From around the league
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Kylian Mbappe return gives Real Madrid a timely lift before Oviedo
Kylian Mbappe is back in full training for Real Madrid ahead of Oviedo, but his start is still uncertain with seven absentees also listed.
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PSG vs Arsenal: Luis Enrique is already studying the final
Luis Enrique is already tailoring PSG's Arsenal preparation, from rugby-shield training drills to skipping awards night, while Dembele's Player of the
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Casemiro backs Bale over Ronaldo and praises Bruno Fernandes’s passing
Casemiro says Gareth Bale was his most complete teammate and backs Bruno Fernandes for 124 chances, 30 big chances and 19 assists.
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Pep Guardiola shuts down Arsenal question and refocuses on Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola refused to discuss Arsenal’s West Ham controversy, steering the conversation back to Crystal Palace and City’s title chase.
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Manchester City injury update before Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola says Rodri and Abdukodir Khusanov are both better ahead of Crystal Palace, while City prepare to rotate through Palace, Chelsea and Bournemouth.
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Xabi Alonso Chelsea move would be a huge risk, says Glen Johnson
Glen Johnson says Chelsea is the hottest seat in world football as Xabi Alonso is linked with the job. Jamie Carragher calls it a coup.
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Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact but leaves Benfica future open
Jose Mourinho denied contact with Real Madrid and called the speculation just that, but he still left open a one-week decision window after Estoril.
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Manchester City vs Crystal Palace preview: title pressure meets a useful nuisance
Manchester City need a win over Crystal Palace to stay in the title race, with Haaland and Doku in form and Palace carrying real threat.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Jaden Umeh call-up delayed as Benfica U19s still need one more result
Jaden Umeh’s first senior Republic of Ireland call-up has been delayed because Benfica’s U19s still need one more result for Uefa Youth League qualification.
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Barcelona title night overshadows Flick's personal loss
Flick learned of his father's death on the morning of El Clásico, then guided Barcelona to the La Liga title in a 2-0 win over Real Madrid.
Sunday, 10 May 2026
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: title-clinch setup at the Nou Camp
Barcelona can clinch La Liga against Real Madrid in El Clasico, needing one point while Madrid arrive with only 16 first-team players available.
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Manchester City title race now depends on a West Ham favour
Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0, but Pep Guardiola was cheering West Ham as City wait for Arsenal to slip up in the title race.
Saturday, 9 May 2026
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Jeremy Doku is giving Manchester City a real chance in the title race
Jeremy Doku has seven goal involvements in six games as Manchester City chase Arsenal, with Pep Guardiola praising his new scoring edge.
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Manchester City vs Brentford: Andrews furious over penalty call
Keith Andrews was furious after Kevin Schade's denied 71st-minute penalty in Manchester City's 3-0 win over Brentford, with three calls going City’s way.
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Manchester City vs Brentford player ratings: Doku steals the show in 3-0 win
Jérémy Doku earned top marks as Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0, with a 10/10 display and a top-corner strike.
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Harry Kane's penalty miss ends one streak, not the scoring run
Harry Kane's first Bundesliga penalty miss ended his 24-kick streak, but the Bayern striker still has 33 league goals and 55 in all competitions.
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Liverpool Chelsea reaction shows Anfield is judging Slot's identity problem
Liverpool's 1-1 draw with Chelsea was overshadowed by Anfield boos, Rio Ngumoha's 67th-minute removal and Slot's call for a different summer.
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Manchester City’s injury and selection headache deepens before Brentford
Manchester City’s Brentford build-up is dominated by a selection squeeze, with Abdukodir Khusanov out, Nathan Ake recalled and Tijjani Reijnders starting.
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Manchester City vs Brentford preview: Rodri out again, Reijnders in
Rodri misses out again as Tijjani Reijnders gets his first Premier League start since January 24 for Manchester City against Brentford.