Football

Arsenal beat already-relegated Burnley 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium thanks to Kai Havertz’s set-piece header, moving to the brink of the Premier League title. A late flashpoint—Havertz avoiding a red card after a high challenge—added tension to a nervy night in north London.

Reigan Heskey struck a late winner as Manchester City’s Under-18s beat Manchester United 2-1 in a landmark FA Youth Cup final, watched by senior figures from both clubs and marked by standout goals, contentious refereeing calls and a decisive moment of quality.

Tottenham’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United left them only two points above the relegation zone with two matches remaining, after Mathys Tel’s opener was cancelled out by a VAR-awarded penalty in a tense Premier League afternoon.

A late West Ham equaliser against Arsenal was initially awarded before being overturned after an extended VAR review for a foul on goalkeeper David Raya. The decision prompted strong reactions from pundits, managers and players, while carrying significant implications for both ends of the Premier League table.

Hull City and Millwall drew 0-0 in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final at the MKM Stadium, with Ryan Leonard’s late effort ruled out for a foul in the build-up. The tie now moves to The Den for Monday night’s second leg.

Aston Villa produced a commanding 4-0 win over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park to overturn a first-leg deficit and book a place in the Europa League final, with Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia and John McGinn on the scoresheet.

Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 away at Bayern Munich to progress 6-5 on aggregate and book a Champions League final meeting with Arsenal on May 30, after an early Ousmane Dembele goal set the tone for a controlled away performance.

Arsenal have reached only the second Champions League final in their history, capping a pivotal 24 hours in which they also benefited from dropped points by Manchester City in the Premier League title race. With key players returning and a defence delivering clean sheets, Mikel Arteta’s side head into the run-in with renewed energy and conviction.

Phil Foden and Manchester City have agreed terms in principle on a new four-year deal that would keep him at the club until 2030, with an option for a further year. The agreement comes after a standout 2023/24 campaign but a more difficult season in which he has lost his status as a regular starter and faced scrutiny at international level.

Kobbie Mainoo scored a dramatic winner as Manchester United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford, a result that secures Champions League football next season. The match swung from a United two-goal lead to a Liverpool comeback before Mainoo settled a breathless Premier League contest late on.