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      Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn: Start time, TV channel, undercard, stream, PPV price as 25-year feud comes to a head

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      NEARLY 20 years since Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn last stepped into the ring, the family feud is set for another chapter.The battle of the families started back in 1990, when Chris Eubank Sr stepped into the ring with Nigel Benn.Conor Benn is son of one of the famous boxer Nigel BennCredit: AP Photo/John LocherChris Eubank Jr is the son of the boxer Chris Eubank SrCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe Eubank’s currently hold the bragging rights, with Chris Eubank Sr winning the first fight in 1990, before the second in 1993 was declared a draw.Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were originally scheduled to step into the ring in 2022, before Benn was suspended from in-ring activity after testing positive for Clomifene.Now, three years after their first scheduled fight, and 25 years after the family feud began, Benn and Eubank Jr step into the ring.While their fathers are now friendly, Benn called out Eubank Sr for a third fight back in 2016, but nothing ever came of it.In fact, there was an everlasting feeling of confusion that Eubank Sr and Benn never stepped into the ring for a third fight after the second ended in a draw.But, now their sons will go head-to-head as the 35-year-old Eubank Jr goes up against the 28-year-old Benn.The pair will continue their fathers legacy, as well as put their own grudges on the line at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. SunSport has all the information ahead of this MASSIVE grudge fight at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Most read in BoxingNigel Benn and Chris Eubank Sr had two fights, most recently in 1993Credit: Holly Stein/ AllsportChris Eubank Jr (left) slapped Conor Benn with an egg during a press conferenceCredit: GettyWhen is Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn?Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn takes place on Saturday, April 26.Ring walks are set to take place from 10pm.The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium plays host.How to watch Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn and is there a live streamChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will stream LIVE on Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN PPV.The fight will also stream on DAZN to over 200 countries. The card will start from 5pm BST.Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn full cardChris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn (Middleweight)Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Arthur (Light heavyweight)Liam Smith vs Aaron McKenna (Middleweight)Chris Billam-Smith vs Brandon Glanton (Cruiserweight)Viddal Riley vs Cheavon Clarke (Cruiserweight) More

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      Eagle-eyed Arsenal fans spot what ‘naughty’ Lewis-Skelly did to Bellingham and think he’s taking lessons from Ben White

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      EAGLE-EYED Arsenal fans reckon Myles Lewis-Skelly must be taking lessons with Ben White after spotting what he did to Jude Bellingham on Tuesday night.The makeshift left-back, 18, has been a revelation for the Gunners this season and has already made his England debut, as well as scoring his first international goal, in 2024-25.Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jude Bellingham got tangled up after a crunching tackle from the Arsenal youngsterCredit: Amazon PrimeThe England team-mates clashed and ended up on the deckCredit: RexLewis-Skelly appeared to leave a little something on Bellingham’s leg after the tackleCredit: Amazon PrimeLewis-Skelly – best mates with another Colney wonderkid, Ethan Nwaneri – put on a masterclass to help nullify the threat of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Co.Even the Spanish media were quick to recognise his “performance to remember” at the Emirates.But there was one moment in particular which caught the eye of Gooners – who were in dreamland for the full 90 minutes as Declan Rice deadly double of free-kicks saw them seal a 3-0 win over the 15-time champions.Arsenal were cruising at 3-0 up, thanks to Mikel Merino’s cherry-on-top of a strike.READ MORE SPORT STORIESBut Lewis-Skelly showed the passion and intensity of a team desperately chasing another goal.As his own England team-mate Jude Bellingham picked up the ball in the middle of the park, Lewis-Skelly refused to give him a moment to breathe.The Arsenal left-back delivered a crunching tackle which sent them both crashing down to the turf.As their legs tangled, Lewis-Skelly appeared to leave a little something on the back of Bellingham’s right leg.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBellingham vented his frustration and appeared to point out what had happened after hopping back up, but Arsenal fans spotted Lewis-Skelly telling him to get on with it.One fan, taking to X, wrote: “Myles Lewis-Skelly is NAUGHTY. He clamped Bellingham and asked him to get up.Thierry Henry’s blunt six-word statement to Kylian Mbappe before Arsenal’s incredible win over Real MadridAnother posted: “That kid… his confidence level is so high.”A third said: “That kid has no fear, he’s a special talent.”One suggested fellow full-back Ben White may have “been a bad influence on him”.Another joked: “MLS becoming a young Ben White.”Meanwhile, one claimed he must have graduated from White’s “Dark Arts Academy”.Arsenal fans will be riding high this week, but know they risk becoming the latest club to fall foul of an incredible Champions League second-leg comeback if they’re not careful.The Gunners are still chasing their first-ever major European trophy, having come closest to winning the Champions League in 2005-06, when they lost to Barcelona in a controversial match.Arsenal ratings vs Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick thunderbolts earn him an ELEVEN out of 10BEND it like Beckham? More like bend it like Declan…It was a set-piece clinic from the Arsenal midfielder as he scored the first free-kicks of his career against Real Madrid – and the first player in Champions League history to score multiple direct free-kicks in the same knockout stage game.Thibaut Courtois was on hand to save Real Madrid in a fast paced first half as he pulled off a fine double save to deny a Rice header and a follow-up effort from Gabriel Martinelli.The deadlock was finally broken in the 58th minute as England star Rice whipped in a sensational free-kick.Rice then sent the Emirates into the stratosphere with as he added a second with an even better free-kick from the left side of the goal which he rifled into the top right corner.Mikel Merino then swept a devastating third into the bottom corner from a low cross to put the cherry on a remarkable night.Rice’s epic showing was enough to earn him an unprecedented ELEVEN in our player ratings.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the rest of the Gunners… More

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      Eagle-eyed fans spot Arsenal star fly into shot with ‘Squidward’ celebration during win over Real Madrid

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      EAGLE-EYED fans spotted William Saliba’s hilarious “Squidward” celebration.Arsenal players and supporters alike went crazy when Mikel Merino scored against Real Madrid.William Saliba celebrated Mikel Merino’s goal wildlyCredit: GettyHis flailing arms led to comparisons to SquidwardCredit: GettySaliba ignored his team-matesCredit: GettyFans spotted the crazy moment watching on TVSupporters piled in with hilarious repliesHis sumptuous finish into the bottom corner gave Arsenal a 3-0 lead at the midway point of their Champions League quarter-final.And especially after Declan Rice’s two incredible free-kicks, it is fair to say emotions were running high at the Emirates.So that may explain what Saliba did.As Merino was joined by the likes of Rice and Myles Lewis-Skelly running towards the corner flag, the French centre-back seemingly ignored his team-mates.READ MORE ON ARSENALInstead, he conducted his own wild solo celebration.Saliba sprinted into the background of the TV shot and ran off the end of the pitch towards the jubilant supporters.And as he did so, the defender waved both arms around frantically.It was so unexpected and utterly bonkers that one fan even compared his arm antics to SpongeBob SquarePants octopus character Squidward. Most read in Champions LeagueJoin SUN CLUB for the Arsenal Files every Friday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from The EmiratesWhen the video of Saliba’s celebration did the rounds on social media, the Arsenal supporter wrote: “That’s the Squidward,” and added a gif of the character.Another X user said: “I did this same s*** in my living room no judgement.”Paul Merson suffers awkward wardrobe malfunction live on Sky Sports as he jumps up to celebrate Arsenal goalA third added: “That was me running through my whole house after that second goal.”A fourth replied: “He’s a fan. His head was as gone as ours.”A fifth typed: “Bro’s trynna fly, man. Allow.”A sixth responded: “The ultimate hype man.”A seventh noted: “I love his heart and passion. Gabriel and Saliba are truly GUNNERS.”Arsenal ratings vs Real Madrid as Declan Rice’s free-kick thunderbolts earn him an ELEVEN out of 10BEND it like Beckham? More like bend it like Declan…It was a set-piece clinic from the Arsenal midfielder as he scored the first free-kicks of his career against Real Madrid – and the first player in Champions League history to score multiple direct free-kicks in the same knockout stage game.Thibaut Courtois was on hand to save Real Madrid in a fast paced first half as he pulled off a fine double save to deny a Rice header and a follow-up effort from Gabriel Martinelli.The deadlock was finally broken in the 58th minute as England star Rice whipped in a sensational free-kick.Rice then sent the Emirates into the stratosphere with as he added a second with an even better free-kick from the left side of the goal which he rifled into the top right corner.Mikel Merino then swept a devastating third into the bottom corner from a low cross to put the cherry on a remarkable night.Rice’s epic showing was enough to earn him an unprecedented ELEVEN in our player ratings.Here’s how SunSport’s Jordan Davies rated the rest of the Gunners…And a final one commented in response to transfer rumours linking him with a move to the Bernabeu: “Yeah he’s not going to Real Madrid any time soon.”Real Madrid have NEVER overcome a three-goal first-leg deficit in the Champions League.Yet French defender Saliba is wary of Madrid’s status as the crazy comeback kings on their own patch – and told Arsenal to fight fire with fire in one of Europe’s greatest arenas.He said: “We are not scared. We want to go there and win the game.“We cannot defend the whole game. We won 3-0 but we know it is not finished. There are a lot of things that can happen.Read More on The Sun“It was incredible because to win in a quarter-final like this against Madrid, in front of our fans, is amazing. But now we have to do it again next week.“One of the best [nights of my career] and I hope it’s not the last one.”He was desperate to soak up the moment with the fansCredit: GettyMerino made it 3-0 against Real MadridCredit: EPASaliba managed to keep compatriot Kylian Mbappe quietCredit: Getty More

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      Rio Ferdinand hands Ruben Amorim transfer wishlist with the four signings Man Utd need to make

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      RIO FERDINAND has named four players that Ruben Amorim must sign this summer. The former Manchester United centre-back has identified the problem positions that he feels Amorim needs to address.Rio Ferdinand has identified four key problem positions at Manchester UnitedRio Ferdinand believes that Ruben Amorim needs serious backing this summerCredit: GettyThe Red Devils languish in the bottom half of the Premier League table – currently 13th – 15 points adrift of the top four.United face Olympique Lyon in their crucial Europa League quarter-final clash in France on Thursday, with Europe’s secondary competition Amorim’s only chance of silverware in his first term at Old Trafford.The Portuguese has overseen a radical shift in formation since he took over the reins from Erik ten Hag, moving from the Dutchman’s 4-2-3-1 shape to his own 3-4-2-1 system that earned him plentiful admirers at Sporting Lisbon. He was cautiously backed in the January transfer market, with Patrick Dorgu arriving from Lecce to address the injury crisis at left wing-back, while Ayden Heaven joined from Arsenal to add youth to the central defensive ranks. Read more FootballHowever, Ferdinand, speaking on his Rio Ferdinand Presents Show, believes that there are four players that could begin to turn the tide at Old Trafford and position United on a positive trajectory once again.The six-time Premier League winner said: “I agree with Gary Neville that they need five players, I think they need four or five players but they will be constrained by [Profit and Sustainability Rules].”I want a centre midfielder to play alongside [Manuel] Ugarte; that player needs to be able to take the ball and transfer it through to Bruno [Fernandes] and the strikers. And you know who I’d go for? Adam Wharton.”21-year-old Wharton is currently at Crystal Palace, having arrived from Blackburn Rovers in January 2024 for £22.5million, with his performances so good that he forced his way into England’s Euro 2024 squad.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSScoring goals seems to United’s biggest problem, with Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee both struggling to shoulder the striking burden. As such, Ferdinand has his eyes on a striker that is tearing up the Turkish Super Lig this term.Rio Ferdinand calls out Roy Keane and Gary Neville’s takes on Man Utd vs Man City Ferdinand said: “We need [Victor] Osimhen”. “We need experience. We need someone who knows how to score. We need someone who can come and show these young strikers at Man United how to do it.”If I’m Man United, I’m making it happen. I want someone who knows their way around the pitch at an elite level and knows how to score at the elite level consistently. Osimhen’s done that.”Osimhen, the 26-year-old Nigerian, scored 31 times in all competitions as Napoli ended a 33-year drought for a Serie A title in 2022-23, and he hit 17 the season after that. However, he fell out with the Italian side, and was shipped out on loan to Galatasaray, where he has netted 26 goals for the Turkish league leaders.Adam Wharton has caught Ferdinand’s eyeVictor Osimhen could be the answer to Man Utd’s goalscoring woesCredit: GettySunSport reported previously that Napoli and United could strike a stunning swap deal that sees Marcus Rashford and Osimhen move in opposite directions, when Rashford’s loan deal at Aston Villa expires at the end of the current campaign.Ferdinand identified Matheus Cunha as his third top target, focusing on the Brazilian’s uncertain future at Wolves as a key reason to pursue a deal. Ferdinand said: “Another one I’d go and buy is Cunha. “He’s made it clear that he wants to leave so I’d go and get Cunha.”The forward threw his future at Molineux into doubt last month, admitting that he was eyeing “the next step”, despite penning a new four-and-a-half year deal with the Black Country outfit in February. Cunha has 13 goals in 26 Premier League appearances this term, and his goalscoring knack, as well as his versatility across the frontline, could make him an ideal signing for Amorim. The final name that Ferdinand presented was a former Manchester City academy prospect, who has since made his name in the Bundesliga as one of the continent’s leading right wing-backs. Ferdinand added: “You know who else I’d go and get? [Jeremie] Frimpong at right wing back.”   Read More on The SunFrimpong, the Netherlands international, currently plies his trade at Bayer Leverkusen, and has been touted as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool. The 24-year-old has featured 43 times in all competitions for Xabi Alonso’s Bundesliga champions, laying on 11 assists and scoring four goals.Matheus Cunha is eyeing a move away from WolvesCredit: GettyJeremie Frimpong has lit up the Bundesliga with LeverkusenCredit: EPA More

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      ‘I really thought he was losing it’ – Peter Schmeichel reveals defining moment he doubted Sir Alex Ferguson

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      FORMER Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has opened up about the one moment in time where he DOUBTED Sir Alex Ferguson. Schmeichel was an integral part of United’s winning machine during his eight seasons under Ferguson between 1991 and 1999. Former Man Utd goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has revealed the defining moment that left him questioning Sir Alex Ferguson’s decision-makingCredit: GettySchmeichel opened up about the historic Treble-winning team on That Peter Crouch podcastHe won five league titles and finished on the ultimate high of a Champions League triumph to complete a historic Treble in his final season.But it was not all plain sailing for the giant Dane at Old Trafford, after fights with Fergie and Roy Keane caused mayhem at times.Yet Ferguson relied on Schmeichel – a Euro 1992 winner with Denmark – to start between the sticks for nearly a decade.There is no doubt that Schmeichel respects “The Boss” and cherishes the unbelievable memories they spent together.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSBut the former stopper has revealed details about the one point in time where thought Fergie was losing his marbles.The 61-year-old told That Peter Crouch podcast: “The first time, where I really thought the guy was losing it and not understanding what he was doing, was in the summer of 1995.”When three players, who would start every game if they were fit, Mark Hughes, Paul Ince and Andrei Kanchelskis, left the club and no-one came in.”And he puts five kids in the first team squad – he puts Nicky, Gary, Phil, Scholesy and Becks.Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plusin-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford”Ryan was already in the first team dressing room, so he would’ve been the sixth.”But you’re thinking what’s going on here? And of course, we open up with a defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park.Man Utd’s secret weapon in Treble-winning season revealed as star who played ‘bigger role than people give credit for'”But the boys were great and I mainly thought it was strange that he didn’t bring at least one player in during the summer.”It seems Schmeichel inadvertently and initially agreed with Liverpool great Alan Hansen who famously uttered: “you can’t win anything with kids” after that season opening defeat.But, of course, Ferguson’s young team went onto win the Premier League and FA Cup in that 1995/1996 season.The Dane also revealed United’s shock Treble-winning secret weapon away from the pitch that nobody really knows about.He identified club debutant Dwight Yorke as one of the ‘forgotten’ men. More

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      Champions League best second-leg comeback wins as Real Madrid forced to make history vs Arsenal to reach semi-finals

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      ARSENAL took a giant leap towards their first ever major European trophy by battering Real Madrid 3-0 on a barely-believable evening in North London.Declan Rice scored two world-class free-kicks to give the Gunners the upper hand, before Mikel Merino grabbed a third.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickCredit: GettyDeclan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickCredit: GettyLos Blancos were left utterly shellshocked with the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham outclassed at the Emirates.But write off Real at your peril… the Spanish giants have won the European Cup a record 15 times.Carlo Ancelotti has won the Champions League five times as a boss, while lifting two European Cups as a player.If anyone can inspire a comeback, you’d back the Italian legend.READ MORE SPORT STORIESAnd Real certainly wouldn’t be the first team to mount a jaw-dropping second-leg comeback.SunSport takes a look at some of the best…Ajax 2 Tottenham 3 – May 8, 2019Having lost the first leg of their semi-final in North London 1-0, Spurs were by no means dead and buried.However, future Premier League stars Matthijs de Ligt and Hakim Ziyech scored early in the second leg to give Ajax a surely unassailable 3-0 aggregate lead.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBut Lucas Moura would inspire one of the most remarkable turnarounds in history in the second half.The Brazilian scored twice in four minutes shortly after half-time to give Tottenham a sniff of glory.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickAnd, with the away goals rule still in place, Moura scored in the 96TH-MINUTE to complete his hat-trick and, more importantly, send Spurs into the final.Unfortunately for Mauricio Pochettino’s side, they would go on to lose 2-0 to Liverpool in the final.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickCredit: ReutersLiverpool 4 Barcelona 0 – May 7, 2019Spurs’ win was arguably all the more remarkable given what had happened just 24 hours at Anfield. Who could forget “corner taken quickly…”Liverpool had lost their semi-final first leg 3-0 in Barcelona after goals from former star Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi (two).The Reds were without Mo Salah and Roberto Firmino for the clash, and started with a front three of Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi and Sadio Mane.The idea of scoring three times against Barca seemed impossible – even on a big European night in front of the Kop.Origi got Liverpool off to a dream start within seven minutes to claw one goal back – but Barcelona had some huge chances to score in the first half, only to be denied by Alisson.The game turned at half time, when Jurgen Klopp hauled off star left-back Andrew Robertson in favour of midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum.The Dutch star scored twice within three minutes at the start of the second half to level the tie on aggregate.With the away goals rule still active, Liverpool knew conceding would see them KO’d, with a tense atmosphere descending on Merseyside.In one of the most iconic moments in Champions League history, Trent Alexander-Arnold caught Barcelona napping as he took a corner quickly, with Origi sweeping home to send the Kop wild and seal a 4-0 win.Klopp’s side would go on to lift their sixth Champions League crown as Salah and Origi scored in a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickCredit: AFP or licensorsPSG 1 Man Utd 3 – March 6, 2019″Ole’s at the wheel”, cried Rio Ferdinand as the interim boss staged a remarkable Euro comeback.Having replaced Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first defeat was the 2-0 loss at Old Trafford in the first leg of Manchester United’s last 16 showdown.In the 107 preceding occasions where a team had lost 2-0 or more in the first leg, none had ever come back to win.But Romelu Lukaku set about changing history as he scored after just two minutes.However, Juan Bernat levelled to give PSG a 3-1 aggregate lead just eight minutes later.Lukaku grabbed another before the break, but United were unable to break the French giants down to grab what would be a winner, thanks to away goals.That was until Marcus Rashford converted his 94th-minute penalty – his first competitive spot kick for the club – as a youthful United featuring Tahith Chong and Mason Greenwood made it to the quarters.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickCredit: APRoma 3 Barcelona 0 – April 10, 2018″Roma have risen from their ruins” was the call from commentator Peter Drury after the Italian’s side unlikely comeback win.Having been battered 4-1 at the Nou Camp, Roma were expected to fall away with a whimper.But Edin Dzeko netted early on to inspire a flicker of hope, before Daniele De Rossi and Kostas Manolas – who both scored own goals in the first leg – got on the scoresheet again to send the crowd wild.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickCredit: EPABarcelona 6 PSG 1 – March 8, 2017″La Remontada” – The Comeback.PSG stormed to a 4-0 win at home and even “MSN” – Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar – wouldn’t be able to overturn such a deficit.Or so we thought…Suarez scored after just three minutes to set the tone, before a Layvin Kurzawa own goal made it 2-0 at the break.Messi slotted home a spot-kick soon after half-time, but Edinson Cavani appeared to have struck the final nail in the coffin by pulling one back.That goal made it 3-1 in the night, but 3-5 on aggregate, with Barcelona needing THREE due to away goals.As the clock ticked over to 87 minutes, an increasingly-desperate Barcelona were still hunting a surely-impossible treble.Neymar curled home a free kick to give the faintest of hopes as the Nou Camp erupted.But then, in the 91st minute, they were awarded a penalty – tucked away by Neymar.Unable to keep the Brazilian out of the game, PSG were stunned in the final 20 seconds of added time as Neymar floated a ball into the box and a stretching Sergi Roberto poked the ball home in one of the wildest finales to a football match in history.Declan Rice reveals Arsenal’s set-piece coach told him to CROSS… before firing stunning free-kickCredit: GettyDeportivo La Coruna 4 AC Milan 0 – April 7, 2004Delving a little further into the archives for this one, fallen giants Deportivo La Coruna shocked peak Milan in the 2004 quarter-finals.Milan won the first leg convincingly, as Kaka (two), Andriy Shevchenko and Andrea Pirlo all scored in an eight-minute span, after the Spaniards had taken a shock lead.The LaLiga side – now in the third tier – needed something special in the return leg and that’s exactly what they got.Read More on The SunWalter Pandiani scored within five minutes to give them hope, before Valeron and Luque had wiped out the deficit before the break.Despite already leading on away goals, they then grabbed another with 15 minutes to play to kill the match off completely and reach the semis – where they lost 1-0 to the eventual champions, Jose Mourinho’s Porto.Deportivo La Coruna stunned a prime AC Milan team in a 2004 epicCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘I am gone anyway’ – Postecoglou says there is ‘general sentiment’ Spurs will sack him even if he WINS Europa League

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      ANGE POSTECOGLOU believes there is a “general sentiment” in football that he will be sacked by Spurs even if he wins the Europa League.The under-pressure Aussie appears in last-chance saloon territory as Spurs host Eintracht Frankfurt in their quarter-final first leg tomorrow.Ange Postecoglou gave a bleak update on his Spurs futureCredit: ReutersBe dumped out by the Germans and it could be curtains after an awful league campaign – or at least that is Postecoglou thinks the world expects to happen.But he insists proving his critics wrong is not a motivating factor and that he is hell-bent on turning things around, starting by seeing off a team third in the Bundesliga.Postecoglou said: “I think (it was written this week) that even if we win it, I’m gone anyway.“The only reason I mention it is because I think that is the general sentiment. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“I have said before, that is not what drives me. “I came to this club with a clear purpose and vision of what the club needed and what I could offer. “That is to change the way the team plays, to obviously rejuvenate the squad because it was a squad that was coming towards the end of a cycle and to bring success. “As long as I’m in this position, that’s always my focus irrespective of whatever noise there is or what may or may not be in the future. Most read in FootballBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK“I don’t see that, that should diminish my burning ambition, my desire and my determination to make that happen. Anything you achieve in life usually comes with a struggle. “Certainly everything I have achieved in my life has come with a struggle from a professional perspective. ‘People like you will be happy’ – Postecoglou snaps at Sky Sports reporter in ‘generational meltdown’ after Chelsea loss“This is just another struggle, but never through this struggle have I lost the will to fight for what I think is the right thing to do and I’ll continue to do that.”Spurs have slumped to 16 defeats in the Premier League this term.They went out of the Carabao Cup at the semi-final stage and early on in the FA Cup, meaning the only way to save their season is in the Europa League.It also remains their last chance to qualify for Europe – and possibly to save Postecoglou’s job.Fulham boss Marco Silva and Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola are understood to have admirers at Spurs if a change is made.While German reports identified Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner – who guided Frankfurt to the Europa League title in 2022 – as a possible target.Postecoglou has had a fractious relationship with Spurs supporters of late.But he hopes the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will be rocking tomorrow night to help his team through – like the fans of arch-rivals Arsenal did against Real Madrid on Tuesday.He added: “(That is) hugely important. “With every European game, whether you were watching last night (at Arsenal) or tonight, whoever is playing at home the atmosphere makes a big impact, absolutely it does. Read More on The Sun“We hope it is the same tomorrow night for us. We think if we can get the crowd going tomorrow night, and we have had nights like that this year, European nights have been good, the semi-final of the Carabao Cup first leg against Liverpool was really good. “We need that tomorrow night because in European football it is a big part of helping what are always tight ties for clubs to get an advantage.”Postecoglou has a fractious relationship with Spurs fans and is under mounting pressureCredit: Getty More

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      PSG vs Aston Villa LIVE: Champions League quarter-final updates as Unai Emery faces former side in mammoth clash

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      ASTON VILLA travel to PSG for the first leg of their huge Champions League quarter-final TONIGHT.Unai Emery spent two seasons in the French capital, but now he leads a Villa side searching for the final four of the Champions League.Les Parisiens will be tough to stop in their current form, having already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title and knocked Liverpool out in the round of 16.However, already in the FA Cup semi-final, the Villans will be looking to add a Champions League semi-final to their schedule this season.Kick-off time: 8pm BSTTV/live stream: TNT Sports 1 / discovery+PSG team: To follow…Aston Villa team: To follow…CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFollow Villa’s trip to Paris with our live blog below…Rashford resurgenceMarcus Rashford looked as though his career was tailing off before he even turned 30. However, while United’s form remain tumultuous, Rashford’s has started to rise.He joined Villa on loan from United in January, although reports suggest United have no intention of integrating Rashford back into the side, so it could become permanent. It took a while for him to find the net for Villa, but he scored a brace against Preston in the FA Cup, and followed it up with a goal against Brighton.Rashford now has three in three.The former United man also has fond memories from Pairs, scoring a decisive penalty for the side back in 2019.His penalty put United through 3-3 on away goals. Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedThe most dangerous player in Europe?From a young age, Ousmane Dembele has been highly rated across Europe. He joined Borussia Dortmund – who have built a reputation for developing talent – and thrived in the Bundesliga.So much so that in 2017, Barcelona paid over £100million to prize him out of Germany, and replace Neymar.He did somewhat struggle in Spain, but this season has been a completely different story. Dembele has 32 goals and eight assists in 40 games – meaning he is running at a current tally of a contribution EVERY game.He was superb against Liverpool, scoring the goal to send the game to penalties, which they ultimately won. Can PSG’s star man deliver on the biggest stage once again?Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedCan Marco Asensio play tonight?Since moving to the Midlands from Paris, Marco Asensio has been a revelation for Unai Emery’s side. BUT – there is the obvious problem, normally loanees cannot play against their parent club.With eight goals and one assist in 11 games, Emery would have been hoping Asensio is available. And – he is – Asensio CAN play for Villa tonight against PSG.In fact, there is no hard feelings between the clubs about Asensio. PSG manager, Luis Enrique, said: “I am delighted he can play,” clearly indicating he is pleased Asensio found a place to showcase his ability. Credit: Jessica Hornby/SportimageCopy linkCopiedTeam newsBoth sides will be at almost full strength for tonight’s clash. However, in a HUGE blow for PSG, they will be without captain and star defender Marquinhos through suspension.Lee Kang-in will also miss out for PSG through injury.Enrique rested Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Bradely Barcola and Ousmane Dembele for the sides title deciding 1-0 win over Angers, so expect all to start.Aston Villa will miss only Leon Bailey and Ross Barkley through injury. However, Emery does have a decision to make up top. Ollie Watkins is without a goal since March 8, whereas Rashford has three in his last three.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedFirst time?This is the FIRST time that PSG and Aston Villa have met in the Champions League in history. Despite PSG having boasted players as good as Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi in their history, it is Villa who hold the only Champions League title between the two.Emery’s side qualified for the knockout stages by finishing eighth in the Champions League table, whereas PSG had to go through a qualifier.Luis Enrique’s side ended up beating Brest, scoring 10 goals over two legs, and beat Liverpool in the round of 16. Villa eased beyond Club Brugge, winning 6-1 over two legs. They will need more of the same domination if they are to have any chance against the French champions. Credit: Jessica Hornby / SportimageCopy linkCopiedA familiar faceUnai Emery is returning to the side he once managed tonight. He only won the title once in two seasons, but was unlucky to come up against a Monaco side that possessed players such as Bernardo Silva, Falcao, and one Kylian Mbappe.He was also in the dugout for Barcelona’s famous 6-1 comeback against PSG at the Camp Nou. But – if they’re keeping count, Emery was in charge when Neymar made the switch from Barcelona.Credit: GettyCopy linkCopiedThe city of loving knockout footballWelcome to SunSport’s coverage of Villa against PSG in the Champions League quarter-final.Aston Villa have already booked themselves into a semi-final this season, preparing for a trip to the capital at Wembley to take on Crystal Palace in the FA Cup semi-finals.The travel to another capital today, but rather than the English capital – it is the French capital.Unai Emery is familiar with PSG, having been a manager there for two seasons. PSG now have all their focus on winning the Champions League for the first time in their history, as they have already wrapped up the Ligue 1 title.With Ousmane Dembele at the helm, Luis Enrique’s side have been unstoppable this season. His side already have an English scalp, after knocking out champions elect Liverpool in the round of 16.SunSport has you covered for all of the play-by-play action from the French capital tonight. Copy linkCopied More