… Pep Guardiola’s side have already lifted the Carabao Cup this season and will return to the capital on Saturday, 16 May when they will be heavy favourites against either Chelsea or Leeds United. …
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- April 2026
Guardiola expects Palace professionalism despite Conference League final
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Crystal Palace to field a competitive team against Arsenal on May 24, the final day of the Premier League season, despite Palace playing Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final three days later. City is five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand against Palace and will likely need Arsenal to drop points to win the title.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Yesterday
Guardiola expects Palace professionalism despite Conference League final
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Crystal Palace to field a competitive team against Arsenal on May 24, the final day of the Premier League season, despite Palace playing Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final three days later. City is five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand against Palace and will likely need Arsenal to drop points to win the title.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Maddison criticises referees for VAR-related hesitation
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are "petrified" to make decisions because of video assistant referee after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday, with the match finishing 1-1.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Tottenham draws with Leeds after self-destructive play
Tottenham Hotspur squandered a 1-0 lead against Leeds United when Mathys Tel conceded a penalty after 74 minutes, allowing Leeds to equalize. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi witnessed another display of self-destruction, with Tel making reckless mistakes in both halves.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Chelsea interim manager rejects downing-tools claim
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane said his players have not downed tools despite six successive league losses that have ended their Champions League hopes, though he acknowledged the performances have not been good enough. McFarlane, preparing for a match at Liverpool on Saturday, said the team remains focused and training well but has failed to translate that into results.
8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Wednesday 6 May
Manchester City to host FA Youth Cup final at smaller Joie Stadium
Manchester City will host their FA Youth Cup final against Manchester United at Joie Stadium on 14 May, rejecting an offer to switch it to Old Trafford. City cited ongoing North Stand construction work and a scheduled test event on 20 May as reasons for declining the switch, despite the main Etihad Stadium being unavailable due to three remaining Premier League home games.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ferdinand and Carragher exchange social media barbs ahead of match
Rio Ferdinand posted a photo on Twitter of himself and Manchester United teammates celebrating a 2004 goal in front of a dejected Jamie Carragher ahead of a Liverpool-United match. Carragher replied with criticism, and Ferdinand later responded via his YouTube channel, saying he was simply sharing a celebration moment.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Chelsea's Derry hospitalized after head injury in Forest clash
Chelsea's 18-year-old forward Jesse Derry was taken to hospital as a precaution after sustaining a head injury in a clash of heads during the club's 3-1 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest on Monday. Chelsea confirmed that Derry is conscious and talking, undergoing precautionary checks.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 1 May
Kobbie Mainoo signs new Manchester United contract until 2031
Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 21, has signed a new contract extending to 2031, ending speculation over his future after he sought a loan move to Napoli during January. The England international has featured in 11 of 12 league matches under interim boss Michael Carrick since former manager Ruben Amorim's departure.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Chelsea reaches FA Cup final, Rosenior sacked after 106 days
Chelsea defeated Leeds United 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final to reach the final against Manchester City on 16 May, despite manager Liam Rosenior being dismissed after only 106 days in charge following a poor run of results.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sunday 26 April
Chelsea reaches FA Cup final after beating Leeds United
Enzo Fernandez's first-half header gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, sending the Blues to an FA Cup final against Manchester City on 16 May under interim manager Calum McFarlane.
26 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Saturday 25 April
Man City reach record fourth consecutive FA Cup final
Manchester City came from behind to beat Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final, with goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez securing a comeback victory. The win takes City to a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final on 16 May, keeping alive their hopes of a domestic treble after already winning the Carabao Cup this season.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →