From around the league
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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![Carragher tears into Liverpool after Aston Villa collapse]()
Carragher tears into Liverpool after Aston Villa collapse
Jamie Carragher blasted Liverpool after a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa, calling them physically and mentally weak and pointing to a serious defensive drop-off.
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![Haaland Wembley drought and Guardiola's final call]()
Haaland Wembley drought and Guardiola's final call
Pep Guardiola backed Erling Haaland to end his Wembley drought, with Rodri's return and City's FA Cup final selection calls also in focus.
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![Manchester City no celebration after FA Cup final win]()
Manchester City no celebration after FA Cup final win
Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final, but Pep Guardiola and Antoine Semenyo immediately turned attention to Bournemouth and Arsenal.
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![Manchester City player ratings vs Chelsea show Guardiola's big final gamble]()
Manchester City player ratings vs Chelsea show Guardiola's big final gamble
Manchester City player ratings vs Chelsea: Antoine Semenyo settled the FA Cup final, but Pep Guardiola's Marmoush call drew the main scrutiny.
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![Antoine Semenyo gives Manchester City the FA Cup and another trophy to chase from]()
Antoine Semenyo gives Manchester City the FA Cup and another trophy to chase from
Manchester City FA Cup final win came via Antoine Semenyo's 72nd-minute backheel in a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at Wembley.
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![Ollie Watkins exposes Liverpool’s high line after Villa’s 4-2 win]()
Ollie Watkins exposes Liverpool’s high line after Villa’s 4-2 win
Ollie Watkins scored twice in Aston Villa’s 4-2 win over Liverpool and said the Reds’ high line left them disjointed at the back.
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![Dario Osorio one of Everton’s more interesting transfer targets]()
Dario Osorio one of Everton’s more interesting transfer targets
Everton are among several Premier League clubs tracking Dario Osorio, with Midtjylland rejecting offers above €20 million and his all-round numbers
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![Wayne Rooney hospitalised after BBC filming injury with Jordan Pickford]()
Wayne Rooney hospitalised after BBC filming injury with Jordan Pickford
Wayne Rooney says he needed hospital treatment after injuring his hand during a BBC filming segment with Jordan Pickford at Everton's training ground.
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![Marc Guehi one win from FA Cup history]()
Marc Guehi one win from FA Cup history
Marc Guehi could become the first player to win the FA Cup with two teams after a collapsed Liverpool move and a Carabao Cup setback.
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![FA Cup final leaves Premier League free today]()
FA Cup final leaves Premier League free today
Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the FA Cup final while the Premier League stands down, after the 2024 FA deal protected the Cup’s exclusive weekend.
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![Liverpool vs Aston Villa reaction: Watkins and Slot leave the same warning]()
Liverpool vs Aston Villa reaction: Watkins and Slot leave the same warning
Watkins called Liverpool disjointed after Aston Villa's 4-2 win, while Slot admitted his side crumbled and the numbers show 52 league goals conceded.
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![Premier League no matches today as Chelsea and Manchester City take over Wembley]()
Premier League no matches today as Chelsea and Manchester City take over Wembley
No Premier League matches on Saturday because Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the 2026 FA Cup final, leaving six games for Sunday.
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![Anthony Gordon and Joe Gomez headline a busy transfer round-up]()
Anthony Gordon and Joe Gomez headline a busy transfer round-up
Anthony Gordon’s Bayern link is the key line in a transfer-rumour round-up that also includes Joe Gomez, Neco Williams, Victor Froholdt and Julian Alvarez.
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![Wayne Rooney says Manchester United’s first summer question is who the manager is]()
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United’s first summer question is who the manager is
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United must name their manager quickly or risk losing top targets. Carrick won 10 of 15 as interim and took them back to the
Friday, 15 May 2026
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![Anthony Gordon transfer news: Newcastle hold firm on £75m valuation]()
Anthony Gordon transfer news: Newcastle hold firm on £75m valuation
Newcastle are holding out for a £75m Anthony Gordon valuation as Bayern Munich close in on a five-year deal, while Liverpool weigh several attacking targets.
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![Arne Slot says Liverpool crumbled after Aston Villa defeat]()
Arne Slot says Liverpool crumbled after Aston Villa defeat
Arne Slot said Liverpool “crumbled” in a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa and now must beat Brentford to secure Champions League qualification.
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![Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Ngumoha stands out as three 4/10s drag down Liverpool]()
Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Ngumoha stands out as three 4/10s drag down Liverpool
Liverpool player ratings vs Aston Villa: Rio Ngumoha led the way, Virgil van Dijk scored twice, and three 4/10s summed up a 4-2 defeat.
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![Brentford vs Crystal Palace preview]()
Brentford vs Crystal Palace preview
Brentford sit eighth with 51 points and still need a result. Crystal Palace are winless in five league games and eyeing their final on May 27.
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![Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion preview]()
Leeds United vs Brighton & Hove Albion preview
Brighton visit Leeds needing a win to keep Champions League hopes alive, while Leeds' strong late-season form and 44-point haul make Elland Road tricky.
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![Jurrien Timber injury latest leaves Arsenal short at right-back]()
Jurrien Timber injury latest leaves Arsenal short at right-back
Jurrien Timber injury latest: Arsenal have 15 days to get him fit for the Champions League final, with Ben White out and Arteta still cautious.














