Topic
9 articles
Liverpool's Spirit of Shankly supporters' group has asked for a meeting with club officials after reports that Jeff Bezos is backing a consortium set to buy around a third of the club. The group stresses that the club's and fans' interests must come first.
From the Premier League to La Liga and the Champions League, these are the players who could define their clubs' seasons. Al Jazeera Sport profiles the most influential figures at Arsenal, Man United, Chelsea, Man City, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, and more.
Newcastle United have said they do not want to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes, despite reports of an Arsenal bid and the player’s own wish to leave. Sporting director Ross Wilson confirmed the club’s stance while acknowledging they must stay flexible.
Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 at Villa Park on Friday, securing qualification for next season's Champions League. Ollie Watkins scored twice as Villa moved up to fourth place with 62 points, while Liverpool slipped to fifth with 59 points.
Manchester City trail Arsenal by 5 points with only 2-3 games left. Their match against Crystal Palace is crucial to keeping their title defense hopes alive. A win would cut the gap to 2 points; anything less likely hands Arsenal the title.
Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma is suspected to have suffered a left hamstring injury in Saturday's 3-0 Premier League win over Wolverhampton, raising fears over his World Cup participation with Japan. The injury could disrupt Japan's tactical plans, and Brighton's medical team is evaluating its severity. Fans and experts are hopeful for a swift recovery as Japan targets a deep run in the tournament.
Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 to open a six-point lead over Manchester City, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice and Bukayo Saka also on target.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says Mohamed Salah deserves a spectacular farewell after confirming the Egyptian star will return from a minor muscle injury before the season ends. The 33-year-old, who will leave Anfield at the end of the campaign, was forced off against Crystal Palace on Saturday, sparking fears of an early exit. Slot confirmed Salah will miss the Manchester United clash on Sunday but is expected back for the final stretch of the season.
Arsenal can regain a six-point lead over Manchester City by beating Fulham in Matchday 36 of the Premier League, piling pressure on their title rivals. The Gunners, after a midweek Champions League draw, host a resilient Fulham side still eyeing European qualification. A win would put Arsenal top, but history and fitness concerns add intrigue to the London derby.
