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Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal have ‘to do something special’ to play in the final

Mikel Arteta has made it clear that Arsenal are not giving up hope of reaching the Champions League final, despite suffering a narrow defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final first leg at the Emirates Stadium.

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Mission impossible as 9th place looms for Milan – the schedule of their rivals

AC Milan are sitting in 9th place in the Serie A standings and if we look at the remaining games, both for the Rossoneri and their rivals, improving the position seems like an impossible mission. As we discussed in our newsletter already at the start of April, a 9th-place finish is the most likely for Milan.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 30

Why Nottingham Forest lead the race for Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz

Reports in Italy suggest that Premier League side Nottingham Forest are the current frontrunners to acquire the services of Juventus and former Aston Villa

Soccer News / The Laziali / April 30

Everton & Fulham Enter the Race for Lazio Standout Star

Lazio full-back Nuno Tavares reportedly has two new suitors interested in bringing him back to the Premier League. The Portuguese joined the Italian capital side last summer on loan from Arsenal with an obligation to buy set at €5m.

Liverpool FC News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

How many of the clubs to finish top of the English Premier League table since the 1992-93 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'UEFA Europa League champions' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 30

Claudio Marchisio urges Juventus to focus on 'winning' and not the game

Claudio Marchisio has acknowledged the significance of Juventus potentially missing out on qualification for next season’s Champions League, noting the weight such an outcome would carry for a club of its stature.

AC Milan News / SempreMilan / April 30

Report: Milan and Spurs evaluate Feyenoord youngster amid expiring contract

AC Milan are one of multiple clubs keeping a close eye on Zepiqueno Redmond, whose contract will expire at the end of the season, according to a report. Redmond is a name that will be familiar to some Milan fans.

Atalanta News / Football Italia / April 30

Barcelona vs. Inter: Everything you need to know about referee Turpin

Clement Turpin will be the referee for the Champions League semi-final first leg between Barcelona and Inter on Wednesday night. Here is everything you

Soccer News / SempreMilan / April 30

Albertini warns Milan ahead of Coppa Italia final: 'Bologna scare me'

AC Milan will be up against Bologna in the Coppa Italia final in a few weeks. It’s a game that the Rossoneri legend Demetrio Albertini believes will be very difficult, given just how well the Rossoblu have played. After beating city rivals Inter by 4-1 on aggregate in the semi-final, Milan are now preparing for the big game in Rome.

Leeds United News / To The Lane And Back / April 30

Prodigious Championship midfielder urged to reject Spurs despite Tottenham connection

Archie Gray has been one of the standout young talents this season, catching the eye with his adaptability and maturity well beyond his years. Under Ange Postecoglou, the teenager has flourished in every role he’s been asked to fill, thriving across multiple positions and showcasing a rare blend of technical quality and tactical intelligence.

Nottingham Forest News / Extratime Talk / April 30

Andrey Santos Is Shining in France – But Will Chelsea Actually Make Room for Him?

Andrey Santos’ evolution from a promising yet untested talent to a midfield dynamo at Strasbourg has not gone unnoticed. The 20-year-old Brazilian, who struggled for minutes at Nottingham Forest, has found his stride in Ligue 1, becoming a linchpin in Liam Rosenior’s setup.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 30

‘Did fantastic’ – Sir Kenny Dalglish salutes 5 unsung heroes of Liverpool’s title-winning squad

Some effusive praise from Sir Kenny Dalglish has highlighted how Liverpool’s romp to the Premier Leaague title was very much a collective achievement.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 30

Two Premier League clubs on alert as Chelsea star made available for £45m

Chelsea are reportedly making Romeo Lavia available for £45m this summer after his disappointing spell at Stamford Bridge. A report from Chelsea News states that the Blues are ready to consider letting Lavia go for quite a lot less than they initially paid to sign him from Southampton.

Atalanta News / Caught Offside / April 30

Fabrizio Romano issues worrying update about Man United signing a new striker

Manchester United’s pursuit of Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres is picking up pace, with manager Ruben Amorim keen on reuniting with the prolific Swedish forward.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / April 30

Report: Newcastle United among clubs eyeing Man City star who’s available for €30m

Newcastle United are reportedly among the clubs eyeing up a potential transfer move for Manchester City youngster James McAtee this summer. According to a report from Esteemed Kompany, Man City could be ready to let McAtee go for €30m, and it’s put a number of clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga on alert.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / April 30

Tottenham ready to offer £51m to land rival PL skipper this summer

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing for a major squad overhaul this summer following a woeful campaign that has left them languishing in 16th place in the Premier League and eliminated from all domestic competitions.

Soccer News / Stretty News / April 30

Forget Barca: Villa reckon Rashford will snub them and instead sign for unstoppable Euro giants when window opens

Marcus Rashford may have already played his last game for Aston Villa. The on-loan Manchester United star made the move to Villa Park in January to spend the remainder of the campaign plying his trade in a new environment after falling entirely out of favour with Ruben Amorim.

Soccer News / Stretty News / April 30

Whitwell: Amorim gets ‘major boost’ on eve of Bilbao trip with ‘unplayable’ star ‘in contention’ to travel

Ruben Amorim welcomed both Amad and Matthijs de Ligt back to team training this morning, with the former’s return posing as a ‘major boost’ for the boss.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / April 30

Cody Gakpo avoids a ban over goal celebration on Sunday as FA set to issue stern reminder

Cody Gakpo won’t face a suspension over his goal celebration in Liverpool’s 5-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, although the Reds forward is set to receive a formal reprimand.

Soccer News / Stretty News / April 30

Rio: INEOS need to ‘forget’ priority forward target and sign player who can ‘take pressure off’ Hojlund

Rio Ferdinand has urged INEOS to abandon their pursuit of Liam Delap and instead target a more experienced alternative. As it stands, the Ipswich Town talisman is Manchester United’s first-choice centre-forward signing heading into the summer window – above the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / April 30

Report: Liverpool could lock down one position for years with bargain swoop for 19y/o colossus

Liverpool and Manchester United could reportedly face off in a battle to sign one of the most promising young talents in European football. The two northwestern

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / April 30

Tottenham told what they must do to sign 'unstoppable' star dreaming of Barcelona move

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford at the end of the season. The 27-year-old is on loan at Aston Villa, and he is expected to leave Manchester United permanently in the summer.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 30

PSG defy recent form with impressive Champions League win over Arsenal

Paris Saint-Germain took a crucial step toward the UEFA Champions League final with a 1-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Former Arsenal star explains why Bukayo Saka found it harder than usual against PSG

Mikel Arteta urged to try Arsenal star in new position for 2nd leg vs PSG

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30

Key player rested and two teenagers start: Possible Chelsea Xl vs Djurgarden predicted

One key player could be rested for Chelsea tomorrow night and two teenagers could start in possible lineup prediction this week. The news comes off the back of Chelsea getting an essential three points on Saturday afternoon by beating Everton 1-0 at home after a fantastic first half goal from striker Nicolas Jackson ending his 2025 goal draught.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / April 30

Will Manchester City target a certain type of full-back based on Pep Guardiola’s recent tactical shift?

As Manchester City have gone on an eight-match unbeaten run of late we have seen Pep Guardiola change his tactics and set up on the pitch. The principles of City’s play remain.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / April 30

'Is false' – Journalist very close with Chelsea target reveals truth on ‘only thing that is right’

A journalist who is very close with one Chelsea target has been revealing some truths this week on the player in question. The news comes off the back of Chelsea getting an essential three points on Saturday afternoon by beating Everton 1-0 at home after a fantastic first half goal from striker Nicolas Jackson ending his 2025 goal draught.