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      Burnley 0-5 Arsenal LIVE RESULT: Aaron Ramsey given oxygen and stretchered off in game delay – updates

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      ARSENAL thrashed Burnley 5-0 to go two points off the top of the table – and record the best goal difference in the league.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have now scored a stunning 21 goals in five games since the Premier League’s return.
      The match was marred by a horror injury to Aaron Ramsey which caused a delay in the second half.

      Burnley XI: Trafford; Delcroix, Esteve, O’Shea, Assignon; Odobert, Brownhill, Berge, Ramsey; Fofana, Amdouni
      Arsenal XI: Raya; Kiwior, Gabriel, Saliba, White; Havertz, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Saka.

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      Focus turns to Europe for Spaniard
      Mikel Arteta will be looking to set themselves up now to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
      In between the two ties they have league games that they will see as very winnable to keep the pressure on the top.
      Things are starting to come together for The Gunners at the business end of the season.

      Copy linkCopiedArteta’s jewel in the North London crown
      When Martin Odegaard is on form, he makes this Arsenal side purr.
      Was a close contender for man of the match with Bukayo Saka, pulled the strings to create openings for The Gunners in the final third all game.
      Has great vision and can spot a pass through the back line before his teammate has even moved into that space.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Burnley 0-5 Arsenal
      Dominant win for Arsenal on the road once again.
      Many people questioned whether this side was missing a striker but it certainly does not look so at the moment.
      This will act as a warning to the other teams in this title race.

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      The referee brings the pain to an end for the Burnley players and fans.
      It is an impressive performance from Mikel Arteta’s side.
      They continue their good form and keep themselves well and truly in this title race.
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      98. Both sides are going through the motions now.
      Arsenal continue to come forward but Burnley seem done.
      The Gunners are just lacking that final pass at the moment.
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      90+6. Smith Rowe wins a free kick on the edge of the box.
      Chance for the visitors to rub salt into the wound.
      Odegaard is stood over it with only one thing on his mind.
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      90+4. The ball breaks to Bruun Larsen on the edge of the box.
      He shappes to shoot and looks to catch out David Raya on his near post.
      The Arsenal keeper is scrambling but the effort is a yard wide of the post.
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      90+2. You could almost hear the groan from the home fans left in Turf Moor when that board went up.
      They are finding it torturous to see their side played off the park in this manner.
      Hoping their side can find a consolation goal to give them something to cheer.
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      90. FC Porto will be worried about what they face in midweek now.
      In recent weeks, Arsenal have been scoring goals for fun.
      Arteta will be hoping his side can transfer this form to Europe.
      We are going to have ten added minutes.
      Credit: Getty
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      88. Fofana comes forward on rare attack for The Clarets.
      He manages to get a shot away but it deflects behind for a corner.
      It takes the pressure off the Burnley defence, which is much needed.
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      86. This has been a fantastic performance from The Gunners.
      These sort of games can be a real banana skin in a title race.
      Arteta’s side have dealt with the task at hand with ease.
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      84. The Arsenal fans are chanting ‘we want six’.
      You wouldn’t rule it out as it is one-way traffic here.
      Burnley look like they are craving that final whistle now.
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      82. Arsenal swing another corner into the box.
      It is only half cleared and The Gunners manage to recycle it.
      The ball into the box does not beat the first man and The Clarets hack it clear.
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      80. This has been men against boys this afternoon.
      The gulf in class has been there for all too see.
      You have to wonder whether Burnley have the attributes to get themselves to safety this season.
      Credit: Reuters
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      78. This is all too easy for The Gunners now.
      Havertz cuts in from the left, nutmegging the defender, before passing the ball into the back of the net.
      Another big away victory for Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
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      76. Burnley are trying to exert some pressure on the Arsenal goal.
      As the corner is swung in, The Gunners clear the ball.
      The Clarets come straight back at them but Arteta’s side have everyone back in their own half.
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      74. More importantly today, Arsenal will keep the pressure on the sides above them.
      It could be an intriguing three-horse race for the title this season.
      European exploits and injuries could also play a big part.
      Liverpool lost both Jota and Jones to nasty injuries today.
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      72. This is exactly how Mikel Arteta will have wanted this game to go.
      Getting the job done early on in the game so they can switch their focus to their Champions League tie in midweek.
      They can take their foot off the gas now and just manage the game until the final whistle.
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      70. Arteta is able to rest some players for their trip to Portugal.
      The job is well and truly done here at Turf Moor.
      With twenty minutes left, you worry about Burnley’s goal difference.
      Credit: Reuters
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      68. Arsenal attack down the left once again.
      As the ball is played into the box, Burnley fail to clear their lines and it dropss to Trossard in the box who drives into the bottom corner.
      The goal prompts many Clarets’ fans to head for the exits.
      White, Saka and Trossard head off.
      They are replaced by Nelson, Cedric and Nketiah.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Leandro Trossard (Arsenal)
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      66. The Clarets are getting themselves into all sorts of trouble trying to play out from the back.
      As it is worked forward, Trossard has another chance as he tries to bend it into the top corner.
      Narrowly wide from the Arsenal forward.
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      64. Burnley almost gift Arsenal another goal.
      A loose path from Brownhill falls to Martinelli, he looks to find Trossard.
      The former Brighton striker shoots but drags it wide of the goal.
      Saka was lurking at the back post, wanting his hat-trick.
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      62. Ramsey is stretchered off and replaced by Rodriguez.
      The entire stadium applauds Ramsey as he is carried off.
      For Kompany, the day goes from bad to worse.
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      Burnley 0-3 Arsenal LIVE SCORE: Bukayo Saka on the double as title contenders eye fifth straight win – updates

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      ARSENAL are taking on Burnley RIGHT NOW as they look to win a fifth successive Premier League game.The Gunners are currently on stunning run which includes a 3-1 victory against league leaders Liverpool, and a 6-0 demolition on West Ham.
      While 19th place Burnley haven’t earned three points since their Fulham triumph back in December – shipping 15 goals in that time.

      Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
      Live stream/TV: Not televised in the UK due to 3pm blackout
      Burnley XI: Trafford; Delcroix, Esteve, O’Shea, Assignon; Odobert, Brownhill, Berge, Ramsey; Fofana, Amdouni
      Arsenal XI: Raya; Kiwior, Gabriel, Saliba, White; Havertz, Rice, Odegaard; Martinelli, Trossard, Saka.

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      Burnley 0-3 Arsenal
      48. Odegaard threads the ball in between the defenders for Saka.
      He twists and turns and then gets a shot off at the near post with his weaker right foot.
      The ball flashes past Trafford to put this game to bed.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
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      46. You feel if Burnley are going to cause any problems for The Gunners, they need to get an early goal.
      Gudmundsson has come on for Amdouni at the break.
      Arsenal continue to dominate the ball.
      Copy linkCopiedKick-off: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
      We are back underway at Turf Moor.
      The Clarets have it all to here.
      Arsenal get the second half started.
      Copy linkCopiedHT: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
      Arsenal will want to put this game to bed early on.
      You feel as though another goal would completely knock the wind out of Vincent Kompany’s team.
      With a trip to Porto in the Champions League in the week, Arteta will want to give some of his key players a rest later on in the game.
      Copy linkCopiedHT: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
      Arsenal fully deserve their two goal lead.
      They have been patient, dominated possession and controlled the game.
      As things stand, this looks like a routine three points for the visitors.

      Copy linkCopiedHT: Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
      The referee brings the first half to a close.
      Another disappointing display from The Clarets.
      Mikel Arteta’s side have been just too good for them.
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      45+2. Arsenal look likely to score whenever they come forward.
      Burnley are struggling to deal with Saka down the right.
      The Gunners’ winger is booked for kicking the ball away when a free kick is given for a foul.
      Credit: Reuters
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      45. Kompany will be wondering whether his side have enough goals in them to get out of the trouble they find themselves in.
      Creativity in the final third seems to be a real issue.
      We are going to have three additional minutes.
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      43. You would struggle to see a way back into this game now for the hosts.
      They are creating so little going forward, the scoreline already looks beyond them.
      Arteta’s side have the chance to stamp their authority on this game with more goals here.
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      41. Saka puts the ball into the bottom corner, despite Trafford going the right way.
      The build-up to the spot kick saw Havertz lay the ball off into the path of Trossard who was scythed down by Assignon.
      Arsenal are looking comfortable at Turf Moor.
      Copy linkCopiedGoal – Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
      Copy linkCopiedPenalty to Arsenal
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      37. Burnley almost gift The Gunners another big chance.
      As they look to play out from the back, they dwell on the ball, unaware that Saka is lurking.
      He dispossesses the Burnley player and looks to cut inside but is tackled himself.
      Credit: AFP
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      35. What a chance for Arsenal to double their lead.
      Saka picks the ball up in the box and again looks for Trossard.
      It looks like a goal is certain but the Belgian has an air swipe and completely misses the ball.
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      33. Saka gets into the box and looks to square it for Havertz to tap home.
      Berge does well to read the situation and cut the pass out.
      The Gunners whip in the corner but the hosts are awarded a free kick.
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      31. Brownhill is penalised for a foul on White in the middle of the park.
      The Arsenal defender just got to ball before the Burnley player.
      Vincent Kompany’s side are starting to settle into the game more now.
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      29. Trossard looks to drive into the box once again.
      Esteve gets a foot in to dispossess him and Berge clears.
      They will need to ensure those challenges are well-timed today.
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      27. Odobert looks the biggest threat for Burnley.
      He is quick and happy to run at the Arsenal defence.
      If The Clarets want to get anything out of this game, they need to get the ball to their winger more.
      Credit: PA
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      25. Raya has had nothing to do in the Arsenal goal.
      Odobert gets down the wing and drills the ball in from the byline.
      The Arsenal keeper beats it away but Burnley recycle the ball and win a throw in deep in the visitors’ half.
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      23. Amdouni and White are grappling with each other like WWE.
      It is a wonder that more penalties are not given for this.
      Finally The Clarets half clear the ball and Berge manages to see the ball out for a goal kick.
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      21. It is rare that the newly promoted sides have looked so far out of their depth as this season.
      Luton Town are the only side outside of the bottom three, mainly thanks to Everton’s points deduction.
      The visitors have another corner, Saka stands over the ball ready to deliver.
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      19. Burnley will have planned for having to play a counter-attacking game today.
      They knew their chances of scoring would have been limited but the early Arsenal goal has intensified that.
      Currently, The Clarets are struggling to get out of their own half.
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      17. Kompany’s side are trying to close the visitors down in possession but are struggling to press.
      It only takes a couple of passes for Arsenal to play through the hosts.
      So far, it is all looking very comfortable for The Gunners.
      Credit: AFP
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      15. The Clarets are giving Arsenal way too much space to work with.
      It makes it too easy for them to work the transition and get on the attack.
      On this occasion the challenge sees the ball come off Martinelli for a goal kick.
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      Brentford 1 Liverpool 4: Salah returns in huge win for Klopp’s side but injuries deal blow to Premier League title hopes

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      MO SALAH returned from injury with a bang – only to watch key Liverpool team-mates swap places with him in the treatment room.Salah’s assist and goal on his first appearance since a hamstring problem killed off the game and sealed the victory that kept the Reds clear at the top of the table.
      Mohamed Salah returned to Liverpool and grabbed a goal and assistCredit: AP
      Brentford were far off the pace against the table-topping RedsCredit: Getty
      Here’s how the team’s compared on paper
      Liverpoool made their dominance count

      But Jurgen Klopp’s hopes of fielding anything like a first-choice team for next weekend’s Carabao Cup Final were dealt a triple blow.
      Klopp had already lost Curtis Jones when Diogo Jota was taken off on a stretcher and replaced by Salah.
      Then Darwin Nunez, scorer of the brilliant opening goal, did not come out for the second half.
      Alexis Mac Allister extended the visitors’ lead from Salah’s pass then the Egyptian, after missing earlier chances, made the most of more poor Brentford defending to make it three.
      Ivan Toney pulled one back with 15 minutes to go, but another howler by Nathan Collins allowed Luis Diaz to play in Cody Gakpo for the fourth.
      At least the number of goals exceeded the injuries, but if the gap at the top remains clear, Klopp’s options in the short and medium term are not.
      An open, attractive game began with a chance for the Bees. After a quick throw-in, Christian Norgaard found Vitaly Janelt unmarked in the box but the midfielder dragged his shot well off target.
      Home ‘keeper Mark Flekken was soon forced into an excellent double save, first keeping out Conor Bradley’s cut effort then blocking Diogo Jota’s follow-up.
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      Back came Brentford and a lovely move ended with Neal Maupay rolling the ball into Toney’s path, only for his striker partner to send a left-foot shot a good distance wide.
      He soon sent a tame free kick straight into Caoimhin Kelleher’s arms.

      And when released by Maupay in the channel, he could not put enough on his shot when under pressure from Ibrahima Konate.
      At the other end, Jota forced another sharp stop from Flekken.
      Norgaard failed to hit the target with another presentable chance before Liverpool took the lead.
      Flekken went from taking a free kick to picking the ball out of his net within seconds.
      The visitors cleared untidily with a punt by Virgil Van Dijk but what followed was perfection.
      Jota’s header was weighted and directed just where Nunez wanted it. The Uruguayan charged on at pace and sent the most delicious chip over the Brentford keeper and under the bar.
      But the Reds suffered their second injury blow of the afternoon before half time.
      Curtis Jones had been forced off earlier, then Jota was taken off on a stretcher after Norgaard fell on him.
      A treble injury blow has given Jurgen Klopp food for thought starting with Curtis JonesCredit: PA
      Diogo Jota went on injured as moments after assisting the openerCredit: Reuters
      Darwin Nunez netted but was taken off at half-timeCredit: Alamy

      On came Salah to a chorus of welcome from the away fans.
      The Egyptian King should have scored in the third of eight minutes of stoppage time, but Diaz’s cross just bounced off him.
      Worse news for the Reds followed when Nunez did not emerge for the second half, and was replaced by Gakpo.
      Diaz, the one Liverpool forward who deserved to go off, created an opening but sent his shot over the bar.
      Then Salah wasted another fine opportunity.
      Van Dijk’s header sent him clean through but his reluctance to use his right foot led to him jabbing a weird left-footed shot wide.
      No matter. Moments later Salah made the second goal.
      His pass found Mac Allister and the Argentinian World Cup winner outdid Kristoffer Ajer before jabbing home.
      Ivan Toney pulled one goal back for the home teamCredit: PA
      The result was Brentford’s eighth defeat in ten league gamesCredit: PA
      Bradley, giving another fine performance in Alexander-Arnold’s place, just cleared the bar with his own effort.
      Liverpool were finding life a little too easy, so Brentford boss Thomas Frank made a triple substitution.
      Ajer’s block stopped Diaz earning Salah another assist. But soon he had a goal.
      Gakpo won the header against Ajer, who was then let down by both his centre back partners.
      Ben Mee just left the ball for Salah ran on to and when Nathan Collins came across, he failed to stop Salah hitting a shot across Flekken to make it 3-0.
      The Bees felt a flutter of hope when Toney followed up to score after Kelleher made a superb stop from Sergio Reguilon.
      The home team threatened little, though, until Collins was guilty of another rank piece of defending.
      The former Wolves man allowed the ball to go through him, leaving Diaz to find Gakpo and the Dutchman to find the net.
      Flekken kept out a late Harvey Elliott free kick, Van Dijk hit the bar and Kelleher made a save himself in between, but this was a relegation performance from Brentford.
      Injuries may yet play a big role in whether this is a trophy-winning season for Liverpool.
      Here’s what Liverpool have up next
      Here’s what Brentford have up next
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      Tottenham vs Wolves LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Spurs look to extend unbeaten Premier League run to six games

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      TOTTENHAM host Wolves in a huge Premier League clash on THIS afternoon.Spurs are looking to continue their good form in the top flight and extend their unbeaten run to six games.
      Wolves will be aiming to bounce back from their 2-0 home defeat to Brentford last time out.

      Kick off time: 3pm GMT
      TV/Stream: Not available in UK due to the 3pm blackout.

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      Nottingham Forest vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Irons look to bounce back from Arsenal thrashing

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      WEST HAM travel to the City Ground to take on Nottingham Forest in a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.The Hammers will be hoping to bounce back from their heavy 6-0 defeat at home to Arsenal last weekend.
      Meanwhile, Forest have taken just one point from their last four games and are sliding towards to bottom three.

      Kick off time: 3pm GMT
      TV/Stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout

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      Newcastle vs Bournemouth LIVE SCORE: Toon host Cherries in a Premier League battle on Tyneside – latest updates

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      NEWCASTLE welcome Bournemouth to Tyneside for a Saturday Premier League affair.A double from Bruno Guimaraes followed by Fabian Schar’s first-half stoppage-time strike helped the Toon see off Nottingham Forest last weekend.
      And Eddie Howe’s men will be determined to pile further pressure on Bournemouth who recently lost to Fulham.

      Kick-off time: 3pm GMT
      Live stream/TV channel: Not televised in the UK

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      Fulham vs Aston Villa LIVE SCORE: Unai Emery’s men look to get back to winning ways against Cottagers – Prem updates

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      ASTON VILLA will be hoping to end their two-game winless run against London outfit Fulham.The Villans went crashing out of the FA Cup at the hands of Chelsea, before losing to Manchester United courtesy of a late McTominay strike.
      While Marco Silva’s team haven’t lost in the league since at 1-0 defeat to Chelsea towards the beginning of January.

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      Champions League last-16 LIVE SCORES: PSG face tricky Real Sociedad test, Bayern travel to Lazio – latest updates

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      THE last-16 stage of the Champions League continues with PSG and Bayern Munich both in action.Kylian Mbappe and Co face Spanish side Real Sociedad, while Harry Kane is set to lead the line for Bayern against Lazio.
      And both sides will be hoping that they can emulate Manchester City who beat Copenhagen 3-1 or Real Madrid after their 1-0 away win against RB Leipzig.

      TV channel: TNT Sports 1/TNT Sports 2
      Live stream: discovery+

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      Neuer makes Harry Kane demand
      Manuel Neuer has made a strict demand to his Bayern Munich teammates ahead of their Champions League clash against Lazio after Harry Kane failed to find the net last weekend.
      Kane was limited to just one shot and 18 touches of the ball on Saturday afternoon as Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen extended their lead at the top of the table to five points.
      Neuer commented on the defeat, saying: “We haven’t quite gotten over it. When you lose like that, it does something with you. We’ve spoken about it, analysed it and been clear about it.
      “The good thing is we’ve got a game straight after. We want to get to the next round. We want to make up for things that we didn’t do well in Leverkusen.”
      Neuer added: “It’s important that we stick at it. It’s a new competition, a new day. Even when Bayern Munich lose, the sun still rises. We’re looking forward to the game.”
      Copy linkCopiedSchmeichel shows love for City star
      Peter Schmeichel hailed Kevin De Bruyne after Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 3-1 in the first leg of the Champions League last 16.
      He said: “He’s always got good things to say. What a player he is. He got Player of the Match today as well.”
      Pep Guardiola also described De Bruyne’s showing at the Parken Stadium as “extraordinary.”
      Copy linkCopiedCity set for huge windfall
      Manchester City hope to be the first English club to pocket £100 million in UEFA prize money this season by defending the Champions League crown.
      And with television cash added in, that could rise to a record-smashing whopping £128 million if they lift the trophy at Wembley on June 1.
      Pep Guardiola’s men picked up around £85 million from the organisers by lifting the trophy for the first time in Istanbul in June.
      But if they go all the way and retain their title on home soil it will be worth substantially more.
      While UEFA’s cash pot for the competition remains at a total £1.73bn, favourites City are in line to take their biggest share yet.
      Copy linkCopiedAncelotti praises Real Madrid duo
      Carlo Ancelotti praised Aurelien Tchouameni and Brahim Diaz following Real Madrid’s win over RB Leipzig.
      He told TNT Sports: “Without three centre-backs, Tchouameni played a fantastic game as a centre-back.
      “It’s an emergency now, but we understand he’s a fantastic player in every place you put him. He’s good as a number six, but also as a centre-back.”
      On Diaz, he added: “He [Diaz] played really well.
      “Obviously, Bellingham is a fantastic player and really important for us, but the fact we have a lot of injuries during the season gave everyone a strong motivation and they are doing really well.”
      Copy linkCopiedMan City break English record
      Manchester City set a new Champions League record following their 3-1 win over Copenhagen on Tuesday.
      The treble winners took control of the last-16 tie thanks to goals from Kevin de Bruyne, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden.
      City have now won nine straight games in the Champions League, setting the longest streak by any English side in the competition’s history.
      Copy linkCopiedHaaland plays through heartbreak
      Erling Haaland played through the heartbreak of losing his grandmother against Copenhagen.
      The Manchester City striker lost Tone Rasdal, 80, over the weekend.
      Rasdal, the mother of Haaland’s father Alfie, died peacefully on Saturday.
      An obituary for Rasdal read: “Our dear mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, grandmother and great-grandmother Rasdal died peacefully today, aged 80.”
      Norwegian outlet Nettavisen reported that Rasdal passed away at a Sivdaheimen nursing home.
      It is expected that her funeral will take place next week.
      Copy linkCopiedKroos makes shock revelation
      Real Madrid star Toni Kroos shockingly admitted that Leipzig’s disallowed goal should have stood in Tuesday’s first-leg Champions League tie.
      Real Madrid ran out 1-0 winners in Germany, after a wonder goal from Jude Bellingham replacement Brahim Diaz.
      Both fans and footballers were left perplexed with the confusing refereeing decision inside three minutes.
      Benjamin Sesko found the net with a header, but the goal was disallowed due to a slight nudge from Benjmain Henrichs on goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.
      It was initially deemed that Sesko was offside, but the defender was then somewhat harshly penalised for colliding with the goalkeeper.
      Kroos said of the incident: “I think in the end he called offside because it got in his way.
      “But the goalkeeper couldn’t reach the ball and that’s why the goal had to be given. You can’t argue any other way.”
      Copy linkCopiedTuchel tipped to join Barcelona
      The representatives of Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel have offered him to another Champions League club, according to a new report.
      Journalist Fernando Polo claims that Tuchel’s entourage has offered his services to Barcelona, who will be looking for a new manager next season following the departure of Xavi.
      Xavi has already announced that he will leave Barca at the end of the campaign following a disappointing season which sees them sit 10 points behind leaders Real Madrid in the La Liga table.
      Copy linkCopiedFoden hilariously trolls Micah Richards
      Phil Foden cheekily trolled Micah Richards over his £600-a-week haircut habit after starring in Manchester City’s win over Copenhagemn.
      After adding another goal to his tally during City’s 3-1 win over Copenhagen, Foden stopped to chat with CBS Sports’ Champions League crew comprising of Kate Abdo, Micah Richards, Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry.
      After chatting about the game, Richards pivoted to Foden’s barnet.
      The former City ace, 35, asked: “Before you go, who’s your barber? Because your trim’s looking kinda fresh I’m not gonna lie.”
      Foden quipped back: “I’ve heard you pay a lot for your trim.”
      Copy linkCopiedBarca hit by injury woes
      Barcelona are set to be without Ferran Torres and Joao Felix when they take on Napoli next week.
      Both are sidelined through injury which means Xavi will likely have to call upon Raphinha and Yamine Lamal instead.
      Copy linkCopiedFoden breaks Champions League record
      Phil Foden created history in the Champions League last night by becoming the youngest Englishman to reach 50 appearances.
      After the contest, Gary Lineker hailed the Stockport-born midfielder as “outrageously brilliant” as he registered a goal and an assist.
      Foden has scored 14 goals and produced 11 assists in the Champions League, helping Manchester City win the competition last season.
      Copy linkCopiedForgotten Arsenal star to return
      Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira is set to give Mikel Arteta a major boost by returning to the squad for next week’s Champions League last-16 first leg clash against Porto.
      The playmaker has been out since November after undergoing groin injury.
      The Gunners’ Champions League campaign resumes next week, with a trip to Porto to face the Portuguese giants.
      And Vieira has given Arteta a major boost by returning to training, and the midfielder hopes to be fit to face Porto.
      Copy linkCopiedTuchel to address Kane issue
      Thomas Tuchel is keen to fix an issue with Harry Kane in tonight’s clash against Lazio.
      The striker uncharacteristically was starved of the ball in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
      Tuchel said: “It was rare for Harry to have so few touches (against Leverkusen). The formation was actually thought of with him in mind, but we didn’t find him at all. We want to get Harry in the game more, and we need to fix it.
      “I’m convinced we can show a reaction (against Lazio). It wasn’t good enough in Leverkusen. But it’s a new opponent, a new competition. I hope we can make up for it.”
      Copy linkCopiedMan City suffer injury woes
      Pep Guardiola was left to rue injuries to Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva after Manchester City returned to Champions League action with a 3-1 win at FC Copenhagen on Tuesday.
      He detailed the issues they have, saying: “It’s something muscular with Jack, his groin.
      “He felt it on the grass, started to complain. The players can feel it immediately if it’s muscular. It’s a pity, he’s gutted.
      “He wanted to continue but we didn’t want to make the damage even worse. We’ll make tests tomorrow.
      “Bernardo has a big knock in his ankle and Josko is out two to three weeks. Kova is ready to come back.”
      Copy linkCopiedGuardiola with eyes on the defence
      After winning an amazing treble last season, Man City are still in a good position to defend all three trophies.
      It will take some doing but with the depth of quality in their squad, you would not bet against them.
      They have one foot in the quarter finals of the Champions League, face Luton Town in the fifth round of the FA Cup and are two points behind Liverpool in the Premier League.
      Copy linkCopiedMadrid in Kroos control in Leipzig
      With all the stars in Carlo Ancelotti’s side, one player who often gets overlooked is their midfielder Toni Kroos.
      The stability he brings to this team, while linking play, is something that takes Madrid to another level.
      Once again this evening, his stats over the course of the game are something to be respected.

      Copy linkCopiedQuiet night for Haaland in Denmark
      Despite their emphatic win, Copenhagen did manage to keep Erling Haaland fairly quiet this evening.
      The big Norwegian probably had more glimpses of goal in added time than he did in the rest of the game.
      Not that Guardiola will be worried, just his presence on the pitch creates openings for the players around him.
      Copy linkCopiedCity continue to impress with form
      Man City go into a run of games now before they face Liverpool at Anfield on March 10.
      Being the perfectionist that he is, Pep Guardiola will want to head into that crunch match having won every game before it.
      They face Chelsea this weekend but also have a Manchester derby thrown in the mix too.

      Copy linkCopiedDiaz takes over Bellingham mantle
      Brahim Diaz stepped into the void this evening due to the injury to Jude Bellingham.
      It was his goal that seperated the sides at the Red Bull Arena.
      With a special strike, it left many asking the question…..Jude who?

      Copy linkCopiedDe Bruyne back in groove for City
      Having spent such a long time out injured, many wondered if we would see the same Kevin De Bruyne when he finally returned.
      He has certainly answered that question and it looks like he has never been away as he is involved in all that Man City do.
      Another stellar performance this evening which saw him score one goal and get two assists.
      True class.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid
      Brahim Diaz’s stunning goal is the difference between the sides.
      Marco Rose will be giving his side some shooting practice when they get back together for training.
      The stats would suggest that the Germans dominated the game, but Real Madrid come away with a slender one-goal advantage.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: Copenhagen 1-3 Man City
      It is a comfortable win for Pep Guardiola’s side in the end.
      They made things more difficult for themselves when Ederson’s blunder led to a Copenhagen equaliser.
      In the end, Man City will be pleased to take a two goal lead back to the Etihad Stadium.

      Copy linkCopiedFT: RB Leipzig 0-1 Real Madrid
      A disappointing result for the Germans at the Red Bull Arena.
      Real Madrid were favourites to win this game but Leipzig did enough to score the goals that could have won this game.
      They now face a tough task at the Bernabeu.
      Copy linkCopiedFT: Copenhagen 1-3 Man City
      Many City deal with a tricky fixture and now have one foot in the quarter finals of the Champions League.
      They will take a two goal advantage back to Manchester for the second leg.
      Copenhagen have tried their hardest to cause an upset but the visitors’ class shone through.
      Copy linkCopiedCopenhagen 1-3 Man City
      90+2. Foden cuts in from the flank and spots the run of De Bruyne.
      He gets to the byline and gives it back to Foden.
      Shifting it onto his left foot he buries his effort into the back of the net.
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