Unai Emery the Europa League king could be Aston Villa’s final trump card Players hope their workaholic manager will let his hair down if he wins competition for fifth time in Istanbul The Guardian - UK · May 19
WSL 2025-26 season review: our writers’ best and worst From the best matches and great goals to scheduling gripes and the biggest disappointments, how was the WSL season for you? The Guardian - UK · May 19
Like pulling teeth? Guardiola compares Manchester City’s Bournemouth trip to dentist visit Pep Guardiola feels Manchester City’s match at Bournemouth on Tuesday will be like a trip to the dentist, with Andoni Iraola’s side unbeaten in 16 league matches The Guardian - UK · May 18
Steve Clarke to keep faith with same loyal servants with Scotland squad for World Cup Scotland manager Steve Clarke will name his 26-man squad for the World Cup finals tomorrow - the Tartan Army should not expect any surprises. The National (Scotland) · May 18
TNT Sports sparks outage over Champions League final decision Arsenal's Champions League final against Paris St Germain will not be broadcast free-to-air in the United Kingdom. This marks the first time in the modern Champions League's 34-year history that the final will not be available free to air. Rights-holder TNT Sports confirmed that viewers must subscribe to its platform… The Independent UK · May 18
Arsenal v Burnley LIVE: Nervy Gunners scrape victory to move to brink of Premier League title Arsenal 1-0 Burnley: Kai Havertz headed the only goal as the Gunners moved within one win, or one Man City slip-up, of a first title for 22 years The Independent UK · May 18
How Chelsea Can Still Qualify for the Champions League The Blues need a lot of help from other teams this coming week to make it. Sports Illustrated · May 18
‘If I Was in Their Position’—Rodri Fires Premier League Title Warning at Arsenal The 2025–26 race will be decided within six days at the most, or as little as two. Sports Illustrated · May 18
Liverpool to make Arne Slot sack decision following u-turn talks: report Liverpool boss Arne Slot is under increasing pressure at Anfield FourFourTwo · May 18
‘Prince William called me a Rolls-Royce once’: Ezri Konsa enjoys royal approval at Aston Villa Ezri Konsa has said the Prince of Wales referring to him as a “Rolls-Royce” counts as the greatest compliment of his career The Guardian - UK · May 18
Chelsea: How Manchester United and Liverpool can help Blues qualify for Champions League Blues need EIGHT results to go in their favour to qualify for the Champions League Evening Standard · May 18
Wayne Rooney says ‘selfish’ Mo Salah should be dropped for final Liverpool match Salah is leaving the club this summer and the final day clash with Brentford will be his last game for Liverpool The Independent UK · May 18
Premier League and FA Cup final: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action Bafflement at Old Trafford, Chelsea’s Wembley drought goes on and Leeds give fans cause for optimism The Guardian - UK · May 18
Liverpool injury update: Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, Alisson Becker latest news and potential return dates Reds hoping to welcome back absentees for Premier League finale Evening Standard · May 18
Sports Illustrated · May 18 Arsenal vs. Burnley: Preview, Predictions and Lineups The Gunners are edging towards their first Premier League title in 22 years.
The Guardian - UK · May 17 Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace, Leeds 1-0 Brighton, Everton 1-3 Sunderland: Premier League – live Sunderland and Bournemouth were the big winners on a day of twists and turns in the race for Europe
The Independent UK · May 17 Manchester United v Nottingham Forest LIVE: Shearer and Neville fume at VAR awarding Cunha’s goal in narrow win Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest: Bruno Fernandes scored his 20th Premier League assist of the season as Casemiro bade farewell to Old Trafford in a game once again dominated by VAR controversy
The Independent UK · May 17 Mohamed Salah’s parting blow only increases the pressure on Arne Slot as Liverpool crisis mounts Salah criticised Liverpool’s season on social media but promised to fight to secure Champions League football in his final match for the club
Sports Illustrated · May 17 Man Utd vs. Nottingham Forest: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Both teams have secured their necessary objectives before Sunday’s matchup.
Sports Illustrated · May 16 How Man City’s FA Cup Final Win Impacts Premier League’s European Spots There will be a huge eight English teams competing in European competitions during the 2026–27 season.
The Independent UK · May 16 ‘Not even one beer’: Pep Guardiola reveals Man City’s celebrations are on hold with focus on Premier League City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley but are hoping to win the top-flight title as well
The Independent UK · May 16 Mohamed Salah admits Liverpool ‘crumbled’ in scathing assessment after season unravels Mohamed Salah will leave Anfield this summer, but after a thrashing at the hands of Aston Villa, to leave Champions League football in jeopardy, the Egypt international released a statement on the manner of the Reds’ late-season collapse
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Mohamed Salah criticises ‘crumbling’ Liverpool and demands return to ‘heavy metal’ football Salah posted on social media after 4-2 loss at Aston Villa and the Egyptian forward’s comments appear aimed at Arne Slot
Sports Illustrated · May 16 How to Watch Chelsea vs. Man City on TV, Live Stream Man City have dominated recent fixtures against FA Cup final opponents Chelsea.
The Independent UK · May 16 Arne Slot hopes to have Alexander Isak back for Liverpool’s last game A minor injury kept the Sweden international out of the Reds’ 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday night.