Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make Michael Carrick their permanent manager from next season, with journalist Fabrizio Romano confirming the decision. Reports say Carrick is set to sign a two-year contract with options for further extensions, after taking charge from Ruben Amorim in January. His impact has been immediate, including 15 wins in 10 games and United’s Champions League qualification. The club is also expected to use Carrick’s input for a summer rebuild, with multiple midfield and defensive additions on the radar.
Michael Carrick is reportedly the frontrunner to become Manchester United’s permanent manager after the club’s strong run of form. Carrick stepped in on an interim basis following Ruben Amorim’s dismissal last year, when United had suffered disappointing results. Now, with momentum building, United are said to be considering Carrick for the full-time role.
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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City feel no added pressure despite a must-win clash with Crystal Palace. With City five points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal and only three games left, dropping points could let Mikel Arteta’s side clinch the title. Guardiola insists the team’s mindset remains steady as the season nears its decisive stretch.
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City expects Crystal Palace to act “professional” when selecting their team for the season’s final-day visit to Selhurst Park against Arsenal. Guardiola’s comments come with the title potentially hanging in the balance, three days after Palace’s scheduled matchday context, underscoring how every decision could shape the championship outcome.
Aston Villa’s bid for Champions League qualification took a hit as they played Burnley to a 2-2 draw, three days after battling in the Europa League semifinals. The result leaves Villa needing more. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, inched nearer to survival, with their relegation worries looking close to over despite failing to win their situation.
Liverpool were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Anfield, doing little more than edging toward Champions League qualification. The hosts faced boos as the visitors snapped a six-game Premier League losing streak. Enzo Fernandez’s bouncing free kick levelled the match in the 36th minute, turning the momentum after a tense first half.
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Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz missed Saturday’s Premier League match against Chelsea after coach Arne Slot said the German was dealing with a stomach bug. Slot revealed Wirtz fell sick this week, skipped parts of training, and was left out of the squad for the trip to Anfield. The absence raises questions over his availability next.
Arsenal have spent 20 years without a Champions League final and 22 years beyond Premier League title glory, but both feel within reach. The second leg of their semi-final against Atletico Madrid takes place at home Tuesday after a 1-1 draw in Madrid, setting up a tense battle where one result could end long-standing waits.
Arsenal roared past Fulham with a blistering first-half display that revived their attacking rhythm. Mikel Arteta said the win keeps their dream alive, pointing to Bukayo Saka’s return to full fitness and Viktor Gyokeres’ standout form as the key difference. Gyokeres delivered what could be his best outing yet for the Gunners.
Ryan Reynolds-owned Wrexham has missed out on the Premier League for this season, ending the promotion push. Ipswich Town, backed by U.S. investment group Gamechanger 20 Limited and featuring pop star Ed Sheeran as a minority shareholder, has secured promotion to England’s top tier. The race flips fortunes as Wrexham’s Premier dream has to wait.
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Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce are reportedly frontrunners to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah if he leaves the Premier League club at season’s end. Goal.com cites a growing push from the Turkish giants as Salah’s future draws renewed attention. With Europe’s top clubs watching, the next move could reshape the attacker’s next chapter.
Manchester City’s treble hopes hinge on a punishing seven-day run: facing Crystal Palace, meeting Chelsea in the FA Cup final, and then traveling to Bournemouth. With the Premier League title race against Arsenal still tight, City will rely on squad depth after already securing the League Cup—turning this stretch into their season’s defining test.
Chelsea have sacked Liam Rosenior after a disastrous Premier League spell that produced five straight losses without scoring. The club confirmed the decision on Wednesday, with Rosenior out less than four months after taking charge and only four days before Chelsea’s FA Cup semifinal at Wembley. The move raises pressure on the club’s crowded ownership and finances.
Mikel Arteta urged a struggling Arsenal side to embrace the pressure of their looming clash with Manchester City. Arsenal sit six points clear, but City have a game in hand, making the stakes far higher. A City win could sharply reshape the title race as Arsenal aim to recover from recent defeats and arrest their slide.
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Chelsea’s season slipped further into crisis after a 3-0 defeat to Brighton left their Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread. The loss keeps Chelsea seventh in the Premier League, seven points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, with Liverpool also having played one more match. The gap now feels increasingly difficult to close.
Manchester City edged Arsenal 2-1 in a Premier League title showdown as Erling Haaland scored the decisive goal, snapping his league scoring drought. The result leaves City just three points behind leaders Arsenal, though they have a game in hand. With momentum building, City’s push to overtake Arsenal intensifies in the weeks ahead.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his players are more convinced than ever they can win the Premier League, even after setbacks including a loss to Manchester City. He argues the team’s overall performance is a positive signal and insists the title race is still alive with five matches remaining.
Coventry City have clinched promotion to the Premier League after earning their place with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn. It ends a 25-year exile from top-flight football for the club and its supporters. Manager Frank Lampard hailed the achievement as a breakthrough built through adversity, turning a long wait into a landmark return.
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