Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Premier League Turmoil & Title Race

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick slammed the decision to send off Lisandro Martinez during their shocking 1-2 home defeat to Leeds United, labeling the call "one of the worst" he has ever witnessed, which contributed to his first home loss in charge suffered Monday night. This result, which saw Leeds secure their first Premier League win at Old Trafford in over 23 years thanks to a brace from Noah Okafor writing himself into folklore, throws United’s immediate future into question as Carrick now faces a defensive crisis ahead of a crucial match against Chelsea on Saturday evening. Meanwhile, the ongoing title fight remains incredibly tight, with Manchester City closing in on Arsenal, prompting taunts from City supporters who sense a potential collapse from the league leaders.

The monumental 2-1 victory for Leeds United over United provides a priceless lifeline in their battle against relegation, with pundit Jamie Carragher suggesting the result will send a shiver down the spine of their rivals fighting to stay up. The performance leaves Michael Carrick's squad searching for answers regarding their ability to convert chances as the season nears its conclusion after the Leeds encounter, intensifying scrutiny on the manager's early tenure. Further analysis of the weekend's action saw Troy Deeney release his latest Premier League team of the week, giving players a chance to see if their performances warranted inclusion.

Continental & Global Football

In Asian continental competition, Iranian club Tractor confirmed they will proceed with their AFC Champions League Elite round of 16 fixture in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, despite the ongoing volatile geopolitical situation in the Middle East following their Monday arrival. Elsewhere, attention shifts to the Champions League quarterfinals where Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal vowed that his side will fight to the end against Atletico Madrid, suggesting their current tie is far from decided. Separately, Scottish Premiership side Falkirk issued condemnations regarding fan disorder and alleged sectarian chanting that marred their recent 6-3 defeat to Rangers last weekend. Rumors circulating in the European transfer market suggest a prominent Newcastle United player is currently engaged in transfer discussions with Bayern Munich according to Tuesday's papers.