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• The great Chelsea fire sale: This is who Xabi Alonso should keep, sell and loan in mass overhaul with no Europe for bloated squad - the flop they must get rid of while they still can, their 'untouchables', a liability and forgotten star who can shine again25 May 2026, 4:00 pm
  A large squad was constructed to help cope with a bustling calendar from the Club World Cup onward, but there is no need for a bloated group with only one fixture a week next season.
  
• Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh in talks over surprise investment in Derby County - but here's why Newcastle hold key to potential deal25 May 2026, 3:56 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Talks have been held between the entrepreneur and club officials - and the government's independent regulator is now exploring whether such a deal would be permitted.
  
• Celtic 3-1 Dunfermline: Martin O'Neill pulls off miraculous league and Scottish Cup double... and stakes strong claim to stay on as manager25 May 2026, 3:49 pm
  Quite how a season that once looked certain to be sucked into a black hole ended with a second lump of silverware glinting in the Hampden sunlight still takes a bit of figuring out.
  
• Cesc Fabregas lauded for delivering 'one of the BEST motivational speeches' as ex-Chelsea and Arsenal star inspires Como to Champions League qualification25 May 2026, 3:19 pm
  Fabregas has been in charge of the ambitious club, who count Thierry Henry among their investors, for two years.
  
• Lionel Messi's World Cup swansong at risk as Argentina star exits Inter Miami clash early with injury concern just weeks before tournament25 May 2026, 3:04 pm
  The 38-year-old's hopes of competing in one final World Cup may have taken a hit during Inter Miami's final MLS matchup before the break for the soccer tournament.
  
• Nuno Espirito Santo set to be sacked by West Ham after Premier League relegation - and with player's wife attacking him after he dropped her husband for 'no particular reason'25 May 2026, 2:54 pm
  Nuno had refused to be drawn on his own future on Sunday after West Ham's relegation to the Championship was confirmed, but is now expected to leave the club.
  
• Bruno Fernandes calls Roy Keane a LIAR as he finally bites back at Man United legend - and reveals he tried to text him to 'have a word with him' and says he can't accept his mistruth25 May 2026, 2:52 pm
  Fernandes has enjoyed a memorable season - he recorded his 21st assist of the campaign against Brighton on Sunday, a Premier League record - but has still been unable to escape the ire of Keane.
  
• Trent Alexander-Arnold's World Cup snub highlights 'major problem' for Real Madrid - as Spanish giants prepare to 'enter transfer market' for new right-back25 May 2026, 2:13 pm
  Alexander-Arnold has suffered from injuries during his first season at the club, which has seen the 27-year-old make 30 appearances in all competitions, in which he has provided five assists.
  
• Aston Villa eye summer move for £38m Newcastle star after winning Europa League - as Unai Emery looks to bolster his attack for next season's Champions League campaign25 May 2026, 1:32 pm
  Villa have qualified for the Champions League for the second time in three years and will look to improve their squad this summer - though staying in line with spending rules is an ongoing challenge.
  
• Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis left with a RIPPED shirt and bruises on his face after public bust-up with Greek Prime Minister's nephew25 May 2026, 1:29 pm
  Marinakis, 58, suffered a bruise near his right eye and a ripped shirt from the encounter with Grigoris Dimitriadis, his spring chicken rival aged 47.
  
• Arsenal's night out with the trophy: Declan Rice rapping, a 'North London Forever' performance - and an earlier night than last time! How champions celebrated at venue where wine can cost £56,00025 May 2026, 12:35 pm
  Declan Rice danced and rapped while clutching the trophy at the club's afterparty at the Bacchanalia restaurant in Mayfair, central London, surrounded by a throng of staff.
  
• OLIVER HOLT: Arsenal's title triumph is the beginning of a new dawn - here's why they will dominate the Premier League for years to come25 May 2026, 11:31 am
  When you look at the landscape of the English game, it appears unlikely Arsenal's dominance is going to end any time soon.
  
• Tottenham transfer briefing: The two Man City stars they want to lead Roberto De Zerbi's rebuild, latest on moves for Yan Diomande and Karl Darlow, the bid to keep Joao Palhinha and who's leaving this summer25 May 2026, 11:27 am
  Tottenham coach Roberto De Zerbi has said a core group of around 12 players will remain part of his plans going forward, but he will demand a strong summer of change.
  
• Arsenal are NOT an outstanding team, where Wayne Rooney must get better as a pundit, Mo Salah's goodbye was grisly and West Ham's worst mistake: IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend25 May 2026, 11:04 am
  Arsenal have conceded an average of only 2.5 shots on target per league game this season and that is a simply extraordinary number. But are they a truly outstanding side? No.
  
• James Maddison and Conor Gallagher heap praise on Roberto De Zerbi for steering Spurs clear of relegation peril - and reveal how Italian held individual 'morale' meeting with players to repair shattered confidence25 May 2026, 11:02 am
  The Tottenham and England pair admit they felt like the team was doomed for the drop until the Italian arrived as head coach with seven games of the Premier League season to go.