Football

Arsenal edge Burnley 1-0 as Havertz header keeps title hopes alive amid VAR debate
Kai Havertz’s headed winner from a Bukayo Saka corner gave Arsenal a tense 1-0 victory over already-relegated Burnley at the Emirates, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side one result away from the Premier League title depending on Manchester City’s next match.

Manchester City edge Manchester United 2-1 to lift FA Youth Cup as Reigan Heskey strikes late
Reigan Heskey’s late, top-corner finish decided a 2-1 FA Youth Cup final win for Manchester City over Manchester United, sealing City’s fifth title and completing a league-and-cup double against their rivals.

Tottenham and Leeds share points as VAR penalty leaves relegation race on edge
Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Leeds at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium kept Spurs just two points clear of the relegation zone with two games remaining, after Mathys Tel’s opener was cancelled out by a VAR-awarded penalty. The result also opened the door for West Ham to move above Tottenham if they beat Newcastle.

West Ham 0-1 Arsenal: Disallowed stoppage-time equaliser sparks major VAR debate
A lengthy VAR review overturned West Ham’s 95th-minute equaliser against Arsenal for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya, prompting Gary Neville to describe it as the biggest moment in VAR history and drawing mixed reactions from players, coaches and pundits.

Hull City 0-0 Millwall: Disallowed late effort keeps Championship play-off semi-final finely poised
Hull City and Millwall drew 0-0 in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final at the MKM Stadium, with Ryan Leonard’s late strike ruled out for a foul in the build-up. The tie now moves to The Den for Monday’s second leg.

Aston Villa sweep past Nottingham Forest to reach Europa League final
Aston Villa overturned a first-leg deficit in emphatic fashion, beating Nottingham Forest 4-0 at Villa Park to secure a 4-1 aggregate win and book a place in the Europa League final against Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20.

PSG hold Bayern in Munich to reach Champions League final against Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 at Bayern Munich to progress 6-5 on aggregate, with Ousmane Dembele scoring early and Harry Kane netting a late consolation as Luis Enrique’s side booked a Champions League final date with Arsenal on May 30.

Arsenal’s season gathers pace as Arteta’s side reaches the Champions League final
Arsenal have reached the Champions League final for only the second time in their history, with Mikel Arteta pointing to a clear shift in belief and energy around the club. With Manchester City dropping points in the league and key players returning, Arsenal head into the run-in with momentum, defensive strength and a renewed sense of purpose.

Phil Foden set for new Manchester City contract as club and player reach agreement in principle
Phil Foden and Manchester City have agreed terms in principle on a new four-year deal that would keep the England international at his boyhood club until 2030, with an option for an additional year, even as his recent form and role under Pep Guardiola have come under scrutiny.

Mainoo’s late strike seals 3-2 Manchester United win over Liverpool and confirms Champions League place
Kobbie Mainoo scored a dramatic winner as Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford, a match that swung from a two-goal United lead to a Liverpool comeback before the hosts clinched it late. The result tightens United’s grip on third and confirms Champions League football next season, while Liverpool remain fourth with questions lingering about their away form and key moments in the game.
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