Marseille aim to keep Champions League qualification hopes alive against Newcastle

Josko Gvardiol expressed confidence in Manchester City's ability to compete for titles this season, despite their recent 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United, marking their fourth loss in 12 Premier League matches. This setback occurred at St. James' Park, where Harvey Barnes scored both goals for Newcastle, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.

Tottenham Hotspur faces a challenging period following a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal, raising concerns about the team's performance and stability. Manager Thomas Frank views the upcoming Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain as a less critical encounter, but the pressure mounts with Fulham's visit on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola expressed embarrassment and shame following a confrontation with a camera operator during Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Newcastle at St James' Park. The incident occurred after the match, where Guardiola was visibly upset and engaged in heated discussions with the referee and Newcastle's Bruno Guimarães.

Nottingham Forest achieved a historic 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, marking their largest win at the venue and lifting them out of the relegation zone. This match highlighted the tactical effectiveness of Sean Dyche's gameplan, which focused on long passes to counter Liverpool's pressing style. The defeat adds to Liverpool's struggles, marking their sixth loss in seven Premier League matches under manager Arne Slot.

Newcastle United achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Manchester City, with Harvey Barnes scoring both goals, marking a crucial turnaround for the team that had been struggling in the Premier League. This win elevated Newcastle from 15th to a more favorable position in the league standings, while simultaneously hindering Manchester City's title aspirations as they fell to third place, four points behind Arsenal.

Bayern Munich has announced plans to appeal the three-match ban imposed on Luis Diaz in the Champions League, following their 6-2 victory over Freiburg in the Bundesliga. The club officials stated that they have requested a written justification of the verdict from UEFA to proceed with the appeal.