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English football club that appealed its expulsion from the Championship play-off final after being found guilty of spying on Middlesbrough's training session.
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- May 2026
… City's first team had gone the best part of two weeks without a proper outing after Guardiola heavily rotated for last weekend's FA Cup semi-final win over Southampton. …
Advantage for Arsenal as Man City, Everton share spoils… But for now, we have so much to be proud of." Southampton are the favourites to also bounce straight back to the top tier in the play-offs after a 19-game unbeaten league run. …
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs… Southampton are the favourites to also bounce straight back to the top tier in the play-offs after a 19-game unbeaten league run. …
Ipswich promoted to the Premier League, Wrexham miss out on play-offs- April 2026
… They will face City in the final on May 16 after Pep Guardiola's team came from behind to beat second-tier Southampton 2-1 on Saturday. …
Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final to lift gloom after Rosenior sacking… Audio By Vocalize Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City's feat of becoming the first side to ever reach four consecutive FA Cup finals after a late fightback denied Southampton a shock victory at Wembley.Saints were heading towards their first final in 23 years when Finn Azaz's br …
Guardiola hails 'extraordinary' Man City reaction to make FA Cup history… Saturday's home game against Newcastle was a must-win for Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola's team involved in an FA Cup semi-final against Southampton, which they won to stay on track for a domestic treble. …
Arsenal back on top of Premier League, Spurs win… With City in FA Cup semi-final action against Southampton on Saturday, Arsenal will play twice in the league before the leaders are next in top-flight action. …
Arsenal haven't given up on title despite blowing lead: Arteta… (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Rodri will not be risked in Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend even though he is recovering from a groin injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday. …
Man City will not risk Rodri in FA Cup semi-final: Guardiola… The Gunners, who lost 2-1 at the Etihad last weekend, can return to the top with a win or a draw at home to Newcastle, with City taking on Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals. …
Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
Southampton appeals expulsion from Championship play-off final
Southampton has appealed its expulsion from the Championship play-off final after an English Football League disciplinary commission found the club guilty of spying on Middlesbrough's training session. The club argues the punishment is disproportionate to previous sanctions in English football history.
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Southampton appeals expulsion from Championship play-off final
Southampton has appealed its expulsion from the Championship play-off final after an English Football League disciplinary commission found the club guilty of spying on Middlesbrough's training session. The club argues the punishment is disproportionate to previous sanctions in English football history.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tuesday 5 May
Arsenal gains Premier League title advantage as Man City draws
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton after Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time strike, a second-half collapse that handed Arsenal control of the Premier League title race. Arsenal now needs to win their final three games to claim the championship, five points ahead of City with one game in hand.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 3 May
Ipswich secured immediate Premier League return, Wrexham misses play-offs
Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure promotion to the Premier League as second-place finishers in the Championship, joining Coventry in the top flight next season. Manager Kieran McKenna has led the club to three promotions in four campaigns after the team struggled in their previous Premier League season.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Saturday 2 May
Ipswich secured immediate Premier League return, Wrexham miss play-offs
Ipswich beat QPR 3-0 to secure second place in the Championship and immediate promotion to the Premier League, joining Coventry in the top flight. Hollywood-backed Wrexham missed out on the play-offs.
2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sunday 26 April
Enzo Fernandez's goal sends Chelsea into FA Cup final
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 →
Man City reach fourth consecutive FA Cup final
Manchester City became the first side to reach four consecutive FA Cup finals after a 2-1 semi-final comeback victory over Southampton at Wembley, with goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez. City will face Chelsea or Leeds in the final and are in contention for a domestic treble after winning the League Cup.
26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Saturday 25 April
Arsenal regain Premier League top spot with win over Newcastle
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 →
Arteta says Arsenal still believe in title win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side has not given up on winning the Premier League title despite surrendering first place to Manchester City. The Gunners, level on points with City but behind on goals scored, can reclaim top spot by avoiding defeat against Newcastle at the Emirates on Saturday.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Guardiola will rest Rodri for FA Cup semi-final
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Friday that Spanish midfielder Rodri will not be risked in the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton this weekend due to a groin injury, with the focus on proving his fitness for a league trip to Everton on May 4.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Friday 24 April
Arsenal eye Premier League top spot as City focus on FA Cup
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 →