What the papers say Barcelona’s Philippe Coutinho is considering making a Premier League return with Chelsea, the Daily Express reports. The Brazilian, who previously played for Liverpool, has struggled to make an impact since departing for LaLiga. Manchester United and Paris St Germain are possible destinations for the 27-year-old, but Sunday Times journalist Duncan Castles is quoted as saying the player’s “preference would be to go to Chelsea”.
Keen fisherman Phil Foden is determined to reel in more medals as he targets another title with England.
What the papers say The seemingly very near departure of Maurizio Sarri from Chelsea has left Derby County steeling themselves for an approach for manager Frank Lampard, The Sun reports. According to the paper, two-time Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has told friends he would like a third term at Stamford Bridge, while RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick has also been tipped as a successor. But former Blues star Lampard is the bookies’ favourite to take the reins at his old club. Chelsea are understood to have agreed on a compensation deal worth in excess of £5million for their Italian boss to join Juventus after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
Pep Guardiola has dismissed suggestions he is considering taking a break from football.
What the papers say If he can lift the Champions League trophy next season, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is considering a sabbatical, the Daily Star reports. The Spaniard has signed a contract which will keep him at the Etihad until 2021, but the paper quotes an unnamed source saying the stresses of the job mean it is “inevitable he will have to take a step back”. City will reportedly target Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino if Guardiola goes.
Ben Chilwell insists his focus remains on Leicester despite being linked with a big-money move to Manchester City.
Liverpool’s Champions League triumph left Jurgen Klopp ecstatic, emotional and hungry for more after finally getting his hands on silverware and then receiving a call from Premier League adversary Pep Guardiola.
Vincent Kompany said he had “given everything” to Manchester City as he bade an emotional farewell to the club in front of 100,000 fans.
What the papers say After winning the domestic treble, Manchester City appear ready to hand boss Pep Guardiola a bumper deal to keep him at the club for at least the next five years. According to the Sun, the 48-year-old – who still has two years remaining on his current contract – could see his annual salary rise from £15million to £20million.
Manchester City completed a historic domestic treble as they thrashed Watford 6-0 to win the FA Cup at Wembley. There was plenty more silverware handed out on an action-packed sporting weekend. Here, Press Association Sport takes a look at some of the best pictures.
Pep Guardiola knows his Manchester City side’s domination of English football will count for nothing unless they win the Champions League.
Pep Guardiola rates Manchester City’s history-making domestic treble as a greater achievement than winning the Champions League.
Bernardo Silva’s stunning eye-of-the-needle assist turned the “impossible” into Manchester City’s reality.
Manchester City cemented their place in the history books as Pep Guardiola’s men swatted aside Watford to lift the FA Cup and complete an extraordinary domestic treble.
Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players they will have to prove themselves all over again next season.
Pep Guardiola insisted he is ready to accept any punishment UEFA may hand Manchester City for alleged breaches of Financial Fair Play regulations but reiterated his trust in the club’s hierarchy.
Pep Guardiola said he would accept any punishment UEFA may hand down to Manchester City for alleged breaches of financial fair play regulations but reiterated his trust in the club’s hierarchy.
Massimiliano Allegri will leave his position as Juventus head coach at the end of the season.
Manchester City will head to Wembley on Saturday on the brink of history.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has been named League Managers Association Manager of the Year, with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola earlier confirmed as Premier League Manager of the Year.
What the papers say Gareth Bale could be returning to Tottenham as part of a loan deal as doubts grow over the Wales international’s future at Real Madrid, the Sun says. It is thought the 29-year-old has fallen out of favour with boss Zinedine Zidane, with the Spanish giants said to have now offered the £600,000-a-week star a cut-price £10million season-long loan at his former club.
Manchester City will head to Wembley on Saturday on the brink of history.
Premier League champions Manchester City will take on Watford in the FA Cup final at Wembley on May 18.
Defender Andy Robertson believes the “tight-knit” nature of the Liverpool squad will keep them together for years to come as they seek to overcome title rivals Manchester City.
Manchester City have dominated English football over the past two seasons and, after winning the Premier League on Sunday, are now on course for a domestic treble.
A frustrated Virgil Van Dijk is looking to finish the season on a high with a Champions League triumph after being pipped to the title by Manchester City.
Gary Neville, an eight-time title winner with Manchester United, has admitted Manchester City could be the greatest Premier League team ever.
Jurgen Klopp is confident Liverpool will again challenge Manchester City for the Premier League next season after just missing out on a first title in 29 years.
Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City are addicted to winning and will not settle for simply retaining their Premier League crown.
Manchester City returned to the Etihad Stadium to celebrate their latest title triumph with around 10,000 fans on Sunday night.
Pep Guardiola has branded Manchester City retaining the Premier League title as the toughest of his nine major league triumphs.
In the end it was fitting. A title race which stood out for the remarkable consistency of the two contenders ended with both finishing with victories – enough for Manchester City to retain their crown. City were perhaps less than comfortable as they fell behind at Brighton but if anything it probably helped as they awoke from an early lethargy and ran out 4-1 winners.