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• Inside the Kroenke Blueprint that ended Arsenal's title drought: A 'total reset' in 2019, the vital meeting Mikel Arteta was trembling over, Josh Kroenke's cheeky rebuke of Stan and pre-Atletico speech... and what's next including stadium expansion24 May 2026, 1:00 am
  What happened? How did the Kroenkes go from hated to hailed? Daily Mail Sport has spoken to a variety of well-placed sources to reveal all the key moments in a 19-year journey to the top.
  
• A 'minor miracle', a Sunderland conspiracy and a bottle of cognac: Those who've survived the agony of a final-day relegation battle reveal how to pull off a Great Escape24 May 2026, 1:00 am
  From David Pleat running on the pitch and Bradford shocking Liverpool to Bryan Robson's Greatest Escape, these are the stories of how to survive the ultimate nailbiter of a final-day relegation battle.
  
• Phil Foden's seven-year-old son Ronnie joins backlash to his father's omission from England's World Cup squad... but are Tuchel's picks a bid to avoid repeat of 2006's Baden-Baden WAGs circus?24 May 2026, 12:51 am
  Manchester City star Phil Foden's young son Ronnie is the latest to voice his distress at manager Thomas Tuchel leaving his father out of the squad.
  
• Mohamed Salah sends message to Arne Slot and Liverpool team-mates - as departing star warns 'it is the worst club in the world when you lose'24 May 2026, 12:14 am
  Salah is set to bring the curtain down on an illustrious, record-breaking nine-year spell at Anfield, where he became the club's third-highest goalscorer of all time with 255.
  
• Hull City secure Premier League promotion as Oli McBurnie scores late winner in Championship play-off final - after Middlesbrough's reprieve proved temporary after Spygate drama24 May 2026, 12:04 am
  MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: After all the spies, subterfuge and pretend binoculars came the eye of the Tigers. One sucker punch from Oli McBurnie and Hull are returning to the top flight.
  
• Celtic 3-1 Dunfermline: Martin O'Neill pulls off miraculous league and Scottish Cup double... and stakes strong claim to stay on as manager23 May 2026, 11:05 pm
  Quite how a season that once looked certain to be sucked into a black hole ended with a second lump of silverware glinting in the Hampden sunlight still takes a bit of figuring out.
  
• Hull captain Lewie Coyle dedicates play-off triumph to late father in emotional tribute - before apologising for swearing on Sky Sports23 May 2026, 10:03 pm
  The Tigers booked their place Premier League by overcoming Middlesbrough 1-0 at Wembley, with Oli McBurnie's goal in second half stoppage time celebrating the two sides.
  
• Pep Guardiola defends Man City over 115 Premier League charges saga insisting he 'trusts the club' over their actions - as departing boss opens up about his future and Etihad legacy23 May 2026, 9:48 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Pep Guardiola reiterated his trust in Manchester City's board of directors as a decision on their case with the Premier League looms over the summer.
  
• Roberto De Zerbi confirms he WILL be Tottenham's boss next season even if they are relegated - with Italian confident they 'have enough quality' to stay up as he reveals the 'secret' behind improving Spurs' recent results23 May 2026, 9:48 pm
  Roberto De Zerbi confirmed his intention to be Tottenham boss next season as he leads his team into a game he admits will define the club's future.
  
• Scotland star Aaron Hickey was awestruck by 2014 World Cup heroes ... now he's ready to play his own part in the greatest show on earth23 May 2026, 9:47 pm
  Back in the summer of 2014, Aaron Hickey had only just turned 12 years old.
  
• USA's final World Cup roster leaks with Mauricio Pochettino set to ditch two key players... but Gio Reyna makes the cut despite bitter 2022 bust up in Qatar23 May 2026, 9:36 pm
  Four days before United States manager Mauricio Pochettino was set to announce his 26-man roster for the World Cup, a leak of his selections hit the internet - with two key players set to miss out.
  
• Harry Kane wins his second trophy of the season after Bayern Munich star hits a HAT-TRICK in German Cup final - as England captain sends World Cup warning to Three Lions' rivals23 May 2026, 9:36 pm
  Harry Kane capped off his remarkable club season in perfect fashion, as his hat-trick sealed German Cup glory for Bayern Munich.
  
• Martin O'Neill poised for crunch talks with Dermot Desmond over Celtic future but admits Parkhead club should be looking for a younger manager in the long run23 May 2026, 9:32 pm
  Celtic manager Martin O'Neill will meet Dermot Desmond to discuss his future over the coming week
  
• Michael Carrick tells Man United's hierarchy 'to keep moving forward' ahead of the summer transfer window - as newly-permanent boss warns 'there's a bit of work to do' to bolster their squad with many set to leave23 May 2026, 9:30 pm
  Michael Carrick has told the Manchester United hierarchy the club must 'keep moving forward' ahead of this summer's crucial transfer window.
  
• Iran national team dramatically ABANDONS World Cup base just weeks before tournament... amid Trump's threats of more bombing23 May 2026, 9:16 pm
  Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but a move has long been a possibility because of security concerns amid the war, which was triggered by joint US-Israel strikes in February.