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• Piers Morgan responds in row over Arsenal's celebrity fans being on the pitch for Premier League trophy lift26 May 2026, 7:52 am
  The fans included Eastenders star Jake Wood and comedian Jack Whitehall, while Line of Duty actor Adrian Dunbar had also been seen in the stands with Morgan prior to the final whistle.
  
• Football player dies suddenly aged just 38 - leaving behind wife and sons aged four and two26 May 2026, 7:46 am
  Matches were postponed and teams observed a minute's silence after tragedy struck on May 20.
  
• Oli McBurnie may have set the heather alight for Hull City ... but it's his Scotland record that has cost him a World Cup spot26 May 2026, 6:06 am
  Contrary to what you may have read, it turns out that Oli McBurnie is heading to the USA this summer after all.
  
• Pep Guardiola's last dance: A Michael Jordan tribute, trophy lifts from Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish and a Wonderwall rendition - how Man City boss was given a legendary farewell26 May 2026, 1:16 am
  JACK GAUGHAN: A last chance. A last handshake, a last thanks. Hundreds who have come into regular contact with Guardiola have attempted to have their moment during these last few days.
  
• I'm your man! Caretaker boss Craig McLeish states his case for St Mirren job after beating Partick Thistle to secure Premiership place26 May 2026, 12:15 am
  Craig McLeish made his pitch to become St Mirren's next permanent manager after they secured their Premiership status via a narrow playoff victory over Partick Thistle.
  
• Former Manchester United star Phil Neville axed as manager of MLS side Portland Timbers after humiliating start to season25 May 2026, 11:27 pm
  Phil Neville's exit comes after the Timbers won just four of their 14 MLS fixtures so far this season, leaving them flailing near the bottom of the Western Conference in 13th.
  
• Hearts talisman Lawrence Shankland to undergo Rangers medical TODAY after Scottish giants activated his release clause25 May 2026, 10:15 pm
  Lawrence Shankland will finalise his move to Rangers on Tuesday with the forward set to undergo a medical ahead of his transfer from Hearts.
  
• 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 offs25 May 2026, 10:11 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.
  
• It's play-off agony for Partick Thistle again as St Mirren secure their Premiership place thanks to Fraser strike25 May 2026, 9:34 pm
  St Mirren avoided making unwanted football history as they dug deep to see off the threat of Partick Thistle and secure top-flight football in Paisley for a ninth successive season.
  
• Roy Keane ramps up his Bruno Fernandes spat with cryptic Instagram post after Manchester United icon was branded as a 'liar' by Red Devils captain25 May 2026, 9:31 pm
  The former Man United hardman has never been a fan of Fernandes, regularly criticising him over recent years for a variety of issues, mainly surrounding his leadership, attitude and body language.
  
• Benjamin Sesko was 'rushed back from injury for Manchester United at the expense of his national team', claims frustrated Slovenia boss - in latest row between club and country for £74m striker25 May 2026, 8:21 pm
  Slovenia boss Bostjan Cesar has raised concerns over Sesko's absence from his national team as the Man United striker once again finds himself at the centre of club versus country tensions.
  
• 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, 6:37 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.
  
• AC Milan SACK Massimiliano Allegri after branding season an 'unequivocal failure' - with departing Premier League boss 'lined up as potential successor'25 May 2026, 6:35 pm
  AC Milan have sacked manager Massimiliano Allegri after a late-season collapse which the club's ownership has branded an 'unequivocal failure'.
  
• David Beckham and Gary Neville look glum in scorching Wembley heat as Salford City sink to a comprehensive defeat in League Two play-off final against Notts County25 May 2026, 5:31 pm
  David Beckham and Gary Neville were left heartbroken as Salford City were beaten 3-0 by Notts County in the League Two play-off final. 
  
• 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, 5:25 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.