Weekly Sports Roundup #10 (11/04/23)

Apr 11, 2023 • 3 min read

Last weeks roundups

In an impressive display of resilience, the managerless Chelsea managed to hold Liverpool to a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge.
In a thrilling encounter filled with drama, Robert Firmino scored a crucial late equalizer for Liverpool, as Arsenal's lead at the top of the table was cut to just six points. The match, played at Anfield, was packed with incident from start to finish, with both sides putting on an impressive display of attacking football.

In a stunning display of skill and composure, John Rahm emerged as the victor at Augusta, overcoming formidable opponents in Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson.
In a magnificent display of skill and nerve, 28-year-old John Rahm shot an impressive three-under 69 to finish the tournament at 12 under and claim victory by a commanding four-shot margin.
Brooks Koepka and veteran Phil Mickelson finished joint second in the tournament, with both players delivering impressive performances. Koepka had been in contention for the title going into the final round, but a difficult day on the course saw him finish with a score of eight under. Meanwhile, Mickelson produced a stunning display of golf, carding an impressive seven-under 65 to end the tournament on the same score as Koepka.
Former champions Jordan Spieth and Patrick Reed were a shot further back.
Brooks Koepka entered the tournament with a chance to secure his fifth major title, and his first since 2019. However, his preparations for the event were somewhat unconventional, as he had opted to switch to the controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour, resulting in him having played relatively few 72-hole events in recent months. Despite this, Koepka remained one of the most formidable competitors in the field, and his strong play in the earlier rounds made it clear that he was still capable of producing top-class golf when it mattered most.

Venue: Aintree Racecourse Date: Saturday 15 April Time: 17:15 BST
Despite having already claimed victories in some of the most prestigious races in horse racing, including the Champion Hurdle, Champion Chase, and Cheltenham Gold Cup, Irish trainer Jessica Harrington has yet to add the Grand National to her impressive CV.
With the Grand National title remaining the only missing piece in Irish trainer Jessica Harrington's impressive collection of victories, her horse Lifetime Ambition would be a fitting choice to complete the set. The horse has already shown its potential on the National fences, having placed fourth in the Grand Sefton Chase earlier in the season.
Jockey Rechael Blackmore faces a tough decision ahead of the upcoming race, as she must choose between two talented horses: Ain't That A Shame and Gin on Lime. Given Blackmore's impressive track record and reputation as one of the sport's top jockeys, her choice is sure to be closely watched by racing fans and could significantly influence the betting markets.
Can last year's 50-1 winner Noble Yeats repeat victory in the 175th Grand National or will runner-up Any Second Now go one better?

This week we will focus on the Champions League

Thomas Tuchel, the former Chelsea manager, will make his return to England for the first time since his departure from the club in September.
The upcoming match between Manchester City and Thomas Tuchel's team will mark the eleventh meeting between Tuchel and Pep Guardiola, with the former having secured victory over the latter on just three occasions in their previous ten encounters.
Thomas Tuchel, who took over from the sacked Julian Nagelsmann as manager of league leaders Bayern in March, knows that his team will need to be at the top of their game in order to emerge victorious against Manchester City. Despite City's impressive run of eight consecutive victories in all competitions, Tuchel remains confident in his team's abilities and has been working tirelessly to prepare them for this crucial match.

Chelsea face Real Madrid at the Bernabeu.
Frank Lampard is set to lead Chelsea into his first Champions League match of the season as interim manager, following a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton in the Premier League last week.
Real Madrid are currently in top form, having recently secured an impressive 4-1 aggregate victory over their fierce rivals, Barcelona, in the Copa del Rey.
The upcoming match is of utmost importance to Chelsea, as their hopes of securing a spot in next year's Champions League hinge on their performance in the tournament this year.
Is Chelsea's Champions League success luck or resilience during turmoil? They've historically flourished in adversity.

Napoli president has told Napoli fans that striker Victor Osimen, ‘is not in a position to play’ against Milan in the first leg of the Champions League.
Osimen is Napolis star man with 6 goals in this year's Champions League.
Although Napoli is the favorite, their confidence may be shaken by a recent heavy loss to Milan in Serie A, and Osimen's absence remains a significant challenge.