AFPArsenal, Liverpool fight to keep Premier League race alive
Arsenal have no time to dwell on their Champions League exit as they return to Premier League action this weekend with the chance to reclaim top spot.But last week's 2-0 home defeat by Aston Villa was a huge blow, compounded by their midweek Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Bayern Munich.
AFPHurting Barca bid to slow Madrid's title charge in Clasico
Barcelona must dust themselves down after Champions League defeat to try and slow Real Madrid's steady march towards the La Liga title in Sunday's Clasico.Defeat by PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals may have ended any chance of that happening, beyond a miracle comeback in La Liga.
AFPChelsea's 'Cold Palmer' heating up ahead of Man City reunion
Chelsea forward Cole Palmer has emerged as a Player of the Year contender thanks to a dazzling campaign that left Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to rue what might have been ahead of their reunion in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.Palmer has remained polite about the end of his 13-year association with City, but there can be little doubt knocking out the FA Cup holders would carry extra significance for the forward.
AFPBarca women's quadruple bid faces Chelsea Champions League challenge
Dominant European champions Barcelona aim to keep their quadruple quest on track when they face Chelsea in the Women's Champions League semi-finals on Saturday.With Ballon d'Or winners Aitana Bonmati and Alexia Putellas driving forces, the Catalans have reached six consecutive Champions League semi-finals.