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May 11, 2026

Tottenham concede late draw against Leeds and remain under relegation pressure.

Tottenham took the lead through Mathys Tel but conceded an equaliser to Leeds after a second-half penalty, remaining under heavy pressure near the bottom of the Premier League table.

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May 10, 2026

Arsenal survive late drama, beat West Ham and move within touching distance of the title.

With a Trossard winner and a late West Ham equaliser ruled out by VAR, Arsenal earned a crucial away victory and moved one step closer to the Premier League title.

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May 9, 2026

City dominate Brentford, win at the Etihad and keep title race alive.

After a dominant but goalless first half, Manchester City found space after the break, beat Brentford 3–0 and kept the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

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May 9, 2026

Liverpool and Chelsea draw at Anfield and miss crucial late-season opportunity.

Liverpool and Chelsea played out a tense 1–1 draw at Anfield, a result that keeps pressure on the Reds in the Champions League race and further complicates the Blues’ push for European football.

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May 6, 2026

PSG knock out Bayern in thrilling semi-final and return to Champions League final.

After a dramatic two-legged tie filled with goals and attacking football, PSG drew 1–1 with Bayern Munich in Germany and advanced to the Champions League final with a 6–5 aggregate victory.

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May 5, 2026

Arsenal beat Atlético, control the game and return to Champions League final after 20 years.

With control and efficiency at the decisive moment, Arsenal beat Atlético Madrid 1–0, secured a 2–1 aggregate win and reached the Champions League final after two decades.

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May 4, 2026

Everton turn it around, City strike late and draw reshapes title race.

After dominating the first half, City saw Everton complete a dramatic comeback, but salvaged a late draw — a result that directly impacts the title race.

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May 4, 2026

Forest punish errors, beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge and expose Blues’ struggles.

Clinical from the start, Nottingham Forest secured an away win by capitalising on Chelsea’s mistakes, as the Blues continue to struggle in the final stretch of the season.

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May 3, 2026

Tottenham take control early, beat Villa and move out of the relegation zone.

With two first-half goals, Tottenham controlled the game, secured a 2–1 away win and moved out of the relegation zone, while Aston Villa missed the chance to break into the top four.

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May 3, 2026

United build lead, withstand Liverpool comeback and decide classic in key moment.

After going 2–0 up, United saw Liverpool fight back to level, but found the winning goal at the decisive moment to secure a 3–2 victory at Old Trafford and strengthen their top-three position.

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May 2, 2026

Arsenal dominate Fulham, cruise to victory and pile pressure on City in title race.

With a dominant first-half performance, Arsenal secured a 3–0 win, boosted their goal difference and increased the pressure on Manchester City in the final stretch of the season.

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May 2, 2026

Brentford capitalize on West Ham errors, win convincingly and leave Hammers in a difficult spot.

More clinical in key moments, Brentford turned a balanced game into a 3–0 win, climbing the table while deepening West Ham’s struggles near the bottom.

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Apr 29, 2026

Atlético and Arsenal draw in a game of fine margins, leaving semi-final open.

In a tightly contested match with little margin for error, Atlético and Arsenal scored from the spot in a 1–1 draw that leaves the tie wide open heading to London.

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Apr 28, 2026

PSG beat Bayern in a frenetic nine-goal thriller to take the edge.

In a wide-open semi-final, PSG and Bayern traded blows throughout. The French side built a lead, survived Bayern’s comeback and secured a 5–4 win that leaves everything open for the second leg.

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Apr 27, 2026

From control to chaos: United beat Brentford in a two-act game.

Dominant early and under pressure late, United turned first-half efficiency into victory by surviving Brentford’s late surge.

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Apr 25, 2026

Arsenal edge past Newcastle and pile pressure on City in title race.

Arsenal beat Newcastle 1–0 with an early goal from Eze to move back to the top of the Premier League. The result keeps the title race alive and puts pressure on Manchester City.

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Apr 25, 2026

Tottenham win, but relegation battle drama continues.

Tottenham beat Wolverhampton 1–0 with a late goal, securing their first Premier League win of 2026. Despite the result, Spurs remain in the relegation zone after West Ham’s late victory.

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Apr 22, 2026

Chelsea sink deeper into crisis, lose 3–0 to Brighton and sack Rosenior.

Chelsea were beaten 3–0 by Brighton, suffered a fifth straight defeat without scoring and saw Liam Rosenior sacked after the match. The poor run seriously damages their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.

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Apr 22, 2026

City strike early, go top and condemn Burnley to relegation.

Manchester City beat Burnley 1–0 thanks to a Haaland goal, moved to the top of the Premier League and took another step toward the title. The defeat confirms Burnley’s mathematical relegation.

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Apr 19, 2026

City take control of title race after beating Arsenal in decisive clash.

Manchester City beat Arsenal 2–1 at the Etihad and took control of the title race. In a balanced game, Guardiola’s side were more clinical and now depend only on themselves to win the league.

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Apr 18, 2026

Manchester United win at Stamford Bridge and dent Chelsea’s Champions League hopes.

Manchester United beat Chelsea 1–0 away from home, making the most of their key chance. Despite dominating possession and creating more chances, the Blues failed to convert and dropped points again in the Premier League.

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Apr 18, 2026

Tottenham let win slip in stoppage time and deepen crisis.

Tottenham drew 2–2 with Brighton after conceding a late equaliser in stoppage time. Spurs had taken the lead but once again failed to see the game out, extending their winless run in the Premier League.

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Apr 15, 2026

Arsenal hold off Sporting, draw at home and reach Champions League semi-finals.

Arsenal drew 0–0 with Sporting at the Emirates and secured qualification with a 1–0 aggregate win. In a game with few clear chances, the English side were more solid and managed their advantage well.

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Apr 15, 2026

Bayern win epic clash, knock out Real Madrid and advance in the Champions League.

Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4–3 in a thrilling encounter and secured qualification with a 6–4 aggregate win. After a chaotic first half with five goals, the German side sealed it late to advance in the Champions League.

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