… (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. …
… Villa's lacklustre performance sparked debate about their influence on the relegation dogfight, with Tottenham moving out of the Premier League relegation zone after West Ham's defeat at Brentford 24 hours earlier. …
Audio By VocalizePep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. …
… The Hammers played their part as they crumbled to a 3-0 defeat at Brentford. Has Carrick earned Man Utd job?Michael Carrick has achieved the goal he was set when placed in charge at Old Trafford in January by returning the Red Devils to the Champions League. …
… y AFP April 28, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Michael Carrick saluted Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United's midfield stars inspired the 2-1 win over Brentford …
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.
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.
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder with a pacemaker, collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in the 64th minute on Sunday. The team doctor reported that Eriksen was briefly unconscious but the pacemaker responded as intended, and Eriksen is in good spirits and recovering with his family.
Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and "doing well," according to the Danish football association. The 34-year-old midfielder, who wears a pacemaker following a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was taken to hospital after walking off the pitch.
Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday, falling to the ground in the 64th minute. The match was called off with Denmark leading 2-1; Eriksen was taken to hospital and remains conscious and doing well, with his pacemaker responding as expected, five years after suffering cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.
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.
Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner won three Premier League titles (two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool) and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, and holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 658.
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.
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.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after Salah took aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah's nine-year spell at Anfield ends after Sunday's clash against Brentford.
England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel said he has no fears after excluding prominent players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad, stating his aim is to win the tournament.
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.
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called for greater consistency in VAR decisions after his side's goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The disallowance of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equalizer prompted a complaint to the PGMOL, with West Ham arguing that unpunished fouls in the same phase of play should have resulted in a penalty.
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.
Arsenal can go five points clear of second-placed Manchester City by beating relegated Burnley on Monday, as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch. City are on a 14-game unbeaten run but a 3-3 draw at Everton last week may prove decisive.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects striker Omar Marmoush to play a key role in the closing stages of the season, as City pursue a domestic treble with four games left, including the FA Cup final. Marmoush has made seven Premier League starts this season but scored off the bench in City's 3-0 win over Brentford.
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham, with Leandro Trossard scoring seven minutes from full-time. VAR disallowed a last-gasp West Ham equaliser by Callum Wilson for a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya, a decision the article describes as hugely contentious and minimal contact.
Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland on Saturday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring for Liverpool in the sixth minute and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for Chelsea in the 35th minute.
West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo said his own future is not on his mind as he focuses on battling to save the club from relegation. The Hammers are in 18th place with three games remaining, and face leaders Arsenal on Sunday.
Arne Slot said that even three wins in Liverpool's final Premier League matches would not silence critics following their disappointing title defence. The Reds are fourth in the table and focused on securing Champions League qualification with matches remaining against Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Brentford.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Arsenal lead by five points with three games to play, while City have four matches remaining.
Arsenal are leading the Premier League title race and a win at West Ham on Sunday could clinch their first English title in 22 years, while Manchester City's recent 3-3 draw at Everton has damaged their chances. Tottenham host Leeds knowing a win combined with West Ham dropping points would move them towards safety.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
Arsenal are five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race with matches remaining against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. A win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal Arsenal's first English title in 22 years, though the club faces potential danger at the London Stadium.
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must win against Brentford on Saturday to apply pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City trail Arsenal by five points with three games left for the Gunners and four remaining for City after a 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday.
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday, with goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison, moving them one point above West Ham in the fight for survival.
Arsenal can go six points clear of Manchester City this weekend if they beat Fulham on Saturday, two days before City face Everton. The title race may be decided by tight margins after the top two were recently level on points and goal difference.
Arsenal and Manchester City are level on 70 points with five games remaining; Arsenal can return to the summit with a win or draw at home to Newcastle while City play Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals. Tottenham, winless in the Premier League since December, face relegation and must beat Wolves to restore hope of avoiding the second tier for the first time in nearly 50 years.