Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
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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
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’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 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
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 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
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 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 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 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'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
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 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
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
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 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
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 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 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 a Wembley protest during the FA Cup final against Manchester City, with a march and 22nd-minute turn of backs aimed at BlueCo.
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
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Sergio Ramos Sevilla takeover meets relegation fight
Sergio Ramos is reportedly part of a €400 million bid to buy Sevilla as the club sits 13th in La Liga, only three points above the relegation zone.
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EFL play-offs turn 40 with Charlton, Swindon and Leicester among the most unforgettable moments
BBC Sport marks 40 years of EFL play-offs with Charlton's 300-minute 1987 win, Swindon's Wembley reversals and Leicester's 1996 instant winner.
Monday, 11 May 2026
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James Richardson returns to BBC Alba with Serie A nostalgia and Scottish flavour
James Richardson returns to BBC Alba for Napoli v Bologna, recalling Serie A's golden era, Gascoigne's catalyst role and Scotland's modern link.
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Everton European qualification is still alive, but the path is brutally narrow
Everton remain in the European race, but 10th place, 49 points and two tough fixtures mean they need help elsewhere too.
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Arsenal title race is down to City’s result and Burnley next
Arsenal’s 1-0 win at West Ham leaves them needing five points from two games to guarantee the title, with City’s Palace result key.
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Paul Lambert says Danny Rohl crossed a line with Martin O'Neill
Paul Lambert says Danny Rohl crossed a line over Martin O'Neill, and he also says Rangers' lack of silverware is not good enough.
Sunday, 10 May 2026
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Heidenheim's survival bid has become the Bundesliga's final-day escape story
Heidenheim survival bid is alive after seven points from their last three games left Frank Schmidt's side with a final-day chance.
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Premier League European qualification permutations could get very strange
Sky Sports' permutations show how Aston Villa's Europa League final could reshape the Premier League race, even creating a scenario where Brentford or
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Hearts v Falkirk TV agreement as title race tightens
The SPFL has brokered a special Sky Sports agreement to show Hearts v Falkirk live as Hearts lead by one and Celtic also qualify for Europe.