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An important win for Chelsea as they aim to secure Champions League qualification  Chelsea climbed back into the Premier League’s top four with a hard-fought win over Leicester City at Stamford Bridge, courtesy of a second-half strike from Marc Cucurella. Author - Lauren W The Spanish left-back netted his fifth goal of the season, and his second in as many league games, after finding the net after scoring against Southampton last time out. His decisive moment came on the hour mark, when he unleashed a left-footed effort from 25 yards that flew past Leicester keeper Mads Hermansen. Source | Chelsea Football Club YouTube   Before that, Chelsea had struggled to break through. They squandered a golden opportunity midway through the first half when Cole Palmer saw his penalty saved by Hermansen, after Jadon Sancho was tripped in the box by Victor Kristiansen. It was Palmer’s first failure from the spot after converting all 12 of his previous penalties, extending his run without...

Chelsea edge past Tottenham to climb into top four Enzo Fernández’s second-half header secured a vital win for Chelsea as they overcame Tottenham to move into the Premier League’s top four, strengthening their push for Champions League qualification. Author - Lauren W Defeat heaps further pressure on Ange Postecoglou, whose Spurs side remain 14th and in danger of finishing outside the top 10 for the first time since 2008. The Blues , buoyed by the return of key duo Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson, dictated the tempo at Stamford Bridge but squandered a string of first-half chances. However, they maintained their attacking intent after the break and found the breakthrough on 50 minutes, with Fernández nodding in Palmer’s pinpoint cross. Moisés Caicedo thought he had doubled Chelsea’s advantage moments later, firing a crisp volley past Guglielmo Vicario, but the goal was chalked off following a lengthy VAR review for offside in the build-up. READ MORE: Premier League news and storie...

Arsenal won 3-2 on aggregate Arsenal staged a stunning comeback to book their place in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals Author - DJ They managed to overturn a first-leg deficit to beat Real Madrid at the Emirates.  Alessia Russo was the hero on the night, scoring twice in a relentless second-half display that saw the Gunners seize control. With tension mounting in the stands, Russo struck just moments after the restart, guiding home Chloe Kelly’s curling cross to settle nerves and give Arsenal the lead on the night. This game was well and truly on now.  Three minutes later, former Barcelona midfielder Mariona Caldentey capitalised on another superb Kelly delivery, heading in to turn the tie on its head. READ MORE: Arsenal news and stories from European Super Football READ MORE: More match reports from London Super News Russo then doubled her tally in the 59th minute, pouncing from close range to put Arsenal firmly in control. She thought she had sealed a hat-trick,...

Tottenham were held by Frankfurt as Santos steals the show in Europa League tie They were held to a 1-1 draw by Eintracht Frankfurt, with visiting goalkeeper Kaua Santos delivering a stunning performance to keep the hosts at bay. Author - Greg S The Brazilian, deputising for the injured Kevin Trapp, produced a series of outstanding saves in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, frustrating Spurs throughout a breathless encounter. Frankfurt struck early through Hugo Ekitike, whose low drive in the sixth minute underlined why a number of Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on the 22-year-old forward. The move came from a Spurs error in midfield, as James Maddison lost possession and Ellyes Skhiri found Ekitike in space. The Frenchman cut inside and picked his spot with precision, beating Guglielmo Vicario at the far post. Spurs responded with intent and gradually gained control. Their efforts were rewarded when Pedro Porro levelled the tie w...

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...

Watkins sinks former club as Villa boost top-four hopes Ollie Watkins was the difference as Aston Villa edged past his former side Brentford to keep their Champions League hopes alive. Author - James P Watkins’ deflected strike early in the second half sealed a 1-0 win, lifting Unai Emery’s side to seventh in the table and within two points of fourth-placed Manchester City, albeit having played a game more. In a match short on clear-cut chances, Watkins sparked the contest into life after 49 minutes. Latching onto Jacob Ramsey’s through ball, the England striker cut inside and drilled a low shot that clipped Nathan Collins before creeping past Mark Flekken. Click here for more Premier League news from European Super Football Watkins thought he had turned provider moments later, squaring for Morgan Rogers to find the net, but a VAR check ruled the Villa forward marginally offside. Brentford almost snatched an equaliser when Keane Lewis-Potter struck the foot of the post, but Vill...

The London Marathon is one of our finest events  Let's explore some of the best bits and quotes from the 2025 event. Author - Jack L Once a year, the city comes together to celebrate one of the great sporting occasions .  The 45th edition of the event was aiming to break a record and become the marathon race with the most competitors. There are expected to be more than 56,000 people taking part this year, from the elite field through to those runners dressed as dinosaurs or carrying animals.  Who's won the elite races In the women's event, Olympic silver medallist Tigst Assefa managed to burst clear of the 2021 winner Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya with around 10km to go before crossing the line in two hours 15 minutes 50 seconds. Assefa managed to beat the previous record, set by Peres Jepchirchir in London last year, by 26 seconds. Jepkosgei achieved a credible second place, nearly three minutes behind, whilst 2023 winner and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan of the Nethe...