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Freiburg are on the cusp of reaching their first-ever major European semi-final after defeating Celta Vigo 3-0 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg. Captain Vincenzo Grifo led the way with a stunning finish before Niklas Beste and Matthias Ginter got in on the act to see the Bundesliga secure a healthy first-leg advantage at […] The post Freiburg 3-0 Celta Vigo: Grifo scores stunner in dominant first leg display appeared first on Soccer News.

Ollie Watkins' second-half brace helped give Aston Villa a comfortable 3-1 lead over Bologna heading into next week's Europa League quarterfinal second leg at Villa Park.

Aston Villa moved a step closer to the Europa League semi-finals with a 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna, courtesy of a brace from Ollie Watkins. After a promising start at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, Emery’s side survived a scare as Santiago Castro bundled over the line from a deflection off Konsa, though the goal was swiftly […] The post Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa: Emery´s side deliver triple strike to put one foot in semi-finals appeared first on Soccer News.

Bologna 1-3 Aston Villa: Ezri Konsa was also on target for the visitors who weathered an early storm to take a two-goal cushion into the second leg

⚽ Europa League news from the first leg; kick-off 8pm BST ⚽ Porto 1-1 Nottm Forest – live | Join us on Bluesky | Mail Taha The players are out. The DJ presses play on the Unai Emery anthem. Federico Bernardeschi has just a couple of goals in Serie A for Bologna this season – but he’s their leading man in the Europa League, with five this campaign. He scored in both legs of their last-16 triumph against Roma.

Ollie Watkins' second-half brace helped give Aston Villa a comfortable 3-1 lead over Bologna heading into next week's Europa League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park.

NOTTINGHAM FOREST were helped by a scarcely believable own goal on their Europa League trip to Porto. Martim Fernandes was the clumsy customer who put into his own net from all of 40 YARDS out for the home side. And it brought Forest back into the game just moments after they had fallen behind to...

Vitor Pereira's side could still win European silverware despite also hanging on for dear life in the Premier League's relegation battle - here's how to watch the Europa League clash LIVE.

On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League. Liverpool’s quarter-final hopes are in jeopardy after a 2–0 first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Slot’s side failed to register a shot on target in a disappointing performance in Paris. Slot defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench, saying there was little chance of scoring. Luis Enrique praised PSG’s creativity, with goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia coming from open play. Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions suffer following a 2–0 home loss to Atletico Madrid. Hansi Flick criticised VAR after a controversial handball incident that did not result in a penalty. Pau Cubarsi’s red card proved decisive as Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico in control. Europa League quarter-final action includes Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in important first-leg ties. Troy Parrott looks to continue AZ Alkmaar’s Europa Conference League run against Shakhtar Donetsk. Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah faces another injury setback ahead of their clash with Fiorentina. Off The Ball returns with live League of Ireland commentary as St. Patrick’s Athletic host Shamrock Rovers. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

After impressing during his loan spell with Aston Villa in the Premier League last season, Marco Asensio (182cm/6’0”, 76kg/167lbs) ended up making a permanent move from Paris Saint-Germain to Fenerbahçe for a reported €7.5m fee on the first of September. At the time of writing, Asensio has made 24 goal contributions in 24 Turkish Süper […] The post Marco Asensio Scout Report At Fenerbahçe 2025/2026: Reasserting Elite Playmaking Quality – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

The race for this year’s Europa League title is heating-up, with both of England’s sides firmly in the mix. Keep reading below to find out how to secure your tickets for both Aston Vill…

Two camps who will get their respective Europa League quarter-final adventures underway on Thursday night, Freiburg will welcome Celta Vigo to Germany for their first-leg battle. Suffering a spectacular late collapse against reigning Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on their return from March’s international break last weekend, Freiburg will know the importance of claiming an immediate […] The post Freiburg vs Celta Vigo Bet Builder Tips – 4/1 Europa League Special, Analysis & Predictions appeared first on Soccer News.

The New Zealand striker provides a welcome boost as Forest face crunch games in the league and in Europe Nobody has scored more goals in the Europa League this season than Igor Jesus and yet the overwhelming source of interest surrounding Nottingham Forest on arrival in northern Portugal on Wednesday was another striker. Only Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak outscored Chris Wood in the Premier League last season and the New Zealand frontman has been slowly building fitness and working towards a long-awaited first-team return. All eyes were on Wood at last weekend’s interactive open-training session, staged at the City Ground. He has been ticking off different targets since knee surgery in December and at the end of last month the 34-year-old made a welcome goalscoring comeback 11 minutes into his return to action for Forest under-21s against Newcastle, in modest surroundings at Loughborough University’s stadium in front of a crowd totalling a couple of hundred: students, Forest fans, a few from the north-east.

It’s a huge night of European football with Europa and Conference taking place across the continent and we have a trio of wagers which make up our best bets of the day. GET £40 IN FREE BETS W…

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Both Aston Villa and their head coach Unai Emery have plenty of pedigree on the European stage, and the Spaniard intends to write another chapter in the Europa League. Villa will face Bologna in the quarter-finals of UEFA’s second-tier club competition, with the first leg of that tie taking place in Italy on Thursday. Villa […] The post Emery wants to see European history repeat itself with Aston Villa appeared first on Soccer News.

Vitor Pereira knows he still needs to strike a balance between Nottingham Forest’s Premier League survival bid and their quest for Europa League glory. Forest travel to the Estadio Do Dragao on Thursday to face Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie, days before welcoming Aston Villa to the City Ground. […] The post Pereira still trying to juggle Forest´s Premier League and European commitments appeared first on Soccer News.

Nottingham Forest are yet to receive any formal bids for Elliot Anderson but are braced for offers before the World Cup, talkSPORT understands. Anderson is the leading target for Manchester City an…

Florian Grillitsch’s sublime backheel was cancelled out by a Cucho Hernandez penalty as Braga and Real Betis drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. Betis were slow out of the traps at the Estadio Municipal de Braga, but they soon gained a foothold in the game and deserved to leave […] The post Braga 1-1 Real Betis: Hernandez penalty salvages first-leg draw appeared first on Soccer News.

The English Premier League has officially guaranteed a minimum of five entrants for next season's UEFA Champions League following Arsenal’s 1-0 victory over Sporting CP.

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Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and the Premier League. Arsenal take a first-leg advantage after a late 1-0 win away to Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. Substitute Kai Havertz scores stoppage-time winner in Lisbon. Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal’s bench impact ahead of the second leg. Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabéu. Goals from Luis Díaz and Harry Kane give Bayern the edge. Kylian Mbappé pulls one back after a cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Vincent Kompany insists Bayern will not sit back in the return leg. Antonio Rüdiger says Madrid’s goal could prove vital. Liverpool travel to face Paris Saint-Germain in tonight’s quarter-final first leg. Arne Slot warns Liverpool must improve after recent poor form. Luis Enrique says there is no favourite between PSG and Liverpool. Europa League quarter-finals begin with Sporting Braga hosting Real Betis. Discussion around Benfica prospect Jaden Umeh and a potential Ireland call-up. Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick backed by Amad Diallo. Tribute paid to Romanian football legend Mircea Lucescu following his passing aged 80. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The Premier League has guaranteed itself a fifth Champions League slot for next season. English sides have been rewarded for their place in the UEFA Coefficient Table by being handed a European Per…

Plus: teams who went out of Europe without losing a game, and rare competitive meetings Mail us with your questions and answers “What’s the furthest a team has gone in Europe while being relegated in the same season?” wonders Matt Reilly. This question was probably asked in reference to Tottenham, who were still in the Champions League at the time, but it’s still relevant to some of this year’s quarter-finalists. Nottingham Forest are three points above the relegation places in the Premier League; Fiorentina only have a five-point cushion in Serie A. Real Zaragoza 2001-02, first round; 2007-08, first round Alavés 2002-03, second round Celta Vigo 2006-07, last 16 Real Zaragoza 2007-08, first round Real Betis 2013-14, last 16 Espanyol 2019-20, last 32 Blackburn Rovers 1998-99, Uefa Cup first round Bradford City 2000-01, Intertoto semi-final Ipswich Town 2001-02, Uefa Cup third round Ruda Hvezda Brno 1960-61, Cup Winners’ Cup Dynamo Zilina 1961-62, Cup Winners’ Cup Espanyol 1961-62. Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Napoli 1962-63, Cup Winners’ Cup Bayern Munich 1962-63, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1. FC Magdeburg 1965-66, Cup Winners’ Cup Lyn 1968-69, Cup Winners’ Cup Beroe Stara Zagora 1973-74, Cup Winners’ Cup Real Betis 1977-78, Cup Winners’ Cup Bologna 1990-91, Uefa Cup First round Artmedia Bratislavia (2-2 away, 3-1 home) Group stage Sparta Prague (2-0 away), Zulte Waregem (6-2 home), Ajax (2-0 away), Austria Wien (1-0 home) Last 32 Livorno (2-1 away, 2-0 home) Last 16 Maccabi Haifa (0-0 away, 4-0 home) Quarter-final Benfica (3-2 home, 0-0 away) Semi-final Werder Bremen (3-0 home, 2-1 away) Final Sevilla 2-2 (1-3 pens)

Bayern Munich and Freiburg's European ties against Spanish opposition in the 2025/26 quarter-finals will be extra important as the Bundesliga look to secure an extra UEFA Champions League qualifying spot for the following season.

A pair of Champions League quarter-finals are the headline contests this midweek, with Liverpool in France to face reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona hosting Atletico Madrid in an…

The Soccer Sharps betting podcast takes on Europa League football for the first time this season! Hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan, preview each first leg match of the Europa League quarter-finals, delivering expert analysis and advice while sharing their predictions. The show closes out with best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 04:23 Braga vs Real Betis 08:02 Bologna vs Aston Villa 12:42 FC Porto vs Nottingham Forest 19:22 SC Freiburg vs Celta Vigo 23:20 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelly Cates is joined by Andros Townsend, as well as John Murray and Matt Upson from Lisbon, to react to Arsenal's late 1-0 win over Sporting. The team discuss Arsenal's impact subs as Martinelli and Havertz combine to score a 91st minute winner for Arteta, who says "we deserve it." David Raya also pulled out a massive performance to keep Arsenal in the match in various stages in the second half. Then, Kelly is joined by reporters Maz Farookhi and Elizabeth Conway to reflect on Real Madrid's 2-1 loss at home v Bayern, before previewing Barcelona v Atletico Madrid. And finally, Ian Dennis and Paul Robinson join from Paris ahead of Liverpool's quarter-final against PSG on Wednesday. The team hear from Florian Wirtz, who says that he doesn't agree with van Dijk's comments about Liverpool "giving up"! Timecodes: 00:42 Reaction to Arsenal's late 1-0 win 13:18 Mikel Arteta reflects on his team's performance 15:07 Maz Farookhi & Elizabeth Conway discuss Real Madrid 1-0 Bayern 19:02 Barcelona v Atletico Madrid preview 22:46 Ian Dennis & Paul Robinson preview PSG v Liverpool 24:16 Florian Wirtz disagrees with van Dijk's "giving up" comments Live / BBC Sounds commentaries: Wed 2000 PSG v Liverpool in UCL, Thu 2000 Bologna v Aston Villa in UEL, Sat 1500 Brentford v Everton in PL, Sat 1500 Burnley v Brighton in PL (Sports Extra), Sat 1730 Liverpool v Fulham in PL, Sun 1400 Sunderland v Tottenham in PL, Sun 1400 Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa in PL (Sports Extra), Sun 1400 Crystal Palace v Newcastle United in PL (Sports Extra 2), Sun 1630 Chelsea v Manchester City in PL.

Kai Havertz came off the bench to score Arsenal's late winner at Sporting Lisbon and Theo Walcott insists the Gunners are far better when the German is starting

How Mikel Arteta treasured this win. All the tension that had built up in the Arsenal manager after devastating defeats in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup was suddenly released in the moment that Kai Havertz calmly slotted home from fellow substitute Gabriel Martinelli’s cross in the first minute of injury time and he set off on a celebration charge down the touchline, fists pumping. He had been a frustrated presence until then as Arsenal put in another anxious performance against a ­spirited Sporting side who could have established a precious lead ahead of next week’s second leg in north ­London if they had taken their chances. But having scored in the last round against his former club Bayer Leverkusen, once again it was Havertz who edged Arsenal closer to the last four for only the fourth time in their history.

European Nights returns as Rog and Rory Smith dive into the European slate. They start with the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, breaking down Bayern’s firepower against Madrid’s knockout-stage mystique and why this rivalry still defines Europe’s elite. Attention then turns to PSG vs Liverpool, where Arne Slot faces a defining rematch against the side that knocked Liverpool out last year, with questions growing over his future if they fall short again. Plus, a look at Porto’s resurgence under rising manager Francesco Farioli ahead of a heavyweight Europa League showdown and Rory’s food pick of the week. Sign up The Correspondent with Rory Smith here: https://mibcourage.co/4sQnKI2 Chapters: 00:00:00 - Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid Déjà vu 00:03:26 - How good are Bayern Munich? 00:06:58 - Real Madrid, UCL constants 00:09:43 - Predictions! 00:11:15 - PSG vs. Liverpool Again! 00:15:11 - Mo Salah’s Farewell Tour 00:18:37 - Arne Slot vs. PSG 00:22:30 - Predictions! 00:23:56 - Porto vs Nottingham Forest 00:27:15 - Rory’s Euro Food Tips See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Verdict: Ollie Watkins over 0.5 shots on target Best Odds: 7/10 Bookmaker: Luckster Getting their Europa League quarter-final adventure underway on Thursday night, Aston Villa will travel over to Italy when they meet Bologna for their first-leg showdown. Bologna Starting with the hosts, collecting a famous Europa League scalp last month as they send domestic […] The post Prediction: Bologna vs Aston Villa – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

Verdict: Rodrigo Zalazar Over 0.5 shots on target Best Odds: 17/20 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Two camps who will get their respective Europa League quarter-finals underway on Wednesday evening, Braga will welcome Real Betis to Portugal for their first-leg showdown. Braga Starting with the hosts, extending on their Europa League adventure last month as they mounted an […] The post Prediction: Braga vs Real Betis – Betting Tips, Team News, Key Facts appeared first on Soccer News.

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Morgan Rogers is open to leaving Aston Villa with Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool all targeting a move for the midfielder

Along with runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munch, Freiburg are the only German team still competing on three fronts at the business end of 2025/26.

This is not new to us AS Roma fans, a late season wobble and collapse when the club is in a good position, and they will end up playing catch up. We have seen this story before and how it plays out. The club is now looking in from the outside with Como, the… The post Analyzing the Roots of AS Roma’s Late-Season Collapse first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Paulo Fonseca arrived in Lyon after a negative experience at AC Milan, one that was not entirely his fault, but rather the fault of a nonexistent club, one of the worst in AC Milan’s history, and of a number of players who had never been with him from the start. Despite having proven himself a… The post How Paulo Fonseca got his groove back at Lyon first appeared on Breaking The Lines.

Eddie Gray believes great nephew Archie Gray needs to play as a central midfielder for Roberto De Zerbi to get the best out of him at Tottenham. Spurs currently sit seventeenth in the Premier Leagu…

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League, Europe and the international game. Bohemians aim to stay top of the League of Ireland Premier Division as they host Dundalk at Dalymount Park Dawson Devoy reacts to February Player of the Month award for Bohs and discusses Ireland squad ambitions Team news and key absences ahead of tonight’s crucial clash in Dublin Shamrock Rovers look to extend remarkable unbeaten run against Galway United at Tallaght Stadium Stephen Bradley praises Galway’s progress under John Caulfield ahead of their meeting Derry City, Drogheda United, Waterford and St. Pat’s all in action across a packed LOI schedule First Division fixtures including Cork City, UCD, Finn Harps and Kerry FC Troy Parrott shines for AZ Alkmaar with goal, assist and Man of the Match display in Europe Heimir Hallgrimsson calls for composure ahead of Ireland’s high-stakes playoff in Prague Europa League and Conference League roundup plus England squad call-ups from Thomas Tuchel Premier League preview, Manchester United praise for Bruno Fernandes, and latest Chelsea developments Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

On the Weekender this week with David and James discussion features: * Man City v Crystal Palace won't now go into GW31 or 32 * Brentford 2-2 Wolves * CAF decision to award Morocco winners of AFCON * Tuesday Champions League round-up * Barcelona 7-2 Newcastle * Liverpool 4-0 Galatasaray * Tottenham 3-2 Atleti * Midtjylland 1-2 Forest * Larnaca 1-2 Palace * Europa League & Conference League round-up * GW31 Free Hit Drafts * GW31 Wildcard Drafts Later on Planet FPL: James presents the GW31 Deadline Stream, in partnership with FPL Team, exclusively on the Planet FPL YouTube Channel, at 530pm GMT Today on Patreon: The Differential Show GW31 Preview (IT+) & The GW31 Team News Stream (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153160352 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast? Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #FPL #PremierLeague #TheWeekender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.store/ Manchester United are interested in signing multiple midfielders in the summer to revolutionize our Midfield! Join Joe, Adam McKola and Stephen Howson to decide who the best trio is! Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you’re subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub 📱 Follow us over on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StretfordPaddck 📷 And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulltimedevils/ 🎙️ Listen to Our Podcast: https://podfollow.com/stretfordpaddock/ 👕 Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.store/ Go ahead and subscribe to get all of the latest Man United news, academy updates, transfer news, Manchester United fan reactions, podcasts, top 5’s on all things Man Utd, live watchalongs of Premier League, Champions League and Europa League, Highlights, Review and Analysis. Stretford Paddock began in 2019, but in July 2020 merged with Full Time Devils - the original and best Man United YouTube fan channel - which is why you may see old videos from FTD on this channel, but it’s still the same place to get all the MUFC content you know and love, from Howson, McKola, Jay Motty, Joe, and the gang! #ManUnited #ManchesterUnited #MUFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Republic of Ireland squad, Champions League and the Europa League. Heimir Hallgrimsson names his Republic of Ireland squad ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff showdown with Czechia in Prague. Squad update from Abbottstown includes returning faces and a potential new addition. Liverpool cruise into the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield. Goals from Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah highlight one of Liverpool’s standout performances of the season. Barcelona dismantle Newcastle in a dramatic 7-2 win on the night, sealing an 8-3 aggregate victory. Reaction from Hansi Flick and Eddie Howe after a chaotic and high-scoring European clash. Tottenham win under Igor Tudor but still exit the Champions League after a narrow aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid. Harry Kane hits a historic milestone, becoming the first English player to score 50 Champions League goals as Bayern advance. Quarter-final ties confirmed, including Liverpool vs PSG and Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich. Manchester United talking points: Michael Carrick backs his players for England recalls, while Gary Neville weighs in on the club’s managerial future. Europa League drama as Ferencvaros collapse against Braga, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest face decisive second legs. Wider football updates including Troy Parrott’s European hopes, Championship and WSL results, and FIFA discussions over Iran’s World Cup participation. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join