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• Crystal Palace fans clash with rival supporters in violent scenes as riot police step in ahead of Conference League final in Germany27 May 2026, 4:03 am
  WILL PICKWORTH IN LEIPZIG: Thousands of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans have travelled to Leipzig ahead of the final on Wednesday.
  
• Why Man City decided Enzo Maresca was the only man who could replace Pep Guardiola: A bond formed over Tuscan wine, the reason City insiders compare him to Mikel Arteta and Txiki Begiristain's seal of approval27 May 2026, 1:00 am
  City will not be without a head coach for long. Maresca has been planning ahead in readiness for a fresh start, wherever that may be, since leaving Chelsea on New Year's Eve.
  
• Man United transfer briefing: Ederson close to sealing £38.8m deal as Michael Carrick's first signing, the two young Championship stars United want and why midfield target Aurelien Tchouameni could be pushed out at Real Madrid27 May 2026, 1:00 am
  United had a delegation in Italy last week to conduct discussions not only for Ederson but also other potential signings.
  
• USA's World Cup launch party turns sour over 'diabolical' email... as Mauricio Pochettino blasts critics in foul-mouthed rant: 'It's bulls***'27 May 2026, 12:21 am
  It was quite the show to kick off a summer that could transform soccer on these shores. 'That is America' midfielder Tyler Adams said. Someone ought to have told Pochettino.
  
• Tactics sessions at 9pm, living with his staff and YouTube pep talks: Inside Roberto De Zerbi's 54-day masterclass that saved Spurs from relegation - and what he wants now26 May 2026, 10:43 pm
  From no wins in 15 to three wins in five - and an eight-week masterclass that saved Tottenham Hotspur from a first relegation in 49 years.
  
• Inside Jean-Philippe Mateta's Crystal Palace redemption arc: How striker went from boo-boy to key man again (and France World Cup call-up) as he aims to fire Oliver Glasner's side to European glory26 May 2026, 10:35 pm
  WILL PICKWORTH IN LEIPZIG: When Jean-Philippe Mateta was substituted during Crystal Palace's 3-1 defeat by Chelsea in January, boos reverberated around Selhurst Park.
  
• The England squad Thomas Tuchel SHOULD have picked, according to AI boffins: TEN of Thomas Tuchel's stars miss out - but are there finally spots for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer?26 May 2026, 9:50 pm
  Tuchel named the 26 players he will be taking to North America last week, but only 16 of the players the German has gone with would have been selected by technology PLAIER.
  
• Tottenham set to TEST their stadium and training ground surfaces as part of mass review of last season's injury crisis - as initial findings are revealed26 May 2026, 9:34 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Tottenham Hotspur will carry out extensive testing on its stadium and training ground surfaces as part of an operation aimed at ending its injury misery.
  
• USA star OUT of World Cup squad as Mauricio Pochettino makes dramatic move in naming 26-man roster26 May 2026, 8:47 pm
  With the 2026 World Cup just weeks away, the United States' roster reveal proved to be a spectacle as the members of the team were introduced one-by-one to throngs of supporters.
  
• PEP AND MAN CITY - THE UNTOLD DECADE, Part 5: The Great Reinventor. JACK GAUGHAN reveals the reason Guardiola stayed one more year, how close City came to signing Lionel Messi and the epic parting gift the manager leaves behind26 May 2026, 8:26 pm
  There was simply a recognition that Guardiola could not leave City in this state. Changes had to come. This was to become the final recycle job of Guardiola's City.
  
• Lawrence Shankland used to be a finisher and not much else... now he is the 'best player in Scotland'26 May 2026, 8:16 pm
  From the minute he made his debut for Queen's Park against Elgin as a 16-year-old in the bottom tier, it was evident to all that Lawrence Shankland's God-given gifts could take him a long way.
  
• Liverpool star emerges as target for Aston Villa with top European clubs also circling26 May 2026, 7:45 pm
  Villa have yet to make any official approach but it is understood the player appeals because of his versatility and if the price is right.
  
• Pep Lijnders reveals why he's leaving Man City and names the three demands Pep Guardiola made after he joined the club as he opens up on working under 'intense' manager26 May 2026, 7:00 pm
  Lijnders, Kolo Toure, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Manel Estiarte and Xabi Mancisidor have all left City, with Enzo Maresca set to appoint his own backroom staff when he takes over at the Etihad.
  
• Lawrence Shankland vows to fire Rangers to silverware after completing cut-price move from Hearts26 May 2026, 6:03 pm
  Lawrence Shankland has set his sights on winning trophies with Rangers after completing his move to Ibrox.
  
• Premier League points swing table: Did your club improve or flop? As Man United finish 29 POINTS better off than last season while Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle all show major drop offs26 May 2026, 4:36 pm
  Man United's third placed finish led to Carrick securing the job on a permanent basis and marked a startling transformation after finishing 15th last season.