From around the league
Monday, 18 May 2026
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Mikel Arteta will watch Manchester City vs Bournemouth with his family
Arteta says he will watch Manchester City vs Bournemouth with his family as Arsenal wait on a result that could seal the Premier League title.
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Xabi Alonso Chelsea start comes with a control warning
Pat Nevin warns Xabi Alonso will only succeed at Chelsea if BlueCo hand him real control, while early transfer talk circles Mike Maignan and Marc Cucurella.
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Ousmane Dembélé injury scare puts PSG and Arsenal final on edge
Ousmane Dembélé left after 27 minutes with a right-calf strain as PSG wait on the next few days before the Champions League final vs Arsenal.
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Tottenham Chelsea presser keeps survival pressure on Spurs
Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are not safe yet before Chelsea, with Vicario available, Solanke out and Maddison eased back.
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VAR errors Arsenal and Manchester City title race debate
The Premier League VAR review has added fresh fuel to the title race, with Arsenal benefiting from key calls and Manchester City denied a penalty at Everton.
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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must win at Bournemouth to stay alive
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must win at Bournemouth to keep the title race alive, with Bournemouth unbeaten in 16 and City short on preparation.
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Dani Carvajal's Real Madrid exit felt inevitable long before the announcement
Dani Carvajal will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires in June, with 22 appearances this season and a farewell set against Athletic Club.
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Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return looks like a reset, not a reunion
Jose Mourinho is set for a Real Madrid return on a two-year deal after a second straight trophyless season, with the move expected after May 24.
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Xabi Alonso Chelsea manager deal explained
Chelsea will appoint Xabi Alonso on a four-year deal. He starts July 1, with his first game on the pre-season tour of Asia.
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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea rebuild starts with authority and a squad spine issue
Xabi Alonso Chelsea plans start with more authority, but Gary Neville says the squad still needs experience down the spine after a 10th-place season.
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Ousmane Dembele injury scare gives Arsenal a Champions League final lift
Luis Enrique says Ousmane Dembele’s withdrawal against Paris FC is only fatigue, but PSG still face a nervous 12-day wait before Arsenal.
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Pep Guardiola dodges future talk after Manchester City’s Wembley win
Pep Guardiola brushed off questions about his future after Manchester City's FA Cup final win over Chelsea, saying 'What rumours? Have a lovely evening.'
Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Bayern Munich vs FC Köln: Kane hat-trick caps final-day rout
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat FC Köln 5-1 on the final day, with Tom Bischof and Joshua Kimmich also starring.
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Bournemouth vs Manchester City title race preview
Bournemouth’s 16-game unbeaten run makes Manchester City’s trip a must-win Premier League test, with Arsenal able to seal the crown if City slip.
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Premier League run-in has title, Europe and Fernandes record still alive
Arsenal lead Manchester City by one point, Bruno Fernandes is one assist from the Premier League record, and Europe could still reach nine clubs.
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Rodri cools Manchester City exit talk after Wembley
Rodri said he is not thinking about his Manchester City future after the FA Cup final, with a year left on his deal and recovery still ongoing.
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Manchester City’s FA Cup boost sets up a tense Bournemouth test
Manchester City go to Bournemouth after winning the FA Cup, with Pep Guardiola facing no training time, a Sunday recovery day and selection pressure.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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Pep Guardiola interview ends after Laura Woods asks about his future
Pep Guardiola ended his interview after Laura Woods asked about rumours of him leaving Manchester City, with Steven Gerrard calling it brave.
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Inter Milan vs Hellas Verona preview
Inter's final home game of a domestic double brings a Dimarco milestone, trophy celebrations and a rotation test against relegated Verona.
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Harry Kane's hat-trick gives Bayern's finale more than a title-party feel
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern München beat Cologne 5-1, finishing on 36 goals as the champions closed with a record 122.