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• Champions League legend jokes UEFA should have 'CANCELLED' Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid during first half and announced PSG's second leg clash against Bayern Munich as this year's final6 May 2026, 1:16 am
  Sneijder, who was central to Inter Milan's Champions League triumph in 2010, was unimpressed with performances of both sides in the first half of the semi-final second leg at the Emirates.
  
• Wayne Rooney accuses Arsenal of over-celebrating after Gunners reached Champions League final - as Ian Wright tells jubilant fans: 'Don't get nicked by the celebration police!'6 May 2026, 1:13 am
  Bukayo Saka's goal just before the break was enough to give Mikel Arteta's men a 2-1 aggregate win and book their spot in the final in Budapest on May 30.
  
• Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1 agg) PLAYER RATINGS: Who was 'everywhere'? Which two stars have 'telepathic' link-up play? And whose selection was a 'risk' - but paid off?6 May 2026, 12:06 am
  ISAAN KHAN AT THE EMIRATES: Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal for the Gunners, who are hoping to win a double - also including the Premier League title that they are heavy favourites to claim.
  
• Arsenal 1-0 Atletico Madrid (2-1 agg): Gunners reach Champions League final for first time in 20 YEARS as Mikel Arteta's men take another leap in changing an identity, writes OLIVER HOLT6 May 2026, 12:06 am
  OLIVER HOLT AT THE EMIRATES: They had turned the flights of steps at the front of the Emirates into an impersonation of the old terraces on which another generation of Arsenal fans once stood,
  
• Mikel Arteta's big call pays off, Viktor Gyokeres stands up when it matters and why reaching the Champions League final can aid Arsenal's Premier League title push, writes IAN LADYMAN6 May 2026, 12:06 am
  For Arsenal a Premier League and Champions League double is suddenly on. Here Daily Mail Sport looks at the key elements of one of the biggest victories in the club's history.
  
• Fiery Diego Simeone PUSHES Arsenal's sporting director Andrea Berta in touchline spat as UEFA official is forced to step in6 May 2026, 12:06 am
  Arsenal booked their spot in the final of Europe's premier competition for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday, with Bukayo Saka's strike meaning they won 1-0 on the night and 2-1 on aggregate.
  
• Owner of World Cup venue bucks the ticket price trend and vows NOT to hike costs for struggling fans5 May 2026, 11:22 pm
  The buildup to this summer's showpiece has been dominated by controversy over the cost of tickets and public transportation, with fans facing eye-watering price hikes in many host cities.
  
• Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid - Champions League RECAP: Gunners to compete in their first top-tier European final for 20 YEARS as they set up mega clash with Bayern or PSG5 May 2026, 10:06 pm
  Relive Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.
  
• John McGinn reveals why winning the Europa League would be even more special for Aston Villa - as Unai Emery's side bid to overturn deficit to reach Istanbul final5 May 2026, 9:01 pm
  Villa will reach the final of the Europa League if they can overcome Nottingham Forest by at least two goals on Thursday and move a step closer to their first major prize since 1996.
  
• Bayern Munich's devastating front three would leave Anthony Gordon sweating over a starting spot - but former Premier League trio are proof that life in Bavaria can take your career to the next level5 May 2026, 7:45 pm
  CRAIG HOPE IN MUNICH: Anthony Gordon would not get in this Bayern Munich team, declared Alan Shearer last week. He could have said the same of every winger in England.
  
• Furious John Obi Mikel claims Chelsea bosses are purposefully snubbing 'the ones who BUILT the club under Roman Abramovich' - and explains why John Terry needs to be involved5 May 2026, 6:13 pm
  Russian Abramovich sold the club amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine four years ago, with American firm BlueCo taking over. They have adopted an approach of buying young players on long contracts.
  
• Stricken Chelsea star Jesse Derry, 18, shares update after being taken to hospital following sickening clash of heads5 May 2026, 4:54 pm
  Jesse Derry has given Chelsea fans an update after being taken to hospital following a hideous head clash against Nottingham Forest. 
  
• Man United Confidential: Why awards night has been scrapped, midfielders on summer transfer radar revealed including £40m Brazilian, latest on Rafael Leao move, and Arsenal's links to Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo5 May 2026, 4:49 pm
  Manchester United have decided not to hold an end-of-season player awards night for the third year in a row despite qualifying for the Champions League, Confidential can reveal.
  
• Everton fan, 71, is arrested on suspicion of racist abuse aimed at Antoine Semenyo during Man City draw - with Marc Guehi also targeted online5 May 2026, 4:28 pm
  Everton said in a statement that a 71-year-old man was arrested 'on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence after supporters and stewards reported the incident.'
  
• How Vitor Pereira transformed Nottingham Forest - and made 'alienated' fringe players feel loved again: The meetings that got stars back onside, a 'genius' assistant who the squad rave about and fixing Dyche and Ange's mistakes5 May 2026, 4:16 pm
  Daily Mail Sport's Forest expert TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals how Pereira united a divided squad - and made the second string feel like the main men.