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Liverpool are within six points of winning the Premier League title and could even wrap things up this weekend.

It means Arsenal are going to miss out, but the Gunners thumped Real Madrid in the Champions League to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009, so they won't care too much.

That result came after Aston Villa's historic European journey ended on Tuesday night after a 5-4 aggregate defeat to PSG.

European action continues tonight as Manchester United,Tottenham and Rangers eye the semi-finals of the Europa League.

Chelsea are also seeking a place in the Conference League last four.

European fixtures and results

Tuesday, April 15 - Champions League

Aston Villa 3-2 Paris Saint-Germain (4-5)Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Barcelona (3-5)

Wednesday, April 16 - Champions League

Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal (1-5)Inter Milan 2-2 Bayern Munich (4-3)

Thursday, April 17 - Europa League

Athletic Bilbao vs Rangers (0-0) - 8pmEintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham (1-1) - 8pm - Live on talkSPORT 2Manchester United vs Lyon (2-2) - 8pm - Live on talkSPORT

Thursday, April 17 - Conference League

Chelsea vs Legia Warsaw (3-0) - 8pmKeep up to date with all of the latest football odds at talkSPORT BET

a minute agoBy Robert Calcutt

Liverpool have announced that Virgil van Dijk has signed a new deal at the club.

The centre-back has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal and follows Mohamed Salah in committing his future to the Reds.

“I’m very happy, very proud," Van Dijk told Liverpool.

"There are so many emotions obviously that go through my head right now speaking about it.

“It’s a proud feeling, it’s a feeling of joy.

"The journey I’ve had so far in my career, to be able to extend it with another two years at this club is amazing and I’m so happy."

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30 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt

Arsenal fans, if you're still buzzing over the win against Real Madrid, you'll be even more excited about Opta's projections.

The statisticians have calculated the Champions League final four's forecasts of winning the historic trophy in Munich next month.

Leading the way with a 28.7 per cent chance of glory are Arsenal, who are chasing their first ever triumph in the competition.

Next are the 2023 runners-up Inter Milan on 25.5 per cent after they knocked out Bayern Munich.

Paris Saint-Germain are third with a 24 per cent chance of winning the title which, like Arsenal, would be the first in their history.

Barcelona are bottom of the list but still on a respectable 21.8 per cent following their win over Borussia Dortmund.

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56 minutes agoBy Robert Calcutt

Amidst the Champions League drama, the Premier League made a return last night as Newcastle thrashed Crystal Palace 5-0.

Jacob Murphy, Harvey Barnes, Fabian Schar and Alexander Isak all scored alongside an own-goal from Marc Guehi.

Murphy in particular continued his fine form with another goal, his third in three matches for Newcastle.

He has nine goals and 13 assists in all competitions for them this season and it's clear he wants to increase this tally even further.

"I am hoping there is more to come.

It is a pleasure to be playing with them and long may it continue."

Newcastle have risen to third in the Premier League, with a five-point safety net in the Champions League spots above sixth-placed Chelsea.

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Today, 09:42By Robert Calcutt

Gabby Agbonlahor has heaped praise on Mikel Arteta for his set-up against Real Madrid.

The Arsenal head coach has been key to his side's Champions League success this season, including a memorable win at the Bernabeu.

Madrid struggled were unable to truly test the Gunners and were knocked out of the competition with a dismal 5-1 aggregate loss.

Aston Villa legend Agbonlahor was notably impressed with how Arteta had his side playing when speaking on talkSPORT Breakfast.

"The way Arsenal set up, you've seen teams do it, they had everyone organised, everyone working hard, no one was relaxing.

He set them up perfectly, Arteta."

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Today, 09:19By Robert Calcutt

The Champions League was back to its usual best on Wednesday, but there's more drama in store for us tonight.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Rangers are all in action for their Europa League quarter-final second legs.

United host Lyon at Old Trafford, live on talkSPORT, after their 2-2 draw last week.

Spurs are in action on talkSPORT 2 for a trip to Eintracht Frankfurt, with the two sides level at 1-1 on aggregate.

Rangers are also on their travels as they face Athletic Bilbao following a 0-0 draw in the first leg.

In the UEFA Conference League, Chelsea have one foot in the semi-finals after beating Legia Warsaw last week,

They take a 3-0 lead into their quarter-final second leg tonight at Stamford Bridge.

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Today, 08:57By Robert Calcutt

Good morning talkSPORT fans - what a night of European football that was!

Arsenal have taken one step closer to Champions League glory with a massive 2-1 quarter-final second leg win against Real Madrid.

Bukayo Saka, who saw his Panenka penalty saved in the first half, was on hand to put the Gunners ahead on the night.

Madrid equalised moments later through Vinicius Jr to offer slim hope of a comeback as they found themselves 4-1 down on aggregate.

But Gabriel Martinelli scored a second for Arsenal in stoppage-time to put the tie to bed and send them through to the semi-finals.

It's the first time since 2009 that they've reached the last four of the Champions League, a competition they are yet to win.

Up next are Paris Saint-Germain, who are arguably the favourites to go all the way thanks to some excellent performances.

In the other tie on Wednesday night, Inter Milan beat Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate to progress to a second semi-final in three years.

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16th Apr 2025, 22:59By Jack Johnson

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will always remember this game as a career highlight after his side knocked out Real Madrid.

"One of the best nights in my football career," he said.

Overall, it’s the 30th time an English side have advanced to the semis in the competition, with only Spanish teams (38) having done so more.

On top of that, the Gunners are now unbeaten in their four games against Real Madrid in European competition (W3 D1).

Only one side have ever gone more consecutive games against Los Blancos in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League without losing (7 for Lyon, September 2005-February 2011).

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16th Apr 2025, 22:15By Jack Johnson

The Champions League semi-finals are confirmed.

are eliminated.

Bayern join Aston Villa, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid as the teams to be knocked out in the quarters.

Inter will face Barcelona in their tie while, as we know, Arsenal are going to take on Paris Saint-Germain.

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16th Apr 2025, 22:01By Jack Johnson

It's a first Champions League semi-final since 2009 for Arsenal as they comfortably beat Real Madrid!

The Gunners went into tonight with a 3-0 lead and they managed to keep Real at bay before stealing a historic win.

They have become the first English team ever to win twice at the Bernabeu in the competition.
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