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Automatic promotion race: Coventry City have already secured the title and first promotion spot. Ipswich Town are currently second on points with 81 points, followed by Millwall (80) and Middlesbrough (79). One of these teams will secure the final automatic promotion spot to the Premier League, while the remaining two will be knocked into the play-offs.Ipswich Town Road: Ipswich are in the strongest position. A win against QPR will secure second place. If Millwall don’t win and Middlesbrough don’t win by more than five points, there’s a chance they could advance with a draw. If they lose, both Millwall and…

Kitbag’s end-of-season sale sees discounts on over 2,000 items, with up to 70% off Premier League kits, jerseys and football merchandiseMay 1, 2026 09:09Updated May 1, 2026 09:20This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn morePremier League supporters can save up to 70% off strips, shirts and other football gear in a flash sale starting this weekend. Kitbag has discounted over 2,000 products in its end-of-season sale.The 2025/26 season kits of each of the league’s ‘big six’, including Man United, Man City, Liverpool and Arsenal, will be on sale at…

Arsenal head into a season-defining week with a crucial game in the Premier League title race against Fulham, ahead of the Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico MadridMikel Arteta says Arsenal are ‘hungry’ for trophies (Image: Beanyman Sports)Mikel Arteta has insisted Arsenal have learned from the painful lessons of the past and are “hungry” to end their trophy drought.The Gunners are still in the running for two silver medals, but have two crucial games in the next four days, against Fulham and Atlético Madrid. Arteta admitted it’s all about getting his team to the goal line at the moment,…

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were the outstanding players of their era (Image: Getty Images)Former Real Madrid defender Marcelo claims Lionel Messi is a better player than former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. The full-back experienced the peak of both during his time in Spain. Messi and Ronaldo’s famous rivalry began in earnest after Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Los Blancos in 2009.The Portuguese attacker led Real Madrid to two La Liga titles and four Champions League titles, scoring an astonishing 450 goals in 438 games for the Spanish club. Marcelo lined up with Ronaldo 333 times and even played against…

Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Iran is set to play in the World Cup, with all three group stage matches to be played in the United States, following President Donald Trump’s blessing.Donald Trump is happy to host Iran at the World Cup (Image: Jia Haocheng/Getty Images)Iran is scheduled to send a delegation to FIFA headquarters this month to discuss how to qualify for the World Cup. Iran plans to play all three of its group stage matches in the United States in June, despite challenges caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.With 46 days left…

HOUSTON (AP) — Goaltender Claudia Dickey saved an early free kick and the Seattle Reign held on to a scoreless draw on a rainy Friday night against the Houston Dash on the road. This was the only game on Friday’s National Women’s Soccer League schedule.Dickey made five saves for the Reign (3-2-2) after losing 3-0 at home to the Utah Royals last weekend. They were under pressure early on, but saved a free kick from Kat Roeder in the 7th minute. Jane Campbell also made five saves for Houston (3-2-1), which suffered its first home loss of the season this…

The leader of an illegal steaming gang has been given an extended jail term unless he repays £3.75m as the Premier League continues to crack down on services.Leader of illegal streaming gang ordered to pay back £3.75m (Image: Getty)The leader of an illegal streaming gang has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison unless he repays £3.75 million.Mark Gould, the mastermind behind illegal streaming service Flawless, has been ordered to forfeit £2.35 million worth of the proceeds of his criminal activities within three months after a hearing at Derby Crown Court.This is a clear warning to other criminals…

Arsenal have lost key players to injury all season and manager Mikel Arteta is desperately trying to figure out why as he approaches the finish line.18:33, May 1, 2026Updated May 1, 2026 18:44Mikel Arteta has been plagued by injuries this season (Image: Getty Images)Manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly invited close allies to find out why Arsenal have been hit by so many injuries this season. The Gunners have had key players in the treatment room all season and could still prove costly in their quest for the Premier League title.Arsenal will be without Kai Havertz and Julian Timber for Saturday…

Diego Simeone’s behavior on the touchline has been branded ‘terrible’ by experts as Arsenal’s VAR controversy flops against Atletico MadridDiego Simeone has been criticized for his antics against Arsenal (Image: PA)Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has been criticized for his “brutal” behavior during a VAR check that denied Arsenal a penalty. Arsenal were furious after the final whistle as they were forced to stew over what would happen after a second-half VAR controversy in a 1-1 draw in Spain.David Hanko, who awarded the first penalty in the first half, was adjudged to have brought down Ebelesi Eze in the box…

The Champions League semi-final first leg between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid was marred by a controversial penalty decision, leaving both managers dissatisfied even after the final whistle.Diego Simeone gives his opinion on the controversial penalty decision in Madrid (Image: Getty Images)Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed his dissatisfaction with the penalty controversy that marred the Spanish team’s Champions League match against Arsenal. Three spot kicks were awarded at the Metropolitano on Wednesday night.In the first match, the Premier League side were awarded a penalty after Victor Gokeres was brought down, and the Swedish striker scored. Atleti then took the…