Arsenal up to fourth with win over Leicester

Arsenal continued their fine form and returned to the top four with an impressive 2-0 win over Leicester City at the Emirates. Thomas Partey opened the scoring in the early stages and Alexandre Lacazette netted a second-half penalty as Mikel Arteta’s side leapfrogged Manchester United into the Champions League places.

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Roman Abramovich disqualified as director of Chelsea

Roman Abramovich has been disqualified as a director of Chelsea by the Premier League board but the sale of the club is expected to progress with Government oversight. The Premier League board’s decision to disqualify Abramovich is unlikely to have any real impact given the sale process had already commenced.

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Galatasaray frustrate Barcelona in goalless first leg

Barcelona face a tricky trip to Turkey next week after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Galatasaray in their Europa League Last 16 first leg. Barcelona had chances to take an advantage to Istanbul but the Turkish side defended well throughout to earn a deserved draw.

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Chelsea sale on hold as Abramovich sanctioned by UK government

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government – meaning he is now unable to sell the club. Chelsea have been granted a special license to allow fixtures to be fulfilled, staff to be paid and existing ticket holders to attend matches.

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Benzema hat-trick sees Real Madrid progress as PSG implode

A second half hat-trick from Karim Benzema turned the game on its head as PSG imploded allowing Real Madrid to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappe had given PSG a first half lead but shambolic defending saw the 13 time winners punish the Parisian club.

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