Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Monday, 18 May 2026
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Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: Glasner’s U-turn gives the title race a proper test
Glasner says Crystal Palace will field their strongest team against Arsenal despite the Conference League final looming, turning Selhurst Park into a
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Bristol City appoint James Ellis with bigger rebuild already under way
James Ellis will join Bristol City ahead of 2026-27, with Charlie Boss saying he is already advising on the head coach search and transfers.
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Xabi Alonso Chelsea manager deal explained
Chelsea will appoint Xabi Alonso on a four-year deal. He starts July 1, with his first game on the pre-season tour of Asia.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
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Premier League European race goes to the final day
Brighton's late defeat, Sunderland's 3-1 win and Liverpool's 59 points have left the Premier League European race open on the final day.
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England World Cup squad call shaped by Shaw revival and Colwill return
Luke Shaw's return to form and Levi Colwill's comeback from injury have created a late England World Cup selection dilemma for Thomas Tuchel.
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SV Elversberg complete five-year rise with final-day Bundesliga promotion
SV Elversberg promotion was sealed with a 3-0 win over Preußen Münster, completing a five-year climb from Regionalliga to Bundesliga.
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Albert Riera exit follows Burkardt fallout at Eintracht Frankfurt
Burkardt's €20,000 fine, his Dortmund-game outburst and Frankfurt's final-day draw framed Albert Riera's swift exit.
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Newcastle Conference League hopes go to the final day
Newcastle beat West Ham 3-1, but their Conference League hopes hinge on results elsewhere and goal-difference swings on the final day.
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Marco Silva says he has not decided on Fulham future
Marco Silva says he has not decided on Fulham, with his deal expiring at the end of June and a three-year offer on the table.
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Tottenham need one point after West Ham's defeat to Newcastle
Tottenham need one point from their final two Premier League games after West Ham's defeat to Newcastle, with a two-point gap in the table.
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West Ham relegation could hinge on Tottenham's trip to Chelsea
West Ham lost 3-1 at Newcastle and now sit 18th on 36 points. Tottenham's trip to Chelsea could leave them five clear before the final day.
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Tyrell Malacia set to leave Manchester United on a free
Manchester United have confirmed Tyrell Malacia will leave as a free agent this summer after an injury-hit spell and just two senior appearances in 2025-26.
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Mason Melia earns first senior Republic of Ireland call-up
Mason Melia earns his first senior Republic of Ireland call-up after 21 League of Ireland goals, 3 under-21 goals and a £1.6m move to Tottenham.
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Newcastle United summer transfer window needs pace, not patience
Eddie Howe says Newcastle United must move quicker this summer, after 13th place, 46 points and last summer’s deadline-day business.
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Manchester City’s FA Cup boost sets up a tense Bournemouth test
Manchester City go to Bournemouth after winning the FA Cup, with Pep Guardiola facing no training time, a Sunday recovery day and selection pressure.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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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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Ireland vs Grenada watch guide and team news
Ireland vs Grenada is live only on RTÉ Player in the Republic of Ireland, with no UK linear TV coverage and Hallgrímsson testing fresh faces.
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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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Robert Lewandowski Barcelona exit confirmed as striker says his mission is complete
Robert Lewandowski has confirmed his Barcelona exit when his contract expires, after four years, 119 goals and three La Liga titles.
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Japan World Cup 2026 squad built to survive the missing stars
Japan's World Cup 2026 squad is hit by injuries to Kaoru Mitoma and Takumi Minamino, but Yuto Nagatomo and veterans keep belief high.
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South Korea World Cup preview: Son Heung-min set for a fourth finals
Son Heung-min is set for a fourth World Cup as South Korea head to 2026 unbeaten in qualifying, with 11 wins and 40 goals.
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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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Daniel Farke says Leeds must match his ambition
Daniel Farke says Leeds must back his ambition after securing Premier League safety with three games to spare. Leeds are 14th on 44 points.
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Romelu Lukaku named in Belgium squad despite only an hour of football this season
Belgium have named Romelu Lukaku in their World Cup squad despite only 74 Napoli minutes in 2025, backing his record over club form.
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Newcastle's history makers are breaking up
Newcastle's League Cup triumph has given way to a summer of uncertainty, with key players potentially leaving and a new hierarchy charged with avoiding
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Bruno Fernandes on Declan Rice and United's missed move
Bruno Fernandes says he was sad Declan Rice chose Arsenal, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms Manchester United discussed signing him several times.
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Séamus Coleman’s Everton farewell is really about what he became there
Seamus Coleman is ending his Everton playing career after 17 years, with 372 Premier League appearances and a final home game vs Sunderland due Sunday.
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Arne Slot’s future is still Liverpool’s real dilemma
Liverpool are still backing Arne Slot for now, but fan anger, 18 defeats and a £450m rebuild have put his future under real pressure.
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Wales summer transfer window: Ben Davies and Harry Wilson lead the uncertainty
Ben Davies runs down his Tottenham contract in June, while Harry Wilson could leave Fulham on a free. Wales also have Darlow and others in play.
