon us. Anyway, Tommy Fury is being welcomed to the ring finally. Copy linkCopiedElsewhereIf techno filler isn’t your thing, we’ve got the latest action on the World Seniors Snooker Championship and UK Open Pool Championship below: Copy linkCopiedThe wait goes onIt’s been a relatively quick and elaborate-planned night so far but at least the fans in Budapest have been treated to quite the event.From the stage performances to club-like vibes, the crowd has been tonight’s main feature as we await Tommy. Copy linkCopiedTommy Fury up nextWhat we expect to be the final musical performance of the event has come to an end as all focus now shifts towards Tommy Fury and his six-round cruiserweight fight with unknown Bosnian Kenan Hanjalic. Not before a bit more techno, of course. Copy linkCopiedRoman speaks on winFury record goes to 5-0 and will certainly endure a sterner test following this. “It was a great comeback. I’ve been out for 14 months so it was a good performance,” he said in his ring interview. “I want to dedicate this fight to my mother, she’s been in bad health and I love her to death, mother that’s for you.”Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury beats Josip Pehar via KOFury, who is donning a Hungary cap, gave the crowd the highlight moment to feast on despite its convoluted nature. Pehar was overmathced from the offset and once the first of three knockdowns occurred the onus was all Fury who claimed his stoppage in the fourth. Time for brother Tommy. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 4Fury knocks Pehar down again in Pehar’s attempts to scramble back into this contest. The Croatian meets the canvas again and the referee calls ends to this. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 3As you would expect, Fury goes all-out for the stoppage. The referee deems Pehar’s second fall of the night as a knocdown despite the bundled-down nature of it. Fury actions a sequence with multiple left hand Pehar’s main highlight has been holding, which deducted him a point and the wait to get his gumshield back in his mouth. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 2Fury, in Tyson-like fashion, jinks and faints his way around the ring probing for a look to get his right hand involved. Pehar escapes from some promsiing Fury combainations before engaing in grappling. Seconds before the end of this round, Fury DROPS Pehar with a planted left hand to the body. The bell saves him. If the size didn’t show it, his strategy does: there’s no stoppage coming from the Croatian despite his winning record. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury vs Josip Pehar – Round 1Fury imposes the heavy right hand early on with John barking our advice in his corner. He tagged Pehar with a left hook but nothing that made the Croat retreat from battle. Copy linkCopiedFirst Fury up Roman will face Josip Pehar, who has won seven of his twelve professional bouts.Pehar had some issues with his walkout music as the audio just cut out with no resumption. As for Fury, he is draped out in white silk with gold lining, of course the famous name in capital gold at the back and importantly his walkout goes more swimmingly than Pehar. Copy linkCopiedInterlude doneBreak finished, half-time show wrapped up and all the shots of a semi-interactive crowd – all accompanied by the techno music and lights that this Hungary arena has to offer – now time for the meat and potatoes. The Fury brothers are set to enter the ring. As for the scheduled bout of Shokhjakhon Abdullaev vs Irakli Alanidze, there’s serious uncertainty on whether we will see that fight but that has yet to be clarified by anyone involved. Copy linkCopiedRoman Fury outlines intentionsRoman tends to fade into the irrelevancy when the Fury name is brought up, and for good reason. He has limted resume with even less credibility experience, but tonight presents a chance to craft out a proper name for himself. One that resonates beyond “Tommy’s older brother.”He is set to be the penultimate fight before our main event. Copy linkCopied More

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      Bodo/Glimt vs Tottenham LIVE SCORE: Europa League updates as Spurs look to avoid major slip-up and progress to final

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      TOTTENHAM travel to Bodo/Glimt for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final TONIGHT.Spurs head to the Norwegian minnows with a 3-1 advantage after last week’s opener in North London.Ulrik Saltnes’s 83rd-minute strike has given Bodo/Glimt a glimmer of hope after his stunning strike narrowed Tottenham’s lead.Should Spurs get over the line in Norway, it looks highly likely that they will face Premier League rivals Manchester United in the Europa League final as they lead Athletic Bilbao 3-0.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 2Live stream: discovery+Bodo/Glimt team: To follow…Tottenham team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Ange Postecoglou on the importance on reaching a European finalCopy linkCopiedLooking aheadAfter their first leg victory, Spurs are optimistic of making the final of the Europa League.So much so, that they have requested their clash against Aston Villa be moved.It won’t come back to bite them, surely? Copy linkCopiedNot the momentum they wantSpurs played a massive clash in the context of the Premier League table last weekend, but it did not end how they would have liked.They faced West Ham, who are also struggling this season, but the Hammers held Spurs to a 1-1 draw.They will hope for a better showing tonight, although a draw would be enough to see them into the Europa League final.Copy linkCopiedThe time is now!It’s been a poor season for Tottenham but all of that negativity can be washed away tonight!Ange Postecoglu’s side hold a 3-1 advantage from the first leg but now must navigate a plastic pitch wet weather in Norway.Surely even Spurs can’t throw it away from here?Can they?Credit: RexCopy linkCopied More

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      Man Utd vs Athletic Bilbao LIVE SCORE: Red Devils look to avoid catastrophic collapse and book Europa League final spot

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      MANCHESTER UNITED host Athletic Bilbao in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final TONIGHT.The Red Devils have one foot in the final after smashing the Spaniards 3-0 on their own turf last week.Ruben Amorim’s men will be looking to avoid a catastrophic collapse at Old Trafford and keep their hopes of silverware alive.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 1Live stream: discovery+Man Utd team: To follow…Athletic Bilbao team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Bao outRuben Amorim is worried about losing to Athletic Bilbao as his team have a tendency to “lose our minds”.The manager admitted in his pre-match press conference: “We cannot control, we cannot say what is going to happen.”There are some teams that understand the game is going to be like this.”It can change a little bit but the story is going to be like this and you can control the narrative of the game. But we cannot do that.”We have to face the game as one more game, to win it, I feel we need to score to go to the next round.”We use Brentford, we are near a draw then we suffer a goal and another goal quite fast.”We will have to suffer a bit to go to the final and we are ready to suffer.”Copy linkCopiedGarna stayAlejandro Garnacho has vowed to stay at Manchester United and could now smash one of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo’s records.The Argentine brushed off comparisons with Ronaldo as he stands on the brink of surpassing one of the Portuguese superstar’s many feats.Yet he knows he will likely have to deal with them for as long as he remains a United player.After all, it was Ronaldo who created the Argentinian winger’s first goal for the Red Devils back in November 2022.And when the six-time Ballon d’Or winner left Old Trafford for the second and final time a few weeks later, the Stretford End immediately gave his song to Garnacho.But deep down he probably would not have it any other way.Copy linkCopiedManta StayManchester United’s young Saka-like starlet Bendito Mantato has signed his first professional contract with the club.Mantato, 17, was named on the bench for the first time last week as he travelled to Spain for the first leg of United’s Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao.He was also absent from Monday’s U21 squad to face West Ham to be instead part of the preparations for the second leg on Thursday night.The teenager is so highly-rated that he has drawn comparisons with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka with his dynamic left-footed play on the right wing.His journey from wing-back to right wing mirrors the Arsenal star’s youth journey and makes him an attractive fit for Ruben Amorim’s side.The United boss has experimented with wing-backs this season, using Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot in the role.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied(Red Devils)Manchester United will not wear their usual home kit against West Ham at Old Trafford.The Red Devils host the Hammers in the Premier League on Sunday in the battle to avoid finishing 17th.But United’s red home shirt is being changed for the match.Rather than the logo of sponsors Snapdragon on the front of the jersey, the symbol for (Red) will feature instead.The special edition changed tops will also be used for Manchester United Women’s WSL clash with Arsenal on Saturday.The one-off shirts from the matches will then be sold off on online auction site MatchWornShirt to raise funds, with net proceeds going to (Red)’s campaign against health injustice.Copy linkCopiedWelcome!We have a big night in store for Manchester United with a place in the Europa League final up for grabs.Ruben Amorim’s side were incredible last week in the Basque country, putting Athletic to the sword with a superb 3-0 win.Surely even they can’t blow a lead from this position…We’ll bring you all the build-up to a huge night at Old Trafford.Copy linkCopied More

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      Chelsea vs Djurgarden LIVE SCORE: Conference League updates as Maresca’s Blues close in on final spot – latest

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      CHELSEA host Djurgarden in the second leg of their Conference League semi-final TONIGHT.The Blues are all but in the final after Enzo Maresca’s men dominated the first leg last week with a 4-1 win.It would require a monumental collapse from Chelsea for them not to progress past the Swedish minnows this evening.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 3Live stream: discovery+Chelsea team: To follow…Djurgarden team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Cole Palmer back in the goalsCole Palmer spent a while away from the back of the net, but managed to get a HUGE goal to secure Chelsea a win over Liverpool at the weekend.Copy linkCopiedOne for the futureEstevao has got Chelsea fans excited, with his talent getting him compared to the likes of Neymar.He scored another stunning goal for Palmeiras last weekend, can he bring the talent to London?Copy linkCopiedA big momentum builderChelsea picked up three crucial points in their pursuit of the Champions League on their way into this clash.They beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.Admittedly, Liverpool have nothing to play for, so once going 2-0 down, motivation to get back into it would have been low.But, for Cole Palmer, ending his run without a goal would have been a much better feeling than three points.Can he kick on tonight, and guide Chelsea into the Conference League final?Copy linkCopiedGood afternoon!Here we go! Chelsea have one foot in the Europa Conference League final and are facing Djugarden at home to finish their semi-final job.Enzo Maresca’s side hold a 4-1 lead over the Swedish side heading into the second leg and should be confident of reaching the final in Poland.The Blues have a full strength squad to choose from with even Marc Guiu having a chance to get back into the side.Big night ahead in West London!Credit: GettyCopy linkCopied More

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      PSG vs Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Gunners CRASH OUT of Champions League as Parisians make Arteta’s side pay for missed chances

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      ARSENAL are out of the Champions League following a 3-1 aggregate defeat to PSG in the semi-finals.After a frantic start, the Parisians took total control when Fabian Ruiz’s thunderbolt gave the hosts a 2-0 lead in the tie.In the 69th minute, PSG were handed a controversial penalty, but David Raya came to Arsenal’s rescue as the Spaniard kept out Vitinha’s woeful spot kick.Moments later, the Gunners did fall further behind after Achraf Hakimi slotted home to make it 3-0 on aggregate.Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal hope with more than a quarter of an hour to play, but it wasn’t to be for Mikel Arteta’s side as PSG head to Munich to face Inter Milan in the Champions League final later this month.Match result: PSG 2-1 Arsenal (AGG 3-1)PSG team: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz, Doue, Barcola, KvaratskheliaArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Merino, Saka, MartinelliCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Hakimi hails ‘genius’ EnriqueAchraf Hakimi played another starring role for Paris Saint-Germain, and then paid tribute to the manager who has led them to the final showdown in Munich.The Moroccan right-back scored the important second goal at the Parc des Princes, but was quick to shine the spotlight on his Spanish coach afterwards.Having lost some star individuals, Enrique has rebuilt the club to produce a young, exciting side that play together as a team more than any other PSG outfit in recent memory.Luis Enrique has done an incredible job since he’s arrived. He’s created a fantastic team, and there’s a lot of work that goes into doing that. He’s a master. He’s a genius.Achraf HakimiCanal+Copy linkCopiedGunners starved of semi successAfter elimination in Paris, Arsenal have now failed to progress from each of their last four major cup semi-finals.It is the club’s their longest ever losing run at this stage of competitions, and all four exits have come under the management of Mikel Arteta.3-2 agg defeat v PSG (Champions League, 2024-25)4-0 agg defeat v Newcastle (League Cup, 2024-25)2-0 agg defeat v Liverpool (League Cup, 2021-22)2-1 agg defeat v Villarreal (Europa League, 2020-21)Copy linkCopiedSaka makes mark on biggest stageIt wasn’t to be for Arsenal but Bukayo Saka did at least give the Gunners hope late on – and something to celebrate too.In scoring, Saka brought up his 10th Champions League goal in what is just his 18th appearance in the competition.The only Englishman to reach 10 goals in fewer Champions League games is Harry Kane (12).Copy linkCopiedOdegaard: We gave our allArsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes his side did all they could in the cauldron of the Parc des Princes.Speaking after the Gunners’ Champions League semi-final elimination, the midfielder revealed he was proud of the team’s effort, adding that fine margins at either end were the difference.We gave it a proper go. We started the game really well, were on the front foot, had the momentum and created a few big chances. In the end, it wasn’t enough. I think between the boxes we did well, and then inside the boxes we weren’t good enough over the two legs. Credit to their goalkeeper, who made some great saves.Martin OdegaardTNT SportsCopy linkCopiedDonna go all the wayIt’s been a difficult couple of seasons for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, but performances like tonight will go a long way to restoring his reputation as one of the best in the world.The Italian made superb stops to deny Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, helping to keep a rampant Arsenal at bay in the opening 20 minutes at the Parc des Princes.Copy linkCopiedHistory-making Myles going placesMyles Lewis-Skelly was given a difficult night by PSG’s stellar attack, but that shouldn’t take away from what is a fabulous personal achievement.At 18 years and 223 days, the left-back became the fifth-youngest player, the youngest English player, and the youngest player for an English club, to start both legs of a Champions League semi-final.Copy linkCopiedArteta: Donnarumma was the differenceMikel Arteta believes his Arsenal team would be in the Champions League final had it not been for the heroics of PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.The Italian stopper made a series of fine saves over the two legs, and was at his best when Arsenal started on the front foot at the Parc des Princes.Firstly, congratulations to PSG for reaching the final. The assessment I will make when I am a little cooler. When you look at the two games, the best player on the pitch has been their goalkeeper. He has been the difference for them in the tie. We were very close, much closer than the result showed but unfortunately we are out. I am very proud of the players.Mikel ArtetaTNT SportsCopy linkCopied201 and out for ArsenalSo Paris Saint-Germain have reached just their fourth major European final.The Parisians reached the 1996 and 1997 Cup Winners’ Cup finals, winning the first of those, and then made 2020 Champions League final that they lost behind closed doors in Lisbon to Bayern Munich.As for Arsenal, they have been eliminated at the semi-final stage of Europe’s premier competition for the first time since 2008-09.Tonight was their 201st match in the Champions League, the most of any club who have never lifted the trophy.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from the Parc des PrincesArsenal produced an xG of 3.14 tonight, the most by a team against Paris SG in a Champions League game this season.Their 19 shots were also their most in a knockout match since having 20 away at Barcelona in March 2016.The Gunners went down fighting.Copy linkCopiedFull time – PSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)It’s all over! Paris Saint-Germain are off to Munich in three weeks to face Inter Milan in the final of the Champions League.As the fireworks begin again, the Arsenal players sink to their knees, but they can at least take solace in a committed second leg performance.”I think Arsenal did enough to get something from tonight,” says Ally McCoist. “But I’m not sure it was enough to win the tie.”PSG will prepare for their second Champions League final, while Arsenal will turn their attentions back to the Premier League and ensuring they finish second so that they can return to the biggest European stage again next term.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)90+4. Arsenal’s season is close to a conclusion, but they have beaten over two legs by a fabulous football team.PSG will take some stopping in the final.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)90+2. Trossard makes room for himself in the box after cutting in from the left.For a moment, the path looks clear, but as the Belgian gets his shot away, a sea of PSG defenders dive across to block.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)90. Five minutes of additional time are signalled by the fourth official.The Gunners now need something remarkable, something of Lucas Moura proportions to progress. Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)88. That man Kvaratskhelia wins a throw-in with a determined tackle, and responds by whipping the crowd up.I’m not sure these home fans need much incentive, mind you. They’re two minutes plus stoppages away from another Champions League final.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)86. Now Saka goes into the book.The England international isn’t too sure why, but he’s been penalised for a challenge on the halfway line.UEFA and Opta suggest it’s for dissent, but I can’t imagine that – he’s a lovely boy.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)84. Calafiori and Kvaratskhelia are both booked for a barney off the ball, and it’s exactly the kind of thing that teams trying to run the clock down love to see.More time ticks away, and Munich is in sight for Paris Saint-Germain.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)82. Mikel Arteta’s lack of attacking options are being highlighted here.Riccardo Calafiori has already been introduced, and now Ben White is on with Arsenal desperate for goals.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)79. Saka again!! Yes!!No!! It’s over!! Somehow, Bukayo Saka has missed an open goal from 10 yards out!!The Arsenal star gets on the end of a whipped cross from Calafiori on the left, only to steer it over the crossbar with the goal gaping.Whether it was the pace of the delivery, the dive of Donnarumma before him or the fact that he was leaning back, it was a chance you would expect Saka to score every single time.How different this upcoming 10 minutes could have been.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-1 Arsenal (Agg: 3-1)76. No more than a consolation or the start of something special?!Bukayo Saka has Arsenal on the scoresheet for the first time in the tie, and maybe, just maybe…Substitute Leandro Trossard outmuscles Marquinhos on the left, and with the PSG players appealing for a foul, referee Felix Zwayer waves play on.The Belgian centres for Saka, who gets some good fortune with a kind bounce off Willian Pacho and then Lucas Hernández, allowing him to tap into an empty net.Copy linkCopiedLate hope!Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-0 Arsenal (Agg: 3-0)74. “Arsenal are playing for the badge now,” says Martin Keown on TNT Sports commentary.Copy linkCopiedPSG 2-0 Arsenal (Agg: 3-0)72. Achraf Hakimi spells the end of Arsenal’s Champions League campaign!PSG’s marauding right-back makes his mark in the opposition penalty area once again, finishing with the aplomb of a top-level centre-forward time after time.Here he takes advantage of a lacklustre challenge from Thomas Partey to nip, receive a tidy lay-off from substitute Ousmane Dembele, and steers into the far corner beyond David Raya.It’s a goal that almost takes the roof off the Parc des Princes, and has PSG heading to Munich to take on Internazionale.Copy linkCopiedGame over!Copy linkCopiedPSG 1-0 Arsenal (Agg: 2-0)70. Arsenal must take advantage of that Raya save, and they have to do it now.Otherwise, it’s game over.Copy linkCopiedPSG 1-0 Arsenal (Agg: 2-0)69. David Raya saves Vitinha’s penalty!It’s an awful spotkick from the Portuguese midfielder, who stutters in the slowest of run-ups before rolling it softly towards the bottom right corner.That would have sealed this semi-final tie, but the midfielder’s miscue means Arsenal still have hope to cling to.Raya is congratulated by his teammates, but quickly reminds them that they have a huge job to do!Copy linkCopied More

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      PSG vs Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Champions League semi-final updates as Gunners look to overturn deficit and secure final spot

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      ARSENAL travel to PSG for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final TONIGHT.The Gunners arrive in Paris 1-0 down on aggregate after Ousmane Dembele’s stunning early strike at the Emirates last week was enough to earn the Parisians a narrow lead.Arsenal will be hoping to avoid more European heartbreak in the French capital, 19 years on from their 2006 Champions League final defeat to Barcelona at the Stade de France.The winner of tonight’s blockbuster tie will meet Italian giants Inter Milan in the huge Munich final on May 31.Kick off time: 8pm BSTTV channel: TNT Sports 1 Live stream: discovery+PSG team: To follow…Arsenal team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Another omen for the GunnersIn the last four seasons, either Real Madrid have won the Champions League, or the team who knocked them out have won it.In 2021, Chelsea knocked Madrid out, and went on to win against Man City in the final.In 2022, Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win the Champions League.In 2023, Manchester City knocked out Madrid on their way to winning the competition, again in the semi-final.In 2024, Real Madrid won the Champions League.In 2025, Arsenal knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League…Credit: Mutsu Kawamori/AFLO/Alamy Live NewsCopy linkCopiedMust be a sign…Arsenal are looking to reach the Champions League final for only the second time in their history this evening. Their previous final was a defeat to Barcelona in 2006.Fans have been pointing out some good omens, that may help the Gunners tonight…Copy linkCopiedBend it like RiceDeclan Rice was the star of the show when Arsenal knocked Real Madrid out of the Champions League quarter-final.His two stunning free-kicks put Arsenal in a position where they were essentially already through when they faced the second leg in Madrid.Alas, that did not stop him winning the man of the match award in Madrid, helping Arsenal see off Los Blancos 5-1 on aggregate.Rice has called upon what the Gunners must do ahead of the semi-final second leg.Copy linkCopiedIn the middleControversial referee Felix Zwayer will officiate the clash between PSG and Arsenal tonight.Zawyer has a history of controversy, having previously faced a six-month ban for match fixing.The referee has also previously been blasted by Jude Bellingham, and took charge of England’s Euro semi-final against Netherlands last summer. Copy linkCopiedThe main menThe big battle in attack tonight will be between Bukayo Saka and Ousmane Dembele in Paris tonight. Dembele has scored 29 times and provided nine assists across the Champions League and Ligue 1 this season. Saka had struggled with an injury earlier in the season, but has 11 goals and 12 assists in the Premier League and Champions League this season.The pair are their sides main threats, and their gaffers will need them to step up in a big way tonight. Copy linkCopiedWhat happened last week?The Gunners have work to do as they head to Paris tonight, but are no strangers to a big European away day this season.Ousmane Dembele opened the scoring early doors, but PSG did a good enough job at limiting Arsenal throughout the rest of the match.A couple of Martinelli chances and a Mikel Merino offside goal were all Arteta’s side could muster, they would have hoped for more with home advantage behind them. The game was quite even on the face of it, with PSG playing 375 passes compared to 326 for Arsenal, but Les Parisiens did well to slow momentum and tire the home crowd. 19 clearances for PSG tells the story, they frustrated Arsenal in the final third. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedDembele injury decisionPSG coach Luis Enrique says Ousmane Dembele WILL be fit to face Arsenal in the Champions League second leg tonight.First-leg goalscorer Dembele was an injury scare after being taken off with a hamstring issue last week.Enrique said yesterday: “He’s been training with the group for two days. I have him at my disposal tomorrow.”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedPiers Morgan en routePiers Morgan wore a “Make Arsenal Great Again” hat as he headed to Paris on the Eurostar.The 60-year-old is in the French capital for the Gunners’ Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain.Mikel Arteta’s side head to France with an uphill task, having lost last week’s first leg 1-0 in London.Irrespective of their deficit, Arsenal fans including Morgan have arrived in Paris dreaming of a place in the Champions League final in Munich on May 31.Credit: X/ piersmorganCopy linkCopiedArsenal omens part 4Every year the Pope has died, an English team has won the Champions LeagueSay it quietly, but Pope Francis’ tragic passing this year could be another sign that Arsenal could win it.When Pope John Paul died in 1978, Nottingham Forest won Europe’s top prize.When Pope John Paul II passed in 2005, Liverpool remarkably won the trophy from the jaws of defeat against AC Milan, and when Pope Benedict XVI died in on New Year’s Eve 2022, Manchester City went on to win a maiden European title in May.Could this be a sign for Arsenal?Copy linkCopiedArsenal omens part 3PSG have lost all their Champions League semi-final home legsThe French side might have home advantage, but that might not be a good thing considering their history in the last four at the Parc des Princes.They were beaten 1-0 by Borussia Dortmund in last year’s semi in Paris, and 2-1 by Manchester City in 2020/21.They were defeated by AC Milan in their first semi-final appearance in 1995.It must also be remembered that the Ligue 1 champions have never lifted the Champions League trophy, either.This is new territory for them, too.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedArsenal omens part 2Strong on their travelsArteta’s side are unbeaten in all of their last four away games on the continent.Last time out, the Gunners beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a rousing comeback at the Bernabeu, and before that, they thrashed PSV 7-1 in the last 16.In the league phase, they edged past Girona and smashed Sporting Lisbon.They have never won five on the spin on the road in Europe, but Arteta will argue that that creates yet another chance for his players to make history.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFour omens for ArsenalDon’t be down in the dumps after that second leg, Arsenal fans. Here are four omens which mean the Gunners will be marching into the Munich final.New winner every time in MunichEvery time the final has been hosted in the Bavarian capital, there is always a fresh winner of Europe’s elite competition.Germany’s third largest city has played host to the final four times.The first was at the Olympiastadion, where Nottingham Forest famously defeated Malmo in 1979, and the second was in 1993, when Marseille overcame AC Milan.Roberto di Matteo’s Blues won a dramatic shootout, with Didier Drogba the hero that night.Hence, the omens also suggest that when European Cup finals are held in Munich, and English sides are involved, they win.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal fans warnedArsenal have given out 2,000 scarves to their travelling supporters in Paris – despite a warning fans to be “vigilant” in the French capital amid concerns over PSG hooligans.The Gunners fans received a free red and white scarf, featuring an Arsenal club badge, when they picked up their tickets at the collection point.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWelcome to PSG vs ArsenalHello and welcome to SunSport’s coverage of PSG vs Arsenal in a mammoth Champions League tie in Paris.The Gunners have it all to do in the French capital after trailing 1-0 from the first leg.Ousmane Dembele scored the only goal of the game inside the first four minutes as the visitors stunned Arsenal at The Emirates.The winner of tonight’s tie will face Inter Milan in the final in Munich on Saturday, May 31.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners are aiming for history to win football’s biggest prize for the first time.While PSG will also be aiming for the feat for the first time in their history.All that’s left is the build-up ahead of tonight’s HUGE clash, and we’ll be bringing you all of the updates right here on SunSport.Credit: PACopy linkCopied More