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Moyes: Manchester United don't need to be the best to win Champions League Feb 23, 2014 9:36:00 AM The Scot, who saw his side beat Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturday evening, is looking to repeat Liverpool's against-the-odds march towards glory in Istanbul in 2005 Manchester United manager...

Mourinho sweating over Mikel and David Luiz fitness Feb 23, 2014 1:14:00 PM The Chelsea duo were sidelined for Saturday's win over Everton and, with Nemanja Matic ineligible in the Champions League, the Portuguese boss is eager to get them fit again fast Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is...

Muller: No winter break's made life difficult for Ozil Feb 23, 2014 1:48:00 PM The Bayern Munich forward thinks his countryman may struggle to mentally recover from the Gunners' busy fixture schedule ahead of this summer's World Cup Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Muller believes the lack...

Heynckes-Guardiola comparions are 'disrespectful', claims Del Bosque By Joe Wright Feb 22, 2014 10:29:00 AM The Spain boss believes his compatriot has often been unfairly scrutinised this season after replacing the treble-winning coach at the Allianz Arena last summer Spain coach Vicente...

Ozil apologises for Arsenal display in Bayern loss By Jay Jaffa Feb 20, 2014 3:48:00 PM The €50 million German failed to capitalise on a penalty he won, stroking it tamely for Manuel Neuer to save, before the Gunners were reduced to 10 men and comfortably beaten 2-0 Mesut Ozil has...

Uefa charges Pellegrini over post-match comments By Jay Jaffa Feb 21, 2014 5:24:00 PM The Chilean accused Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson of failing to be "impartial to both teams" in Manchester City's 2-0 loss to Barcelona and could now face a fine and ban Uefa have formally charged...

Arsenal to punish Szczesny for Bayern Munich gesture Feb 21, 2014 4:13:00 PM The Pole was captured by television cameras insulting the German champions' bench as he made his way from the field after being sent off for fouling Arjen Robben Arsenal are set to discipline Wojciech Szczesny...

Top FIFA official backs under-fire referee Eriksson Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:22pm GMT (Reuters) - FIFA referees committee chairman Jim Boyce defended Jonas Eriksson on Wednesday after Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini criticised the official following the 2-0 home defeat by Barcelona in...

'I'm not happy with Bayern bench' - Muller By Miles Chambers Feb 19, 2014 11:37:00 PM The attacker was pleased to have a chance to impact on the game despite not being the starting XI and Manuel Neuer discussed how he saved Mesut Ozil's penalty Thomas Muller says he is "not happy" with...

Galliani calls on Milan to continue great Champions League tradition Feb 19, 2014 3:49:00 PM The chief executive spoke ahead of the last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid and said his club's European record always plays in their favour Adriano Galliani has called on AC Milan to continue...

Seedorf positive despite Milan defeat By Miles Chambers Feb 19, 2014 11:16:00 PM The Rossoneri were beaten by a late Diego Costa goal, but the Dutchman believes his team will improve before March 11 and has faith they can turn the tie around Clarence Seedorf refused to be down-hearted about...

We knew we could beat Milan, says Diego Costa By Miles Chambers Feb 19, 2014 10:25:00 PM The forward says Tuesday's game panned out as Atletico predicted and labelled Thibaut Courtois one of the best goalkeepers on the planet after the 1-0 win Diego Costa says Atletico Madrid knew that they...

Mertesacker: Arsenal can repeat Munich miracle Feb 19, 2014 10:39:00 PM The Gunners captain feels his side can win at the Allianz Arena, just like they did in the last 16 of last season's competition, and progress to the Champions League quarter-finals Per Mertesacker insists there is no...

Guardiola: Szczesny deserved red card By Miles Chambers Feb 19, 2014 10:46:00 PM The ex-Barcelona boss thinks the referee made the right call in Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to the Bavarians and he was delighted to win at the third attempt at the Emirates Pep Guardiola believes that the referee had...

UEFA Champions League: Milan 0 Atletico Madrid 1 19 February 2014 Clarence Seedorf's coaching debut in the UEFA Champions League ended in defeat as Milan were beaten 1-0 by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Milan looked on course for a well-deserved draw after having the better chances in the...

UEFA Champions League: Arsenal 0 Bayern Munich 2 19 February 2014 Bayern Munich overcame 10-man Arsenal 2-0 on a UEFA Champions League night of high drama and missed penalties at the Emirates Stadium. Arsene Wenger's surprise decision to start Yaya Sanogo ahead of Olivier Giroud appeared...

Milan's Seedorf targets chinks in Atlético armour Published: Tuesday 18 February 2014, 21.19CET Diego Simeone describes AC Milan as a "European powerhouse" while opposite number Clarence Seedorf hopes to exploit "chinks in the armour" of Club Atlético de Madrid. by Alessandro Massimo from...

Arsenal brimming with belief for Bayern test Published: Tuesday 18 February 2014, 21.13CET "We have a strong desire and are a united team," Arsène Wenger said in outlining why Arsenal FC are equipped to avenge last year's first-leg loss to FC Bayern München. by Jamie Reid from London...

Lahm fears 'punisher' Ozil Feb 19, 2014 7:39:00 AM The former Real Madrid star has struggled for form in recent weeks but his international team-mate insists he could have a big impact on Tuesday's Champions League tie By Thomas Unsworth Mesut Ozil will "punish" Bayern Munich if the...

Fabregas tells Mourinho & Barca detractors to 'shut up' Feb 18, 2014 10:26:00 PM The midfielder has lashed out at those who have suggested the Catalans are no longer the force of previous years Cesc Fabregas hit back at Jose Mourinho and the rest of Barcelona's detractors, telling them to...