From around the league
Friday, 8 May 2026
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![Unai Emery says Aston Villa must prioritise the league]()
Unai Emery says Aston Villa must prioritise the league
Unai Emery says Aston Villa's Premier League run is the priority as they chase fifth place, with Burnley, Liverpool and Manchester City left.
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![Rory Finneran first senior Ireland call-up underlines Newcastle's fast-track faith]()
Rory Finneran first senior Ireland call-up underlines Newcastle's fast-track faith
Rory Finneran has earned his first senior Republic of Ireland call-up after training with Newcastle's first team, with the 18-year-old in contention to
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![Steven Gerrard texted Willian and Toni Kroos in Liverpool recruitment drive]()
Steven Gerrard texted Willian and Toni Kroos in Liverpool recruitment drive
Steven Gerrard's autobiography says he texted Willian and Toni Kroos in bids to bring them to Liverpool, but both turned him down.
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![Amad Diallo backs Michael Carrick as Manchester United's mood shifts]()
Amad Diallo backs Michael Carrick as Manchester United's mood shifts
Amad Diallo says Manchester United are really together under Michael Carrick, with United third on 64 points and already in the Champions League.
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![Arsenal injury update leaves Arteta waiting on Merino and Timber]()
Arsenal injury update leaves Arteta waiting on Merino and Timber
Arsenal injury update: Mikel Arteta says Mikel Merino and Jurriën Timber are out at West Ham and may not play again this season.
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![Pep Guardiola wins April again as City close on Arsenal]()
Pep Guardiola wins April again as City close on Arsenal
Pep Guardiola won Premier League manager of the month for April after Manchester City’s perfect league run cut Arsenal’s lead from nine points to five.
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![Brian Brobbey is the road Manchester United did not take]()
Brian Brobbey is the road Manchester United did not take
Brian Brobbey once called Manchester United his dream club, but United passed twice and may finally have found their No.9 in Benjamin Sesko.
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![Manchester City injury news gives Guardiola hope before Brentford]()
Manchester City injury news gives Guardiola hope before Brentford
Rodri could return, Joško Gvardiol is back training and Rúben Dias is nearing a comeback as Manchester City prepare for Brentford.
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![Michael Carrick Manchester United analysis]()
Michael Carrick Manchester United analysis
BBC analysis says Manchester United's results under Michael Carrick are strong, but the underlying numbers point to overperformance, not control.
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![Bournemouth lose Álex Jiménez at the worst point of their run-in]()
Bournemouth lose Álex Jiménez at the worst point of their run-in
Alex Jimenez is out for Fulham as Bournemouth investigate social media posts, losing a defender who has started 30 of 31 league games.
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![Brentford Liverpool final day Champions League qualification]()
Brentford Liverpool final day Champions League qualification
Brentford’s final-day meeting with Liverpool creates an unusual Champions League puzzle, with Brentford seventh on 51 points and Liverpool fourth on 58.
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![Nick Woltemade still has a role in Eddie Howe's plans, says Newcastle]()
Nick Woltemade still has a role in Eddie Howe's plans, says Newcastle
Eddie Howe insists Nick Woltemade still has a future at Newcastle after another benching and says the £69million striker remains in his plans.
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![Aurélien Tchouaméni Manchester United talk grows after Real Madrid row]()
Aurélien Tchouaméni Manchester United talk grows after Real Madrid row
Manchester United like Aurélien Tchouaméni as a Casemiro replacement, but Fabrizio Romano says the Valverde row does not confirm a move.
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![Newcastle United injury update leaves Howe short for the run-in]()
Newcastle United injury update leaves Howe short for the run-in
Howe says Livramento is unlikely to play again this season and Schär is uncertain, leaving Newcastle short for three Premier League matches.
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![Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Arsenal transfer put on hold by PSG]()
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Arsenal transfer put on hold by PSG
Arsenal want Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but PSG say he is not for sale. He has 10 goals and 6 assists in 15 Champions League appearances.
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![Chelsea Champions League qualification now runs through Aston Villa]()
Chelsea Champions League qualification now runs through Aston Villa
Chelsea’s top-five Champions League hopes are over, but Aston Villa’s Europa League run could still open a backdoor route via the EPS places.
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![Tony Pulis on why Aston Villa’s seven changes mattered]()
Tony Pulis on why Aston Villa’s seven changes mattered
Tony Pulis says Aston Villa’s seven changes against Tottenham show the late-season problems of motivation, selection and planning.
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![Nottingham Forest injury crisis deepens before Newcastle visit]()
Nottingham Forest injury crisis deepens before Newcastle visit
Vitor Pereira says Nottingham Forest are short of bodies before Newcastle, after a 4-0 loss to Aston Villa wiped out their first-leg lead.
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![Everton vs Crystal Palace preview: Moyes weighs up Gueye and his in-form options]()
Everton vs Crystal Palace preview: Moyes weighs up Gueye and his in-form options
David Moyes faces selection calls as Idrissa Gueye's training knock leaves Everton weighing up changes ahead of Crystal Palace.
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![Tottenham fans face an Arsenal dilemma they did not want]()
Tottenham fans face an Arsenal dilemma they did not want
BBC Sport’s fan feature shows Tottenham supporters split on Arsenal at West Ham, with Spurs 17th and one point above West Ham.















