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The Europa League round of 16 draw took place in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday. Photograph: Denis Balibouse/Reuters

Arsenal and Chelsea discover Europa League last-16 opponents

Soccer
February 22, 2019, 12:36

Friday’s draw was not protected by any seeding but both clubs avoided big guns

Chelsea are facing a two-window transfer ban. Photogaph: Clive Mason/Getty Images

Chelsea banned from the transfer market for two windows

English Soccer
David Hytner
February 22, 2019, 10:53

Fifa says club found guilty of 29 breaches relating to the registration of minors

Anthony Martial could feature against Liverpool on Sunday. Photograph: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Anthony Martial could return to face Liverpool

English Soccer
February 22, 2019, 09:22

Jesse Lingard could also return as United take on Jurgen Klopp’s league pacesetters

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri watches his team progress in the Europa League on Thursday night. Photograph: Reuters

Maurizio Sarri breathes a sigh of relief. For now

Soccer
Ed Aarons
February 22, 2019, 09:08

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are up next in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday

Brendan Rogers and his Celtic players thank their travelling fans. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Brendan Rodgers criticises referee after Celtic crash out of Europe

Soccer
February 22, 2019, 09:06

Jeremy Toljan was sent off in the first half of second leg defeat away to Valencia

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. Photograph: Ciaran Culligan/Inpho

Shamrock Rovers woes down to inconsistency, says Bradley

National League
Emmet Malone
February 22, 2019, 06:00

Manager rejects narrative that all team needed to win league was a striker

Chelsea’s Ross Barkley scores his side’s second goal during the Europa League round of 32 second leg match against Malmö at Stamford Bridge. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Chelsea and Sarri breath again as Hudson-Odoi caps good night

Soccer
Dominic Fifield
February 21, 2019, 22:12

Oliver Giroud gets side going with sixth goal in seven Europa League games

Arsenal’s Mesut Özil in action during the Europa League round of 32 second Leg against Bate Borisov at the Emirates stadium. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

Unai Emery won’t guarantee Mesut Özil a regular starting place

English Soccer
February 21, 2019, 21:54

Playmaker plays full 90 minutes in victory over Bate Borisov

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates with Mattéo Guendouzi after his cross was deflected into the net by Bate Borisov defender Zakhar Volkov during the Europa League round of 32, second leg at the Emirates. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP

Arsenal and Unai Emery keep on course for Europa League success

Soccer
Amy Lawrence
February 21, 2019, 20:43

Mesut Özil plays 90 minutes as Gunners secure spot in last 16

Valencia’s Kevin Gameiro scores during the Europa League round of 32 second leg against Celtic at the Mestalla. Photograph: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images

Celtic’s Europa League odyssey comes to an end at the Mestalla

Soccer
Sid Lowe
February 21, 2019, 20:29

Brendan Rodgers’s side were impressive but Jeremy Toljan red card proved key

Enda Stevens has signed a contract extension at Sheffield United, keeping him at the club until the summer of 2022. Photograph: Nathan Stirk/Getty Images

Enda Stevens signs contract extension at Sheffield United

English Soccer
Emmet Malone
February 21, 2019, 20:01

Defender has impressed at side battling for promotion to Premier League

Ireland women’s manager Colin Bell. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

Ireland women face tough European Championships draw

International
Emmet Malone
February 21, 2019, 19:30

Colin Bell’s side drawn with eight-times tournament winners Germany

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has been fined £45,000 by the FA for comments about referee Kevin Friend’s performance in his side’s draw at West Ham. Photograph: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Jürgen Klopp fined £45,000 over referee comments after West Ham game

English Soccer
February 21, 2019, 16:44

Liverpool manager claimed Kevin Friend was affected after allowing goal to stand

Manchester City’s Leroy Sane scores from a free-kick during the Champions League round of 16 first leg match against Schalke at the Veltins arena in Gelsenkirchen. Photograph: Friedemann Vogel/EPA

Man City supporter in critical condition after alleged assault

Champions League
February 21, 2019, 16:06

32-year-old fighting for his life in Gelsenkirchen following incident after game against Schalke

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke during the William Hill Scottish Cup fifth round replay match at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow.

Steve Clarke disgusted by Rangers fans after ‘Fenian’ chants

Soccer
February 21, 2019, 09:40

‘To call me a Fenian b*****d, come on. Where are we living in? The Dark Ages?’

Manchester City’s players argue with the referee after he gave the first penalty to Schalke following VAR deliberation. Photograph: Getty Images

Pep Guardiola defends VAR despite controversial penalty calls

Champions League
Jamie Jackson
February 21, 2019, 09:34

‘I support the initiative. The referees need help and that is VAR’s intention’

Wijnaldum says clean sheet could be key to Liverpool progressing

Champions League
Andy Hunter
February 20, 2019, 22:32

Liverpool midfielder says Bayern don't have the advantage after 0-0 draw

Manchester City’s Leroy Sané scores his side’s equaliser in the Champions League Round of 16 meeting with Schalke. Photo: Sascha Steinbach/EPA

Leroy Sané’s screamer helps 10-man City turn tables on Schalke

Champions League
Jamie Jackson
February 20, 2019, 22:11

VAR was at the centre of affairs in Gelsenkirchen as Otamendi saw red

Atlético’s second half blitz leaves Juventus needing something special

Champions League
Sid Lowe
February 20, 2019, 22:06

Goals from Jose Gimenez and Diego Godín give Madrid side the advantage after first leg

Ireland’s Michael Obafemi signs new three-year deal with Southampton

English Soccer
February 20, 2019, 18:55

Ireland striker scored his first goal for the club in win over Huddersfield in December

Bordeaux’s supporters display a banner depicting late Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala during the French Ligue 1 match against Toulouse. Photo: Nicolas Tucat/Getty Images

Cardiff and Nantes agree deadline extension over first Sala payment

English Soccer
February 20, 2019, 17:16

Any wrongdoing in regards to the flight could annul CArdiff’s insurance policy

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Pos	Name	Pld	Pts
1	Manchester City	27	65
2	Liverpool	26	65
3	Tottenham Hotspur	26	60
4	Manchester United	26	51
5	Arsenal	26	50
6	Chelsea	26	50
7	Wolverhampton Wanderers	26	39
8	Watford	26	37
9	Everton	27	33
10	West Ham United	26	33
11	Bournemouth	26	33
12	Leicester City	26	32
13	Crystal Palace	26	27
14	Brighton & Hove Albion	26	27
15	Burnley	26	27
16	Newcastle United	26	25
17	Cardiff City	26	25
18	Southampton	26	24
19	Fulham	26	17
20	Huddersfield Town	26	11