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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Burnley

Also known as: the Clarets · Clarets · the hosts

Burnley — English Premier League club relegated to the Championship after defeat to Manchester City in April 2026.

Sport

Arsenal-Man United Premier League clash weekend preview

The News

Arsenal hunt a fifth consecutive home win against Manchester United this weekend as they aim to maintain their title lead over faltering rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, who have failed to capitalize on the Gunners' recent 0-0 draws. Manchester City have not won in the Premier League since 2025 and suffered an embarrassing 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces potential exit if they fail to beat relegation-zone Burnley.

23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 23 January

  1. Arsenal-Man United Premier League clash weekend preview

    Arsenal hunt a fifth consecutive home win against Manchester United this weekend as they aim to maintain their title lead over faltering rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, who have failed to capitalize on the Gunners' recent 0-0 draws. Manchester City have not won in the Premier League since 2025 and suffered an embarrassing 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces potential exit if they fail to beat relegation-zone Burnley.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool after Egypt's AFCON campaign

    Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has returned to Merseyside after AFCON duty with Egypt and will be assessed ahead of the Champions League match against Marseille. Salah's return comes a month after departing amid a public dispute with head coach Arne Slot, during which he accused the club of throwing him "under the bus" and questioned his future at the club.

    21 January 2026 · New Era →

  2. Salah returns to Liverpool squad for Champions League trip

    Mohamed Salah has been named in Liverpool's 20-man squad for Wednesday's Champions League match against Marseille following his return from the Africa Cup of Nations. The return comes after Salah's recent public criticism of the club and manager Arne Slot, though Slot said the team had moved on from the controversy.

    21 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Champions League contenders fight for playoff spots as league phase tightens

    Real Madrid, Liverpool, Inter Milan, and Barcelona are among Europe's major clubs facing crucial Champions League matches this week to secure direct qualification to the knockout phase or avoid additional playoff rounds. The top eight teams qualify directly for the last 16, while teams ranked ninth to 24th must play two-legged playoffs.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. Manchester United exits FA Cup after Brighton defeat

    Interim manager Darren Fletcher said Sunday's 2-1 FA Cup third-round loss to Brighton exposed the fragile nature of Manchester United's squad. Fletcher called on the experienced players to dig deep, battle and rebuild confidence as United pursue a Champions League qualification spot in the Premier League.

    13 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 9 January

  1. Darren Fletcher to manage Manchester United against Brighton

    Interim boss Darren Fletcher confirmed he will lead Manchester United in their FA Cup match against Brighton on Sunday, following a 2-2 draw with Burnley in his first match after Ruben Amorim's sacking. Fletcher expressed satisfaction with his team's attacking display despite the draw, noting they created 30 shots but failed to convert enough chances.

    9 January 2026 · New Era →

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