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United academy graduate Mainoo capped off a phenomenal breakout season, scoring what proved to be the decisive goal as the Red Devils got revenge for last year’s painful defeat to win the competition for a 13th time. Erik ten Hag’s men entered the half-time break with a two-goal lead after Alejandro Garnacho had earlier capitalised on a defensive mix-up between Stefan Ortega and Josko Gvardiol to open the scoring at Wembley. Second-half substitute Jeremy Doku pulled a…

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Even Sergio Aguero couldn’t help but applaud Kobbie Mainoo’s ‘incredible’ goal as Manchester United beat Manchester City 2-1 to get their hands on the FA Cup this weekend. After losing 2-1 in last year’s all-Manchester affair, United came out all guns blazing and stunned City as Alejandro Garnacho and Mainoo both netted in the first half at Wembley. The holders fought back after the break, with Erling Haaland rattling the crossbar and second-half substitute Jeremy…

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On Sunday, Leeds United will battle Southampton at Wembley with promotion to the Premier League at stake. Both clubs are looking to make an immediate return to the top-flight, and join Championship champions Leicester City and runners-up Ipswich Town. The Championship play-off final has often been described as the most lucrative game in the world, with the winner able to enjoy the treasures of football’s richest league. But exactly how lucrative is it and how…

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Chelsea appear to have confirmed they will participate in next season’s Europa Conference League despite suggestions they may be forced to decline the place. Despite finishing in sixth place in the Premier League, the West London club have been relegated to Europe’s third-tier competition after Manchester United’s surprise FA Cup win over Manchester City – with the Red Devils instead earning the final Europa League spot. Due to UEFA’s more stringent financial sustainability regulations (FSR)…

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The squads for this summer’s Euro 2024 are gradually starting to be announced with just three weeks to go until the big kick-off on June 14. A total of 24 teams will compete for European Championship glory in Germany, with several sides having revealed either their provisional squads or indeed their final list of 26 players. Amongst them are pre-tournament favourites England, with the likes of Adam Wharton, Jarell Quansah and Curtis Jones joining the…

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Euro 2024 is almost upon us with the finest teams and players across the continent eyeing European Championship glory in Germany this summer. And what does every good Euros need? A sweepstake of course! Thankfully for you, Metro.co.uk has created the perfect sweepstake kit to use with your family, friends and work colleagues, featuring all 24 teams taking part in the competition. So, how does it work? It’s dead easy – all you need to…

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With the curtain set to fall on the 2023-24 season after next weekend’s Champions League final, attention is starting to turn towards this summer’s European Championship which kicks off in Germany on June 14. Beaten World Cup finalists France, hosts Germany, Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions and 2016 winners Portugal are among the early favourites to win the competition. Spain have been handed a testing group, with holders Italy, Croatia and Albania, but De la Fuente…

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Michael Owen has picked his England team for Euro 2024 Michael Owen has left Arsenal star Bukayo Saka out of the England team he would pick for Euro 2024. The Three Lions are gearing up for this summer’s Euros in Germany after Gareth Southgate announced a 33-man provisional squad last week. Five uncapped players – Jarrad Branthwaite, Curtis Jones, Jarell Quansah, Adam Wharton and James Trafford – made the longlist but there was no room…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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. 

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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…

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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…

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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…

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