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• Roberto De Zerbi's managerial mind games: Spurs boss tells Leeds to play just as well against West Ham on crucial final day in relegation scrap after missing chance to go four clear11 May 2026, 11:04 pm
  MATT BARLOW AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: West Ham are next up, on Sunday at Newcastle. Spurs play two days later at Chelsea, a fixture delayed by the FA Cup final.
  
• Jamie Carragher blasts 'crazy' Mathys Tel after Tottenham star's 'ridiculous' overhead kick conceded decisive penalty in 1-1 draw with Leeds11 May 2026, 10:57 pm
  Referee Jarred Gillett initially didn't penalise Tel, but following a VAR review, he awarded a penalty and Dominic Calvert-Lewin tucked home the spot kick.
  
• Tottenham vs Leeds - Premier League RECAP: Spurs miss opportunity to go four clear in relegation scrap11 May 2026, 10:50 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Tottenham host Leeds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League.
  
• Revealed: The three Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Jarrod Bowen ahead of this summer's window - with West Ham at risk of losing England star even if they survive relegation scrap11 May 2026, 10:43 pm
  MATT BARLOW: West Ham are braced for a summer of upheaval with uncertainty in the boardroom after Karren Brady's exit. Brady stepped down in April following 16 years.
  
• Tottenham 1-1 Leeds: Spurs show the same streak of crippling self-sabotage despite Roberto De Zerbi's best efforts as hosts drop critical points in relegation dog-fight, writes IAN LADYMAN11 May 2026, 10:18 pm
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM: Here in front of almost disbelieving home crowd, De Zerbi's team turned a shot at triumph in to yet another exercise in sporting sabotage.
  
• Hull City soar into Championship play-off final with stunning 2-0 win over Millwall - as 'scrappy and brave' Tigers upset the odds again to book huge Wembley showdown11 May 2026, 9:03 pm
  Hull City have been upsetting the odds ever since the season began and they have no plans to stop just yet after beating Millwall to a spot in the Championship play-off final.
  
• Jamie Carragher names the crucial decision that 'will win Arsenal the title' - and it's NOT the controversial VAR call!11 May 2026, 8:12 pm
  Arsenal are on the verge of glory with two league games left in their season - they know victories over Burnley and Crystal Palace will guarantee them their first domestic title in 22 years.
  
• Lamine Yamal brutally mocks Real Madrid at Barcelona's LaLiga parade after star appeared to make dig at Jude Bellingham on social media11 May 2026, 7:46 pm
  Lamine Yamal revelled in Barcelona's LaLiga title win during his side's open-top bus parade on Monday - and found time to settle old scores with Real Madrid rival Jude Bellingham.
  
• Chelsea exploring deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as new boss: Blues step up pursuit of ex-Liverpool star, with five other names - including two Premier League managers - on club's shortlist11 May 2026, 7:33 pm
  The Blues are on the hunt for another new boss after sacking Liam Rosenior, with a new permanent manager to be appointed at the end of the season - Calum McFarlane is taking temporary charge.
  
• USA soccer star Johnny Cardoso OUT of the World Cup in huge blow with the tournament just a month away11 May 2026, 6:56 pm
  The 24-year-old from New Jersey was a nailed-on inclusion in Mauricio Pochettino's team before injury struck. The news of his absence is a massive blow.
  
• America's World Cup crisis EXPOSED: Explosive report reveals why Trump's dream is quickly turning into a disaster... but there are five ways to fix it11 May 2026, 6:44 pm
  A month out, the World Cup is mired in controversy over concern over eye-watering ticket prices and transport costs, travel bans, war, peace prizes and the USMNT's performances.
  
• THE GHOST OF FIR PARK: Martin O'Neill looking for an exorcism at Motherwell as Celtic boss returns to the scene of his most painful moment in football11 May 2026, 6:24 pm
  Even with the noise shaking Celtic Park to its foundations, there wasn't a chance that Martin O'Neill would be dragged down the road of discussing the prospect of a final-day shoot-out against Hearts.
  
• Nicolas Jackson 'attracts interest from FOUR top clubs' ahead of outcast striker's awkward Chelsea return11 May 2026, 5:57 pm
  Nicolas Jackson is believed to have attracted the interest of an array of international clubs, according to reports in Germany. 
  
• Celtic defender Auston Trusty eyes a 'magical' ending to a season of turbulence at Parkhead11 May 2026, 5:55 pm
  Auston Trusty feels Celtic have something magical within their grasp after cutting the gap to Hearts to one point with two games to play.
  
• VARcical! From scaling it back to just offsides, to escalating to higher offences or simply scrapping it altogether... how our Daily Mail experts would fix the failing technology11 May 2026, 5:49 pm
  Arsenal's 1-0 victory at West Ham has caused debate for the nature of the Hammers' disallowed equaliser in second-half stoppage-time.