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• 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 HOLT5 May 2026, 9:26 pm
  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,
  
• Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid - Champions League LIVE: 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, 9:21 pm
  Follow 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.
  
• 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?5 May 2026, 9:19 pm
  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.
  
• 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.
  
• Truth about Phil Foden's new Man City contract: Why club want to tie down misfiring midfielder, how he pushed to stay - and his bid to rediscover top form with new agent, personal trainer and a five-a-side pitch in his garden5 May 2026, 4:12 pm
  Going back to basics always sounds like a good idea. Strip it back. Reset, restart. And the premise has never been more applicable than in the case of Phil Foden.
  
• Rangers' title dream is swallowed up in maroon cauldron of Tynecastle ... Danny Rohl's side lost their nerve again5 May 2026, 3:47 pm
  Leading 1-0 at half-time, Rangers had a golden opportunity to drag themselves back into the title race. They bossed the first half and Hearts were fortunate to only be one goal behind.
  
• Kylian Mbappe at centre of Real Madrid meltdown: Striker releases statement after 'row with member of Alvaro Arbeloa's staff' amid anger at his mid-season luxury yacht holiday with new girlfriend5 May 2026, 3:45 pm
  Real Madrid fans have vented their fury at Kylian Mbappe as the club face the prospect of bitter rivals Barcelona being crowned LaLiga champions during this weekend's El Clasico. 
  
• What's the catch?! FOX launches nationwide search to hire 'Chief World Cup Watcher' to tune in for all 104 games... and it's got a k salary!5 May 2026, 3:40 pm
  Ahead of this summer's tournament, FOX Sports and TV channel FOX One has teamed up with job site Indeed to launch the astonishing role - which involves watching every minute of the World Cup.
  
• Gary Neville urges Man United to 'trade' £60m star to help them make five major new signings - and names a team-mate who 'may struggle' in Michael Carrick's rebuild5 May 2026, 3:25 pm
  Michael Carrick is in pole position to land the role full-time this summer - but Neville believes the squad needs significant surgery if United are to complete on domestic and European fronts.