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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Sunday, April 20, 2025
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Mikel Arteta has firmly stated that Arsenal will not allow Liverpool the chance to be crowned Premier League champions on Easter Sunday.
Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo scored twice to dent Brighton’s hopes of qualifying for European competition next season.
More on Brighton, defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who was stretchered off during the 4-2 defeat to Brentford, was taken to hospital as a precaution. He has since been discharged and is now on his way back to Brighton.
Bournemouth missed the opportunity to close the gap on the Premier League’s top seven after being held to a draw by 10-man Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Lesley Ugochukwu scored a stoppage-time equaliser as bottom-side Southampton earned a thoroughly deserved point against West Ham.
More on West Ham, Niclas Füllkrug lashed out at his teammates for failing to execute head coach Graham Potter’s game plan, after a stoppage-time equaliser from bottom-side Southampton secured a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.
Aston Villa delivered a sensational display to beat Newcastle United at Villa Park, laying down a marker in the race for a top-five finish and Champions League qualification.
Still on Aston Villa, Ollie Watkins revealed he was ‘fuming’ after being benched by manager Unai Emery for their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester City stayed on course for Champions League qualification with a late double to secure victory over Everton.
More on Manchester City, manager Pep Guardiola admitted that Champions League qualification is now in his side’s hands after the Premier League champions secured a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
Raphinha’s 98th-minute penalty sealed a dramatic victory for Barcelona in a thrilling seven-goal clash against a resilient Celta Vigo, as they continue their push for the La Liga title.
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to depart as Real Madrid head coach, with the Brazil national team emerging as his most likely destination.
Atlético Madrid’s already slim hopes of winning La Liga were all but extinguished following a dismal 1-0 defeat to relegation-threatened UD Las Palmas.
A second-half header from Scott McTominay secured a 1-0 win for Napoli against relegation-threatened Monza, keeping their Serie A title hopes alive.
An early goal from Eldor Shomurodov, set up by Matías Soulé, was enough for Roma to edge past Verona and keep their European qualification hopes alive.
England captain Harry Kane netted his 24th Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayern Munich moved closer to securing the German title with a commanding win at Heidenheim.
Leipzig’s bid for a third consecutive Bundesliga win under new coach Zsolt Lőw was dramatically thwarted by a resilient Holstein Kiel side battling for survival.
Union Berlin and VfB Stuttgart made history on Saturday, becoming the first Bundesliga match to feature eight goals before halftime.
The Black Satellites concluded their preparations for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 victory over Inter Allies at the Accra Sports Stadium.
More on the Black Satellites, the team left Accra for Cairo on Saturday after completing their preparations with a victory over Inter Allies on Friday.
Nations FC head coach Kasim Ocansey Mingle has expressed confidence in his team’s ability to face Asante Kotoko in their upcoming Ghana Premier League Week 28 clash.
In a thrilling Malta Guinness Women’s Premier League relegation play-off at Teshie McDan Park, Halifax Queens narrowly defeated Faith Ladies 2-1.
Elsewhere in Africa, Morocco have been crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations following a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Mali.
Liverpool are expected to make significant changes to their squad this summer, and one of the key alterations will be in the striker position.
Dean Huijsen could be set to turn down a move to Real Madrid, with the young defender setting a deadline for his transfer decision as Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United intensify their interest.
Manchester City will intensify their pursuit of Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa following another injury setback for their current No. 1, Ederson.
Barcelona sporting director Deco has hinted at positive talks regarding a contract renewal for goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny.
Europe’s most in-demand striker, Viktor Gyökeres, is reportedly leaning towards a move to Arsenal over Chelsea.
Manchester City’s search for a long-term Kevin De Bruyne replacement could reportedly lead them to Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White, according to a new report.
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