SOCCER

Ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League encounter at Aston Villa, Jose Mourinho has refuted claims he has shown his rivals a lack of respect.

Arsenal need a boost after crashing out of the Champions League and rivals Tottenham could be the perfect opposition to provide it.

Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday will provide Manchester United with a stark image of how far the champions have fallen and how difficult it could be to recover.

Benfica coach Jorge Jesus and his Tottenham counterpart Tim Sherwood clashed during the first leg of their Europa League tie at White Hart Lane.

Two goals from Luisao helped Benfica to a 3-1 victory over Tottenham in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie at White Hart Lane.

Having been fortunate just to make it to the World Cup, can Mexico now make their mark in Brazil and reach the quarterfinals for the first time outside their home country?

Arsenal have received a further fitness blow ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham on Sunday.

Tim Sherwood has again called out his Tottenham squad ahead of the first leg of their Europa League tie against Benfica.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 at the Parc des Princes to seal a 6-1 win on aggregate in their Champions League last-16 tie.

Barcelona drew 1-1 with over Manchester City at the Camp Nou, giving them a 4-1 win on aggregate in their Champions League last-16 tie.

Manchester United have been linked with a Real Madrid striker, as speculation about their summer overhaul continues.

Despite their Champions League exit, Arsenal can still look forward to the chance to end their long trophy drought this season.

Javier Mascherano has warned against writing off Barcelona ahead of the second leg of their Champions League tie with Manchester City at the Camp Nou.

Currently second on the Premier League table with 10 matches remaining in the season, the Reds are in line for their first UCL appearance in nearly four years.

Two goals from Diego Costa helped Atletico Madrid to a 4-1 victory over Milan to progress to the Champions League quarterfinals 5-1 on aggregate.

Bastian Schweinsteiger’s goal helped secure Bayern Munich’s place in the Champions League quarterfinals, despite Lukas Podolski’s strike for Arsenal.

Both Barcelona and Manchester City come into the second leg of their Champions League tie on the back of a defeat and wider questions about their current conditions.

Arsene Wenger believes his Arsenal side can repeat their win at Bayern Munich last season as they look to overcome a 2-0 deficit in their Champions League last-16 tie.

Injury concerns have added to Arsenal’s daunting task when they head to Bayern Munich on Tuesday looking to overturn a 2-0 deficit in their Champions League tie.

Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos has suggested that he would be open to a transfer to Manchester United this summer.

Speculation is continuing that Robin van Persie could leave Manchester United and return to Arsenal during this summer’s transfer window.

The three points also puts Los Blancos back in first on the table, just ahead of Athletic while creating more separation from rival Barcelona.

City could have avenged their FA Cup final loss to Wigan from last year, but a late surge wasn’t enough to erase a two-goal deficit.

Goals from Samuel Eto’o, Eden Hazard and Demba Ba gave Chelsea a 4-0 victory over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Mueller and Mario Manduzkic each recorded a brace in the final flurry, separating Munich from a 1-1 logjam that could have been their first draw in the nearly five months.

The Reds appear focused not only on winning this season, but creating a unique core that will contend for years to come. To do so Liverpool will have to be very active in his summer’s transfer session, and their list of desired players continues to grow by the day.

Goals from Phil Jones, Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck led Manchester United to a 3-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns.

Goals from Mesut Ozil, Mikel Arteta and Mesut Ozil saw Arsenal beat Everton 4-1 in their FA Cup quarterfinal at the Emirates Stadium.

Tottenham will attempt to end a winless streak against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that stretches back to 1990 when the sides meet on Saturday.