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The Premier League is back after a hiatus, and we're in the middle of a bumper Sunday of top-flight action.
Arsenal dropped more points on Saturday as the title slipped further and further away from their grasp.
However, Liverpool failed to capitalise as they were handed just their second league loss under Arne Slot at Fulham.
A lacklustre Manchester derby then ended goalless ahead of the final match of this gameweek between Leicester and Newcastle.
Southampton also became the first team relegated this season, and manager, Ivan Juric, has left the club less than a day later.
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Saturday, April 5
Everton 1-1 ArsenalCrystal Palace 2-1 BrightonIpswich 1-2 WolvesWest Ham 2-2 BournemouthAston Villa 2-1 Nottingham Forest
Sunday, April 6
Brentford 0-0 ChelseaFulham 3-2 LiverpoolTottenham 3-1 SouthamptonManchester United 0-0 Manchester City
Monday, April 7
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just nowBy Jack Johnson
Manchester United are interested in signing Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, talkSPORT understands.
Cunha has a release clause of £62.5 million, which kicks in this summer.
Arsenal have also been keeping tabs on Cunha, but the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams are ahead of him on their list in both the number nine and left-wing positions.
Nottingham Forest retain a firm interest in Cunha, however, it’s understood from those close to the player that he prefers to join a big-six club, even if Forest qualify for the Champions League.
Man United are looking for a number 10 to fit into Ruben Amorim's rigid 3-4-2-1 system.
It is understood Cunha's agent will fly to England soon for face-to-face talks with potential suitors and has already made some initial contact with United.
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14 minutes agoBy Joe Brophy
Fede Valverde has been named as Real Madrid’s most important player of the moment ahead of Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe.
Los Blancos face Arsenal in a crunch Champions League quarter-final showdown with the first leg of the tie taking place this week.
Speaking on the Trans Euro Express, Brassell believes that despite sacrificing his game for the sake of the team, Valverde needs to play in his natural role to aid their cause against Arsenal.
Discussing Madrid’s most important player, Brassell said: “I understand making the case for Valverde.
“A little bit like a prime Michael Essien for Chelsea, you know he can do a great job in a number of positions.
“You stick him at right back, he’s great.
Mary's alongside ex-boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.
The German was a Saints' target after Russell Martin was sacked prior to Juric's appointment.
Rohl also worked with Southampton's new technical director, Johannes Spors, during the pair's at Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.
Former Hull City boss Rosenior has been impressing at Ligue 1 side Strasbourg since replacing Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira last summer.
Simon Rusk and Adam Lallana are under consideration to take charge until the end of the season, talkSPORT understands.
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Today, 11:02By Joe Brophy
Southampton are planning to part company with Ivan Juric as early as today following the club's relegation, talkSPORT understands.
The Saints confirmed their return to the Championship on Sunday following a 2-1 defeat to Tottenham.
The club still remain on course for one of the worst seasons in Premier League history despite already sealing their fate.
Southampton have won just one game since Juric replaced Russell Martin in December.
He was appointed on an 18-month deal, but that contract included a relegation break clause, as originally reported by talkSPORT.
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Today, 10:55By Joe Brophy
Pep Guardiola has suggested that Matheus Nunes will no longer play central midfield, stating that he's 'not clever enough' for the role.
The Portuguese international has been playing as an emergency full-back since mid-December as a result of injuries and the high-profile departure of Kyle Walker to AC Milan.
Since then Nunes has made 11 appearances at right-back and made the position his own, keeping Rico Lewis out of the team.
This comes after making eight appearances as a left-winger earlier in the season.
“He can become a good right-back for the physicality he has,” said Guardiola.
“The thing is not to play in the middle because he’s not clever enough with the composure.
“He is learning a lot.
It’s new for him but he played really, really good.
“We build from that.”
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Today, 09:57By Joe Brophy
Brennan Johnson had to be consoled by Heung-min Son after being denied the chance to secure his hat-trick from the penalty spot.
Johnson had already scored twice in the Premier League clash with Southampton on Sunday and had the perfect chance to grab his first-ever hat-trick in the competition.
Brought down by Saints’ star Wellington with the score at 2-1 in Spurs’ favour, the forward grabbed the ball in the sixth minute of injury time to round off his achievement.
However Pedro Porro took the ball off him and passed it to captain Cristian Romero who then passed it on to Mathys Tel.
Tel, who joined on loan from Bayern Munich in January, had scored just once since joining Tottenham and was keen to open his Premier League account – something that he managed with well a well-taken kick into the top corner.
But while the game ended with a 3-1 win for Spurs, Johnson looked deflated as he came off the pitch and was consoled by Son for being denied his chance to complete his hat-trick.
Speaking to the club’s official website after the game, Johnson explained: “It’s only normal for me to want to take the penalty.
“There’s only a certain amount of talking to do before it gets quite messy.
“I’ve been in the situation before when I’ve had people wanting to take the ball off me and it kind of unsettles you a little bit.
“I knew the game was pretty much done but still, I didn’t want to unsettle anyone or start any disagreements.
“So, once the decision was made, I just had to get on with it.”
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Today, 09:18By Joe Brophy
Aaron Ramsdale is not the only one gutted by Southampton's relegation - Arsenal too have missed out on a cash windfall of £1million.
The Gunners sold their former No.2 goalkeeper to the Saints last summer and the £18m deal included a survival bonus for the club if Ivan Juric's side beat the drop this season.
However, that £1m bonus was forfeited after Southampton's fate was confirmed on Sunday after losing at Tottenham.
Ramsdale himself has admitted his new side ‘haven’t been good enough all season’ after their relegation was confirmed.
“We knew it was probably going to be inevitable at some point, we haven’t been good enough all season.
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6th Apr 2025, 22:44By Jackson Cole
Ruben Amorim has accused Gary Neville of being ‘critical about everything’ after his no-nonsense analysis of the Manchester derby.
The former Manchester United defender didn’t hold back as he slammed the quality of Sunday’s goalless clash with Manchester City.
United mustered just two shots on target during a quiet derby at Old Trafford.
Neville launched into an explosive rant during his analysis on Sky Sports, which even saw him apologise for his own performance on co-commentary.
Amorim has now hit back with an answer that had some reporters laughing during his own post-match press conference.
When responding to a question about Neville’s comments, Amorim smiled as he said: “I understand that Gary Neville is critical about everything so I understand that part.
“Then I understand that we are in the moment that we are doing the worst season in history.
But it's what it is, it's happening everywhere I would say, not just in UK, everywhere."
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6th Apr 2025, 21:47By Joe Brophy
Dougie Freedman has been officially announced as the new sporting director of Diriyah Club Sports Company after leaving Crystal Palace.
Among his multi-club role, the Scot will oversee recruitment for Al Diriyah, who will play in the second tier of Saudi football next season, having won the Saudi Second Division Group B.
Al Diriyah are owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund [PIF], who also own Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, Al Ahli and reigning Saudi champions Al Hilal.
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6th Apr 2025, 21:27By Joe Brophy
Gary Neville pinpointed where Manchester United must improve in an explosive rant following their derby day draw.
The Red Devils held Manchester City to a 0-0 stalemate at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Neville's former club mustered just two shots on target during the match, where he was on co-commentary duties for Sky Sports.
Neville explained: "I think they all walked off thinking ‘we’re ok here we got away without making a mistake’.
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