Hello and welcome to our live coverage of today's football news.
It was a busy weekend across the Premier League, as Manchester City and Liverpool kept up their title battle with wins over Leeds and Newcastle respectively.
Elsewhere, Norwich were relegated, Arsenal held onto fourth, Real Madrid were crowned La Liga champions, and Everton and Burnley had crucial wins in their battle to survive.
Tonight sees Manchester United looking to turnaround their recent form as they play Brentford.
This week's major fixtures (Time – BST)
Monday: Manchester United vs Brentford (20.00)
Tuesday: Villarreal vs Liverpool (20.00)
Wednesday: Real Madrid vs Manchester City (20.00)
Thursday: Eintracht Frankfurt vs West Ham (20.00) | Rangers vs RB Leipzig (20.00) | Roma vs Leicester City (20.00)
Saturday: Brentford vs Southampton (15.00) | Burnley vs Aston Villa (15.00) | Chelsea vs Wolves (15.00) | Crystal Palace vs Watford (15.00) | Brighton vs Manchester United (17.30) | Liverpool vs Tottenham (19.45)
Sunday: Arsenal vs Leeds United (14.00) | Leicester City vs Everton (14.00) | Norwich City vs West Ham (14.00) | Manchester City vs Newcastle (16.30)
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May 2, 2022 at 5:31 PM EDT
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We will be back tomorrow to bring you the latest news ahead of Champions League action between Villarreal and Liverpool.
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May 2, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT
Celtic have appointed Mark Lawwell as head of scouting and recruitment.
Mark is the son of Peter Lawwell who was Celtic’s chief executive for 18 years from 2003 and there will be scepticism of the appointment because of the connection.
The irony is that removing his name and its connotations, he has a compelling CV for the head of recruitment role — which has been vacant for 11 months — with ten years of experience in a senior position within one of football's most forward-thinking and well-run organisations.
For more, click here.
May 2, 2022 at 3:26 PM EDT
It took Bruno Fernandes just nine minutes to give Manchester United the lead.
Brentford have looked to find an equaliser but they haven't come close enough to overly test De Gea just yet.
You can get live updates of the match over on our live blog.
May 2, 2022 at 2:29 PM EDT
Fulham have won the Championship after beating Luton Town 7-0 on Monday – while Aleksandar Mitrovic broke the 46-game season goalscoring record.
The Serbian hit his 43rd goal of the campaign in the 92nd minute. His second strike of the game, which followed one earlier in the second-half, beat Guy Whittingham's 42-goal haul from 1992-93.
For the full story, click here.
May 2, 2022 at 1:35 PM EDT
Marc Cucurella, the left-back that has helped Brighton to a club-record points total in the Premier League.
He has been Brighton's best player this season. Andy Naylor has detailed why.
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May 2, 2022 at 1:02 PM EDT
UEFA have ruled that Russia will not participate in this summer’s Women’s European Championship in England due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Their invasion of Ukraine began on February 24. Today's announcement follows the body’s decision on February 28 to suspend all Russian international teams and clubs from UEFA competitions until further notice.
They will be replaced by Portugal, who were defeated 1-0 on aggregate by Russia in the play-offs last April.
Click here for the full story.
May 2, 2022 at 12:39 PM EDT
Jacob Ramsey has become a key player in Steven Gerrard's starting XI.
He showed once again how great he has been this season in Villa's win over Norwich.
Gregg Evans has detailed his performance in the game.
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May 2, 2022 at 12:11 PM EDT
Ralf Rangnick's Manchester United have not won a game since April 16 when they beat Norwich 3-2.
The win followed 4-0 and 3-1 defeats to Liverpool and Arsenal respectively. Most recently, United drew 1-1 with Chelsea.
Can they get three points this evening against Brentford?
You can follow the game live over on our match blog.
May 2, 2022 at 11:38 AM EDT
Villarreal manager Unai Emery expects to have Gerard Moreno back available for the visit of Liverpool.
The 13-goal Spanish striker missed the first leg due to a hamstring injury.
For the full story, click here.
May 2, 2022 at 11:08 AM EDT
Fulham host Luton Town at 5:15pm this evening.
A win would see them go eight points clear of Bournemouth who have two games — six points — left.
A win for Luton is just as important, however, as they sit fifth and looking to secure their place in the play-offs.
May 2, 2022 at 10:41 AM EDT
Roberto Firmino won’t feature in Liverpool’s Champions League semi-final second leg against Villarreal – but Divock Origi is back available.
The Brazilian attacker has yet to return to full training after missing the past four matches due to a foot injury. Origi sat out Saturday’s Premier League victory at Newcastle due to illness.
“Bobby is now running which is good,” Klopp said.
“It was not serious but very painful. A strain in the middle foot bone.
“He will travel with us but he won’t be involved in the squad yet. But we hope he will be sooner rather than later.
“We had some issues with a stomach bug but they are all back. No other concerns.”
To read more, click here.
May 2, 2022 at 10:07 AM EDT
Edinson Cavani has returned to Manchester United’s match-day squad for the first time since March 15.
The veteran striker, 35, last featured for Manchester United during the second leg of their last-16 Champions League exit defeat Atletico Madrid.
Cavani, who has made just 17 appearances for the Old Trafford club this season, has missed his side’s last six games with a calf injury.
Click here to read the full story.
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May 2, 2022 at 9:18 AM EDT
Chelsea need new owners ASAP in order to sort out their transfer business ahead of the new season. They are already losing Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer and Andreas Christensen could follow the German to Spain.
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May 2, 2022 at 8:34 AM EDT
Noble will retire at the end of the season. The Athletic's Roshane Thomas wants to know what your favourite Noble memory is.
#WHUFC fans, what's your favourite memory when it comes to Mark Noble?
May 2, 2022 at 7:22 AM EDT
The Athletic's Jay Harris is currently having transport problems on the way from London to Manchester for tonight's big match. Have a safe journey if you're making your way to Old Trafford.
Absolute shambles at St Pancras as the 12:02 to Sheffield is overbooked.
Lots of Brentford and Man Utd fans were supposed to get on this for tonight’s match and are being told to wait.
Standard bank holiday behaviour from the train companies 😵💫 pic.twitter.com/rpby3qfc7w
May 2, 2022 at 6:33 AM EDT
Manchester City and England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley has announced that she will retire at the end of the season.
Bardsley, 37, has enjoyed a 15-year professional career at clubs including City, Sky Blue FC, and Lincoln.
The American-born keeper made 82 appearances for England between 2005 and 2019, making her England’s second-highest capped goalkeeper of all time behind Peter Shilton.
Click here to read the full story.
As sad and strange as it is to be stepping away from something I’ve committed my life to so far, ultimately it’s something I’m really proud of. I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I’ve left no stone unturned and I have no regrets. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/c2SYhZu3Uk
That said, I’ve not done it alone. The unwavering love and support I have felt has seen me through the good and the bad times. I’m unbelievably grateful to everyone who has been a part of my journey. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/5LRkyCjgru
May 2, 2022 at 5:58 AM EDT
Norwich were relegated at the weekend but who else do you think will join them?
Watford look like they will join the Canaries in the Championship next season but Everton's win over Chelsea has brought them closer to Leeds and Burnley.
May 2, 2022 at 5:27 AM EDT
Jay Harris will be at Old Trafford tonight so ping your questions his way on all things Brentford before, during and after the game.
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May 2, 2022 at 4:52 AM EDT
Manchester United will play their final home game of the season today with the Old Trafford crowd likely to bid farewell to the likes of Juan Mata, Nemanja Matic, Edinson Cavani and even Paul Pogba.
Join Laurie Whitwell and your fellow Manchester United fans to discuss this evening's game.
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Manchester United fans: Discuss the Brentford game with our writer Laurie Whitwell
May 2, 2022 at 4:15 AM EDT
Diogo Dalot has revealed his Manchester United team-mates are looking forward to working under incoming manager Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag will take up the reins at Old Trafford on a permanent basis in the summer after Manchester United decided to appoint the Dutchman ahead of Mauricio Pochettino.
The 52-year-old looks set to win his third Dutch title with Ajax before his move to England as his side are four points clear of second-placed PSV Eindhoven with three games remaining.
Click here to read the full story.
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