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Former Arsenal midfielder Hayden may miss Champions League final due to Jamaica duty

Isaac Hayden, who made his Arsenal debut alongside Mikel Arteta in 2013, faces a scheduling clash between Jamaica's Unity Cup final at The Valley and Arsenal's Champions League final against PSG on the same evening.

Timber fit to start as White ruled out of PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final in Budapest

Jurrien Timber has been cleared to start Saturday's Champions League final in Budapest after returning from a lengthy injury absence, while Ben White is ruled out with a knee problem. PSG's Ousmane Dembele, Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes have all been passed fit by Luis Enrique.

Jack Whitehall's 'never win a trophy' jibe to Declan Rice finally laid to rest

Comedian Jack Whitehall, a lifelong Arsenal fan, once told Declan Rice to his face that he would never win silverware. Rice answered that prediction by lifting the Premier League title with Arsenal, with Whitehall celebrating on the Selhurst Park pitch alongside the squad.

Ferdinand backs Arsenal to exploit PSG's set-piece weakness in Champions League final

Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal hold a decisive advantage over PSG heading into the Champions League final in Budapest, arguing that Luis Enrique's side are vulnerable at set-pieces despite being the superior team overall.

From broken nose to Champions League final: David Raya's remarkable journey to Budapest

Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya faces Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final on Saturday, nearly eight years after a collision with Jay Rodriguez left him hospitalised and requiring reconstructive facial surgery during his time at Blackburn Rovers.

Virgin Media offers free Champions League final access as Arsenal face PSG in Budapest

Manchester United join Liverpool and Chelsea in race for relegated West Ham captain Bowen

Jarrod Bowen is attracting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea after West Ham's relegation from the Premier League. The 29-year-old is under contract until 2030 but the Hammers' financial pressures could force a cut-price sale.

Muller backs Olise over Kane for Ballon d'Or despite England captain's 61-goal season

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has predicted Michael Olise will beat Harry Kane to the 2026 Ballon d'Or, citing the Frenchman's 'artistic' quality — even as Kane remains the bookmakers' favourite after scoring 61 goals this season.

Barcelona's reluctance to pay £26m option leaves Rashford's future unresolved

Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Barcelona has produced 28 goal involvements and an England World Cup call-up, yet the Spanish club appear increasingly unlikely to trigger their £26m option to buy before it expires in two weeks, leaving Manchester United to weigh alternative options in the forward market.

CBS Sports Golazo not available in UK as TNT Sports holds Champions League final rights

UK fans hoping to watch Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards on CBS Sports Golazo during the Champions League final will be unable to do so, as Paramount+ is geo-blocked outside the United States and UK rights belong to TNT Sports.

Manchester United ranked third most valuable club at £5.35bn despite European absence

Forbes has valued Manchester United at £5.35 billion in its 2025 annual ranking, placing the club third globally behind Real Madrid (£7.06bn) and Barcelona (£5.57bn), despite United finishing 15th in the Premier League and missing European football entirely.

Savinho, Trafford and Gonzalez among City players weighing summer exits

Manchester City face a complex summer transfer window shaped not only by incoming targets but by uncertainty over a clutch of fringe players. Savinho, James Trafford and Nico Gonzalez are among those weighing their futures at the Etihad under new manager Enzo Maresca.

Two arrested as Arsenal and PSG fans clash on Budapest streets before Champions League final

Violent scenes erupted on Kiraly Street in Budapest's 7th district in the early hours of Friday, with Arsenal and PSG supporters throwing punches and flares. Two British nationals were separately arrested for disorderly conduct and vehicle damage ahead of Saturday's final at the Puskas Arena.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after fifth-place finish with Iraola as top target

Liverpool have dismissed head coach Arne Slot following a sharp decline in his second season, with the club finishing fifth in the Premier League. Bournemouth's recently-departed Andoni Iraola is their primary target to take charge.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after two seasons, citing need for fresh direction

Liverpool have parted ways with head coach Arne Slot with immediate effect, the club confirmed on Saturday. Slot, who won the Premier League title in his debut season and secured back-to-back Champions League qualification, responded briefly, calling his time at the club "an amazing ride".

Slot's Liverpool sacking may prove bad news for Manchester United next season

Manchester United fans celebrated Arne Slot's dismissal from Liverpool, but the move could backfire on their rivals. A managerial change at Anfield may reinvigorate a side that slipped from Premier League champions to barely qualifying for the Champions League in a single season.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after fifth-place finish with Iraola lined up as replacement

Liverpool have dismissed Arne Slot following an end-of-season review after the club finished fifth in the Premier League. Fenway Sports Group are pursuing former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola as his replacement.

Keown, Gerrard and Hargreaves to pundit as Arsenal face PSG in Budapest final

Laura Woods leads TNT Sports' coverage of the Champions League final between Arsenal and PSG in Budapest on Saturday, May 31, with Martin Keown, Steven Gerrard and Owen Hargreaves in the studio and Darren Fletcher and Ally McCoist on commentary.

Liverpool sack Arne Slot after fifth-place finish, 25 points behind champions Arsenal

Liverpool have dismissed head coach Arne Slot following a disappointing 2025/26 Premier League season that ended with the club in fifth place, 25 points adrift of champions Arsenal — just one year after he delivered the club's 20th league title.

Alvarez's agent set to meet Atletico Madrid amid Barcelona transfer tension

Julian Alvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo is set to meet with Atletico Madrid to ease tensions after the club launched a social media broadside denying Barcelona made a €100 million offer for the Argentina striker.