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Premier League

Also known as: the Premier League · Premier League title · Namibian Rugby Premier League · Debmarine Namibia Premier League · Debmarine Namibia Premiership

2023-10-132026-06-08

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  1. April 2026
  2. The Namibian

    The Premier League leaders have seen their quadruple and treble bids shattered by a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City in the League Cup final and now the limp loss to Southampton.

    Arteta demands Arsenal response after FA Cup shocker at Southampton
  3. The Namibian

    Liverpool, who have just two wins in their last seven matches in all competitions, are fifth in the Premier League and far from certain to qualify for next season’s Champions League.

    Haaland treble destroys Liverpool as Man City reach FA Cup semis
  4. The Namibian

    Tottenham sit just one point outside the relegation zone with seven games of the Premier League season remaining.

    Tottenham appoint De Zerbi in battle for Premier League survival
  5. March 2026
  6. The Namibian

    More than three-quarters of Premier League fans would like to see VAR scrapped and even more believe it has a detrimental impact on the matchday experience, according to a survey by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA).

    Premier League fans back call to scrap VAR
  7. The Namibian

    Mohamed Salah’s long goodbye from Liverpool signals the end of a glorious era and leaves the Premier League giants facing another expensive rebuild.

    Salah's long goodbye brings curtain down on golden era for Liverpool
  8. The Namibian

    After failing to win silverware last season and falling well behind Arsenal in this season’s Premier League title race, this was a vital success for City, coming just days after their Champions League last-16 exit against Real Madrid.

    Man City win League Cup as O'Reilly sinks Arsenal after Kepa blunder
  9. The Namibian

    Champions Liverpool had slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton in the early kick-off — their 10th loss of a dismal Premier League title defence.

    Liverpool, Chelsea slip up in Champions League race
  10. The Namibian

    United, who have missed out on the Champions League in the past two seasons, remained third in the Premier League and stretched their advantage over sixth-placed Chelsea to seven points.

    Man Utd held by Bournemouth after Maguire sees red
  11. The Namibian

    fore the US, it’s the last chance also for me to get to know new players, to learn about new players.” Maguire, 33, and Mainoo, 20, last played for England in September 2024 but have been rewarded for United’s recent good form, which has lifted them to third in the Premier League

    England stars have ‘last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel
  12. The Namibian

    The Gunners are on course for an unprecedented quadruple, nine points clear of second-placed City in the Premier League and with favourable quarter-final draws in the Champions League and FA Cup.

    Arsenal must prove they are winners in League Cup final, says Arteta

Sunday 31 May

  1. Arsenal celebrates Premier League title with London bus parade

    Arsenal fans gathered in north London for a bus parade celebrating the club's first Premier League title since 2004. The celebration came after the team won the league on 19 May, though their hopes for a Champions League double were ended by a loss to Paris St Germain.

    31 May 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 29 May

  1. Arsenal seek Champions League title, face PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal are attempting to win their first Champions League trophy by facing defending champion Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday. PSG, who won the trophy 14 years after Qatar Sports Investments took over the club, are favourites to defend after Luis Enrique rebuilt the side following the departures of Messi, Neymar and Mbappe, while Arsenal are returning to Europe's biggest stage for the first time since their 2006 final loss to Barcelona.

    29 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 26 May

  1. Arsenal's defence meets PSG's attack in Champions League style

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain meet in Saturday's Champions League final in a clash of styles—PSG with continental attacking prowess against Mikel Arteta's pragmatic, defensive Arsenal, who have conceded only six goals in 14 matches while PSG have let in 22.

    26 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 24 May

  1. Manchester United's Fernandes breaks Premier League assist record

    Bruno Fernandes set a new outright Premier League record with 21 assists in a single season when he provided the ball for Patrick Dorgu's goal against Brighton on the final day of the campaign. The Portuguese midfielder also scored in the match and was named Premier League Player of the Season.

    24 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Chelsea beats Tottenham 2-1 in Premier League clash

    Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday, leaving Roberto De Zerbi's side in danger of relegation from the Premier League with one game remaining. Spurs face Everton in their final match on Sunday, with a draw likely sufficient for survival given their superior goal difference.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal won their 14th English title after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending a drought since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 season. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former City assistant under Pep Guardiola, has restored the club to title contention after it finished 24 points behind City just four years ago.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

  3. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

  4. Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years

    Arsenal clinched the Premier League title after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a 22-year wait for a top-flight championship and a six-year trophy drought under manager Mikel Arteta.

    20 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. World Cup football differs fundamentally from elite club competition

    The article examines how international football differs from club football, citing the absence of a transfer market and the pragmatic constraints on national team coaches who must work with available players and fewer high-profile matches.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

  2. Pep Guardiola reportedly leaving Manchester City after decade

    Pep Guardiola is reportedly in his final days as Manchester City manager after a decade in charge, during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. The 55-year-old Catalan has reshaped English football with City's unprecedented run of success, though the club has made no official announcement.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

  3. 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

  1. 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

  2. Tottenham manager urges courage in Chelsea Premier League survival bid

    Roberto De Zerbi has urged his Tottenham team to play with "courage and pride" as they seek to secure Premier League survival in Tuesday's match at Chelsea. With two games left, Spurs are two points clear of 18th-placed West Ham with a game in hand, and a point against Chelsea would realistically secure their survival.

    18 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, left Real Madrid after seven months and takes over a club that has spent over one billion pounds on players since 2022 but won no domestic trophy in eight seasons.

    17 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 16 May

  1. 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

  1. 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

  2. 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

Friday 8 May

  1. Rugby Premier League resumes after death of former Unam captain

    The Namibian Rugby Premier League continues this weekend under a shadow following the death of former FNB Unam captain Graham April in a car accident last Friday. A minute's silence will be held at all matches, and a memorial service will be held at Unam Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

    8 May 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 7 May

  1. Bayern Munich eliminated from Champions League by PSG

    Bayern Munich lost 1-1 at home to PSG in the Champions League semi-final second leg, eliminating them 6-5 on aggregate. Coach Vincent Kompany said he was already motivated to return to the competition next season.

    7 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal seek first Champions League final since 2006

    Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will play like "beasts" against Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, with the Gunners seeking to reach the final for the first time since 2006 after a 1-1 draw in the first leg.

    5 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest meet in Europa League semi-final

    Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, both former European champions from the late 1970s and early 1980s, face off in the Europa League semi-final. Villa are on course for a Premier League return to Europe's top competition, while Forest remain at relegation risk but are unbeaten in eight games under manager Vitor Pereira.

    29 April 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Man United beats Brentford to strengthen Champions League push

    Manchester United defeated Brentford 2-1 on Monday to move within two points of securing Champions League qualification, with goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko. The win extended United's lead over sixth place to 11 points, with interim boss Michael Carrick's side needing just two points from their last four matches to ensure their return to Europe's elite competition.

    28 April 2026 · The Namibian

Monday 27 April

  1. Kane's team-first approach driving Bayern toward Champions League final

    Harry Kane has been instrumental in Bayern Munich's pursuit of the Champions League title, combining back-to-back Bundesliga wins with crucial goals in knockout stages, including strikes against Real Madrid. Kane, who has 53 goals in 45 games this season, faces holders Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final with the first leg in Paris on Tuesday, with the final in Budapest in May.

    27 April 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 25 April

  1. Manchester City beats Southampton 2-1 in FA Cup semi-final

    Manchester City came from behind to defeat Southampton 2-1 and reach the FA Cup final, with Nico Gonzalez's late strike sealing their place and keeping alive hopes of a domestic treble. The victory ends Southampton's 20-game unbeaten run.

    25 April 2026 · The Namibian

  2. 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

  1. 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

Thursday 23 April

  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

Tuesday 21 April

  1. Chelsea needs experienced players, Di Matteo tells media

    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

  2. Former Spurs player Davids warns of relegation risk

    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

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