English at ease in last 16 but European balance of power tilts Spain’s way| Kevin McCarra
English clubs expect to reach the Champions League knockout stages, but the Premier League’s high profile in the competition appears to be wavering Sir Alex Ferguson took his disgruntlement straight from the dressing room to the press conference at the Stade Vélodrome. Regret over the goalless draw with Marseille in the Champions League cannot have been connected purely to the quality of the …
Live – Tuesday football
Chelsea take on FC Copenhagen and Lyon host Real Madrid in the Champions League, while Blackpool host Tottenham in the Premier League and there is a full programme in the Football League on a busy Tuesday of football.
Blues find European form
Chelsea proved they were very much alive and kicking as Nicolas Anelka fired them to within touching distance of the Champions League quarter-finals with a 2-0 win against FC Copenhagen