Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Monday, 18 May 2026
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![Aston Villa final travel becomes a five-stop family trip]()
Aston Villa final travel becomes a five-stop family trip
Gareth and Kealan Cheadle have turned Aston Villa’s run to Istanbul into a five-stop intercontinental trip, with Valencia, Milan, Sharm El Sheikh and
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![Arsenal title race: Palace won't fully rotate before the run-in]()
Arsenal title race: Palace won't fully rotate before the run-in
Glasner says Crystal Palace will not fully rotate against Arsenal, while Rodri keeps the title-race pressure on and Opta still backs the Gunners.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
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![La Liga final weekend leaves five clubs fighting relegation and five chasing Europe]()
La Liga final weekend leaves five clubs fighting relegation and five chasing Europe
La Liga's final day has five teams fighting relegation and five chasing Europe, with Mallorca, Girona, Elche, Osasuna and Levante involved.
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![Premier League run-in has title, Europe and Fernandes record still alive]()
Premier League run-in has title, Europe and Fernandes record still alive
Arsenal lead Manchester City by one point, Bruno Fernandes is one assist from the Premier League record, and Europe could still reach nine clubs.
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![Wolfsburg's escape still leaves them with a play-off against Paderborn]()
Wolfsburg's escape still leaves them with a play-off against Paderborn
Wolfsburg face Paderborn in the Bundesliga play-off after finishing 16th on 26 points, with no away goals and legs on 21 and 25 May.
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![Sports Argus: the pink paper that made football feel instant]()
Sports Argus: the pink paper that made football feel instant
Sports Argus ran for 109 years, with results and match reports read within an hour of full-time. Its pink pages became a Midlands football fixture.
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![Premier League TV guide: Manchester United, Leeds and more on screen today]()
Premier League TV guide: Manchester United, Leeds and more on screen today
Premier League TV guide for today’s action, with Manchester United, Leeds, Newcastle and West Ham all among the teams on screen.
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![Everton 7-1 Sunderland and Moyes' best day at Goodison]()
Everton 7-1 Sunderland and Moyes' best day at Goodison
Moyes called Everton's 7-1 win over Sunderland probably his best performance at the club. Keane said it was one of his lowest points.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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![Serie A tiebreaker could send Milan, Napoli and Como into the Champions League]()
Serie A tiebreaker could send Milan, Napoli and Como into the Champions League
Serie A could end in a five-way tie on 71 points, and head-to-head rules could decide Champions League and Europa League places.
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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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![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.
Friday, 15 May 2026
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![Chelsea FA Cup protest takes over Wembley as City and West Ham add pressure]()
Chelsea FA Cup protest takes over Wembley as City and West Ham add pressure
Chelsea’s FA Cup final is being overshadowed by fan protests and collapse, while Manchester City and West Ham add live weekend stakes.
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![Mikel Arteta says Arsenal should already have more big trophies]()
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal should already have more big trophies
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal should already have big trophies after four years of consistency, with three days left to finalise the business.
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![Bournemouth move closer to major Vitality Stadium expansion]()
Bournemouth move closer to major Vitality Stadium expansion
AFC Bournemouth stadium expansion is set for approval, raising Vitality Stadium from 11,286 to more than 20,000 seats.
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![Terry Butcher documentary puts Ipswich and family grief at the centre]()
Terry Butcher documentary puts Ipswich and family grief at the centre
Terry Butcher says Ipswich was the highlight of his career as Butcher: Invisible Wounds premieres in Ipswich and explores family grief.
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![Aston Villa final screening urged in Birmingham]()
Aston Villa final screening urged in Birmingham
Birmingham City Council is being urged to screen Aston Villa's Europa League final in the city centre, as Alex Yip calls it inclusive and family-friendly.
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![Welcome to Wrexham became a hit by feeling real, not polished]()
Welcome to Wrexham became a hit by feeling real, not polished
Welcome to Wrexham returns on 15 May after becoming FX's top docuseries, with BBC linking its rise to authenticity and major growth at Wrexham.
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![Bundesliga Matchday 34 is all about fourth place and survival]()
Bundesliga Matchday 34 is all about fourth place and survival
Bundesliga Matchday 34 brings a three-way fight for fourth and three clubs level on 26 points at the bottom, with St. Pauli hosting Wolfsburg.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
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![Chelsea vs Manchester City at Wembley is framed by 13 meetings without a Blues win]()
Chelsea vs Manchester City at Wembley is framed by 13 meetings without a Blues win
Chelsea have not beaten Manchester City in 13 meetings. Chris Sutton's BBC preview also tracks BlueCo anger and Guardiola's possible exit.
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![Curaçao World Cup qualification and Kluivert's gamble]()
Curaçao World Cup qualification and Kluivert's gamble
Curaçao's World Cup qualification was shaped by Patrick Kluivert's dual-national gamble and a 7-1 friendly that changed the island's debate.
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![Premier League manager of the season shortlist puts Arteta and Carrick front and centre]()
Premier League manager of the season shortlist puts Arteta and Carrick front and centre
Arteta and Carrick lead the Premier League manager of the season shortlist, with Arsenal top on 79 points and United revived under Carrick.
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![Iran still waiting on World Cup visas as pressure grows before 2026]()
Iran still waiting on World Cup visas as pressure grows before 2026
Iran World Cup visas remain unresolved, with Medhi Taj saying no visas have been issued yet and FIFA talks due before the tournament.
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![Italian Open smoke delay turns Darderi’s night into a strange late finish]()
Italian Open smoke delay turns Darderi’s night into a strange late finish
Smoke from Inter Milan's Coppa Italia celebrations delayed an Italian Open match for almost 20 minutes before Luciano Darderi beat Rafael Jodar.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
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![Real Madrid crisis turns into a fight over Perez and Mourinho]()
Real Madrid crisis turns into a fight over Perez and Mourinho
Perez said he will not resign as Real Madrid's trophyless season spills into a fight over Mourinho, Casillas and the club's next move.
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![Arsenal Burnley tickets point to a possible title night at the Emirates]()
Arsenal Burnley tickets point to a possible title night at the Emirates
Arsenal are charging £130,000 for Executive Box N7 against Burnley as a possible title night looms. The club also pays tribute to Peter Simpson, aged 81.
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![Aston Villa fan sells late dad's ring to reach Europa League final]()
Aston Villa fan sells late dad's ring to reach Europa League final
Scott Barnes sold his late dad's diamond ring and a watch for £550 to reach Aston Villa's Europa League final.
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![Freiburg vs Aston Villa preview: Emery’s control meets Freiburg’s big step]()
Freiburg vs Aston Villa preview: Emery’s control meets Freiburg’s big step
Freiburg vs Aston Villa pits Freiburg's first major European final against Villa's Emery-led control, with the Europa League final set for 20 May.
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![Tottenham West Ham relegation battle could be decided by fixtures]()
Tottenham West Ham relegation battle could be decided by fixtures
Tottenham are 17th on 37 points, West Ham 18th on 36. Carragher says Chelsea away gives Spurs the harder path than Newcastle away for the Hammers.
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![Chelsea fans plan Wembley protest despite FA Cup final place]()
Chelsea fans plan Wembley protest despite FA Cup final place
Chelsea fans plan a Wembley protest during the FA Cup final against Manchester City, with a march and 22nd-minute turn of backs aimed at BlueCo.
