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• Hugo Ekitike out of the World Cup and rest of Liverpool’s season

  Liverpool’s £79million striker Hugo Ekitike is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League clash. ​Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike faces a lengthy layoff after sustaining a serious injury during the Champions League quarter-final defeat to PSG. Reports from France suggest the 23-year-old has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which would sideline him for the remainder of the season and this summer’s World Cup. The forward was stretchered off after just 30 minutes, leaving Arne Slot’s side without their top scorer. ​Reflecting on the situation, Arne Slot noted: “Hugo looks really bad but it is difficult to say how bad. Let’s see. It doesn’t look good, that is clear.” Teammate Ibrahima Konate added: “I think it is bad. I don’t know, I have heard many things, I have no word to talk about that because with the World Cup coming it is very, very hard for him.”

• Roberto De Zerbi give Tottenham Hotspur reason to believe

  New Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has ignited hope among supporters by declaring his long-term ambition to restore the club to the Premier League’s summit despite their recent drop into the relegation zone.

  ​Roberto De Zerbi has pledged to bring ambition back to Tottenham following the club’s slide into the bottom three.

  Taking over a side reeling from a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, the Italian tactician is tasked with surviving a dire injury crisis.

  “In my plan for sure there is the idea to stay for a long time… to put Tottenham to stay in the first position,” De Zerbi stated.

  ​The manager’s arrival marks a shift from the pragmatic approach of predecessor Thomas Frank.

  While the squad faces significant absences on the right flank, De Zerbi’s focus remains on high-level competitiveness and trophy hunting.

  Addressing the club’s potential, he noted the goal is “to put Tottenham to stay in the first position in the Premier League because there are all parts to reach that level.”

• Vitor Pereira makes Nottingham Forest ‘disaster’ point ahead of crucial Aston Villa clash

  Nottingham Forest head coach Vitor Pereira has emphasized that maintaining Premier League status is the club’s absolute priority, despite their ongoing pursuit of Europa League silverware.

  ​Vitor Pereira has admitted that suffering relegation would be a “disaster” for Nottingham Forest as they prepare to host Aston Villa.

  Despite securing a 1-1 draw against Porto in their Europa League quarter-final first leg, the manager is wary of the domestic threat.

  “If we are not in the level, in the Premier League, it will be a disaster,” Pereira warned during his press conference.

  ​The Portuguese coach acknowledged the difficulty of balancing European ambitions with a survival battle against rivals like Tottenham and West Ham.

  While owner Evangelos Marinakis dreams of trophies, the directive remains clear: avoid the Championship.

  Pereira remains committed to both fronts but insists on top-flight safety. “The club said to me that the priority is to keep the club in the Premier League,” he noted.

• Tottenham Hotspur are officially in the Premier League relegation zone

  Tottenham Hotspur have officially dropped into the Premier League’s bottom three after West Ham United secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves to climb out of the relegation places.

  ​West Ham United escaped the relegation zone for the first time since December following a commanding win at the London Stadium.

  A brace from Taty Castellanos and two goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos sealed the victory, pushing North London rivals Tottenham into the unthinkable position of seventeenth.

  Hammers coach Nuno Espirito Santo remained grounded despite the surge, stating, “I realise there is still a lot of work to be done yet.”

  ​The result leaves Wolves facing confirmed relegation as early as next week, while Spurs continue their dramatic free fall toward the Championship.

  West Ham’s resurgence, marked by five wins in eleven games, has radically shifted the survival landscape.

  Reflecting on the atmosphere that fueled the result, Santo added, “London Stadium was amazing; it was bouncing with energy even in the hard parts when the game was tough.”

• Premier League eyes history as 11 of its teams teams could be in Europe next season

  The Premier League is set for record representation in continental competitions next season after securing a fifth Champions League berth, even as heavyweights Manchester City and Chelsea struggle in current European campaigns.

  ​English clubs face a mixed European season, with Arsenal remaining the primary Champions League hope following Manchester City’s exit to Real Madrid.

  While Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest pursue Europa League glory, a “remarkable comeback” is required for Liverpool to progress against Paris Saint-Germain.

  Despite these on-field struggles, the Premier League’s high coefficient has guaranteed an additional European Performance Spot for the upcoming 2026/27 cycle.

  ​The division could see an unprecedented eleven teams across three competitions next year after Arsenal’s victory over Sporting confirmed a fifth automatic Champions League slot.

  This marks the second consecutive season England has benefited from the extra position.

  While Tottenham Hotspur previously earned their place by winning the Europa League, the current league phase is set to be heavily populated by English representatives once again.