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Are Arteta’s Arsenal cracking just as Guardiola’s Manchester City hit top gear?

We discuss three of the biggest questions to arise from a weekend that was significant at both ends of the Premier League table

Against Chelsea, the France playmaker produced another two assists, taking him to 10 for the season

Arteta said Arsenal did some basic things 'extremely badly' on Saturday. Their dreadful attempts to play through Bournemouth was one of them

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After Arsenal’s setback against Bournemouth, there are questions about their mentality, what mindset do they need to carry them over the line in the Premier League title race? Should they embrace the pressure rather than shy away from it? Meanwhile, Manchester City’s experience in high-stakes run-ins could prove decisive. Having been there and done it before, does their winning know-how give them the edge as the season reaches its climax? At the other end of the table Spurs have slipped into the relegation zone for the first time this season, raising serious concerns. Can Roberto De Zerbi implement his philosophy quickly enough to turn things around, or is time already running out in the fight for survival? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It’s time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It’s FREE to join and as a member, you’ll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Match of the Day pundit Pat Nevin looks at how Tottenham's new head coach Roberto de Zerbi set up his side against Sunderland, and the issues that cost Spurs in their 1-0 defeat at the Stadium of Light.

Gary Neville fears the selfish actions of two Chelsea stars will see the club miss out on Champions League qualification.

EBERECHI EZE usually becomes Superman when winter turns into spring. The England midfielder, whose stats around this time with Crystal Palace were always sensational, also found his best form for Arsenal during March. Yet April is the time of the season when things generally go a bit wobbly for Mikel Arteta. That is often linked...

Manchester City capitalise on Arsenal's latest slip-up in style - and now Pep Guardiola's side must be feared as the Premier League title race hots up.

Gunners’ lead trimmed to just six points as top-of-the-table clash looms

Rosenior explains why Chelsea lost to Manchester City Pulse Sports Nigeria

Manchester City’s unbeaten April record in the past four years bodes well for their end-of-season pursuit for glory “I have a particular set of skills. Skills I have acquired over a very long career. I may stumble a little in the autumn. I may get a little caustic with a TV camera crew or sarcastically applaud a referee. But I will pursue you. I will hunt you down. I will, in all likelihood, narrowly pip you to the line in an agonising title chase.” Welcome to Pep in April, the franchise. In which a furiously intense, bald, skinny man becomes a serial springtime league title avenger. At the finish of what was by the end a celebratory, one-hand-on-the-wheel 3-0 win at Stamford Bridge, Manchester City’s record in April in the past four years reads: played 23, won 19, drawn four across all competitions.

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Michael Owen retains faith in Arsenal's ability to get over the line and win the Premier League title despite Manchester City gaining ground and momentum.

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

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Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior admits his side need to "improve their resilience in difficult moments" and focus on winning their next league game against Manchester United to stay in contention for a Champions League spot.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises Nico O'Reilly in their 3-0 win over Chelsea but says their Premier League title challenge will be over next Sunday if they fail to beat "extraordinary" Arsenal.

IF this weekend is anything to go by, the Premier League relegation scrap is set to take a series of twists and turns before the end of May. Tottenham dropped into the bottom three for the first time in more than a decade after West Ham smashed bottom dwellers Wolves 4-0 on Friday night. Spurs,...

Rampant Man City can smell Arsenal’s blood in the title race

Spurs went down 1-0 to Sunderland in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge on Sunday afternoon, officially cementing their spot in the relegation zone after West Ham beat Wolves on Friday.

Manchester City closed the gap on Arsenal to just six points with a convincing 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, reigniting the Premier League title race

The Bundesliga relegation battle is heating up, with Heidenheim, Wolfsburg and St. Pauli among the teams in trouble heading into the final five rounds of fixtures.

CRAIG HOPE: It is often said, ridiculously, that 2-0 is a dangerous advantage to protect, but Eddie Howe's side rarely get that far ahead. One goal is enough for them to shrink.

Jamie Carragher believes Tottenham "look like they're going to go down" to the Championship after another dismal display in Roberto De Zerbi's first game in charge.

Three successive domestic losses for Arsenal. Are they really going to 'bottle' the Premier League title again? The post Are Arsenal About to Bottle the Premier League Again? appeared first on Attacking Football.

Mikel Arteta has been told to take a leaf out of Arne Slot’s book by trusting his teenage wonderkid to fix Arsenal’s nervousness problem. That is the opinion of Perry Groves, who believ…

By: Isak Möller AC Milan’s defeat to Udinese has certainly made things very interesting for the top-four race, with both Juventus and Como now feeling that they can clinch the final two spots. Milan needed to come away with all three points from their game against Udinese last night, but in the end, they got zero. Juventus capitalised […] The post Top four race tightens up amid Milan’s decline: Remaining games for each team appeared first on SempreMilan.

Rio Ngumoha looked experienced beyond his 17 years vs. Fulham. Should he stay in the lineup vs. PSG?

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.

By: Isak Möller AC Milan have lost three of their last four games, but according to Opta’s simulations, they still have a 85% chance of finishing in the top four this season. The last few weeks have certainly been very tough for the Rossoneri and Massimiliano Allegri. Just a month ago, they were celebrating the win against Inter […] The post Opta: Milan ‘85%’ certain of Champions League qualification despite collapse appeared first on SempreMilan.

League One has produced some genuinely dominant title-winning campaigns over the years, and with Lincoln City closing in on promotion, the League One odds have long since made the destination clear. The only real debate left is where Michael Skubala’s side will rank among the division’s most impressive champions. The benchmark: Birmingham City 2024-25 Last […] The post League One Title Winning Seasons Compared: Where Do Lincoln City 2025-26 Rank appeared first on World Football Index.

Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics At VfB Stuttgart VfB Stuttgart are currently third in the Bundesliga, with 56 points from 29 matches, just two goals ahead of RB Leipzig (also on 56 points). Their stats show they are excellent at defending set-pieces. Sebastian Hoeneß‘s side has conceded just one goal from set-pieces in the Bundesliga, better than any […] The post Sebastian Hoeneß Tactics At VfB Stuttgart 2025/2026: Germany’s Best Corner Defence – Set-Piece Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Liverpool returned to winning ways against Marco Silva's Fulham after their 2-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion before the international break.

Arsenal's shock 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth on Saturday has prompted calls for Mikel Arteta to make significant changes to his starting XI, as they risk letting the Premier League title slip away

By: Isak Möller Massimiliano Allegri has been heavily criticised for his decision to switch formations for Milan-Udinese, but Carlo Pellegatti has hit back at this wave of discontent. Milan suffered a 0-3 defeat against Udinese on their home turf last night. The scoreline tells you all you need to know about the game, so without going to deep […] The post Pellegatti hits back at media narrative as ‘we can only rely on Allegri and Tare’ appeared first on SempreMilan.

By: Isak Möller Luciano Spalletti has restored some order at Juventus and now believes that they could leapfrog AC Milan in the standings, currently just three points behind. After Milan’s big defeat against Udinese last night (0-3), which kicked off at 18:00, Juventus faced Atalanta away from home in the late slot. One goal in the second half […] The post Spalletti says Juve are ‘right’ to ‘think about’ leapfrogging Milan in the table appeared first on SempreMilan.

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Rethinking Pass Repetition In many superficial analyses of contemporary football, the repetition of the pass is often interpreted as a sign of sterile possession or slow circulation without attacking intention. However, from a systemic perspective of the game, that reading is deeply incomplete. The reiteration of the pass does not constitute a symptom of a […] The post Rethinking Pass Repetition: From Paco Seirul·lo’s Theory To Gabriel Milito’s Chivas De Guadalajara – Tactical Theory appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Warnock’s Verdict on Gakpo Highlights Liverpool’s Final Third Problem Warnock Questions Gakpo’s Predictability Against Fulham Liverpool’s return to winning ways against Fulham should have felt more convincing than the scoreline suggested. Goals from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah ensured three points, yet the post-match discourse was shaped less by the scorers and more by the […] The post Former Liverpool star criticises forward after Fulham win appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

By: Isak Möller AC Milan have put themselves in a rather difficult situation in this finale, now at risk of missing out on the Champions League after all. Another defeat, their third in four games, has given Juventus and Como a real chance of snatching the final spots for the competition. Considering that qualification felt almost done a […] The post GdS: Champions League now at risk as alarm bells are ringing at Milan appeared first on SempreMilan.

The Premier League title race took yet another twist this weekend as leaders Arsenal endeavour to fend off the chasing Manchester City

Football Focus pundits Chris Sutton and Steph Houghton discuss whether Roberto de Zerbi can improve Spurs and keep them in the Premier League.

Manchester United have been urged to overlook caretaker boss Michael Carrick and appoint a 'better' Champions League manager.

Could Arsenal's shock defeat to Bournemouth prove to the the moment the title race swung in Manchester City's favour?

Alan Shearer and Danny Murphy debate whether 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha should start for Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final second leg against PSG, after starring and scoring in the Reds' 2-0 win over Fulham.