Antoine Semenyo’s brilliant finish proved to be the difference as Manchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at Wembley to win the Emirates FA Cup for an eighth time. The Ghanian winger, named Player of the Match, met Erling Haaland’s cross with a wonderfully executed flick at the near post to ensure his team completed the domestic cup double this season and condemn Chelsea to a fourth showpiece defeat since they last lifted the trophy in 2018. City had earlier had a goal ruled out for

Can Spurs overcome Stamford Bridge struggles and beat Chelsea? It wasn’t long ago Tottenham Hotspur supporters feared that their trip to Stamford Bridge would give rivals Chelsea the opportunity to relegate them, but the upturn in form under Roberto De Zerbi - eight points from the last four games - has changed the mood. No matter what West Ham United do on Sunday evening against Newcastle United, Spurs will know that victory at Chelsea - who have earned just one point from t

Following his appointment as referee for the 145th FA Cup Final on Saturday, the South Yorkshire-based official takes us through his thoughts on the game, his journey so far, the ups and downs of refereeing and dubious pre-match meal choices ... Congratulations on being selected as the 2026 Emirates FA Cup final referee – this must constitute the pinnacle of your career to date? Absolutely. When you’re coming through the levels and it starts getting more serious and you becom

Tuesday marks the official opening of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) (https://FSC.org) Stadium of Life, Africa's first stadium constructed with sustainably sourced timber. The structure, which sets a new standard for responsible construction practices in Africa, was independently certified by DNV Business Assurance against Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) requirements under project certification (DNV-PRO-002776). The FSC Stadium of Life is the latest development at the

Is West Ham v Arsenal the most consequential game of the season? It looks increasingly likely that both the title race and relegation battle will go to the final day but however things shake out at the end of May, we will likely look back on Sunday’s game at the London Stadium as the pivotal moment – at the top and bottom. For Arsenal supporters every game will be nerve-wracking but for neutrals this looks a lot like the last major hurdle for Mikel Arteta’s side. West Ham Uni

The Finale of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 promises to be a thrilling affair between South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns and Morocco’s AS FAR in a two-legged battle for continental supremacy. The first leg will take place in Tshwane (Pretoria) in South Africa on Sunday, 17 May at 4pm (SAST), before the decisive return leg in Rabat on Sunday, 24 May at 9pm (SAST). The final brings together two former champions of Africa’s premier club competition, each aim

Arsenal had the perfect opportunity to open up a six-point lead over rivals Manchester City on Saturday evening and it was one they grabbed with both hands. Fulham are no pushovers but the Gunners showed why they remain in the driving seat to secure a first Premier League title in over 20 years. Mikel Arteta needed his players to lay down a marker to pile the pressure on City. And it didn’t take long for Arsenal to take the initiative as the returning Bukayo Saka fired in a l

Arsenal progressed to their first Champions League final in 20 years after a stunning two days has put a tantalising trophy double within reach. A 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, going through 2-1 on aggregate, has booked the Premier League leaders a place in the final, where they will face either Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich. They were 14 minutes from lifting the one trophy that has always eluded them back in 2006, before Barcelona struck twice lat

Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal controls the ball while under pressure from David Hancko of Atletico de Madrid at Metropolitano Stadium last week. UEFA via Getty Images Get the lowdown on both UEFA Champions League semi-final second legs. Arsenal can set a new club record for games unbeaten in this competition but face Atleti, who can draw on a perfect semi-final record against English teams. Meanwhile, Bayern and Paris have the all-time single-season goalscoring record in their sig

Here we identify the main talking points for the upcoming Premier League matches, including Aston Villa v Spurs and Everton v Man City Will Arsenal take a commanding lead in the title race? Every Arsenal game is a cup final now, of course but of the four remaining Premier League matches, this Saturday's meeting with Fulham might just feel like the most significant. A win would put Mikel Arteta's side in a commanding position, creating a bit of breathing room and a moment to c

All you need to know as Arsenal and Man City lead the race for the 2025/26 Premier League title The Premier League title race is incredibly close, with Arsenal three points ahead at the top with four fixtures remaining but having played an extra match than Manchester City. Going into last weekend, the top two were level on matches, points and goal difference for only the second time this late in a season in Premier League history, after 1998/99. Arsenal now lead after a 1-0 h

History beckons for holders Paris and a number of their players but they will have to overcome a troubling streak against Bayern, while Atleti's impressive record against English sides will be seriously tested by an Arsenal team that beat them convincingly in the league phase. Check out the key statistics from both semi-final first legs. Both kick-off times are 9pm (CET). Tuesday Paris v Bayern Paris and Bayern are used to mouth-watering ties, having progressed past Liverpool

For the first time since the 1970 final, Chelsea and Leeds will meet in the FA Cup at Wembley, a game which was drawn 2-2 despite Leeds twice taking the lead. The final replay at Old Trafford, played 18 days later, is best remembered for the, shall we say, agricultural and robust nature of the tackling on display from both teams. Leeds again took a 1-0 lead but this time lost 2-1 as the Blues lifted the trophy in front a watching audience of 28.5 million – the sixth biggest f

For a ninth time in 10 seasons under Pep Guardiola, Manchester City have reached the FA Cup semi-finals. With the only exception coming when they lost to Wigan Athletic in the 2017/18 fifth round, this is their eighth consecutive semi-final – an FA Cup record. Before this, the longest run of semi-finals was five, by Manchester United between 1962 and 1966 and Arsenal from 2001 to 2005. With their 10-1 win over Exeter in the third round, City became the first top-flight team s

Can Spurs build on their Brighton performance? It’s become a cliche to say it every Matchweek but it’s always true: this is the biggest game of Tottenham Hotspur's season so far. The 2-2 draw with Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend saw a much-improved performance by Spurs, who pressed effectively and played with an energy befitting of a Roberto De Zerbi team. Add to that Xavi Simons excelling on the left wing and Rodrigo Bentancur solidifying central midfield on his return,

Here we preview the 2025/26 Uefa Women's Champions League semi-finals, as Bayern München take on Barcelona and Arsenal face OL Lyonnes. Three former winners and one team looking to reach their first Uefa Women's Champions League final will contest the upcoming semi-finals, held across two weekends at the end of April and start of May. Defending champions Arsenal have been drawn against eight-time winners OL Lyonnes in the last four for a second season running, while Barcelona

Manchester City v Arsenal is being billed as the biggest Premier League match for years. Title races are often decided in pivotal moments and Sunday’s meeting between the top two feels as decisive as they come. Here, we tell you everything you need to know about this weekend’s monumental showdown – and why it could determine which team are crowned 2025/26 Premier League champions. Why is this match so big? Earlier in the season, Arsenal were opening up such a substantial gap

Will free-flowing City capitalise on nerves - or will Arsenal defy the doubters? It just isn’t possible that the biggest Premier League match of the season will disappoint. That’s because even a hesitant 90 minutes low on chances will be engrossing; fraught with nerves and loaded with the potential to see the league leaders either lose control of the title race or grind out a draw worthy of celebration. A draw would leave Arsenal three points clear at the top even if Manchest

Check out the key statistics from every match, with places in the semi-finals up for grabs on Tuesday and Wednesday. All kick-off times are 9pm CET. Tuesday Atleti v Barcelona (2-0) All previous Uefa competition meetings between Barcelona and Atleti have come in the Champions League quarter-finals, with Atleti winning both ties – 2-1 on aggregate in 2013/14 (1-1 away, 1-0 home) and 3-2 on aggregate in 2015/16 (2-1 away, 2-0 home). Atleti are unbeaten in their 10 previous Uefa

Will De Zerbi tweak his methods to save Spurs from relegation? Tottenham Hotspur have have turned to Roberto De Zerbi, whose brand of adventurous attacking football marks a significant shift in style away from previous head coaches Igor Tudor and Thomas Frank and back towards – or maybe even beyond – Ange Postecoglou. Any appointment at this stage of the campaign inevitably comes with risks and this one is no different. De Zerbi has recent experience of taking charge of a Pre