The Champions League returns this week to begin the final two rounds of the league phase. The new-look format means teams play eight matches each in what used to be the group stage of the competition,

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Report and free match highlights as Youri Tielemans and Ollie Watkins cancel out goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz to give Aston Villa a 2-2 draw against Arsenal; Gunners had late goal rul

Follow live coverage as Ipswich Town face Manchester City today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.

Arsenal host Aston Villa in a Premier League match that could be significant in terms of the race for the title and European places.

Latest score as Havertz volley extends Gunners lead - Mikel Arteta’s side look to keep up the pressure on league leaders Liverpool