UEFA Europa League, Matchday 6, 11/12/25Lyon retain their place at the top of the UEFA Europa League league phase table with a 2-1 victory against Go Ahead Eagles at the Groupama Stadium. Goals from

The UEFA Europa League is back in action on Thursday, Dec. 11 with 18 more matches as the League Phase has reached Matchday 6.

Phil: A win at Basel is an excellent result as they are Swiss champions. However, we also showed that we can play and win at a top European side even with eight changes. We should win this Europa League easily but we must maintain our desire and concentration throughout. Under Unai Emery, I believe we can.

Nottingham Forest secured a vital 2-1 victory at Utrecht to strengthen their push for automatic progression in the Europa League league phase.Igor Jesus struck two minutes from time to settle a tense

Igor Jesus enters in the 86th minute and still has time to score a late winner for Nottingham Forest in its 2-1 win at Utrecht in the second-tier Europa League.

He added this mentality will serve Villa well as they fight on all fronts for success this season: "We need to set our standards, our level, as high as possible in everything. Even when they are resting at home, they must think they will play in a few days and must be ready to play. "

Crystal Palace are reportedly exploring an ambitious January move for Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson, with Oliver Glasner keen to strengthen his attack for a Champions League push. The Wales international,