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• Arne Slot issues Mohamed Salah and Alisson updates ahead of Liverpool's showdown with Man United: PREMIER LEAGUE LIVE1 May 2026, 9:13 am
  The Premier League is reaching a thrilling conclusion with the title battle, race for Europe and fight for survival all to be resolved. Follow the latest with here...
  
• Remarkable moment FIFA's blundering president Gianni Infantino tries - and fails - to get Israel and Palestine football chiefs to shake hands on stage1 May 2026, 8:40 am
  Delegates continued to watch on as Rajoub resisted Infantino's suggestion for a handshake, leading to the FIFA president addressing the two men.
  
• Gary Lineker aims another dig at BBC over 'Work from Home' World Cup as he talks up his own £14m Netflix show - and opens up on his frosty relationship with Jose Mourinho1 May 2026, 8:18 am
  Gary Lineker has taken a swipe at the BBC's coverage of the World Cup this summer, expressing relief that he won't be 'working from a green box in Salford'. 
  
• Aston Villa set sights on young PSG star - as Unai Emery's side bid to strengthen attack amid Morgan Rogers interest and expected Jadon Sancho exit1 May 2026, 8:15 am
  With Morgan Rogers likely to be targeted by the Premier League's wealthiest clubs and others likely to move on, Villa are looking for players who can operate across the attacking line.
  
• Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this gameweek... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs1 May 2026, 8:06 am
  There's been no let up to the games coming thick and fast as we approach the season's finale - and Daily Mail's popular predictor game is back for another week.
  
• Tottenham have had more ACL ruptures than home wins but how, after a medical department overhaul, do they get so many injuries? Experts reveal the reasons why...1 May 2026, 1:00 am
  Just three games into Roberto De Zerbi's reign and he has already lost Romero, Kudus, Solanke and Simons to injury. Welcome to Tottenham. And the longest injury crisis in recent memory.
  
• 'We won 5-0 and Mikel Arteta was angry at us afterwards - that's the level you have to be at': AUSTON TRUSTY on Arsenal, a home World Cup and how his Celtic side can rewrite history this season1 May 2026, 1:00 am
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: When Auston Trusty stands tall with eyes towards the horizon, he can see it glittering with possibilities.
  
• 'I worked harder than everyone to prove I was ready': Brighton star YASIN AYARI on winning over 'very demanding' Fabian Hurzeler, bouncing back from his 's***' Championship loans and his World Cup ambitions with Sweden1 May 2026, 1:00 am
  'I feel good. I feel comfortable,' reflects Yasin Ayari from the tunnel of Brighton's Amex Stadium. 'It was tough at first, difficult for the mind... but I'm a good player.'
  
• Donald Trump gives green light for Iran to compete at World Cup after top envoy's shock demand to replace them with Italy: 'Let them play'30 April 2026, 11:35 pm
  Discussions over Iran's place in the international soccer tournament - set to be held across the US, Canada and Mexico - have been rife amid the ongoing conflict out in the Middle East.
  
• Crystal Palace move step closer to Conference League final after 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk - as resolute Eagles show incisive attacking quality, writes WILL PICKWORTH30 April 2026, 10:53 pm
  As Strand Larsen raced through on goal after being released by the exemplary Daichi Kamada, there was a sense that what happened next could be decisive in this tie.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes - TALE OF THE TAPE: As the Man United captain equals his former team-mate's Old Trafford record, how do their net worths, achievements and Red Devils legacies compare?30 April 2026, 10:48 pm
  While Ronaldo is by far the bigger name - one of global phenomenon as more than just a footballer - Fernandes is now equal. Equal in terms of on-field success at United by the way of goal contributions.
  
• Furious Unai Emery tears into VAR officials for failure to send off Elliot Anderson for 'ankle-breaking' challenge on Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa's defeat by Nottingham Forest30 April 2026, 10:36 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Emery was raging at the lack of intervention from the men on VAR duty, Tiago Martins and Andre Narciso.
  
• Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa: Hosts gain advantage in all-Premier League tie after controversial penalty award but Unai Emery's men will be quietly confident they can still reach the final, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE30 April 2026, 10:28 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Emiliano Martinez is a master at winding up opponents, supporters and maybe even his own coaches and team-mates.
  
• Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa - Europa League RECAP: Chris Wood's penalty gives hosts crucial lead ahead of second leg in Europa League semi-final30 April 2026, 9:32 pm
  Recap Daily Mail Sport's live blog from Nottingham Forest hosting Aston Villa at the City Ground in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final.
  
• Of course we won't lie down! Hibs fans are in a quandary but manager Gray insists he is only thinking of beating Celtic30 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  David Gray insists he's only concerned with Hibs beating Celtic on Sunday - despite some fans of the Easter Road club willing their team to lose for once.