Author: David Gold

Arsenal start as underdogs against Bayern Munich in this Champions League Round of 16 tie and it is essential the Gunners do well at home. Can they? We preview it.

Roma sacked Zdenek Zeman recently and desperately need their form to improve. Playing champions Juventus though is a real challenge. We preview the Serie A match.

Shakhtar Donetsk v Borussia Dortmund looks a tough Champions League Round of 16 tie to call. This first leg then could be crucial. We preview the match.

Celtic want to continue their Champions League run by reaching the quarter-final. Italian champions Juventus lie in their path however. We preview the match.

Man Utd look to almost have the title secured, but they did throw away a large lead last season. Everton meanwhile are hunting a top four spot. We preview the match.

French football is seeing its top talents plucked away, as financial austerity grips Ligue 1 clubs. PSG alone live in fantasy land, with the reality seeing the country’s coaches fume as stars head overseas.

Newcastle look revitalised with their new army of signings from France and Chelsea have wobbled in games. Can the Magpies beat them? We preview the match.

Champions Man City can’t risk losing more ground on Man Utd and must beat Liverpool here. But the Reds are improving. We preview this Premier League clash.

Newcastle’s intensive raiding of France has seen them labelled “Nouveau-Chateaux” in some quarters. But the Magpies’ strategy may make both financial and footballing sense.

Arsenal and Liverpool both want to finish in the Premier League’s cherished top four this season, but it is unlikely both will. This match then is crucially important. We preview it.