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Gary Neville has delivered a scathing assessment of Tottenham’s disastrous Premier League campaign, branding the club's performance "pathetic" after they narrowly avoided relegation on the final day. Despite a 1-0 victory over Everton securing their top-flight status, the former Manchester United captain insisted that the north London side should be "ashamed" of their recent decline.

And there we have it: another Premier League season is in the books. It was a campaign that delivered at both ends of the table, with both the title race and the desperate fight for survival going right down to the wire in a nerve-shredding conclusion for fans of Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and West Ham. Ultimately, it was the Gunners who tasted glory for the first time in 22 long years, while the Hammers suffered the heartbreak of relegation on the final day.

And there you have it - the 2025-26 Premier League season is over. Arsenal are the champions while West Ham have been relegated alongside Wolves and Burnley as Tottenham secured survival on the final day. While the football hasn't always been the most scintillating, it's been a campaign full of twists and turns at both ends of the table, making it difficult to predict any result given the increased parity among the teams in the English top-flight.

Philippe Senderos has explained to GOAL what it was like to work with Ronaldinho, with the Brazilian superstar considered to be an “artist” that boasted enough natural ability to rival the very best in the business. That talent was showcased across Europe and throughout South America, with one sporting adventure seeing the Samba icon cross paths with David Beckham and Co at AC Milan.

Mikel Arteta has opened up on the psychological shift that powered Arsenal to their first Premier League title in over two decades. After years of near-misses, the Spaniard led the Gunners to a historic triumph, finishing ahead of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in a relentless race for supremacy.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has launched a stinging rebuttal against Roy Keane, accusing the club legend of "lying" during a recent televised rant. The dispute stems from Keane's scathing assessment of the Portuguese midfielder's conduct while chasing the Premier League assists record during the final weeks of the season.

Michail Antonio has laid the blame for West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League at the feet of former manager Graham Potter, claiming the coach single-handedly dismantled the club's leadership structure. The former Hammers forward believes Potter’s failure to grasp the internal "culture" of the London Stadium outfit set them on a path to ruin.

Patrice Evra has identified to GOAL the one player that Manchester United should go all out to sign this summer, with Victor Osimhen being billed as a dream addition for the Red Devils. The prolific Nigeria international striker, who is currently on the books of Turkish giants Galatasaray, has been heavily linked with a Premier League move across several transfer windows.

Jose Mourinho is widely expected to be the next man in the Real Madrid dugout, but fans at the Bernabeu are still waiting for the official confirmation of his return. While a verbal agreement is reportedly in place, several institutional and financial hurdles have pushed the announcement back for the Special One's return.

Manchester United have confirmed Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach following a successful interim spell. However, it has now been reported that the Red Devils looked at six alternative candidates, including Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti, before deciding to stick with the club legend.

John Arne Riise has told GOAL that Michael Olise and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia would be “unbelievable” signings for Liverpool, but the former Reds defender doubts that “big” money is available for such elaborate transfers. Recruitment records were smashed at Anfield during the summer of 2025, meaning that more budget-friendly targets may need to be identified 12 months on.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has addressed the mounting speculation surrounding Julian Alvarez, suggesting the forward has already determined his next path. The Argentine international continues to be linked with a high-profile move to the Premier League and Ligue 1 after catching the eye of Europe's elite.

Cristiano Ronaldo has long been a record-breaker on the pitch, but the Portuguese superstar has now reached a staggering new milestone in the world of high-end collectibles. A rare 1-of-1 trading card featuring the Al-Nassr forward has changed hands for a fee that cements his status as a global icon beyond the stadium gates.

Wayne Rooney has hit out at the decision to hold mid-match guards of honour for departing Manchester City stars Bernardo Silva and John Stones at the Etihad. The Manchester United legend admitted he would be "fuming" after the competitive nature of the final day Premier League clash with Aston Villa was interrupted to celebrate the club icons.

Rebekah Vardy has reignited her long-standing feud with Coleen Rooney, declaring that "hell will freeze over" before she offers an apology for the infamous media leak scandal. Despite a High Court judge ruling against her in the blockbuster 'Wagatha Christie' libel case, the wife of Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy maintains her innocence.

Tottenham will be a Premier League side next season, but an important summer transfer window awaits and Alan Hutton has told GOAL the “one guy they have to keep” to stand any chance of becoming a ‘Big Six’ team again. The Spurs squad that starts next season is expected to be markedly different to the one that dragged itself over the relegation avoidance line in 2025-26.

Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has hit out at his omission from Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad, claiming he has done "more than enough" to warrant a place on the plane. The 26-year-old was a shock absentee from the final selection despite a career-best campaign in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta has challenged his Arsenal players to immortalise themselves by completing a historic double following their Premier League title triumph. The Gunners boss insists his side are carrying "incredible energy" and irresistible momentum ahead of their Champions League final showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.

Lionel Messi has sparked major injury fears just weeks before the 2026 World Cup after asking to come off during Inter Miami's chaotic 10-goal thriller against Philadelphia Union. The Argentina captain headed straight for the tunnel with a suspected muscle issue, prompting the Herons boss to deliver a crucial update on his star player's fitness.

The 2025-26 Premier League campaign drew to a tense conclusion on Sunday, as Tottenham scraped past Everton to consign West Ham to relegation in spite of a 3-0 victory over Leeds United. Meanwhile, in the north-east of England, Sunderland sensationally defeated Chelsea to secure a place in the Europa League, while simultaneously preventing the Club World Cup winners from qualifying for any form of continental competition next term.

Roberto De Zerbi has wasted no time in beginning a ruthless post-mortem of Tottenham’s disastrous campaign, despite securing Premier League survival on the final day. The Italian tactician delivered a stinging assessment of his current squad, suggesting that only a small core of players are actually at the level required for the club.

Mikel Arteta has delivered the Premier League title to Arsenal, following a 22-year wait, but is there any fear in north London that the Spanish tactician could be lured back to his homeland by Barcelona? Arteta is a product of the fabled La Masia academy system and was schooled in coaching circles by Pep Guardiola. Ray Parlour has likened the debate regarding the 44-year-old’s future to one that Arsene Wenger previously generated.

Michael Carrick has expressed total confidence that Bruno Fernandes will remain at Manchester United following a record-breaking campaign for the Portuguese playmaker. The Red Devils captain provided a goal and an assist in a 3-0 victory over Brighton on the final day, having driven their run to a third-place Premier League finish and a return to the Champions League.

Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami's MLS match against the Philadelphia Union in the 73rd minute of the Herons' 6-4 win after grabbing the back of his leg while walking down the tunnel. The Argentina captain appeared to signal for a substitution moments earlier and was replaced by Mateo Silvetti with 20 minutes remaining. Argentina's World Cup camp begins June 1.

Inter Miami came from behind in a frenetic 6-4 win over the Philadelphia Union but suffered a major injury scare when Lionel Messi exited in the second half. Luis Suarez scored three as Miami showed resilience in the second-highest scoring match in MLS history. Attention now turns to Messi’s health with fewer than three weeks until the World Cup.

Spike Lee, Jason Sudeikis, and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were among the Arsenal fans celebrating in a packed Brooklyn bar as the Gunners beat Crystal Palace and lifted their first Premier League trophy since 2004.

Weston McKennie soared at Juventus, Christian Pulisic faded late at AC Milan and Gio Reyna endured another frustrating club season as GOAL ranks the USMNT’s top European-based players.

Cesc Fabregas has etched his name into Como history after guiding the club to a historic first-ever Champions League qualification on a dramatic final day in Serie A. While the lakeside club celebrated an unprecedented European adventure, Jamie Vardy and Cremonese were condemned to relegation following a clinical 4-1 defeat.

Pep Guardiola admitted he was "so tired" and broke down in tears after his legendary 10-year tenure as Manchester City manager ended with a 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Sunday. The iconic Spanish tactician, who won 20 trophies during a historic decade at the Etihad Stadium, insisted that walking away now is the "right decision" for both the club and their players.