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Friday, 8 May 2026
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Michael Carrick Manchester United analysis
BBC analysis says Manchester United's results under Michael Carrick are strong, but the underlying numbers point to overperformance, not control.
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Luis Diaz's Bayern Munich breakout is turning heads
Luis Diaz has 26 goals and 21 assists in 48 Bayern games, with Vincent Kompany praising his fit and Liverpool's sale looking sharp.
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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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Ismael Koné feud with Roberto De Zerbi is already over
Jesse Marsch blasted Roberto De Zerbi over Ismael Koné’s Marseille fallout, but Koné says they met in London, hugged and moved on.
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Brentford Liverpool final day Champions League qualification
Brentford’s final-day meeting with Liverpool creates an unusual Champions League puzzle, with Brentford seventh on 51 points and Liverpool fourth on 58.
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Loïs Openda Juventus season under the spotlight after Spalletti's admission
Spalletti admits he made a mistake with Loïs Openda's Juventus minutes, as the forward's 2 goals in 34 appearances fuel the debate.
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Nick Woltemade still has a role in Eddie Howe's plans, says Newcastle
Eddie Howe insists Nick Woltemade still has a future at Newcastle after another benching and says the £69million striker remains in his plans.
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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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Aurélien Tchouaméni Manchester United talk grows after Real Madrid row
Manchester United like Aurélien Tchouaméni as a Casemiro replacement, but Fabrizio Romano says the Valverde row does not confirm a move.
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Newcastle United injury update leaves Howe short for the run-in
Howe says Livramento is unlikely to play again this season and Schär is uncertain, leaving Newcastle short for three Premier League matches.
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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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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Arsenal transfer put on hold by PSG
Arsenal want Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, but PSG say he is not for sale. He has 10 goals and 6 assists in 15 Champions League appearances.
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Chelsea Champions League qualification now runs through Aston Villa
Chelsea’s top-five Champions League hopes are over, but Aston Villa’s Europa League run could still open a backdoor route via the EPS places.
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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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Tony Pulis on why Aston Villa’s seven changes mattered
Tony Pulis says Aston Villa’s seven changes against Tottenham show the late-season problems of motivation, selection and planning.
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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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Tottenham fans face an Arsenal dilemma they did not want
BBC Sport’s fan feature shows Tottenham supporters split on Arsenal at West Ham, with Spurs 17th and one point above West Ham.
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Michael Carrick's Sunderland return still comes with the weight of 2012
Michael Carrick says Sunderland's role in Manchester United's 2012 title heartbreak still sticks, 14 years after Aguero's goal for City.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold England omission leaves Wayne Rooney uneasy about Thomas Tuchel
Rooney called Trent Alexander-Arnold's England omission mind-boggling and said Thomas Tuchel still seems to be figuring out his squad.
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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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Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have put nine English teams in Europe on the table
England could have nine teams in Europe next season, but only if Aston Villa and Crystal Palace win their finals and results fall a certain way.
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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.