From around the league
Thursday, 7 May 2026
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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PSG's balance against Bayern gives Arsenal a serious final warning
PSG vs Arsenal now looks tougher after PSG's Bayern win, with Kvaratskhelia, midfield control and a patched-up defence all standing out.
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Luis Enrique puts respect on Arsenal before PSG's final in Budapest
Luis Enrique praised Mikel Arteta and warned Arsenal of a difficult Champions League final after PSG reached it 6-5 on aggregate against Bayern.
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Borussia Dortmund one win from securing second place against Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia Dortmund can clinch second place with a win over Eintracht Frankfurt, but both sides arrive under pressure at Signal Iduna Park.
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PSG arrive with the sharper edge for Arsenal after controlled win over Bayern
PSG beat Bayern 6-5 on aggregate to set up the Arsenal vs PSG Champions League final after Dembélé's early goal and Kane's 94th-minute reply.
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Bayern Munich penalty against Paris Saint Germain explained
Why Bayern Munich were not awarded a penalty against Paris Saint Germain, and why VAR Marco Di Bello was right under the IFAB handball law.
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Joao Neves handball explained after Bayern's penalty fury against PSG
Joao Neves handball sparked Bayern anger, but the law exempts a player hit by a team-mate's ball. Why VAR let PSG off is explained.
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Real Madrid dressing room drama keeps surfacing before Barcelona
Álvaro Carreras appears to confirm his altercation with Antonio Rüdiger while insisting it has been resolved, as fresh Real Madrid tensions also involve
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Chelsea manager search is a warning about BlueCo's chaos
Chelsea's manager search is being shaped by eight bosses in four years, 48 Premier League points and another Champions League absence.
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Gianluca Prestianni's FIFA ban now threatens Argentina's World Cup start
Gianluca Prestianni's FIFA ban extension could rule him out of Argentina's first two World Cup games against Algeria and Austria if selected.
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Manu Akanji set for £13m Inter move
Inter’s title win and Manu Akanji’s appearance clause have triggered a £13m permanent move. Manchester City will bank about £13m from the deal.
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Simeone's Arsenal money excuse does not hold up
Diego Simeone blamed Arsenal's financial power after Atletico Madrid's exit, but Arsenal spent £914m and Atletico £580m across the same period.
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Diego Simeone praises Arsenal after Atletico Madrid exit
Diego Simeone praised Arsenal's power and refused excuses after Atletico Madrid's Champions League semi-final exit, with Bukayo Saka's first-half goal
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Chelsea's BlueCo project faces a supporter backlash
Chelsea are ninth after 35 matches and can no longer finish fifth, with BlueCo facing protests, managerial churn and supporter anger after Forest.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
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Chelsea manager search: Xavi open, but the club may look elsewhere
Xavi has been approached by Chelsea and says the Premier League appeals to him, but reports differ on whether he remains a priority.
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Serie A title defence is now the hard part for Inter
Serie A has not had a successful Scudetto defence since Juventus' nine-title run ended, and Inter's latest crown comes with real warning signs.
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Manchester City's dropped leads are giving Arsenal the title-race edge
Manchester City vs Arsenal title race is being shaped by dropped leads, with City surrendering advantages while Arsenal look steadier.
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Atletico Madrid hotel complaint adds another odd twist before Arsenal second leg
Atletico Madrid complained to UEFA after fireworks reportedly disrupted their London hotel stay before the Arsenal second leg.
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Chelsea Champions League qualification still alive via Aston Villa
Chelsea are ninth and out of the top-five race, but a Champions League route remains if Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish top five.
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Serhou Guirassy open to Fenerbahçe move as Dortmund wait on July clause
Serhou Guirassy is reportedly open to a Fenerbahçe move as a €35 million clause starts in July, while Dortmund plan around uncertainty.
