Manchester City ends the Premier League season with a bang; Jurgen Klopp says goodbye to Liverpool

Hello! The Premier League came to an expected conclusion as Manchester City lifted the title again on Sunday, but an off-season of uncertainty looms for them and a truckload of other high-profile European teams. I’m Pardeep Cattry with the latest version as the season in Europe comes to an end.

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Monday May 20
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🏆Manchester City does it again

The seemingly inevitable finally happened on Sunday, as Manchester City won their fourth consecutive title after a 3-1 win over West Ham United. Needing a win to allay fears of Arsenal catching up, City got off to a fast start with Phil Foden’s brace in the opening 18 minutes. Mohammed Kudus almost made things interesting with his goal shortly before half-time, but Rodri’s goal in the second half sealed the deal for Pep Guardiola’s side.

While City winning the Premier League title may seem mundane at the moment, they have actually set a new benchmark in their almost unparalleled success by becoming the first men’s team to win four titles in a row in England. Pep Guaridola said after the match that this historic achievement served as motivation for a team that has achieved just about everything possible, especially after last season’s treble.

• Guardiola: “I had that season after that last year [winning the Champions League to complete the treble in] Istanbul. I said, ‘It’s over, there’s nothing left.’ But I have a contract, I’m still here. Some moments make me a bit tired, but some moments I like and we are winning games here and looking good with new players. I started thinking [how] no one had done four in a row [so] why don’t we try it? And now I feel like it’s done, so what now? FA Cup [Final against Manchester United on Saturday].”

However, the latest accolade in a long list of them renews the question posed to Guardiola a year ago: where exactly do they go from here? City will go into the off-season as the favorites to win the title again next season, but even the manager has questions about when this run of dominance will end – and whether some big decisions will have anything to do with it. Guardiola’s contract expires at the end of the 2025 season and while he said he and the club will discuss his future sometime next season, he also suggested his stay in Manchester won’t last forever. leave than stay,” he admitted.

Guardiola’s future may not even be City’s biggest concern next season. The Premier League is expected to finally hold a hearing into the 115 financial breach charges in October or November this year, with a decision expected in spring 2025. according to The Athletic. The pressure of following up a treble-winning season could well pale in comparison to the questions lingering over the club when the next season finally begins.

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🪑 Klopp says goodbye while the football game with musical chairs continues

As the European season draws to a close, a transformative summer beckons for several clubs, with management changes for many high-profile clubs. Arne Slot was officially appointed Liverpool manager on Monday, almost 24 hours after Jürgen Klopp unofficially kicked off the club’s new chapter by He led the crowd at Anfield to chant Slot’s name. However, Liverpool’s preparation for the upcoming season sets them apart from many of their peers, who are still looking for a new manager as the countdown to pre-season begins.

Brighton and Hove Albion became the latest club to join the management search on Saturday when they announced Roberto De Zerbi would not return next season – and not because he has another job on the line. There is no shortage of appearances he can land: Bayern Munich can still looking for Thomas Tuchel’s successor despite deciding he would leave in February and recently failing in an attempt to change his mind, while Juventus have yet to agree a deal with Bologna’s Thiago Motta to succeed Massimiliano Allegri and could look at De Zerbi. Manchester United, meanwhile, still have a week to decide whether or not to dump Erik ten Hag after Saturday’s FA Cup final.

A vacancy could also open up at Barcelona, ​​who pulled themselves off the coaching carousel a month ago by convincing Xavi to stay after he decided to leave. The club is now flirting with the idea of ​​sacking him, partly because president Joan Laporta disagreed with Xavi’s ‘realistic’ view that Barcelona will find it difficult to compete with Real Madrid amid financial constraints. according to Guillem Balague.

This weekend’s crop of new job openings was accompanied by a buzzy new name doing the rounds: Kieran McKenna. The manager who led Ipswich Town to back-to-back promotions is now one of the leading contenders for the Brighton job and could be in the mix for the United gig if it becomes available, leaving another vacancy open in the Premier League . It could be a struggle to the finish for a handful of clubs as they start planning for next season by lining up players And administrators.

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���� It’s a wrap: Here’s more coverage from Premier League Championship Sunday, as Phil Foden said City’s historic title “means a little bit more” and Mikel Arteta remained optimistic afterward Strong season from Arsenal. Plus, here’s a look at it Klopp’s Liverpool legacy after his nearly nine-year run officially ended.

🇺🇸 Copa America is just around the corner: Gregg Berhalter named his team for the USMNT’s pre-Copa America friendlies, and spoke about how the team will look to replace the injured Sergino Dest.

🔵 Hayes leaves on a high: Chelsea won their fifth consecutive WSL title on Saturday as Emma Hayes wrapped things up with a 6-0 win over Manchester United, reflecting on the evolution of women’s football at the end of her 12-year spell with the Blues.

👏 Williams makes history: Gotham’s Lynn Williams broke the all-time NWSL record with her 79th league goal on Sunday, leading them to a 2-1 win – and helping them rise one spot in the latest set of NWSL power rankings.

🍺 Cheers for beer: Borussia Dortmund icon Marco Reus bought a round of beer for the fans who attended his last home match for the club, a 4-0 win over Darmstadt in which he scored a goal and an assist.

🦩 Miami wins again: Lionel Messi returned to the lineup as Inter Miami defeated DC United 1-0 on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run in MLS to nine.

🇮🇹 Fagioli’s return: Juventus’ Nicolo Fagioli is back in the squad for the first time in seven months after his suspension for gambling.

🇩🇪 Leverkusen’s undefeated streak: After becoming the first Bundesliga team to go undefeated for an entire season, it’s worth asking: Will Bayer Leverkusen have their best season ever if they finish the campaign unbeaten in all competitions?

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• Serie A: Bologna vs. Juventus, Monday, 2:45 p.m
  💰 THE CHOICE: Dusan Vlahovic scores (+200) — The final Serie A match of the weekend has its own storylines, especially after Juventus abruptly fired Massimiliano Allegri last week. His likely successor, Thiago Motta, will be on the sidelines for Bologna after leading them to a Champions League spot for the first time since 1965, which could provide incentive for some Juventus players to impress if the season is coming to an end. It’s hard to say whether Juventus will be at their best with little to play this season, but if they come out big on Monday, expect top scorer Dusan Vlahovic to play a big role in the midst of a 16th season. goal season.

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