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Chelsea are looking for their next permanent manager following the sacking of Liam Rosenior, with Blues bosses compiling a shortlist of four candidates ahead of the summer.Xavi named among four candidates to be Chelsea’s next manager (Image: Getty Images)Chelsea are looking for a replacement for Liam Rosenior and have added former Barcelona manager Xavi to their list of candidates. The former Strasbourg manager was sacked last month after just three months in charge at Stamford Bridge.Callum MacFarlane has been appointed caretaker manager until the end of the campaign while the club’s leadership attempts to find a long-term successor. A number…
Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1): Bukayo Saka’s only goal just before the half-time break helped the Gunners reach their first Champions League final since 2006.21:53, May 5, 2026Updated May 5, 2026 22:14Arsenal head to Budapest (Image: Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 and advanced to the Champions League final. They secured a dramatic 1-1 draw in the Spanish capital last week, leaving them well-positioned for the second leg against the raucous Emirates.The scorer was Bukayo Saka, wearing the captain’s armband in his second start since returning from injury, and was the first to react to Leandro Trossard’s shot, which…
Chaos broke out in the final moments of Arsenal’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, with manager Diego Simeone appearing to give Gunners chief Andrea Berta a go.May 5, 2026 22:06Updated May 5, 2026 22:32Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone appears to have pushed Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta on the touchline.Diego Simeone appeared to push Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta in the final moments of the Gunners’ Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.Atletico manager Simeone slashed a disgruntled figure on the touchline during his team’s failed bid for a late equalizer at the Emirates Stadium. And…
Wayne Rooney warned Arsenal fans: “We haven’t won it yet” after the Gunners enthusiastically celebrated reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners, unbeaten in 14 games in this competition, will travel to Budapest later this month to face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich. Arsenal defeated Atlético Madrid 1-0 and 2-1 on aggregate that night, reaching the final for the first time in 20 years.Bukayo Saka’s 44th-minute goal from close range made the difference as Arsenal booked their flights to Hungary. The final whistle was greeted with raucous excitement inside the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal players and fans celebrated the…
Everton have issued a statement following the arrest of a supporter following reports of racist abuse during Monday night’s 3-3 draw with Manchester City.May 5, 2026 16:05Updated May 5, 2026 16:29Antoine Semenyo was allegedly subjected to racist abuse during the game against Everton (Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)An Everton supporter was arrested on Monday night after allegedly shouting a racist abuse at Manchester City winger Antoine Semenyo. Everton drew 3-3 with City in a dramatic Premier League match at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.Semenyo was also accused of racist abuse in August when he played for Bournemouth against Liverpool at Anfield, in…
As had been the case for Arsenal in the first leg, the breakthrough came just before half-time and Viktor Gökeres was involved once again. The Swede fired a powerful shot behind the Atlético defense to meet Leandro Trossard’s cross, but his shot was deflected into the path of Saka by goalkeeper Jan Oblak.Saka was visibly unhappy at being removed from the post-match interview, saying: “You’re taking me away from the celebrations. It’s very beautiful.” But you’re right, Saka answered with a smile on his face and stuck around to finish his interview with Clark.”Yes, I’m very happy. Easier said than…
Within 24 hours, Arsenal challenged for the Premier League and champions league The double was given a liftoff.Mikel Arteta’s side took control of the title race without even playing on Monday. Manchester City ended in an unexpected 3-3 draw With Everton. And on Tuesday, Arsenal qualified for the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years. 1-0 victory over Atlético Madrid.that A heartbreaking 2-1 loss to City April 19 suddenly feels like a distant memory as Arsenal came close to winning silver on two fronts.”I strongly believe I know what this team is capable of,” midfielder Declan Rice…
Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid: Bukayo Saka’s goal gives the Gunners a 2-1 aggregate win over their Spanish opponents and a place in the Champions League final.21:53, May 5, 2026Updated May 5, 2026 22:15Bukayo Saka scores Arsenal’s first goal before half-time (Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Getty Images)Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years with a controlled victory over Atletico Madrid. The Gunners went into the home match tied on the same score as last week’s game against Madrid, and worked efficiently to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to 14 games this season.Arsenal took the lead…
Atlético Madrid coach Simeone is proud despite being knocked out in the Champions League semi-finals
MADRID (AP) — More later Champions League eliminationAtletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone united with his players in front of his team’s fans. Despite losing 1-0 to Arsenal in the semi-finals, ending his team’s hopes of winning their first European Cup, he shouted, pumped his fist and applauded as Atlético fans cheered.There was no despair, no anguish, no extreme sadness. Simeone was proud and relieved that Atlético had made it this far.”No one expected us to be here,” said Simeone. “We played against a team with great strength and power. We gave our all, but now we have to accept where…
Arsenal will defeat Atletico Madrid in the semi-finals and advance to the 2026 Champions League final. Express Sport brings you everything you need to know about the final…When? The final will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026. In a change of tradition, kick-off is scheduled for an earlier time of 5pm (BST). Previously, the final kicked off at 8pm, but where? Arsenal will play at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary. The stadium was only built in 2019 and can hold 67,215 fans, but how many tickets will Arsenal get? Arsenal will distribute approximately 17,200 tickets to supporters. Overall,…