1 hour ago Premier League reaches final day; Real Madrid appoint Xabi Alonso – matchday live

Arsenal’s WCL glory | Sunderland up | Dons win CupLive scores | Fixtures | Tables | And get in touch“Every team from Newcastle in fourth down to Crystal Palace in 12th have had games they will remember fondly and would be more than worthy English representatives in European competition next season.”Jonathan Wilson on the Premier League’s burgeoning middle class: Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Premier League reaches final day and more playoff drama awaits – matchday live

Arsenal’s WCL glory | Sunderland up | Dons win CupLive scores | Fixtures | Tables | And get in touchRight, let’s hear your views on this Premier League season. I’d like the following: the verdict on your side’s campaign, your favourite moment, and predictions for next season (winner, relegated sides, best player).David Moyes was their manager, John O’Shea their captain. Eight (!) years have passed since Sunderland’s last stint in the Premier League, but they’re back after a last-gasp playoff win over Sheffield United. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Crystal Palace vs Wolves Premier League prediction, betting preview, odds and tips

High on the fact they have lifted their first major trophy in their history, Crystal Palace face Wolves at Selhurst Park as the Premier League season reaches its climax

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8 d. ago FA Cup final buildup, Celtic’s trophy day, playoff action and Bundesliga – matchday live

All the buildup to the FA Cup final, 4.30pm kick-offShare your thoughts with matchday live or post BTLChat over. Will Hughes strolls across the car park to get some photographs taken. As it happens, the man emerging from the gym at that very moment is the Crystal Palace midfield partner whose praises Hughes has just been lavishly exalting.“Just added about £20m to your fee in that interview,” Hughes shouts at Adam Wharton as they pass. “You can have half,” Wharton retorts. All delivered with a knowing smile, for this is the Palace of Oliver Glasner, where – as Hughes puts it – “there’s egos, but good egos”. No arrogance, none of the blame culture he sees elsewhere. “You watch other teams and hands are in the air, there’s moaning,” he says. “But I honestly don’t see any of that here.” Continue reading...

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9 d. ago EFL slammed as decision finally made on £220m Championship play

Wembley showpiece is arguably the most valuable in world football, with the BBC estimating winning this year’s match and reaching the Premier League will be a worth a minimum of £220m in extra income

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1 week ago Luke Humphries warns Luke Littler and makes Premier League confession – 'I had no answer'

Premier League Darts is reaching its climax, with the likes of Luke Littler, Luke Humphries, Gerwyn Price and Michael van Gerwen all in action on Thursday

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2 w. ago WSL season reaches finish, Premier League, playoffs and more – matchday live

Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekendShare your thoughts with matchday live or post BTLAnd on this day in 1986, Liverpool did the Double by beating Everton in the FA Cup final. Thanks to the wonders of technology, Scott Murray was able to cover it on the information superhighway.On this day in 1978 Liverpool retain the European Cup. Here’s David Lacey’s report from that night at Wembley. And if you don’t want to click on anything – anything – written by David Lacey, I’m afraid I can’t help you. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Football news: Arsenal line up four transfers as Liverpool learn release clause amid Rashford plan

There are just a few weeks remaining in the season as the likes of the Premier League reaches its finale and Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool prepare for the transfer window

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2 w. ago Luis Enrique can't resist sarcastic Premier League jibe after PSG's win over Arsenal

Luis Enrique managed to add another Premier League scalp to his growing collection as PSG reached the Champions League final by beating Arsenal and the Spaniard was not afraid to have some fun after the final whistle

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3 w. ago Championship final day: title, playoff and relegation places to be decided – live

Championship updates from 12.30pm BST kick-offsLive scores | Latest tables | Relegation lurks for quintetPortsmouth (4-2-3-1) Killip; Devlin, Shaughnessy, Atkinson, Ogilvie; Potts, Lang; Blair, Pack, Murphy; Bishop.Subs: Schmid, Poole, Bramall, Dozzell, Hayden, Gordon, Ritchie, Saydee, O’Mahony.Hull (4-2-3-1) Pandur; Lewie Coyle, Egan, Hughes, McLoughlin; Crooks, Puerta; Kamara, Gelhardt, Joseph; Joao Pedro.Subs: Lo-Tutala, Jones, Lincoln, Burns, Alzate, Drameh, Amrabat, Palmer, Burstow. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Man Utd handed huge Europa League final edge over Tottenham for all

Manchester United and Tottenham are both in control of their Europa League semi-finals after first-leg wins, with the Premier League duo now favourites to reach the final

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4 w. ago Football news: Matheus Cunha sends message amid Man Utd transfer talk as Arsenal meet star's team

Transfer speculation is ramping up as the Premier League season reaches its finale with Liverpool set to see the top-fligh title against Tottenham on Sunday afternoon

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