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After Liverpool and Bayern Munich secured their Champions League quarter-final spots last night, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City are in pole position to do the same this evening.
As well as previewing their ties with Real Madrid and Sporting respectively, we turn the spotlight on two Chelsea academy products enjoying differing campaigns.
Champions League last 16
The standout tie tonight sees PSG travel to Madrid with a slender 1-0 lead.
Mauricio Pochettino’s star-studded attack will always attract the headlines but Marco Verratti could end up being the key man in the Spanish capital.
Meanwhile at the Etihad, Manchester City’s progress to the quarter-finals looks a foregone conclusion after a 5-0 first-leg win in Lisbon.
But Ruben Dias’ injury has left Pep Guardiola with a problem in the coming weeks and how City deal with that will likely determine how far they go in Europe — and if they can retain the Premier League title.
Marlon Harewood exclusive
We caught up with Marlon Harewood at the London Football Award to talk all things West Ham.
The former Hammers striker, 42, gave us his thoughts on his old club’s Europa League campaign, their top-four hopes and what the future may hold for Declan Rice.
Baby Blues
Tammy Abraham’s decision to swap Chelsea for Roma last summer has proven to be spot on.
The striker, 24, has scored 20 goals in 36 games for Jose Mourinho’s side and is nailed on for selection in Gareth Southgate’s England squad later this month.
Former Chelsea team-mate Billy Gilmour also departed Stamford Bridge by joining Norwich on loan — but that switch has been less successful.
Although the Scot bore the brunt of some heavy criticism from Canaries fans earlier this season, he has been a regular in recent weeks.
He cannot play against parent club Chelsea tomorrow night — but what does the future hold for Gilmour?
And there is more
We will continue to provide you with all the latest football news in a busy week of European and domestic action.
Our daily transfer column focuses on Antonio Rudiger, who Newcastle are ready to join the race to sign.
