Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Monday, 11 May 2026
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Gary Neville backs Arsenal to win the Premier League title on May 19
Gary Neville says Arsenal will clinch the Premier League title on 19 May as Manchester City’s packed week ends at Bournemouth.
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Ivan Toney one wildcard away from England’s World Cup squad
Ivan Toney’s 40 goals in 46 games for Al-Ahli have revived his England chances as Thomas Tuchel prepares a 55-man World Cup long list.
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Ben White injury leaves Arsenal short at right-back before Paris Saint Germain
Ben White's knee injury leaves Arsenal short at right-back ahead of the Paris Saint Germain final, with Arteta offering a bleak update.
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Portugal World Cup 2026 squad built around a heavyweight midfield
Portugal's 2026 World Cup preview centres on a star-heavy midfield, Cristiano Ronaldo's possible farewell and Ruben Dias' hamstring concern.
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Netherlands World Cup 2026 squad: Malen pushes his case as Simons misses out
Donyell Malen has 13 goals and 2 assists from 16 Serie A starts for Roma as Xavi Simons is ruled out of the tournament.
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Manchester United striker problem is bigger than Joshua Zirkzee
Zirkzee’s Sunderland start, 9 United goals in 73 games and Hojlund’s £38million Napoli money leave Manchester United needing a cheaper striker fix.
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Diogo Jota memorial: Liverpool's Forever 20 takes shape at Anfield
Liverpool have released images of Forever 20, a permanent Diogo Jota memorial outside Anfield built around fan tributes, shirt numbers and symbolism.
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England World Cup squad takes shape before Tuchel's May 22 call
Ben White’s knee injury, Harry Maguire’s form and Jordan Pickford’s security shape England’s World Cup squad ahead of May 22.
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Germany World Cup squad preview puts Nagelsmann's selection puzzles in focus
Germany's World Cup squad preview focuses on Nagelsmann's May 12 selection, with Kimmich, Schlotterbeck and 18-year-old Karl in the frame.
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Dan Burn says Newcastle must learn from a mentally tough season
Dan Burn says Newcastle’s season has been mentally tough, after five straight defeats and a slide to 13th, and wants them to learn from it.
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Liverpool Champions League qualification turns on Villa Park showdown
Liverpool and Aston Villa are level on 59 points before Friday's clash. A win likely seals Champions League qualification; a draw keeps Bournemouth and
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Vinicius Junior Barcelona near miss looks even bigger after Bartomeu’s latest remarks
Bartomeu says Barcelona had an initial agreement for Vinicius Junior and chased Kylian Mbappé too, but both ended up elsewhere.
Sunday, 10 May 2026
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Arsenal vs West Ham: Arteta's changes keep title bid alive
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 after Leandro Trossard's 83rd-minute goal, David Raya's late save and Arteta's reshuffles, with VAR denying a stoppage-time equaliser.
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Como stadium Europe could mean a 150-mile exile for Conference League games
Como's Conference League rise may force European home games away from Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with Mapei Stadium 150 miles from the lakefront ground.
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Wayne Rooney title prediction points to Arsenal edge over Manchester City
Wayne Rooney says Arsenal will win the Premier League title if both sides keep winning, with West Ham now the key test.
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Andoni Iraola in no rush as Manchester United and Chelsea circle
Andoni Iraola says he is in no rush over his next job as Manchester United and Chelsea are linked, while Bournemouth sit sixth with 55 points.
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Kieran Trippier exit leaves Newcastle with a leadership gap
Kieran Trippier’s exit is set to leave Newcastle short of leadership, with Eddie Howe calling him one of his best players.
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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Bournemouth's European push is built on a rebuild that actually worked
Bournemouth's Europe push is alive in sixth place, driven by a 16-game unbeaten run, £266m in sales and more than £202m reinvested.
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Luis Suárez has reopened Uruguay's World Cup debate
Luis Suárez says he wants a Uruguay World Cup return. Marcelo Bielsa must decide whether to trust the 39-year-old for June.
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Maximilian Beier's World Cup case is growing ahead of 21 May
Maximilian Beier has 20 goal contributions in 43 competitive matches, and Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann names his squad on 21 May.
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Malick Thiaw has become Newcastle's most reliable signing
Malick Thiaw's first Newcastle United season has become a consistency story, with 51 appearances, 4,371 minutes and praise from Eddie Howe.
Friday, 8 May 2026
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Alejandro Garnacho needs guidance, not just talent, says Wayne Bridge
Wayne Bridge says Alejandro Garnacho may need an old head or father figure at Chelsea, as the winger battles injury and uncertainty in a squad overhaul.
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Julian Brandt's Dortmund farewell is about the numbers
Julian Brandt leaves Borussia Dortmund with 216 Bundesliga appearances, 43 goals and 50 assists, before a farewell against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Will Lankshear on Oxford: why he felt like a signing, not a loanee
Will Lankshear says his Oxford United loan felt like a permanent move, and he ended with 12 goals, four assists and top scorer status.
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Andoni Iraola tops Crystal Palace manager search
Crystal Palace have made Andoni Iraola their preferred choice to replace Oliver Glasner, with a quick decision wanted before summer recruitment.
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Igor Thiago backs Brentford's Champions League push
Igor Thiago says Brentford can beat Manchester City and believes sixth place could become a Champions League route if the Aston Villa scenario opens the door.
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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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Alphonso Davies injury leaves Canada sweating World Cup opener
Alphonso Davies injury leaves Canada unsure for June 12 after Bayern said he will miss several weeks and TSN reported a 4-5 week timeline.