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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Sunday, May 4, 2025
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Arsenal’s hopes of building momentum ahead of their crucial midweek Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain were dashed, as Bournemouth came from behind to win at the Emirates Stadium and boost their own European ambitions.
Still on Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has challenged his squad to channel the frustration of Saturday’s defeat to Bournemouth into a positive response when they travel to France next week.
Ipswich battled back from two goals down to earn a draw against Everton in the hosts’ penultimate match at Goodison Park.
Aston Villa bounced back from their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Crystal Palace with a Premier League win over Fulham, boosting their hopes of a top-five finish.
Jamie Vardy scored his 199th goal for Leicester City to help the Foxes secure a 2-0 win over bottom-side Southampton at the King Power Stadium.
Pep Guardiola has admitted that replacing Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City will be “almost impossible” – but stopped short of suggesting the club should reconsider the midfielder’s departure.
Ralf Rangnick has asserted that Manchester United are now “significantly worse,” despite spending millions since his time at Old Trafford.
Harry Kane will have to wait a little longer for his first major trophy after Bayern Munich were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw by RB Leipzig.
Borussia Dortmund thrashed Wolfsburg 4-0 to strengthen their bid for Champions League qualification.
Barcelona came from behind to defeat Real Valladolid, extending their lead over Real Madrid to seven points at the top of La Liga.
Relegation-threatened Deportivo Alavés extended their unbeaten run to three games with a dull goalless draw against third-placed Atlético Madrid, who have now failed to win four of their last five LaLiga away matches.
League leaders Napoli moved a step closer to clinching the Serie A title with a 1-0 win over relegation-threatened Lecce on Saturday.
Inter Milan got the job done against Verona, securing a 1-0 win to close the gap to three points behind Napoli at the top of Serie A.
Ajax are reportedly prepared to sell Jorrel Hato this summer, with strong interest from Premier League giants Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool.
Arsenal have reportedly added Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman to their transfer shortlist but face stiff competition from Manchester United and Juventus.
Chelsea are the favourites to secure the signing of Lorient starlet Arthur Avom ahead of the summer transfer window.
Luis Diaz will enter discussions with Liverpool at the end of the season regarding the extension of his contract.
Still on Liverpool, the Reds could make a sensational move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 24, with the Brazilian reportedly open to leaving Spain.
Aston Villa have set their sights on FC Porto’s star striker Samu Aghehowa amid growing uncertainty over Marcus Rashford’s future at the club.
Manchester United, Chelsea, and Tottenham Hotspur are among several clubs interested in signing 20-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen.
That’s a wrap for today’s FC Daily Round-Up! Stay connected with us for the latest football news, match results, and breaking stories from around the world. Don’t forget to check back tomorrow for more updates as the action continues to unfold. Until then, keep the passion alive and enjoy the beautiful game! ⚽🔥 #FCDailyBriefing
