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Liverpool clinch Champions league spot on day of farewell

Liverpool confirmed Champions League football for next season despite being held by Brentford as Anfield waved farewell to club legends Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. It has been a thoroughly underwhelming season for last season’s Premier League champions and, on an emotional day, once again they failed to hold on after taking the lead. But, …

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Sunderland reach Europa league at Chelsea’s expense

Sunderland beat Chelsea to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, securing a place in the Europa League at the visitors’ expense. The Black Cats became just the fifth team to qualify for Europe via their league position a year after achieving promotion, finishing seventh. Chelsea, meanwhile, trail home 10th and …

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‘I told you’: Declan Rice celebrates Arsenal’s title triumph

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has taken to Instagram to celebrate the Gunners’ Premier League title triumph by referencing his infamous three-word message from the club’s defeat to Manchester City last month. The Gunners secured their first top-flight title in 22 years on Tuesday night after City could only manage a 1-1 draw away at Champions …

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Boos at Anfield as Liverpool draw with Chelsea

Enzo Fernandez cancelled out Ryan Gravenberch’s strike at a restless Anfield as Liverpool were held by a Chelsea side whose run of six consecutive Premier League defeats came to an end. The result means Liverpool remain in fourth place, seven points clear of sixth-placed Bournemouth, while Chelsea stay ninth. A point for Liverpool edged them …

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Unacceptable season cannot be repeated – Van Dijk

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Captain Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool’s season has been “unacceptable” after Arne Slot’s side fell to an 18th defeat in all competitions when they were beaten by Manchester United. The Dutch defender has also stressed the need for “a lot of work to be done behind the scenes” to avoid a repeat of their disappointing …

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Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031

Manchester United

Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new contract until 2031, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over his future. England international Mainoo, 21, had agreed his previous deal shortly before breaking into the first team in 2023 and it was due to expire in 2027, though there was an option to extend …

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Forest rout adds ‘pressure’ to Spurs, West Ham

Nottingham

Nottingham Forest took a huge step toward ensuring their Premier League survival in a stunning 5-0 win at Sunderland on Friday. Less than a week after beating Burnley 4-1, Forest rose eight points clear of the relegation zone and sent shivers down the spine of Tottenham Hotspur fans. Spurs occupy the third relegation spot, two …

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Van Dijk’s 100th-minute winner sinks Everton

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Virgil van Dijk scored a dramatic 100th-minute winner as Liverpool won the first Premier League Merseyside derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Beto had cancelled out Mohamed Salah’s strike for Everton before Van Dijk got on the end of Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner in added time. Just two minutes after Everton had Iliman Ndiaye’s goal disallowed for …

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Rice adds to Arsenal injury concerns ahead of Sporting clash

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Declan Rice left Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta with another injury worry on the eve of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting Lisbon after missing the club’s open training session Tuesday. Rice withdrew from England’s recent international against Japan but returned for Arsenal’s match against Sporting in Lisbon last week. He was also the …

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Mateta’s late palace double strike stuns Newcastle

Jean Philippe Mateta

Substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta scored a dramatic late double as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Newcastle United. The visitors looked to be on course for a much-needed victory following William Osula’s first-half strike at Selhurst Park. But Newcastle have thrown away more points from winning positions (25) than any other side in the Premier …

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