Arsenal's Champions League dream is well and truely over after they crashed out the competition suffering a 3-1 defeat against Barcelona at the Nou Camp this evening. Despite a stern defensive display from Arsenal the hosts atypically controlled proceedings throughout the tie and eventually took the lead on half-time when Lionel Messi latched onto a Cesc Fabregas error and provided a neat finish flicking the ball over Arsenal Keeper Fabianski and volleying home from close-range. … [Read more...]
Sparta Prague 0-0 Liverpool Highlights
Liverpool's Kenny Dalglish had to settle for a draw in his first European match in charge this evening but his side still remain well placed to progress to the Europa League last 16. The visitors Liverpool looked strong from the outset but were unable to capitalise on a myriad of possession as it was Sparta's Manuel Pamic who went closest in the first period. Glen Johnson had the best chance for Liverpool after poking a shot just wide early into the second half but Dalglish's men, without injured captain Steven Gerrard, never looked like scoring in this forgettable bore-draw tonight. They … [Read more...]