Mostafa Mohamed, left, of Galatasaray battles for the ball with Barcelona's Pedri in Europa League round of 16 action. Getty Images Barcelona were held to a lacklustre, goalless draw against Galatasaray in the first leg of their round-of-16 match at the Camp Nou on Thursday. Xavi Hernandez's side booked passage into the last-16 with a decisive 4-2 win over Napoli in their playoff round second ...Full Story »

The Blues owner has had his assets frozen after being accused by the UK Government of aiding Russia's Ukraine offensive Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the United Kingdom Government, which will freeze his overseas assets, including Chelsea Football Club. On March 10, it was announced that Chelsea owner Abramovich, alongside six other high net-worth Russians, would be issued with an a...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players for handling “another level of distraction” to win 3-1 at Norwich on Thursday.The Blues took to the field at Carrow Road hours after learning owner Roman Abramovich had been sanctioned by the UK Government and had his assets frozen.It meant Chelsea required a special licence to fulfil this midweek clash, but goals by Trevoh Chalobah, ...Full Story »

Chelsea overcame the chaos of a turbulent day off the pitch to grind out a 3-1 win at Norwich and stay in the driving seat for Champions League qualification.The Blues took to the field at Carrow Road hours after learning owner Roman Abramovich had been sanctioned by the UK Government and had his assets frozen.It meant Chelsea required a special licence to fulfil this midweek clash, but goals by...Full Story »

Walsall striker Lee Tomlin will hope for another chance to show what he can do as promotion-chasing Sutton head for the Banks’s Stadium on Saturday.The 33-year-old made his first start for the club since his arrival last month in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Barrow and will be determined to nail down a place in the starting line-up.January signing Devante Rodney made a fifth appearance as ...Full Story »

Coventry are without Jake Bidwell for their Championship clash against Sheffield United after learning the wing-back’s groin problem is more serious than first thought.Bidwell missed the midweek loss to Luton after being forced off against Swansea and scans have since revealed a muscle tear that could keep him out for six weeks.Jodi Jones is again doubtful after further problems with the k...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Paul Tisdale has decisions to make as he attempts to end a seven-game winless run against Sky Bet League Two high-fliers Newport.Tisdale fielded an unchanged side in last Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Leyton Orient in which the visitors twice took the lead only to be pegged back on both occasions.He had replaced defenders Scott Cuthbert and Luke O’Neill at half-time in the pr...Full Story »

Doncaster will be without Adam Clayton for their clash with Gillingham.The midfielder was dismissed after receiving a second yellow card in the 4-0 defeat to Cheltenham at the weekend.Cameron John is still expected to be sidelined with a back injury.John Bostock is also out as he recovers from an ankle injury.Gillingham midfielder Daniel Phillips will be unavailable for the trip to south Yorkshi...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be able to call on Josh Vela against Oxford after the midfielder completed a three-match suspension.The former Bolton man was sent off in last month’s defeat to Portsmouth and has missed the games against Burton, Rotherham and Cambridge – though with the Shrews unbeaten in those games, his immediate return is not assured.Shaun Whalley will also hope to return after be...Full Story »

Accrington will check on forward Josh Woods and defender Jay Rich-Baghuelou ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Charlton at the Wham Stadium.Woods, 21, made a first league start in the 4-0 defeat at Portsmouth, but picked up a foot problem, while Rich-Baghuelou (knee) also faces a late fitness test.Defender Mitch Clark is in the middle of a three-game ban following a red card against W...Full Story »

Paul Glatzel is pushing to start for Tranmere when they take on Mansfield on Friday.The 21-year-old forward came off the bench in Rovers’ 3-2 defeat to Northampton for his first appearance since early February following an injury lay-off.Jay Spearing has returned to training but Friday’s fixture will come too soon.There are no new injury concerns for Micky Mellon’s side as they...Full Story »

Birmingham have received positive news on the defensive front ahead of their Sky Bet Championship clash with Hull.Manchester United loanee Teden Mengi, who has missed the last four matches with a hamstring problem, is fit again and available along with Jeremie Bela, who sat out the victory over Bristol City last weekend through illness.Maxime Colin is also very close to a return but Saturday&rsq...Full Story »

Barnsley are set to again be without Aaron Leya Iseka for Saturday’s clash with Fulham.The Tykes had been hoping the striker would be back in action by now but he has suffered a setback and is not likely to be available.Aapo Halme, who has made only one appearance since September, could return to the squad having sat out the midweek draw with Stoke.Head coach Poya Asbaghi could rotate his ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED star Bruno Fernandes enjoyed a reunion with his former Sporting Lisbon pals earlier today. The Portuguese club, who the 27-year-old left for Old Trafford in January 2020, are in town for their Champions League dead-rubber against Man City. Bruno Fernandes was spotted visiting his old Sporting Lisbon pals earlier today Para sempre Leão 💚@B_Fernandes8 visitou hoje o ...Full Story »

The former Paris Saint-Germain boss took the reins midway through last season and stresses that he hopes to remain at the club Thomas Tuchel has shut down suggestions he could follow outgoing Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, with the German insisting he is happy at Stamford Bridge. The former Paris Saint-Germain boss took the reins midway through last season from club legend Frank Lampard and...Full Story »

Chelsea have begun talks with French midfielder N'Golo Kante over a new deal until 2025. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, talks between Kante's team and Chelsea have begun, with a view of extending his current deal, which is due to expire next year. Chelsea are unlikely to find a player of Kante's skillset without paying a sizeable fee, so renewing his deal is a smart move from the London club. ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola reflected with satisfaction after Manchester City formally confirmed their Champions League quarter-final place on Wednesday.The Premier League leaders had all but secured progress with their 5-0 thrashing of Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of their last-16 tie last month but they still needed to finalise the matter in the return.They did that with little alarm as they played out ...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson felt his team had given themselves a great chance of making the top six after the cinch Premiership split following a last-gasp 1-0 victory at Dundee.Connor Ronan’s header moved the Paisley side to within a point of fourth-placed Hibernian and gave Robinson his first win since succeeding Jim Goodwin as manager last month.The former Motherwell boss said: &...Full Story »

Manchester City were hardly tested as they formally confirmed their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon.After winning the first leg of the last-16 tie 5-0 last month, City barely got out of second gear in Wednesday’s return at the Etihad Stadium.Gabriel Jesus did have a goal disallowed while Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling also worked vi...Full Story »

Ki-Jana Hoever has joined Nelson Semedo on the Wolves treatment table ahead of the visit of Watford.Hoever was brought into the side last weekend to face Crystal Palace after it was confirmed fellow right-back Nelson Semedo would be sidelined for a month with a hamstring injury, but the young Dutchman lasted just 25 minutes before being substituted.A hamstring strain means Hoever will miss out a...Full Story »