May 2, 2026 - it should be a day of pure pride and celebration in Leicester, nothing but touching tributes to Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez, N'Golo Kante and every other member of Claudio Ranieri's Premier League-winning squad. However, the imminent 10-year anniversary of the most miraculous top-flight title triumph the game has ever seen will also serve as a cruelly-timed reminder of just how far the Foxes have fallen over the past decade.
Team manager Fabian Hürzeler has inflicted another damaging defeat on club world champions Chelsea FC, this time at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion, and can now dream of European competition.
Chelsea's slide towards mid-table mediocrity under Liam Rosenior continued at Brighton on Tuesday, with the blunt Blues suffering an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at the Amex Stadium. After four consecutive Premier League losses without scoring a single goal, the fifth-placed Londoners had arrived on the south coast hoping to revive their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League. However, they now sit sixth after allowing Brighton to climb above them with disturbing ease.
Declan Rice is considered to be “a bit like Roy Keane of Manchester United”, but has Arsenal’s England international become the best midfielder in the world? Former Gunners star Henri Lansbury has provided an answer to that “big statement” during an exclusive interview with GOAL, with captaincy advice being offered to those at Emirates Stadium.
Tottenham thought they had bottomed out when finishing 17th in the Premier League, but now find themselves languishing in the relegation zone. What has gone wrong and in which direction should the finger of blame point? Former Spurs academy graduate and current Baller League star Paul-Jose M’Poku has used north London neighbours Arsenal as part of his explanation during an exclusive interview with GOAL.
Liverpool are expected to be active in the summer transfer window, with attacking reinforcements required at Anfield, and Michael Owen has told GOAL why “brilliant player” Anthony Gordon could be a shrewd investment. The England international, who is currently on Newcastle’s books, came through the ranks at Everton but grew up as a Reds supporter.
Paul Parker has told GOAL that “UEFA want Manchester United in the Champions League final”, but will the Red Devils hit that target across the next 10 seasons after enduring a 15-year barren run? One of the biggest clubs in world football have not graced the grandest showpiece in European competition since 2011, with a humbling fall from grace being suffered.
Chelsea stand accused of “building a very ugly house” on the back of their surprising decision to sack Enzo Maresca, with Paul Parker admitting to GOAL that said call may represent the Blues’ biggest mistake. Two major honours were delivered to Stamford Bridge in 2025, but they are now in danger of going trophyless in 2026 and missing out on Champions League qualification.
Roberto De Zerbi believes his past as a creative midfielder has helped him form an immediate bond with Xavi Simons at Tottenham. The new Spurs boss praised the playmaker’s "great" performance against Brighton last time out, but has also demanded even more as the club bids to avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Rodri has been ruled out of Manchester City's Premier League trip to Burnley with a groin injury. Pep Guardiola confirmed the midfielder has been sidelined after limping out of City's win over Arsenal, with no clear return date set.
Arsene Wenger has offered a defiant message of support for Arsenal's title ambitions following a bruising domestic defeat against Manchester City. The legendary Frenchman believes the Gunners displayed sufficient attacking intent at the Etihad to suggest they can still overcome Pep Guardiola's side during what promises to be a dramatic final run-in.
Barcelona are preparing for a significant squad overhaul this summer, which could see five high-profile players depart the Camp Nou, including Marcus Rashford and Frenkie de Jong. Despite their domestic dominance in La Liga, the Catalan giants are looking to balance their books and refresh the first-team following another disappointing exit from the Champions League at the hands of Atletico Madrid.
Newcastle are reportedly prepared to discuss Anthony Gordon’s departure if Bayern Munich meet their eye-watering £75 million ($101m) valuation. The England international is a top target for the German giants and the Magpies could be open to a sale as they seek to fund a squad overhaul in the summer.
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has dismissed growing speculation that Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho will be sold during the upcoming summer transfer window. The 21-year-old has struggled to find his best form since his move from Manchester United, leading to reports that the Blues could offload him after just one year.
Baroness Karren Brady has confirmed she is leaving her role as West Ham vice-chairman. The departure ends 'The Apprentice' star's 16-year tenure in East London, highlighted by the move to the London Stadium and European silverware.
Leonardo Bonucci has identified Pep Guardiola as the ideal candidate to lead a revolution for the Italy national team. The legendary defender believes the Manchester City boss is the only man capable of modernising Gli Azzurri after their third successive failed World Cup qualification campaign.
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is reportedly prioritising a move to Barcelona over Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The former Manchester City star is said to be reluctant to return to the Premier League and has identified Camp Nou as the ideal environment for him to take the next step in his career.
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has predicted that Eddie Howe will not be in the dugout next season following a significant slump in form at St James' Park. The former striker claims that the current squad has "chucked" their manager "under the bus" with the Magpies now languishing in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Paul Scholes has admitted he wants Manchester United to sign Declan Rice this summer despite previously criticising the Arsenal midfielder. The Red Devils legend believes the England international is exactly what the club needs to replace the outgoing Casemiro.
There is a bitter irony to the fact that Chelsea will face Brighton on Tuesday at one of the lowest ebbs of the BlueCo 'project'. The Blues travel to the south coast with their hopes of a top-five Premier League finish hanging by a thread, and the club hierarchy is finally ready to move away from a transfer model that was inspired by the Seagulls' success as a result.
Former Manchester United academy chief Nicky Butt has delivered a blunt assessment of Alejandro Garnacho’s attitude during his time at Old Trafford. The ex-midfielder claims the Argentine winger, who left for Chelsea last summer, “got above his station way too quick” after coming through the Red Devils' youth system.
YouTube star KSI is reportedly targeting former West Ham and Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan to become the new permanent manager of Dagenham & Redbridge. The National League South side are looking to move in a fresh direction following a high-profile takeover, with Nolan earmarked to take over from current interim boss Andy Carroll.
“We would have taken the title from Liverpool.” A confident PSG supporter believes his team’s star power is enough. Kamal Marley counters that avoiding a proper 38-game campaign has left them untested against the real depth and intensity of English football.
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ relegation from the Premier League is now official after West Ham United and Crystal Palace played out a 0-0 draw on Monday night. Wolves, stuck on 17 points after 33 games under Rob Edwards, can’t mathematically claw their way out of trouble and are heading down to the Championship for the 2026-27 season.
Former RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund head coach Marco Rose will take over as Bournemouth manager at the end of the season, the Premier League club confirmed on Monday. The German will step into the role soon to be vacated by Andoni Iraola, who announced earlier this year that he will leave in May. Iraola is expected to be a hot commodity this summer, with multiple clubs having already been linked with appointing him.
Claudio Ranieri has revealed the "unbelievable" reason that Leicester City sacked him in February 2017, just nine months after a miraculous Premier League title run. The Foxes shocked the world by becoming 2015-16 champions of England, having started the season as 1000-1 underdogs, but they suffered a dramatic decline in the following campaign that ultimately cost Ranieri his job.
