Match reports
Match reports, previews and analysis.
Friday, 8 May 2026
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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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Inigo Perez hails Rayo Vallecano's best game in charge after Strasbourg win
Inigo Perez said Rayo Vallecano’s 1-0 win over Strasbourg was his best match in charge after reaching the Conference League final.
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Parma vs Roma preview: Malen's hot streak meets a tight home side
Donyell Malen has 11 goals in 15 Serie A appearances as AS Roma visit Parma, who have lost just one of their last five home matches.
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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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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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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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Athletic Bilbao one narrow step ahead in Valencia preview
Athletic Bilbao host Valencia in a tense La Liga clash with Europe and survival on the line, and the stats point to a narrow home edge at San Mames.
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Aston Villa Prince William celebration caps Forest semi-final win
Prince William joined Aston Villa's dressing-room celebrations after John McGinn's double sealed a 4-0 semi-final win and final place.
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Como vs Hellas Verona preview
Como visit Hellas Verona needing a win to guarantee continental football next season. Verona’s relegation was confirmed last month.
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Vincent Kompany backed by Matthaus after Bayern's PSG exit
Lothar Matthaus wants Vincent Kompany to keep Bayern Munich attacking after a 6-5 semi-final loss to Paris Saint Germain.
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Metz vs Lorient preview: draw looks the most credible outcome
Metz's 20-match winless run meets Lorient's poor away record in Ligue 1, with a draw the likeliest outcome at Stade Saint-Symphorien.
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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
David Moyes faces selection calls as Idrissa Gueye's training knock leaves Everton weighing up changes ahead of Crystal Palace.
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Everton vs Manchester City: Barry's cameo changed the game, but the late collapse still hurt
Thierno Barry scored twice in 34 minutes off the bench, but Everton still drew 3-3 with Manchester City after a late Jérémy Doku equaliser.
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Le Havre vs Marseille preview: draws meet an away-day slump
Le Havre’s five-match draw run meets Marseille’s three-game away losing streak in Ligue 1, with survival and Europe on the line.
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Paul Merson backs Liverpool over Manchester United
Paul Merson backs Liverpool to finish above Manchester United next season, despite United's strong form under Michael Carrick.
Thursday, 7 May 2026
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Aston Villa dismantle Nottingham Forest as Buendía and McGinn send them through
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest ended 4-0 on the night and 4-1 on aggregate, with Emiliano Buendía and John McGinn driving Villa into the final.
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Rayo Vallecano reach first European final after surviving late Strasbourg scare
Rayo Vallecano reached their first European final after beating Strasbourg 1-0 and 2-0 on aggregate, with Alemao scoring and Batalla saving a late penalty.
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SC Freiburg's home run and unlikely scorers carried them past Braga
SC Freiburg vs SC Braga ended 3-1 as Freiburg reached a maiden European final, extending their Europa League home winning run to 11.
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Crystal Palace reach first European final with Sarr leading the way
Crystal Palace beat Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 and 5-2 on aggregate as Ismaïla Sarr's winner sent them into a final against Rayo Vallecano.
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Lazio vs Inter Milan preview: rotation, injuries and a cup final looming
Inter travel to Lazio as champions while managing rotation and injuries ahead of the Coppa Italia final, with Calhanoglu unlikely to feature.
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Tottenham injury news before Leeds is mixed, not catastrophic
Tottenham injury news: Richarlison could be available for Leeds, but Vicario remains out and long-term absentees still stretch the squad.
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Atletico Madrid vs Celta Vigo preview
Atletico Madrid host Celta Vigo needing a response after their Champions League exit, with a win enough to secure a top-four spot.
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West Ham vs Arsenal preview: title pressure meets survival pressure
Arsenal visit West Ham with the title in view and the Hammers one point from safety after a 3-0 defeat at Brentford.
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Fulham vs Bournemouth preview: Kroupi chases a teenage Premier League record
Eli Junior Kroupi is one goal from a teenage PL record as Bournemouth take a 15-match unbeaten run to Fulham.
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Brighton vs Wolves preview: Welbeck drives the European push
Brighton vs Wolves sees Brighton chasing Europe with Danny Welbeck on 13 goals and 1 assist. Wolves are winless in five and already relegated.
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Newcastle's reputations on the line against Nottingham Forest
Newcastle are 13th on 45 points, with Lewis Miley out after a fractured leg and Forest arriving in stronger recent form.
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Elche vs Alaves: home edge meets away fragility
Elche have 31 home points from 17 games and Alaves have three away wins. The relegation six-pointer at Martinez Valero leans toward the hosts.
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Manchester United vs Sunderland preview: Carrick weighs up rotation
Carrick has hinted at changes for Manchester United’s trip to Sunderland after Champions League qualification was secured, with fringe players in line for
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Manchester City vs Brentford preview
Manchester City head into Brentford at the Etihad needing a response after the 3-3 Everton draw, with Haaland and Doku in form.