Gareth Watkins
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/ 29 April 2005

Champions League: Halfway to Istanbul

At the halfway stage in the Champions League semifinals, we’re no closer to knowing who will meet in the final in Istanbul late in May. The first-leg games between AC Milan and PSV Eindhoven and Liverpool and Chelsea were entertaining affairs, and highlighted how important tactics are in European competition.

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/ 1 April 2005

Glamour, tears and drama in Champions League

The eight teams left in the Uefa Champions League compete in what should be a memorable week for European football. Some might argue that the competition is now weaker with the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal out of the tournament. But a closer look at the quarterfinal ties reveals a mixed bag.

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/ 4 March 2005

Halving Europe’s soccer champions

With most of the ties still undecided, there’s plenty to look forward to in next week’s Champions League as we go from 16 teams down to eight. The first-leg games in the first knockout round lived up to all expectations. Fortunately, with many questions left unanswered, it’s only half time. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the cream of Europe will clash again.

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/ 18 February 2005

Get ready for the Champions League

Champions League action starts next week and the draw for the last 16 has thrown up some mouth-watering encounters. For the first time in a long time, it is English clubs that are the best represented, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool all qualifying for this, the first knock-out round.

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/ 12 November 2004

You’ll never walk alone?

Liverpool supporters love and cherish the anthem that reassures them that, whether there be wind or rain, they should hold their heads up high and walk on with hope in their hearts. Well, it’s been storming at Anfield for quite some time now, and unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a golden sky in sight.

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/ 5 November 2004

Arsenal need new ammunition

Two weeks ago, it seemed that — once again — Arsenal were going to be simply unstoppable this season. However, their past two Premiership outings have cast some doubt on this dominance. First there was the defeat to Manchester United, which brought to an end a remarkable unbeaten record.