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Kick Off: Barcelona held at home; Leicester appoint Dean Smith as new manager

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Match Report

Barcelona 0-0 Girona: Hosts are held but move 13 points clear at the top

Barcelona took another step towards the title despite being held by Girona.

These things happen

OFFICIAL: Leicester signs Dean Smith as manager until the end of the season

Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of Dean Smith as their manager until the end of the season.

Messi's father 'has met with Barca chief Laporta' amid talk of a Nou Camp return

Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge met with Barcelona president Joan Laporta last month amid ongoing speculation over the 35-year-old's future in Paris.

Why Oleksandr Zinchenko cried after being subbed off vs Liverpool

Oleksandr Zinchenko did not hide his emotions after being subbed off during Arsenal's epic encounter with Liverpool on Sunday, and it's been revealed why.

Supercomputer predicts Arsenal & City EPL title race finish amid Liverpool draw

Arsenal saw their lead at the top of the Premier League table cut down to six points following their 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon

Man Utd set to sell up to THIRTEEN players this summer to make way for new stars

Manchester United are preparing to shift out deadwood this summer as Erik ten Hag's revolution at Old Trafford continues to take shape.

Mane, Kimmich & Muller lead Bayern's UCL squad list for Man City clash

Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich have confirmed a 22-man travelling squad list to take on Manchester City in the Champions League this week.

Real Madrid begin Chelsea preparations with two absences from training

Real Madrid are preparing for another crucial week in the fate of their season, and Carlo Ancelotti is close to being able to call on a fully fit squad. After beating Barcelona 4-0 last week to make it through to the final of the Copa del Rey, they have Frank Lampard’s Chelsea in their sights this Wednesday.

One friend described as Dani Alves’ only visitor in Barcelona prison

Former Barcelona and Sevilla defender Dani Alves continues in prison as he awaits trial in Catalonia for an alleged sexual assault. According to Sport, the Brazilian does not have many visitors.

OFFICIAL: Hatzidakis won't officiate until Andy Robertson investigation ends

Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will not officiate until an investigation over an alleged elbow on Andy Robertson has been completed, the PGMOL has confirmed.

Arsenal's next 5 EPL fixtures compared to Man City as title race heats up

Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League table was cut down to just six points following a 2-2 draw against Liverpool at Anfield - handing Manchester City a major boost

Alli's pictured surrounded by laughing gas canisters with a balloon in his mouth

Former England footballer Dele Alli has been pictured with a balloon in his mouth while surrounded by gas canisters in a Manchester flat.

OFFICIAL: Choupo-Moting'll miss UCL clash against Man City due to knee problems

Bayern Munich have confirmed that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting will not travel with the rest of the squad as they prepare to face Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday evening.

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Cancelo fires message to Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal suffer title race blow

Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo won two Premier League titles together during their time at Manchester City with both players now featuring for new clubs this season

Guardiola: 'If I lose, I lose. I’m not perfect'

Pep Guardiola has defended Manchester City's failure to win the Champions League, pointing out that even sporting greats Jack Nicklaus and Michael Jordan lost more often than they won.

Antonio Rudiger says his old side Chelsea 'do not look like the team I played for' after £600m spend

Antonio Rudiger believes Chelsea have changed beyond recognition despite his exit from the club being less than a year ago.

Azpilicueta warns Real Madrid ahead of UCL tie: “We’re better than they think”

It is Champions League week at the Santiago Bernabeu with Real Madrid set to face Frank Lampard’s Chelsea midweek in the first leg of the quarterfinal. Having the home advantage, the hosts will look to muster their all to seal a solid lead after 90 minutes on the night.

IN DEPTH

Gavi or Pedri – Who is the Bigger Future Star for Spain and Barcelona?

Barcelona are currently flying in La Liga, sitting at the top of the table, 12 points clear of second place Real Madrid. The team is playing well relatively well under circumstances, and particular praise has been heaped upon two rising stars across the course of the season, Gavi and Pedri

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Fixtures of the day

UCL

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