BBCBack to school for United debutant Wheatley
Manchester United history maker Ethan Wheatley celebrated becoming the 250th Academy graduate to make his first-team debut for the Old Trafford club by going to school. The 18-year-old striker was an injury-time replacement for Rasmus Hojlund in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Sheffield United. It capped a remarkable week for Stockport-born Wheatley, who was on the bench for the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry at the weekend and then played a key role in United Under-18s Premier League Cup final win against Manchester City on Tuesday.
BBCFulham v Crystal Palace: Pick of the stats
Here is a selection of the key facts and figures before Fulham host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 BST kick-off). Having won two of their first three Premier League games against Crystal Palace, Fulham have won just one of their past eight against the Eagles. Fulham have won four of their past five London derbies in the Premier League, as many as their previous 44 beforehand (D9 L31).
BBCNewcastle v Sheff Utd: Pick of the stats
Here is a selection of the key facts and figures before Newcastle United host Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday (15:00 BST kick-off). Newcastle have won seven of their past eight league games against Sheffield United, with the exception being a 1-0 away loss in the Premier League in January 2021. The Magpies beat Sheffield United 8-0 in the reverse fixture at Bramall Lane – the most goals they have scored against an opponent in a Premier League campaign is 10, doing so against Sheffield Wednesday in 1999-00.
BBC'Charismatic' Slot 'so similar' to Klopp
Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan joined the Football Daily Podcast to discuss what Feyenoord manager Arne Slot could bring to Liverpool should he be given the job this summer. The Reds are in talks to appoint the Dutchman as a replacement for Jurgen Klopp, who will depart at the end of the season. Slot led Feyenoord to the 2022-23 Eredivisie title and this season they have won the Dutch Cup and are second in the league.