Champions League

Loftus-Cheek, 19, made his first-team appearance during the Champions League 3-1 victory over Sporting Lisbon.

Manchester City boss, Manuel Pellegrini has denied that Stevan Jovetic is on his way out of the team after being omitted from the Champions League squad.

Arsenal name Gabriel Paulista in their 25-man list while Juan Cuadrado comes straight into Chelsea's numbers.

European Champions Real Madrid top Deloitte's Money League for tenth year in a row.

Wang Jianlin has purchased 20% of Atletico Madrid for €45m.

ITV commentator Andy Townsend and presenter Matt Smith will not have contracts renewed next season.

The French youth international would prefer to progress under Arsene Wenger.

Liverpool can't keep sacking managers because they don't have the financial clout to match the Premier League elite.

Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel believes Friday fixtures will be an advantage for clubs featuring in the Champions League.

Former Reds striker Robbie Fowler says Liverpool can still get into the top four this season.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City await their fate in the last 16 draw in Nyon

Liverpool are looking at possible replacements for Brendan Rodgers following the club's exit from the Champions League.

Chelsea rounded off the Champions League group stage with a 3-1 victory over Sporting which sent the Portuguese side packing and opened the door for Schalke 04 to reach the last 16.The English side finished comfortably clear at the top of Group G after a Cesc Fabregas penalty and a rasping strike from Andre Schuerrle set them on their way and John Obi Mikel rounded off the scoring after Jonathan Silva had given Sporting hope.The result proved a boon to Chelsea's former Champions League-winning coach Roberto Di Matteo whose Schalke side clinched the runners-up spot after a 1-0 win over Maribor that left them on eight points, one clear of Sporting.

Roma director Mauro Baldissoni says defeat to Manchester City changes little regarding Strootman's future.

Morgan Schneiderlin has made it clear that he harbours the ambition to play for a big club in the Champions League.

Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell says qualifying for the Champions League does not amount to winning a trophy

Mourinho begins the mind games ahead of Monday's last 16 draw

Cesc Fabregas, Andre Schurrle and John Obi Mikel on target as Chelsea return to winning ways

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Liverpool desperately need reinforcements in goal, central midfield and attack if they are to reignite their season.

Rodgers faces a crucial transfer window at Anfield according to Nicol.

The German Under-21 international wants a new deal as Steven Gerrard demands a spending spree.

Aguero is set to miss between four and six weeks due to an injury.

The Wales international scored a brilliant double against Galatasaray.

Arsene Wenger believes Lukas Podolski is finally reaching peak fitness following the World Cup strain.

Phil Thompson and Jamie Redknapp criticise the Reds boss after 1-1 draw with FC Basel.

Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool were not good enough to go through following poor performances in earlier games.

Manuel Pellegrini's men travel to the Stadio Olimpico to take on AS Roma in the Group E Champions League clash on Wednesday evening. Find out where to watch live in the UK.

Chelsea face Sporting in the Group G clash of the Champions League at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.

Liverpool face a make-or-break meeting with Basel while an experimental Arsenal visit Galatasaray