Football/Soccer 8-Hour Briefing
×Premier League Focus
Guardiola has dropped a hint that he's ready to stay on as Manchester City manager, warning the Premier League that his team will only realize their full potential next season. Slot could benefit from winning the FA Cup to secure his job despite Liverpool's torrid Premier League campaign, with the manager hailing "special" teenager Ngumoha after impressing in their 3-1 victory over Wolves. Robertson fired Liverpool into the lead with a superb opening goal as the team avenged their recent loss to Wolves Liverpool.
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, Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. Meanwhile, Tottenham could turn to De Zerbi as they search for a new manager, with several names including two former club heroes in the running to take the reins.
European League Updates
Valverde put Real Madrid "on his back" with a crucial late winner against Celta Vigo, with Álvaro Arbeloa calling him "everything a Real Madrid player should be." The Bundesliga sees Bayern Munich extending their lead to 14 points after beating Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-1, with "no Kane, no problem" as the German giants continue their dominant season.
Monaco dealt a blow to Paris Saint-Germain's title hopes with a 3-1 victory at the Parc des Princes, while Bayern cemented their position at the top of the table with a fifth consecutive win.
National Team & Cup Action
Falkirk reached the Scottish Cup semi-finals after beating Dundee United 2-1, with Barney Stewart continuing his impressive goalscoring form. Ireland kept their Six Nations and Triple Crown hopes alive with a 27-17 bonus-point victory over Wales in Dublin, while Wales made what was described as "monumental" progress despite the defeat.
Catalans Dragons claimed a much-needed Super League win against Leigh Leopards, ending their new season woes. Jordan Ibe, a former Premier League winger, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman and was bailed to appear for trial in July.