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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wrote to congratulate Sterling in the evening's programme and praised him for his stance against racism. (Photo: AP)

Raheem Sterling preparing for 'biggest game of his life'

Sterling's form has earned him the Professional Footballers' Association young player of the year award and the writers' trophy.

10 May 2019 7:05 PM

In a remarkable week of soccer, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur overcame seemingly impossible odds to beat Barcelona and Ajax Amsterdam respectively. (Photo: AFP)

Salah set to return for Liverpool's title-decider against Wolverhampton

Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson also sustained knocks against Barcelona but Klopp is hopeful about the availability of the trio.

10 May 2019 6:14 PM

Midfielder Ander Herrera’s contract expires at the end of the season and British media reports have linked the Spaniard with a switch to Paris St Germain. (Photo: AFP)

'We want to get back to where we used to be', says United manager Solskjaer

United are sixth in the standings with 66 points, 29 behind leaders Manchester City and 28 behind Liverpool.

10 May 2019 5:46 PM

Since Liverpool's last league title, Manchester United has won 13 championships under manager Alex Ferguson to raise its total to a record 20. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool hoping to lift Premier League Trophy on the final day

When they took a nine-point lead in late December, Kopites thought that elusive 19th English championship was just ahead.

10 May 2019 4:45 PM

The Belgium star told BT Sport "In my mind I don't know yet" when asked if he had already played his last game at Stamford Bridge. (Photo: AFP)

Willian desperate for Hazard to stay at Chelsea

The Belgium forward is still expected to join Real in a big-money move this summer, but his teammate Willian continues to hope otherwise.

10 May 2019 2:20 PM

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri said it was tough for English clubs to reach the end of the season in the sort of shape required to win trophies because they have to play so many more matches than their European rivals. (Photo:AFP)

'The English club teams play way more than the other nations': Sarri

Despite the challenging schedule, Sarri’s Chelsea became the fourth English side to reach a European final.

10 May 2019 10:55 AM

Emery, who guided Sevilla to three consecutive Europa League crowns, said returning Arsenal to Europe’s elite competition for the first time in three years was not on top of his wish list. (Photo: AFP)

Unai Emery prefers winning Europa League to Champions League qualification

Arsenal have practically blown their chances of finishing in Premier League’s top four after Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion

09 May 2019 5:20 PM

Since matches on the final day of the season are played simultaneously, the Premier League will have a replica trophy on standby at Anfield. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool to lift replica if they win Premier League

Liverpool trail Manchester City by a point ahead of the final day of the season, when they host Wolverhampton Wanderers.

09 May 2019 2:43 PM

In all likelihood City will rack up a 14th successive Premier League win and Liverpool will beat Wolverhampton Wanderers to make it nine in a row and City will take the honours with 98 points to Liverpool’s 97. (Photo: AFP)

Manchester City edging closer towards clinching PL title as PL race goes to the wire

It is possible they could get by with a draw, or even an unlikely defeat, as they will start their final game one point ahead.

09 May 2019 11:31 AM

A 14th consecutive league win for City at Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday will mean they will retain the Premier League title for the first time in the club’s history. (Photo: Manchester City/Twitter)

Vincent Kompany admits ignoring 'not to shoot' calls from his team mates; watch goal

Kompany came to the rescue by arrowing in a stunning strike into the top corner in the 70th minute to score his first goal of the season.

07 May 2019 2:51 PM

Four losses in their last six league games left United hoping for their rivals to lose points but Chelsea sealed their place in the top four this weekend. (Photo: AFP)

'Manchester United's top four ambition a disappointment in itself': Ashley Young

The team’s form started to slide after Solskjaer was made the permanent manager in March.

07 May 2019 1:36 PM

City are on top of the table with a one point advantage over Liverpool, who host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday and know that their only chance of winning the title is if City stumble on the south coast. (Photo: Manchester City/ Twitter)

Premier League: Kompany's stunner puts City one win away from title

The 1-0 win over Brendan Rodgers’ side now means City can secure the Premier League title with a victory at Brighton on Sunday.

07 May 2019 9:08 AM

The Merseyside club, who won the last of their 18 English league titles in 1990, are two points ahead of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League but have played a game more. (Photo: AFP)

Liverpool banks upon miracle to win their 19th title since 1990

A win or a draw for Leicester would put Liverpool’s fate in their own hands before their last league match against Wolverhampton.

06 May 2019 1:02 PM

Ramsey, who is the club’s highest scoring central midfielder with 64 goals, was given a guard of honour by his team mates and presented with a memento after Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium. (Photo: AP)

Aaron Ramsey bids an emotional final goodbye to Arsenal after an 11-year career

The Welshman, whose season ended prematurely after he sustained a hamstring injury last month, is set to join the Italian champions.

06 May 2019 12:51 PM

Alexis Sanchez, making his first United start since March 2, was replaced early in the second half, before Isaac Mbenza’s first-ever Premier League goal got the hosts level on the hour mark following an error from Luke Shaw. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: United draws 1-1 vs Hudderfield, loses UCL berth

Looking for a first win in five in all competitions, United made a fast start, and took the lead in the 8th minute through Scott McTominay.

06 May 2019 12:10 PM

Arsenal then handed their London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur a welcome gift by only drawing 1-1 at home to a Brighton & Hove Albion side whose top-flight survival had been sealed 24 hours earlier. That meant Chelsea were guaranteed a top-four finish while Tottenham Hotspur, whose domestic form has collapsed culminating in a nine-man defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday, are all but assured of a Champions League spot due to their superior goal difference. (Photo: AP)

Premier League: Chelsea beats Watford 3-0 to secure UCL berth

Manchester United will not be joining Chelsea in the Champions League next season due to a woeful 1-1 draw away at Huddersfield Town.

06 May 2019 11:04 AM

United are sixth in the table, three points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea and one behind Arsenal heading into Sunday’s league trip to Huddersfield Town, and the club could finish outside the top four for the fourth time in six seasons. (Photo: AP)

'Champions League is where this club should always be': Herrera on top-4 finish

Ander Herrera urged his team mates to stay focused for the final two matches as they play catch up for a Premier League top-four finish.

05 May 2019 1:38 PM

Son Heung-min was first to be sent off for pushing Jefferson Lerma just before halftime with Juan Foyth shown a straight red card for a studs-up tackle on Jack Simpson two minutes after coming on at the interval. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Nine-man Tottenham Hotspur loses 3-2 to Bournemouth

A win for Spurs would have secured a top-four slot ahead of next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Ajax.

05 May 2019 12:49 PM

Klopp says he is a resigned to whatever fate will throw his team’s way. (Photo: AFP)

'Whether we are champion or not, it is destiny', says Klopp

Juergen Klopp’s side have 94 points and City, who face Leicester City on Monday, are two points behind.

05 May 2019 12:02 PM

The race to secure the final two Champions League qualification places looks likely to go to the final weekend after Tottenham Hotspur again slipped up, losing to a last-minute goal at Bournemouth while having two men sent off. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Origi nets last minute goal to give Liverpool 3-2 win vs Newcastle

The header sends Liverpool two points above above Manchester City and keep their Premier League title bid alive.

05 May 2019 11:54 AM

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