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• Southampton's FA Cup heroes on the 'Spirit of 76', sand dunes, Brett Ormerod's 'shepherd' suit and making Thierry Henry run scared4 April 2026, 12:36 am
  MATT BARLOW: The spirit of 1976 is alive by the Solent as Tonda Eckert's team seek to topple illustrious opposition inspired by Lawrie McMenemy's Wembley heroes.
  
• Liverpool boss Arne Slot delivers troubling update on fitness of Alisson... but there's better news on Mohamed Salah ahead of FA Cup showdown with Man City3 April 2026, 10:18 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Alisson's absence will be the biggest worry for Slot. Per Transfermarkt, the 33-year-old has suffered 11 separate cases of injury or illness in the past three seasons.
  
• 'This season has been a wake-up call': Martin O'Neill urges club to learn from recent mistakes as Celtic boss hints at future role behind the scenes3 April 2026, 10:01 pm
  Martin O'Neill wants Celtic to learn from the mistakes made this season - as he hinted that he might be willing play a part in the club's future.
  
• This early meeting with Man City fans ensured Pep Guardiola would always treat the FA Cup with love and respect - no wonder they can boast this astonishing record, writes JACK GAUGHAN3 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  Pep Guardiola has done his fair share of dinners over a decade at Manchester City and one early in the manager's tenure helped shape an attitude that has brought untold domestic success.
  
• Arne Slot opens up on criticism over his handling of Mohamed Salah after superstar ripped up his contract to leave this summer3 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Salah begins his farewell tour at Manchester City on Saturday in an FA Cup quarter-final after announcing his upcoming exit last week.
  
• Pep Guardiola reveals Man City's stance on Rodri after star hinted at interest in bombshell Real Madrid move - with just over a year left on his contract3 April 2026, 9:30 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Rodri had claimed on international duty that Real would be tough to turn down and insisted that his previous allegiance with city rivals Atletico would prove no barrier.
  
• Now ANOTHER Chelsea star casts doubt on their future! Moises Caicedo becomes latest Blues player to refuse to rule out leaving after being asked about Real Madrid following Enzo Fernandez ban3 April 2026, 8:51 pm
  Given that Rosenior has just banned Enzo Fernandez for two games for saying he would like to live in Madrid 'very much', Caicedo is arguably playing with fire.
  
• Tottenham cult hero warns Roberto De Zerbi may need to compromise principles but WILL turn Spurs into a force - as he retires and prepares for his own coaching career3 April 2026, 7:01 pm
  SIMON JONES: Former Tottenham favourite is backing Roberto De Zerbi to not only save his old side from relegation but turn them into a competitive force once again.
  
• Inside Jermain Defoe's management debut: The cousin of an ex-Premier League star who saved his Woking side, the club's grand ambitions and a rollercoaster crash-course for the ex-Spurs striker3 April 2026, 6:54 pm
  KIERAN GILL AT THE LAITHWAITE COMMUNITY STADIUM: Jermaine Defoe was given a crash course in every emotion he could encounter in this new profession of his.
  
• Classy Roy Hodgson leads Bristol City to victory in first match in charge in 44 years - and says it's 'only five weeks until the slippers come back on'3 April 2026, 6:43 pm
  MATT BARLOW AT THE VALLEY: Forget the man hugs and high fives, Roy Hodgson is back on the touchline immaculately dressed and marking his first win as Bristol City boss for 44 years.
  
• Rangers boss Danny Rohl issues warning to Premiership title rivals ahead of crunch Dundee Utd clash3 April 2026, 6:36 pm
  Rangers boss Danny Rohl says his team have both the 'mentality' and the 'quality' required to come out on top in the Premiership title race.
  
• Man United legend backs Jose Mourinho to make stunning Old Trafford return - but names key reason why it will 'NEVER' happen3 April 2026, 6:12 pm
  Jose Mourinho would be able to 'carry' Man United if he returned for a second spell in charge of the club, according to Nicky Butt.
  
• Alejandro Garnacho confirms new romance with model girlfriend after Spanish reports claimed Chelsea star 'didn't want to meet her family'3 April 2026, 5:09 pm
  Chelsea star Alejandro Garnacho has confirmed his romance with his new Spanish model girlfriend on Instagram. Garnacho, 21, shared images from his recent time off.
  
• 'It's completely UNFAIR': Enzo Fernandez's agent hits back after Chelsea banned star for 'crossing a line' with bombshell comments - and casts major doubt on player's future with warning to the club3 April 2026, 4:54 pm
  Enzo Fernandez's agent has branded the Chelsea midfielder's two-match ban by his club 'completely unfair' and cast serious doubt over the player's future at Stamford Bridge.
  
• Liverpool loan star Luca Stephenson has made himself part of the furniture at Tannadice3 April 2026, 4:25 pm
  Dundee United's strategy to survive and prosper in Scottish football's restrictive financial environment has two main strands.