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By Sarah Akande · 24 May 2026

Guardiola Refuses to Rule Out England Job After City Exit

Pep Guardiola has declined to close the door on managing England as he prepares to leave Manchester City after a decade of extraordinary success.

Champions League

Starmer urges TNT Sports to show Champions League final free-to-air

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has written to TNT Sports asking the broadcaster to reverse its decision to put the Champions League final behind a paywall.

Bruno Fernandes Named Premier League Player of the Season

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes wins the Premier League Player of the Season award, becoming the first United player to claim the honour since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

Bruno Fernandes Named Premier League Player of the Season

Bruno Fernandes caps a remarkable campaign by winning the Premier League Player of the Season award, becoming the first Manchester United player to do so since Nemanja Vidic in 2011.

Rival Fans React to Guardiola's Man City Exit: Relief, Respect and Regret

As Pep Guardiola prepares for his final game as Manchester City manager, rival supporters reflect on a decade that reshaped English football.

Rival Fans React to Guardiola's Man City Exit: Relief, Respect and Regret

As Pep Guardiola prepares to take charge of Manchester City for the last time, rival supporters from United, Liverpool and Arsenal share their honest verdicts on his decade in English football.

Premier League 2025-26 Fans' Verdicts: Stars, Flops and Best Moments

Arsenal fans celebrate a first title in over two decades while Aston Villa savour European glory — supporters from across the Premier League deliver their season verdicts.

Mohamed Salah at Liverpool: Six Moments That Defined a Legend

From that heartbreaking night in Kyiv to Champions League glory in Madrid, we revisit the six moments that cement Mohamed Salah's place in Liverpool folklore.

Bernardo Silva leaving Man City: a farewell to a shapeshifting genius

Manchester City are set to lose Bernardo Silva, the player Pep Guardiola called 'my weakness' and 'my favourite' — a one-of-a-kind talent who defied easy description.

Guardiola Bids Farewell to City With Emotion, Humour and a Stand Named in His Honour

Pep Guardiola held his final pre-match press conference as Manchester City manager on Friday, confirming his departure after a decade and over 1,100 media appearances.

By Sarah Akande · 23 May 2026 Transfers

Guardiola's Exit and a Final-Day Relegation Showdown: What's Next?

Pep Guardiola bids farewell to Manchester City as the Premier League prepares for a managerial transition era, while West Ham and Spurs sweat on survival.

Kane on Barcelona Shortlist, United Agree Ederson Deal

Harry Kane leads Barcelona's striker shortlist to replace Lewandowski, Manchester United seal a £46m Ederson deal, and Liverpool close in on teen talent Samuel Martinez.

By Sarah Akande · 23 May 2026 Transfers

Kane on Barcelona Shortlist as Summer Transfer Gossip Heats Up

Harry Kane leads Barcelona's striker targets, Manchester United agree a £46m deal for Ederson, and Liverpool close in on teenage sensation Samuel Martinez.

By Sarah Akande · 23 May 2026 Transfers

Yang Hyun-jun Signs New Celtic Deal Keeping Him at Parkhead Until 2030

South Korea winger Yang Hyun-jun has committed his future to Celtic by signing a contract extension that runs until 2030, the club has confirmed.

Championship

Premier League Finale Weekend: What to Watch and When

From the Championship play-off final at Wembley to Sunday's Premier League send-off, here is everything you need to know about the biggest sporting weekend of the season.

Guardiola's Legacy Will Shape English Football for Generations

As Pep Guardiola confirms his departure from Manchester City after a decade in charge, his influence on English football at every level is impossible to overstate.

Why Pep Guardiola Is the Greatest Coach of the Modern Era

Micah Richards argues that Pep Guardiola's transformative impact on English football makes him the greatest coach of the modern era as he departs Manchester City.

Sutton v AI: Final-Day Predictions Showdown as PL Season Ends

Chris Sutton needs one more outright win on the Premier League's final day to pip Microsoft's Copilot AI to the BBC predictions title, with singer-songwriter Sam Tompkins along for the ride.

Sutton v Tompkins: Final-Day Premier League Predictions

Chris Sutton needs one more outright win on Sunday to beat AI and claim the BBC predictions title as the Premier League season reaches its final round of fixtures.

Romero set to miss Spurs' relegation six-pointer against Everton

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is expected to be in Argentina for Sunday's survival-defining Premier League clash with Everton, raising serious questions at the club.

Romero set to miss Spurs' relegation showdown against Everton

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is expected to be in Argentina on Sunday as Spurs face Everton in a Premier League survival decider at 16:00.

How Guardiola Transformed the Premier League Tactically

From ball-playing goalkeepers to inverted full-backs, Pep Guardiola's decade at Manchester City has reshaped how English football thinks about the game.

How Guardiola Transformed the Premier League Tactically

As Pep Guardiola prepares to leave Manchester City, his tactical fingerprints remain all over the Premier League — from ball-playing keepers to inverted full-backs.

Slot refuses to confirm Salah will play in Liverpool's final game

Arne Slot has declined to reveal whether Mohamed Salah will feature against Brentford on Sunday in what would be the Egyptian's last appearance for Liverpool.

Slot refuses to confirm Salah will play in Liverpool's final game

Arne Slot has declined to confirm whether Mohamed Salah will feature against Brentford on Sunday in what could be the Egyptian's Anfield farewell.

By Sarah Akande · 21 May 2026

Europa League

What Crystal Palace Winning the Conference League Means for English Clubs in Europe

A Crystal Palace victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday would send nine Premier League clubs into UEFA competition next season — here is how the maths works.

By Sarah Akande · 21 May 2026

Arteta learned Arsenal were champions from his crying son at a barbecue

Mikel Arteta has revealed he could not watch Arsenal clinch the Premier League title, instead tending a garden barbecue before his tearful son delivered the news.