Manchester United’s wait for their first trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues after David De Gea’s spot-kick was saved at the end of a wild shootout that saw Villarreal crowned Europa League champions.On this day 22 years ago, the Norwegian wrote himself into club folklore when turning home at the death as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side fought back to win the Champions League ...Full Story »

David Moyes celebrated a “huge achievement” after West Ham clinched a place in the Europa League with a 3-0 victory over Southampton.Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a third from Declan Rice made it a club record 19th Premier League win of the season for the Hammers, and a first top-six finish this century.A maiden appearance in the group stages of the Europa League now beckons for a...Full Story »

Sheffield United finished a miserable season with a 1-0 win against Burnley in front of their own supporters at Bramall Lane.David McGoldrick, this week voted the club’s player of the year, scored his eighth Premier League goal of the campaign midway through the first half as the Blades won for just the seventh time in the league this season.Three of those victories came in the nine matche...Full Story »

Nervous Chelsea clinched a Champions League spot despite a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa.The Blues looked like they would need to win the competition against Manchester City on Saturday to qualify for next season after Bertrand Traore’s opener and Anwar El Ghazi’s penalty.Ben Chilwell pulled a goal back but Leicester’s 4-2 defeat to Tottenham ultimately saw Thomas Tuchel’s si...Full Story »

Real Madrid were forced to settle for second in LaLiga despite coming from behind to beat Villarreal as city rivals Atletico did likewise at Real Valladolid to claim a first top-flight title in seven years.The defending champions had to win their final match of the season and hope for a slip at the last by Atletico, who fell behind early on but rallied in the second half courtesy of goals from A...Full Story »

Callum Davidson saluted St Johnstone’s saviour Geoff Brown after the 1-0 Scottish Cup final win over Hibernian secured an extraordinary cup double.Wing-back Shaun Rooney, who scored the only goal in the Betfred Cup final win over Livingston at Hampden Park in February, was the hero again with a header in the 31st minute at the national stadium, with Hibs keeper Matt Macey’s penalty s...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson will assess his squad for the Scottish Cup final following a recent Covid-19 outbreak.Eight players in all were affected, with some only returning to training in the middle of the week.Left-back Scott Tanser is rated at 50-50 after making decent progress following the ankle injury that he suffered in the quarter-final win over Rangers.Hibernian have no fresh ...Full Story »

Ross Barkley has played the final game of his Aston Villa loan spell as he is ineligible to face parent club Chelsea.The midfielder has struggled for consistency this season and has made only 18 Premier League starts.Matt Cash (hamstring) and Morgan Sanson (knee) remain out for Dean Smith’s side while Trezeguet is not expected to return until next season as he recovers from a serious knee ...Full Story »

Boss David Moyes has urged West Ham to finish the job and clinch a Europa League spot after a 3-1 win at West Brom.The Hammers need a point in Sunday’s final game of the season at home to Southampton to qualify for the Europa League.Angelo Ogbonna and Michail Antonio netted in the final eight minutes to complete a comeback victory at The Hawthorns while, after defeat, the Baggies confirmed...Full Story »

Tottenham provided further evidence why Harry Kane might think he needs to leave to be successful after an abject display in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa which severely hurts their Europa League chances.Kane has reportedly told the club he wants to be sold this summer and there is no surprise as this performance shows how far Spurs have fallen in recent years.A top-six finish is now out of their ha...Full Story »

Harry Kane will continue to lead Tottenham’s line against Aston Villa amid fresh speculation surrounding his future.Kane has reportedly asked to leave the club this summer but interim boss Ryan Mason has confirmed he will start against Villa.Gareth Bale (fatigue) is a doubt, Serge Aurier is back in training following a groin injury and Ben Davies (calf) is out injured.Tyrone Mings’ k...Full Story »

David Moyes rued poor decision-making after West Ham’s faint hopes of scraping Champions League qualification were left hanging by a thread following a 1-1 draw at Brighton.The Hammers were reliant on an 87th-minute equaliser from substitute Said Benrahma to salvage a point on the south coast, leaving them five points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea with two games to go.Moyes’ men ha...Full Story »

Callum Davidson believes St Johnstone’s campaign has been “phenomenal” no matter what happens in next weekend’s Scottish Cup final after they clinched fifth spot in the Premiership.A goalless draw with Livingston was enough to keep their visitors at bay and guarantee Davidson’s side will be playing European football next season.It is a remarkable turnaround for Sain...Full Story »

David Luiz will leave Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of the season, sources have told ESPN. The 34-year-old attended a meeting with senior figures at the club on Friday which concluded without an extension to his existing agreement. Sources say the Gunners have made clear their respect for Luiz's contribution but are seeking to strengthen the centre-back area with younger alter...Full Story »

Crystal Palace could have limited options at full-back for Sunday’s visit of Aston Villa with Patrick Van Aanholt and Nathaniel Clyne doubts for the Premier League clash.Dutch defender Van Aanholt has a family issue to resolve according to boss Roy Hodgson, while Clyne has suffered with illness in recent days.It means full-backs Tyrick Mitchell and Joel Ward are likely to continue in defen...Full Story »

TYSON FURY brought the thunder - in more ways than one. The Gypsy King is training in South Florida for his blockbuster showdown with Anthony Joshua this summer and decided to check out Phil Neville's Inter Miami side at the nearby Drv Pnk Stadium. David Beckham pictured with Tyson Fury Montreal cut Nev's men down to size in the first half to leave them sprawling on the canvas and seemingly o...Full Story »

Boss Carlo Ancelotti admits Everton face a battle to reach Europe and may need to win their final three games of the Premier League season to qualify.The Toffees missed the chance to move level on points with fifth after a dull goalless draw at Aston Villa.Emi Martinez thwarted Ben Godfrey and Dominic Calvert-Lewin but, aside from late pressure, Everton rarely looked like claiming victory."We we...Full Story »

Everton’s European hopes suffered a blow after a limp 0-0 draw at Aston Villa.The Toffees failed to find the win which would have kept the pressure on the Premier League’s top six.They climbed to eighth, above Arsenal, to move two points behind fifth-placed West Ham, but Everton’s inconsistencies look like costing them a European spot.Everton could not find a winner at Villa Pa...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admits he is very concerned about his Scottish Cup final plans after losing more players to Covid-related issues.Already without four self-isolating players before Sunday’s semi-final win against St Mirren, Davidson only had a 16-man squad for their 4-0 defeat at Celtic Park with Zander Clark, Liam Gordon, Michael O’Halloran and Ali McCann droppin...Full Story »

Jack Grealish could return to Aston Villa’s squad for the visit of Everton.The skipper has missed the last 12 games with a shin problem to see Villa fall out of European contention but has resumed training.Morgan Sanson and Trezeguet (both knee) are out while Ollie Watkins is banned after his red card against Manchester United.Everton will be without James Rodriguez and Yerry Mina at Villa...Full Story »