Diego Simeone has hailed the importance of Diego Costa to his Atletico Madrid team, with reports suggesting the forward will be passed fit to take on Barcelona on Tuesday.
David Moyes sees no reason for his Manchester United side to be overawed when taking on Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal.
Heading into their clash with Barcelona at the Camp Nou, Atletico Madrid have a major doubt over the fitness of a player crucial to their recent success, Diego Costa.
Manchester United’s already ominous task of going up against European champions Bayern Munich may be exacerbated by having to field a makeshift defense.
Manchester United have been dealt mixed news about three of the leading targets to fill their midfield void this summer.
Goals from Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho, Jordan Henderson and a Younes Kaboul own goal gave Liverpool a 4-0 victory over Tottenham to go top of the Barclays Premier League.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has hit back at suggestions from Tottenham counterpart Tim Sherwood that his side will start to feel the pressure in the title run-in.
Mathieu Flamini equalized David Silva’s early goal to give Arsenal a 1-1 draw against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium.
Crystal Palace beat Premier League title challengers Chelsea 1-0 at Selhurst Park thanks to an own goal from John Terry.
Manchester United beat Aston Villa 4-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford to at least provide some temporary respite to manager David Moyes.
Arsene Wenger is refusing to give up on Arsenal’s title chances ahead of their clash with Manchester City on Saturday.
Ahead of their trip to take on Crystal Palace, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes it is his side who face the toughest title run-in.
David Moyes remains unshaken in his belief that he can revive Manchester United’s fortunes, despite a fan protest planned before Saturday’s clash with Aston Villa.
The United States and Mexico will meet in an international friendly in Arizona next week with several 2014 World Cup spots on the line.
Arsenal will have to modify their game plan if they are to halt Manchester city’s title charge at the Emirates on Saturday.
Chelsea have reportedly identified their first-choice striker to sign this summer, with at least one of their forwards likely to be on the way out.
Manchester United are reportedly continuing to push ahead with their transfer business, despite doubts over the future of David Moyes.
On the back of a torrid week and ahead of their meeting with Manchester City, Arsenal have received more bad news about their continued injury problems.
Real Madrid suffered another major blow to their title hopes with a 2-1 defeat to Sevilla courtesy of two Carlos Bacca goals.
Goals from Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge proved just enough for Liverpool to see off Sunderland after Ki Sung-Yueng’s late goal for the visitors.
Before the matches began, Juventus maintained an 11-point lead on the table, and faced a fifth-place Parma squad hoping to press Fiorentina for fourth place and keep Inter Milan at bay.
Two goals from Neymar and another from Lionel Messi gave Barcelona a comfortable 3-0 win over Celta Vigo, but it was marred by an injury to Victor Valdes.
The two Spanish giants are in a three-way race with Atletico.
Brendan Rodgers has maintained optimism in the tight battle for the Premier League title.
Arsenal came back from a goal down at home to Swansea, but were denied a win by a late own goal from Mathieu Flamini.
Two goals from Edin Dzeko and a late strike from Yaya Toure gave Manchester City a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Liverpool could face a fight to keep hold of one of their key defenders this summer, while three more players have been linked with transfers to the Merseyside club.
Arsene Wenger is keen for Arsenal to bounce back from their “accident" against Chelsea when they host Swansea City on Tuesday.
Manchester United boss David Moyes wants his squad to show that they can still mix it with the best when they host neighbors Manchester City on Tuesday.
Bayern Munich have opened the door for Arsenal by ruling out a move for Schalke starlet Julian Draxler this summer.
