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Every Friday, I pick for you the best or most exciting games not to be missed in the world of football every weekend. From derbies to top-of-the-table clashes and six-pointers to relegation pitting world-class players against each other or other interesting strategic battles, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
This week, we take you to England, Germany, Italy, France and Scotland for a final, a league final, a huge derby, a potential coronation and the big battle for the title and European places!
– How sixth place in the Premier League can earn a Champions League place
– Championship promotion race: Who’s going to the Premier League?
– Hearts, Celtic, Rangers? Who is going to win the Scottish Premiership?
Premier LeagueMatch Day 35
Kickoff: Sunday, 10:30 am ET / 3:30 pm BST
There are just three points between these huge rivals from the north-west of England. United finished third after an excellent interim stint for Michael Carrick. He would strengthen his candidacy for the permanent job with a win against United’s old foes, especially at Old Trafford where the crowd already loves him so much and where most fans want him on the bench for next season.
The Red Devils are 11 points clear of sixth place (assured of fifth place UEFA Champions League for next season), and they could seal their return to Europe’s top competition on Sunday after a three-year absence.
Although they are not playing great at the moment and their performances have not been very convincing, they still win and have Bruno Fernandes One more assist is needed to equal the Premier League record of 20 on the brink of history.
As for Liverpool, they are eight points clear of sixth and a win at Old Trafford would give manager Arne Slott some of the credit he lost earlier in the season with poor results and performances. The goal now is a top-five finish, and Liverpool are looking to do just that. But the defeat in Manchester will leave a mark.
Mohamed Salah Suspicious for the audience, like Mathews Cunha For the hosts. Both Benjamin Sesco And Alexander Issac scored last weekend for their respective teams, and they could once again play a big role in this hugely anticipated game.
My prediction: Man United 2-2 Liverpool. I expect United to play better than the opposition Brentford Last Monday, where they were second best despite the win. I think Liverpool will raise their level as well, so we should have a really good game which I think will end in a draw.
UEFA Women’s Champions League Semi-finals, second leg
Kickoff: Saturday, 9am ET / 2pm BST
There was great quality in the first leg at the Emirates last weekend. Both OL Lyonnais and Arsenal enjoyed their moments and showed their class despite two costly mistakes by the Lyonesse goalkeeper. Christian Endler.
Arsenal Won the first game 2-1 After turning it around in the second half, thanks to more intensity and aggression, they eventually gifted their chances though.
OL have a great team — the first-leg loss was their second all season — and they need to go for it on Saturday. They lost their way against Wolfsburg (1-0) in the first leg before defeating them in the second leg (4-0 after extra time) to qualify for the semi-finals. Manager Jonathan Giraldez has an excellent squad, stacked with talent, and has plenty of options on the bench.
There will be a feeling of déjà vu. The two sides met in last season’s semi-finals — Lyon won the first leg at the Emirates to see off Arsenal. 4-1 back to france Arsenal are in a better position this time. They are the current European champions and that experience will be very valuable. D Lyonnais Can do no wrong in the first leg and will need to be very efficient if they are to reach their first Champions League final since 2024.
My prediction: Lyons 2-1 Arsenal, Lyons won 4-3 on penalties. The atmosphere in Lyon will be fantastic on Saturday at the Groupma Stadium and the French giants will cause a lot of problems for the Arsenal defence. It would go to extra time and then penalties, with the hosts winning.
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Krieger backs Arsenal to see OL Lyons
Ali Krieger and Leanne Sanderson preview Arsenal’s UEFA Women’s Champions League semi-final second leg with OL Lyonesse.
EFL ChampionshipMatch day 46
Kickoff: Saturday, 7:30 am ET / 12:30 pm BST
What a finish this is going to be! The final gameweek of a full Championship season is upon us, and there is still much to be decided.
First and foremost — and most important of them all — is who will accompany Coventry City Promoted directly to the Premier League? Ipswich, who are in second place, are in the strongest position, hosting a QPR side with nothing but pride to be proud of. Shadows lurk behind Ipswich MillwallJust one point behind (and already exiled Oxford United at home), and MiddlesbroughTwo points behind (and travel Wrexham Saturday).
The Welsh side can still make the play-offs. fighting with Hull City (level on points with Wrexham) and Derby County (just one point behind). Hull game Norwich CityWhen the derby is on Sheffield United. All are over, but the bottom three of the table are already known (Oxford, Leicester City And Sheffield Wednesday)
All Ipswich need to do now is match or better results against Millwall and Middlesbrough and they will be back in the Premier League next season, a year after being relegated there. They deserve to go through and back up, despite winning just one of their last five league games (one win, three draws and one loss).
My prediction: Ipswich Town 3-0 QPR. I think the opportunity is too big and Ipswich are happy not to take it. They will win this game comfortably, and then they will celebrate their return to the top flight after being relegated last year.
Serie AMatch Day 35
Kickoff: Sunday, 2:45 pm ET / 7:45 pm BST
We could have a new Italian champion on Sunday night as Inter could win Serie A with a win over Parma or other results.
They are 10 points clear of the holders Napoli With four games played. A win would once again show that they are the best team in the country and also the most successful team by a mile.
It was not to be an easy season The Nerazzurri With Christian Chivu as the new manager, and a squad led largely by aging stars. Despite some lows (against Derby AC Milan Eliminated by or They will be/Glimt Champions League), Lautaro Martinez And his teammates are the strongest internally. They will also face Lazio in Italian Cup Dream of winning the double in the final.
Chivu has done a good job in his first year on the bench there and deserves a lot of credit. Marcus Thuram Also been clutch lately, especially in the absence of the Argentine striker through injury.
Parma, on the other hand, is already safe and at the bottom Carlos CuestaMikel Arteta’s former assistant ArsenalHas done a brilliant job in his first directorial role. They are 12th in the table and guaranteed to stay in Serie A next season.
My prediction: Inter 3-0 Parma. Inter will be highly motivated to win the league at home, and it will be impossible for Parma to deny them, as they have nothing to play for.
BundesligaMatch Day 32 (Stream on ESPN+)
Kickoff: Saturday, 12:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm BST
It is sixth against third in the Bundesliga table this weekend in a huge game for next season’s Champions League spots. We still don’t know if fifth place will qualify for the Champions League, but the race for fourth and fifth place is heating up!
Leipzig look safe in third position with a five-point cushion over fourth place Stuttgart At this point, there are three games left. But Stuttgart will have to fight hard to stay where they are Hoffenheim Level on points and just behind on goal difference (+20 to +16), with Bayer Leverkusen just two points behind.
Also, Hoffenheim and Stuttgart face each other on Saturday three hours before this game. Someone will drop points there, which could benefit Leverkusen. They need another top performance, as they did colon Last weekend, with Patrick Schick Scoring a bracket in a 2-1 win. They are still a bit inconsistent, but they are still in the mix and strongly believe they can make the top four. On their day, they could beat anyone.
Leipzig have won five league games in a row so far Ian DiomondThey have one of the biggest breakout stars of the European season. D Ivory Coast The winger has been excellent this season for the team. They had an impressive win Eintracht Frankfurt Fast forward two weeks, and they will try to do the same in Leverkusen on Saturday. This game, as well as the Hoffenheim one, is huge for the race for a Champions League spot this weekend.
My prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-2 RB Leipzig. Again, this game will be really fun. This is often the case for Leipzig, who have scored 14 goals in their last five league games. But this is Leverkusen’s last chance to finish fourth and they will take advantage of it with a win.
Scottish PremiershipMatch Day 35
Kickoff: Monday 12:30 pm ET / 5:30 pm BST
We are now 34 games into the Scottish season, and firmly into the second set of fixtures known as Championship groups: the top six teams in the league from the first 33 games of the season now play against each other in a mini-league to determine the overall champion.
Heart are still top of the table, three points clear celtic (those who play Hibernian this weekend) and are four points clear of Rangers, who travel to Tynecastle Park on Monday.
They have been the best team in the league so far this season and deserve the title, but manager Derek McInnes and Co. still have a lot of work to do before they can celebrate, as they still face Celtic on the final day of the season at Celtic Park. Meanwhile, a win at home on Monday would leave Rangers seven points behind with just three games to play and certainly put them out of the title race.
Hearts got a late winner again Last weekend in Derby Thanks to Hibs Blair SpittalIts strike. Scoring late and winning games is something they have done a lot of this season. It’s not so much the case for Rangers, who themselves lost at home Motherwell 90 minutes last weekend.
They have been on a great run of results and scored goals for fun, but it was their defense that let them down last weekend. They now need to beat Hearts to win the title. This is a must win game for them. They won their last encounter (4-2) back home in February, but before that, Hearts won twice — home and away — in the league.
My prediction: Hearts 2-2 Rangers. This will be another tight affair, and there won’t be much between the two attacking sides. But Rangers have their backs against the wall and must win this game at any cost. Any other result will knock them out of the title race, so I expect them to go for it only to fall short.
