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Man Utd-Liverpool moved to bizarre kick-off time

The Premier League has confirmed its latest round of fixture amendments for television broadcast, with several heavyweights seeing their schedules drastically altered for the run-in. Supporters are facing a series of unconventional kick-off times as the title race and the battle for Europe reach a fever pitch in May.

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NXGN 2026: Top 20 wonderkids England fans NEED to know

England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.

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Thirty-year trophy wait over?! Villa told how to keep Emery

Aston Villa are being backed to complete a memorable double in 2026, with Champions League qualification being secured through their Premier League standing and a first trophy win in 30 years. Former Villans defender Richard Dunne has told GOAL how landing major silverware and finishing strongly in top-flight competition can help to keep Unai Emery on board.

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England star explains why he KNEW Tuchel would drop him

Ollie Watkins has revealed he expected to be left out of the England squad for March's friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Aston Villa striker has struggled for form throughout the 2025-26 season so far but has bounced back with recent goals against West Ham United and Lille and could yet be included in the Three Lions' roster for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

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‘Always a risk’ - Martinez transfer prediction made by ex-Villan

Emi Martinez appeared destined to leave Aston Villa in the summer of 2025, only to end up staying put, but could the World Cup-winning goalkeeper finally get his move 12 months on? The enigmatic Argentina international has remained an important part of Unai Emery’s plans in the West Midlands, but Emile Heskey has told GOAL why a sale is likely to be agreed in the next transfer window.

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Sancho linked with stunning Dortmund return

Borussia Dortmund are exploring a sensational third stint for Jadon Sancho as his Manchester United contract reaches its conclusion this June. The Bundesliga giants are optimistic about luring the 25-year-old back to Germany, provided he accepts a significant reduction in his current £300,000-a-week wages. Having struggled for consistency since leaving Germany in 2021, Sancho could now look to revive his career in familiar surroundings.

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‘They’ll be knocking on the door’ - Rogers transfer prediction

Aston Villa legend Andy Gray has told GOAL why domestic, and potentially continental rivals will be “knocking on the door” for Morgan Rogers during the summer transfer window. The 23-year-old playmaker has seen his stock soar, to the point that he could be a starter for England at the 2026 World Cup. Chelsea and Manchester United are among those to have already been credited with interest.

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Carrick sends Man Utd strong message on Fernandes future

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has urged the club to keep hold of captain Bruno Fernandes this summer, despite lingering doubts over the Portuguese playmaker's long-term future. Following a crucial victory over Aston Villa, Carrick addressed the speculation surrounding his star's potential future and praised his excellent form for the Red Devils.

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'Far better options' - Keane tells Man Utd NOT to appoint Carrick

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has strongly advised his old club against appointing interim boss Michael Carrick as their permanent manager. Despite acknowledging his impressive start and recent winning streak, the outspoken pundit believes the Old Trafford hierarchy must look elsewhere, insisting there are far superior candidates available for the demanding role.

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Carrick reacts as Rooney backs him for permanent Man Utd job

Interim Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed growing calls for him to take the job on a permanent basis, describing the speculation as "only noise," following a crucial 3-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa. The win prompted club legend Wayne Rooney to publicly endorse his former team-mate for the full-time managerial role at Old Trafford.

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Carrick talks Casemiro's future after Man Utd fans urge him to stay

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has addressed the growing clamour for Casemiro to remain at Old Trafford for another season. Another stellar performance from the Brazilian against Aston Villa saw supporters chant for the midfielder to stay past the end of the season. The club have previously announced he will leave in the summer when his contract expires.

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Fernandes breaks Beckham's assist record at Man Utd

Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes has created more history at Manchester United. By providing two assists in a 3-1 win over Aston Villa, he surpassed David Beckham's mark of 15 to reach 16 assists, setting a new Premier League single-season club record. This vital victory also represents a massive step forward in United's quest to secure Champions League qualification.

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Assist-king Bruno leads the way in crucial Man Utd win

Bruno Fernandes made history by inspiring Manchester United to a 3-1 win over Aston Villa as they homed in on a return to the Champions League. The Red Devils captain recorded his 15th and 16th assists of the season as United saw off fellow top-four contenders Villa and tightened their grip on third place, opening up a three-point gap with Unai Emery's side.

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Carrick praises Sancho & hints at unlikely stay

Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has refused to shut the door on a potential Old Trafford return for Jadon Sancho. The winger, currently rebuilding his reputation during a loan spell at Aston Villa, has struggled to find consistency since his big-money move from the Bundesliga. However, Carrick, who worked with the England international during his initial stint on the coaching staff, insists the quality that prompted United to sign him remains despite his recent exile from the first-team picture.

Frequently asked questions

Apart from the UEFA Champions League final, you cannot buy tickets for Champions League directly through UEFA themselves. Instead, they are sold club-by-club among the teams competing in this year's edition. You must visit the individual club’s website for the fixture you want to attend and buy your seat from there. Capacity is always limited for these Champions League knockout matches and demand often exceeds available allocation.  

In addition, fans can purchase seats on the secondary market. StubHub is one of the leading retailers for those seeking to buy tickets through alternative channels. StubHub is a legitimate merchant in the ticket resale marketplace and a safe place for fans to buy tickets. StubHub's website guarantees that you will get tickets in time for the event you are attending and a valid ticket for entry.

The Allianz Arena in Munich (known as the Munich Football Arena for UEFA competition purposes) is staging this year’s Champions League Final on Saturday, May 31 at 8 pm (GMT). It was opened in 2005 and has a 70,000 seating capacity for international matches and 75,000 for domestic matches. It is the second-largest stadium in Germany behind the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund.

As well as being the home of Germany’s Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich, the Munich venue hosted a number of games during the 2006 FIFA World Cup and last year’s Euro 2024 Finals. The one and only previous UEFA Champions League Final to be played at the Allianz Arena was the 2012 Final between Chelsea and Bayern Munich. Despite having a strong home backing, Bayern failed to land the prize as Chelsea led by Roberto Di Matteo would come out on top after a nailbiting penalty shootout.