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Bournemouth

Also known as: AFC Bournemouth · the Cherries · Cherries

2026-04-252026-08-06

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterAfter moving to Europe, Diomande said he had trials with European clubs including Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Bournemouth and Olympiacos before signing with La Liga outfit Leganes in November 2024.He moved to Leipzig seven months later.

    Ivory Coast's Diomande living World Cup dream, dealing with tragedy
  3. The Standard

    Former Bournemouth boss Iraola's Anfield debut is set for the weekend of August 29 against Nottingham Forest.Manchester City start life after Pep Guardiola at home to Bournemouth on August 23.

    Arsenal to kick off Premier League title defence against Coventry
  4. Citizen Digital

    Tour de France By Reuters June 06, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank reacts ahead of the English Premier League football match between Bournemouth

    Sacked Spurs boss Frank swaps touchline troubles for punditry and Tour de France
  5. Citizen Digital

    Liverpool close to hiring Iraola as new manager By AFP June 02, 2026 02:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Bournemouth Manager Andoni Iraola signing a new contract, extending his stay at the Premier League

    Liverpool close to hiring Iraola as new manager
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield after leading the Cherries into Europe for the first time in the club's history.

    Liverpool sack Slot, Iraola in line to take over
  8. Citizen Digital

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    Antoine Semenyo, Ghana's World Cup star who defied rejection
  9. Citizen Digital

    France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports By AFP May 30, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE PHOTO- Premier League - Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - Augu

    France defender Konate set to leave Liverpool: reports
  10. Citizen Digital

    City fell short in their quest to chase down Arsenal at the top of the table as a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Tuesday saw the Gunners crowned champions.

    Guardiola goodbye spoiled by Man City loss to Aston Villa
  11. Citizen Digital

    City's Rayan Cherki, West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle's Lewis Hall, Brentford's Michael Kayode, United's Kobbie Mainoo and Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Eli Junior Kroupi were the other nominees for the Young Player award.

    Man Utd's Fernandes named Premier League Player of the Season
  12. Citizen Digital

    window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The Gunners were confirmed champions of the coveted English league on Tuesday after Bournemouth

    PHOTOS: Arsenal fans celebrate title triumph in style, at Ngong Hills

Monday 3 August

  1. Leeds beat Liverpool 4-2 in friendly ahead of Premier League season

    Leeds rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring two second-half goals. The victory gave Liverpool their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Maresca satisfied with Manchester City debut despite penalty loss

    Enzo Maresca said he was "very happy" after his first game managing Manchester City, despite losing 3-1 on penalties to Inter Milan following a 1-1 draw in a pre-season friendly in Hong Kong. Maresca, who took over from Pep Guardiola in June, highlighted positive aspects of the performance and areas for improvement.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle United manager

    Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe announced his departure after five years in the role, saying it was the right time to step away. During his tenure, Howe guided Newcastle to their first major domestic trophy in 70 years with League Cup success in 2025 and secured Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe departs after five years

    Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle United manager after five years at the club. The 48-year-old won the League Cup in March 2025 and secured Champions League qualification twice, though the club finished 12th in the Premier League last season with 17 defeats.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe departs after five years

    Eddie Howe is leaving his role as Newcastle manager after five years, following a season in which the club finished 12th in the Premier League. Despite winning the League Cup in March 2025 and securing Champions League qualification in 2023 and 2025, Howe came under pressure after the Magpies suffered 17 defeats in their 38 league games.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Rodri sidelined for short period after minor back surgery

    Manchester City's midfielder Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery to address discomfort and will enter a short rehabilitation period. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, who won the World Cup with Spain earlier this month, has faced fitness issues since a serious knee injury almost two years ago.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year contract

    Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has signed a new five-year contract, ending speculation over his future. The Hungary captain was rewarded for his strong form last season, with negotiations accelerating in recent weeks.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai signs new five-year contract

    Liverpool's Hungarian midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai signed a new five-year contract on Friday, ending speculation over his future after his fine form last season.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Andoni Iraola pledges authenticity as new Liverpool manager

    Andoni Iraola, appointed as the new manager of English Premier League side Liverpool, said he wants to enjoy the "magic" of the role while remaining true to himself and not changing fundamentally. The 44-year-old former Bournemouth boss, who replaced Arne Slot after Liverpool sacked the Dutchman a year following his Premier League title win, acknowledged the club's massive stature and the scrutiny that comes with it.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. Ivory Coast's Diomande shines at World Cup while grieving sister

    Yan Diomande, 19, has become one of Ivory Coast's most dangerous attacking threats at the 2026 World Cup after making his debut in October and scoring in his first two matches. His development comes despite the death last year of his 15-year-old sister, who died after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 19 June

  1. Ivory Coast winger Diomande shines at World Cup amid grief

    Yan Diomande, 19, made his Ivory Coast debut in October and scored in his first two matches. The RB Leipzig winger is now one of the Elephants' most dangerous attacking threats at the World Cup, but is grieving the death of his 15-year-old sister who died last year after a stranger spiked her drink at a party.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Thomas Frank declines manager offers for punditry and Tour de France

    Sacked Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has rejected job offers and instead chosen to spend his summer covering the World Cup and experiencing the Tour de France after being dismissed in February following a poor spell at the club.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Liverpool in advanced talks to hire Andoni Iraola

    Liverpool are in advanced talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola to replace Arne Slot, who was sacked after a turbulent second season. The club has reportedly agreed a deal in principle with the Spaniard, with sporting director Richard Hughes spearheading the recruitment.

    2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 30 May

  1. Liverpool sack Slot; Iraola set to replace him

    Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Antoine Semenyo set for second World Cup after Manchester City rise

    Ghanaian midfielder Antoine Semenyo, now at Manchester City, is preparing for his second World Cup with Ghana under new coach Carlos Queiroz after a meteoric rise from a disappointing 2022 campaign where he played only 19 minutes across two substitute appearances.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. France centre-back Konate to leave Liverpool as contract expires

    France defender Ibrahima Konate will leave Liverpool when his contract expires next month after the two parties failed to agree on financial terms for a new deal, according to British media reports. The 27-year-old, who joined from Leipzig five years ago, becomes the third major departure this summer after Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Guardiola's Manchester City tenure ends with loss to Aston Villa

    Pep Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after a 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa on Sunday, ending his 10-season spell as manager in which he won 20 trophies and made City the dominant force of English football.

    24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal fans in Kenya celebrate club's first league title in 22 years

    Supporters of English Premier League side Arsenal FC gathered at Ngong Hills in Kenya on Saturday to celebrate the club's league title victory, which ended a 22-year wait for league glory after the team was confirmed champions on 82 points when Bournemouth held Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Spanish Premier League coaches carry on Guardiola's managerial legacy

    As Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City marks the end of an era, Spanish coaches including Mikel Arteta at Arsenal, Unai Emery at Aston Villa, and Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth are maintaining a strong Spanish influence on English football.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait

    Arsenal won the Premier League for the first time since 2004 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday. Manager Mikel Arteta, who has been in charge for six-and-a-half years, was barbecuing alone in his garden when the title was clinched.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Eight Arsenal fans fined for rowdy title celebration in Eldoret

    Eight Arsenal fans were each fined Ksh 500 by an Eldoret court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disorderly conduct during street celebrations following Arsenal's Premier League title win—their first since the 2003/04 season.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Departing City captain Silva backs next generation

    Bernardo Silva, 31, says it is time for a new generation to take the lead at Manchester City as his nine-year contract expires at the end of the season. In a farewell interview, Silva said his generation won a lot but felt the club had been unlucky not to win more Champions League titles.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title, ending 22-year drought

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a long title wait under manager Mikel Arteta. The victory comes four years after the club finished 24 points behind City and missed Champions League qualification.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Saka celebrates Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004

    Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in more than two decades after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth gave the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead. Bukayo Saka said critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as players and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievement.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 19, 2026, after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Players and thousands of fans celebrated at Emirates Stadium, with some lighting fireworks and flares.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Guardiola defers exit talk after City's title hopes fade

    A 1-1 draw at Bournemouth ended Manchester City's Premier League title hopes with Arsenal confirmed as champions after a 22-year wait. Manager Pep Guardiola said he would discuss his future with the club's hierarchy after the season, declining to comment on reports he would step down.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  6. Arsenal win Premier League title after City draw

    Arsenal have been crowned Premier League champions after a 22-year wait, with Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Arsenal finished as champions after their 1-0 win over Burnley on Monday, ending a six-year trophy drought and moving five points clear of City.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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