The TelegraphAlejandro Garnacho says sorry for liking social media posts criticising Erik ten Hag
Alejandro Garnacho has apologised to Erik ten Hag after liking social media posts criticising the Manchester United manager, with the Argentina forward set to included in the squad for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Coventry.
BBCNathan Patterson: Everton and Scotland right-back ruled out for season
Everton and Scotland right-back Nathan Patterson is ruled out for the rest of the season.
BBCFA Cup: Coventry City boss Mark Robins says Manchester United criticism 'derisory' before semi-final
Coventry City boss Mark Robins says Manchester United still have "top, top players" heading into Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.
BBCScottish Championship: Dundee Utd on title brink, but why so little fanfare?
Dundee United are close to clinching the Scottish Championship title, but why does it seem low-key?
BBCDyche on reaction to Chelsea, scale of job and Nottingham Forest
Sean Dyche has been speaking to the media before Sunday's huge Premier League game against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest. Dyche said defender Jarrad Branthwaite, midfielder Idrissa Gueye and striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin all trained on Friday and should be involved against Nottingham Forest if they suffer no adverse reactions. Full-back Nathan Patterson's season is over as he needs surgery on a hamstring injury, putting into doubt his place for Scotland at this summer's European Championship.
BBCArteta on 'motivation' to go top, FA Cup replays and Wolves
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Wolves at Molineux. Jurrien Timber will not be involved against Wolves but is expected to play for Arsenal's under-23 side in the near future, as he continues his comeback from long-term injury. Arteta reported no other injury concerns for Saturday's game.
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Clement on Sterling comments, being on track and cup hunger
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has been facing the media ahead of his side's Scottish Cup semi-final with Hearts on Sunday. Says Dujon Sterling's explicit post-match comments were a sign of inexperience in dealing with the media, doubling down in his belief that they played better in Dundee than Dingwall. Tough spell is allowing him to "learn more" about the players, adding the pressure to win every game isn't new to him after being in charge at Club Brugge.
BBCNick Montgomery: Hibernian fans give views on manager after missing top six
After a disappointing season, we asked Hibernian supporters for their views on manager Nick Montgomery and got a mixed response...
BBCFarke on pressure, promotion and young players
Leeds United will have to wait for two of their promotion rivals to play first before they kick off their Championship fixture at Middlesbrough on Monday at 20:00 BST. On Saturday, second-placed Leicester City host West Bromwich Albion, who are fifth and Southampton go to mid-table Coventry City. Current leaders Ipswich Town do not play this weekend so a point for the Foxes would take them top, while victory for the Saints would see them draw level on points with Leeds.
The TelegraphBruno Guimaraes hints at Newcastle stay after buying £4m Northumberland home
Bruno Guimaraes has given the strongest indication yet that he intends to remain at Newcastle United next season as the Brazil midfielder is buying a new house in the North East.
The TelegraphHow Wythenshawe - the home of Tyson Fury and Shameless - formed Cole Palmer
As soon as Cole Palmer was through the front door after getting home from school his dad, Jermaine, would hear those five words. Always those same five words. “Let’s go to the park”. And so father and son would walk the few seconds from their house in Mayfair Road, on one of Wythenshawe’s many council estates, to the park opposite and young Cole would spend hours upon hours each week killing the ball Jermaine would throw in the air, perfecting a touch that has wreaked devastation to Premier Leag
The IndependentWhat Chelsea must prove as they return to scene of biggest humiliation
Chelsea’s ability to regress to a laughing stock in an instant presents a warning as Mauricio Pochettino’s side face Machester City in the FA Cup semi-finals and return to the scene of the ‘blue billion-pound bottle jobs’
AFPTen Hag reveals Garnacho apology after forward supported critical tweets
Erik ten Hag claimed Manchester United's squad is not fractured after revealing Alejandro Garnacho apologised for liking social media posts criticising the manager's handling of the Argentine forward.The 19-year-old quickly unliked both posts and has now said sorry to Ten Hag, who said Garnacho would remain involved for troubled United's FA Cup semi-final against Coventry on Sunday.
BBCPremier League fantasy football tips: Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka
Is it time to drop your stars? Alistair Bruce-Ball previews fantasy football gameweek 34.
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Leven urges Aberdeen to seize 'great opportunity'
Aberdeen caretaker manager Peter Leven insists his side can rise to the "huge" challenge of facing Celtic and book their place in a second cup final this season. The Dons were League Cup runners-up to Rangers in December and are now eyeing progress against Scottish Cup holders Celtic in Saturday's semi-final. "It is huge, but we are Aberdeen, we want to be competing in the latter stages of competitions," said Leven.
BBC'Massive fan of Coady' but Maresca 'will never change system'
Conor Coady has only made nine Championship appearances for Leicester City so far this season, making Enzo Maresca's starting line-up in just six games and featuring as a substitute in three games. Everybody took a step back and said they weren't sure about that [call from manager Enzo Maresca].
BBCFA Cup replays scrapped: The Football Association says 'all parties accepted' decision
The Football Association defends its decision to scrap FA Cup replays from 2024-25 and says "all parties accepted" they could not continue.
The IndependentHow Everton, Forest and a shambolic relegation battle expose a crisis in the Premier League
IN FOCUS: Between points deductions, financial charges, and looming appeal dates, the Premier League has lost the trust of its fans and revealed a dysfunctional relationship with money from top to bottom, writes Miguel Delaney
AFPKlopp tells Liverpool to push for title despite damaging spell
Jurgen Klopp has told spluttering Liverpool they can still clinch the Premier League title if they recover from a dismal spell by winning the last six matches of his reign.If not there is a good chance someone else will be champion," Klopp told reporters on Friday.
BBC'It's been fine margins for a while'
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany feels they are "running out of games" to save their Premier League season. The Clarets, who sit 19th in the table, face bottom-side Sheffield United on Saturday. "If you were to draw a line and restart the league almost at this calendar year, I think this team is on the way to becoming hopefully an interesting proposition for this league," Kompany said.
The IndependentErik ten Hag says Jadon Sancho ‘issue’ not resolved despite starring Borussia Dortmund role
The winger is through to the Champions League semi-finals while on loan at the German club - but Ten Hag says it has not given him a renewed chance of having a future at Old Trafford
BBC'We can't blame the ref'
The was a lot of irritation about the performance of Spanish referee José María Sánchez Martínez at the London Stadium last night. West Ham striker Michail Antonio was particularly annoyed at decisions that did not go his way, which he felt contributed to the home side eventually bowing out of the Europa League at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen, 3-1 on aggregate after Thursday's 1-1 draw. "The level of officiating is a little bit different compared to the Premier League," he said.
NBC SportsReal Madrid vs Barcelona: How to watch El Clasico live, stream link, team news
Real Madrid look for a rare three-game season sweep of Barcelona and a nearly-insurmountable 11-point cushion atop La Liga when El Clasico his the Bernabeu.
The TelegraphGovernment demands answers over scrapping Cup replays as FA dubbed ‘spineless’
Downing Street has demanded an explanation from the Football Association and Premier League over the scrapping of FA Cup replays amid a growing revolt against the “spineless” decision.
The IndependentIs Lyon vs PSG on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Women’s Champions League
Lyon and PSG meet once again in the Women’s Champions League semi-finals as the eight-time winners look to reclaim their crown
| Rank | Premier League | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 44 | 73 | |
| 2 | 32 | 49 | 71 | |
| 3 | 32 | 41 | 71 | |
| 4 | 33 | 19 | 63 | |
| 5 | 32 | 16 | 60 | |
| 6 | 32 | 17 | 50 | |
| 7 | 32 | -1 | 50 | |
| 8 | 33 | -6 | 48 | |
| 9 | 31 | 9 | 47 | |
| 10 | 32 | 2 | 44 | |
| 11 | 32 | -5 | 43 | |
| 12 | 33 | -2 | 42 | |
| 13 | 32 | -10 | 42 | |
| 14 | 32 | -17 | 33 | |
| 15 | 33 | -11 | 32 | |
| 16 | 32 | -16 | 27 | |
| 17 | 33 | -16 | 26 | |
| 18 | 33 | -24 | 25 | |
| 19 | 33 | -35 | 20 | |
| 20 | 32 | -54 | 16 | |
| Key | ||||
| Champions League (League Winners): Manchester City | ||||
| Champions League (League Position): Arsenal, Liverpool, Aston Villa | ||||
| UEFA Europa League (League Position): Tottenham Hotspur | ||||
| Relegation (League Position): Luton Town, Burnley, Sheffield United |
