Summary

  • Don Cossack wins Cheltenham Gold Cup; Pendleton fifth in Foxhunter Chase

  • CL draw: Man City v PSG, Barcelona v A Madrid, Wolfsburg v R Madrid, Bayern v Benfica

  • Liverpool to face Jurgen Klopp's old side Borussia Dortmund in Europa League

  • Get involved: #bbcsportsday

  1. football

    Listen: 'A Messi-esque goal from Coutinho'published at 10:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Manchester United 1-1 Liverpool (1-3 agg)

    Philippe Coutinho was the breaker of Manchester United hearts on Thursday night but it was a goal that any sensible football fan could fall in love with. And none were as smitten as Chris Waddle on 5 live.

    He joined host Kelly Cates for the Football Daily Podcast, where Danny Drinkwater's call-up for England was also on the discussion list.

    Listen here or via the tweet below.

  2. football

    'I'm sure Saido would do things differently'published at 10:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    West Brom v Norwich (15:00 GMT)

    Some more quotes from West Brom boss Tony Pulis, talking about striker Saido Berahino.

    The 22-year-old threatened to never play for the club again earlier in the season after a lucrative move to Tottenham fell through.

    "He is a young lad, who has had his head turned a couple of times and I'm sure he would do things differently," says Pulis.

    "As a youngster it is a learning experience. He has slipped down a few times, but he understands the situation and hopefully will continue to play as he has been playing. The dressing room is delighted with his (recent) attitude."

    "He has to keep his feet on the ground and keep focused."

    Saido BerahinoImage source, Getty Images
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    'It's not good enough'published at 10:39 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Football

    There will be one English club apiece in the Champions League and Europa League draws coming up with Manchester City flying the top-flight flag in the former and Liverpool in the latter.

    Considering the amount of money in the Premier League, is that good enough?

    "No, it's not good enough," says Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, whose side suffered a sixth exit in a row at the last 16 stage following their defeat by Barcelona in midweek.

    "The Premier League is very demanding. Overall, the Premier League will be even stronger next season and maybe it has become the Champions League for the English teams. Every game is so difficult in the Premier League."

    Arsene WengerImage source, Getty Images
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    'I wouldn't want Barca'published at 10:32 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Football

    Don't forget the Champions League draw takes place from 11:00 GMT. Who doesn't Barcelona boss Luis Enrique want to draw?

  5. When sport meets charitypublished at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Sport Relief - tonight on BBC One from 19:00 GMT

    BBC One

    Over the next few days thousands of you will be taking part in sporting events and raising money for charity in Sport Relief.

    Throughout the day we will have pictures of some of your fundraising events.

    Comedian Eddie Izzard is one of thousands of people raising money, with a crazy challenge of running 27 marathons in 27 days. A sensational effort.

    There will be three hours of Sport Relief coverage on BBC One tonight, with the programme beginning at 19:00 GMT.

    You can find out all about Sport Relief by clicking here. 

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    Man Utd & Liverpool charged by Uefapublished at 10:19 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
    Breaking

    Football

    flares were set off at Old TraffordImage source, Getty Images

    Here's a bit of detail on Manchester United and Liverpool being charged by Uefa after crowd trouble during the Europa League last-16 second leg.

    Rival fans were seen fighting in the stands, seats were thrown and flares were lit at Thursday's 1-1 draw, during which five men were arrested.

    Both clubs have been charged with crowd disturbances and throwing of objects.

    Liverpool, who won 3-1 on aggregate, have been charged with illicit chants and the setting off of fireworks.

    The case will be heard by Uefa's control, ethics and disciplinary body on 19 May, the day after the Europa League final in Basel.

    United were not punished by Uefa after some of their fans sang offensive Hillsborough disaster chants during the first leg at Anfield.

  7. football

    So does Wenger want Ibrahimovic?published at 10:13 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Football

    Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was chatting about his team and the title race this morning as you can see by scrolling down but he was also asked about the prospect of signing Paris St-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

    "At the moment we are not on that case," says Wenger. "We have other worries at the moment. 

    "Even at 34 he has had a great season at PSG. 

    "At the moment, my priority is not in the transfer market."

  8. football

    Ibrahimovic 'offered to Arsenal'published at 10:09 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Football Gossip

    As free agents go, Zlatan Ibrahimovic isn't a bad one. 

    The PSG striker is out of contract at the end of the season and has reportedly, external been offered to Arsenal, as the Swede prefers a move to London.

    Read the rest of today's football gossip here.

    Zlatan IbrahimovicImage source, Getty Images
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    Listen to the day three round-uppublished at 10:05 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Cheltenham Festival

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    Going = Goodpublished at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Cheltenham Festival

    It is the final day of the Cheltenham Festival today, with the main event being the Gold Cup at 15:30 GMT.

    But a lot of headlines will also be generated by what happens in the race after the Gold Cup as cycling Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton rides Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter Chase at 16:10 GMT.

  11. football

    'Strikers desperate to score'published at 09:59 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Everton v Arsenal (Saturday, 12:45 GMT)

    Arsenal have won just one of their last eight games in all competitions and their strikers haven't picked the greatest time to go off the boil. So what does Gunners boss Arsene Wenger thinks about the problems his forward's are enduring?

    "I always believe," he says. "Let's improve the quality of our game and then the strikers will benefit from that. 

    "I believe we have quality strikers and, if we produce the quality of the game we played against Barcelona, I think that they will score. 

    "It is linked a little bit with the confidence and belief that the strikers have. They are desperate to score but I'm convinced they will come back."

    ArsenalImage source, get
  12. Man Utd & Liverpool charged by Uefapublished at 09:53 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016
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    Breaking newsImage source, bbc

    Manchester United and Liverpool have been charged by Uefa after crowd trouble during the Europa League last-16 second leg.

    Man Utd & Liverpool charged by Uefa

    Manchester United and Liverpool have been charged by Uefa after crowd trouble during the Europa League last-16 second leg.

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  13. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    European round-up / draw preview

    Max Baggins-Craig:, external City ever so dull, the Football League matches were better. Arsenal / Man Utd deserved to lose. Liverpool deserved it. Neville/Valencia unfortunate.

    Ben Russell:, external You know its bound to happen, Liverpool will get Dortmund. The script is already written for Klopp's return.

    Steve Howes:, external Liverpool beat a very poorly managed Utd team. Thats all that has happened. Klopp's Liverpool hasn't won anything else.

    The Champions League quarter-final draw is at 11:00 GMT, with the Europa League draw at 12:00 GMT.

  14. football

    'Derby as big as any in the country'published at 09:47 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Newcastle v Sunderland (Sunday, 13:30 GMT)

    More from Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce, who loves the Tyne-Wear Derby. And he should know all about it as he has experienced it from both sides.

    "All players wherever they come from are well aware of derbies," says Allardyce. "This one is as big as any in the country.

    "To control the players emotions is one of the most important things I need to do (before the game).

    "We're playing well, we're playing consistently well and we need to make sure we continue that."

    Sam AllardyceImage source, Getty Images
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    Wilshere and Cazorla updatepublished at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Everton v Arsenal (Saturday, 12:45 GMT)

    Arsenal midfielders Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla have had lengthy spells out injured and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger does not expect they will be back immediately after the international break coming up.

    "Cazorla is slow," says Wenger. "Wilshere is showing good signs of recovery. 

    "I don't think straight after the international break Wilshere or Cazorla will be back. 

    "Cazorla's knee is perfect but he has a little Achilles problem. That has slowed him down. Had he not had that problem he would be available now."

    Jack WilshereImage source, Getty Images
  16. football

    'Great challenge to test yourself'published at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Newcastle v Sunderland (Sunday, 13:30 GMT)

    Big Sam Allardyce is now asked about new Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez, who will take charge of a home game for the first time since he became Toon manager.

    "We're enticing the best coaches to come and work here so it is always a great challenge to test yourself against them," says Allardyce.

    "Hopefully I will be able to make my team tactically better to win the game."  

    Rafael BenitezImage source, Getty Images
  17. football

    'Premier League is far from over'published at 09:37 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Everton v Arsenal (Saturday, 12:45 GMT)

    Arsenal, in third, may have their sights on the title but, after picking up one point from the last nine in the league, they are looking over their shoulder when it comes to securing a top-four spot to qualify for the Champions League.

    The Gunners are only three points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham.

    "It's very tight," says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. "I believe the Premier League is far from over. 

    "We have to look behind us because things can change very quickly. I'm conscious of our position, even where we are now is not secure. We have to go step by step, let's get back to winning habits first."

  18. football

    Sam Allardyce news conferencepublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Newcastle v Sunderland (Sunday, 13:30 GMT)

    Games in the north east don't get any bigger than Newcastle v Sunderland and Black Cats boss Sam Allardyce hopes he gets to enjoy the occasion.

    "The only way you can enjoy a derby is if you win it," says Allardyce.

    "We have got to get our players ready for battle and hopefully we can win the battle. We need to make sure out of possession we are resilient to stop Newcastle scoring.

    "The three points will put either side in a great position to get themselves safe." 

    Sam AllardyceImage source, Sunderland AFC
  19. football

    'Now is the time to produce'published at 09:31 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Everton v Arsenal Saturday, 12:45 GMT)

    So how big is the game against Everton for Arsenal on the back of the Gunners being knocked out of the FA Cup and Champions League in the last week?

    "We know the huge importance this game has to us," says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.

    "We do not have to over think what we have to do. We just know the big significance the game has. 

    "Recently we have lost at home to Swansea and we want to make up the points.

    "A negative result would be very bad for us,. Now is the time for us to produce the result we need."

  20. football

    Arsenal news conferencepublished at 09:27 Greenwich Mean Time 18 March 2016

    Everton v Arsenal (Saturday, 12:45 GMT)

    Arsenal are at Everton on Saturday as they look to keep their Premier League title challenge. The Gunners, who were knocked out of the Champions League in midweek by Barcelona, are 11 points behind leaders Leiecster with a game in hand.

    So, what has manager Arsene Wenger got to say? 

    "Overall, I believe our performance [against Barcelona] was positive and we just want to continue to play with same passion until the end of the season.

    "Everton is a tough place as they have a big squad and a team with a lot of potential. We expect a strong opponent but let's go out with the same desire." 

    Arsenal manager Arsene WengerImage source, Getty Images