Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Developments
Guardiola has hinted he may stay on as Manchester City manager next season, warning rivals his team will reach their full potential in the upcoming campaign. Meanwhile, Liverpool appears to be rediscovering its form with an aggressive FA Cup victory over Wolves, though questions remain about Slot's future at the club despite this cup progress.
European Action
Federico Valverde scored a dramatic late winner as Real Madrid secured a vital 2-1 victory at Celta Vigo, ending a run of consecutive LaLiga defeats. In Germany, Bayern Munich extended their Bundesliga lead to 14 points with a convincing 4-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach, continuing their dominant form without star striker Harry Kane.
Cup Competitions
Liverpool cruised to a 3-1 victory over Wolves at Molineux to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Robertson scoring a superb opening goal and manager Slot praising teenager Rio Ngumoha as "special" after his impressive performance. Elsewhere, Falkirk reached the Scottish Cup semi-finals after beating Dundee United, while Catalans Dragons secured a crucial Super League win against Leigh Leopards.
Transfer Gossip & Other Leagues
Tottenham are considering several candidates for their managerial position, including former club heroes. In Ligue, Monaco dealt a blow to Paris Saint-Germain's title hopes with a 3-1 victory at the Parc des Princes. Joao Pedro received high praise from Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior, who believes the striker belongs in the same "category" as world-class forwards Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.