He wants it so badly, Assem Allam, to change Hull City to Hull Tigers, despite strong opposition from fans. However, the FA has now - for the second time - decided to decline his proposal meaning that Allam can not protest against the decision. The Egyptian has earlier this year threatened to leave the club if he failed to be granted permission for his name switch. Will the fans finally get rid of their number one target?

Wednesday April 9th - Manchester United are out

After 1-1 at Old Trafford, Manchester United fans were hoping their team could surprise once again at Allianz Arena and send Bayern Munich out in the cold. After a rather boring first half where none of the teams looked as they were there to win - Munich could settle with 0-0 result - things started taking speed in the second half. First Patrice Evra scored a goal of a lifetime giving the fans hopes and believe in a semifinal, but less than two minutes after Mandzukic killed the hope. Manchester kept trying and that opened for first Müller and then Robben to finish off Manchester United's Champions League adventure.

Wednesday April 9th - Barca are also out!

Atletico Madrid's win against Barcelona ended the Catalan's unprecedented run of reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League for six consecutive seasons. However, the Barcelona players were outplayed by an Atletico side in great form who deserved the win more than the Catalans did. A player as Lionel Messi was very disappointing and  only ran about 6km - the same as José Manuel Pinto in the goal. Koke gave Atletico the lead after just five minutes, and the Madrilenes kept the lead till the end of the match. Could Atletico win the Champions League this season?

Friday April 11th - Cardiff accuse Crystal Palace of spying

Controversial Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan have written to the Premier League accusing former Head of Recruitment Iain Moody, who is not Sporting Director at Palace of spying. According to Tan, Moody should have used contacts at the club to ascertain the starting line-up before the sides met on Saturday. After the 0-3 loss to the Eagles, Tan wrote to Premier League chief Richard Scudamore demanding an investigation, but the Premier League have told Cardiff to make a formal complaint if they wish to take things further.

Bayern Munich v Manchester United

Champions League Quarter finals 2. Leg

Allianz Arena

09-04-2014 @ 19.45 UK

How are the two teams form?

Bayern Munich have already won the German 1. Bundesliga, but lost against Augsburg in the weekend; the first defeat of the season. Manchester United, on the other hand, took an impressive 4-0 win against Newcastle on Saturday and are currently sixth in the Premier League.

What are the probable lineups?

Munich's Bastian Schweinsteiger and Javi Martínez are both out with a ban while not less than seven players are out with injuries. United are without Robin van Persie while Wayne Rooney, Ashley Young and Ryan Giggs are doubtful.

Neuer

Rafinha - Dante - Boateng - Rafinha

Lahm - Götze

Robben - Kroos - Ribéry

Müller

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Welbeck

Young - Rooney - Valencia

Giggs - Fletcher

Evra - Ferdinand - Vidic - Jones

De Gea

What to expect from this match?

Manchester United visits Allianz Arena with the hope of another Champions League miracle as the one we saw in 1999 in the final - against Bayern Munich. However, Bayern have drawn the first leg of a European knockout tie 1-1 away from home 11 times in the past, and have progressed to the next round in all 11 of those ties. In the last 10 meetings (inclusive friendlies) between the two sides, Manchester United have only won on one occasion. The Red Devils is going into a hard match, and Bayern Munich are the favorites on Wednesday. 

What are the odds?

The bookmakers doesn't have much faith in Manchester United with a odds as high as 14 from BETVICTOR. A draw gives the odds 57/10 with youwin while Betway gives 1/4 for a Bayern Munich victory. 

Champions League Final 2013

Wembley Stadium

25-05-2013 @ 19.45 UK

How are the two teams form?

Weidenfeller

Kirch - Subotic - Hummels - Schmelzer

Gündogan - Bender

Blaszczykowski - Grosskreutz - Reus

Lewandowski

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Mandzukic

Robben - Müller - Ribéry

Schweinsteiger - Martinez

Alaba - Van Buyten - Boateng - Lahm

Neuer

What to expect from this match?

Both teams have much of the same strengths and weaknesses why it is hard to find a favorite for this match. That said, a few more players from Munich have more experience with finals than most of the Dortmund players. This is something that can be crucial on Saturday. 

What are the odds?

Paddy Power holds the best bet on a Dortmund victory with a 6/5 odds. Meanwhile, a draw gives 3 back a Bwin and a Munic victory gives the best odds at BETVictor with 15/4. 

Arsenal's last chance for a trophy this season is the Champions League. Pressure is on Wenger facing the German side Bayern Munich to night. Is this the French last chance?

Eight years of trophy draught in Arsenal have left the fans in despair, and after the weekends failure against Blackburn all focus is on the Champions League. At first sight, Munich seems as quite a mouthful for the Gunners and Wenger. However, the French will do his best to get his men ready for, perhaps, his last match for Arsenal?

Many fans have lost their patience with the manager after all these years with lack of silverware, and his politic of not spending money. While one profile after the other has left the team, only Lukas Podolski and Santi Cazorla has joined. Wenger has always had a politic of developing stars rather than buying them. This has given Arsenal players as Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas and latest Theo Walcott.

However, Wenger's transfer politic is old fashioned and does not match with the competition in Premier League today. Despite my own hatred against Chelsea and Manchester City's way of buying them to success, this seems to be the way to win the Champions League. On the other hand, Arsenal probably has the most healthy economic in the Premier League at the moment. Unfortunately, this does not give any trophy.

Should Arsenal lose the two matches against Bayern Munich as be out of the Champions League, Wenger will be under a major pressure. Not by the board - from which he still has the trust - but from the fans. The demand is pretty clear; buy some players or leave the job.

Another Giroud or Andres Santos will not make it for the fans. Names as Stevan Jovetic and David Villa is what the Gooners will want to hear - and what the team needs.

Tonight will show if Wenger can stand the distance, and if the board can overrule the fans pressure. Enjoy the match!

After Saturday's surprising FA Cup exit, Arsenal only have the Champions League title to fight for. The latest six Arsenal matches has ended in 3 wins, 1 draw and the lost match against Blackburn Saturday. The Gunners are currently positioned fifth in the Premier League while they ended second after Schalke in their Champions League group.

Bayern Munich Friday won 3-0 against Wolfsburg and is keeping their streak of 13 matches without loosing. The Germans are currently first in the German 1. Bundesliga and ended first in their Champions League group, in front of Valencia.

The latest four meetings between the two teams have ended in two victories for Bayern Munich, a draw and a single win for Arsenal.

What is the probable starting XI?

Szczesny

Sagna - Mertesacker - Vermaelen - Jenkinson

Arteta - Cazorla

Walcott - Wilshere - Podolski

Giroud

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Gomez

Ribery - Müller - Robben

Schweinsteiger - Alaba

Lahm - Dante - Van Buyten - Boateng

Neuer

What to expect from this match?

Guardiola shocked most of the football world when he signed with Bayern Munich this week... Great Dane Football Blog is looking on the good sites of the transfer!

5. TIME

Abramovich made an own goal when he sacked Roberto Di Mateo. There were no way Pep Guardiola would sign a contract with Chelsea, as long as the Russian owner sacked managers before they could even spell Chelski. The Spanish super coach is a man who wants and needs time to make his impact on the team he is coaching.

Manchester City was probably not the right team, as well. Again, the pressure would be massive (Not that it is'nt in Munich), and it is clear that Guardiola is not a fan of buying one star after the other. In his time, in Barcelona, he allowed a couple of young players to have their breakthrough, and at the same time added some of the stars from La Liga to his team.

In Munich, the Spaniard will get the time he needs because the name Guardiola is a scoop for the Germans. It came as a shock for many, and also Munich that Guardiola signed a contract, and they will give him the time he needs to create a string team.

4. BAYERN NEED A REVOLUTION

Since the late 90's early 00's Bayern Munich has played the same German style football. No wonder when you see the line of German and Dutch coaches the last couple of years. No doubt that Der Rotten has done well and been a part of the top in Europe, but the trophies have not been there. Bayern Munich has been in a Champions League final, and lost... In the domestic league,  Dortmund has taken over as the major team. Guardiola can bring something new into this historic German team and perhaps take them to the next level: Winning the Champions League.

3. THE REPUTATION OF GUARDIOLA

Bayern Munich has always been able to attract good players while they are not known for developing talents. Guardiola might be able to bring in some of the best players in Europe and at the same time develop some of the talents in the German club. I'm not saying that Messi will join Bayern Munich, but we might see some of the young spanish talents joining the German league in the next couple of years.

2. APPROVAL OF THE GERMAN LEAGUE

The German league has been on a rise the last couple of years, overtaking the Italian Serie A on the UEFA ranking. Appointing a name as Pep Guardiola is a clear sign of a league in development, and some experts say that the English Premier League should watch it's back. As mentioned before, a name as Guardiola has to attract players, not only to Bayern but also to the rest of the clubs. This transfer is a clear signal to the rest of football Europe; German football is up and coming for good!

1. A GREATER CHALLENGE FOR GUARDIOLA

This is the time for Guardiola to show that he can succeed with other clubs than Barcelona. Bayern's players are bigger and taller than the players Guardiola is used to in Barcelona. While the systems and the play style are much the same as in Barcelona, the Germans have a more direct way of playing. Furthermore, this is the exam for Pep; Can he win without the 'false nine' which he played with Messi?

Follow up: Andreas Bruhn Christensen - 5 shoot shootout

In relation to last weeks talent profile, Andreas Bruhn Christensen answers 5 questions from the twelve yard spot.

Who is your biggest idol?

I have two, and they are Xavi (Barcelona) and Frank Lampard (Chelsea). Xavi has a view of the game and is an intelligent football player who often chooses the right solutions, while Frank Lampard is a scoring midfielder. He scores goals almost when he wants. I would not complain if I could incorporate some of that into my play. 

What is your greatest experience as a football player?The trial in Liverpool and my debut for the Danish national team were some great experiences. It is a dream to represent your country. It was a lovely match, and I played well; all together it was a great experience.
 

Who is the hardest opponent you have ever played against?We met Spain in Copa del Atlantico. They had three midfielders, which were amazing to play against.

Where is Andreas Bruhn in 10 years?I should be in Germany, Holland or England by then. That is what I hope for.
 

Which team would you most like to play for?
If I was to play in Germany would I like to play for Bayern Munich or Borrusia Dortmund. However, playing for Real Madrid in Spain, would be the top of everything.