Results from Premier League clubs after the first leg of quarterfinal games in Europe this week
Premier League clubs experienced a mixed but largely challenging set of results in the first legs of the European quarter-finals this week, with only a few sides managing to put themselves in strong positions ahead of the return fixtures. In the UEFA Champions League, Arsenal secured a narrow but crucial 1-0 away victory over Sporting CP thanks to a late goal, giving them a slight advantage heading into the second leg . However, Liverpool faced a tougher challenge against Paris Saint-Germain, with reports indicating a difficult outing away from home, leaving their tie delicately balanced . In the UEFA Europa League, Aston Villa emerged as the standout English performer, claiming an impressive 3-1 away win over Bologna, putting them firmly in control of their tie . Across Europe, English sides generally found the competition intense, highlighting how difficult knockout football has been this season, with only a few teams like Arsenal and Villa gaining positive momentum while others still have significant work to do in the second legs.
