Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva has broken his silence regarding his future as he prepares to leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. The decorated Portuguese midfielder admitted he has a specific plan in mind for his next career move, heavily fuelling transfer speculation while confirming he would not be returning to Benfica.
As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.
Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are reportedly set to miss out on England's 2026 World Cup squad, with Thomas Tuchel's final 26-man list being leaked ahead of Friday's official announcement. Luke Shaw is also expected to join Manchester United team-mate Harry Maguire in being omitted from the squad for the tournament in North America.
Mikel Arteta has revealed the story of how he missed the exact moment Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions, choosing to host a family barbecue instead of watching the televised drama unfold. The Gunners boss opted for the quiet of his garden while his squad and staff gathered at London Colney to tune in for Manchester City’s decisive draw against Bournemouth.
Arsenal's first-team squad returned to the training pitch on Thursday to begin preparations for their final Premier League outing of a historic campaign. However, there was one notable absentee from the session as 16-year-old sensation Max Dowman was forced to swap his football boots for a ballpoint pen.
Douglas Costa has explained the biggest difference between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti after working under both managers at Bayern Munich. The former Brazil international also suggested a surprise international role for the Manchester City boss.
Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are undoubtedly two of the finest and most prolific strikers in world football, but which of the Manchester City and Bayern Munich superstars can be considered the best No.9? Former Premier League star John Arne Riise has answered that question during an exclusive interview with GOAL and explained the thinking behind his decision.
What was once unthinkable is about to become a reality for Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola prepares to call time on a glittering decade at the Etihad Stadium. The revered manager is widely expected to step down at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a revolutionary era for both City and the English game as a whole. It is an impossible act to follow, but former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is waiting in the wings.
As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.
Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational summer swoop for Manchester City defender John Stones. The experienced centre-back is poised to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer after 10 successful years. A move to the Bundesliga champions would see him reunite with former team-mate Vincent Kompany and link up with England captain Harry Kane in Bavaria.
Atletico Madrid have sensationally joined the race to sign Manchester City icon Bernardo Silva as they search for a marquee replacement for Antoine Griezmann. The Portuguese playmaker is set to leave the Etihad Stadium on a free transfer, sparking a high-stakes scramble among Europe's elite clubs.
Riyad Mahrez has revealed that his ultimate footballing ambition was to pull on the famous Barcelona shirt and line up alongside Lionel Messi. The Algerian winger, who eventually became a hero at Manchester City, has opened up on how close he came to a different path during his rise to the top.
Barcelona have reportedly rejected the chance to sign both Bernardo Silva and Dusan Vlahovic on free transfers this summer. Despite their financial constraints, the Catalan giants are prioritising other high-profile targets to replace the departing Robert Lewandowski, focusing on balancing their books and reinforcing specific tactical areas rather than simply grabbing bargains.
Manchester City midfield lynchpin Rodri is reportedly desperate to secure a move to Real Madrid as the era of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium draws to a close. The Spanish international has long been a dream target for Los Blancos, and the changing landscape in Manchester has finally opened a door that previously seemed permanently bolted shut.
Manchester City are reportedly preparing for life after Pep Guardiola, but a former Liverpool star, Jermaine Pennant, believes the legendary coach should stay in the Northwest by making a move to Anfield. With current Liverpool boss Arne Slot under increasing pressure on Merseyside, the prospect of a sensational cross-rivalry appointment has been mooted.
Gabriel Magalhaes has wasted no time in settling scores after Arsenal finally ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title on Tuesday night. The Brazilian centre-back took to social media to deliver a brutal response to the viral Manchester City fan who had spent the season mocking the Gunners' title charge.
Arsenal have finally ended their 22-year wait for Premier League glory, sparked by Manchester City's failure to beat Bournemouth on a dramatic night. While the playing squad and coaching staff descended into wild celebrations at London Colney, Mikel Arteta, the mastermind behind the triumph, was a notable absentee.
Bukayo Saka and Myles Lewis-Skelly have sent a defiant message to their critics after Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years. The Gunners stars took to social media to mock the "bottlers" narrative that has followed Mikel Arteta’s side throughout their recent attempts to reach the summit of English football.
Erling Haaland has issued a defiant warning to the rest of the Premier League, insisting that Manchester City must use the pain of losing the title to Arsenal as "fuel" for next season. The Norwegian striker cut a frustrated figure after City's pursuit of the trophy officially ended following a stalemate against Bournemouth.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright was spotted in the heart of the celebrations on Tuesday night as the Gunners finally ended their 22-year wait for a Premier League title. The former striker jumped into a sea of jubilant supporters outside the Emirates Stadium after Manchester City’s slip-up at Bournemouth confirmed Mikel Arteta’s side as champions.
Pep Guardiola will reportedly leave at the end of the season, and according to those same reports, he will be replaced by Enzo Marseca. GOAL writers debate where Guardiola's legacy lies in English football.
And just like that, the Premier League title race is over. A truly absorbing battle between Arsenal and Manchester City swung this way and that throughout the second half of the campaign, but it is the Gunners who have come out on top, securing their first domestic title for 22 years with a game to spare.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that a final decision regarding his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium will be made at the end of the season. Following City's failure to reclaim the Premier League title after a decisive draw handed Arsenal the crown, the legendary manager remains coy about his next steps but insists he is still the happiest man on the planet to be managing the club.
Despite the best efforts of Erling Haaland, Manchester City gifted the Premier League title to Arsenal by drawing 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday. The visitors had arrived at the Vitality Stadium hoping to close the gap to the Gunners to just two points ahead of Sunday's final round of fixtures and, thus, give Pep Guardiola a shot at lifting the trophy for a seventh time before stepping down as manager.
Arsenal have officially secured the Premier League title after Manchester City's draw at Bournemouth handed the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead with just one game remaining. Mikel Arteta's relentless side can finally celebrate a historic triumph that brings an end to over two decades of agonising near-misses and north London heartbreak.
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