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• Tactics sessions at 9pm, living with his staff and YouTube pep talks: Inside Roberto De Zerbi's 54-day masterclass that saved Spurs from relegation - and what he wants now26 May 2026, 10:43 pm
  From no wins in 15 to three wins in five - and an eight-week masterclass that saved Tottenham Hotspur from a first relegation in 49 years.
  
• Inside Jean-Philippe Mateta's Crystal Palace redemption arc: How striker went from boo-boy to key man again (and France World Cup call-up) as he aims to fire Oliver Glasner's side to European glory26 May 2026, 10:35 pm
  WILL PICKWORTH IN LEIPZIG: When Jean-Philippe Mateta was substituted during Crystal Palace's 3-1 defeat by Chelsea in January, boos reverberated around Selhurst Park.
  
• The England squad Thomas Tuchel SHOULD have picked, according to AI boffins: TEN of Thomas Tuchel's stars miss out - but are there finally spots for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer?26 May 2026, 9:50 pm
  Tuchel named the 26 players he will be taking to North America last week, but only 16 of the players the German has gone with would have been selected by technology PLAIER.
  
• Tottenham set to TEST their stadium and training ground surfaces as part of mass review of last season's injury crisis - as initial findings are revealed26 May 2026, 9:34 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Tottenham Hotspur will carry out extensive testing on its stadium and training ground surfaces as part of an operation aimed at ending its injury misery.
  
• Crystal Palace fans clash with rival supporters in violent scenes as riot police step in ahead of Conference League final in Germany26 May 2026, 9:23 pm
  WILL PICKWORTH IN LEIPZIG: Thousands of Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano fans have travelled to Leipzig ahead of the final on Wednesday.
  
• USA star OUT of World Cup squad as Mauricio Pochettino makes dramatic move in naming 26-man roster26 May 2026, 8:47 pm
  With the 2026 World Cup just weeks away, the United States' roster reveal proved to be a spectacle as the members of the team were introduced one-by-one to throngs of supporters.
  
• PEP AND MAN CITY - THE UNTOLD DECADE, Part 5: The Great Reinventor. JACK GAUGHAN reveals the reason Guardiola stayed one more year, how close City came to signing Lionel Messi and the epic parting gift the manager leaves behind26 May 2026, 8:26 pm
  There was simply a recognition that Guardiola could not leave City in this state. Changes had to come. This was to become the final recycle job of Guardiola's City.
  
• Lawrence Shankland used to be a finisher and not much else... now he is the 'best player in Scotland'26 May 2026, 8:16 pm
  From the minute he made his debut for Queen's Park against Elgin as a 16-year-old in the bottom tier, it was evident to all that Lawrence Shankland's God-given gifts could take him a long way.
  
• Liverpool star emerges as target for Aston Villa with top European clubs also circling26 May 2026, 7:45 pm
  Villa have yet to make any official approach but it is understood the player appeals because of his versatility and if the price is right.
  
• Pep Lijnders reveals why he's leaving Man City and names the three demands Pep Guardiola made after he joined the club as he opens up on working under 'intense' manager26 May 2026, 7:00 pm
  Lijnders, Kolo Toure, Lorenzo Buenaventura, Manel Estiarte and Xabi Mancisidor have all left City, with Enzo Maresca set to appoint his own backroom staff when he takes over at the Etihad.
  
• Lawrence Shankland vows to fire Rangers to silverware after completing cut-price move from Hearts26 May 2026, 6:03 pm
  Lawrence Shankland has set his sights on winning trophies with Rangers after completing his move to Ibrox.
  
• 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 offs26 May 2026, 4:36 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.
  
• All 20 Premier League managers ranked from worst to best: Now that Pep Guardiola has left Manchester City, who takes top spot?26 May 2026, 4:23 pm
  Who is the best Premier League manager? For the last 10 years, it has been a rather pointless debate - any answer other than Pep Guardiola would be wrong. But now we need a new man on the throne.
  
• Revealed: How Mauricio Pochettino's anguish at Tottenham's 'All or Nothing' series threatened USA World Cup documentary26 May 2026, 4:22 pm
  A behind-the-scenes look at the United States under Mauricio Pochettino showed the former Tottenham manager blasting his team for a poor performance.
  
• Liverpool make pitch to sign another teenage talent but face competition from within Germany - as they continue to target potential Mo Salah replacement26 May 2026, 4:07 pm
  SIMON JONES: The 16-year-old defensive midfielder has a number of elite clubs such as Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen keen.