9:07 AM ET Liverpool must “change things” in order to find stability and consistency in the midst of a trying season, coach Jurgen Klopp said ahead of their Premier League game at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Klopp’s side are eighth in the Premier League table on 35 points, and have been eliminated from the Carabao
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6:40 AM ET Manchester United were drawn against Real Betis in the Europa League round of 16 on Friday, while Arsenal will take on Sporting CP. Erik ten Hag’s side edged a thrilling playoff with Barcelona 4-3 on aggregate thanks to a 2-1 win at Old Trafford in Thursday’s second leg and remain in the
5:59 AM ET Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka is close to agreeing terms on a new long-term contract with the club, sources have told ESPN. Arsenal triggered an option at the turn of the year to extend his existing agreement through to 2024 while talks continued over a fresh deal. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga,
4:04 AM ET Relegation-threatened Southampton have appointed interim coach Ruben Selles as manager until the end of the season, the Premier League club said on Friday. Spanish coach Selles, 39, was placed in temporary charge after Nathan Jones was sacked on Feb. 12 following a dismal run of nine defeats in 14 games that left
6:41 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Erik ten Hag says Manchester United‘s Europa League victory over Barcelona shows they “can beat anyone.” United added Barcelona to a list of statement wins this season that already includes Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City with a 2-1 win at Old Trafford on Thursday. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
7:11 PM ET Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Xavi Hernandez insisted Barcelona are improving despite another early European exit, this time at the hands of Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday. Robert Lewandowski’s first-half penalty gave Barca the lead on the night and in the tie, but second-half goals from Brazil duo Fred and
8:54 PM ET Associated Press The Portland Timbers’ Major League Soccer season opener against Sporting KC has been postponed because of severe winter weather in the Portland area, the teams announced Thursday. The teams had been scheduled to play Saturday, but instead will play Monday night. – Carlisle: What’s new in 2023? St. Louis returns,
5:47 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United knocked Barcelona out of the Europa League with a frantic 2-1 win at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag’s team came from behind to book their place in the last-16 thanks to second half goals from Fred and substitute Anthony. Robert Lewandowski‘s first-half penalty had given
2:00 PM ET Just seven days after the pulsating knockout round playoff first leg between Barcelona and Manchester United, which finished 2-2 at the Camp Nou, the European giants convene at Old Trafford for the return leg. ESPN brings you the latest updates, highlights and commentary with Europa League Live. Kickoff is at 3 p.m.
11:40 AM ET The U.S. women’s national team will take on the Republic of Ireland in a pair of April friendlies that will be the final games before coach Vlatko Andonovski names his roster for the Women’s World Cup. The first game will take place April 8 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, before the