From around the league
Friday, 15 May 2026
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Joao Pedro Barcelona transfer: Chelsea say no to a summer sale
Chelsea will not sell Joao Pedro to Barcelona, with Fabrizio Romano saying the forward is crucial and untouchable despite interest.
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Mbappe fourth-choice claim turns Real Madrid's win into a row
Kylian Mbappe's claim that Alvaro Arbeloa called him Real Madrid's fourth-choice forward has sparked a fresh row, with the manager denying it.
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Bundesliga Matchday 34 is all about fourth place and survival
Bundesliga Matchday 34 brings a three-way fight for fourth and three clubs level on 26 points at the bottom, with St. Pauli hosting Wolfsburg.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
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Chelsea vs Manchester City at Wembley is framed by 13 meetings without a Blues win
Chelsea have not beaten Manchester City in 13 meetings. Chris Sutton's BBC preview also tracks BlueCo anger and Guardiola's possible exit.
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Manchester City vs Chelsea: Rodri leaves Wembley with City’s biggest question
Rodri is the big doubt for Manchester City ahead of the FA Cup final, while Chelsea are hopeful Pedro Neto, Alejandro Garnacho and Robert Sanchez can make
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Josko Gvardiol returns early and gives Manchester City a timely lift
Joško Gvardiol returned for Manchester City after a four-month layoff, played 58 minutes against Crystal Palace and says he is ready for the run-in.
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Italian Open smoke delay turns Darderi’s night into a strange late finish
Smoke from Inter Milan's Coppa Italia celebrations delayed an Italian Open match for almost 20 minutes before Luciano Darderi beat Rafael Jodar.
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PSG title win sealed by Kvaratskhelia goal and Luis Enrique's verdict
PSG title win was sealed by a 2-0 victory at Lens as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored and Luis Enrique called it his hardest title in Paris.
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Kennet Eichhorn: Manchester City's loan-back plan explained
Manchester City plan to trigger Kennet Eichhorn’s clause and loan him to Bayer Leverkusen, while Bayern and Dortmund stay in the race.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City title race after Palace win
Guardiola said Arsenal still control the title race after City beat Palace 3-0. Foden’s two assists kept the pressure on with two games left.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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Real Madrid crisis turns into a fight over Perez and Mourinho
Perez said he will not resign as Real Madrid's trophyless season spills into a fight over Mourinho, Casillas and the club's next move.
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Inter player ratings: Dumfries, Dimarco and Lautaro lead Lazio rout in Coppa Italia final
Inter’s player ratings from the Coppa Italia final are led by Denzel Dumfries, Federico Dimarco and Lautaro Martínez after a 2-0 win over Lazio.
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Phil Foden's two assists keep Manchester City's title chase alive
Phil Foden had two assists in Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. City stayed in the title race after six Guardiola changes.
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Phil Foden drove Manchester City past Crystal Palace and back into the race
Phil Foden delivered two assists and a 9/10 display as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to stay two points behind Arsenal.
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Yan Diomande on Chelsea and Real Madrid interest, and why Leipzig are listening
Yan Diomande says Chelsea and Real Madrid talk makes him happy and motivated, while RB Leipzig value him at £80m after 12 goals and 7 assists.
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Strahinja Pavlovic transfer race puts Manchester United above Chelsea
Manchester United are said to be above all for Strahinja Pavlovic, with Chelsea also interested and AC Milan reluctant to sell the 24-year-old.
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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace could decide when Arsenal can clinch the title
Manchester City host Crystal Palace with Arsenal five points clear after beating West Ham. City can only shape when Arsenal clinch the title.
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Florentino Perez’s Negreira claim puts Barcelona on legal alert
Barcelona are considering legal action after Florentino Perez’s Negreira rant, with a 14-title claim and a 500-page UEFA dossier.
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Chelsea fans plan Wembley protest despite FA Cup final place
Chelsea fans plan a Wembley protest during the FA Cup final against Manchester City, with a march and 22nd-minute turn of backs aimed at BlueCo.
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Pep Guardiola calls VAR a 'flip of a coin' after FA Cup frustration
Pep Guardiola calls VAR a 'flip of a coin' after Manchester City’s FA Cup frustration, with Palace and Chelsea next on the schedule.