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Kolo Muani & Solanke ease Spurs into UCL last 16

Tottenham put their Premier League struggles to one side again as they beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 on Wednesday, booking their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League. Spurs are in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle domestically but have secured an automatic place in the knockout stages of Europe's premier club competition.

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More injury woe for Frimpong! Liverpool defender forced off again

Jeremie Frimpong has suffered another setback, as he exited Liverpool's Champions League tie against Qarabag after just four minutes due to injury. The Dutch international appeared to sustain an issue with his groin, and was subsequently replaced by Wataru Endo. Arne Slot's side are already short at the back, thanks to the absences of Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konate.

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Conte claims he's 'transformed' McTominay into a 'complete player'

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has claimed that he's "transformed" Scott McTominay into a "complete player" since the Scotland international's switch from Manchester United. The midfielder was named Serie A Player of the Year last season after helping fire Napoli to the Scudetto. He's since been joined at the club by former United team-mate Rasmus Hojlund, who has also come in for praise from his manager.

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Sane reveals extreme impact Guardiola had on him at Man City

Leroy Sane has opened up about his "true homecoming" to the Etihad Stadium, heaping praise on the manager who "reprogrammed" his footballing brain. The Galatasaray winger returns to Manchester on Wednesday night for a high-stakes Champions League clash, admitting that while he remains close friends with his former team-mates, Pep Guardiola’s "relentless" tactical demands are what truly shaped his career.

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Mourinho addresses Barca's 'Negreira case' ahead of Real Madrid clash

Jose Mourinho has bluntly dismissed questions regarding the 'Negreira case' and Barcelona’s alleged payments to referees, insisting he has no interest in dwelling on the past. The Benfica head coach was speaking ahead of a crucial Champions League showdown against his former club Real Madrid in Lisbon, where he also took the opportunity to pay an emotional tribute to former defender Alvaro Arbeloa and discuss the threat posed by the Spanish giants.

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Napoli on the brink: Why is Conte so bad in the Champions League?

Juventus supporters inevitably revelled in getting one over on former boss Antonio Conte on Sunday night, as the Bianconeri swept Napoli aside in Turin. "Antonio Conte, jump with us!" the home fans began chanting in the dying minutes of their team's 3-0 win over the reigning Serie A champions. Unsurprisingly, Conte was in no mood to join in, as his injury-ravaged side suffered a devastating defeat that saw the Partenopei fall to fourth in the table.

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Inside Pogba's failure to relaunch his career at Monaco

Paul Pogba could line up against his former club Juventus on Wednesday night for the first time since parting ways with the Italian giants under the cloud of a doping ban in 2024. If he's fit, that is, with his highly-anticipated comeback at Monaco - after more than two years out of competitive action - being hampered by niggling injuries. As his former employers come to town, Pogba finds himself at another crossroads.

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Two Chelsea fans hospitalised in Naples as club issue statement

Chelsea have issued a statement urging supporters to exercise "extreme caution" while in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League tie against Antonio Conte's side, after two Blues fans were hospitalised following an incident that took place on Tuesday night in the city. Chelsea head into the match aiming to secure a top-eight finish and automatic qualification to the knockout phase of the competition.

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Slot upsets Liverpool fans with claim PSG helped PL title win

Liverpool fans appear to be losing patience with head coach Arne Slot, with his comments about how Paris Saint-Germain helped them win the Premier League title last season angering many. The Reds face Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday night, knowing they have already assured themselves of a place in the play-off round at least.

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Solskjaer back in work - and will watch over under-fire Slot

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is back in work weeks after being denied a dream return to Manchester United as head coach. The Norwegian held talks with his former club over succeeding Ruben Amorim on a deal until the end of the season, but the job instead went to his former assistant, Michael Carrick. Solskjaer's next job will see him watch Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night.

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Arteta reveals details of Arsenal team meeting following Man Utd loss

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has moved quickly to address rising tension at the Emirates Stadium, holding a crucial team meeting following the disappointing 3-2 defeat to Manchester United last Sunday. The loss marked the Gunners' first home defeat of the season and extended their winless Premier League run to three matches, sparking frustration among sections of the home support who booed at the final whistle.

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Two Spurs stars in car accident before Champions League game

Tottenham stars Wilson Odobert and Kolo Muani were involved in a car accident on the busy M25 motorway in Hertfordshire on Tuesday afternoon, head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after midday, between the busy junctions 24 and 25, just a day before the pivotal Champions League clash. The car involved was Kolo Muani's, with Odobert following behind as they travelled to the airport for their flight to Germany.

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Slot confirms plans to play midfielder at centre-back

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he will likely use a midfielder as a centre-back for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Qarabag due to a shortage of options. The Reds will secure an automatic spot in the last 16 with victory at Anfield, though will have to put together a makeshift lineup due to various injury concerns.

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Mourinho REFUSES to give Arbeloa advice ahead of Real Madrid reunion

The eagerly anticipated Champions League clash between Benfica and Real Madrid has been intensified by the pre-match comments of Jose Mourinho, who confirmed he has not offered any specific advice to his former player and current Los Blancos boss, Alvaro Arbeloa. The match at the Estadio da Luz is critical for both sides, with Benfica needing a win to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.

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Pep gives spiky response to Haaland form question

Pep Guardiola has sarcastically claimed that he will not talk to Erling Haaland about the Manchester City striker's drop in form because he hasn't spoken to any of his players for three years. Haaland has not scored a goal in open play for nine matches and City need him to rediscover his usual striking prowess in their must-win Champions League fixture against Galatasaray on Wednesday.

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What Premier League clubs need to qualify for UCL knockout stage

The final round of league phase fixtures in the 2025-26 Champions League is finally upon us, and it promises to be the most dramatic yet. Only table toppers Arsenal and Bayern Munich have already secured automatic qualification for the round of 16, with the former boasting a 100 percent record through their first seven games, while just four clubs have been eliminated so far: Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, Villarreal and Kairat.

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Guardiola quotes 'idol' Cruyff in bizarre dig at Man City players

Pep Guardiola has taken a bizarre dig at his own Manchester City players while quoting his “idol”, Johan Cruyff. The demanding Catalan coach worked under the iconic Dutchman during his playing days at Barcelona. Many of the lessons he took back then have been implemented into his own coaching career. Guardiola is now renowned for demanding nothing but the best, and absolute commitment, from all of those working alongside him.

Frequently asked questions

Currently, the most cost efficient package looks to be picking up a TV deal through Virgin Media or EE TV.

Existing TV or broadband customers can add TNT Sports to Virgin Media for ÂŁ12 per month and Sky Sports for ÂŁ31.75 per month, adding on Amazon Prime Video for the few weeks in the season when they show football which is ÂŁ8.99 per month.

EE TV (formerly BT TV) also provide their Big Sport deal which includes TNT Sports and Sky Sports via NOW TV, for ÂŁ45 per month, which is available for existing broadband customers, with the addition of Amazon Prime Video for the few weeks in the season when they show football which is ÂŁ8.99 per month.

However, when it comes to bang for your buck, if you’re wanting to spend a little less, then the Complete Sky Sports package from an additional £22 per month on top of your current Sky TV deal is the best option, giving you over 128 games across a single season.

A number of broadcasters have the rights to stream and show highlights on the television, with Match of the Day on the BBC being the most notable of these. Every weekend the BBC show highlights airs on both Saturday and Sunday from around 10.30pm, in the company of Gary Lineker and fellow ex-professionals.

Sky Sports offer highlights slightly earlier, with their packages getting underway from around 7.00pm, while TNT Sports also offer highlights and goals from each and every game on the top flight online too.

Yes. TNT Sports is the new name for what was once known as BT Sport, in both the UK and Ireland. Along with appearing on the same channels as it always has, TNT Sports provides four live sporting channels, with red-button and digital channels, Eurosports channels, TNT Sports Ultimate (4K), and Box Office, depending on what package and provider you opt to go with.

Besides watching matches through the designated TV package your subscription is assigned to, some offer ways to live stream and tune in to the big game through a variety of ways. For games on TNT Sports, the discovery+ Premium app is available on the usual array of live stream options, including on Smart TVs mobile phone, PC, laptop and Mac, as well as video games consoles, Apple and Android devices too. Similarly, if you are using NOW TV for Sky Sports, you can login on a range of devices to keep track of the scores.

Yes. Standard coverage of TNT Sports is available to BT broadband customers.

NBC, Peacock, and USA Network currently have the rights to broadcast the English Premier League in the United States. Matches are available across two of their TV channels, NBC Sports and USA Network, as well as their dedicated streaming service Peacock.