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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 09:00Unai Emery the Europa League king could be Aston Villa’s final trump card
Players hope their workaholic manager will let his hair down if he wins competition for fifth time in Istanbul Two years ago, during Aston Villa’s first European adventure under Unai Emery, Vicente Iborra was asked about a manager he knows better than most. “He is a coach that takes into consideration every detail w…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 09:00WSL 2025-26 season review: our writers’ best and worst
From the best matches and great goals to scheduling gripes and the biggest disappointments, how was the WSL season for you? There is little question that Khadija “Bunny” Shaw is the best striker in the world right now. The Jamaica international capped off her league campaign in style with a double against West Ham,…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 09:00‘Akinfenwa had me in a headlock’: how Bournemouth’s James Hill rose to reach England’s radar
Defender on being watched by Barcelona in League One, how his father changed his outlook and the influence of Andoni Iraola “I just thought it was fake news,” says the Bournemouth defender James Hill, casting his mind back to the time Barcelona sent a scout to watch him play for Fleetwood. The game in question was a…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 19 May · 01:42Tense, tetchy but triumphant - all Arsenal eyes now on Bournemouth
All Arsenal eyes will be on Bournemouth v Man City on Tuesday with the Gunners agonisingly close to ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title.
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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 00:56Arsenal find solace in set pieces again on another gruelling night of football as pain | Barney Ronay
Whatever Nicolas Jover is being paid, it’s not enough – or so it must have felt for Arsenal fans watching tense title pursuit The best way out of a corner? A corner, it turns out. Nobody knows how much the dead-ball goal bonus is in Nicolas Jover’s contract. Or indeed, if it exists at all. Although it would definite…
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Guardian — FootballTue, 19 May · 00:54Rivals wanting Tottenham relegated can be ‘big motivation’, insists De Zerbi
Spurs need a draw at Chelsea to effectively secure safety ‘It’s good to imagine celebrating the win in their stadium’ Roberto De Zerbi says the idea that “everyone wants Tottenham relegated” ought to motivate his players as they look to set aside the club’s dismal record against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to get the…
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 19 May · 00:01Havertz should have been sent off - Jackson
Burnley interim manager Mike Jackson is pleased with the way his side kept themselves in the game in their 1-0 defeat at Arsenal and is unhappy Kai Havertz was not sent off in the second half.
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BBC Sport — FootballTue, 19 May · 00:01We played some of our best football of season in first half - Arteta
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta feels his side played some of their "best football" of the season in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley which edges them closer to their first Premier League title for 22 years.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 23:53'Miles away' - Havertz 'lucky' to avoid red card
Kai Havertz takes Arsenal closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years, but nearly goes from hero to villain as he escapes a red card.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 23:33Big motivation if people want Spurs down - De Zerbi
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi says rival fans willing the club to be relegated from the Premier League acts as a "big motivation" to stay up.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 23:31Arsenal one step closer to title after hard-fought win over Burnley
Arsenal take a huge step towards becoming Premier League champions as Kai Havertz's goal is enough to beat relegated Burnley at Emirates Stadium.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 18 May · 23:30Like pulling teeth? Guardiola compares Manchester City’s Bournemouth trip to dentist visit
‘I often use it as an analogy for how difficult it is’ Andoni Iraola’s side unbeaten in 16 league matches Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City that Tuesday’s trip to Bournemouth will be like visiting the dentist as he prepares for a game that will shape the destiny of the Premier League title. Bournemouth are si…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 23:21Guardiola's legacy of genius will echo through all ages for years to come
As Manchester City prepare for Pep Guardiola's exit, Phil McNulty reflects on how he has changed football in England.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 22:11Mourinho wants Rashford at Real Madrid - Tuesday gossip
Jose Mourinho wants Marcus Rashford at Real Madrid, Everton and Aston Villa interested in William Osula, Levi Colwill not currently in talks over an improved Chelsea contract, plus more.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 21:50Man City's Shaw wins WSL player of the season
Manchester City striker Khadija Shaw wins the WSL Football's Player of the Season and Golden Boot awards at a ceremony in London.
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 20:54Ex-Everton director loses Russian sanctions challenge
Sarvar Ismailov was sanctioned in 2022 due to his billionaire uncle's ties to Vladimir Putin.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 18 May · 20:47Mbeumo handball decision was wrong, Howard Webb tells Nottingham Forest
Matheus Cunha scored after teammate had handled Refereeing chief admits goal should not have stood Howard Webb, the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) chief refereeing officer, has admitted to Nottingham Forest that Michael Salisbury was wrong not to disallow Matheus Cunha’s goal owing to Bryan Mbeumo’s handba…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 20:23PGMO admits handball error on Man Utd goal v Forest
Manchester United's second goal in Sunday's Premier League win over Nottingham Forest should have been disallowed for handball, the referees' body has admitted.
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Guardian — FootballMon, 18 May · 19:52West Ham could have to raise £100m in player sales if they are relegated
Club reported £104.2m loss in last set of accounts Bowen, Fernandes and Summerville would have suitors West Ham will be under pressure to raise more than £100m through player sales if they are relegated. The club reported a loss of £104.2m in their last set of accounts and their financial problems will deepen if the…
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 18:54Leeds promise bans over homophobic chants
Leeds United say fans found to have been responsible for homophobic chanting during their Premier League game against Brighton will face "lengthy stadium bans".
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BBC Sport — FootballMon, 18 May · 18:52Austria include Arnautovic in World Cup squad
Former West Ham and Stoke striker Marko Arnautovic is included in Austria's squad for their first appearance at a World Cup in 28 years.
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