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Mirror Sport – Paqueta facing huge ban  Lucas Paqueta has been charged by the FA for “intentionally seeking to receive a card from the referee” in matches since he joined West Ham from Lyon for £50million in August 2022 Summary West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with misconduct related to alleged breaches of FA betting rules. Paqueta had attracted interest from Manchester City last summer after a strong debut season in the Premier League, where he scored five goals and provided seven assists in 39 appearances. City had a £70 million bid rejected for Paqueta, with West Ham…

Today’s biggest trending topic in the UK is the announcement of Gareth Southgate’s EURO 2024 squad. The provisional team included some shocks that got the whole internet talking. 

Marcus Rashford has been left out of England’s Euro 2024 squad which is set to be named by Gareth Southgate later today. The Manchester United star has endured a difficult season for his club, during which he was disciplined by his manager Erik ten Hag and struggled to maintain his fitness. Rashford returned from his latest injury setback last week during United’s 3-2 win over Newcastle and also played the last 15 minutes against Brighton on Sunday in his bid to cement a start in the upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City. Despite his lack of form, Rashford maintained…

Crystal Palace sensation Adam Wharton has been called up to the preliminary England squad for Euro 2024. Gareth Southgate named his 33-man squad on Tuesday, which will be whittled down to a maximum of 26 ahead of the tournament in June. Wharton has received his first ever call-up, taking the place of Three Lions stalwart and former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson. It is quite simply a remarkable achievement given that just five months ago, barely anyone, let alone Southgate, had heard of the tenacious midfielder… Breakthrough at Blackburn Wharton made his senior debut for boyhood club Blackburn Rovers in August…

Gareth Southgate has named a 33-man provisional England squad for the upcoming European Championships as the Three Lions look to end 58 years of hurt at Euro 2024. The England men’s team will bid to end their long wait for a major trophy in Germany this summer. The Three Lions have reached the latter stages of three successive tournaments, suffering semi-final and quarter-final defeats at the last two World Cups either side of a run to the Euro 2020 final, where they were beaten on penalties by Italy. England’s Euro 2024 campaign begins on June 16 when they face Serbia,…

Gareth Southgate says Marcus Rashford’s form for Manchester United this season is the reason why he has been left out of England’s squad for Euro 2024. Rashford has scored just eight goals in 42 appearances for United this term, while he was also disciplined by Erik ten Hag in January after missing a training session having attended a nightclub the previous evening. The 26-year-old has been a key figure under Southgate having been included in England’s previous two World Cup squads in 2018 and 2022, as well as the European Championship in 2021. But Southgate has opted not to call…

Paul Merson insists he was ‘really shocked’ that Gareth Southgate left Marcus Rashford out of his provisional England squad for Euro 2024. The Manchester United forward has endured a disappointing season, scoring seven goals and making two assists in 33 Premier League appearances. Despite his struggles at club level, Rashford has featured regularly for England this season but was left out of the 33-man provisional squad ahead of this summer’s Euros. ‘I think it’s huge news,’ ex-England and Arsenal winger Merson told Sky Sports. ’60 caps, played in tournaments, scored big goals, you can rely on him. ‘Gareth usually picks…

The i Sport – Man City 3-1 West Ham: Manchester City win the Premier League: 115 charges The i’s back page leads on Manchester City winning their fourth Premier League title. The back page notes that despite all their success, they still have 115 charges looming over their heads. Manchester City say they will “never get bored” of winning after becoming the first English side in history to win four titles in a row. Beaten manager Mikel Arteta called the serial champions “the best team in the history of the Premier League” after coming up two points short despite Arsenal…

Sun Sport – Man City 3-1 West Ham: Crown N’ Out The Sun’s back page leads on Manchester City winning their fourth Premier League title. MANCHESTER CITY have made history by being crowned Premier League champions for the fourth season in a row. Pep Guardiola and Co continued their relentless form to wrap up the league title courtesy of a 3-1 victory over West Ham. Man City leapfrogged the Gunners on Tuesday after beating Tottenham 2-0 in North London. And they secured the title against the Hammers on the final day. Phil Foden dashed Arsenal dreams by scoring a screamer…

Mirror Sport – Man City 3-1 West Ham: Pep’s unstoppable side make history The Daily Mirror’s back page leads on Manchester City winning their fourth Premier League title. They have written another chapter in the history books. And in becoming the first team in English football to win four consecutive titles, Manchester City ’s complete domination is as frightening as it is daunting for the rest. It shows their staying power, their longevity and that, even after lifting 17 major trophies as City boss, Pep Guardiola is still hungry for more. How on earth do you motivate a team which…

Express Sport – Man City 3-1 West Ham: Pep’s Mad Four It The Daily Express back page leads on Manchester City winning their fourth Premier League title. Manchester City wrapped up their fourth straight Premier League title with a comfortable victory over West Ham on the final day of the season. Phil Foden scored two early goals to get the hosts off to a flyer, with Rodri adding a third after Mohammed Kudus’ sensational bicycle kick for the Hammers. Elsewhere, the paper reports on Jurgen Klopp’s final match as Liverpool boss and Arsenal narrowly missing out on the title. 

Premier League fixtures: Can Arsenal win the PL? Or is it another City title? The final day of the English Premier League is in action on Sunday, with all clubs playing their final match.  The title race is now down to Manchester City and Arsenal. City are ahead two by two points. Arsenal need a win to have any chance of winning the title – and they’ll have to hope for a City loss or draw to win.  Arsenal are at home at the Emirates in a must-win game against Everton – who are safe from relegation.  Man City are…

Sunday’s front pages have a range of stories as their leads – almost all of them being domestic topics. A couple of the papers feature images from the Cannes Film Festival and other celebrity news. 

Football is also featured on the front and back pages. Several papers report on the WSL final as Emma Hayes’s Chelsea won the title again – on goal difference. Today’s Premier League final is also featured on the papers as it goes to the wire. 

The paper’s coverage of today’s Premier League final notes the season goes to the wire. Man City will be hunting for their latest PL title, whilst Arsenal are hoping to win the title again after two decades. 

WSL fixtures: Title race goes down to the wire will City or Chelsea lift the trophy? The final day of the English Women’s Super League (WSL) is in action on Saturday, with all clubs playing their final match.  The title race is now down to Chelsea and Man City – equal on points, but Chelsea ahead of goal difference.  Chelsea face Manchester United, whilst Manchester City will need all three points from their match against Aston Villa.  WSL fixtures this weekend – 18/05 – Where to watch the WSL? WSL title race Arsenal vs Brighton (15:00 /The FA Player) Aston…

England captain Harry Kane receiving treatment for back injury in Euro 2024 scare England captain Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich’s final match of the Bundesliga campaign against Hoffenheim after picking up a back injury. The 30-year-old striker – who has scored 44 goals in a record-breaking debut season for Bayern – has returned home from Germany and will receive treatment from his personal doctor. The news comes as Gareth Southgate finalises his plans for Euro 2024, with the England head coach set to announce his preliminary 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament next week. Kane has enjoyed a largely…

When is the England squad announcement for Euro 2024? Gareth Southgate has just days left to decide the make-up of his England squad for this summer’s Euro 2024. The impending squad announcement is sure to be giving Southgate endless sleepless nights, with the Three Lions boss facing the unenviable task of whittling down his huge embarrassment of riches and naming one final list of players. Whilst the likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden are guaranteed their seat on the plane, barring injury, a whole host of places are still up for grabs. Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo…

Chelsea trio snubbed but N’Golo Kante gets shock recall to France squad for Euro 2024 Chelsea legend N’Golo Kante gets shock recall to France squad for Euro 2024 but two current Blues stars have been left out. On Thursday night, Didier Deschamps named his final 25-man squad for this summer’s European Championships and it’s safe to say there were some surprising inclusions and omissions. Les Bleus are the favourites to triumph in Germany, with arguably the best player in the world right now Kylian Mbappe leading the line and set to captain his country at a major finals for the…

Uncapped Chelsea youngster called up to Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 but Arsenal star snubbed Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has not been named in the provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, but an uncapped Chelsea youngster has made the cut. Ian Maatsen, currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund is among the 30 players called-up by Ronald Koeman. Uncapped Chelsea youngster called up to Netherlands squad for Euro 2024 but Arsenal star snubbed Arsenal star Jurrien Timber has not been named in the provisional Netherlands squad for Euro 2024, but an uncapped Chelsea youngster has made the cut. Ian Maatsen, currently…

Euro 2024: These are the fan zones to watch matches in Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee Scotland supporters are set to flock to Germany in their thousands, as the team prepares to take on the host nation in the opening match of Euro 2024. But for those who cannot make it all the way to Germany, there are options to still soak in the atmosphere at one of Scotland’s many fan zones. Here is a detailed list of designated fan zones from across the country. All of Scotland’s group stage fixtures will be shown at The Taproom bar, with…

Scotland fans outraged as Edinburgh M&S store spotted selling England merchandise but NO Tartan Army Euro 2024 products MARKS and Spencer are facing the furious wrath of the Tartan Army – after plugging ENGLAND bags in one of their most famous Scottish stores. M&S is the official partner of both national sides, but fans were left gobsmacked after spotting the bags, emblazoned with the Three Lions crest, at Edinburgh Waverley station on Sunday. The carriers are placed around the checkouts in the busy shop but there were none displaying the Scotland badge. Speaking one month before the tournament opener against…

English Premier League fixtures today – Man Utd vs Newcastle, Chelsea also in action  The final set of midweek games for this season’s Premier League. Every team will be in action again on Sunday 19 May – with league leaders City and second-place Arsenal battling it out for the title. Manchester United vs Newcastle United Kick-off: 20:00 Venue: Old Trafford  Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea Kick-off: 19:45 Venue: American Express Stadium

The violent cocaine-fuelled ultras threatening to tarnish Euro 2024 A new breed of football hooligans who are fuelled by cocaine and a bloodthirsty desire for their team to win are plaguing the beautiful game. The balaclava-clad gangs are prowling the streets by stadiums waiting to attack anyone unprovoked. This Eddie McKay and his son, who travelled to Milan to watch their team Newcastle United play their first Champions League match. But the night before the game the 58-year-old wrote on Facebook he had been stabbed three times with a machete in the city by a group of eight men. He…

Gareth Southgate considering Euro 2024 call-up for unheralded Championship star Carl Rushworth could be a surprise name in England’s Euro 2024 squad as the goalkeeper on loan at Swansea continues to impress. Gareth Southgate’s goalkeeping options have been hit hard over the season, with a string of candidates either dropped or suffering injury. Jordan Pickford remains first choice for the Three Lions and he has started all 31 of Everton’s Premier League games so far this season so his place is safe. However, Aaron Ramsdale has lost his place at Arsenal to David Raya, Newcastle’s Nick Pope has been sidelined…

Six England players who could benefit from Euro 2024 squad cap increase England manager Gareth Southgate will be able to pick from 26 players in his squad for Euro 2024 after UEFA agreed to increase the size of squads. UEFA had originally set the squad cap for Euro 2024 at 23, but national team managers were keen to see the enlarged squad size which featured at Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup kept for this summer’s tournament, citing concerns over player welfare. And now that the proposal has been formally approved by the UEFA Executive Committee, Southgate’s headache over…

England’s biggest heartbreaks in European Championship history ahead of Euro 2024 It’s fair to say that England have had more than their fair share of heartbreak in their European Championship history. Whether that be Gazza’s tears in Euro 96, or the gut-wrenching defeat to Italy on penalties three years ago, it’s certainly never dull supporting the Three Lions in the Euros. Gareth Southgate’s side will be looking to put their long-suffering supporters out of their misery when they take to the field at this summer’s Euro 2024, which is being held in Germany between June 14 and July 14. The…