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On the final day of the Premier League season, Chelsea must win at Sunderland to keep European qualification alive (Europa League or Conference League), with Chelsea lining up in a 3-4-3 and Sunderland employing a back-three, followed by full starting lineups, substitutes, kick-off times, venue, and broadcast details.
Chelsea host Tottenham at Stamford Bridge in a high-stakes late-season clash: Spurs need at least a point to avoid relegation, while Chelsea push to keep faint hopes of European football alive. Interim boss Calum McFarlane remains in charge with Delap leading the attack due to Pedro’s knock, and Spurs’ starting XI is announced with several academy players among the substitutes.
Arsenal rotate with Kai Havertz starting as part of a three-change plan, with Cristhian Mosquera stepping in at right-back for the injured Ben White; Martin Odegaard is recalled, while Myles Lewis-Skelly and Viktor Gyokeres drop to the bench. Burnley field the same XI, with Max Weiss in goal. A victory would keep Arsenal’s title hopes alive and could help seal the title depending on Manchester City’s results.
Chelsea and Manchester City meet in the 2025-26 FA Cup final at Wembley on May 16, 2026. The article confirms both teams’ starting XIs and benches and discusses Chelsea’s underdog status versus City, who are favored to win. It also lists how to watch: BBC One and TNT Sports 1 in the UK; ESPN2 in the USA; streaming on BBC iPlayer, Discover+, ESPN Select, Sony LIV and DStv Now among others.
Arsenal name the same starting XI for their away match at West Ham, with Bukayo Saka starting and Viktor Gyokeres leading the line; Myles-Lewis-Skelly keeps his place in midfield alongside Declan Rice and Eze, while a back four of White, Saliba, Gabriel and Calafiori shields David Raya who eyes the Golden Glove. West Ham line up with Hermansen in goal and feature Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Disasi in defense and Bowen, Summerville, Castellanos in attack.
Bleacher Nation previews tonight’s Cubs-Rangers matchup in Arlington, detailing the Cubs’ lineup (including Conforto back in the lineup and Crow-Armstrong batting eighth), the Ben Brown vs. Kumar Rocker pitching duel, and where to watch (Marquee Sports Network and 104.3 The Score). The piece also notes key injuries/roster moves (Ethan Roberts activated) and the Cubs’ hot stretch, with Globe Life Field’s roof eliminating weather concerns.
Arsenal name an unchanged starting XI for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, with Saka, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Trossard and Eze retained; Odegaard and Havertz return on the bench after recent matches. Atletico revert to a near-identical lineup with Le Normand replacing Cardoso, while Gimenez is among the substitutes; full lineups and subs are listed.
Chelsea host Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge with Calum McFarlane keeping most of the squad but reshuffling the attack: Cole Palmer and Jesse Derry start ahead of Pedro Neto and Alejandro Garnacho (Derry's first senior start); Enzo and Lavia in midfield behind João Pedro in a 4-2-3-1, while Forest field a rotated XI; kickoff 15:00 BST on May 4, 2026, with regional TV and streaming options listed.
Real Madrid announced their starting XI for the La Liga match against Espanyol at RCDE Stadium on 05/03/2026, with Lunin in goal and a back line of Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, and Mendy; midfield trio of Tchouaméni, Valverde, Thiago; a forward line of Bellingham, Vinicius, and Brahim. Espanyol’s lineup was listed with Dmitrovic in goal and a back four of Omar El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero, plus a midfield quartet of Dolan, Urko Gonzalez, Expósito, Terrats, and forwards Pere Milla and Roberto Fernández. The match is being shown on DAZN La Liga (Spain) and ESPN Deportes (USA), with ESPN+ streaming available in the USA.
Chelsea and Leeds United announced their FA Cup semi-final lineups for Wembley on April 26, 2026, with Chelsea lining up in a 4-2-3-1 featuring Sánchez in goal and João Pedro up front, and Leeds naming Perri in goal with Calvert-Lewin leading the attack.
Knicks coach Mike Brown defended the lineup rotations that often exclude star players Towns and Brunson, saying those lineups had been productive since March and aren’t solely responsible for the Game 2 loss. He cited turnovers during that stretch as a factor but indicated he may keep the unconventional approach or revert to staggered stars, keeping the bench unit under pressure as the series continues.
Real Madrid announced their starting XI for the La Liga home game against Alavés at the Bernabéu, with Lunin in goal and a forward line including Vinicius and Mbappé; Alavés’ lineup is listed as TBC as they chase relegation. Kick-off is 21:30 CET on 04/21/2026, with DAZN La Liga (Spain) and ESPN Deportes (USA) on TV, and ESPN+ (USA) for streaming.
Carolina Hurricanes are not expected to change their 18-man lineup for Game 2 against the Ottawa Senators after a 2-0 playoff victory, with Frederik Andersen starting in net and the same forward and defensive groups projected; Stankoven opened the scoring and Hall contributed on Saturday in a win that the team aims to repeat, while no injuries are reported and several players are listed as scratches.
A Premier League clash preview that lays out predicted starting XIs for Manchester City and Arsenal, notes Guardiola’s preference for a settled side unless injuries force changes, and outlines Arsenal’s potential adjustments due to injuries and tactical setup.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta rotates for the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting Lisbon, handing Ebere Eze a start (benching Kai Havertz) and changing both full-backs with Piero Hincapié at left-back and Cristhian Mosquera in for Ben White; Saka, Timber, Odegaard and Riccardo Calafiori remain out, while Harrison Dudziak is on the bench for the first time. Sporting CP respond with two changes, bringing back captain Morten Hjulmand and replacing the injured Joao Simoes with Eduardo Quaresma. The article provides the full starting lineups and benches for both sides ahead of kick-off, including Arsenal's Raya-Mosquera-Saliba-Gabriel-Hincapié-Zubimendi-Rice-Eze-Madueke-Martinelli-Gyokeres and Sporting's lineup and substitutes.