Newcastle star Isak eyes Champions League spot after confidence boost against Manchester United
NEWCASTLE: Beating Manchester United did little to exorcise Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup demons, according to striker Alexander Isak.
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Newcastle win would place it above Manchester United in race for Champions League
NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United can continue their rise from underdogs to equals with victory over Manchester United — that’s the view of head coach Eddie Howe.
Wolfsburg sink PSG to set up Women’s Champions League semifinal against Arsenal
WOLFSBURG, Germany: Wolfsburg will face Arsenal in the Women’s Champions League semifinals after beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 on aggregate following a 1-1 draw at home on Thursday.
Bayern Munich confirm the appointment of Tuchel
Bayern Munich have confirmed the exit of manager Julian Nagelsmann and appointed former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel as his successor, with the German champions in second place in the Bundesliga.
Sergio Perez on pole for Red Bull in Saudi Arabia for 2nd year running
JEDDAH: Sergio Perez stepped up for Red Bull to ensure the team started from the pole at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after a mechanical issue sidelined two-time defending world champion Max Verstappen. Verstappen was fastest in all three practice sessions at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit but his qualifying effort was cut short Saturday when he radioed “I have a problem. Engine, engine problem,” during the second session.
Haaland hits another hat-trick as Man City show Kompany no mercy
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Burnley manager Vincent Kompany endured a nightmare return to Manchester City on Saturday as Erling Haaland scored his sixth hat-trick of the season in a 6-0 rout that sent Pep Guardiola’s men into the FA Cup semifinals. Kompany, who won four Premier League titles in an 11-year career at City as a player, was given a hero’s reception at the Etihad. But on the pitch City showed no mercy toward their former captain as Haaland took his tally for the season to 42 goals.
Simms strikes late as Everton earn valuable draw at Chelsea
LONDON: Ellis Simms grabbed a last-gasp equalizer as struggling Everton boosted their fight for Premier League survival with a dramatic 2-2 draw against Chelsea on Saturday. Sean Dyche’s side were moments away from a damaging defeat until Simms scored his first goal for the club to stun Stamford Bridge into silence. Everton’s show of defiance came after they twice trailed in west London.
Leeds earn big win; Tottenham throw away lead in EPL
LONDON: Leeds climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a big win on Saturday while Tottenham’s grip on a top-four place loosened after they threw away a 3-1 lead at last-place Southampton. Leeds were in danger of wasting a 3-0 lead at Wolverhampton as the hosts pulled two goals back before going down to 10 men, and Rodrigo put the game away with the fourth goal in injury time.