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Alternative 2025-26 Premier League tables reveal shifting leaders and new strengths
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Alternative 2025-26 Premier League tables reveal shifting leaders and new strengths

BBC Sport and Opta built alternative 2025-26 Premier League tables using metrics such as expected points (xPTS), home/away form, set-pieces, long shots and English goalscorers. The exercise highlights notable shifts: Sunderland would be relegated under xPTS, Aston Villa would finish bottom half, and Chelsea would reach the Champions League; Tottenham would excel away and could qualify for the Europa League in an away-only table, while Everton and Nottingham Forest overperformed on the road and Fulham boasted the strongest home form. Arsenal again feature among the top performers from set-pieces, illustrating how different metrics can reshape the season’s narrative and fuel debate over the value of “expected” data versus real points.

via BBC|
#arsenal#premier-league#set-pieces
Manchester City Bid Pep Guardiola a Star-Studded Farewell
sports22 hours ago

Manchester City Bid Pep Guardiola a Star-Studded Farewell

Thousands of Manchester City fans filled the streets for a star-studded farewell to Pep Guardiola as the club celebrated trophy-winning seasons across the men’s, women’s, and academy teams; Khadija Shaw announced a four-year contract extension, and Guardiola’s circle—including his children, Fernandinho, Txiki Begiristain, and Ederson—helped unveil the 20 trophies won under him. Surprise appearances by Vincent Kompany and Jack Grealish punctuated the night, with tributes to Bernardo Silva and John Stones as they head into summer departures, and Erling Haaland underscoring the need to push forward without them.

via BBC|
#farewell#football#manchester-city
Fernandes's 21st Assist Sparks Debate Over Contested Goal
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Fernandes's 21st Assist Sparks Debate Over Contested Goal

Bruno Fernandes’s 21st Premier League assist broke Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne’s record, but the moment sparked debate after Patrick Dorgu’s header clattered the crossbar and hit Bart Verbruggen’s glove. Opta initially logged a Dorgu goal, and the Premier League’s Goal Accreditation Panel upheld that decision, leaving Fernandes’s landmark intact. Fernandes paid tribute to Henry and De Bruyne, who had set the standard, while Henry publicly praised him and joked at Fernandes’s expense; De Bruyne has not commented. The episode underscores ongoing questions about how assists and goals are counted in the league.

via Sports Illustrated|
#assist-record#bruno-fernandes#dorgu
Guardiola’s emotional farewell as City fall to Villa
sports1 day ago

Guardiola’s emotional farewell as City fall to Villa

Pep Guardiola spoke to Sky Sports after Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, delivering an emotional farewell as he confirmed he will leave after 10 years. He praised the club’s people and memories over titles, urged the incoming manager to stay true to themselves and the city-connection, and noted the North Stand was renamed the Pep Guardiola Stand for the day.

via NBC Sports|
#aston-villa#farewell#manchester-city
Salah's Anfield Farewell Sparks Liverpool's CL Qualification in 1-1 Brentford
sports1 day ago

Salah's Anfield Farewell Sparks Liverpool's CL Qualification in 1-1 Brentford

Liverpool secure a Champions League spot with a 1-1 draw against Brentford at Anfield: Salah bid farewell by assisting Curtis Jones for a 58th-minute lead, only for Kevin Schade to equalize in the 64th; Liverpool finish fifth on 60 points, Brentford ninth on 53, while Salah leaves after nine seasons and Brentford miss European qualification on goal difference to Brighton.

via NBC Sports|
#brentford#curtis-jones#liverpool
Guardiola's Etihad Farewell Ends in Tears as Villa Spoils City Send-Off
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Guardiola's Etihad Farewell Ends in Tears as Villa Spoils City Send-Off

Pep Guardiola’s final Manchester City match ended in a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, sparking emotional scenes as Bernardo Silva and Guardiola shed tears during a guard of honour. City’s era of trophy-laden dominance is celebrated even in defeat, while Villa’s Ollie Watkins struck twice to secure fourth place. Guardiola will take an ambassadorial role, Enzo Maresca is edging toward the next managerial appointment, and this summer will see captain Silva and defender Stones depart as City bid farewell to an era, including renaming the north end Pep Guardiola Stand in his honour.

via BBC|
#aston-villa#farewell#manchester-city
Fernandes breaks PL assist record as United seal third in Brighton rout
sports2 days ago

Fernandes breaks PL assist record as United seal third in Brighton rout

Manchester United beat Brighton 3-0 on the final day as Bruno Fernandes set a new Premier League single-season assists record with his 21st; Patrick Dorgu headed in Fernandes’ corner for the opener (33'), Bryan Mbeumo tapped in a cross for 2-0 (44'), and Fernandes finished from close range (48') to seal the win. United finish 3rd on 71 points and return to the Champions League, while Brighton finish 8th and sneak into the Conference League.

via NBC Sports|
#assists-record#brighton-and-hove-albion#bruno-fernandes
Final-day drama: Spurs stay up as West Ham drop to the Championship
sports2 days ago

Final-day drama: Spurs stay up as West Ham drop to the Championship

Tottenham Hotspur secured Premier League safety with a 1-0 win over Everton on the final day while West Ham United were relegated after Leeds’ 3-0 win, triggering boos and protests from West Ham fans directed at owner Sullivan. The relegation raises questions about West Ham’s future and potential departures to fund a summer rebuild, with Nuno’s future at the club in doubt, while Tottenham’s survival keeps them in the top flight and highlights the impact of Roberto De Zerbi’s direction as they plan to strengthen the squad to avoid a repeat of this drama.

via The New York Times|
#fan-reaction#premier-league#relegation
Sunderland deny Chelsea Europa dream with 2-1 win at Stadium of Light
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Sunderland deny Chelsea Europa dream with 2-1 win at Stadium of Light

Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Stadium of Light to dash Chelsea’s European hopes: Trey Hume gave Sunderland the lead, Malo Gusto own-goaled to double the advantage, and Chelsea pulled one back when Palmer's long-range effort deflected off Sunderland keeper Roefs; Wesley Fofana was sent off as stoppage time loomed. Chelsea finish 10th on 52 points, while Sunderland rise to 7th and secure Europa League football.

via We Ain't Got No History|
#chelsea#europa-league#post-match-reaction