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• Why Liverpool's sobering defeat at Old Trafford was another alarming step backwards, the worrying stat that reads poorly on £116m Florian Wirtz - and the similar pattern Arne Slot must fix, writes LEWIS STEELE4 May 2026, 1:00 am
  LEWIS STEELE: The good news for fans is that this abhorrent season will be over soon. The bad thing, though, is that there is zero evidence to give anyone belief that next year will be better.
  
• Why Aston Villa should have given everything to keep Spurs in relegation jeopardy, the most worrying part of Unai Emery's mass rotation - and what he must do now to win back disgruntled fans: TOM COLLOMOSSE4 May 2026, 1:00 am
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: If Aston Villa knock out Forest and then beat Braga or Freiburg in the Europa League Final, this nonsense of a performance will be forgotten.
  
• Man United 3-2 Liverpool: Red Devils qualify for the Champions League thanks to Kobbie Mainoo's superb late winner - after two errors saw bitter rivals mount second-half fightback4 May 2026, 12:55 am
  IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Maybe it was actually sweeter for Manchester United to win this way. To give their great rivals some hope and then snatch it away from them again.
  
• Gary Neville and Roy Keane clash over praise for Michael Carrick's tactics as Man United boss strengthens bid for full-time role with victory over Liverpool4 May 2026, 12:55 am
  Carrick's future will be a major discussion point at the end of the campaign, with Man United's hierarchy having to decide whether to appoint the 44-year-old on a permanent basis.
  
• Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham: Spurs climb OUT of the relegation zone as they sweep aside Unai Emery's second string team thanks to goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison4 May 2026, 12:54 am
  MATT BARLOW AT VILLA PARK: What a difference a win makes. Just as Roberto De Zerbi said it would. Victory in Wolverhampton followed by victory at Aston Villa.
  
• 'Absolutely STINKS': Angry fans claim Unai Emery's second-string line-up against Spurs 'needs investigating' for 'integrity' issues - as relegation rivals West Ham and Nottingham Forest pay the price for hosts' 'abysmal' display3 May 2026, 10:07 pm
  Aston Villa fans have expressed their anger on social media after their heavily-rotated side lost to relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening.
  
• Pep Guardiola was given a rude awakening on his first trip to Everton as Man City manager nine years ago - now he is hoping for no shocks to their title bid in their maiden visit at the Hill Dickinson Stadium3 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  One of the qualities that made Mikel Arteta an attractive proposition to Manchester City was his local knowledge. The ability to quickly debrief Pep Guardiola on where they were headed next.
  
• David Moyes calls out Everton's £42m signing 'to do better' and 'step up' - with out-of-favour forward having just played ONE MINUTE since January3 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  David Moyes says Everton's big-money signing Tyler Dibling needs to offer much more next season after a difficult first year on Merseyside for the 20-year-old.
  
• Calum McFarlane hits out at 'fake' Cole Palmer narrative as Chelsea's interim boss defends out-of-form star amid quiet season3 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  Calum McFarlane is the latest Chelsea head coach to defend Cole Palmer 's form, insisting it is a fake narrative to suggest the English playmaker is playing poorly.
  
• If Hearts can eliminate Rangers from the title race, they will have one hand firmly on the trophy... and history in their grasp3 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  Just a few days ago, when Derek McInnes was asked about the prospect of hosting Rangers in a seismic title showdown, he sounded more like the conductor of an orchestra than a football manager.
  
• Manchester United 3-2 Liverpool PLAYER RATINGS: Which Red Devil had 'another excellent performance'? Who 'justified' their selection? And who has gone from 'world-class to one outplayed every week' for the visitors?3 May 2026, 8:50 pm
  Manchester United have the bragging rights over bitter rivals Liverpool after a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday to complete a Premier League double this season.
  
• Michael Carrick hopes Man United's win over Liverpool gives unwell Sir Alex Ferguson 'a good boost' - as he provides latest update on his Red Devils managerial future after sealing Champions League qualification3 May 2026, 8:49 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Michael Carrick said he hoped Man United's win over Liverpool would be a tonic for Sir Alex Ferguson after the legendary boss suffered a health scare.
  
• Aston Villa vs Tottenham - Premier League RECAP: Roberto De Zerbi's side move out of the relegation zone with crucial win as Conor Gallagher and Richarlison strike for visitors3 May 2026, 8:20 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Aston Villa hosted Tottenham at Villa Park in the Premier League.
  
• Jamie Carragher reveals the three positions Liverpool MUST strengthen this summer after sobering 3-2 defeat against bitter rivals Man United3 May 2026, 6:59 pm
  Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to ditch their transfer policy adopted last summer and revert to the methods used beforehand which made them successful.
  
• Sir Alex Ferguson taken to hospital after feeling unwell at Old Trafford ahead of Man United vs Liverpool3 May 2026, 5:56 pm
  IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Sir Alex - the most successful manager in the club's history - is a regular at United home and away matches and had travelled to Old Trafford today.