Part 1
After winning the FA Cup semi final against Brighton 1-0, Manchester City have moved a step closer to the unprecedented Quadruple. Fear not though, Liverpool fans, for I have had a premonition. While looking at the remaining Premier League fixtures, I have identified 4 games in which I think City will definitely drop points in 3 at least of: Crystal Palace away, the Manchester Derby, Tottenham at home and Leicester City away.
Part 2
Liverpool continued their charge towards a 19th title with an uncomfortable 3-1 win at Southampton. Can you imagine conceding to Shane Long?
Big week for Chelsea and Tottenham in the top 4 hunt, as they won midweek while United and Arsenal lost away matches at Wolves and Everton
In European football, Bayern re-took the lead of the Bundesliga in convincing fashion, while Barcelona are now basically champions once again.
Part 3
It was widely reported this week that figures from the top European clubs met to discuss future plans for the Champions League that could see its biggest changes since the early 90’s. The proposal put forward by the likes of Juventus and PSG are not 100% clear, but changes could include moving to 4 groups of 8, while also moving to a promotion/relegation system. Certain clubs are also looking for matches to be played on weekends and that leagues would be reduced from 20 teams to 18 and reducing the number of domestic trophies.
Part 4
Big, big week of action coming up in the next 7 days. First we see the return of European competition. On Tuesday night:
Tuesday: Tottenham vs. Man City & Porto vs. Liverpool
Wednesday: Man United vs. Barcelona & Ajax vs. Juventus
Thursday: Arsenal vs. Napoli
Also a huge weekend in Premier League action, particularly Sunday
Saturday: Man United vs. West Ham
Sunday: Crystal Palace vs. Man City & Liverpool vs. Chelsea
Monday: Watford vs. Arsenal
Closing
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