Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Premier League Title Race Heats Up

Manchester City steamrolled Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, a result that sent the Premier League title race into high gear and left manager Paul Merson calling Chelsea's performance "cringeworthy" Merson labelled Chelsea. City goalscorer Jeremy Doku subsequently declared the "title race is on" Doku declares title ahead of their crucial clash with leaders Arsenal next weekend, while Wayne Rooney asserted that City already hold the psychological edge over the Gunners Rooney says City. Arsenal's own title credentials faced scrutiny after a shock loss where Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli earned poor 4/10 ratings Arsenal ratings dropped, leading Gary Neville to advise Arteta’s side they must "swim against the tide" Neville says Arsenal to maintain their lead.

Manchester United's Turmoil & Carrick's Reaction

Manchester United endured a difficult weekend, suffering a 2-1 home defeat to Leeds United which dealt a major blow to their Champions League qualification hopes and marked Michael Carrick's first home loss in charge Leeds shock Man Utd. The match saw defender Lisandro Martinez sent off in the 56th minute for pulling the hair of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, a decision Carrick later slammed as "one of the worst I've seen" Carrick slams refereeing. Despite the immediate uncertainty surrounding his own role, Carrick confirmed he is actively planning the squad for the 2026-27 season Carrick plans ahead, even as he anticipates Kobbie Mainoo is "getting closer" to signing a new contract Carrick says Mainoo.

Tottenham's Relegation Fears Deepen

Tottenham Hotspur's season appears to be crumbling as captain Cristian Romero was ruled out for the remainder of the campaign due to a knee injury Spurs captain Romero, following a loss at Sunderland that dropped them into the relegation zone. Jamie Carragher stated the team "look like they're going down" Carragher believes Spurs after Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge, with Romero’s tears at the Stadium of Light potentially becoming the defining image of their disappointing season Romero's tears symbolize. Amid the crisis, reports suggest Spurs are in advanced talks to secure a free transfer for Liverpool defender Andy Robertson this summer Tottenham in talks.

Scottish Premiership Title Race Intensity

The Scottish Premiership title race remains gripping as Rangers defeated Falkirk 6-3 in a nine-goal thriller Rangers stun Falkirk, keeping the heat on leaders Heart of Midlothian, who themselves secured a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over Motherwell Hearts seal late win. The gap at the top remains three points, meaning the title could potentially be decided on goal difference Thrilling Scottish title, while Celtic kept pace by securing a narrow 1-0 win against St Mirren Celtic earn narrow victory. Fan disorder was also reported, as Falkirk condemned sectarian chanting during their defeat by Rangers Falkirk condemn disorder.

European Quarterfinal Action & Upsets

In the UEFA Champions League, Lamine Yamal is seeking motivation from LeBron James as Barcelona prepares to overturn a deficit against Atlético Madrid in their quarterfinal second leg Yamal inspired by LeBron, with the teenager already being lauded as potentially the world’s best player Why Lamine Yamal. Meanwhile, Arne Slot stated that Liverpool will take necessary risks against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield, believing the squad can "do special things" Slot says Liverpool, with young academy graduate Rio Ngumoha, who earned a 9/10 rating against Fulham, potentially being key to that comeback Teen Ngumoha’s display. In continental rugby, Glasgow Warriors' bid for a first-ever Champions Cup semi-final ended in a narrow 22-19 defeat by RC Toulon Glasgow's dream ends.

International Coaching & Transfer Rumours

Ghana has appointed Carlos Queiroz as the new head coach of their senior national team as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup campaign Ghana hires Queiroz, while Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed optimism that Neymar still has time to regain full fitness for the tournament Ancelotti believes Neymar. In club transfer speculation, Bayern Munich has expressed interest in Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon Bayern interest in Gordon, while both Bayern and Barcelona are competing for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão Bayern, Barça eye Leão. Furthermore, former Arsenal player Thomas Partey has formally entered not guilty pleas to two new allegations of rape Partey enters pleas.

AFC & Asian Football Updates

Iranian club Tractor confirmed on Monday that they will proceed with their AFC Champions League Elite round of 16 fixture in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, despite the current geopolitical climate in the Middle East Iran's Traktor lands. Separately, Cristiano Ronaldo scored during Al Nassr's 2-0 victory over Al Okhdood on Saturday, extending the Saudi Pro League leaders' record winning streak to 28 matches Ronaldo scores as Al Nassr.

Women's Football & International Setbacks

England midfielder Keira Walsh is set to earn her 100th cap against world champions Spain at Wembley, with defender Leah Williamson also racing against time to be fit for the showdown Walsh set for 100th. On the coaching front, Marie-Louise Eta has made history by becoming the first female head coach appointed in any of Europe's top five men's leagues after taking the helm at Union Berlin Eta becomes first female. In tragic news from Ghana, a footballer was killed after masked gunmen opened fire on the team bus returning from a match Ghanaian footballer killed.

EFL & Lower League Developments

In the EFL Championship, Ipswich Town recorded a vital 2-0 away victory over Norwich City—their first win at Carrow Road in two decades—to retake second place and bolster their automatic promotion chances Ipswich win at Norwich, while Tom Brady teased Wrexham owners after Birmingham defeated the Welsh side 2-0, puncturing their playoff hopes Brady teases Wrexham owners. Jack Wilshere secured his first managerial trophy as Luton Town defeated Stockport 3-1 in the EFL Trophy final Wilshere lands first trophy.