Playing today
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
Premier League | Wed 23 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
Riding high on a commanding 4-0 away win against Ipswich Town, Arsenal has extended their unbeaten league run to seven matches, showcasing their strong current form and their willingness to keep the gap with leaders Liverpool as small as possible.
However, with the Reds widely expected to clinch the title, the Gunners will likely channel their focus towards solidifying their second-place position and maintaining their momentum as they look ahead to their upcoming Champions League semi-finals.
In contrast, Crystal Palace has struggled recently, failing to secure a win in their last three Premier League outings and unable to find the net in their previous two matches.
However, the Eagles can draw encouragement from their most recent fixture against Bournemouth, where they managed to secure a clean sheet despite playing the entire second half with ten men.
This display of resilience on the road against a team vying for a European spot will provide a glimmer of hope as they face two significant challenges this week: Arsenal in the league and Aston Villa on Saturday in the FA Cup.
Playing tomorrow
Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
LaLiga | Thu 24 Apr 2025 | 19:30 UTC
A painful 1-0 away defeat to Las Palmas, with the decisive goal coming in stoppage time, dealt a blow to third-placed Atletico Madrid's aspirations in the La Liga title race.
The Colchoneros will be eager to reassure their supporters and demonstrate their continued commitment to competing with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the top of the league.
They can take heart from their formidable home form this season, having suffered only one loss in 16 matches at the Civitas Metropolitano -- a 4-2 defeat against FC Barcelona, a match where they initially held a 2-0 lead until the 70th minute.
For Rayo Vallecano, a 1-1 draw at home against Valencia extended their streak without a La Liga victory to three games.
However, they can rely on a relatively solid defensive record on the road, having conceded just 15 goals in 16 away fixtures this season. Only Atletico Madrid has a better away defensive record in the league.
Played yesterday
Manchester City 2 - 1 Aston Villa
Premier League | Tue 22 Apr 2025 | 19:00 UTC
Domination Index: 74/26
A stoppage-time strike from Matheus Nunes secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory for Manchester City over Aston Villa, rewarding their sustained attacking pressure.
This win marks City's third consecutive league triumph and extends their unbeaten run to six matches.
For Champions League hopefuls Aston Villa, this defeat is a significant setback, leaving them four points adrift of their hosts and ending their impressive five-game winning streak.
Villa now faces the challenge of regaining momentum ahead of their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday.
Conversely, this victory not only strengthens Manchester City's Champions League position but also provides a timely morale boost before their FA Cup semi-final on Sunday against Nottingham Forest, whom they leapfrogged in the league table with this result.
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