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The immediate response from an Arsenal fan watching on in Paris What do you think of their performance? Author - Edward Mikel Arteta arrived in Paris with the promise of making history, but it was the weight of recent disappointments that ultimately defined Arsenal’s exit from the Champions League. Despite looking dangerous at times, Arsenal were knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain, a side that has knocked out some of the Premier League’s leading lights during this European campaign. As fireworks lit up the night sky and noise echoed around the stadium, Arteta and his players were left to absorb a bitter conclusion. They now join Manchester City, Liverpool and Aston Villa as Premier League casualties of Luis Enrique’s dynamic and fast-maturing side. Beneath the surface lies a more unsettling truth for Arsenal. The club remains without a major trophy since lifting the FA Cup in 2020, and for all the rhetoric around development and trajectory, it is silverware that defines success at ...

Charlton rounded off the regular season by sealing fourth place Frank was in attendance as the home side prepared for their upcoming play-off campaign Charlton Athletic concluded their League One campaign with a 3-1 win against Burton Albion at The Valley, securing fourth place and setting up a play-off semi-final clash with Wycombe Wanderers. Matty Godden scored twice before Alex Mitchell added a third in the second half, extending the Addicks’ unbeaten home run to 15 matches under Nathan Jones. A closer analysis of the match The visitors struck first through Mason Bennett, who converted a penalty after Ashley Maynard-Brewer was adjudged to have brought down Fabio Tavares. The Addicks goalkeeper had been booked for the foul, which followed a misplaced back pass from Mitchell. Mitchell, however, responded quickly. His recovery tackle in midfield allowed Charlton to build down the right flank, where Tennai Watson’s incisive first-time ball sent Godden clear. The striker took the bal...

QPR picked up three points at promotion chasing Sunderland to end the season Tommo was in the away end and provided some analysis of the match QPR, temporarily under the stewardship of assistant coaches Kevin Betsy and Xavi Calm due to head coach Martí Cifuentes being placed on gardening leave, arrived on Wearside with a point to prove after last weekend’s heavy defeat to already-promoted Burnley. Their hosts Sunderland, eyeing a potential return to the Premier League, were seeking a return to form after four successive defeats in the Championship . Régis Le Bris' side needed momentum ahead of the play-offs and saw this fixture as a chance to reignite their push. Our fans were in fine voice throughout Rangers made three changes to the side that had lined up in W12 seven days earlier. Joe Walsh came in for his first start of the campaign, while Ilias Chair and Michael Frey were also named in the starting eleven. Paul Nardi travelled but was left out of the matchday squad. Januar...

Millwall miss out the play-offs despite a spirited display They were beaten at Turf Moor against the newly promoted side,  despite taking an early lead through Mihailo Ivanovic. Author - Mark Lee The Serbian forward gave the visitors the perfect start, converting George Honeyman’s low cross to notch his 13th goal of the season. But their advantage was short-lived, as Josh Brownhill levelled just two minutes later following a scramble in the penalty area. Jaidon Anthony struck midway through the second half to give Burnley the lead, before Brownhill sealed the win with a late free-kick, condemning Alex Neil’s side to defeat despite a determined performance. A closer look at what happened in Lancashire Neil made a single change to his starting line-up, with Honeyman coming in for Luke Cundle, who dropped to the bench. Millwall began brightly and threatened early on through Femi Azeez and Josh Coburn, but Burnley’s back line held firm. The home side gradually grew into the contest...

How costly could that late goal be for Tottenham Hotspur? The home side delivered one of their most assured displays of the campaign, leaving them just two matches away from ending a trophy drought that stretches back to 2008. Author - Greg S Ange Postecoglou’s side made a blistering start, taking the lead after just 38 seconds when Brennan Johnson nodded in from Richarlison’s cushioned header. James Maddison then doubled the advantage with a touch of class, bringing down Pedro Porro’s long pass and guiding the ball into the far corner with composure. Dominic Solanke added a third from the penalty spot, coolly converting after Cristian Romero had been brought down in the area. Bodo/Glimt, known for their high-tempo approach and eye-catching results in recent seasons, were largely second-best. Their only real moment of threat came when Ulrik Saltnes’ deflected strike flew past Rodrigo Bentancur and into the top corner. This was their sole effort on target. READ MORE: The story of To...

A wonderful day for all Crystal Palace fans Their team swept aside Aston Villa at Wembley to reach their first FA Cup since 2016 Author - Terry J Eberechi Eze and Ismaila Sarr provided the decisive moments to overcome Aston Villa at Wembley. Eze struck just after the half-hour mark, collecting the ball on the edge of the area before driving a fierce effort high beyond Emiliano Martínez. It was a goal of real quality, lifting a semi-final that had begun in cautious fashion. Palace should have extended their lead before the break. Tyrick Mitchell miscued in front of an open goal, while Jean-Philippe Mateta saw his penalty clip the outside of the post following a clumsy Villa challenge. READ MORE: Sports news and stories from across London READ MORE:  Crystal Palace 0 - 0 Bournemouth Despite the missed chances, Palace continued to play with attacking intent and doubled their advantage before the hour. Sarr advanced with purpose and unleashed a low shot from 22 yards, beating Martí...

QPR thrashed by Premier League-bound Burnley  The result ensured the Championship title race will go down to the final day of the season. Author - Craig H The visitors, already assured of automatic promotion, moved three points ahead of Leeds United, who face Bristol City at Elland Road on Monday. Goals from Josh Cullen and two from Zian Flemming put the Clarets in control at the end of the first-half, which they dominated.Jeremy Sarmiento then scored twice off the bench to wrap up a huge win for Burnley and extend their unbeaten league run to 32 games. A closer look at what happened at Loftus Road Ultimately, QPR were chasing shadows at Loftus Road as a clinical Burnley side delivered a first-half masterclass that left the hosts with a mountain to climb.  The home side had barely settled into the match when Burnley struck their first blow. The goal came from a sharp move that sliced through the QPR backline, READ MORE: QPR match reports from London Super News Despite sign...

A dent in Wimbledon's play-off hopes Substitute Joe Gbode scored the decisive goal at Priestfield to hand Gillingham a 1–0 victory and deliver a significant blow to AFC Wimbledon's hopes of securing automatic promotion from League Two. Author - Ajay The Gills, now unbeaten in seven matches under Gareth Ainsworth, took the lead shortly after the hour mark. Gbode found space in the box and lashed a powerful finish past Owen Goodman. Wimbledon had earlier spurned chances to go in front. Joe Lewis rose to meet a James Tilley free-kick but sent his header over the bar, while Alistair Smith dragged a low drive narrowly wide of the far post. READ MORE: AFC Wimbledon news and stories   Their wastefulness was punished when Remeao Hutton slid a well-weighted pass into the path of Bradley Dack, who squared it for Gbode to finish first time. Johnnie Jackson’s side pressed in the final minutes in search of an equaliser, but Gillingham stood firm to record a second successive home win. H...

Charlton Athletic produced a statement performance on Easter Monday. They swept aside fellow promotion hopefuls Wycombe Wanderers to keep their automatic promotion hopes in League One alive. Author - Jack L The Addicks travelled to Adams Park knowing only a win would realistically keep them in the hunt for a top-two finish, and they delivered in style, dispatching the home side 4-0 in a dominant display. Dean Holden’s side took control from the outset, asserting their authority early on and rarely allowing Wycombe a moment’s peace. Their pressure paid off just 11 minutes in when Lloyd Jones opened the scoring, calmly slotting past Will Norris after being picked out in the box. Charlton’s intensity continued and was rewarded again in the 24th minute. This time it was Luke Berry who doubled the lead with a superb finish from 15 yards, rifling home to the delight of the travelling support. READ MORE: Leyton Orient 1 - 2 Cambridge United READ MORE: EFL news and stories from across our ...

Orient boosted their play-offs on Easter Monday Leyton Orient came from behind to claim a 2-1 win over Cambridge United, pushing the home side to the brink of relegation from League One. Author - Craig H Despite falling behind early on, the O’s showed resilience and quality in the final stages, with goals from Charlie Kelman and Jamie Donley securing all three points.  Orient had started brightly, with Jamie Donley testing Jack Stevens from a free-kick, but it was Cambridge who struck first after 17 minutes. Sullay Kaikai broke down the left and delivered a deep cross which Ryan Loft turned back across goal for Josh Stokes to nod in. Chances were limited after that, but Orient gradually found their rhythm and were rewarded midway through the second h9alf. Substitute Dan Agyei swung in a cross from the right and Kelman rose well to head home his 10th goal in nine games. READ MORE: Cambridge United 0 - 1 Charlton Athletic Moments after Shayne Lavery came close for the U’s, Donley...

Swansea City held on at QPR to secure a fifth successive Championship victory.  The away side took control before half-time as QPR defender Morgan Fox turned Josh Tymon's cross into his own net.  Author - Josh D  The Welsh side deservedly doubled their advantage early in the second period when Harry Darling swept in from close range, with Rangers finally coming into the contest when Karamoko Dembele drilled in off the post with almost his first touch after coming off the bench.  However, Swansea managed to protect their lead with relative ease from that point on to ensure this was another positive day for caretaker boss Alan Sheehan.  Still mission accomplished for QPR. A few weeks ago, they were still glancing nervously towards the relegation places having struggled for consistency throughout much of the season.  Relegation to League One would have been a disaster for the club. However, recent successes such as the one away at Preston North End meant...

Bournemouth were held to a draw by 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The home side had to play over half the match with a numerical disadvantage after Chris Richards' dismissal in first-half stoppage time, but Andoni Iraola's side failed to break down their opponents in a second-half low on goalmouth drama. Author - Ajay The first 45 minutes had ended in controversy after Palace defender Richards was shown a second yellow card for a tug on Justin Kluivert. Palace fans and players were incensed at the decision, particularly as the referee had opted against dismissing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott for a second bookable offence following a foul on Ismaila Sarr 10 minutes earlier.  Maybe some controversy would liven things up? Perhaps, the sending off gave Palace the impetus to see the game and pick up a deserved point. READ MORE: Sports news from London Super News The visitors dominated possession after half-time but, aside from a tame Evanilson header from Adam Smit...

QPR complete late comeback against Preston Lucas Andersen scored a sensational 93rd-minute winner to seal a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory for Queen’s Park Rangers over Preston North End at Deepdale. Author - Lauren W Preston looked to have edged a tight encounter when centre-back Liam Lindsay nodded home on the stroke of half-time, but late goals from substitutes Michael Frey and Andersen ensured QPR returned to west London with all three points. The result lifts the R’s further clear of the relegation zone in the Championship table, pulling away from a Preston side who began the day just one point behind them in 16th. In a first half short on rhythm and interrupted by many fouls, it was Preston who made the breakthrough deep into added time. Veteran full-back Robbie Brady delivered a teasing cross and Lindsay rose above his marker to crash a header past Paul Nardi for his first goal of the campaign. READ MORE:  Blackburn Rovers 4 - 1 Millwall READ MORE:  EFL: 2024/2025 QP...

It was a bad Good Friday for Millwall Blackburn Rovers delivered a resounding victory to put a major dent in Millwall’s flickering hopes of a late push for the Championship play-offs. Author - Mark Lee Norwegian midfielder Sondre Tronstad opened his league account in style, netting twice as Rovers secured their first home win in over two months. In a frenetic end to the first half, Dominic Hyam’s header and a deflected strike from Tronstad came either side of Mihailo Ivanovic’s equaliser, sending Blackburn in at the break with a 2–1 lead. Callum Brittain extended the advantage with a sharp finish at the near post, before Tronstad lashed in his second to round off a commanding display and leave Millwall’s debutant goalkeeper, George Evans, with little chance. Victory would have seen Millwall close the gap to the top six to just three points. Instead, they remain six adrift with only three matches left to play, their promotion ambitions now hanging by a thread. A closer look at the i...

Newcastle United thrashed Crystal Palace at St James' Park. The Magpies delivered a ruthless first-half display to race to a 4-0 lead and deal another blow to the Eagles' hopes of qualifying for Europe through their league position. Author - James P Was this a turning point? Jacob Murphy set the tone for the big win with the 14th-minute opener as the winger's right-foot strike from a very tight angle squeezed past Dean Henderson at his near post. Palace then missed the chance to equalise. Henderson's counterpart Nick Pope caught Chris Richards inside the box and the referee pointed to the spot after being referred to the pitchside monitor by VAR. The Newcastle keeper redeemed himself with a routine save to stop Eberechi Eze's tame spot-kick. This would prove to be a turning point in the match. Newcastle doubled their lead in the 38th minute when Palace defender Marc Guehi turned a Harvey Barnes cross into his own net. READ MORE: Previous Palace stories from Lond...

Arsenal won 5-1 on aggregate  An historic night for Arsenal as they qualified for the Champions League semi-finals. Author - DJ Bukayo Saka experienced a night of highs and lows in Madrid, as Arsenal held their nerve to ease to a two legged victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League. Holding a commanding 3-0 lead from the first leg , Mikel Arteta’s side arrived at the Bernabeu with the advantage and an early opportunity to tighten their grip when they were awarded a penalty just 13 minutes in. However, Saka’s attempt, a tame dink straight down the middle, was easily read and saved by Thibaut Courtois. To his credit, the England international made up for it in style after the break, latching onto a clever pass from Mikel Merino and lifting a delightful finish over Courtois to effectively put the tie beyond Madrid’s reach. Check out the pre match atmosphere in Madrid The hosts responded almost immediately, capitalising on a defensive lapse from William Saliba which allo...

Tyreece Campbell strike earns Charlton Athletic narrow win over Cambridge United Campbell’s early goal proved decisive as Charlton Athletic edged out struggling Cambridge United 1-0 in their League One clash. Author - Greg S The Addicks hit the front with their very first meaningful attack after just 14 minutes. Campbell was afforded too much space down the left, cutting inside before driving a low shot beyond goalkeeper Jack Stevens. The Charlton forward nearly doubled his tally in similar fashion just 12 minutes later, but this time Stevens was equal to the effort, getting down smartly to make a strong save. Moments later, Campbell was involved again, slipping the ball to Matty Godden, whose strike rattled the far post with Stevens well beaten. READ MORE: Mansfield 1 - 2 Charlton READ MORE: Plymouth 2 - 1 Sheffield United READ MORE: Elsewhere in the EFL Cambridge, looking to pull themselves away from the relegation zone, were fortunate not to fall further behind before half-time....

QPR edge closer to safety after battling draw with Bristol City They took another important step towards Championship survival with a spirited 1–1 draw against play-off hopefuls Bristol City at Loftus Road. Author - Jack L In a game that ebbed and flowed under bright west London sunshine, Karamoko Dembélé’s early strike had threatened to tilt the afternoon in the visitors’ favour.  QPR’s midfielder George Earthy restored parity before the break, netting his first senior goal to ensure the points were shared in what was a closely contested affair. The impact on QPR's season  For Rangers, the draw builds on momentum after their midweek victory at Oxford United. They are now seven points above the relegation zone with four matches left to play.  Martí Cifuentes' side showed resilience and flashes of composure, especially after falling behind, and will take heart from another solid showing on home turf. READ MORE: EFL News from European Super Football  READ MORE: Sto...

A very important three points for the home side Camiel Neghli scored his first Millwall goal to ensure his side’s push for a play-off place continued after a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough. Author - James P The Algerian midfielder pounced in the second half to take his team level on points with Boro.  The away side bossed the first half but Millwall's industry ensured their chances were kept to a minimum as Boro suffered a second consecutive defeat. In the second half, Millwall came out of the blocks and two substitutes were instrumental in a goal which proved to be a winner. A Femi Azeez cross was cleared as far as Neghli who swept it home for the home side's third win in a week. READ MORE: What else has been happening with Millwall? There was certainly a sense coming out of the ground that this could be the year for Millwall to sneak into the play-offs and perhaps, the Premier League. Nobody will want to play them in the semi-finals should they get there. You can watch the h...

Leyton Orient keep play-off hopes alive with win at Crawley Charlie Kelman struck twice in two minutes to fire Leyton Orient to a vital 3–1 win over relegation-threatened Crawley Town, keeping the O’s firmly in the hunt for a League Two play-off spot. Author - James P Crawley took the lead shortly after the break through Armando Junior Quitirna's composed penalty, but Orient responded with a ruthless second-half display. Kelman hit back with a quick-fire brace, before Jamie Donley added a late third to seal an impressive comeback. The result lifts Richie Wellens’ side to within three points of the top seven, while Crawley are now six adrift of safety with just four games remaining after suffering a third straight defeat. Ahead of the match, Crawley manager Scott Lindsey had called for unity in the face of mounting pressure. It had been a difficult time for their club. READ MORE: London Super News from League One The hosts handed a league debut to goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson, bro...