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Miguel DelaneyFootball

Arsenal’s statement night proves one thing about revitalised title bid

Arsenal 5-0 Chelsea: As Kai Havertz scored twice and the Gunners humbled their London rivals, Mikel Arteta’s side have responded from their Champions League exit to attack the title race

<p>Kai Havertz scored twice as Arsenal hammered Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.</p>
Jamie BraidwoodFootball

Chelsea are a mess from top to bottom, so what next for Pochettino?

It is clear Chelsea have made mistakes but how long are is the club prepared to show faith in the process?

In FocusFootball

Why ‘the worst run club in the country’ is now playing for its future

Miguel Delaney

Ten Hag’s defiant outburst only makes his Man Utd position weaker

<p>John Egan and Sheffield United could part ways in the summer </p>
Interview

John Egan: ‘Our attitude is unbelievable, there’s still a chance’

<p>Ipswich and Leeds are among those fighting for automatic promotion </p>
Football

What every Championship team needs to win promotion to Premier League

<p>Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot is a target for Spurs</p>
Football

Liverpool identify leading candidate to succeed Klopp as manager

Football

Leicester close in on Premier League promotion after win over Saints

<p>Ten Hag has hit back at criticism of Manchester United’s win over Coventry </p>
Football

Ten Hag lashes out at ‘embarrassing’ reaction to Man Utd’s FA Cup win

<p>Nottingham Forest have demanded the audio of three VAR incidents be released </p>
Football

Premier League ‘extremely disappointed’ by Forest PGMOL demands

<p>Clockwise from top-left: Portugal, Germany, France and England are in contention</p>
Football

Euro 2024 power rankings: Rating every team’s chances in Germany

Football

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures in the run-in?

Football

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<p>Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham, James Maddison and Jack Grealish are among England’s attacking options </p>
Football

England’s Euro 2024 squad: Who’s on the plane and who has work to do?

<p>Germany, France, England and Spain on show during the international break</p>
Football

Euro 2024 kits: Every shirt ranked and rated

<p>Erling Haaland and Phil Foden missed Manchester City training on Tuesday </p>
Football

Haaland and Foden sit out Man City training ahead of run-in

Football

Leeds show ‘great mentality’ to remain in promotion hunt

<p>Inter celebrate winning a 20th Serie A title after beating rivals Milan </p>
Football

Inter Milan win 20th Serie A title with derby victory over AC Milan

<p>Stuart Attwell was effectively accused of bias by Nottingham Forest in a statement</p>
miguel delaney

Forest’s selfish statement shows why the Premier League is in crisis

Football

Leeds show ‘great mentality’ to remain in promotion hunt

<p>Inter celebrate winning a 20th Serie A title after beating rivals Milan </p>
Football

Inter Milan win 20th Serie A title with derby victory over AC Milan

<p>Stuart Attwell was effectively accused of bias by Nottingham Forest in a statement</p>
miguel delaney

Forest’s selfish statement shows why the Premier League is in crisis

Premier League

Football

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures in the run-in?

Manchester United players during the FA Cup semi-final penalty shootout (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Ten Hag claims winning FA Cup would be an over-achievement for Man Utd

<p>Arsenal recorded their biggest-ever win over Chelsea </p>
Football

Pochettino admits Chelsea ‘gave up’ in 5-0 thrashing at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta’s side ran riot on Tuesday night (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Football

Arteta salutes ‘unbelievable’ Havertz after another impressive display

Stuart Broad is a long-time fan of Nottingham Forest (Mike Egerton/PA)
Football

Nottingham Forest’s response to VAR controversy ‘too emotional’ – Stuart Broad

<p>Mikel Arteta, pictured, talked up Mauricio Pochettino’s influence (Nick Potts/PA)</p>
Football

What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

Hitzlsperger predicts German players will steer clear of politics (Peter Byrne/PA)
Football

I don’t expect political statements from Germany team – Thomas Hitzlsperger

<p>Unai Emery has extended his deal with Aston Villa </p>
Football

Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Sport

FA seeks ‘observations’ from Nottingham Forest trio after VAR comments

<p>Stuart Attwell has been listed as a VAR at Euro 2024 </p>
Football

Uefa reveals Euro 2024 refs - including VAR at centre of Forest row

<p>Unai Emery has extended his deal with Aston Villa </p>
Football

Emery extends Aston Villa contract

Sport

FA seeks ‘observations’ from Nottingham Forest trio after VAR comments

<p>Stuart Attwell has been listed as a VAR at Euro 2024 </p>
Football

Uefa reveals Euro 2024 refs - including VAR at centre of Forest row

Women’s football

Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City move three points clear at the top of the WSL (Ian Hodgson/PA)
Football

Shaw brace helps Man City move three points clear at top of WSL table

Football

Shaw brace helps Man City move three points clear at top of WSL table

Khadija Shaw helped Manchester City move three points clear at the top of the WSL (Ian Hodgson/PA)
<p>Lyon’s Damaris Egurrola and Vanessa Gilles celebrate the comeback</p>
Football

Lyon stun PSG with late comeback in Women’s Champions League thriller

<p>Erin Cuthbert celebrates her winning goal as Chelsea stunned Barcelona </p>
Football

Chelsea’s unthinkable win adds famous chapter into Hayes’s story

Chelsea boss Emma Hayes left Barcelona with mixed feelings (Jose Breton/AP/PA)
Football

Hayes calls for sold-out Stamford Bridge for Barcelona second leg

Sport

Cuthbert sends message to Chelsea fans after historic Barcelona win

Sport

Cuthbert sends message to Chelsea fans after historic Barcelona win

<p>The Champions League has so far been an elusive trophy for Emma Hayes</p>
Football

Why Barcelona remains the final frontier for Chelsea and Emma Hayes

<p>Lindsey Horan could hold the key to success for Lyon in the Women’s Champions League </p>
Football

Horan key as Lyon meet rivals PSG in Women’s Champions League semis

European football

Football

Xavi decries ‘maximum injustice’ after disallowed goal in El Clasico

<p>Real Madrid face Barcelona in a top-of-the-league showdown on Sunday </p>
Football

Is Real Madrid vs Barcelona on TV? Kick off time and how to watch

Football

Liverpool’s meek Europa League exit reveals wider Salah problem

Transfers

<p>Jamal Musiala is a shining light for Bayern Munich and Germany </p>
Football

Man City a step ahead of rivals in chase for Musiala

<p>Endrick, who will join Real Madrid this summer, is Brazil’s next top talent</p>
Football

How Brazil is feeding Europe and the Premier League with young talent

<p>Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the new co-owner of Manchester United</p>
Football

Ratcliffe explains Manchester United’s transfer strategy

<p>Victor Osimhen is being heavily linked with a move to Manchester United </p>
Football

Man Utd eye Osimhen but face major competition from one European giant

<p>Mason Greenwood is currently on loan at Getafe in Spain </p>
Football

Greenwood could make shock Manchester United return, hints Ratcliffe

<p>Kylian Mbappe’s future remains unclear</p>
Football

Mbappe’s next club: Real Madrid and five options for PSG superstar

<p>Kylian Mbappe is set to leave PSG in the summer </p>
Football

Arteta reveals Arsenal stance over Mbappe availability

<p>Kylian Mbappe is leaving Paris Saint-Germain after seven seasons </p>
Football

Mbappe tells PSG he is leaving the club

International football

Luke Shaw could be a key beneficiary if Euro 2024 squads increase (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Who could benefit if Euro 2024 squad sizes are increased to 26?

<p>The calls for Israel to be kicked out of Fifa are growing </p>
Football

Palestine FA demands Israel be kicked out of Fifa

Eric Dier believes he should be in the England squad (Nick Potts/PA)
Football

Dier playing ‘best football of career’ and wants spot at Euro 2024

Football League

<p>Haji Wright was Coventry’s hero against Wolves </p>
Football

Who is Haji Wright? The USA star lighting up the FA Cup at Coventry

<p>Arthur Okonkwo has enjoyed a standout season on loan from Arsenal </p>
Football

Wrexham consider permanent deal for Arsenal loan star Okonkwo

Football

Reynolds heralds wild ride as Wrexham earn second straight promotion

More news

<p>Ben White has signed a long-term contract at Arsenal (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
Sport

Delighted Ben White praises Arsenal unity after 5-0 Chelsea thrashing

Sport

Delighted Ben White praises Arsenal unity after 5-0 Chelsea thrashing

<p>Ben White has signed a long-term contract at Arsenal (Zac Goodwin/PA)</p>
Football

‘Men against boys’: Ferdinand blasts Chelsea after heavy Arsenal loss

<p>Diogo Jota has been ruled out for a further two weeks with injury</p>
Football

Liverpool’s title chances dealt a further blow with Jota injury update

<p>Antony has been criticised for his celebration after Manchester United’s win on Sunday</p>
Football

Antony explains celebration after Man Utd win over Coventry

<p>Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gestures on the touchline during the Emirates FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 21, 2024.</p>
Sport

Erik ten Hag hits back at journalists over ‘disgraceful’ comments

<p>Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag gestures on the touchline during the Emirates FA Cup semi-final match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday April 21, 2024.</p>
Sport

Erik ten Hag hits back at journalists over ‘disgraceful’ comments

<p>Cole Palmer has been in sensational form for Chelsea this season</p>
Football

Palmer a doubt for Chelsea’s London derby showdown with Arsenal

<p>Antony’s celebration did not fit the occasion</p>
Football

Ten Hag offers excuse for Antony’s celebration against Coventry

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