Arsenal register Gabriel Jesus for Champions League

Jules Koundé's two headers propelled Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, marking a crucial win for the Catalan club after previous setbacks against Chelsea and Club Brugge. This victory places Barcelona in a competitive position, tied on points with several teams as they aim for a top-eight finish to secure a spot in the knockout stage.

Arsenal secured a place in the Champions League knockout stage with a hard-fought victory over Twente at Meadow Park, thanks to an early goal from Beth Mead. This win guarantees Arsenal a top 12 finish in the league phase and keeps their hopes alive for a top four finish, which would allow them to advance directly to the quarter-finals depending on upcoming results.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed concerns that the team's pursuit of trophies this season may be jeopardized by a troubling cycle of injuries, exacerbated by a demanding fixture schedule. Key players, including Declan Rice, who is sidelined due to illness, and others like Leandro Trossard and William Saliba, are unavailable for upcoming matches, including the Champions League clash against Club Brugge.

Everton ended Chelsea's remarkable unbeaten streak in the Women's Super League (WSL) with a 1-0 victory at Kingsmeadow, thanks to a decisive goal from Honoka Hayashi. This defeat marks Chelsea's first league loss since May 2024 and Sonia Bompastor's first as manager after an impressive tenure. The match was discussed in the Women’s Football Weekly podcast featuring Faye Carruthers, Suzy Wrack, Marva Kreel, and Rich Laverty.

Arsenal has received a significant boost ahead of their final Champions League group stage match with the news that defender William Saliba will be ready to return to full fitness. His recovery comes after a brief period of injury concern, which had left the team anxious about their defensive lineup.

Mohamed Salah's recent interview has ignited controversy as he expressed feeling scapegoated by Liverpool amid the team's struggles, coinciding with Arsenal's late defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League, which ended 1-0. The discussion highlights Liverpool's ongoing issues, including a chaotic 3-3 draw with Leeds where they squandered a late lead.

Mohamed Salah's recent interview has stirred controversy as he expressed feeling scapegoated by Liverpool for the team's struggles, coinciding with Arsenal's disappointing late defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League. The match ended 1-0, highlighting Arsenal's ongoing defensive issues.

Arsenal faced Aston Villa in a Premier League match, suffering a 1-0 defeat due to a late goal from Emiliano Buendía. The loss highlighted Arsenal's ongoing struggles with defensive injuries, as they fielded a squad lacking sufficient center-back options, relying on a 16-year-old substitute. This defeat follows a recent victory over Brentford, where Arsenal managed to secure a clean sheet despite injury concerns.