ReutersAtletico Madrid on cusp of La Liga glory
Atletico Madrid will be crowned La Liga champions this weekend if they beat mid-table Osasuna and local rivals Real Madrid drop points at Granada on Thursday or Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Diego Simeone's side, who suffered a mid-season blip having had a 10-point cushion over their rivals in February, have managed to stay top throughout largely thanks to chasers Real and Barcelona failing to capitalise on their slip-ups. "If last week I was nervous, imagine what it's like a week later," Simeone said.
The IndependentPremier League clubs to no longer play Saturday lunchtime after Champions League on Wednesday
Champions League clubs who play on Wednesday nights could still be selected in BT Sport’s evening slot, however – a move which may appease managers but is unlikely to please travelling supporters
The IndependentAshley Cole reveals fears over Bukayo Saka being ‘used and abused’ by Arsenal
Cole has admitted Saka will find it hard to be a ‘top player’ because of his versatility
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