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… Brighton bolstered their bid to qualify for Europe with a 3-0 win against Wolves at the Amex Stadium. …
Manchester United held at SunderlandThe Standard
… Fixtures (all times GMT) Saturday (1400 unless stated) Liverpool v Chelsea (1130), Brighton v Wolves, Fulham v Bournemouth, Sunderland v Manchester United, Manchester City v Brentford (1630) Sunday (1300 unless stated) Burnley v Aston Villa, Crystal Palace v Everton, Nottingham F …
Arsenal sense Premier League glory as Spurs eye safetyCitizen Digital
… The Englishman, whose team host Brighton on Saturday, insists he remains fully focused on taking the club forward. …
Howe says Saudi backers are fully behind NewcastleCitizen Digital
… As it stands, Brighton would be the team to benefit as they are in sixth place on 50 points. …
Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title raceCitizen Digital
… He was sacked on Wednesday after a woeful run of five successive defeats without scoring -- the club's worst streak since 1912 -- climaxed with Tuesday's 3-0 hammering at Brighton. …
Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sackingCitizen Digital
… I am happy because it was important to win a game after Brighton, because also with Brighton we deserved to win," he told Sky Sports, referring to last week's 2-2 draw at home.Spurs, the ninth-richest club in the world, are battling to avoid the nightmare of a first relegation si …
De Zerbi hails Spurs win as key to survivalCitizen Digital
… They are level on 58 points with Villa and Manchester United -- with all three teams eight points clear of Brighton. …
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs winCitizen Digital
… A 3-0 hammering by Brighton on Tuesday was the final straw for club bosses, who ended Rosenior's unhappy reign after just 106 days. …
Chelsea can still save season despite slump: McFarlaneCitizen Digital
… The Reds are fifth in the table after two straight league wins, five points clear of Brighton, who have played a game more. …
Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League pushCitizen Digital
… The London team, now under the leadership of Roberto De Zerbi, are still winless in the Premier League since December after conceding a late goal in last weekend's draw with Brighton. …
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survivalArsenal 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 →
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 →
Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Spanish left-back Marc Cucurella for 55 million euros ($63 million) after the World Cup, according to reports.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sweden defeated Tunisia 5-1 on Sunday to seize control of World Cup Group F. Yasin Ayari scored twice, while Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres also found the net as Tunisia's defensive record crumbled.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with a foot injury and announced his international retirement on June 12, 2026, three days before Japan's opener against the Netherlands. The 33-year-old Liverpool midfielder was replaced in the squad by Shuto Machino.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the club's third-place Premier League finish is "something to build on" after a 3-0 victory at Brighton on Sunday. Carrick, confirmed as permanent head coach on a two-year contract Friday, has overseen a dramatic improvement in form since taking over in January, securing Champions League football and winning 12 of 17 matches under his tenure.
24 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes has provided 20 assists in the 2025/26 Premier League season, matching the record jointly held by Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old Portuguese midfielder set up Bryan Mbeumo for United's third goal in their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest and is now targeting top spot on the assists charts.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma is a major doubt for the 2026 World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury and being ruled out of Brighton's final two Premier League games. Mitoma's absence would be a significant blow to Japan's chances of advancing beyond the last 16 for the first time.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Eddie Howe said he held "constructive" discussions with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), and is certain the club's Saudi backers remain firmly committed to Newcastle's efforts to establish itself as one of the best in the world, despite PIF's announcement that it is withdrawing its backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Fernandez scored a first-half header to secure Chelsea's 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues into the final against Manchester City in their first match after manager Liam Rosenior's sacking.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham's Italian head coach Roberto De Zerbi said Saturday's 1-0 win at Wolves was important for the team's mentality as they battle for Premier League survival. With four games to go, Spurs remain third from bottom, two points behind West Ham.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Saturday, moving the Gunners back to the top of the Premier League. Manchester City remain close behind on the same points but with fewer goals scored, with Arsenal able to extend their advantage before City's next match.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane said Friday there was "a lot of belief" the Blues could turn their season around after five straight Premier League defeats and the dismissal of Liam Rosenior. McFarlane, who takes charge ahead of Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final against Leeds on Sunday, said despite recent poor form, the squad has talented players capable of recovering the season.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot warned that "margins are small" in the Premier League race for Champions League qualification, stressing his complete focus on the current season rather than next year's planning. Fifth-placed Liverpool face Crystal Palace on Saturday having failed to beat them in three meetings this season.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →