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• Leeds 3-1 Burnley: Daniel Farke's side take HUGE step towards securing Premier League survival after moving nine points clear of the drop zone with victory over relegated Clarets1 May 2026, 11:02 pm
  ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT ELLAND ROAD: 'United are back, United are back' chorused a jubilant Elland Road as Leeds all but secured their place at English football's top table for another year.
  
• Mohamed Salah reveals Steven Gerrard's role in Liverpool exit after secret talks at his house as departing Reds star tells potential suitors: I'm not finished yet!1 May 2026, 10:10 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: The Egyptian legend will depart the Reds at the end of this season after nine glorious years that have seen him break multiple records and win every trophy available to him.
  
• It's a double drop for County as they plummet to third tier, while Curtis Main rides to the rescue for Morton1 May 2026, 9:50 pm
  Ross County will be playing in the third tier for the first time since 2008 next term after a second-half collapse against Raith Rovers condemned the Staggies to relegation from the Championship.
  
• I don't care about criticism... but I know I need to prove myself again after trophyless season, says Liverpool boss Arne Slot1 May 2026, 9:49 pm
  It has been a tough title defence for the Reds and they will go trophyless in other competitions but the season could end with a positive slant as a win at Old Trafford would take them to third.
  
• David Moyes leaps to defence of Jack Grealish after injured Everton star was pictured looking worse for wear at a Manchester bar1 May 2026, 9:47 pm
  Everton boss David Moyes has leapt to the defence of Jack Grealish and said he thinks only positively of the on-loan star who was pictured supposedly asleep at a table full of alcoholic drinks.
  
• Celtic boss Martin O'Neill refuses to rule out shock early comeback for key man following injury nightmare1 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  Martin O'Neill has revealed that Cameron Carter-Vickers has returned to light training - and hasn't dismissed the possibility of the defender yet playing for Celtic this season.
  
• Martin O'Neill insists Hibs will go all out for victory over Celtic - even if it means giving rivals Hearts a helping hand in Premiership title race1 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  Martin O'Neill has dismissed any suggestions that Hibs players might make life easy for Celtic to prevent Hearts from winning the title.
  
• The 21-year-old Man City star with the highest win rate this season, a surprise team-mate in second and a shock Man United midfielder in the top three - but who is YOUR club's 'luckiest' player?1 May 2026, 9:26 pm
  If you're a fan of a Premier League club, there's probably a player who soothes your nerves as soon as you see his name in the starting XI. who is your club's lucky charm?
  
• Scott McTominay labelled 'AVERAGE' in bizarre rant by Serie A icon, who claims he 'doesn't like' the former Man United star despite impressive Napoli spell1 May 2026, 8:11 pm
  McTominay, 29, has found a new lease of life since leaving Old Trafford for Napoli in 2024 in a £25.7million move that left some raising eyebrows, but he has been in fine form since.
  
• Old Firm ticket row CAN'T be allowed to overshadow what could be the greatest season in SPFL history1 May 2026, 8:05 pm
  On Sunday evening, the great and the good of Scottish football will converge in Glasgow city centre to recognise those individuals who've lit up our game across the past 10 months.
  
• SPFL appear to back Celtic in Old Firm ticket row as they refuse to step in over club's plans to ban Rangers ultras1 May 2026, 8:02 pm
  The SPFL finally broke their silence last night on the dispute over tickets for the final Old Firm derby of the season - with the verdict falling in Celtic's favour.
  
• 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'1 May 2026, 7:37 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.
  
• Paul Scholes makes brutal Arsenal prediction by tipping Mikel Arteta's men to suffer double heartbreak... while it's also bad news for Tottenham1 May 2026, 6:20 pm
  They are top of England's top flight and in the semi-finals of the Champions League and have hopes of a double - including a win that would see them win the Champions League for the first time.
  
• Arsenal's lucky escape: Premier League panel admits Gabriel SHOULD have been sent off for headbutting Erling Haaland in defeat by Man City as star avoids costly ban in title race1 May 2026, 6:15 pm
  Arsenal defender Gabriel should have received a red card for headbutting Erling Haaland, a Premier League panel has concluded.
  
• Rangers boss Danny Rohl issues rallying cry ahead of must-win Tynecastle title clash1 May 2026, 5:49 pm
  It is a shot at glory which would have been beyond even Danny Rohl's own wildest expectations when he took charge of Rangers last October.