Bfm :: On The Ball

Wales have given themselves a great chance of progressing with Italy from Group A. The Swiss still have a chance too. The Dutch are through to the last 16 and Ukraine hope to follow them. We look at the 2nd round of group matches including the clash of the auld enemies, England & Scotland. Also a look at Group F, the Group of Death featuring France, Portugal, Germany & Hungary.

An in form Italy kicks off EURO 2020 against Turkey at the Stadio Olympico in Rome. Can Mancini's Azzurri win it? Who will be the 2nd placed team in Group A? Wales or Switzerland. An in depth look at Group B and tornament favourites, Belgium as they kick off their campaign against Russia. Also, chats about Holland and England who are also in action over te weekend plus Malaysia v Vietnam in the WC 2022 Qualifiers.

Rating England's performance in the 1-0 win over Austria. Who will replce Trent Alexander Arnold? The Scots impress in their buildup with a credible 2-2 draw against Holland and france made light work of 10 man Wales. Also a look at Malaysia's 4-0 loss against the UAE. What needs to be done ahead of Vietnam & Thailand?

Villarreal win the Europa League after an epic 22 kick penalty shootout. Did the 2 teams do enough to entertain? Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane have left their positions at Inter Milan and Real Madrid respectively. Who do the teams turn to? Previews of Bahrain v Malaysia, Brentford v Swansea and Man City v Chelsea.

Man City suffer a surprise defeat after going 2-0 up at Brighton. Chelsea got their revenge on Leicester City by claiming 3 valuable points and Liverpool took advantage of Leicester's loss by beating Burnley and moving into 4th. It all boils down to the final round of matches on Sunday. Who out of Chelsea, Liverpool and Leicester will miss out on the Champions League? Tune in for a full preview of the final weekend of the season.

Fulham are relegated on Monday. Man City are crowned champions on Tuesday after Leicester win at Old Trafford. Arsenal win 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday and on Thursday, Liverpool breathed life into their Top 4 challenge by beating Man Utd. Includes a preview of the weekend's EPL and the FA Cup Final at Wembley between Chelsea & Leicester.

Riyard Mahrez scored a brace as Man City swept aside PSG to reach the UCL Final. There, they will face Chelsea who made light work of Real Madrid. In the UEL, Man Utd lost in Rome but did enough in the 1st leg to rech the final. There, they will face Villarreal who overcame a dissapointing Arsenal. Includes a preview of the EPL weekend which features a dress rehersal of the UCL Final.

Chelsea versus Real Madrid is nicely poised at 1-1. All to play for at Stamford Bridge. Man City came from behind to hold a 2-1 advantage over PSG. In the Europa League, Man United were 6-2 winners over Roma and Arsenal are 2-1 down against Villarreal. Includes a preview of the EPL weekend feauring a preview of Man Utd v Liverpool from Giri & Marlin from KL Kopites.

Would the European Super League work? Do the 12 clubs need to be punished? Can this situation be avoided in future? Putting the ESL to bed and previewing the upcoming weekend's action including Arsenal v Everton, Liverpool v Newcastle, Leeds v Man Utd and the Carabao Cup Final between Man City and Tottenham.

Chelsea will take on Leicester City in the FA Cup Final in May. Sheffield United are relegated from the Premier League. West Ham are beaten at Newcastle, whilst Tottenham and Arsenal earn draws against Everton and Fulham, respectively. Manchester United strengthen their hold on 2nd spot after beating Burnley 3-1. Includes a preview of Leeds v Liverpool and the midweek fixtures.

Chelsea lose at home to Porto but progress to the Champions League semi finals along with Man City who won in Dortmund. Unfortunately, Liverpool's participation ends at this stage, whilst Arsenal and Man Utd progress into the last 4 of the Europa League. A preview of the weekend's EPL action where Sheffield United could officially be relegated and the FA cup semi finals.

Defensive errors cost Liverpool dear in Madrid. Man City have a slender lead to defend in Germany. Chelsea make light work of Porto. A lookback at the midweek UCL & UEL plus a preview of the English Premier League weekend which includes West Ham v Leicester City and Tottenham v Man Utd.

A lookback at the midweek European WC 2022 Qualifiers which saw England make it 3 wins out of 3, 1st win for Wales & Scotland and a shock loss for Germany at home to North Macedonia. There is a comprehensive preview of the EPL weekend which sees Leicester City entertaining Man City and Champions, Liverpool visiting Arsenal.

A look at the European World Cup qualifiers including England's easy win over San Marino which saw a few English players making a case for inclusion into the World Cup squad. Also, Germany, starting the long goodbye to Joachim Low. Spain slip up in their qualifier whilst Zlatan makes a truimphant return to International football. We also ask, Whats gone wrong with the Netherlands?

Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten start at Chelsea continues with progress into the Champions League quarter finals where they will join Liverpool and Man City who were sublime against Borussia Monchengladbach. Spurs are surprisingly dumped out of the Europa League while Man Utd and Arsenal progress. A preview of the weekend's reduced EPL, the FA Cup quarter finals and a look at MSL 2021 after 4 rounds.

Liverpool ease into the Champions League quater finals with a 2-0 win over Leipzig as Fabimho returns to his midfield position. Man Utd are held to a 1-1 draw with AC Milan whilst there were wins for Arsenal and Tottenham in the Europa League. A preview of the weekend's action including Leeds v Chelsea. Is there a shock in the making there? Fulham, conquerers of Liverpool now entertain leaders, Man City. Another head to roll? Also, the Man Utd v West Ham and the North London derby.

Man City beat Wolves on Tuesday to make it 21 wins in a row. Man Utd and Leicester drop points with draws. Chelsea inflict a 5th straight home defeat for Liverpool and there were wins for Everton & Spurs. A lookback at the midweek action and a preview of the weekend's EPL including the Manchester derby.

Olivier Giroud's stunning overhead kick gives chelsea the edge over a very negative Atletico side. Man City made light work of Borrusia Monchengladbach whilst in the Europa league, Leicester City fail to progress into the last 16 after a home defeat by Slavia Prague. A lookback at the midweek UCL & UEL and a preview of Matchweek 26 which includes Leicester v Arsenal & Chelsea v Man Utd.

Liverpool roar back into form in the Champions League with a 2-0 win against Leipzig. Man City move 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League after beating Everton in midweek. There were big wins for Man United and Tottenham, away from home, in the Europa League whilst Leicester and Arsenal have to settle for draws. Also, the weekend EPL preview including, the Merseyside, Midlands & London derbies PLUS its Apprentice v Master as Arsenal host Man City.

Everton 5 Tottenham 4 is the standout result from the midweek FA cup, 5th round. Is there a cooler manager around than Carlo Ancellotti? MAn Utd needed extrs time and a Scott McTominay goal to despatch West Ham whilst Man City continue to win ominously. Includes the QF draw and a preview of the EPL weekend including Man City v Spurs and Arsenal v Leeds.