David Brooks wants to become a leading player for Wales
David Brooks is eager to continue his meteoric rise and embrace the pressure of being a leading light in Wales’ European Championship campaign.
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FA declines to comment on lack of VAR use in all cup quarter-finals
The Football Association is refusing to admit it was wrong not to use VAR in all of the weekend’s FA Cup quarter-finals.
The sporting weekend in pictures
Wales were crowned Six Nations Grand Slam champions as they demolished Ireland 25-7, while four Premier League teams reached the FA Cup semi-finals. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the weekend’s best sporting action in pictures.
Swansea boss Potter aiming to upset odds against ‘one of the best teams in the world’
Swansea boss Graham Potter maintains his players must believe they can upset the odds and pull off a shock FA Cup victory over Manchester City and their “best coach in the world”.
Klopp doubts Man City will suffer from pressure if Liverpool reclaim top spot
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists his players have not struggled with the pressure of a title race so he does not expect rivals Manchester City to suffer either.
5 memorable Champions League clashes between English clubs
Tottenham and Manchester City will go head-to-head in the Champions League quarter-finals after the draw was made on Friday.
Manchester City facing transfer ban from FIFA – reports
Manchester City will be banned from making signings in the next two transfer windows by FIFA for breaking rules related to the protection of youth players and third-party ownership, according to reports.
Milner hoping to avoid all-English clash in Champions League quarter-finals
James Milner wants Liverpool to avoid English opponents in the Champions League quarter-final draw on Friday.
Man United may have to reverse Champions League fixtures to accommodate Man City
UEFA has confirmed Manchester United may have to reverse their Champions League quarter-final fixtures to accommodate neighbours Manchester City.
Champions League: The eight teams left battling for glory
The route to the Champions League final will be settled on Friday for the eight sides left competing for continental glory.
Premier League clubs match Champions League record
Liverpool have joined Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, meaning English clubs have matched their own record in the competition.
I’d like to see Theresa May try: Schalke see funny side of 7-0 defeat
Schalke’s crushing 7-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City suggested the team were not clicking in the Champions League on Tuesday, but on Twitter they were in fine form.
‘I’d like to see Theresa May try’: Schalke see funny side of 7-0 defeat
Schalke’s crushing 7-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City suggested the team were not clicking in the Champions League on Tuesday, but on Twitter they were in fine form.
Manchester City launch redress scheme for survivors of historic child sex abuse
Manchester City have announced the launch of a redress scheme for survivors of historic child sex abuse.
Man City launch redress scheme for survivors of historic child sex abuse
Manchester City have launched a redress scheme for survivors of historic child sex abuse, the Premier League club have announced.
Whipped up Liverpool, fighting Cardiff – what we learned from the Premier League
Liverpool brought the gap between themselves and Premier League leaders Manchester City back down to a point on Sunday with a 4-2 home win against Burnley, a day on from Pep Guardiola’s table-toppers seeing off Watford 3-1.
Calm Klopp bears no bitterness towards Burnley ahead of return Clarets clash
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he has “no bad feelings” about Burnley despite a fractious encounter the last time they met.
Stability is key to Liverpool in Premier League run-in – Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes stability will be key in the title run-in.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Manchester United are preparing to fight Paris St Germain for Jadon Sancho, which could lead to the Borussia Dortmund winger becoming the first £100million English footballer, the Daily Telegraph claims. The 18-year-old is the top summer forward target for both clubs after impressing following his £8million move to Dortmund in August 2017 and the Bundesliga leaders know interest from both clubs will drive his price higher, the paper says.
Liverpool have to answer naysayers on the pitch – Henderson
Captain Jordan Henderson insists Liverpool will answer the critics who claim they are ‘bottling’ their title bid with performances on the pitch.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Romelu Lukaku is keen to join Juventus in the summer if he is forced to leave Manchester United, according to The Sun. It is understood the Red Devils could look to offload the 25-year-old when the transfer window opens, with the Belgium forward willing to join Juventus to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo, the paper says.
Samir Nasri struggles to inspire West Ham on Etihad Stadium return
Samir Nasri faced his old club Manchester City on Wednesday as West Ham visited the Etihad Stadium, while there was also a return for Hammers and former Citizens boss Manuel Pellegrini.
Football Association investigates payment made in Sancho switch
The Football Association is investigating allegations that Manchester City paid £200,000 to Jadon Sancho’s agent when the player was 14.
Pellegrini does not believe City’s cup final exploits give West Ham an advantage
Manuel Pellegrini does not believe a gruelling Carabao Cup final will have an impact on Manchester City when he takes West Ham to the champions.
Kepa keen to emphasise respect for Sarri after refusal to be substituted
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri and Kepa Arrizabalaga attempted to defuse the furore over the goalkeeper’s refusal to be substituted in Sunday’s Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City by insisting it was a misunderstanding.
Wembley to provide mental health charity Mind with vital platform
Mental health will be showcased for the first time at Wembley this weekend in the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola has no complaints over VAR as Manchester City edge past Schalke
Pep Guardiola had no complaints over the use of VAR after refereeing controversy overshadowed Manchester City’s dramatic Champions League win at Schalke.
Raheem Sterling meets young Newport player who suffered racial abuse
Raheem Sterling has met up with the young footballer he wrote a letter of support to after being told he had suffered racial abuse.
Britons help impoverished Indian children as part of safe water scheme
British volunteers have given impoverished Indian children a chance of independence through education, a former victim of waterborne disease said.
Guardiola hails Foden’s ‘incredible’ double against Newport
Pep Guardiola hailed “two incredible goals” from exciting England prospect Phil Foden as Manchester City comfortably negotiated a testing FA Cup mission against Newport at Rodney Parade.
Brighton’s Burn demands right mentality to avoid cup upset
Brighton defender Dan Burn is determined to avoid being on the receiving end of an FA Cup upset after helping knock out “the best team in the world” a year ago.
Victory over Man City would be biggest FA Cup shock ever, says Newport boss Flynn
Newport manager Michael Flynn says beating Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday would represent the biggest shock in the history of the competition.