Electric Elanga haunts United with winner for Forest

Nottingham Forest moved closer to realising their Champions League dream as Anthony Elanga’s solo strike defeated his former club Manchester United. The winger, who joined United as a 12-year-old, sprinted 70 yards before finishing into the bottom corner to catch the visitors cold with an early winner. He joined Forest from United for £15m in 2023, in search of regular football, and continued his excellent season against his former club.

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Erling Haaland to see specialist for ankle injury

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will see a specialist after suffering an ankle injury in Sunday’s FA Cup win against Bournemouth, with the club expecting him to play again this season. The Norwegian was substituted in the 61st minute after scoring the equaliser as City went on to beat the Cherries 2-1

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Real Madrid close in on Alexander-Arnold signing

Real Madrid are in advanced talks to complete the signing of Liverpool full back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer. The 26 year old is in the last three months of his contract and is free to discuss his future with other clubs. The Spanish giants have long been admirers of the Merseysider and have developed a strategy of signing players on free transfer in recent years including Kylian Mbappe last summer.

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Boehly says Chelsea owners could split if stadium plans do not align

Todd Boehly says Chelsea’s owners could go their separate ways if they cannot agree on the future of Stamford Bridge. Chelsea bosses are considering whether to leave Stamford Bridge or to expand, with Earl’s Court seen as a possible new location. All options are being evaluated with the project said to be complicated by the limited space in London to build.

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Newcastle close in on top four with win at West Ham

Newcastle prepared for the Carabao Cup final with a victory at West Ham that moved them up to sixth in the Premier League. Eddie Howe’s side will look to end a 70-year wait for a major trophy on Sunday when they take on Premier League leaders Liverpool at Wembley. They went into Monday’s fixture at London Stadium desperate for a win to ensure they face the Reds with momentum, and they got it thanks to Bruno Guimaraes’ second-half strike.

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