Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has expressed optimism that Erling Haaland will be fit for their Champions League playoff second-leg against Real Madrid on Wednesday.Speaking after a 4-0 win over Newcastle, Guardiola admitted he was “scared” by the Haaland’s second-half injury against Newcastle.The Norwegian striker went down clutching his knee in the final minutes at the Etihad.Haaland appeared to jar his right knee without any challenge before falling to t...

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said his team are ready to go “full gas” against Newcastle United in their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday night.The Gunners travel to St James Park looking to overturn a 2-0 deficit.Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon scored for the Magpies, as they claimed a shock 2-0 win in the first leg in North London.But Arteta is confident his team can overturn the deficit and qualify for the final.He said: “When you compare the...

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has confirmed he will not have Trent Alexander-Arnold available for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Tottenham.Alexander-Arnold picked up a thigh injury during the 2-0 win over Bournemouth last weekend.Scans on Monday showed that the Reds defender has not suffered any major damage.But Slot is unlikely to rush to risk him, with Conor Bradley fit to step in for the semi-final at Anfield.Alexander-Arnold will focus on getting f...