With the summer window now open, we’re tracking the latest Wilfried Zaha transfer odds to see where the Crystal Palace winger may switch to. The 27-year-old Ivory Coast international has been close to leaving Selhurst Park before, but it seems a move will now finally happen.
Inter Milan are rated a clear form choice to see off Getafe in Wednesday’s single-leg Europa League last-16 tie in Gelsenkirchen. The Nerazzurri finished strongly to claim second place in Serie A, whereas their opponents laboured badly in La Liga after returning from lockdown.
Shakhtar are in pole position to reach the Europa League quarter-finals after beating Wolfsburg 2-1 in Germany, but we’re expecting a close second encounter. The visitors are unbeaten in nine straight away matches in this competition and have only ever lost on the road in England.
Istanbul Basaksehir looked much the better team when beating FC Copenhagen 1-0 in Turkey in the first leg of their Europa League tie. Having done well away from home during the group stage this term, we’re sticking with Okan Buruk’s side to confirm that superiority in Denmark.
Celtic have claimed six straight Scottish Premiership wins over Kilmarnock and are worthy favourites to extend that sequence at Rugby Park. However, Killie did at least manage to get on the scoresheet in all three meetings last term and are fancied to grab a consolation goal again here.
To celebrate the return of Europe’s premier club competition this week, our analysts have devised a fiendish Champions League quiz based on the best teams, players and nations to have graced it so far. There are only 10 questions, making it the ideal challenge for a coffee break or half-time interval.
With the summer window now open, we’re tracking the latest Chelsea transfer news to see which new signings are expected at Stamford Bridge. Roman Abramovich has already bankrolled moves for Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, while Kai Havertz is another player wanted by Frank Lampard.
With the summer window now open, we’re tracking the latest Arsenal transfer news to see which new signings are expected at Emirates Stadium. After leading the Gunners to FA Cup glory following his mid-season appointment, Mikel Arteta will be keen to kick on with a rebuilding programme.
With the summer window now open, we’re tracking the latest Man Utd transfer news to see which new signings are expected at Old Trafford. After finishing third in the Premier League to secure a return of Champions League action, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should have money to spend.
Celtic begin their quest for a 10th straight Scottish Premiership title by hosting Hamilton and a routine win is expected at Parkhead. The Hoops have come out on top in their last 12 head-to-head meetings with Sunday’s opponents, who finished second from bottom last term.
Atalanta and Inter Milan have been hard to split in recent years, with three of their last four Serie A encounters ending in stalemate. However, with Lazio hot on their heels, the pressure is on this time to go for a win that would secure second place behind Juventus in Italy’s top flight.
Juventus will no doubt be distracted by next Friday’s Champions League clash with Lyon when closing their Serie A campaign by entertaining Roma. However, bookies may have overreacted by making them underdogs for this contest, especially as the visitors are in Europa League action next week.
Fulham ultimately looked a cut above Cardiff in the first leg of their Championship play-offs semi-final and can also shade the return fixture. However, the Bluebirds did create enough chances early on to suggest they will have their moments at Craven Cottage on Thursday night.
The new Scottish Premiership campaign kicks off with an intriguing clash, as last season’s runners-up Rangers travel to fourth-placed Aberdeen. Pittodrie has proved a tough place to visit for the Light Blues, who have only picked up one win from their last five trips to this venue.