Also known as: title race · the Premier League · Premier League title
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 →
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 →
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 →
Roberto Di Matteo said it is "vital" that Chelsea add experienced players to improve consistency as the Premier League club struggles in sixth place after four straight defeats. Di Matteo, who managed Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012, also backed manager Liam Rosenior, saying allowances must be made given he only took over in January.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ex-Tottenham midfielder Edgar Davids told AFP that Spurs will struggle to avoid Premier League relegation due to "a lack of quality and a lack of management," though he welcomes the recent appointment of coach Roberto De Zerbi and believes the club should have signed players in the January transfer window.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side are "more than capable" of defeating Manchester City in a Premier League title showdown at the Etihad on Sunday, holding a six-point lead but having played one more game. Arteta called for his team to go for it with full belief against City, who have won the title the last two seasons and hold the chance to close the gap with convincing recent form.
19 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 1-0 aggregate victory, though the Gunners played below par and will face Atletico Madrid next. Despite the progression, Arsenal's recent struggles—including losses to Manchester City, Southampton, and Bournemouth—have raised questions about the team's character as they chase the Premier League title.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, completing a 4-0 aggregate win. Ousmane Dembele scored twice as PSG kept Liverpool, who finished fifth in the Premier League and trophyless, at arm's reach.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Mikel Arteta has rejected fatigue as an excuse for Arsenal's recent poor form, urging his side to beat Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter-final second leg despite injuries and a gruelling fixture schedule. Arsenal hold a 1-0 lead from the first leg and are also preparing for a crucial Premier League showdown against Manchester City on Sunday.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool trails Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 from their Champions League quarter-final first leg and must overturn the deficit at home on Tuesday. The Reds, struggling in the Premier League and sidelined from domestic cups, see the Champions League as their last hope for silverware this season, with captain Virgil van Dijk calling for "a special performance" and invoking memories of previous comebacks at Anfield.
14 April 2026 · The Namibian →