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Arsenal are haunted by their past but Max Dowman’s fearlessness could save them

Arsenal will hope a destructive three weeks does not carry over into the Champions League as they seem susceptible to collapse in the Premier League title race

England found a different way to beat Spain – but one quality still shone through

England 1-0 Spain: Rather than chasing the game, as they did throughout the Euros, the Lionesses were made to defend their lead after Lauren Hemp’s goal inside three minutes

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Liverpool vs PSG LIVE: Arne Slot sweats over Hugo Ekitike injury update after Champions League exit

Liverpool 0-2 PSG (0-4 agg.): Dembele’s brace sends the holders through and sets up a semi-final tie against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich

Arne Slot boosted by Liverpool display but fears serious Hugo Ekitike injury

The forward went off on a stretcher in the first half of the 2-0 defeat to Paris St Germain.

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The stark reality facing Liverpool after PSG cause Champions League deja vu

Liverpool 0-2 Paris Saint-Germain (0-4 agg.): Arne Slot’s side looked so far off the European elite as they crashed out of the Champions League to the holders

England v Spain live: Lionesses claim crucial win over rivals in Women’s World Cup qualifier

England 1-0 Spain: The Lionesses claimed a crucial win in qualifying for the 2027 World Cup thanks to Lauren Hemp’s early goal at Wembley

Paul Scholes claims ‘Arsenal are gone’ in Premier League title race

Arsenal have lost their last three domestic matches, and are set to face Manchester City this weekend

Mary Earps given rousing reception in retirement send-off as Lionesses face Spain at Wembley

The former England No 1 received backlash for comments in her explosive autobiography published last year but all seemed forgiven at Wembley

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Mikel Arteta gives injury update on Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber ahead of Sporting clash

The Gunners could be without the key quintet of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Jurrien Timber and Riccardo Calafiori after they all missed Tuesday’s open training session

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Bruno Fernandes: Man Utd focus on Champions League spot after painful Leeds loss

The Red Devils suffered a first Premier League defeat to their Roses rivals in over 23 years on Monday.

Euros final, World Cup final... qualifying: England and Spain resume rivalry and begin new cycle

Only one of England and Spain are guaranteed to qualify for the 2027 World Cup automatically as Wembley stages a rematch of the Euro 2025 final

Noah Okafor brace helps Leeds end Manchester United hoodoo at Old Trafford

The forward’s first-half brace helped the Whites move six points clear of relegation zone, and secure their first away league win in 45 years.

PSG handed welcome injury boost ahead of Champions League clash with Liverpool

PSG travel to Anfield hoping to hold off any Liverpool fightback in their quarter-final tie

The key decisions Arne Slot must make with Liverpool requiring another famous European comeback

Liverpool are charged with producing another famous Champions League night at Anfield but have their work cut out after being outclassed by PSG in the first leg

Liverpool boss Arne Slot: We know we need an exceptional performance against PSG

The Reds were outclassed last week as Paris St Germain claimed a 2-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Chelsea accounts reveal sale of Kingsmeadow stadium to women’s team

Chelsea generated almost £12m in revenue by selling the Kingsmeadow stadium to their women's team

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Dominik Szoboszlai explains ‘misunderstanding’ over clash with Liverpool fans

Szoboszlai appeared to sarcastically clap Liverpool fans after the players were booed following their 4-0 loss to Man City in the FA Cup

Best football betting sites: Top 10 ranked and reviewed (April 2026)

We’ve compared over 50 licensed football betting sites to bring you the best 10 football bookmakers on the market

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Sarina Wiegman relishing Wembley clash with Spain

The European and World Cup finalists meet again in qualification for next year’s global tournament in Brazil.

John Terry part of consortium behind Colchester takeover bid – reports

The 45-year-old ex-England captain is currently an academy coach at his former club Chelsea.

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Ghanaian footballer shot dead in horrific armed robbery attack on team bus

Berekum Chelsea winger Dominic Frimpong died in the incident as his team travelled back from a Ghana Premier League fixture on Sunday

Monday’s briefing: Man City keep heat on Arsenal as De Zerbi loses on Spurs bow

Michael Carrick says a deal to tie down Kobbie Mainoo’s long-term future at Manchester United is “getting closer”.

How seven Premier League teams could qualify for the Champions League after clinching fifth spot

An unprecedented seven English teams could make up the 36 clubs that qualify for next season’s Champions League - but five will be guaranteed

Michael Carrick knows the value of Champions League in helping secure players

The Manchester United boss says a deal to tie down Kobbie Mainoo is getting closer.

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Pep Guardiola: Arsenal are still the best team in England and Europe

City, who have a game in hand, cut the gap to six points on the Premier League leaders ahead of their clash next Sunday.

Chelsea vs Man City LIVE: Pep Guardiola’s side ‘smell blood’ but sweat on injury ahead of crucial Arsenal clash

Chelsea 0-3 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s side score three in the second-half to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to six points

Pep Guardiola calls on Man City fans to ‘respect’ Arsenal as bottle celebration goes viral

Man City stormed to a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday evening to close the gap on leaders Arsenal

Man City close gap on leaders Arsenal after easing to victory at Chelsea

Second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku helped City trim the deficit to six points ahead of next week’s Etihad Stadium clash.

Roberto De Zerbi admits threat of relegation is affecting Tottenham squad

The Italian’s first game in charge ended in defeat, with Spurs sitting two points adrift of safety in 18th place in the Premier League.

Oliver Glasner hopes Jean-Philippe Mateta’s brace earns Palace fans’ support

Mateta upset Eagles fans by trying to leave the club in the January transfer window, with a move to AC Milan breaking down during his medical.

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Marco Bizot praised by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery following late call-up

The goalkeeper stepped in after Emiliano Martinez felt pain in his calf in the warm-up.

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Cristian Romero leaves pitch in tears as Tottenham’s survival hopes dealt hammer injury blow

Romero picked up a leg injury with Tottenham losing Roberto De Zerbi’s first match against Sunderland

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Roberto De Zerbi can’t stop Tottenham pain as relegation crisis grows with Sunderland loss

Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham: Nordi Mukiele’s deflected goal left Spurs rooted in the Premier League bottom three

Jean-Philippe Mateta scores late penalty as Crystal Palace pile more pressure on Eddie Howe and Newcastle

Crystal Palace 2-1 Newcastle: Mateta scored twice, including the winning spot-kick in the fourth minute of added time, as the hosts came from behind

Sunderland v Tottenham LIVE: Spurs slip to damaging defeat in De Zerbi’s first game

Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham: Nordi Mukiele’s deflected goal leaves Spurs rooted in the Premier League bottom three

Mikel Arteta will not let faltering Arsenal players use tiredness as an excuse

Arsenal have lost the EFL Cup final, been knocked out of the FA Cup and suffered a setback in the Premier League title race in their last four games.

Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha backed to handle Paris St Germain start

The 17-year-old scored the opening goal in a sparkling display against Fulham to put Liverpool on course to reach next year’s Champions League.

Sunday’s briefing: Arsenal title bid dented by loss and Bayern win without Kane

Bayern Munich did not even need Harry Kane as they set a new Bundesliga scoring record.

Liverpool have a star in Rio Ngumoha — can Arne Slot trust him against PSG?

Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: The 17-year-old has an ability to run at defenders and embrace his one-on-ones, and it is a case to start him in the Champions League quarter-final second leg

Arne Slot compares Rio Ngumoha to Mohamed Salah after Liverpool beat Fulham

Ngumoha opened the scoring with a fine strike before old hand Salah secured three much-needed Premier League points at Anfield.

Liverpool v Fulham LIVE: Ngumoha and Salah end losing run with valuable Premier League win

Liverpool 2-0 Fulham: Goals from the 17-year-old Ngumoha and 33-year-old Salah ended a run of three consecutive defeats

Brentford boss Keith Andrews hails ‘very special’ Igor Thiago

Thiago became the Bees’ all-time leading scorer in a single Premier League season by taking his tally to 21 against Everton on Saturday.

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