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Monday, 18 May 2026
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Arsenal player ratings vs Burnley as Rice leads and Havertz delivers
Arsenal player ratings vs Burnley: Declan Rice starred, Kai Havertz scored from Bukayo Saka's corner, and two VAR calls kept it tense.
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Kylian Mbappe one game from retaining the Pichichi Trophy
Kylian Mbappé is one game from retaining the Pichichi Trophy with 24 La Liga goals. Harry Kane leads the Golden Shoe race by 12.
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Arsenal vs Manchester City title race could be decided by goal difference
Arsenal and Manchester City would be separated by goal difference first if they finish level on points, with City holding a one-goal edge.
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Xabi Alonso Chelsea start comes with a control warning
Pat Nevin warns Xabi Alonso will only succeed at Chelsea if BlueCo hand him real control, while early transfer talk circles Mike Maignan and Marc Cucurella.
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Marcus Rashford Barcelona future hinges on June 15
Marcus Rashford's Barcelona future remains open despite 14 goals and 14 assists, with a reported €26 million fee and June 15 deadline.
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DR Congo World Cup squad puts Wan-Bissaka switch and Wissa recall in focus
DR Congo World Cup squad includes Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Yoane Wissa, with Wan-Bissaka's 2025 switch and Wissa's uneven Newcastle season in focus.
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Ousmane Dembélé injury scare puts PSG and Arsenal final on edge
Ousmane Dembélé left after 27 minutes with a right-calf strain as PSG wait on the next few days before the Champions League final vs Arsenal.
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Howard Webb admits Matheus Cunha goal should not have stood for United
Matheus Cunha goal handball row ends with Howard Webb admitting Forest were wronged after Bryan Mbeumo handled in the build-up.
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Tottenham Chelsea presser keeps survival pressure on Spurs
Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are not safe yet before Chelsea, with Vicario available, Solanke out and Maddison eased back.
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VAR errors Arsenal and Manchester City title race debate
The Premier League VAR review has added fresh fuel to the title race, with Arsenal benefiting from key calls and Manchester City denied a penalty at Everton.
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Yan Diomande says yes to another season at RB Leipzig
Yan Diomande says he expects to stay at RB Leipzig, with 12 Bundesliga goals, 8 assists and Leipzig’s Champions League place backing the case.
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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must win at Bournemouth to stay alive
Pep Guardiola said Manchester City must win at Bournemouth to keep the title race alive, with Bournemouth unbeaten in 16 and City short on preparation.
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Fermín López injury leaves Barcelona short and Spain with a late problem
Fermín López injury hits Barcelona and Spain after a right foot fracture against Betis. The 13-goal, 17-assist midfielder now faces surgery.
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Dani Carvajal's Real Madrid exit felt inevitable long before the announcement
Dani Carvajal will leave Real Madrid when his contract expires in June, with 22 appearances this season and a farewell set against Athletic Club.
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Liverpool vs Aston Villa exposed the problems Arne Slot cannot hide
Liverpool vs Aston Villa ended 4-2, and Arne Slot says his side concede too easily. The defeat was Liverpool's 20th loss in all competitions.
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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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Mateus Fernandes transfer battle could define West Ham's summer
West Ham are reportedly braced for a summer fire sale if relegated, with Mateus Fernandes valued at around £70million amid Premier League interest.
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Sandro Tonali hamstring scare meets Newcastle's £100m summer problem
Sandro Tonali came off after 53 minutes against West Ham, and Newcastle are expected to hold out for £100m if they sell him this summer.
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Martin O'Neill cools Celtic future talk before Scottish Cup final
Martin O'Neill says Celtic future talks can wait until after the Scottish Cup final and admits he may not have the energy to continue.
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Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest handball controversy
Mark Halsey and Dermot Gallagher said Matheus Cunha’s goal should have been disallowed after Bryan Mbeumo’s handball in United’s 3-2 win.
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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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Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid return looks like a reset, not a reunion
Jose Mourinho is set for a Real Madrid return on a two-year deal after a second straight trophyless season, with the move expected after May 24.
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Marcus Rashford Barcelona transfer stalls on fee and contract terms
Marcus Rashford's Barcelona transfer is stuck at €30m as United want a permanent sale, Barca weigh a cheaper structure and Villa wait.
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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.
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Scott McTominay stars as Napoli qualify for the Champions League
Scott McTominay scored and posted an 8.3 rating as Napoli beat Pisa 3-0, while Rasmus Højlund's 90+2 goal sealed Champions League qualification.
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Robert Lewandowski final Barcelona farewell took centre stage at Camp Nou
Robert Lewandowski’s final Barcelona home appearance ended with a guard of honour, tears and a standing ovation after the 3-1 win over Real Betis.
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Bruno Fernandes equals Premier League assist record as United plan midfield rebuild
Bruno Fernandes equalled the Premier League assist record as Manchester United plan a midfield rebuild, with Casemiro leaving and Ugarte uncertain.
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Xabi Alonso's Chelsea rebuild starts with authority and a squad spine issue
Xabi Alonso Chelsea plans start with more authority, but Gary Neville says the squad still needs experience down the spine after a 10th-place season.
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Manchester United Casemiro replacement will take more than one signing
Gary Neville says Manchester United need two top midfielders to replace Casemiro, with Elliot Anderson his standout pick and Ederson another option.
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Ousmane Dembele injury scare gives Arsenal a Champions League final lift
Luis Enrique says Ousmane Dembele’s withdrawal against Paris FC is only fatigue, but PSG still face a nervous 12-day wait before Arsenal.