The Champions League league phase is nearing its conclusion as teams, players and fans all around the world prepare for the next stage of competition.

The group stage of the UEFA Champions League officially came to a close on Wednesday and the standings are now final. Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal,

Aston Villa have rejected an approach from Arsenal for England striker Ollie Watkins. Sources confirmed to BBC Sport the Gunners made their enquiry for the 29-year-old on Monday. Watkins started in Villa's Champions League game against Celtic on Wednesday night at Villa Park,

Aston Villa have been left unimpressed by the timing of an approach from Arsenal for striker Ollie Watkins ahead of their Champions League game against Celtic.

Arsenal are optimistic that David Raya will be available for selection against Manchester City on Sunday. The Spanish international missed Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Girona in the Champions League on Wednesday night,

Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of goalkeeper David Raya ahead of Sunday’s vital Premier League match against Manchester City. The Gunners were without their No.1 for last night’s Champions League win over Girona which saw Mikel Arteta’s side cement their place in the last 16.

Latest Arsenal injury news with Mikel Arteta offering a concerning update on David Raya before Manchester City