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Michael Carrick’s calm revolution at Man United earns him permanent role

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Brentford - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 27, 2026 Manchester United manager Michael Carrick REUTERS/Phil Noble
Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Brentford - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - April 27, 2026 Manchester United manager Michael Carrick REUTERS/Phil Noble

Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City at end of season, club confirms

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club at the end of the season.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club at the end of the season.

Michael Carrick to continue as Manchester United head coach until 2028

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick applauds fans after the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest.

We both want the best for Liverpool, says Arne Slot in response to Mohamed Salah’s criticism

Liverpool manager Arne Slot with Mohamed Salah during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot with Mohamed Salah during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace.

Middlesbrough face Hull City in football’s richest game after ‘spygate’ row

A Middlesbrough fan mocking Southampton fans for the "spygate" incident during the sides' 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on May 9.
A Middlesbrough fan mocking Southampton fans for the "spygate" incident during the sides' 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final on May 9.

Middlesbrough keen to put ‘Spygate’ behind them and focus on playoff final

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Play Offs - Semi Final - Second Leg - Southampton v Middlesbrough - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - May 12, 2026 Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg during the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Play Offs - Semi Final - Second Leg - Southampton v Middlesbrough - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - May 12, 2026 Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg during the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

English Premier League set for final-day drama with relegation and European spots in play

Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 19, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Conor Gallagher looks dejected after Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez scores their first goal REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo
Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - May 19, 2026 Tottenham Hotspur's Conor Gallagher looks dejected after Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez scores their first goal REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo

StarHub announces new annual pass for English Premier League

CMG20260521-RChiong01/张俊杰/陈明耀,卓舒畅/StarHub Announce What’s Next for Premier League Fans in Singapore Press Conference Legends interview [Malayan Settlement, 3 River Valley Rd, Blk B, #1-03, Singapore 179021]
From second left: English football coach and former footballer Joe Cole, Serbian former footballer Nemanja Vidić, and StarHub’s vice-president of Entertainment Yann Corqueux at the Malayan Settlement in Clarke Quay on May 21, 2026.
CMG20260521-RChiong01/张俊杰/陈明耀,卓舒畅/StarHub Announce What’s Next for Premier League Fans in Singapore Press Conference Legends interview [Malayan Settlement, 3 River Valley Rd, Blk B, #1-03, Singapore 179021]
From second left: English football coach and former footballer Joe Cole, Serbian former footballer Nemanja Vidić, and StarHub’s vice-president of Entertainment Yann Corqueux at the Malayan Settlement in Clarke Quay on May 21, 2026.

Southampton lose appeal, Middlesbrough to face Hull in C’ship play-off

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Play Offs - Semi Final - Second Leg - Southampton v Middlesbrough - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - May 12, 2026 Southampton fans outside the stadium before the match. Action Images/Peter Cziborra EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS../File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Play Offs - Semi Final - Second Leg - Southampton v Middlesbrough - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - May 12, 2026 Southampton fans outside the stadium before the match. Action Images/Peter Cziborra EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS../File Photo

Bernardo Silva says it is time for new Manchester City generation to shine

City captain Bernardo Silva in action against Bournemouth on May 19. Silva will leave the Etihad Stadium after nine trophy-laden years when his contract expires at the end of the season.
City captain Bernardo Silva in action against Bournemouth on May 19. Silva will leave the Etihad Stadium after nine trophy-laden years when his contract expires at the end of the season.

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