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Key events
Here’s some morning reading for you, previewing the two biggest games of the day:
Arne Slot maintains composure even if Liverpool clinches the title today. The Dutch coach deserves ample praise for transforming Liverpool back into champions without major acquisitions. However, as he noted, exuberance isn’t his approach. While he might keep his celebrations subdued, the atmosphere around Anfield promises to be electrifying.
“Winning the title with Feyenoord was enjoyable, but I didn’t make a scene,” Slot remarked. “I felt a deep sense of happiness which I shared with those around me and the fans. Being the loudest one in the celebration isn’t my style.”
Regarding the achievement, Slot observed, “Judgment of the season’s success is up to others. I prefer to evaluate the performance alongside my staff and the medical team—they deserve substantial credit for their contributions throughout the season.”
Updated at 09.45 CEST
Today’s main headlines
Liverpool is set to secure the Premier League title (marking their 20th league win and second since 1992) with at least a draw at home against Tottenham.
The Women’s Champions League semi-finals present challenging tasks for both Chelsea and Arsenal, who face first-leg deficits in their second-leg matches.
Manchester United aims to secure their first victory against Bournemouth since the 2022-23 season, hoping for just their fifth away win in the league this term.
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Updated at 09.45 CEST
Where to begin? Liverpool certainly takes center stage in today’s coverage, but it’s also valuable to recap the thrilling events from yesterday’s action-packed day of football. It was filled with dramatic moments.
Crystal Palace secured their place in the FA Cup final, thanks to standout performances from Ebere Eze and two goals from Ismaïla Sarr. Meanwhile, Barcelona emerged victorious in Spain’s Copa del Rey, triumphing over Real Madrid in an exhilarating extra-time match. The Premier League saw wins from Newcastle, Chelsea, Brighton, Fulham, and Wolves, while Celtic celebrated their impressive 55th Scottish league title. Additionally, in a significant shift in Welsh football, Wrexham earned promotion to the Championship—marking their third consecutive promotion—while Cardiff faced relegation to League One.
Did I miss anything crucial? Quite possibly. It was truly an eventful day.
Updated at 09.28 CEST
Preamble
Good morning, and welcome to our matchday live blog, where we’ll set the stage for all the day’s matches while providing updates from our reporters at various locations, along with reactions to yesterday’s events. All attention turns to Anfield, where Liverpool is on the brink of potentially securing their 20th league title—if they can at least draw against Tottenham Hotspur. Concurrently, Manchester City will face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup semi-final, competing for a chance to meet Crystal Palace at Wembley next month. Speaking of which, what a remarkable win it was for the Eagles over Aston Villa yesterday!
Additionally, Bournemouth will host Manchester United in the league at 2 PM, alongside the Women’s Champions League semi-final second legs (with Chelsea trailing 1-4 against Barcelona and Lyon leading Arsenal 2-1 on aggregate). There will also be a Q&A session with our women’s football correspondent, Tom Garry, later today.
Feel free to send in your questions and comments while enjoying today’s football from wherever you are. Last Friday, we even heard from Liverpool fans tuning in from Bolivia. It’s truly a monumental day for Reds fans around the world.
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