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Brighton’s slim European hopes set to be derailed by champions Liverpool

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The final Monday Night Football clash of the Premier League season promises fireworks as Liverpool head to the south coast to take on Brighton.

After a campaign filled with drama, upsets, and triumphs, this fixture brings two contrasting sides together in a high-stakes encounter.

Liverpool will be eager to shake off recent inconsistencies. Their latest outing ended in frustration after letting a 2-0 halftime lead slip at Anfield against Arsenal. The 2-2 draw left fans restless, and even Trent Alexander-Arnold faced boos upon his return to the pitch.

The Reds, who clinched the league title following victories over Fulham, West Ham, Leicester, and Tottenham, have shown signs of complacency since. A 3-1 loss at Chelsea and that tense draw with Arsenal underline the need for a sharper performance against Brighton.

Despite their recent ups and downs, Liverpool have found the net in each of their last eight matches, bouncing back strongly from a Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain.

Prior to that, they had also suffered disappointment in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle. Their only scoreless outings this year came in a surprise FA Cup loss to Plymouth and a narrow first-leg defeat to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semis.

Brighton, meanwhile, remain hopeful of finishing eighth and securing a potential spot in the Europa Conference League.

After a tough stretch that yielded just two points from five games, they responded with wins over West Ham and Wolves and a hard-earned draw with Newcastle. Kaoru Mitoma has been a constant threat and continues to be one of the most exciting players to watch in the league.

While Brighton have scored in six consecutive matches and in 13 of their last 15, home form remains a concern.

The Seagulls have taken just five points from their last five matches at the Amex and could be looking at a third home draw in that spell. A 2-2 result is priced at 11/1 with bet365, while Cody Gakpo and Mitoma both offer value at 11/4 to score with Sky Bet and Paddy Power respectively.

In other sports news, Madison Square Garden erupted as the New York Knicks dismantled the reigning NBA champions, the Boston Celtics, 119-81 to secure a place in the Eastern Conference final for the first time in 25 years.

They now host the Indiana Pacers in a best-of-seven showdown, with Betfred offering odds of 5/6 on the Knicks winning Game 1 by more than 3.5 points.

British tennis star Emma Raducanu looks to build momentum ahead of the French Open. After showing promising form in Rome before falling to Coco Gauff, she now faces Daria Kasatkina in Strasbourg, eyeing a confidence-boosting victory on clay.

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‘We want him’ – Club chief confirms he wants to sign Man Utd outcast in permanent transfer

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‘We want him’ – Club chief confirms he wants to sign Man Utd outcast in permanent transfer

Andre Onana could remain in Turkey beyond his loan spell, with Trabzonspor keen to secure him on a permanent deal.

The 30-year-old moved to Trabzonspor after falling out of favour at Manchester United, who brought in Senne Lammens last summer. Since then, Lammens has established himself as the club’s first-choice keeper, paving the way for Onana’s temporary switch.

In Turkey, however, Onana has rediscovered his form and quickly become a key figure. He recently grabbed attention with a standout performance in the Turkish Cup, saving three consecutive penalties to help his side overcome Samsunspor and reach the semi-finals.

The moment sparked widespread reactions online, especially from United supporters recalling their earlier penalty shootout defeat to Grimsby Town, where Onana managed just one save.

Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has openly expressed the club’s desire to keep the goalkeeper. He indicated that while Onana has his own career plans, the club would be eager to make the move permanent if the circumstances align, leaving the final decision in the player’s hands.

Back in England, United are expected to consider selling Onana, particularly with Lammens now firmly established as their number one. The club will likely aim to recover a significant portion of the £47.5 million they paid to sign him from Inter Milan in 2023, with two years still remaining on his contract.

Beyond his cup heroics, Onana has been a consistent presence in the league, starting every match for Trabzonspor and playing a vital role in their push for the title. His performances have earned strong praise in Turkey, with the club currently sitting third in the table, just six points behind leaders Galatasaray.

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Man City place Arsenal ‘bottles’ for sale outside Etihad Stadium before 2025/26 Premier League decider

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Man City place Arsenal 'bottles' for sale outside Etihad Stadium before 2025/26 Premier League decider

Manchester City appear to have kicked off the psychological battle ahead of their Premier League showdown with Arsenal.

In the build-up to the match, bottles branded with the Arsenal logo were reportedly being sold outside the stadium, priced cheaply and seemingly intended as a tongue-in-cheek way for home fans to mock the visiting supporters.

The stunt draws inspiration from a recent viral moment at Stamford Bridge, where a City fan was seen jokingly “drinking Arsenal tears” during their emphatic 3-0 win over Chelsea—a clip that quickly spread across social media.

With tensions already high given the importance of the fixture, the gesture adds another layer to the rivalry between the two sides. Arsenal, meanwhile, will be focused on responding where it matters most—on the pitch—as they aim to silence critics and deliver a strong result in what could be a defining game in the title race.

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Bruno Fernandes responds to Manchester United star’s dig at Chelsea flop Alejandro Garnacho

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Bruno Fernandes responds to Manchester United star’s dig at Chelsea flop Alejandro Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho faced criticism from his former Manchester United teammates following Chelsea’s latest Premier League setback.

A first-half goal from Matheus Cunha secured a narrow but important win for United, strengthening the position of Michael Carrick’s side in the race for Champions League qualification. Chelsea, meanwhile, continue to struggle, with the defeat marking their fourth consecutive league loss without finding the net.

Pressure is mounting on head coach Liam Rosenior, who only took charge a few months ago after replacing Enzo Maresca. While the club has not publicly wavered in its support, questions are beginning to emerge over several players, including Garnacho, whose performances have failed to meet expectations since his £40 million move from Old Trafford.

Reports suggest Chelsea could be open to offers for the 21-year-old after a difficult start to life at Stamford Bridge. He had an early opportunity to impress against his former side after coming on for the injured Estevao, but once again struggled to make an impact, finding it hard to break through a United defence that was missing several first-choice centre-backs.

Garnacho also received a hostile reception from United supporters during the match, and the reaction appeared to carry over beyond the pitch. After the game, Luke Shaw shared an image on social media showing himself standing over Garnacho following a challenge. Bruno Fernandes responded with a playful but pointed comment, while former teammate Alex Telles also joined in with reactions.

Chelsea’s broader struggles are becoming increasingly concerning. They now sit four points behind Liverpool in the race for fifth place, despite having played an extra game. The current run—four straight league defeats without scoring—is their worst in nearly three decades, with an even longer drought not seen since 1912.

Across all competitions, the form is equally worrying, with six losses in their last seven matches and 16 goals conceded during that stretch. A significant portion of their recent goals have come in a single outing against Port Vale, highlighting their lack of consistency in front of goal.

After the match, Rosenior admitted uncertainty about what failing to qualify for the Champions League could mean for his future. He acknowledged the result was difficult to take, especially given that Chelsea created numerous chances but failed to convert them. He pointed out that United capitalised on a limited opportunity, while his side were unable to make their attacking pressure count.

Despite the frustration, Rosenior emphasized the need for continued effort and improvement, insisting that the team must find a way to turn their form around before the situation worsens further.

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