Michael Carrick says ‘some sort of ego’ matters if Man Utd are to be their best The 44-year-old has made the right impression in the Old Trafford hot-seat. The Independent UK · May 16
How Man City’s FA Cup Final Win Impacts Premier League’s European Spots There will be a huge eight English teams competing in European competitions during the 2026–27 season. Sports Illustrated · May 16
Three Takeaways As Man City Pip Chelsea to FA Cup Trophy Man City beat Chelsea 1–0 to edge a close contest at Wembley. Sports Illustrated · May 16
If this was Guardiola’s last big Wembley moment, Semenyo was a fitting hero Antoine Semenyo doesn’t fit the mould of a classic Pep signing, but we have all come a long way in the past decade of Manchester City success The Guardian - UK · May 16
Pep Guardiola puts FA Cup celebrations on ice as Man City shift focus to league City completed a cup double after a superb late goal from Antoine Semenyo gave them a 1-0 win over Chelsea. The Independent UK · May 16
Arsenal: Micah Richards makes Premier League title prediction after Man City FA Cup win Two points separates Arsenal and Man City at the top of the Premier League table Evening Standard · May 16
Guardiola says ‘no time’ to celebrate FA Cup win with league title still to play for With Manchester City to travel to Bournemouth for Tuesday’s penultimate Premier League match, the manager was clear there would be no celebrations The Guardian - UK · May 16
Pep Guardiola dodges Man City future question after FA Cup final win Man City boss has repeatedly been linked with an exit Evening Standard · May 16
Pep Guardiola reveals 'problem' Man City have as title race with Arsenal goes to the wire Guardiola has confirmed Man City will have a trophy parade after the final game of the Premier League season Evening Standard · May 16
Chelsea Strike ‘Total Agreement’ With Xabi Alonso to Revive Floundering Blues The 44-year-old is tipped to become Liam Rosenior’s permanent replacement. Sports Illustrated · May 16
‘Not even one beer’: Pep Guardiola reveals Man City’s celebrations are on hold with focus on Premier League City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final at Wembley but are hoping to win the top-flight title as well The Independent UK · May 16
FA Cup final shows contrast between Chelsea and Manchester City – but where do the clubs go from here? Chelsea 0-1 Man City: Antoine Semenyo’s slick backheel secured another title for Pep Guardiola’s FA Cup winners who look set for another season under his leadership The Independent UK · May 16
Xabi Alonso announced as new Chelsea manager after signing long-term deal The former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen boss will take over this summer hoping to lead Chelsea back to contention among the biggest honours in the game The Independent UK · May 16
Calum McFarlane makes Chelsea penalty claim after FA Cup final defeat to Man City West Londoners saw a penalty claim waved away in cup final defeat Evening Standard · May 16
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Xabi Alonso agrees deal in principle to become Chelsea manager Chelsea are on the verge of appointing Xabi Alonso after reaching an agreement in principle with the Spaniard to become their manager
Evening Standard · May 16 Xabi Alonso: Chelsea reach agreement to appoint former Real Madrid manager with announcement imminent Blues closing in on a successor for Liam Rosenior
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Manchester City’s FA Cup glory: where final against Chelsea was won and lost Antoine Semenyo’s Kanu-esque backheel was one of the great Cup final goals as Pep Guardiola’s forwards stepped up to end the challenge of Calum McFarlane’s stubborn Chelsea
The Independent UK · May 16 Man City celebrate FA Cup glory as Semenyo strike sees off Chelsea IN FULL
Evening Standard · May 16 Chelsea lacking quality and direction as magic moment settles FA Cup final loss to Man City Blues have now lost their last seven domestic cup finals in a row
The Independent UK · May 16 Antoine Semenyo delivers cup glory for Manchester City after Pep Guardiola’s tactical tweak Semenyo, who only signed for City in January, won his second trophy with the club after scoring the only goal for the FA Cup final at Wembley
Sports Illustrated · May 16 Chelsea Player Ratings vs. Man City: Wasteful Blues Fall in FA Cup Final Chelsea’s miserable season continued as they were beaten 1–0 by Manchester City in the FA Cup final.
The Guardian - UK · May 16 FA Cup final player ratings: Chelsea 0-1 Manchester City Antoine Semenyo produced a sublime back-heeled winner, but Moisés Caicedo and Reece James were anonymous
The Independent UK · May 16 Celtic’s dramatic title win ‘the best feeling in the world’ for Martin O’Neill O’Neill’s two caretaker stints this season were enough to get the Hoops over the line against surprise challengers Hearts.
The Guardian - UK · May 16 Manchester City win FA Cup final as Semenyo’s moment of magic floors Chelsea Antoine Semenyo’s audacious flick gave Manchester City a 1-0 victory against Chelsea in the FA Cup final
Sports Illustrated · May 16 Man City Player Ratings vs. Chelsea: Semenyo Magic Decides FA Cup Final Man City followed up their Carabao Cup triumph with more Wembley delight.