Newcastle boss Eddie Howe defended his players after a Europa League place slipped from their grasp as they tried to secure a Champions League berth.The Magpies were dumped out of Europe all together as a result of their 2-1 home defeat by AC Milan on a night when they had one foot in the last 16 of the premier competition, then looked destined for the lesser only to end up empty-handed.Had the ...Full Story »

Gustaf Lagerbielke was the unlikely hero as Celtic finally ended their long wait for a Champions League win amid late drama in their dead rubber against Feyenoord at Parkhead.Luis Palma’s 33rd-minute penalty put the home side on track after the impressive Liam Scales had been brought down, but the Dutch champions levelled through Yankuba Minteh in the 82nd minute.However, substitute Lagerb...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed the performance of Micah Hamilton after the youngster’s dream debut in Manchester City’s Champions League win at Red Star Belgrade.The 20-year-old academy graduate and former ballboy marked his first senior appearance with a fine goal as the holders wrapped up the group stage with a 3-2 win in Serbia.He also won a penalty while fellow prospect Oscar Bobb got on t...Full Story »

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Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players to make sure they get straight back into the Champions League next season after a dismal European campaign ended in an early exit at the hands of Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.Kingsley Coman’s 70th-minute goal, laid on by Harry Kane, gave the Germans a 1-0 win and ensured United finished bottom of Group A – beaten to second place by FC...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag accepts he has to make the team better but he also called on the players to shoulder more responsibility.A 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich saw United’s European football ended by a bottom-place finish in their group with their lowest points return and highest number of defeats – both four.“We know we want to be more consistent; me as a manager...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal side have shown enough in the group stage to prove they can compete back in the Champions League.The Gunners drew 1-1 at PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday night in the final game of Group B – with both sides already assured of their place in the last 16 before kick-off in the Netherlands.Arteta made eight changes for the game and Eddie Nketiah’s first Champio...Full Story »

Jamal Musiala sent a warning to Manchester United ahead of their crucial Champions League clash against Bayern Munich by insisting the German champions need to bounce back from the heavy defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt by winning at Old Trafford. United need to beat Bayern on Tuesday and hope FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray draw to qualify for the round of 16. The Bundesliga side have already con...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted it was a “genuine dream” watching Arsenal’s dominant 6-0 victory over Lens at the Emirates Stadium which saw them qualify for the Champions League last 16.The Gunners topped Group B with a game to spare after they battered their French opponents with six different goalscorers.Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard s...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United are conceding too many goals but refused to blame Andre Onana despite the goalkeeper’s errors at Galatasaray severely damaging their chances of Champions League progression.Having lost three of four Group A games, Wednesday’s key clash in Istanbul began in dream fashion as Alejandro Garnacho’s early effort was followed up by a Bruno Fernandes...Full Story »