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Scotland defender Grant Hanley admits there were times in his career where he thought competing at the World Cup was out of reach. The 34-year-old, currently at Scottish Premiership side Hibs, has struggled with injuries throughout his career. Having missed a month with a hamstring issue in February, the centre-back was forced off against Motherwell in Hibs' final game of the season but is fit and ready for the World Cup.
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has announced his retirement from professional football due to a serious shoulder injury. The 39-year-old has been ruled out of action for over a year after injuring his shoulder and hasn't featured for Celtic since February. The Denmark international, who has earned 120 senior caps for his country, was due to be out of contract with the Glasgow club this summer, two years on from his free transfer after leaving Belgian side Anderlecht.
After two consecutive seasons in the Championship, Daniel Farke's Leeds United will now look to build on back-to-back seasons in the top-flight. On the Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast, Jonny Buchan, Adam Pope and Kaiser Chiefs' bassist Simon Rix praised Farke's efforts in avoiding relegation. During the campaign, highlights included Leeds enjoying their first league win over Manchester United since September 2002 (1-0), while it was their first away from home victory against the Red Devils since February 1981.
Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu says he still has a lot of work to do before he can class himself as a forward. Dorgu arrived at Old Trafford from Italian outfit Lecce for £25m in February 2025. The Denmark international started on the left of a three-man attack at Brighton and headed in the opener in United's excellent 3-0 win.
Tottenham will face off against Everton in Matchday 38 of the 2025/2026 Premier League. Here’s how fans in the United States can watch the game live. Here are all of the details of where you can watch Tottenham vs Everton on US television and via legal streaming: WHO Tottenham vs Everton WHAT English Premier League WHEN 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT • Sunday, May 24, 2026 WHERE DirecTV Stream, Sling, Peacock Premium, NBC, Telemundo and Hulu + Live TV STREAM DirecTV Stream Match Overview Tottenham enters the final day of the Premier League season with their top-flight status hanging by a thread. The mission is brutally simple: secure at least one point to guarantee survival. A loss, coupled with a West Ham victory over Leeds, would result in a catastrophic relegation to the Championship. The pressure on Roberto De Zerbi’s squad is immense as they face a do-or-die scenario on their home turf, where they have struggled all season. Everton, meanwhile, arrives in London with the luxury of playing without pressure. A recent six-match winless streak has extinguished their European ambitions, leaving them locked into a mid-table finish. However, David Moyes‘ sides are never ones to coast. The Toffees have been formidable on the road, boasting the league’s third-best away record, and will be motivated to end their season on a high by playing the role of spoilers and confirming Tottenham‘s devastating drop. Tactical Analysis & Match Context The season trajectories of these two clubs tell a story of struggle and inconsistency. Tottenham has been plagued by abysmal home form, winning just twice all season, and their underlying metrics are alarming. They possess the fourth-lowest expected goals (xG) in the league, a clear indicator of a team that has failed to create chances consistently. While De Zerbi has brought a slight improvement, a mountain of injuries has hampered any real progress. Everton‘s campaign has been a tale of two halves. They were positioned as high as 8th after 28 weeks, but their recent slump has been defined by a lack of creativity, with their goal average and xG both falling below the league standard. Tactically, this match presents a classic clash of styles. Tottenham will be expected to dominate possession, utilizing a double pivot of Joao Palhinha and Rodrigo Bentancur to control the midfield. However, their high defensive line is a glaring weakness that Everton will aim to exploit on the counter-attack. The motivations couldn’t be more different. For Tottenham, this is a final. The singular goal is to avoid defeat at all costs, which could lead to a tense, cautious approach focused on minimizing risks. For Everton, the objective is to execute a professional away performance. David Moyes’ teams are experts at frustrating opponents, sitting deep, and capitalizing on mistakes. The longer the game remains scoreless, the more the pressure will build on the home side, a dynamic Everton will look to leverage. Head-to-Head Record & Historic Trends Historically, Tottenham has held the upper hand in this fixture, particularly in recent meetings. Over the last five encounters, Spurs have claimed three victories to Everton‘s one, with a single match ending in a draw. This recent dominance gives Tottenham a psychological edge, despite their dire league position. Looking at the recent results, Spurs secured a commanding 3-0 victory at Goodison Park earlier this season and thrashed the Toffees 4-0 in their last home meeting in August 2024. Everton’s last victory in this fixture came in January 2025, a narrow 3-2 win on their own turf. The last draw between the sides was a 2-2 thriller in February 2024, highlighting the potential for goals even in tight contests. Statistically, this matchup has consistently produced goals. The last five games have seen an average of 3.8 goals per game, with three of those five contests featuring four or more total goals. Furthermore, both teams have found the net in three of the last five clashes. Whil
Bournemouth visit Nottingham Forest on Sunday knowing they are already assured of a first European adventure next season – but they need a number of results to go their way to land a place in the Champions League. It was Forest who enjoyed their own continental quest this year, with an impressive run to the Europa League semi-finals providing a welcome distraction to their domestic woes. Vitor Pereira took over from Sean Dyche in February and has steered the Tricky Trees to safety thanks in no small part to an eight-game unbeaten run that ended with a 3-2 defeat by Manchester United last week.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner says preparing for his second final in two years is "special" but it "still feels right" that he departs the club at the end of the season. After taking charge in February 2024 with Palace 15th in the Premier League and on a run of 10 defeats in 17 games, Glasner has guided the Eagles to a top-10 finish, a club record 53-point campaign, their first major trophy with last season's FA Cup, and now a final in which they club could win back-to-back silverware in their first debut European season. After a successful two and a half years in south London, Glasner could depart with another trophy, but also a win that secures a first Europa League campaign for next season.
Viljami Sinisalo has revelled in being Celtic number one and won't give up the gloves without a fight as a summer of change looms at Parkhead. The Finland international replaced the injured Kasper Schmeichel as first-choice goalkeeper in February and helped Martin O'Neill's side secure the Premiership title to leave long-time leaders Hearts crestfallen. As he looks to end the campaign with another trophy in Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Dunfermline, 24-year-old Sinisalo reflected his personal progress.
