Fabian Hurzeler

Hurzeler plays down talks of Europe as Brighton hit hot form

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has distanced himself from talks of securing European football ahead of the midweek Premier League action. The Seagulls are climbing the table after picking up an impressive win against Southampton on Saturday and now sit just three points against sixth-placed Bournemouth, who they face on Tuesday. But the German refused to…

Why Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are no longer the team to fear in Europe

Why Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses are no longer the team to fear in Europe

England were once a team always within touching distance of silverware but never quite able to get over the line. Think back to their remarkable World Cup run in 2019, where they reached the semi-finals only to fall painfully short against the United States. That changed when Sarina Wiegman took charge in September 2021, less…

Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City: Mbappe hat-trick dumps City out of Europe

Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City: Mbappe hat-trick dumps City out of Europe

Kylian Mbappe bagged a first Champions League hat-trick as a Real Madrid player as Los Blancos ran out comfortable 3-1 winners over Manchester City at the Bernabeu. Mbappe and Madrid were in scintillating form as they put a dismal City to the sword 6-3 on aggregate and progress to the Round of 16 of Europe’s…

Liverpool

Aston Villa v Liverpool: Emery ready to face ‘best team in Europe’

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side must be ready to face ‘the best team in the Premier League and Europe’ when leaders Liverpool come to Villa Park on Wednesday night. Villa fell six points behind the top four after drawing at home to Ipswich at the weekend, with Emery saying that a return…

Everton Football Club manager David Moyes

Moyes backs Slot over ’emotional’ red card… and says Everton are not in Europe ‘yet’

Everton manager David Moyes has voiced sympathy for Liverpool counterpart Arne Slot over his controversial red card following the final Merseyside derby at the Toffees’ Goodison Park home on Monday. After James Tarkowski earned Everton a 2-2 draw in the 98th minute with a strike that was reviewed for offside and a potential foul on…

Better than Fofana: Chelsea eyeing one of the most talented CBs in Europe

Better than Fofana: Chelsea eyeing one of the most talented CBs in Europe

Chelsea have been on a poor run of form in recent weeks, securing just six points from a possible 21 points across their last seven games. This run has included losses to the likes of Ipswich Town, Fulham and Manchester City, as well as draws against Everton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth. This bad run of…

Salah ‘proud’ after becoming first Liverpool player to score 50 in Europe

Salah ‘proud’ after becoming first Liverpool player to score 50 in Europe

Mohamed Salah spoke of his pride after becoming the first Liverpool player to score 50 goals in European competition in their 2-1 win over Lille. Egyptian forward Salah swept home his 50th in the first half for the Reds, who won through Harvey Elliott’s deflected winner after Jonathan David had equalised for the visitors, who…

Bournemouth hat-trick hero Kluivert sets sights on Europe after stunning Newcastle win

Bournemouth hat-trick hero Kluivert sets sights on Europe after stunning Newcastle win

Justin Kluivert says Bournemouth are dreaming of European qualification after his stunning hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Newcastle. The Dutch forward was the star of what was a brilliant performance at St James’ Park which lifted the Cherries to the heady heights of sixth in the Premier League. Andoni Iraola’s men have been surprisingly…