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• Man United Confidential: Why awards night has been scrapped, midfielders on summer transfer radar revealed including £40m Brazilian, latest on Rafael Leao move, and Arsenal's links to Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo5 May 2026, 4:41 pm
  Manchester United have decided not to hold an end-of-season player awards night for the third year in a row despite qualifying for the Champions League, Confidential can reveal.
  
• Everton fan, 71, is arrested on suspicion of racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo during Man City draw - with Marc Guehi also targeted online5 May 2026, 4:28 pm
  Everton said in a statement that a 71-year-old man was arrested 'on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after supporters and stewards reported the incident.'
  
• How Vitor Pereira transformed Nottingham Forest - and made 'alienated' fringe players feel loved again: The meetings that got stars back onside, a 'genius' assistant who the squad rave about and fixing Dyche and Ange's mistakes5 May 2026, 4:16 pm
  Daily Mail Sport's Forest expert TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals how Pereira united a divided squad - and made the second string feel like the main men.
  
• Truth about Phil Foden's new Man City contract: Why club want to tie down misfiring midfielder, how he pushed to stay - and his bid to rediscover top form with new agent, personal trainer and a five-a-side pitch in his garden5 May 2026, 4:12 pm
  Going back to basics always sounds like a good idea. Strip it back. Reset, restart. And the premise has never been more applicable than in the case of Phil Foden.
  
• Rangers' title dream is swallowed up in maroon cauldron of Tynecastle ... Danny Rohl's side lost their nerve again5 May 2026, 3:47 pm
  Leading 1-0 at half-time, Rangers had a golden opportunity to drag themselves back into the title race. They bossed the first half and Hearts were fortunate to only be one goal behind.
  
• Kylian Mbappe at centre of Real Madrid meltdown: Striker releases statement after 'row with member of Alvaro Arbeloa's staff' amid anger at his mid-season luxury yacht holiday with new girlfriend5 May 2026, 3:45 pm
  Real Madrid fans have vented their fury at Kylian Mbappe as the club face the prospect of bitter rivals Barcelona being crowned LaLiga champions during this weekend's El Clasico. 
  
• What's the catch?! FOX launches nationwide search to hire 'Chief World Cup Watcher' to tune in for all 104 games... and it's got a k salary!5 May 2026, 3:40 pm
  Ahead of this summer's tournament, FOX Sports and TV channel FOX One has teamed up with job site Indeed to launch the astonishing role - which involves watching every minute of the World Cup.
  
• Gary Neville urges Man United to 'trade' £60m star to help them make five major new signings - and names a team-mate who 'may struggle' in Michael Carrick's rebuild5 May 2026, 3:25 pm
  Michael Carrick is in pole position to land the role full-time this summer - but Neville believes the squad needs significant surgery if United are to complete on domestic and European fronts.
  
• Real Madrid star says his future will be determined by 'what God tells my WIFE to do' after difficult spell at LaLiga club following £51m deal5 May 2026, 3:02 pm
  The teenage star was asked about his long-term club future following the match, having gone out on loan after struggling for minutes at Real Madrid at the start of the season.
  
• Nottingham Forest ponder equipping Morgan Gibbs-White with a MASK after star's horror collision with Chelsea star Robert Sanchez during 3-1 win5 May 2026, 1:53 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Nottingham Forest are likely to investigate whether Morgan Gibbs-White can play in the Europa League semi-final with a protective mask.
  
• Teenage son of disgraced Brazil legend wants OUT of Santos after training ground fight with Neymar - with former Barcelona star 'slapping' the youngster after he dribbled past him5 May 2026, 1:44 pm
  Robinho Jr - son of the imprisoned former Brazil and Manchester City star - accuses Santos of failing to meet ''minimum safety conditions' after allegedly being slapped in the face by Neymar.
  
• Peter Schmeichel names surprise former Arsenal star Manchester United should target this summer5 May 2026, 1:42 pm
  With Casemiro leaving Manchester United after four years in the summer, club legend Schmeichel believes the former Arsenal star would be a strong replacement.
  
• BBC Sports presenter quits after 13 years in her job following heartbreaking message from her four-year-old daughter5 May 2026, 1:39 pm
  BBC Sports presenter Natalie Pirks has revealed how a message from her four-year-old daughter 'burned in my memory' is behind her decision to quit broadcasting after 13 years.
  
• Stricken Chelsea star Jesse Derry, 18, shares update after being taken to hospital following sickening clash of heads5 May 2026, 12:52 pm
  Jesse Derry has given Chelsea fans an update after being taken to hospital following a hideous head clash against Nottingham Forest. 
  
• Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time stunner rescues Man City from utter embarrassment as schoolboy collapse hands Arsenal a huge advantage, writes IAN LADYMAN5 May 2026, 10:44 am
  IAN LADYMAN AT HILL DICKINSON STADIUM: Manchester City travelled west to the banks of the Mersey intent on underling their title credentials and reaffirming their threat to Arsenal.