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Evanilson secures Bournemouth’s impressive victory over Arsenal
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Tielemans helps Villa stay in the European race as Fulham struggles
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Hirst and Ipswich ruin Everton’s farewell celebration
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Vardy boosts Leicester, leaving Southampton with just 11 points
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Farke expresses pride in Leeds, but Luton faces more challenges post-relegation
Welcome to our live updates on a Sunday filled with significant football action. We’ll delve into the latest news and match previews leading up to today’s games. Kicking off at midday, Emillia Hawkins will update us on the WSL, highlighting the Manchester derby’s implications for European spots, along with a look at the Merseyside derby, which revolves more around local pride. The action will run through to the end of the Premier League champions Liverpool’s match against Chelsea.
Today marks the latest Old Firm clash in the Scottish Premiership. We’ll also have a Scottish football Q&A with Ewan Murray at 10:30 AM. Feel free to submit your questions via matchday.live@theguardian.com or drop comments below.
Here’s a look at some key matches we’ll be following:
WSL
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Liverpool vs. Everton (noon)
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Manchester United vs. Manchester City (noon)
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Crystal Palace vs. Leicester City (2 PM)
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Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea (2:15 PM)
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West Ham vs. Aston Villa (3 PM)
Premier League
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Brentford vs. Manchester United (2 PM)
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Brighton vs. Newcastle (2 PM)
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West Ham vs. Tottenham (2 PM)
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Chelsea vs. Liverpool (4:30 PM)
Scottish Premiership
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Rangers vs. Celtic (noon)
La Liga
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Real Madrid vs. Celta Vigo (1 PM)
Serie A
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Empoli vs. Lazio (11:30 AM)
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Monza vs. Atalanta (2 PM)
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Roma vs. Fiorentina (5 PM)
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Bologna vs. Juventus (7:45 PM)
A comprehensive fixture list can be found here.
Ahead of the Premier League match, where Newcastle and Brighton need wins for European qualification, Eddie Howe emphasizes that developing Sandro Tonali as a playmaker is his “most significant decision.”
Howe mentioned, “Joelinton, Guimarães, and Tonali have strong chemistry off the pitch, but it was tricky to integrate them on the field until they switched roles. The balance within the team is crucial; it has allowed us to enhance our play.”
In the aftermath of their title win, Liverpool looks ahead to their final four games, providing opportunities for players like Bradley, Endo, Elliott, Quansah, and Chiesa to make an impact in the team’s specific rotation. Andy Hunter notes that while the celebrations continue, thoughts are already shifting toward next season. “It’s the end of the season,” he remarked.
I mean, there’s a lot happening today, so let’s stay tuned.
