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• 'People have to fight for their place in this team,' warns Martin O'Neill after dropping Tomas Cvancara from Celtic squad20 April 2026, 5:44 pm
  Martin O'Neill has told Tomas Cvancara that he now faces a battle to get back into his plans as the season comes to the boil.
  
• Ibrahima Konate 'close' to agreeing new Liverpool contract as defender admits end to saga 'will make everyone quiet'20 April 2026, 5:39 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Konate has had an up and down campaign on and off the pitch. When at his best, he is one of the league's leading defenders and Liverpool saw extending his deal as a priority.
  
• Man United monitoring Real Madrid star as Red Devils look to replace key man this summer - but move hinges on Spanish giant's swoop for rival Premier League player20 April 2026, 5:39 pm
  The star is on United's shortlist of targets, but is likely to command a sizeable fee if he is to move. Any departure could also hinge on Madrid signing a midfielder of their own.
  
• Declan Rice is right - this title race isn't done yet. Here are five reasons why Arsenal CAN still win the Premier League - from the returning player who will 'unleash havoc', to the mentality shift on display against Man City20 April 2026, 4:59 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: It's been a brutal month for the Gunners' Premier League title hopes, with their 2-1 loss at Manchester City the biggest blow of all. But this race is far from over yet.
  
• Juventus join the race for Man City and England star after miserable campaign at the Etihad following £27m move - with TWO Premier League sides also interested20 April 2026, 4:34 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: The 23-year-old has excelled in recent months when called upon by Pep Guardiola, while Tottenham and Aston Villa are two Premier League sides with keen interest in the youngster.
  
• Bournemouth confirm new manager just SIX DAYS after Andoni Iraola's exit bombshell... with former Tottenham target signing three-year deal ahead of arrival this summer20 April 2026, 4:27 pm
  It was revealed just last week that Spaniard Iraola would be leaving the club at the end of the season when his contract expires after he and the Cherries failed to agree on a new deal.
  
• Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior responds to speculation over his future - as under-fire boss opens up on conversations with owners20 April 2026, 4:23 pm
  Chelsea are sixth, seven points adrift of fifth-placed Liverpool, raising questions over Rosenior's future after boos greeted the final whistle of Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Manchester United.
  
• Vincent Kompany REJECTS 'multiple' World Cup punditry gigs as broadcasters miss out on chance to learn secrets to Harry Kane's success20 April 2026, 4:17 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Daily Mail Sport understands that the Bayern Munich manager instead intends to relax and re-energise over the summer following an intense season.
  
• OLIVER HOLT: Even if Arsenal win nothing they would be insane to bow to the angry AFTV mob and sack Mikel Arteta. The Gunners boss is so near to success, why rip it up now?20 April 2026, 4:12 pm
  Arsenal are top of the Premier League. They are also in the final four of the Champions League. So it is strange that there's a growing cohort of fans who want Mikel Arteta sacked if their team comes up short.
  
• Wolves pair involved in HEATED dressing room altercation - as star breaks silence on clash ahead of impending relegation20 April 2026, 4:04 pm
  It has been a dismal campaign for Rob Edwards' side, who will be relegated if West Ham take at least a point against Crystal Palace on Monday night.
  
• RUUD GULLIT: Chelsea are too frantic, too hasty and make the same mistakes again and again - what do they actually want? What's the plan?20 April 2026, 4:00 pm
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NATHAN SALT IN MADRID: Ruud Gullit, 63, has played and been in the dugout at Stamford Bridge and so is plenty qualified to know what success looks like.
  
• Man United legend urges Red Devils to give Michael Carrick manager's job full-time when Champions League qualification is confirmed20 April 2026, 3:45 pm
  INTERVIEW Y CHRIS WHEELER: United are almost guaranteed a top-five finish after beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, which was Carrick's No1 target when he took over.
  
• Germany and Tottenham legend's son rushed to hospital as USA goalkeeper breaks his NECK while playing for Ashley Cole's Cesena in Italy20 April 2026, 3:33 pm
  The 29-year-old, whose former clubs include LA Galaxy and, as a youth player, Bayern Munich, collided with Palermo star Filippo Ranocchia during the league clash and was taken off in a neck brace.
  
• Let's get ready to rumble: Erling Haaland insists he is up for the title fight... even if his girlfriend is not a fan of his battle scars!20 April 2026, 3:21 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Erling Haaland came out in his sliders. White, Puma, the number nine neatly imprinted in black marker pen. On his right foot, a visible scar synonymous with a striker of any era.
  
• Predictor picks: Find out who our expert is backing this gameweek... and play the game with £1,000 up for grabs20 April 2026, 3:20 pm
  It's that time of the week again: Daily Mail's popular predictor game is back for gameweek 29.