Leeds United — English football club appearing in coverage of Premier League and FA Cup matches in 2026.
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… Before his mixed zone interview at Leeds in December, when he said his relationship with Slot had broken down, the understanding from those close to Salah is that a statement, similar to this one, was being considered as an option to control the message. …
Liverpool must return to heavy metal football – SalahThe Ghanaian Times
… We saw Leeds on Monday against Spurs even being out of the relegation battle and staying in the Premier League again how they compete. …
Premier League title-race: Guardiola expects Palace to be professional against ArsenalJoy Online
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are “petrified” to make decisions because of the video assistant referee, after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday. …
Maddison says referees are petrified of decisionsJoy Online
… New head coach De Zerbi was a picture of anguish after Richarlison squandered a chance to put Spurs in a comfort zone by blazing a simple chance over the bar as they led Leeds United by Mathys Tel’s spectacular strike. …
Spurs hit self-destruct button again as season agony prolongedThe Ghanaian Times
… McFarlane, back for a second spell on the bench this season after the sacking of Liam Rosenior, started with an FA Cup semi-final win over Leeds United before Chelsea slipped back into old habits with a 3-1 home defeat by Nottingham Forest on Monday. …
Chelsea have not downed tools despite dismal run- McFarlaneJoy Online
… Two years ago, a crowd of 20,000 watched City beat Leeds United in the final at Etihad Stadium. …
Manchester City reject Man Utd FA Youth Cup final venue offerJoy Online
… The ex-West Ham and Leeds player then carried on: “He used to be a team-mate of mine with England. …
‘Caption this’ – Ferdinand and Carragher’s social spatJoy Online
… He gave us a threat – a massive moment for him that has ended sadly.” Derry, the son of former Leeds and Crystal Palace midfielder Shaun Derry, was making his first start for the club having made two appearances off the bench in the FA Cup this campaign. …
Chelsea’s Derry, 18, taken to hospital after head injuryJoy Online
… Since Amorim’s departure in January, Mainoo has started all but one of the 12 league matches under interim boss Michael Carrick – missing a 2-1 defeat by Leeds United through injury. …
Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031Joy Online
… Chelsea‘s 1-0 win against a disappointing Leeds United showed much of the best of a talented group of players, but also some of the worst, given their desperate efforts that led to Rosenior being shown the door after only 106 days. …
Hire, fire, final – Chelsea’s player power may be ugly, but it winsNewly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.
19 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona has made 20-year-old Roony Bardghji available for transfer as the club strengthens its attacking options; six Premier League clubs including Aston Villa, Sunderland, and Brighton are reported to be interested, with Bardghji preferring a loan move to prove his value to Barcelona.
4 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Former England international James Milner has retired after a 24-year Premier League career at age 40, leaving Brighton after three seasons. The versatile forward holds the record for most Premier League appearances and won three league titles and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019.
2 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Former England international James Milner has retired at age 40 after 24 years in the Premier League, during which he broke the record for most Premier League appearances, won three league titles and the 2019 Champions League with Liverpool, and earned 61 caps for England.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina revealed that players will be prevented from going to the technical area to consult coaches when goalkeepers are injured at the 2026 World Cup. IFAB has also approved a request to change VAR protocol to review attacking fouls occurring before the ball is in play.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana-eligible midfielder Kofi Amoako, 21, has completed a move to Hamburger SV after impressing with Dynamo Dresden this season, featuring in 31 of 33 league matches. His market value has risen to approximately €2 million following interest from several European clubs including Union Berlin, Mainz 05, and Leeds United.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An independent disciplinary commission ruled that Southampton's spying on rival clubs' training sessions was authorised by head coach Tonda Eckert as a "contrived and determined plan from the top down". The club was expelled from the Championship play-offs and deducted four points for the 2026-27 season for observing opponents including Oxford United, Ipswich Town, and Middlesbrough.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An EFL arbitration panel dismissed Southampton's appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-offs for breaches of regulations. Middlesbrough, whom Southampton had beaten 2-1 in the semi-finals, have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the play-off final on Saturday for a place in the Premier League.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Leeds United said it will issue lengthy stadium bans to fans responsible for homophobic chanting during their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, with extra cameras deployed in the stands to identify supporters. The club was previously fined £150,000 for homophobic chants when Brighton visited Elland Road in 2023.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Irish President Catherine Connolly is on a three-day visit to Britain, where she is expected to meet King Charles. During the visit, she visited the Irish Cultural Centre in London and addressed Irish emigration, noting that some Irish people are leaving Ireland due to lack of housing.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Mohamed Salah has called for Liverpool to return to a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" following a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa that has left their Champions League hopes uncertain. Salah, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years and six major trophies, appeared to criticise head coach Arne Slot, saying their identity under former manager Jurgen Klopp must be "recovered and kept for good."
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →