Dean Smith insists Aston Villa have proved they are good enough to survive but a tough run of fixtures coming up is likely test them to the limit.

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers says midfielder Matty James is pushing hard for a place in his side after impressing in training recently.

Hakan Calhanoglu is expected to return to action for AC Milan against Fiorentina this weekend after a hip injury.

Wales have slipped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings to 23rd as Belgium stay top of the pile and England remain fourth.

Manchester City have vowed to fiercely fight the allegations UEFA have levelled against them with chief executive Ferran Soriano calling them "simply not true".

Liverpool are among the European heavyweights hoping for more Champions League glory this year and that was also the case back on this day in 2008.

Daniel Farke insists he has no plans to walk away from Norwich City this summer, even with relegation now a very likely prospect.

Manchester United retain an interest in Josh King amid a possible summer swoop after failing to land the Bournemouth striker last month.

The FA Cup may not sparkle with the same magic of old these days but for little Lincoln City three years ago they enjoyed a rare famous day in the competition.

Sadio Mane is set to return to the Liverpool starting line-up when the holders take on Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.