🚨 O'Reilly double wins League Cup, Liverpool's next manager, Arsenal monitor world class striker, Man United want Spurs star, Newcastle target Chelsea attacker & more.
Plus Premier League and League Cup Round-up along with other updates.
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Premier League round-up
Newcastle stunned by late Sunderland winner
Brian Brobbey struck deep into stoppage time to seal a memorable derby double for Sunderland over Newcastle, as they fought back to claim a 2-1 victory at St James’ Park.
After falling behind to an early goal from Anthony Gordon, the Black Cats responded strongly, drawing level through Chemsdine Talbi 12 minutes into the second half before snatching all three points late on thanks to Brobbey’s 90th-minute finish, his sixth goal of the campaign and only Sunderland’s 10th away strike in the Premier League this season.
FT Newcastle 1-2 Sunderland [Pictures from Sky Sports]
Tottenham embarrassed by Forest at home
Tottenham crumbled in a hostile atmosphere, suffering a 3-0 home defeat to Nottingham Forest that deepened fears of relegation. Igor Jesus gave the hosts the lead before halftime.
Morgan Gibbs-White doubled Forest’s lead with a well-worked move after 62 minutes, before substitute Taiwo Awoniyi sealed the win late on, prompting Spurs fans to head for the exits.
Loud boos rang out at full time as Tottenham’s winless Premier League run stretched to 13 matches, leaving them 17th, just one point above West Ham.
FT Tottenham 0-3 Nottingham Forest [Pictures from Sky Sports]
League round-up
O’Reilly inspires City to victory against Arsenal
Nico O’Reilly scored twice in a blistering five-minute spell after the break to lead Manchester City to a 2-0 victory in the Carabao Cup final and end Arsenal’s quadruple hopes.
Stand-in Arsenal goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga gifted City the opener when he spilled Rayan Cherki’s cross just after the hour, allowing O’Reilly to head in from close range.
City struck again four minutes later as O’Reilly converted Matheus Nunes’ cross, prompting jubilant celebrations from Pep Guardiola on the touchline.
FT Man City 2-0 Arsenal [Pictures from Carabao Cup]
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Arsenal
Arsenal are preparing for a potentially significant defensive reshuffle ahead of the summer transfer window of 2026, with reports suggesting the club are accelerating their pursuit of AS Roma right-back Wesley França. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal and Chelsea sent representatives to closely monitor the Argentine forward Julian Alvarez during Atlético Madrid’s dramatic Champions League round-of-16 clash. (TEAMtalk)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa and Newcastle United target move for Inter Milan attacker Marcus Thuram. (Caught Offside)
Barcelona
Barcelona defenders react to transfer interest from Liverpool and Inter. More details!
Chelsea
Six Chelsea players exploring transfers away, five more could follow. More details!
Chelsea are willing to make midfielder Enzo Fernandez the highest paid player at the club. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool
44-year-old manager named as top candidate for the Liverpool job. More details!
Liverpool are considering a move for Newcastle United attacker Anthony Gordon to replace Cody Gakpo. (TEAMtalk)
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
Manchester City
Erling Haaland’s future is once again dominating transfer headlines across Europe, with Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid looking at the opportunity to sign him. (Football Insider)
Manchester City have moved ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson. (BBC)
Manchester United
“Meeting took place” – Romano confirms Man Utd talks with Newcastle star despite Howe comments. Full Story here!
Fabrizio Romano on Andre Onana’s future at Man United: “The intention in the summer is to find a different solution, is to find a different club. Eventually we will see what happens with Trabzonspor, if they can keep him or not. We will see, or other clubs in Europe, but the intention is to find a solution for Onana, not for Onana to return.”
Man United midfield target is happy at Premier League club. More details!
Manchester United are plotting an ambitious move to sign Archie Gray from Tottenham Hotspur. (SportsBoom)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are once again monitoring the situation of Chelsea striker Liam Delap as the summer transfer window approaches. (talkSPORT)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is reportedly keen to make big money from player sales this summer as Eduardo Camavinga could be among the names to be sold. (Fichajes)
(Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Tottenham
Tottenham make move to sign Man United flop keeper as Vicario set to leave. Full Story here!