Manchester United and Barcelona go into tonight’s Champions League second leg match at Old Trafford on a low on the field of play with losses in their respective league matches over the weekend.
Arsenal yesterday night strolled past Derby County 6-2 to move to within four points of pacesetters Manchester United and Chelsea, giving the Gunners a chance at claiming a minimum of the league title.
For the second year running, Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo was voted PFA Player of the Year in England by his fellow players in the Barclays Premier League.
AC Milan moved to within two points of a Champions League qualifying spot after an impressive 4-1 away win at relegation threatened Livorno courtesy of goals from Fillippo Inzaghi and Clearance Seedorf.
Everton maintained fifth place in the English Premier League following a pulsating 2-2 draw at home to sixth place Aston Villa to leave both sides three points apart in the race for the sole UEFA Cup spot from the league.