Football/Soccer 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 14, 2026, 11:47 AM ET
Spanish Football Focus
Barcelona welcomes back Gavi espn.com after his seven-month absence with a knee injury, with the teenage midfielder cleared for Sunday's LaLiga fixture against Sevilla. Meanwhile, across Europe, Manchester United embraces Champions League bid espn.com as Michael Carrick acknowledges the mounting pressure of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League, with the Red Devils looking to return to Europe's elite competition after a year's absence.
Liverpool-Tottenham Preview
Liverpool boss Arne Slot demands maximum effort espn.com from his squad as the season approaches its conclusion, though the Dutchman remains uncertain about the final outcomes. Tottenham's Igor Tudor contemplates tactical shift espn.com with Archie Gray potentially slotting into centre-back for Sunday's crucial Premier League encounter at Anfield, where both teams will be desperate for points in their respective campaigns as Liverpool chase silverware and Tottenham push for European qualification.
Premier League Team Updates
Brighton strengthens attacking options skysports.com with Brian Brobbey's return from injury for the Sunderland match, though the Seagulls will miss the creativity of Mitoma. Elsewhere, Burnley and Bournemouth finalize lineups skysports.com for their relegation battle, with both managers making several changes as they seek to climb away from the bottom three in what promises to be a crucial six-pointer in the fight against Premier League relegation.
Scottish Premiership Action
Celtic prepares for MotherwellREF