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Manchester City beats Crystal Palace 4-1 in rout
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Rayan Cherki scored a double as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 on Friday, with Erling Haaland also scoring in City's dominant display.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
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Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace — English football club that won the UEFA Conference League in 2026, defeating Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the final.
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- June 2026
The Namibian
Crystal Palace defender Munoz scored the winning goal
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“Crystal Palace defender Munoz made up for his first-half miss when his shot was deflected past a wrong-footed Mpasi.”
Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts- May 2026
The Namibian
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final
Source
“Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig on Wednesday to secure the club's first European trophy in their history.”
Mateta fires Palace to Conference League glory in Glasner farewellThe Namibian
Crystal Palace were stripped of their right to play in the Europa League due to multi-club ownership rules
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“But UEFA stripped Palace's right to play in the competition due to multi-club ownership rules and they started in the Conference League instead.”
Europa League demotion fueling Palace’s European run, says GlasnerThe Namibian
Crystal Palace beat Manchester City in last year's FA Cup
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“In addition to last year's FA Cup victory over Manchester City, Palace beat defending Premier League champions Liverpool in the Charity Shield to open this season.”
Europa League demotion fueling Palace’s European run, says GlasnerThe Namibian
Crystal Palace beat Liverpool in the Charity Shield
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“In addition to last year's FA Cup victory over Manchester City, Palace beat defending Premier League champions Liverpool in the Charity Shield to open this season.”
Europa League demotion fueling Palace’s European run, says Glasner- February 2026
The Namibian
Crystal Palace beat 10-man Wolves 1-0 with Evann Guessand's 90th-minute goal
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“Crystal Palace eased the rising discontent at Selhurst Park with just a second win in 16 games.”
Arsenal's Eze sinks Spurs again, Liverpool late show floors Forest
Saturday 29 August
Manchester City beats Crystal Palace 4-1 in rout
Rayan Cherki scored a double as Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 on Friday, with Erling Haaland also scoring in City's dominant display.
29 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 27 August
Savio scores on Spurs debut in 5-1 League Cup win
Tottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 21 August
Arsenal defeat Coventry 3-0 in Premier League season opener
Arsenal opened their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka, and Martin Odegaard.
21 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 26 June
Dembele scores hat-trick in France's 4-1 World Cup win
Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1, with Dembele opening in the seventh minute, scoring again on 20 minutes, and completing the hat-trick in the 32nd—one of the earliest in World Cup history. France advanced as Group I winners with nine points and 10 goals in three matches.
26 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 24 June
Colombia advances to World Cup knockout rounds with 1-0 win
Colombia defeated DR Congo 1-0 on Tuesday, with Daniel Munoz scoring in the 76th minute, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage and moving to the top of Group K with six points.
24 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 15 June
Japan and Netherlands draw 2-2 in World Cup opener
Japan scored an 89th-minute equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in their World Cup opener in Texas, with both teams twice trading goals in an entertaining second half.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 28 May
Crystal Palace wins first European trophy in Conference League final
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored as Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano 1-0 in the UEFA Conference League final to secure the club's first European trophy, with departing manager Oliver Glasner claiming his third trophy in two and a half years at the club.
28 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 26 May
Glasner urges Palace to win Conference League final
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says defeating Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League final would atone for their Europa League demotion due to UEFA multi-club ownership rules, and return them to the competition they "deserved" to play in this season.
26 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 25 May
Mohamed Salah bids emotional farewell after nine years at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, leaving as the club's third-highest goalscorer of all-time with 257 goals after nine years at Anfield. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger provided an assist for Curtis Jones before being substituted.
25 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 23 May
English Premier League season concludes with survival battles
Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 21 May
Arsenal ends 22-year Premier League title drought
Arsenal has been crowned 2025/26 English Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1–1 with Bournemouth, confirming the title with one match remaining. The victory marks the club's first league title since the 2003/04 season and has sparked celebrations among Arsenal supporters in Namibia and worldwide.
21 May 2026 · New Era →
Tuesday 19 May
Pep Guardiola set to leave Manchester City this season
Pep Guardiola is reported to step down as Manchester City manager after the club's final match against Aston Villa, ending a decade in charge during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is reportedly lined up to replace him.
19 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 18 May
Arsenal leads Premier League by five points after Burnley victory
Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 16 May
Semenyo's back-flick goal secures Man City FA Cup final victory
Antoine Semenyo scored a late back-flick finish to give Manchester City a 1-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea at Wembley, clinching City's eighth FA Cup triumph and second silverware of the season.
16 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 10 May
Arsenal near Premier League title after West Ham win
Arsenal beat West Ham 1-0 to move five points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race, with a controversial VAR decision ruling out West Ham's late equaliser. Aston Villa drew 2-2 with Burnley, slipping further behind in the Champions League chase.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Guardiola praises Doku's outstanding form in Man City win
Pep Guardiola praised Jeremy Doku's "outstanding" performance after the winger scored in Manchester City's 3-0 victory over Brentford, keeping them two points behind Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
10 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 6 May
Arsenal reaches Champions League final after 20 years
Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the Champions League semi-final second leg, with Bukayo Saka scoring late in the first half to send the team to the final in Budapest on May 30 for the first time since 2006.
6 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 4 May
Manchester City draws with Everton; Arsenal closer to title
Jeremy Doku's stoppage-time goal earned Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but the side's second-half collapse leaves Arsenal five points clear with three games remaining and a 22-year Premier League title drought within reach.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 25 April
Arsenal reclaim Premier League top spot with Newcastle victory
Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham won 1-0 against Wolves for their first victory in 2026 under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, easing relegation pressure in a tight battle at the table's bottom.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 24 April
Arsenal and Manchester City lock on points with five games left
Arsenal and Manchester City are tied on 70 points with identical goal differences as they battle for the Premier League title with five games remaining, while Tottenham fight to avoid relegation for the first time in nearly 50 years.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
Arsenal face Manchester City in Premier League title showdown
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 6 April
Leeds reach FA Cup semi-finals after dramatic West Ham penalty shootout
Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years by defeating West Ham United 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Leading 2-0 late in the match, Leeds conceded twice in stoppage time before winning through goalkeeper Lucas Perri's crucial saves in the shootout.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 30 March
France defeats Colombia 3-1 in friendly ahead of World Cup
Desire Doue scored twice as France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly in the United States on Sunday, with captain Kylian Mbappe limited to a late substitute appearance. The victory gave France a second win over South American opposition in four days as preparation for the World Cup.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 13 March
English Premier League title and relegation races tighten
Arsenal moves closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years with a seven-point lead over Manchester City, while struggling Tottenham face Liverpool fighting relegation after winning just once in their last 11 league matches. Manchester United and Aston Villa clash for crucial Champions League qualification places as the weekend's fixtures could significantly reshape the season's outcome.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 5 March
Arsenal lead Premier League by seven points after City draw
Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the English Premier League after Bukayo Saka's goal secured a 1-0 win against Brighton, while second-placed Manchester City was held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest.
5 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 4 March
Liverpool loses 2-1 to bottom-placed Wolves in stoppage time
Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves, with Andre scoring a stoppage-time winner after Mohamed Salah had equalized. The loss, inflicted by the Premier League's bottom club, has damaged Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes and raised questions about manager Arne Slot's future.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 March
Manchester United beats Palace to climb third; Spurs suffer
Benjamin Sesko scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 to move into third place in the Premier League, while Tottenham lost 2-1 at Fulham and remain just four points above the relegation zone.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 February
Arsenal face Chelsea in title showdown as City hunt them
Premier League leaders Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday with a five-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand and vow to keep fighting for the title. Tottenham face relegation fears and cannot afford another loss in their battle to stay up.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 23 February
Arsenal beats Tottenham 4-1 with Eze double in title race
Eberechi Eze scored twice as Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday to restore a five-point lead in the Premier League title race. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest with a 97th-minute goal from Alexis Mac Allister.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 February
Arsenal faces Tottenham with Premier League title pressure mounting
Arsenal travel to Tottenham for the north London derby seeking to halt a slump that has seen them drop points in their last two matches, while Manchester City prepares to pile pressure on the leaders with a win against Newcastle. Bukayo Saka has pledged Arsenal will eventually "get over the line" after successive draws left them five points clear but vulnerable to City's challenge.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →