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• Moment referee is left CONFUSED at VAR during controversial decision to rule out West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser against Arsenal as full audio from season's most dramatic incident is revealed13 May 2026, 7:47 am
  The ref asked to be given a 'clue' as he reviewed footage of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equaliser, which he eventually ruled out.
  
• Manchester City academy star learning off Erling Haaland reveals how battle with crosstown rival is driving him on before FA Youth Cup final13 May 2026, 7:41 am
  The fierce competition between Teddie Lamb and JJ Gabriel to become the most prolific goalscorer in English academy football has seen the pair reach new levels before the FA Youth Cup final.
  
• Rio Ferdinand urges Man United to 'pounce' for under-fire Real Madrid star who fought a team-mate - as Red Devils legend believes his arrival would be an 'unbelievable signing'13 May 2026, 7:39 am
  Manchester United have been implored to sign a Real Madrid star this summer amid the ongoing tensions at the club.
  
• Man United Under-18 boss Darren Fletcher reveals how he is preparing first-team stars of the future - and hits out at decision not to hold FA Youth Cup final at Old Trafford13 May 2026, 7:17 am
  INTERVIEW BY NATHAN SALT: Having observed United's academy at close quarters and the Under-18s in particular through this Youth Cup run, with Fletcher it is the little things that matter most.
  
• Shocking moment Arsenal fan is thrown down stadium steps after angering West Ham supporters by sitting in home end13 May 2026, 6:26 am
  The Gunners visited their London rivals on Sunday afternoon in search of a huge three points as they close in on their first Premier League title in 22 years.
  
• 90 minutes from glory? Hearts walking the thin line between triumph and torment in search of holy grail ... and it could even be sealed with a game to spare13 May 2026, 6:06 am
  One of the most intoxicating seasons in the history of Scottish football now nears its conclusion.
  
• Why it would be perverse NOT to give Michael Carrick the Man United job: These are the unseen traits behind his success, how he can address concerns and what he should do to avoid Solskjaer comparisons13 May 2026, 3:09 am
  CHRIS WHEELER: It has felt like Carrick's job to lose for some time now, even before Iraola emerged as a candidate, and he looks destined to be confirmed as United boss on a full-time basis.
  
• Xabi Alonso does not have the force of personality required to prise the soul of Chelsea back from the Americans in suits... but there IS one manager who's perfect for the job, writes IAN HERBERT13 May 2026, 12:02 am
  A moment during Chelsea's recent draw with Burnley told you the club was drowning in incompetence and needed a new manager capable of speaking truth to those American owners.
  
• Cristiano Ronaldo left distraught after bizarre 98TH-MINUTE own goal delays Al-Nassr's title party as fiancee and family watch on: Star, 41, sulks on the bench as wait for first major honour in Saudi Arabia continues12 May 2026, 11:18 pm
  Cristiano Ronaldo cut a distraught figure as his hopes of finally lifting the Saudi Pro League title at the fourth attempt faced a dramatic setback on Tuesday night.
  
• Roy Keane's future son-in-law is accused of 'discriminatory' language by opponent as Southampton beat Middlesbrough in heated clash to reach play-off final amid Spygate scandal12 May 2026, 11:03 pm
  The red smoke filled the night sky. Southampton boss Tonda Eckert charged up the touchline and hugged his substitutes in their high-viz bibs. Shea Chares was swamped by his team-mates.
  
• Pep Guardiola launches attack on referees after Arsenal's VAR let-off: Man City boss claims he has NEVER fully trusted officials as he breaks silence on call that could decide the title12 May 2026, 10:33 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: City know that they must beat Crystal Palace on Wednesday night to keep up pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race with time running out.
  
• Celtic boss Martin O'Neill dismisses any notion that Parkhead side are now in the box seat to secure the title ahead of Hearts12 May 2026, 9:41 pm
  Martin O'Neill has shot down suggestions that Celtic are now favourites to become champions again despite results going in their favour over the weekend.
  
• Casemiro labels 'unbelievable' star as the 'present AND future' of Man United, explains why the club has a 'big Michael Carrick problem' - and names the surprise player who is the biggest influence in the dressing room12 May 2026, 9:32 pm
  Casemiro will depart United this summer after four years at the club, meaning he will not play a part under any new manager United look to appoint. Carrick was appointed until June.
  
• James Maddison posts new angle of Spurs penalty claim in Leeds draw as he insists HE got the touch on the ball before taking aim at 'petrified' referees12 May 2026, 8:52 pm
  Maddison injected new life into a Spurs side that was somewhat hanging on in the game, which saw them move two points clear of West Ham in the fight for survival in the Premier League.
  
• Trump's World Cup boss lifts the lid on 'billions' of threats facing America... and the secret plan to sniff out Iranian spies and terrorists12 May 2026, 8:25 pm
  Last May, Donald Trump chose Andrew Giuliani to lead the White House's World Cup Task Force. 'It's a great opportunity to show off the greatness of our country,' Giuliani tells the Daily Mail.