Pep Guardiola refused to be drawn into a row with England boss Gareth Southgate over the injuries that have ruled John Stones and Kyle Walker out of Manchester City’s crucial Premier League title clash with Arsenal.
Liverpool's hopes of luring Xabi Alonso back to Anfield were dashed on Friday with the Spaniard deciding to stay put at Bayer Leverkusen, who he has on course for a first ever Bundesliga title.Alonso's decision to remain with Leverkusen, who are unbeaten in 38 games in all competitions this season, ends Liverpool's hopes his arrival would soften the blow of Klopp's impending departure.
Whether Arsenal’s season is looked back upon positively or negatively now rests on one pivotal game: Sunday’s Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup final against Chelsea.
The Spaniard is staying at Bayer Leverkusen after rejecting the chance to manage Liverpool or Bayern Munich – but there is sense to playing the long game, and it could be Real Madrid who benefit most