Jack Norris 
The 2025-26 Premier League table is providing a thrilling title race. There’s also an almighty scrap for Champions League and European qualification, and several teams are aiming to stay out of the relegation zone as we approach the final few weeks of the season. This 10-month grind ends in May and there are certain to be plenty of twists and turns ahead.
Elliot Anderson’s late equaliser against Newcastle United earned Nottingham Forest a point. The goal came just 48 hours after his mother’s funeral. Anderson has also earned seven caps for England this season.
New UCLA coach Bob Chesney is off to a fast start on the recruiting trail. UCLA recently landed commitments from five blue-chip prospects, including three players ranked in the top 100 nationally. Chesney’s first recruiting class at UCLA currently sits in the top five in the country.
Former Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Keiren Westwood has hinted that Barry Bannan may look to end his career with the Owls. Bannan, 36, moved to Millwall during the January transfer window due to cashflow issues at Sheffield Wednesday. Westwood claims it’s like Bannan hasn’t left at all and believes he’d still like to finish his career at Wednesday.
Roberto De Zerbi admitted he is ‘thinking about’ James Maddison but is cautious about rushing him back to match action following his long-term knee injury. Maddison returned to full training last month and has been included in the last three matchday squads as an unused substitute. De Zerbi remains unsure whether Maddison is physically ready for match action.
Karolina Pliskova will face Elena Rybakina in the 4th Round at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. The match is part of the WTA Tour.
Amidst speculation linking him to Real Madrid, José Mourinho states he has had no contact with the club. He is prioritising the end of the season. Mourinho also alluded to analysing Benfica B’s game against Académico de Viseu to understand certain things.
Elena Rybakina will face Alexandra Eala at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Rybakina is aiming to win her first Roland Garros and take over the No. 1 ranking. However, her momentum was disrupted by a loss in Madrid.
Karl Darlow has been named the Premier League’s Coca-Cola Save of the Month winner for April. The Leeds United goalkeeper earned the award for his incredible reflex save to deny Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci. It is the first time Darlow has claimed the prize since the award was introduced in the 2022/23 campaign.
Napoli face Bologna with a Champions League place up for grabs. A win for Napoli would secure their qualification with two games to spare. Bologna, however, will be hoping to spoil the party and improve their league position.