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      Aston Villa vs Chelsea LIVE RESULT: Asensio on the double after Jorgensen howler as Villa fight back

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      ASTON VILLA fought back to defeat Chelsea 2-1 in a thriller at Villa Park.Villa’s January loan signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford combined for BOTH goals as Unai Emery’s side picked up all three points.Asensio’s late second of the game came after a howler from Blues’ keeper Filip Jorgensen.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…That’s all from Villa ParkFinally, some home comforts in the Premier League.After a weekend of six away wins and a draw, Unai Emery’s team finally got a hosting team on the board with a come from behind triumph against Chelsea.And much of it was down to his new loan rangers – as Marcus Rashford and Marcos Asensio combined twice to defeat the Blues.There’s more Premier League football tomorrow, of course – and we’ll be here to cover the action when Newcastle take on Forest, and Man City welcome Liverpool.Thanks for reading, and goodnight.Copy linkCopiedLondoners suffering from post-Xmas BluesIt all looked so good for fans of Chelsea on Christmas morning.As they unwrapped their presents, the Blues sat second in the Premier League and just four points behind leaders Liverpool. The title challenge was on.Since then, the Stamford Bridge club have spiralled – and it started the next day against local rivals Fulham.Two wins in ten since Boxing Day has Chelsea sixth in the table, and a whopping 18 points off the top.Enzo Maresca’s men have dropped 15 points from winning positions this season, and 13 of those have come since that Fulham defeat on December the 26th.Copy linkCopiedMaresca has faith in PalmerIt’s now no goals in five Premier League games for Cole Palmer, but Enzo Maresca isn’t worried about his star man.The Chelsea manager insists that the club are delighted with the form of the 22-year-old despite him wasting a couple of decent opportunities at Villa Park when the visitors were on top.Cole is a top player. Top players always want to win and play an important part but today he could not. He has some great chances that he missed but nothing changes. We are very happy with him.Enzo MarescaSky SportsCopy linkCopiedMomentum shifts at Villa ParkAston Villa barely had a look-in during the opening 20 minutes this evening.But Unai Emery’s team fought back, especially after Marcus Rashford’s half-time introduction, and ultimately deserved their win.Copy linkCopiedYouri welcome for Rashford arrivalYouri Tielemans believes Marcus Rashford can make a huge impact on this Aston Villa side.Speaking after the forward’s cameo from the bench, the Belgian midfielder pointed to the forward’s ability to make things happen when dribbling at opponents.I’m very pleased with the way [Marcus Rashford] is performing now and with the two assists today. He is someone who can threaten everyone one versus one and even one versus two. He is very important for us in the way he plays because he gives us something different on the left-hand side.You could tell today every time he got the ball he was dangerous and hopefully with many more minutes in his legs he will only get better.Youri TielemansSky SportsCopy linkCopiedRashford still singing the BluesHe may be playing for a new team, but Marcus Rashford is still causing Chelsea problems.The 27-year-old set up both of Marco Asensio’s goal this evening which means he has now been directly involved in six goals in nine Premier League home games against Chelsea (four goals and two assists).Only against Arsenal (8) has Rashford registered more goals and assists against in the league.Copy linkCopiedAsensio delighted by Villa responseMarco Asensio paid tribute to the Aston Villa fans after bagging a double that sent them home happy.The Spaniard, on loan from PSG, scored twice as his new team fought back to beat Chelsea, and afterwards he revealed that he believes they are in a good shape for a European push in the final months of the season.I am so happy. The performance from the team was incredible. The atmosphere was top. I want to thank the fans for the effort that we do together. We need to continue but the team is in the right way. I am very happy for my first goals and for the win.Marco AsensioSky SportsCopy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at Villa ParkA game to remember for Marco Asensio – one to forget for Filip Jorgensen.Asensio – on loan from PSG – scored his first goals for the club after Enzo Fernandez had given Chelsea an early lead from Pedro Neto’s cross.And Marcus Rashford – a second half sub – played a part in both goals.But the late winner came as Jorgensen allowed an Asensio shot to squirm under his body. He will not want to see that again.Villa took command after the break – although Cole Palmer should have regained the lead for Chelsea only for Ezri Konsa to make a vital clearance.Chelsea really need a proven goalscorer – but Pedro Neto caused problems all evening.Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Villa ParkAston Villa have now won three matches in the Premier League this season in which they trailed at half-time.It is their joint-most ever in a Premier League season along with the 2007-08 campaign.Copy linkCopiedFull time – Aston Villa 2-1 ChelseaOne down at the break, Aston Villa have rallied to prevail 2-1 at Villa Park.Marco Asensio will make the headlines with his first goals for the club, but so much changed with the half-time introduction of Marcus Rashford.The Manchester United man added intent for Villa’s forward line, and he played his part in both goals by laying them on for his fellow loanee – albeit with help from some slapstick Chelsea defending.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea90+5. Chelsea give up possession in the Villa half, and those in claret and blue pour forward.Leon Bailey leads the charge and fancies his chances as he skips beyond a defender, but on this occasion Jorgensen gets out well to block.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea90. Chelsea have seven minutes of stoppage time to rescue a game that they started so brightly……but look destined to end in the same shambolic manner of recent showings.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 2-1 Chelsea89. A howler from Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, and Marco Asensio looks to have won it for Aston Villa!The home side work a corner short from which Rashford pulls a waist-high cross back to the edge of the area.Asensio reacts well to meet it on the volley, but it’s an effort that is straight at Jorgensen, and one that everyone inside Villa Park expects to be smothered by the Danish stopper.But somehow the ball creeps through his hands, under his body, trickles over the line, and sends the home fans into ecstasy.A disaster for the keeper, and a damning indictment of Chelsea’s transfer dealings that have left them without a worthy number one. Copy linkCopiedAsensio at the double!Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea87. Jorgensen denies Malen!Aston Villa have a corner.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea85. Five minutes remain at Villa Park.And it’s the home side looking more likely now.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea83. Chelsea go into the final minutes, having only made two changes – and one of those was in the first ten minutes and due to an injury to Trevoh Chalobah.It’s incredible that a club can spend so much money on so many players, and then still consider themselves short of options on the bench.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea81. An Aston Villa free-kick drilled into the box causes chaos, and in the confusion, Bogarde goes down under pressure.Michael Oliver says no penalty, but VAR take a closer look at what is a pull back by Cucurella. They quickly come to the same conclusion.Well, if Ashley Young didn’t get the decision in today’s early game then this was never happening.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea79. Fernandez is off target for the visitors. The midfielder is not renowned for his scoring, but has registered four attempts and one goal this evening.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea77. Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers have run their race.The attacking pair take a breather, and now it’s a chance for Leon Bailey and Donyell Malan.Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho is on for Chelsea, replacing Christopher Nkunku.Copy linkCopiedFrom Graham Hill at Villa ParkPedro Neto curled a shot just wide of the far post after slip by Tyrone Mings – then shot straight at Martinez.But Villa have come back into it, with half-time sub Marcus Rashford playing his part.Matty Cash’s deep ball into the Chelsea area found Rashford who squared for Marco Asensio to score his first Villa goal.A lengthy VAR check for offside followed, but the goal stood. Villa then lost Tyrone Mings as the defender failed to shake off a knock. Cole Palmer has been quiet today, but he came close to regaining the lead with 22 minutes left.It’s game on here and there for the taking from either side.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea75. Ezri Konsa saves Aston Villa!And spares his goalkeeper’s blushes in the process.A measured through ball from Moises Caicedo has Cole Palmer in on goal, and when Martinez foolishly rushes off his line and then slips twice, the Chelsea man looks certain to score.However, Palmer delays his shot and that allows just enough time for Konsa to get back and block brilliantly.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea72. Now Christopher Nkunku goes into the book for a wild swipe at Morgan Rogers.Villa have also made another switch with Andres Garcia a like-for-like replacement for Matty Cash.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea70. John McGinn is yellow carded for a foul on Marc Cucurella. In fairness, who hasn’t fantasised about kicking him over at some point?Copy linkCopiedAston Villa 1-1 Chelsea69. Cole Palmer hasn’t found his range this evening.Space opens up for the forward on the edge of the box, but his low curler is well wide of the far post.Copy linkCopied More

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      Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 LIVE RESULTS: Main event on NOW after epic undercard saw shock wins and controversy

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      ARTUR BETERBIEV is facing Dmitry Bivol in a huge rematch RIGHT NOW after an epic undercard reached a stunning conclusion!Bivol will be out for revenge after the narrow loss in their first fight in his hopes of setting up a stunning trilogy fight at some point in the future.On the incredible undercard, Callum Smith handed Josh Buatsi his first LOSS, Zhilei Zhang was STOPPED by Agit Kabayel and Hamzah Sheeraz failed to win the middleweight world title.While Josh Padley SHOCKED the world by going nine rounds with Shakur Stevenson on just FOUR days notice.As chief support, Joseph Parker STOPPED Martin Bakole in brutal fashion after Daniel Dubois withdrew due to illness.Main event ring walks: 10.51pm GMTTV/Stream: DAZN PPV / Sky Sports Box Office / TNT Sports Box OfficeCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol (Round 2)Both fighters are looking to make this mark in the fight early on.Beterbiev is still trying to be the more offensive but as he comes forward, Bivol catchs him flush in the jaw with a punch.Bivol seems happy to let his opponent to come onto him and pick him off with punches when he is open in these situations.Copy linkCopiedArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol (Round 1)These two fighters know plenty about each other’s style.Beterbiev is the fighter who looks to dictate the pace early on, throwing all the punches.Towards the end of the round, Bivol starts to open up more.He seems to have learnnt from the cagey start he made in their previous fight.Tough to call this round, very even.Copy linkCopiedArtur Beterbiev vs Dmitry BivolNow we are onto the main event of the evening.This is the one everyone has been waiting for.A rematch which, if it lives up to the first fight, should be an absolute classic.Copy linkCopiedMain event could go either wayThis fight has two boxers who are more than capable of winning this bout and that is reflected in the bookies thoughts:Dmitry Bivol – 11/10Draw – 14/1Artur Beterbiev – 4/5]All fight odds brought to you by Betway.Copy linkCopiedJoseph Parker vs Martin Bakole That was a strange end to the fight to send Bakole down.Parker threw a punch over the top which only seemed to clip the top of the head of his opponent.However, in a delayed reaction, a few seconds after the punch landing his legs buckle and he collapses to the canvas.Job done for the Kiwi who makes it six wins on the bounce since his last defeat.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedJoseph Parker wins by stoppageCopy linkCopiedJoseph Parker vs Martin Bakole (Round 2)This is really a slugfest between the pair.Bakole is not interested in a gaurd or defence at all.The Congolese fighter is throwing big haymakers looking to cause an upset.Parker waits for his moment then lands a big punch over the top that catch him flush in the face.As the Kiwi lands another, Bakole’s legs buckle and he ends up on the canvas.He gets back to his feet but the referee decides his fight is done and stops it.Copy linkCopiedJoseph Parker vs Martin Bakole (Round 1)You have to wonder what sort of fighting form Bakole is in, he certainly will not be going 12 rounds in this one.Parker starts the more positive but is giving a lot of respect to his opponent.Bakole shows that is a wise move as he catches the former world champion with a couple of wild hits that Parker definitely felt.Copy linkCopiedJoseph Parker vs Martin BakoleWe are almost at the main event this evening.Sadly, since Dubois dropped out, this fight is no longer for a title.Bakole stepped in at very short notice and certainly has a dangerous punch whiich Parker needs to be very wary of.He is a slugger, who will give it his all early on, as the fight goes on he tends to tire easily.Copy linkCopiedKiwi expected to show his qualityHaving taken the fight at short notice following the withdrawal of Dubois, the bookies cannot see past a Parker win in this one.Joseph Parker – 8/15Draw – 16/1Martin Bakole – 13/8All fight odds brought to you by Betway.Copy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley It is rare in a boxing match that there is more than one winner.Stevenson got the expected win and probably took every round on the card.However, Josh Padley, take a bow.To step in at the last minute to take the fight having had no training camp and going nine rounds with a champion is phenomenal.Padley took so many hits but his powers of recovery were nothing short of superhuman.The boxer from Yorkshire should be proud of this performance he walks out of this ring having impressed the boxing world.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson wins by stoppageCopy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 9)Padley is sent to the canvas for the first time in this fight.He seems annoyed with himself as the body shot sends him down.Padley gets straight back up but has to take the standing count.Stevenson continues to work him with the big body shots and and sends him to the canvas once again.Despite all he is taking the Yorkshireman continues to go on the attack and look to land shots himself.Towards the end of the round, the champ puts him down once again but Padley wants to continue.Sadly for him, the towel comes in from his corner, they have decided he has had enough.Copy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 8)This experience should do the world of good for Padley’s pro career.It would take him some time to work his way to a title shot but from this moment, he will face much lesser boxers knowing that he was able to mix it up with a champion.Stevenson keeps landing big hits but Padley’s powers of recovery are something you rarely see in this sport.It is almost like a computer game where the power gauge replenishes immediately if you hit the right buttons.There is no doubt which way a judges’ scorecard would go but what a statement it would be by the Brit to take this all the way.Copy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 7)Stevenson has certainly had a wake up call in this fight.He was disrespectful to the Brit in the weigh-in and was certainly not expecting a fight like this.The quality of the champ is getting him to moments where it seems he has Padley on the verge of a knock down put he just cannot put him away.What is even more impressive is how quickly the man from Yorkshire recovers from these punches to come forward and land hard hits himself.Stevenson has not looked in any trouble in the fight but he is certainly not having everything his own way as he was expecting.This is not the exhibition he was expecting to put on.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 6)The fact he has taken this fight this far is a credit to Padley.Stevenson lands a series of punches that really seem to have the Brit on the ropes but he replies some big shots of his own.Padley has seemed on the verge of a knockout on two or three occasiions but he has comeback with punches that the champion definitely felt.Copy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 5)Stevenson has such quck hands, that must be the hardest thing for Padley to deal with.Just as it seems the American is going to get a single shot off, within a matter of seconds he has hit you with three or four.Weirdly, the champ seems to have done away with trying to fight from behind his jab, he was getting some joy from those.As the jabs landed on the face of Padley, he seemed stunned, which was when you would expect Stevenson to follow up with combos to put him on the canvas.Stevenson lands a punch that hurts Padley but the electrician replies with a left followed by right that catch the American and surprise him.Copy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 4) You cannot see Padley holding onto his undefeated pro record by the end of this fight.He needs to use this fight for what it is, a chance to see how far off the levels he is from fighting at the top in this division.Stevenson isn’t taking him lightly, he can see Padley has that tenacity to land something dangerous and get lucky.While the champ needs a convincing win, he needs to do it the right way with some technical boxing.Copy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 3)The biggest compliment you can make so far in this one is that Padley has not looked out of his depth.When you come in at late notice, the biggest worry is to look a complete mismatch.Padley lands some good punches but Stevenson reacts with a combination of quick punches that send the Brit to the ropes.All the pressure is on the champ here, he has had a couple of rounds to look at his opponent but he really needs to be taking it up a gear now and showing his killer instinct.The American seems to be getting most joy with his strong jabs, they are catching Padley square in the face and really rocking him.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh Padley (Round 2)While Padley was never part of the plan for this fight originally, he is undefeated in his pro career to this point.However, he has never faced an opponent of this calibre.Stevenson starts the fight in a patient fashio but lands three punches in very quick succession.While the power was lacking behind them, how quickly he got them off to land will have surprised Padley somewhat.Copy linkCopiedShakur Steenvson vs Josh Padley (Round 1)It is almost a strange situation when a boxer steps in at short notice to fill a fight.Especially facing a defending champion, you would think there would be no pressure and they can just give it their all to upset the odds.All too often though we see a cagey performance where they are more focussed on taking the fight as far as possible to give a good account of themselves and earn their purse.Padley seems to be in the camp of taking his unexpected moment in the limelight, he puts everything into some haymaker punches but cannot land a good connection.The champion seems a bit taken aback by the audacity of someone thinking they can do that to him.Almost as if he is going off script and was just supposed to be here to make up the numbers.Copy linkCopiedShakur Stevenson vs Josh PadleyWhat a moment this is for British boxer Padley.He stepped in at short notice for this one, the electrician downed tools and headed for Riyadh as soon as the opportunity presented itself.That fact alone puts some real pressure on the champion, if does not go straight through Padley with ease, it will raise some serious questions of Stevenson’s credentials.Copy linkCopiedCarlos Adames vs Hamzah SheerazWell that was a surprise to many.The first judge gave the fight to Sheeraz by a slender amount.Following that, the next one had a resounding win for Adames.Then, to the surprise of Adames, the final judge has the fight as a draw between the pair.Not many would have predicted that one, it may setup a future rematch between the pair.Copy linkCopiedCarlos Adames has split draw with Hamzah SheerazCopy linkCopiedCarlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz (Round 12)Most of the pundits have Adames at least three rounds up.That means only one thing for Sheeraz, knockout or bust.He has let his hands go a little more in the last two rounds but he seems to go back in his shell when he finally lands good hits.There doesn’t seem to be that animalistic hunger when they land to come inside and go for the kill.Sheeraz has probably won the last two rounds but it all seems too little too late.He is going to pay the price for allowing Adames just pick up rounds with scoring shots that were causing him no trouble.Copy linkCopied More

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      Premier League LIVE SCORES: Latest updates from 3pm games as Tottenham lead Ipswich and Fulham losing to Crystal Palace

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      THE Premier League is LIVE with five games taking place on a Super Saturday RIGHT NOW!Earlier, Everton and Manchester United played at a classic in the pair’s final edition at Goodison Park – the visitors came from two goals down to draw 2-2.We will have updates from four Premier League matches – as well as a separate live blog from Arsenal vs West Ham – with Tottenham travelling to Ipswich and Fulham and Crystal Palace in a London derby.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Southampton 0-1 Brighton49 – Southampton score via Cameron Archer but trailed offside in his final movement. Promising nonetheless. Copy linkCopiedSECOND HALF BEGINSAnd we’re back across the grounds. Copy linkCopiedSon’s consistency Heung-Min Son now has at least 20 goal involvements in all competitions in his last nine seasons for Spurs:2016/17 – 28 (21 goals, 7 assists)2017/18 – 29 (18 goals, 11 assists)2018/19 – 29 (20 goals, 9 assists)2019/20 – 29 (18 goals, 11 assists)2020/21 – 37 (22 goals, 15 assists)2021/22 – 32 (24 goals, 8 assists)2022/23 – 20 (14 goals, 6 assists)2023/24 – 27 (17 goals, 10 assists)2024/25 – 20 (10 goals, 10 assists)Copy linkCopiedHALF-TIME First half comes to an end for all the games. Here’s a round-up of the current results: Fulham 0-1 Crystal PalaceIpswich Town 1-2 SpursBournemouth 0-1 WolvesSouthampton 0-1 Brighton Copy linkCopiedFulham 0-1 Crystal Palace Confidence is growing in Oliver Glasner’s side. Eze has threatened again and latest attempt to double the lead has come from Daniel Muñoz, who tends to find himself in the most obscure of goal-scoring potions – this one came from his more natural right-side berth.Copy linkCopiedFulham 0-1 Crystal Palace – GOAL 37 – That Marco Silva face is screwing just that bit more now. Maxence Lacroix opens the scoring for Crystal Palace from a corner. Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 1-2 Spurs – GOAL36 – Omari Hutchinson pulls one back for the Tractor Boys. Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-1 Wolves – GOAL36 – Wolves go-to man dose it again. Matheus Cunha pounces onto a 50-50 ball around the box before firing past Kepa. Copy linkCopiedFulham 0-0 Crystal Palace32 – Chances have been far and few between in this London clash. Eberechi Eze’s long-range free kick forces Bernd Leno to produce a proactive save. Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Wolves – RED CARD 30 – After a VAR review, Illia Zabarnyi is sent off for rough chanllnege over the top of the ball and on the ankle of Wolves’ Rayan Aït-Nouri.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-2 Spurs – GOAL 25 – Son and Johnson combine again. The former weaves himself inside the box to find his teammate once again in an advantageous position and condition for an easy finish. Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-1 Brighton – GOAL 23 – Another goal conceded that sums up Southampton’s season. João Pedro snatches on a miscommunication from the Saints defence no more than 20 yards from their and dinks the onrushing Aaron Ramsdale in the process. Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-1 Spurs18 – Vintage stuff from Son Heung-min who shimmies his defender to create space on the left wing and slides the ball across goal for an unmarked Brennan Johnson to pass into an empty net.Copy linkCopiedFulham 0-0 Crystal Palace15 – Tends to be a familiar sight when Fulham aren’t leading: Marco Silva shaking his head in disgust. This time not for a missed chance or misplaced pass but for ill-judged tackle for Palace’s Chris Richards on Emile Smith Rowe. Copy linkCopiedSouthampton 0-0 Brighton11 – Jan Bednarek has gone down here and will be replaced by Armel Bella-Kotchap, who spent last season not playing much at PSV – on for his first Premier League minutes of the season!Copy linkCopiedBournemouth 0-0 Wolves8 – Wolves nearly SCORE! The visitors come ramping down on a counter-attack led by Nélson Semedo, who cut inside before rasping a shot off the post and the follow-up was wonderfully kept out by Kepa from close-range.Copy linkCopiedIpswich Town 0-0 Spurs6 – Off to clashing start this one. Ispwich have hit scored, nearly scored and hit the bar all in the opening six minutes.Copy linkCopiedKICK-OFFAll the 3pm games have now kicked off. Copy linkCopiedUnited as they wereManchester United fought back from 2-0 down to earn a point at Goodison Park to stop a run of defeats – but it does little for them in terms of the league table.Ruben Amorim’s team remain in 15th position behind Crystal Palace and Tottenham on goal difference.Meanwhile, Everton have leapfrogged over those two clubs to sit temporarily in 12th – but that could all change with the following three o’clock kick-offs about to get underway.Arsenal v West HamBournemouth v WolvesFulham v Crystal PalaceIpswich v TottenhamSouthampton v BrightonCopy linkCopiedIpswich Town vs Spurs line-ups Ipswich Town XI: Palmer, Godfrey, O’Shea, Greaves, Davis, Cajuste, Phillips, Philogene, Hutchinson, Clarke, DelapSpurs XI: Vicario, Spence, Danso, Gray, Udogie, Bergvall, Bentancur, Johnson, Kulusevski, Son, TelCopy linkCopiedFulham vs Crystal Palace line-ups Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Lukić, Berge, Traoré, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, JiménezCrystal Palace XI: Henderson; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Muñoz, Mitchell; Hughes, Lerma; Sarr, Eze; Mateta.Copy linkCopiedBournemouth vs Wolves line-ups Bournemouth XI: Arrizabalaga; Hill, Zabarny, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Christie; Tarvenier, Kluivertz, Seymenyo; OuattaraWolves XI: Sa; Doherty, Bueno, Toti; Semedo, Andre, J Gomes, Ait-Nouri; Bellegarde, Munetsi; Cunha. Copy linkCopiedMatch stats from Goodison ParkCopy linkCopiedFull time – Everton 2-2 Man UtdAnd breathe.Or should that be a sigh of relief? I suspect it should be if you are of a Manchester United persuasion.After unexpectedly fighting back from two goals down, the Red Devils got away with a huge penalty shout in stoppage time when De Ligt tugged at the shirt of Young.Earlier, Bruno Fernandes’ free-kick and Manuel Ugarte’s excellent volley had dragged the visitors level after they had been outplayed and outfought for most of the contest. Copy linkCopiedEverton 2-2 Man Utd90+3. Is this a penalty?!Gueye’s shot from outside the box is pushed out by Onana, and in the desperation to get to the loose ball, De Ligt appears to pull down Young.Andy Madley immediately waves the appeals away, but VAR are looking at it in depth – and now they’ve suggested an on-field review!The referee heads to the pitchside monitor under immense pressure from players and supporters. He watches it numerous times, and then returns to the field……where he sticks with his original decision! No penalty!Incredible scenes here at the death!Copy linkCopied More

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      Arsenal vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Premier League clash on NOW as Bowen gives Hammers SHOCK lead – latest updates

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      ARSENAL are taking on West Ham in a huge London derby RIGHT NOW!Hammers skipper Jarrod Bowen gave the Irons a shock lead just before half time, heading in from close range after great work from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.TV/Stream: Not available in the UKArsenal team: Raya, Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Nwaneri, Trossard, MerinoWest Ham team: Areola, Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Cresswell, Scarles, Ward-Prowse, Soucek, Alvarez, Bowen, KudusCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below…Arsenal 0-1 West Ham47. Foul. Merino is looking keen in the press but catches Wan-Bissaka to alleviate some pressure for the Hammers.Copy linkCopiedSecond half! Arsenal 0-1 West Ham45. And we’re back at the Emirates.Arsenal’s starting eleven survived the hairdryer treatment and come back out unchanged.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-1 West HamMartin Odegaard is at the heart of the Gunners attack once again.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-1 West HamWest Ham lead despite a dominant display from the Gunners who have failed to convert.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-1 West HamWhat a half of football. Arteta’s decision to play Merino as a nine will undoubtedly come under questioning as will the Arsenal back line.Soucek failed to convert two chances in the air before Bowen headed home, a shock for the side with the best defensive record in the Premier League.Copy linkCopiedHALF TIME! Arsenal 0-1 West HamThe Gunners go into the break trailing to their London rivals.We can only imagine what Mikel Arteta will be telling his players.Work to do here at the Emirates.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-1 West HamWhat a goal! Jarrod Bowen starts the move with a slick turn and is in the final third to finish neatly after running the length of the pitch. Bowen plays it wide to Wan-Bissaka, who has been causing the Gunners all kinds of problems this afternoon, and Calafiori can’t keep him from crossing back onto Bowen’s diving header.A vintage counter from the Hammers. Copy linkCopiedGOAL! Arsenal 0-1 West Ham44. West Ham take the lead just before the break through Jarrod Bowen!Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham38. Corner. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard rallied the crowd moments ago and the Gunners have piled on the pressure since.Jarrod Bowen makes a fantastic block to deny the Gunners a second chance from the set-piece.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham34. Chance. Soucek AGAIN fails to convert a header. He’s beaten the Arsenal back line to the ball twice now.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham31. Complaints can be heard from the home fans as Arsenal struggle to break through the Hammers’ back line. Meanwhile, ‘Champions of Europe, we know who we are!’ is ringing around the West Ham away end.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham28. The Hammers’ fans are enjoying themselves despite Arsenal’s dominance.Chants of ‘This is a library’ can be heard from the away end.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham25. CHANCE. Wan-Bissaka has been the Hammers’ brightest spark so far. The full back crosses to Jarrod Bowen who will be gutted with that miss. Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham21. The atmosphere is lifting here at the Emirates.Calafiori draws a save from Areola with a smash from the edge of the area.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham20. Offside. Merino lifts the home fans out of their seats but strikes well wide.The flag is raised to his relief.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham18. West Ham come close but Soucek heads over the bar.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham11. Close. Merino tries to nod the ball back across the box to Nwaneri but West Ham manage to clear.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham10. FOUL!Merino is punished for a light push in the back, which is followed by a loud groan from the home support.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham8. West Ham enjoy their first spell of possession in the Gunners’ half but it quickly fizzles out and they’re back to square one…Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham7. Merino is looking right at home in his new role up top.The midfielder-turned-striker is giving the Hammers no time on the ball.Copy linkCopiedArsenal 0-0 West Ham4. Arsenal are dominating possession early on and force Areola into a shaky clearance with an aggressive press, much to the delight of the home fans.The hosts look very comfortable.Copy linkCopiedKICK OFF – Arsenal 0-0 West Ham1′ Craig Pawson blows the whistle and we’re off!Copy linkCopiedThe sides are out!North London forever rings around the Emirates as West Ham wait to kick off.Copy linkCopiedTrossard is confident in the Gunners’ beliefCopy linkCopiedPotter remains positive in press conference despite shaky startThe manager insists he is “loving” life with the Hammers, adding: “There’s always more work to do, and always room for improvement.“I realised before, and now, that it’s a huge club with great support, ambition and infrastructure. “There’s loads going for it, and obviously we’ve had a tricky situation with changing managers, the results and everything else.”Copy linkCopied More

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      Leicester vs Brentford LIVE SCORE: Premier League updates as Foxes look to climb out of bottom three – latest

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      LEICESTER welcome Brentford to the King Power Stadium for a huge Premier League clash on Friday Night Football.The Foxes can climb out of the bottom three with a win as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side look to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.Brentford sit comfortably in midtable, but victory this evening could ignite their aspirations for a spot in Europe next season.Kick off time: 8pm GMTTV channel: Sky Sports Premier LeagueLive stream: NOW/Sky Sports appLeicester team: Hermansen, Coulibaly, Okoli, Faes, Kristiansen, Soumare, Ndidi, El Khannouss, De Cordova-Reid, Ayew, Vardy.Brentford team: Flekken; Ajer, Collins, Pinnock, Lewis-Potter; Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard; Mbuemo, Wissa, SchadeCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow our live blog below… More

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      Europa Conference League draw LIVE: Chelsea get DREAM path to the final as they avoid big hitters – updates

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      CHELSEA were handed a DREAM path to the final of the Europa Conference League.Enzo Maresca’s Blues are massive favourites for the competition after they come through the group phase with six wins and 25 goals, all while resting Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson.Chelsea will face Copenhagen in the round of 16 then the winner, and then the winner of Molde vs Legia Warsaw – importantly, the likes of Fiorentina and Real Betis are on the other side of the draw.The Round of 16 matches take place on March 6/13, while the quarter-finals are on April 10/17.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Making historyAs well as silverware, there are two big incentives for Chelsea to win this year’s Conference League.If they do so, they will become the first side to triumph in all three of Uefa’s main competitions.While winning it will also guarantee a place in next season’s Europa League – should their form in the Premier League drop away. Credit: PACopy linkCopiedChelsea’s route to the finalEnzo Maresca’s Blues are the big favourites to lift the Conference League after blitzing their way through the group stages.Following today’s draw, here’s their route to the final on May 28.Round of 16: CopenhagenQuarter-final: Molde or Legia WarsawSemi-final: Pafos, Djurgarden, Borac or SK RapidFinal: Real Betis, Vitoria SC, Jagielloina, Cercle Brugge, Celje, Lugano, Panathinaikos or FiorentinaCredit: PACopy linkCopiedDates for the diaryWith the final draw of the season now complete, we now know the route to the final in Warsaw in May.Here’s the schedule for the Conference League over the next 99 days: Round of 16: 6 & 13 MarchQuarter-finals: 10 & 17 AprilSemi-finals: 1 & 8 MayFinal: 28 MayCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedUefa make ‘exception’ for Chelsea and SpursUefa rules usually prevent two clubs in the same city, or within a 50km radius, hosting European matches on the same day.But the organisation have reportedly relaxed rules ahead of Chelsea and Spurs now both being in action on March 13.Chelsea will host Copenhagen at Stamford Bridge, while Tottenham welcome AZ Alkmaar to North London in the Europa League. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedKeep Palm and carry onChelsea won all of their group stage games on their way to the Conference League knockouts. Cole Palmer wasn’t registered by the club in the early stages of the competition, with the club preferring to keep the England star fit for domestic action.But Chelsea have now activated Palmer for the remainder of the tournament. Trevoh Chalobah and Mathis Amougou will also be available to Enzo Maresca against Copenhagen. Copy linkCopiedConference League draw in fullIf you’re just joining us after your lunch break, here’s a reminder of how the Conference League draw played out. Jagiellonia Bialystok vs Cercle BruggeMolde vs Legia WarsawCelje vs LuganoPafos vs DjurgardenPanathinaikos vs FiorentinaBorac vs Rapid ViennaReal Betis vs VitoriaCopenhagen vs ChelseaCredit: EPACopy linkCopiedMaresca rallying cryChelsea’s Enzo Maresca maintains that the Blues are targeting a top-four spot this season.And he’s called on Chelsea fans to stop looking backwards and instead embrace the run-in. Maresca said: “The only thing I can say is that every time the fans have been behind us, we really appreciate because we are sure that with the fans behind we can achieve soon our target.”We mention many times that when you can hear the fans pushing in behind [you], it is a nice feeling.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChelsea vs Copenhagen head-to-headThe Blues are no strangers to the Danish club, with the last meeting coming in 2011.On that occasion, Copenhagen frustrated Chelsea to a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge. In the reverse fixture, a Nicolas Anelka brace gave Chelsea all three points in the Danish capital.Chelsea 1-1 Copenhagen – 22 October 1998, Cup Winners CupCopenhagen 0-1 Chelsea – 5 November 1998, Cup Winners CupCopenhagen 0-2 Chelsea – 22 February 2011, Champions LeagueChelsea 0-0 Copenhagen – 16 March 2011, Champions LeagueCopy linkCopiedAll Bets are offChelsea could be on a potential collision course with Real Betis if they reach the Conference League final.The Spanish side are currently 8th in LaLiga.Manchester United winger Antony is on loan at the club – and has hit three goals in five games since moving to Spain .Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – Blues learn fateChelsea will take on FC Copenhagen for a place in the last-eight of the Europa Conference League.The winner of that tie will face either Molde or Legia Warsaw in the quarters.While Enzo Maresca’s side are on the other side of the draw to both Fiorentina and Real Betis. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw semi-final bracketSemi-final 1Jagiellonia Bialystok or Cercle Brugge vs Real Betis or VitoriaCelje or Lugano vs Panathinaikos or FiorentinaSemi-final 2Copenhagen or Chelsea vs Molde or Legia WarsawPafos or Djurgarden vs Borac or Rapid ViennaCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw quarter-final bracketJagiellonia Bialystok or Cercle Brugge vs Real Betis or VitoriaCelje or Lugano vs Panathinaikos or FiorentinaCopenhagen or Chelsea vs Molde or Legia WarsawPafos or Djurgarden vs Borac or Rapid ViennaCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw in fullJagiellonia Bialystok vs Cercle BruggeMolde vs Legia WarsawCelje vs LuganoPafos vs DjurgardenPanathinaikos vs FiorentinaBorac vs Rapid ViennaReal Betis vs VitoriaCopenhagen vs ChelseaCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestCopenhagen vs ChelseaCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestReal Betis vs Vitoria Copy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestBorac vs Rapid ViennaCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestPanathinaikos vs FiorentinaCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestPafos vs DjurgardenCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestCelje vs Lugano Copy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestMolde vs Legia WarsawCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestJagiellonia Bialystok vs Cercle BruggeCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestConvoluted draw explainer video finally over, time to get underway…Copy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestMichal Zewlakow is the legend introduced to draw out the ties.18 goals in over 450 career games – his entire montage consists of bone-crunching tackles and fist pumps to the crowd.Proper player. He also tips Chelsea to go all the way…Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestIt wouldn’t be a Uefa event without montages.We’re currently in the middle of a lengthy introduction, with all 16 teams getting their own slot. Draw soon…promise. Copy linkCopiedEuropa Conference League draw – latestAnother set change in Nyon for the third draw of the day. Pedro Pinto is earning his coin. He hosts yet again with Uefa bigwig Giorgio Marchetti about to introduce a legend to draw the ties. Credit: AFPCopy linkCopied More

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      Europa League draw LIVE: Man Utd and Tottenham opponents CONFIRMED as English sides on opposite sides of draw – updates

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham have found out their Europa League oppnents!The Red Devils and Spurs have been drawn onto opposite sides of the draw, making an all English final a huge possibility.United will face Real Sociedad, while Tottenham face AZ Alkmaar – whom they beat 1-0 in the group phase.The first leg of the round of 16 will take place on March 4/5, and the second leg will take place on March 11/12.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Tottenham’s route to the finalSpurs are hoping to end a trophy drought that stretches all the way back to 2008.Here’s the route they will have to take if they’re to win this season’s Europa League: Round of 16: AZ AlkmaarQuarter-final: Ajax or FrankfurtSemi-final: Viktoria Plzen, Lazio, Olympiakos or Bodo/GlimtFinal: Real Sociedad, Man Utd, FCSB, Lyon, Fenerbahce, Rangers, Roma or Athletic BilbaoCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedAmorim – United have ‘more problems than solutions’It’s been a tough start to life at Old Trafford for Ruben Amorim.Spain’s Real Sociedad are up next in the Europa League – and the Portuguese boss admits things have been a struggle since he joined in November.Amorim told the BBC: “What I feel is that sometimes you don’t feel improvement in the team but some games you think we can play and create situations. That is a good thing.”In this moment when you watch the games, you see more problems than solutions. “That is clear. When we play some games, I see things are there and we are capable but we have to be consistent.”Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedCapital gains Chelsea and Spurs will both be in action at home on March 13 – and Uefa are happy for the games to go ahead. Uefa rules usually prevent two clubs in the same city, or within a 50km radius, from hosting European matches on the same day.But according to the Mail, the organisation have relaxed rules ahead of Chelsea and Tottenham now both being in action on March 13.Tottenham welcome AZ Alkmaar to North London in the Europa League, while Chelsea will face Copenhagen in the Europa Conference League. Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedEuropa League draw in fullShould you just be joining us, here’s how the draw played out early in Nyon, Switzerland.The 16 remaining clubs have been sorted into their respective brackets. As such, Man Utd, Tottenham and Rangers can start plotting their route to the final in Bilbao. Here’s the draw for the last 16, along with who each team could face in the quarter-finals:Bodo/Glimt or Olympiacos vs Viktoria Plzen or LazioFenerbahce or Rangers vs Roma or Athletic BilbaoAZ Alkmaar or Tottenham vs Ajax or Eintracht FrankfurtFCSB or Lyon vs Real Sociedad or Man UtdCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedHome comforts Manchester United will face Real Sociedad in the last 16 of the Europa League – and will play the second leg at home.Often seen as an advantage in tournament football, the draw went in United’s favour for the latter stages. The Red Devils will also play the second leg at Old Trafford in both the quarter-final and semi-final, should they get that far. Credit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedTell me MourRangers face a tough task as they go up against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce in the last-16. The Special One loves his European football – he remains the only manager to have won all three current Uefa club competitions.Fenerbahce are currently second in the Turkish Super Lig, six points behind leaders Galatasaray. Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedTop providers in the Europa LeagueGoing into the round of 16, this is how the assist chart looks:Mertens – Galatasaray – 5 assistsCherki – Lyon – 4 assists Dzeko – Fenerbahce – 3 assistsCopy linkCopiedTop scorers in the Europa LeagueGoing into the round of 16, this is how the Golden Boot race looks:El Kaabi – Olympiacos – 7 goalsOsimhen, Varga, En-Nesyri, Aghehowa – 6 goalsHojlund, Akgun – 5 goalsCopy linkCopiedAnge’s second season spectacularAnge Postecoglou has insisted his sides always wins something in their second season. The Europa League is the last chance they have, as they are out of the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and out of the Premier League title race.They will have to beat AZ Alkmaar in the round of 16, and then either Ajax or Frankfurt in the quarter-final, before they could potetnaially meet group stage winners Lazio in the semi-finals.Copy linkCopiedAn all-English final?There is a chance that Manchester United and Spurs meet in the Europa League final this season!Spurs narrowly beat Amorim’s side last weekend, will they meet again in the final?Credit: Mark Pain/Alamy Live NewsCopy linkCopiedRangers learn their opponentRangers will face the Turkish League’s second placed side Fenerbahce in the round of 16.The sides last met in 2001, with the first leg ending 0-0, and the second leg ending 2-1.Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedUnited’s problemAccording to OptaJoe on X, United haven’t won ANY of their three home games in Europa League history against Basque opposition.They have lost to Real Sociedad in 2022 and Athletic Club in 2012, and drew to Sociedad in 2021.Credit: Mark Pain/Alamy Live NewsCopy linkCopiedA rematchAZ Alkmaar and Tottenham will face off in a rematch of a game they have already played this season. Tottenham won 1-0, and Richarlison scored the only goal.Credit: REUTERS/Dylan MartinezCopy linkCopiedManchester United’s fate is decidedUnited will host Real Sociedad in the round of 16 in the Europa League. Sociedad have only one win over United, a 1-0 win in 2022.Of their four meetings in the Europa League, United have won two, lost one and drawn one.Copy linkCopiedEuropa League draw completeThere we have it.Tottenham will need to see off AZ Alkmaar to set up a clash with Ajax or Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals.Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd face Real Sociedad and could then take on either FCSB or Lyon in the last-eight. And Rangers will go up against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, with Roma or Athletic Bilbao the prize in the quarters.Credit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEuropa League quarter-final bracketBodo/Glimt or Olympiacos vs Viktoria Plzen or LazioFenerbahce or Rangers vs Roma or Athletic BilbaoAZ Alkmaar or Tottenham vs Ajax or Eintracht FrankfurtFCSB or Lyon vs Real Sociedad or Man UtdCopy linkCopiedEuropa League last-16 draw in fullBodo/Glimt vs OlympiacosFenerbahce vs RangersAjax vs Eintracht FrankfurtFCSB vs LyonAZ Alkmaar vs TottenhamReal Sociedad vs Man UtdViktoria Plzen vs LazioRoma vs Athletic BilbaoCredit: ReutersCopy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestRoma vs Atletic BilbaoCopy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestViktoria Plzen vs Lazio Copy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestReal Sociedad vs Manchester UnitedCopy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestAZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham Copy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestFCSB vs LyonCopy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestAjax vs Eintracht FrankfurtCopy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestFenerbahce vs Rangers Copy linkCopiedEuropa League draw – latestBodo/Glimt vs Olympiacos Copy linkCopied More

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      Champions League draw LIVE: Arsenal handed HORROR draw as Aston Villa and Liverpool learn round of 16 fate – updates

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      ARSENAL, Liverpool and Aston Villa have found out their Champions League Round of 16 opponents after a huge draw.The Gunners got a decent tie against PSV – but means they will now face the winner of Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid in the quarter-final.Aston Villa will face Club Brugge and Liverpool take on Benfica.The first leg of the round of 16 will take place on March 4/5, and the second leg will take place on March 11/12.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Arsenal’s route to the finalThe Gunners face a monumental task to win a maiden Champions League title.Arsenal go up against Dutch side PSV in the last-16, before a potential route to the final that includes Real Madrid, Liverpool and Barcelona.Round of 16: PSVQuarter-final: Atletico Madrid or Real MadridSemi-final: Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Club Brugge or Aston VillaFinal: Benfica, Barcelona, Dortmund, Lille, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Feyenoord or Inter MilanCredit: AlamyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool’s route to the finalArne Slot’s men will have to beat the very best if they are to lift Big Ears for the first time since 2019. With Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16, things get no easier as the draw progresses for the Premier League leaders.Round of 16: PSGQuarter-final: Aston Villa or Club BruggeSemi-final: Arsenal, PSV, Real Madrid or Atletico MadridFinal: Benfica, Barcelona, Dortmund, Lille, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Feyenoord or Inter MilanCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedMersen – Villa bring the noiseSky Sports pundit Paul Mersen believes Aston Villa can go far in this season’s tournament – thanks to their intimidating home atmosphere. Unai Emery’s men have already beaten Bayern Munich on home soil this season.They will now face Club Brugge for the chance to play either Liverpool or PSG in the last-eight.Mersen said: “Villa should have a real go in the Champions League. “The atmosphere at Villa Park during these European games has been incredible and they must keep it up in the knockout stages.”If they do that, they have a chance at progressing further.”Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedChampions League draw in fullA horror draw for both Liverpool and Arsenal – with Aston Villa potentially on a collision course with the Reds in the quarter-finals.Here’s how the ties came out of the hat in Nyon, with each team learning their potential last-eight opponent. PSG or Liverpool vs Club Brugge or Aston VillaPSV or Arsenal vs Real Madrid or AtleticoBenfica or Barcelona vs Dortmund or LilleBayern or Bayer Leverkusen vs Feyenoord or Inter MilanCredit: GettyCopy linkCopiedGrueling Gunners runArsenal’s tough Champions League draw will leave them facing a horror run of fixtures in March.The Gunners take on PSV on March 4, followed by a visit to Old Trafford to face Man Utd.They will then welcome PSV back to the Emirates on March 11, before welcoming Chelsea to North London five days later.Credit: PACopy linkCopiedWarnock – You have to beat the bestFormer Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has tipped his former club to beat PSG – despite the “disappointing draw.”He told the BBC: “I think Liverpool will be slightly disappointed to draw PSG – ideally they would have liked Benfica.”But if you are going to win the Champions League, you are going to have to beat some big teams along the way.”Liverpool will fancy their chances against PSG, who have been a little bit hit and miss.”Copy linkCopiedFrench fancy History isn’t on Liverpool’s side ahead of their clash with PSG.The Reds have not won any of their past five away games against French clubs.You have to go back to 2008 for their last win on French soil, a Champions League victory against Marseille. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedLiverpool vs PSG head-to-headPSG lead Liverpool on all metrics, other than clean sheets per 90, according to Squawka’s underlying stats.Of course, take this with a pinch of salt, as PSG beat Brest 10-0 on aggregate to reach the round of 16, whereas Liverpool didn’t play.Copy linkCopiedArsenal vs PSV head-to-headAccording to the underlying stats on Squawka, it will be defence vs attack in this one.Arsenal lead for clean sheet and expected goals against, whereas PSV lead for fast breaks and set-piece xG, but Arsenal lead on xG overall, surprising as their power from corners is no secret.PSV also attempt more shots and crosses.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa vs Club Brugge head-to-headAston Villa have performed better than Club Brugge considerably on the underlying numbers, according to Squawka.The have performed better in the following metrics:Clean sheetsxG against PossesionxGSet-play xGShots attemptedTouches in opposition bixPasses into opposition boxCrosses attempted Take-ons attemptedHowever, Emery must be cautious, as Club Brugge have show better performance in fast breaks, so their defensive line will have to be on high alert. Copy linkCopiedArsenal-PSV rerunArsenal and PSV met in the 2023/24 Champions League.On matchday one of the season, Arsenal were 4-0 winners, and then drew 1-1 with PSV in the Netherlands.Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedWrong competition?Unai Emery is looking to win the Champions League with Aston Villa, but already has huge European pedigree. Emery has won the Europa League FOUR times, the most by a manager in history, but never the Champions League.Can he do it for the first time?Credit: Peter Byrne/PA WireCopy linkCopiedScores to settleThe Champions League website has Liverpool and PSG tied at one game a piece, with both games coming in the 2018/19 group stage.Liverpool won the first game 3-2 at Anfield, and then PSG won 2-1 in Paris.Something has to give as they do battle in the round of 16.Copy linkCopiedAston Villa’s first meeting with BruggeAston Villa have made a good account of themselves in the Champions League this season, and will face Club Brugge for the first time in the competition.Emery’s side finished in the top eight, and qualified automatically for the round of 16.They will be hoping to add two wins over Brugge to their record.Credit: Andrew Yates / SportimageCopy linkCopiedNot pretty for the EnglishLiverpool and Arsenal both have tough draws in the Champions League knockouts.Described as a “horror draw,” Liverpool and Arsenal have their work cut out for them if they want to win the Champions League.Copy linkCopiedGunner be toughArsenal fans are not excited about their prosepcts in the Champions League knockouts. Should they get beyond PSV, they will face either Atletico Madrid or Real Madrid, then either Liverpool, PSG, Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the semi-finals.Ouch.Copy linkCopiedIt’s been ages!According to X user OptaJoe, this will be the first meeting between Liverpool and PSG in a major European knockout since the semi-finals of the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1996/97.Of course, the two sides have met in the group stages since then.Credit: Molly Darlington/Copa/Getty ImagesCopy linkCopiedThe all-English quarter-final potentialThere is potential for an all-English quarter-final in the next round.Arne Slot’s Liverpool recently went to Villa Park, and were held to a 2-2 draw by Unai Emery’s side.If Liverpool were to get past PSG, and Aston Villa were to get past Club Brugge, then they would meet in the quarter-final.Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedArsenal’s record vs PSVAccording to OptaJoe on X, Arsenal are unbeaten in all of their home matches against PSV (3W 2D).This also happens to be the longest they have played against a side in European competition without losing.Credit: Mike Egerton/PA WireCopy linkCopiedThe BIG derbies to look out for!Real and Atletico Madrid had some HUGE Champions League battles throughout the 2010’s, meeting in two finals.They also met once in the semi-finals, and one in the quarter-finals.On every occasion, Real Madrid got the better of their bitter rivals.Those two being drawn against each other also means the Bundesliga has a HUGE clash, as Bayer Leverkusen take on Bayern Munich. Bayern won 11 straight Bundesliga titles, but were toppled by Bayer Leverkusen last season, and the two now meet in the Champions League.Both ties promise to be entertainers! Copy linkCopiedEl Classico final?Barcelona and Real Madrid seems to be what people are looking at for the final after the round of 16 draw.One user on X (FKA Twitter) said “I speak for all Barcelona fans when I say it’s coming home,”And another user said “Never bet against Real Madrid.”The two have been drawn on opposite sides of the draw, and would only meet in the final.Credit: gettyCopy linkCopiedChampions League last 16 draw in fullBefore we get too ahead of ourselves looking at quarter-finals and the final four, here are the last-16 ties in full. A Spanish derby, an all-Bundesliga grudge match and No. 1 seed Liverpool drawing PSG. Tasty. The first legs for all these ties are set for March 4/5.Aston Villa vs Club BruggeLille vs DortmundAtletico Madrid vs Real MadridBayern vs Bayer LeverkusenFeyenoord vs Inter MilanPSV Eindhoven vs ArsenalPSG vs LiverpoolBenfica vs BarcelonaCredit: AFPCopy linkCopiedFull bracketThere are no easy games at this stage.But the Road to Munich is suddenly looking a lot tougher for all three Premier League clubs than it did half an hour ago.Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChampions League draw complete Oof, a brutal draw for both Arsenal and Liverpool.The Gunners will have to get through PSV and either Real Madrid or Atletico to reach the semi-finals.While Liverpool’s reward for topping the group is a nightmare tie with Paris Saint-Germain in the last-16.Villa meanwhile get Club Brugge, but will face the winner of PSG or Liverpool in the quarters. Credit: AFPCopy linkCopiedChampions League QF draw in fullPSG or Liverpool vs Club Brugge or Aston VillaPSV or Arsenal vs Real Madrid or AtleticoBenfica or Barcelona vs Dortmund or LilleBayern or Bayer Leverkusen vs Feyenoord or Inter MilanCopy linkCopied More