Premier League 2025-26 fans’ verdicts: stars, flops, and funniest moments Our fans’ network reviews the season with one game to play: the highs, the lows and what they need in the summer The Guardian - UK · May 23
Arne Slot insists Liverpool’s transition is not an excuse for failure Liverpool are braced for a summer of turnover after a wholly unsuccessful Premier League title defence The Independent UK · May 22
Guardiola to leave Manchester City after season, bringing close to 10-year trophy-laden spell Pep Guardiola is departing Manchester City. He led the club to numerous trophies over ten years. His final match is on Sunday. Guardiola will take on a global ambassador role. Enzo Maresca is the favorite to succeed him. Guardiola's tenure saw unprecedented dominance and a transformative style of play. The Economic Times · May 22
Arne Slot gives cryptic response as to whether Mohamed Salah will play final Anfield game Liverpool will part ways with Mohamed Salah after nine year with the club this summer FourFourTwo · May 22
All the European qualification permutations on Premier League final day Aston Villa, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Chelsea, Brentford and Sunderland can all qualify for Europe next season, with the Premier League’s Champions League, Europa League and Conference League places up for grabs The Independent UK · May 22
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City, bringing close to 10-year trophy-laden spell Guardiola, who had a further year left on his City contract, will take charge of his final game against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. Euronews · May 22
Michael Carrick makes clear his ambitions after Man Utd stay is made official The 44-year-old has been rewarded with a new deal until 2028, with paperwork being finalised for his coaching staff to stay as well. The Independent UK · May 22
How Chelsea can qualify for Europe on final day of Premier League season Europa League and Conference League still in Blues’ reach today Evening Standard · May 22
England and France World Cup squads announced – how do they compare? England and France - two European nations expected to do well at the 2026 World Cup - have now named their squads for this summer’s tournament. Both countries have picked three goalkeepers, with Jordan Pickford set to take the gloves for England, while Mike Maignan is likely to be between… The Independent UK · May 22
Pep on the move after trophy-laden decade at Man City Pep Guardiola, who's announced he's leaving Manchester City after this weekend, averaged two trophies a season during his decade-long stint as manager. AAP · May 22
Goodbye Pep: Guardiola to leave Man City in the summer After a decade in charge of Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has announced their final game of the Premier League season will be his last. AAP · May 22
Manchester United had no choice but to stick with Michael Carrick – here’s what the real test looks like Carrick has signed a two-year deal to remain as manager but with more games next season and the club in need of a summer rebuild his real work is only just beginning The Independent UK · May 22
Pep Guardiola’s perpetual revolutions have changed face of English football Departing Manchester City manager has left huge imprint but equally stands alone in his willingness to adapt The Guardian - UK · May 22
Paris police arrest brawling Nice fans ahead of French Cup final, relegation showdown Dozens of people were detained overnight in the French capital after a violent brawl involving fans of OGC Nice, further blemishing a torrid season for the Riviera team who face Lens in the French Cup final on Friday and must win a two-legged play-off next week to remain in Ligue… France 24 · May 22
Evening Standard · May 22 Liverpool vs Brentford: Prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today Two teams will targets to play for on the final day
The Independent UK · May 22 Arne Slot responds to Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool criticism Mohamed Salah is due to play his final game for Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, but vented his frustration at the club’s form and style of play this season in criticism of Arne Slot’s approach
Evening Standard · May 21 Liverpool make new Arne Slot sack decision as successor tipped for take over Dutchman remains under pressure as Reds ‘line up replacements’ after subpar title defence
Sports Illustrated · May 21 How Six Premier League Teams Can Qualify for the Champions League The Premier League could have six Champions League teams for the second successive season.
The Independent UK · May 21 John Stones: Pep Guardiola helped me understand football as Man City boss Defender Stones will make his farewell appearance for City on Sunday, while reports suggest Guardiola may also step down.
FourFourTwo · May 21 What needs to happen for six Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League There is a reasonable enough chance that Bournemouth or Brighton could be playing in the Champions League next season
FourFourTwo · May 21 What happens if Bournemouth and Liverpool finish level on points, goal difference and goals scored? Fifth place is still just about on the line on the final day of the Premier League season
The Independent UK · May 21 Thursday’s briefing: Villa win Europa League and Southampton lose appeal David Seaman has called for Mikel Arteta to be honoured with a statue if Arsenal win the Champions League.
The Independent UK · May 20 The Unai Emery Europa League record that puts him alongside pantheon of managerial greats By winning his fifth Europa League trophy, Emery has reached the level of three legendary managers
Evening Standard · May 20 Why Aston Villa's Europa League triumph is good news for Chelsea Chelsea stand to become unwitting beneficiaries of Aston Villa’s Europa League triumph.
The Independent UK · May 20 Full list of English clubs playing in Europe next season after Crystal Palace Conference League win A total of nine English teams will play in Europe next season following Crystal Palace’s Conference League success. Palace’s win over Rayo Vallecano in Leipzig means they have qualified for the Europa League next season. They will be joined by AFC Bournemouth and Sunderland who finished sixth and seventh respectively…