A sophisticated model has crunched the numbers after the quarter‑final first legs, putting Barcelona ahead with a 28.2% chance to lift the trophy. Arsenal move into second place at 24.5% after a stunning 3‑0 win over Real Madrid, while Aston Villa face a steep climb following a 3‑1 loss to PSG. The data highlights how Arteta’s side could finally claim Europe’s biggest prize.
Nick Woltemade scored a debut header to give Newcastle a 1-0 win over Wolves at St James' Park, their first Premier League victory of the season. Eddie Howe’s side managed a tense finish as Wolves pushed hard in six minutes of stoppage time. The £69m signing from Stuttgart offered presence up front and immediate payoff, while Wolves remain rooted to the bottom after five straight defeats.
Angela Rayner quit as Deputy Prime Minister on September 5, 2025, after a report found she breached the ministerial code over underpaid stamp duty. The former care worker rose from a council estate in Stockport to become one of Labour’s most recognisable figures. She was the first female MP for Ashton-under-Lyne, a union organiser turned party heavyweight, and was named to the BBC 100 Women list in 2024.