All of the top-flight English sides—Aston Villa, Arsenal, and Liverpool—secured crucial victories in the first legs of their Champions League Last 16 ties, putting themselves in strong positions to reach the quarter-finals. With each team delivering impressive performances, the results have only strengthened their credentials as serious contenders in the competition.

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