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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Leeds

Also known as: Leeds United · The Yorkshire club · Daniel Farke's Leeds

Leeds United — football club that advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals in 2026 after defeating West Ham on penalties.

Sport

Manchester City edge Arsenal atop Premier League

The News

Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.

23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Manchester City edge Arsenal atop Premier League

    Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.

    23 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 22 April

  1. Chelsea fires manager Rosenior after five-match losing streak

    Chelsea sacked manager Liam Rosenior after less than four months in charge, following five consecutive Premier League defeats—the club's worst such run since 1912. Assistant Calum McFarlane will take over as caretaker for the remainder of the season.

    22 April 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 17 April

  1. 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

Saturday 11 April

  1. West Ham beats Wolves 4-0 as Tottenham enters relegation zone

    West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves, with goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos. The result pushed Tottenham into the bottom three for the first time since August 2015.

    11 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 6 April

  1. 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

Sunday 5 April

  1. Haaland hat-trick sends Manchester City to FA Cup semis

    Erling Haaland scored three goals as Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Etihad Stadium, reaching the semi-finals for an eighth consecutive season. Liverpool's heavy loss, combined with Mohamed Salah's penalty miss, piled further pressure on manager Arne Slot as the club struggles with just two wins in their last seven matches.

    5 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 21 March

  1. Tuchel names England squad ahead of World Cup selection

    England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.

    21 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 20 March

  1. English Premier League clubs fight for survival and Champions League places

    Tottenham face a critical match against fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday as relegation fears intensify, while Chelsea seek to bounce back from a heavy Champions League elimination and climb back into the top four. Liverpool, revitalized after a dominant European win, also battle to maintain Champions League qualification pace.

    20 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 13 March

  1. 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

Friday 6 March

  1. Arsenal, Chelsea face FA Cup fifth-round tests

    Arsenal visit Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in FA Cup fifth-round action, with the Premier League sides seeking to avoid upsets. Liverpool bid to avenge a 2-1 loss at Wolves on Friday.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian

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