Can Leverkusen close the season unbeaten?

Ninety minutes away from completing an unprecedented unbeaten Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen host Augsburg at the BayArena in Saturday's closing act.

Xabi Alonso's men put in a five-star display against VfL Bochum last weekend to rack up 50 games without defeat, while their visitors can still gatecrash the European party.

Arsenal are in pole position to sign RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško

According to the report, the Premier League outfit is looking to add further reinforcement to their frontline, an area that is considered to be a priority this summer. As well as this, compared to the other players in Mikel Arteta’s squad, Šeško’s 6’5″ frame would offer the Spaniard a different option in the attack.

An Italian double on the menu

Man City linked Camarda on verge of new Milan deal

The teenage sensation emerged as one of the most exciting talents in Italian youth systems this term when he broke into the Under-19 squad aged just 15, shining despite playing with peers who were multiple years his senior.

Premier League closing weekend

Here are all the talkning points ahead of the final weekend of the Premier League 23/24.

Who'll face Leeds in the Wembley final?

Southampton and West Bromwich Albion square off on Friday evening with their Championship playoff semi-final locked at 0-0 after the first leg.

However, both teams head into the second fixture at St Mary's having each avoided defeat in their last two matches.

Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara to leave Liverpool this summer

The FA Cup winner with the Reds has been hit by injuries over the past two seasons, making just one appearance this term.

Ten Hag reveals Luke Shaw injury setback before FA Cup final and Euros

Shaw has not featured for United for three months, after coming off with a muscle problem during their victory against Luton in February.

Ederson to miss last league game and FA Cup final with eye socket fracture

The Brazilian was forced off during the victory at Spurs on Tuesday which put the club on the verge of an unprecedented fourth successive title.

Leeds hammer Norwich to reach play-off final

After a drab stalemate in the first leg on Sunday, the home side, who finished three places and 17 points above the Canaries, took a deserved early lead when Ilia Gruev's long-range free-kick beat Angus Gunn at his near post.

Zirkzee omitted from Netherlands EURO 2024 squad

Several international sides, including recent World Cup winners France and Germany, as well as the aforementioned Netherlands, released their provisional squads on Thursday.

Fermin Lopez inspires Barcelona to unconvincing victory over already-relegated Almeria

They made it back-to-win victories on Thursday, securing a far from convincing victory over already-relegated Almeria at the Power Horse Stadium.

Manchester United interested in signing Michael Olise from Crystal Palace

One of the clubs interested in the Frenchman is Manchester United who are big admirers of Olise.

Deschamps includes Kanté in Euro squad

Kanté's return was not expected following the former Chelsea player's departure to the lucrative Saudi league last summer after he struggled with injuries. The 2018 World Cup winner has not played for France since June 2022.

Who'll reach Wembley?

A place in the Championship playoff final is up for grabs when Leeds United welcome Norwich City to Elland Road for the second leg of their semi-final showdown on Thursday night.

The tie is delicately poised after both teams could not be separated in a goalless stalemate in last weekend's first leg at Carrow Road.

United ‘absolutely’ want Bruno Fernandes to stay, claims Ten Hag

In an on-pitch interview after the win, Fernandes said: “I will be here until – the club needs to want me. I feel that the club wants me to be part of the future. As I always said, I don’t want to be a player the club doesn’t want to have. If for some reason the club doesn’t want me, I will go.”

Chelsea boost European hopes with win at Brighton despite Reece James’ red

Pochettino’s side now find themselves within touching distance of securing some kind of European football for next season, with there even being a possibility of beating Tottenham to fifth spot if they can claim victory in their final match of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday.

Bradley Barcola steals the show and dashes Nice’s Champions League hopes

After Friday’s victory over Le Havre AC, Le Gym were already guaranteed to compete in Europe next season, however, with a final-day fixture against Lille OSC looming, they had their destiny in their own hands – win both games and Nice would overtake Lille and steal the fourth place at the death.

Hojlund seals thrilling Man Utd win over Newcastle

Anything other than a win for Erik ten Hag’s side would have condemned them to their lowest league finish in 34 years.

Celtic clinch Scottish Premiership title by thrashing Kilmarnock

A third derby triumph of the campaign on Saturday had left Brendan Rodgers’ side needing just a point from their final two games to see off Rangers’ challenge and they made quick work of their first attempt.

Allegri: ‘If I leave Juventus, it is with a strong team’

The Bianconeri had been arguably the underdogs going into this Final, having drawn each of their last five Serie A games, but an early Dusan Vlahovic goal from Andrea Cambiaso’s pass proved the difference.

Vlahovic sends Juventus past Atalanta in Coppa Italia final

Juve, who hold both the record for most Italian Cup finals played (22) and won (15), had not lifted any silverware since they won the competition in 2020-21, when they also beat Atalanta in the final.

Premier League clubs to vote on scrapping VAR

VAR has been used in the English top-flight since 2019, helping improve decision making but also generating persistent controversy.

Liverpool assistant Lijnders named RB Salzburg boss

The 41-year-old, who joined Liverpool in 2014, will go to the Austrian club this summer on a three-year deal.

Premier League action

Ten Hag hits back at Rooney’s claim that United players are faking injuries

Rooney, a former United captain and the club’s record goalscorer, made his assertion after the 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on Sunday while ­working as a Sky Sports pundit, ­saying he was “100% sure” that ­players were ­declaring themselves unfit without being so and that this had left Ten Hag to “take all the stick”.

Coppa Italia Final

Contesting the Coppa Italia final for the second time in four years, Atalanta BC and Juventus meet at Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.

Two members of Serie A's top six convene in the capital, where La Dea will seek a first major trophy since the 1960s and Juve aim to get back in the winners' circle after a rare lean spell.

Danilo: ‘Beating Atalanta changes the definition of Juventus’ season’

Danilo and his coach conducted their pre-match press conference from the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday evening, ahead of the cup final that is due to kick off at 20.00 BST on Wednesday night.

Man City move close to history - thanks to an unlikely hero

Pep Guardiola rightly acted with caution when he removed keeper Ederson, with City leading 1-0, after he suffered a nasty blow to the head in a heavy collision at the foot of his post with Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.

Aston Villa secure Champions League spot to end 41-year wait after Spurs’ loss

The result confirms that Villa will finish fourth and take the final place on offer to an English club.

Zaniolo ruled out of Euro 2024 after Liverpool injury

Corriere dello Sport and TMW report that the 24-year-old has suffered a microfracture in his foot during a 14-minute appearance against Jurgen Klopp’s side.

Five-star Real Madrid blitz Alaves to add another victory in dominant La Liga campaign

They took another step towards that on Tuesday, having blown away Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Jeremie Frimpong edges closer to Bayer Leverkusen exit

The Dutch international has always been one of the leading candidates to leave B04 this season due to his €40m release cause. Frimpong has always refused to comment on his future, but if he is to move, it’ll be early on in the summer window.

Manchester United consider Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna for next manager

Since being fired from Manchester United’s coaching staff in November 2021, McKenna was appointed as the manager of Ipswich Town where he has overseen back-to-back promotions, a feat which will return the East Anglian side to the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

Postecoglou says '100% of fans' want to beat Man City

Spurs host Manchester City on Tuesday in a match which could prove crucial to the outcome of the title race.

Guardiola admits it is ‘squeaky bum time’ for Manchester City as Spurs await

City are second, one point behind Arsenal, having played a game fewer. The trip to Spurs is their match in hand before the final day on ­Sunday, when they host West Ham and ­Arsenal are at home against Everton.

Olivier Giroud confirms AC Milan departure ahead of MLS adventure

The former Chelsea, Arsenal and Montpellier HSC forward has spent three years with AC Milan. In that time, he won the title and registered 48 goals and 20 assists in 130 matches.

Aston Villa salvage draw with Liverpool after thrilling comeback

Villa could have confirmed Champions League football for the first time with victory and there was a carnival atmosphere before kick-off as Hollywood legend and celebrity supporter Tom Hanks addressed the crowd.

Arthur inspired Viola comeback

Fresh from qualifying for the Conference League Final against Olympiacos, the Viola missed Andrea Belotti, Jonathan Ikone and Riccardo Sottil, while Monza were without a victory in six and unable to count on Patrick Ciurria.

Barcelona fired back into second place by Lamine Yamal in lungbusting clash with Real Sociedad

As it were, they once again had 16-year-old Lamine Yamal to thank for their three points.

Iraola signs contract extension with Bournemouth

His new deal will commit him to the club until at least the end of the 2025/26 season.

Klopp's penultimate game with The Reds

Third meets fourth in the penultimate round of Premier League fixtures on Monday evening, as Aston Villa and Liverpool square off at Villa Park.

While the Reds are already assured of Champions League football for next season ahead of Jurgen Klopp's final away game, the Lions can join them at Europe's top table with maximum points.

McGinn turns focus to top-four race after Olympiakos defeat

Villa can seal fourth place in the Premier League with victory at home to Liverpool on Monday, though McGinn conceded there is a gnawing ­frustration that they have not already got the job done.

Arsenal beat Man Utd to return top & keep title race alive

The Gunners delivered an unconvincing display against a severely depleted United side but did enough to secure the win that puts them one point ahead of Manchester City having played a game more.

Five-star Leverkusen crush Bochum

The German champions ran out comprehensive 5-0 winners to make it a half-century of games unbeaten.

Monaco secure Champions League return

The Principality club needed just one point to secure their return to Europe’s elite and they were rarely, if ever, threatened by a Montpellier side, who had nothing to play for. Kassoum Ouattara and Youssouf Fofana netted second-half goals in a comfortable win at the Mosson.

PSG ultras boo Kylian Mbappe in final home game

The French giants have already confirmed their Ligue 1 title defence but Mbappe remains the headline act in Paris.

Juventus and Bologna secure 2024-25 Champions League places

After the Week 36 Serie A fixtures, which saw Juve draw 1-1 with Salernitana, and Bologna inflict a 2-0 defeat on Napoli, the Bianconeri and Rossoblu both have a tally of 67 points from 36 league matches this campaign, which is currently seven more than Roma in sixth place.

Match of the day

Mikel Arteta’s side have kept City honest by winning their last four games, but Sunday’s clash with old rivals Manchester United could represent something of a banana skin, even with Erik ten Hag’s side in dismal form. (Source: The Analyst)

Manchester United vs. Arsenal: Preview

With the Premier League title race still in Manchester City’s hands ahead of Matchday 37, Arsenal know even perfection may not be enough to end their 20-year wait to be crowned champions of England.

Ten Hag has no regrets over taking Man Utd job

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he has never regretted taking the job despite the club's current problems.

Man City edge closer to title with Fulham win

Josko Gvardiol scored twice as Manchester City put the pressure on Arsenal in the title race by beating Fulham to move two points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Forest lose thriller with Chelsea but on verge of safety

Nottingham Forest missed the chance to secure Premier League safety after losing to Chelsea in a five-goal thriller at the City Ground.

Burnley relegated from Premier League by Spurs loss

Burnley have been relegated from the Premier League after they could not secure a win at Tottenham which would have kept their hopes alive.

Champions League finalists Dortmund thrashed by Mainz

Just days after securing a spot in the Champions League final, Borussia Dortmund were thrashed 3-0 against Mainz at Mewa Arena.