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United are sixth in the table, three points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and one behind Arsenal heading into Sunday’s league trip to Huddersfield Town, and the club could finish outside the top four for the fourth time in six seasons. (Photo: AP)

'Champions League is where this club should always be': Herrera on top-4 finish

Ander Herrera urged his team mates to stay focused for the final two matches as they play catch up for a Premier League top-four finish.

05 May 2019 1:38 PM

Liverpool travel to a Newcastle side managed by former Reds boss Rafael Benitez a point behind Premier League leaders Manchester City. (Photo: AP)

Liverpool's Naby Keita out for rest of the season

Keita limped off midway through the first half of Liverpool's 3-0 loss to Barcelona at the Camp Nou.

03 May 2019 4:20 PM

Liverpool matched Barcelona in the first half, dominated them early in the second and could still have left with an away goal after Messi's brilliant brace, only for Mohamed Salah to hit the post. (Photo: AFP)

'I knew Messi's a world class player and he's unstoppable': Klopp

Klopp could only smile after Messi's curling shot nestled in the top corner but this result was harsh on his side.

02 May 2019 1:15 PM

Klopp’s side had their chances too with James Milner having two shots saved and Mohamed Salah striking the post. (Photo: AFP)

'I am happy with the performance but not happy with the result': Klopp

Liverpool went in 1-0 down in the first half, Messi struck twice including a superb long-range free kick.

02 May 2019 10:50 AM

Barca’s South American duo of Suarez and Messi showed little mercy whenever they sniffed out a chance and condemned Juergen Klopp’s side to their first defeat in any competition since January with some ruthless finishing. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Barcelona's Messi blasts away Liverpool to a 3-0 defeat

Barca captain Messi scored the second goal in the 75th minute, chesting the ball down on the rebound and dribbling it over the line

02 May 2019 9:23 AM

Many English fans flocked to the Reial square on Tuesday, ahead of the Champions League semi-final between Liverpool and Barcelona. Fans were seen hanging the banners from the railings and chanted club anthem after which the events quickly escalated. A group of visitors were caught on video pushing the local bystanders into a fountain while others watched and laughed. (Photo: ANI)

Liverpool CEO urges fans to behave themselves before Barca Liverpool UCL clash

It is being speculated that Liverpool fans have been arrested in Barcelona after allegedly assaulting staff at the Placa Reial hotel.

01 May 2019 4:53 PM

Klopp’s Liverpool will be facing Barcelona in the semi-finals of Champions League on May 2. (Photo: AFP)

'From the players I've seen, Messi would be the number one,' says Klopp

The 51-year-old even opined over the much-debated argument, which is, whether Ronaldo is better or Messi.

01 May 2019 3:23 PM

Van de Beek was superb and even overshadowed Barcelona-bound fellow midfielder Frenkie de Jong. (Photo: AFP)

Ajax coach Ten Hag praises the team after their win against Spurs

Donny van de Beek’s well-taken 15th minute goal put Ajax firmly in the driving seat against a disappointing Spurs side.

01 May 2019 12:52 PM

Pochettino's side made a dismal start as Donny van de Beek put Ajax ahead after just 15 minutes at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

'We made mistake, made wrong formations, were a little sloppy': Pochettino

Tottenham were hamstrung by the absence of injured striker Harry Kane and suspended forward Son Heung-min.

01 May 2019 12:48 PM

Tottenham badly missed injured striker Harry Kane and the suspended Son Heung-min and managed only one shot on target. (Photo: AFP)

UCL 2018-19: Donny van de Beek scores early goals to give ajax 1-0 win over Spurs

Erik ten Hag’s youthful Ajax side were too energetic for a laboured Spurs team who hardly got a kick in the opening 25 minutes.

01 May 2019 9:21 AM

De Gea has made a number of uncharacteristic mistakes in recent games, including one that allowed Chelsea to equalise in Sunday’s 1-1 draw that dented sixth-placed United’s chances of finishing in the top four. (Photo: AFP)

'Sometimes you have to take someone out the firing line': Ian wright on De Gea's form

De Gea’s contract was due to expire this year before United activated a one-year extension.

30 Apr 2019 12:47 PM

It was ten years ago Alex Ferguson dubbed them the best team he had ever faced but those left from Barcelona's iconic generation still have work to do. Three remain and when Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique line up against Liverpool on Wednesday, they may wonder if this could be their best chance of another, and perhaps final, Champions League triumph. (Photo: Uefa champions league/ Twitter))

Barcelona look to add 6th UCL trophy, Messi could add 4th UCL title

When Ernesto Valverde took charge at the start of last season, Barcelona were wounded by consecutive Super Cup defeats to Real Madrid.

30 Apr 2019 12:19 PM

Tottenham reached this stage after a stunning away-goals victory over Manchester City in the quarter-finals. (Photo: AFP)

Pochettino considers Barcelona as favourites to win the Champions League

The manager will be without both Harry Kane and Son Heung-min for first-leg Champions League semi-final against Ajax.

30 Apr 2019 11:28 AM

Robertson's 11 assists have equalled the Premier League record for a defender and Alexander-Arnold is not far behind, with nine. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool's flying full-backs ready for Barca test

With 24 assists between them in all competitions, right-back Alexander-Arnold and left-back Robertson are pivotal figures in Klopp's plan.

30 Apr 2019 11:03 AM

Solskjaer was unbeaten in his first 12 league games in charge but United have since lost four of their last six matches, handing Arsenal and Chelsea the advantage in the race for the top four. (Photo: Twitter)

'We’re still in the race for top four despite the emotional season': Solskjaer

Solskjaer has been reeling in their rivals but after some poor games recently Manu are 6th with 3 games to go, 3 points behind Chelsea.

26 Apr 2019 6:01 PM

Real Madrid were mathematically ruled out of the title race after Barcelona beat Alaves on Tuesday while Atletico Madrid look likely to finish above them too for a second consecutive year. (Photo: AP)

La Liga: Getafe holds Real Madrid to a goal-less draw

The draw leaves Madrid 15 points behind the soon-to-be champions, just 48 hours before Barcelona's 26th title celebrations.

26 Apr 2019 11:56 AM

United had a devastating game at Goodison Park and the Reds only had one shot on target. (Photo: AFP)

United stars may consider to leave if the club fails to achieve top-four finish

United is currently sitting sixth on the points table, fighting for a Champions League spot with Chelsea and Arsenal.

23 Apr 2019 3:44 PM

Valverde is likely to give winger Ousmane Dembele a run out as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury suffered last month. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona coach Valverde expecting to seal La Liga before the clash against Liverpool

If they beat Alaves and Atletico Madrid fail to win against Valencia 24 hours later, then Barca will be crowned champions on Wednesday.

23 Apr 2019 9:42 AM

Chilean forward Sanchez has been hampered by injury problems since joining United in early 2018, and has only managed five starts in all competitions since Solskjaer took over. (Photo: AFP)

Solskjaer looking to rebuild United: Alexis Sanchez's future in dilemma

United were outplayed in a 4-0 aggregate defeat by Barcelona in the Champions League, while they are well off the pace in Premier League.

21 Apr 2019 5:00 PM

Juventus have already won the league with five games to spare, and Ronaldo certainly would be eager to face Inter Milan and Torino in the upcoming weeks. (Photo: AFP)

'I will 1,000 percent be at Juventus next season': Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo has managed to score 19 goals and 8 assists in Seria A, putting him in the race of leading goal scorers and assist providers.

21 Apr 2019 3:05 PM

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