🚨 Arne Slot: “I congratulate Arsenal on winning the league, Mikel and his staff did a tremendous job”.
“But they have been a different champion than last time, it's first time in 30 years 40% of goals had from set pieces!”. ⛳️
“Luis Enrique said they are the best off the ball in our league — and I agree”.
🚨 BREAKING: Southampton lose appeal in attempt to overturn expulsion from Championship play-off final for spying on opponents. #SaintsFC spot goes to Middlesbrough; #MFC to face Hull City at Wembley on Saturday. By @Dan_Sheldon_@mjshrimper@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/iEkGDXbK7U
🚨⚽️ BRUNO - THE NET NEGATIVE
Both Everton goals ended up in the back of the net from two Bruno failed passes.
His team mates should have done better but Bruno offering the opposition multiple counter attacks is a constant pattern.
🚨 Pep Guardiola to leave position as Manchester City manager at end of this season. 55yo Spaniard departing after trophy-laden decade & set to be replaced by Enzo Maresca. No official confirmation yet from #MCFC. W/ @SamLee@TheAthleticFC after @MailSport https://t.co/FMjZXxfuPq
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Agreement complete for Xabi Alonso to become Chelsea manager. 44yo Spaniard visited London early last week & accepted opportunity; 4yr contract now finalised - announcement imminent. Primary target throughout + wanted #CFC move @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/4022hQsMXA
A six-minute VAR delay with 25 replays to decide which of the multiple set-piece wrestling manoeuvres was clearly and obviously worthy of punishment. A fittingly decisive moment for the 2025-26 Premier League season.