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• Pick of the stats: Bristol City v Sunderland

  17-04-2025 13:46 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]With Sunderland already assured of a play-off place and almost certain to finish no lower than where they are now - fourth - Regis Le Bris's side just need to keep things ticking over during their remaining four games and steer clear of any major injuries.Bristol City, 12 points behind the Black Cats in fifth, are also looking good for a top-six finish and will do everything they can to protect their four-point cushion to the chasing pack in these next four games.Here are the key stats ahea
  
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• Watford sack head coach Cleverley

  06-05-2025 14:17 via bbc.com
  
  Watford have sacked head coach Tom Cleverley after the team failed to reach the Championship play-offs.The Hornets finished 14th in the table after taking only one point from their last five games - a 1-1 season-ending draw with Sheffield Wednesday.Former Manchester United, Everton and Watford midfielder Cleverley, capped 13 times by England, was appointed as interim boss in March 2024 following Valerien Ismael's departure.He was then confirmed in the post on a permanent basis the following mont
  
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• Personal life moves Leroy Sane away from Barcelona switch

  06-05-2025 14:14 via football-espana.net
  Personal life moves Leroy Sane away from Barcelona switchBarcelona have been linked ad nauseam with left wingers over the past two years, with the position emerging as a priority for the Blaugrana. That will likely be the case again, after they failed to bring in Nico Williams last summer, although the form of Raphinha has lessened the need to spend big there for now.An array of wingers have been posited as potential big-money signings, with Luis Diaz perhaps the most frequently linked alongside
  
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• Odegaard ready to be the hero, desperate for Arsenal to seize the moment at PSG

  06-05-2025 14:08 via nbcsports.com
  
  LONDON — Arsenal go into their biggest game on the European stage in decades full of anger, disappointment, and hunger to prove the doubters wrong. Captain Martin Odegaard is front and center and despite recent criticism of his displays, his quality is undoubted. But now it's time for him to step up and deliver a big moment as Arsenal look to overturn a 1-0 deficit when they head to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal. MORE — P
  
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• 4 Arsenal youth players in line to join senior squad vs PSG

  06-05-2025 14:01 via dailycannon.com
  
  4 Arsenal youth players in line to join senior squad vs PSGFour Arsenal academy players have joined the first team in training ahead of Wednesday’s match against PSG, and it’s possible all four will receive squad call-ups.Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesTraining footage from Arsenal’s open session on Tuesday has revealed that Arsenal quartet Nathan Butler-Oyedeji, Jack Henry-Francis, Michal Rosiak, and Tommy Setford were all involved with Mikel Arteta’s first team for one
  
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• TICKETS MILAN FUTURO V SPAL: FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL

  06-05-2025 14:00 via acmilan.com
  TICKETS MILAN FUTURO V SPAL: FIGHT FOR SURVIVALHome match for Milan Futuro. The play-out first leg in Serie C sees the Rossoneri take on SPAL at Stadio F. Chinetti in Solbiate Arno (VA). The match will be on Saturday 10 May at 20:00 CEST. Tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 6 May at 14:00 CEST. Tickets are on sale in four different sections, each with its own pricing tier: Tribuna Autorità €20, Tribuna B Centrale Coperta €12, Tribuna B Laterale Scoperta &eur
  
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• Can Bloom make Hearts 'another success story'?

  06-05-2025 13:56 via bbc.com
  
  Tony Bloom wants to be part of "new glorious chapter in Hearts' history", say the Foundation of Hearts (FoH) after the Brighton owner submitted an offer of just under £10m for a 29% stake in the club.A consultation period is now under way and fans group FoH, who own the Tynecastle club, will vote on whether to accept the proposal.Backing of at least 50% is required and the FoH has urged fans to vote in favour of the "proposal which presents an unprecedented opportunity for the club within
  
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• Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United looking to give Barcelona financial boost

  06-05-2025 13:52 via football-espana.net
  Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United looking to give Barcelona financial boostBarcelona have struggled to sell well in recent years, with their net spend in the transfer windows before the pandemic making queasy reading for the Blaugrana. However they could be about to make their money back on one of the investments that has been criticised in the past.The Catalan giants raced ahead of a number of other clubs to spending €31m on the Portuguese talent in 2020. Playing in the same p
  
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• Man United Injury Update: Latest on Matthijs De Ligt, Diogo Dalot and More

  06-05-2025 13:50 via eplindex.com
  
  Man United Injury Update: Latest on Matthijs De Ligt, Diogo Dalot and MoreMan Utd Injury Update: De Ligt, Dalot and Zirkzee Setbacks Raise Doubts Before Bilbao ClashAt this point, injuries at Manchester United aren’t just an inconvenience—they’re practically a philosophy. You could field an eleven from the Carrington treatment room and still have a few on the bench. And so it continues, as United edge toward the sharp end of their European campaign, carrying a three-goal cushio
  
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• Lavia's long-awaited return boosts Champions League push

  06-05-2025 13:49 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Cole Palmer was superb for Chelsea in Sunday's win over Liverpool, playing a part in the build-up of two goals and then scoring the third. He was the focus of much of the post-game discussion as he spoke to the TV cameras about his recent difficult spell and how he had coped with it.But also vital in the victory was Romeo Lavia, whose problems have been a lot more severe and frustrating than Palmer's.While the England international simply had a run without scoring, Lavia has h
  
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• Goodison's final outing - 'I'm not sure any of us are prepared'

  06-05-2025 13:47 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Saturday served as a fabulous reminder of what we are leaving behind in Goodison Park.The work done this season by fan group, The 1878s has been nothing short of exemplary.As they bowed out on Saturday, with the club taking over proceedings for Goodison's final bow against Southampton, it's fair to say the display brought many emotions to the surface for so many Blues.The sight of confetti floating from the upper tiers of all four sides of the ground, bordered by flags and ban
  
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• The 'magic touch' - can Silva find it again?

  06-05-2025 13:46 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]The modern game is about more than the 22 men who start on the pitch - it's about all 40 of them in the matchday squad.We have seen plenty of times this season that Marco Silva knows exactly who to bring on - and when - to change games. The joint-record high of 15 goals from substitutes attests to this.But sometimes that magic touch goes missing - and it did on Saturday.Marco took off Ryan Sessegnon before the hour mark against Aston Villa. He was our biggest - and, frankly, o
  
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• How do Forest make 'landmark season' a 'building block'?

  06-05-2025 13:45 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]This season is undoubtedly a success, but nobody is going to really say that until we can quantify what 'success' means.Getting to our first FA Cup semi-final in three decades was a huge moment, but sadly was not an occasion we to rose to.Being in the top four of the Premier League for so long, and safe from relegation by January, is a million miles away from the reality of battling relegation in the previous two seasons.The next three games are obviously huge for Nottingham F
  
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• 'It is all just very odd - and I am entitled to feel as much'

  06-05-2025 13:45 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]I knew it was going to happen, but I am angrier that I thought I would be.Heading to Real Madrid for a challenge and to get out of your comfort zone? Do me a favour. It is the easiest club to play for in the world. You are going to win something almost every season, regardless of how well you do.And the thing that really grates is this: Real Madrid are Liverpool's rivals.They have beaten us twice in Champions League finals which Trent Alexander-Arnold played in.He was in red w
  
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• 'Carnage' - is transport behind attendance issues at Brighton?

  06-05-2025 13:45 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Attendance at Amex Stadium is a hot topic. There were at least 2,000 season ticket seats that went unsold on exchange for the Newcastle game. Looking around the stadium, there were many thousands more empty seats.Those who do show up are leaving early in increasing numbers. The ground is now often half empty by the time the final whistle blows. Even Fabian Hurzeler spoke about it following the 3-2 win over West Ham. On that occasion, those who left early missed Albion goals in
  
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• Barcelona midfield starlet remains an injury doubt for El Clasico vs Real Madrid

  06-05-2025 13:43 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona midfield starlet remains an injury doubt for El Clasico vs Real MadridPablo Torre remains sidelined for FC Barcelona as the midfielder continues to deal with discomfort in his left knee. The young midfielder was left out of the squad for the recent trip to Real Valladolid, where he was likely to get minutes, and also did not travel to Milan for tonight’s crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final clash against Inter at the Giuseppe Meazza.Torre a doubt for El ClasicoNow, SPORT repo
  
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• Champions League race: Tacchinardi fears Juventus will shoot themselves in the foot

  06-05-2025 13:35 via football-italia.net
  Champions League race: Tacchinardi fears Juventus will shoot themselves in the footFormer Juventus midfielder Alessio Tacchinardi fears the Bianconeri will shoot themselves in the foot in the race for the top four, but feels the team has ‘found its soul again’ under Igor Tudor.Juventus are involved in a wild race for the top four in Serie A and saw Roma and Lazio reach them at 63 points this past weekend.The Old Lady drew 1-1 against direct rivals Bologna on Sunday, but they have ano
  
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• How soon can Manchester City secure UEFA Champions League qualification this season?

  06-05-2025 13:30 via cityxtra.co.uk
  How soon can Manchester City secure UEFA Champions League qualification this season?Pep Guardiola and Manchester City are continuing their hunt for UEFA Champions League qualification for next season after a largely troublesome campaign.An exemplary start to the ongoing campaign saw the Etihad Stadium outfit stand as the only unbeaten side in English football by as late as the end of October, only for a sudden increase in injuries hamper Pep Guardiola’s options.By the end of December and i
  
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• Barcelona hand trial to teenage Brazilian midfield prospect

  06-05-2025 13:30 via barcauniversal.com
  
  Barcelona hand trial to teenage Brazilian midfield prospectBarcelona continues its search for emerging football talent, with a particular focus on Brazil. The latest prospect to catch the club’s attention is teenage midfielder Joao Vitor Roraima, currently playing for the modest Brazilian club Ibrachina.Indeed, as reported by SPORT, the Blaugrana have invited the young midfield prospect to take part in a training trial at La Masia. The player arrived in Barcelona over the weekend and will
  
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• Atletico Madrid receive €5m boost on Samu Aghehowa deal

  06-05-2025 13:29 via football-espana.net
  Atletico Madrid receive €5m boost on Samu Aghehowa dealAtletico Madrid were criticised for being so open to moving on Samu Aghehow (formerly Samu Omorodion) last summer, with Chelsea in the frame for his signature. That quickly fell away when it became clear that the move was to fund a deal for Julian Alvarez, but the Aghehowa continues to prove profitable for them.Los Colchoneros signed Aghehowa after just 80 minutes of senior football against them in the opening game of the 2023-24 season
  
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• Roma request Kossounou from Bayer in Hermoso deal

  06-05-2025 13:24 via romapress.net
  Roma request Kossounou from Bayer in Hermoso dealRoma are looking to strengthen their defense ahead of next season.At the end of the year Mats Hummels will hang up his cleers and Evan N’Dicka is linked with several top clubs, and in the case of a rich offer Roma could let him go.As a result, the Giallorossi have set their sights on Odilon Kossounou. The defender, currently at Atalanta, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, and the buy option will be activated, at about 19 million euros. Negotiati
  
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• Who could take a penalty if Inter-Barcelona semi-final goes to a shoot-out

  06-05-2025 13:22 via football-italia.net
  Who could take a penalty if Inter-Barcelona semi-final goes to a shoot-outAs Inter prepare to host Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League final second leg on Tuesday night, here is a look at who could take a penalty if the tie remains level after 120 minutes in San Siro.Inter and Barcelona drew 3-3 in a spectacle in Montjuic last week, with goals coming from Marcus Thuram, two from Denzel Dumfries plus individual efforts from Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Raphinha, whose strike we
  
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• Injured Arsenal trio rejoin training ahead of PSG clash

  06-05-2025 13:16 via dailycannon.com
  
  Injured Arsenal trio rejoin training ahead of PSG clashArsenal trio Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori are all in training ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg against PSG, despite their respective injury concerns.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesArsenal have received a boost ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg match away to Paris Saint-Germain, with Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard, and Riccardo Calafiori all involved in a s
  
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• Manchester United make key man 'unsellable' amid Saudi interest

  06-05-2025 13:13 via onefootball.com
  
  Manchester United make key man 'unsellable' amid Saudi interestWith reported interest in Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes increasing ahead of the summer window, the club have taken a hardline stance on any potential exit.This week, there have been several suggestions that in addition to Saudi Arabian big spenders Al-Hilal, Real Madrid have also been keeping tabs on the midfielder's impressive form.However, a Daily Mail follow-up from the outlet's local correspondent has insisted that th
  
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• RFEF president opens up on Dani Olmo registration case – ‘A top professional’

  06-05-2025 13:11 via barcauniversal.com
  
  RFEF president opens up on Dani Olmo registration case – ‘A top professional’The President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Rafael Louzan, addressed the ongoing ‘Dani Olmo case’ during the Europa Press Sports Breakfasts.The registration of the 26-year-old Barcelona attacking midfielder was in jeopardy during the winter, but a precautionary measure from the Higher Sports Council (CSD) in Spain allowed Barça to continue playing him while awaitin
  
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• Champions League updates: Calafiori back training for Arsenal before PSG semi-final

  06-05-2025 13:10 via bbc.com
  
  All the latest updates as Arsenal train before Champions League semi-final second leg with PSGArsenal trail 1-0 on aggregate after last week's first legArsenal team news: Calafiori returns to training, Odegaard involved, Partey back after suspensionMeanwhile, star striker Ousmane Dembele looks set to overcome an injury for PSGArsenal latest: Looking to regroup after Bournemouth defeat | Worrying trend for Arsenal | Will Arsenal turn up in Paris?In other football news: Villa v Spurs moved to acco
  
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• Spurs’ trip to Villa moved to help them prepare for possible Europa League final

  06-05-2025 13:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dominic Solanke was one of the scorers in their Europa League semi-final first leg win over Bodø/Glimt.Photograph: Ashley Western/Colorsport/REX/ShutterstockTottenham’s Premier League visit to Aston Villa has been brought forward by 48 hours in order to help them prepare for a Europa League final they have not reached yet. Spurs were originally scheduled to visit Villa on 18 May but the encounter will now take place on 16 May after the Premier League accepted a rescheduling request
  
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• Will Salah be better without Alexander-Arnold in the side?

  06-05-2025 13:06 via bbc.com
  
  [BBC]There has been a formidable look to Liverpool's right flank over recent years, with Trent Alexander-Arnold feeding the irrepressible Mohamed Salah.The output has helped build Salah's reputation as a goal-hungry wide man, while Alexander-Arnold's stock as one of the world's most creative full-backs has ultimately won the attention of Real Madrid.When he departs this summer, is there ultimately a risk Salah's form nosedives?The data shows Premier League games in which Salah has featured witho
  
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• Confirmed – Argentina FIFA World Cup Champion Starts Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Champions League Semifinal Clash

  06-05-2025 13:03 via sempreinter.com
  Confirmed – Argentina FIFA World Cup Champion Starts Inter Milan Vs Barcelona Champions League Semifinal ClashLautaro Martinez will lead the line in tonight’s Champions League semi-final second-leg clash between Inter Milan and Barcelona.According to Sky Sport Italia via FCInterNews, the Argentine superstar is back to full fitness after a minor injury scare.Indeed, a thigh injury forced El Toro to stay in the dressing room at halftime in last week’s first leg at Montjuic.Howeve
  
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• All you need to know about the European play-offs

  06-05-2025 13:02 via bbc.com
  
  With the Irish Premiership and Irish Cup now done and dusted, the end of season European play-offs take centre stage.Four teams will compete for the fourth and final European place on offer to Irish Premiership sides. The last four ties take place on Wednesday (both 19:45 BST), with Glentoran hosting Cliftonville at the Oval and Coleraine taking on Crusaders at the Showgrounds.The BBC Sport website will provide live text updates and in-play clips for both semi-finals, while Sunday's final (14:00
  
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