Mendes strikes late as PSG leave Villa with a mountain to climb

Nuno Mendes struck deep into stoppage time to give Paris St-Germain a significant advantage against Aston Villa in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Parc des Princes. The visitors had stunned the newly crowned French champions when Morgan Rogers arrived at the far post to turn in Youri Tielemans’ cross from the left after 35 minutes. However a strong second half saw the tie turn on its head to give PSG a commanding lead.

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Rice rockets Arsenal into commanding lead over Real Madrid

Declan Rice stunned Real Madrid with two brilliant free kicks – the first scored in his career – as Arsenal took a commanding 3-0 first leg lead in their Champions League quarter-final. Mikel Merino made sure it was a memorable night for Arsenal when he curled a shot into the bottom corner from inside the area during a sensational second half spell for Mikel Arteta’s men.

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Southampton sack manager Ivan Jurić following relegation

Southampton have reached an agreement with manager Ivan Juric to leave following relegation from the Premier League on Sunday. Juric was appointed as Russell Martin’s successor on an 18-month deal in December but has won just two of his 16 matches. Sunday’s 3-1 defeat at Tottenham consigned the rock-bottom Saints to the earliest relegation in Premier League history with eight games still to play.

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Arsenal defender Gabriel ruled out for rest of season

Arsenal defender Gabriel will miss the remainder of the season after the club confirmed he requires hamstring surgery. The Brazilian was substituted in the first half of Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Fulham at the Emirates stadium on Tuesday. Arsenal say the 27-year-old is aiming to return to action in time for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Jota fires Liverpool to derby win over Everton

Liverpool claimed bragging rights on Merseyside with victory over rivals Everton and edged closer to lifting the Premier League title. Arne Slot’s men require only 13 points from a possible 24 available to guarantee a deserved and record-equalling 20th top-flight triumph. The Red were being frustrated by Everton’s backline sitting deep, but claimed the three points courtesy of a moment of magic from Diogo Jota.

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