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Premier League. Runaway leader Liverpool looks certain to win a record-equaling 20th title. At the other end of the standings, three from the current bottom four clubs will probably be relegated. The Champions League places, however, are up for grabs with just six points separating the teams placed from third to 10th. And with the Premier League in pole position to win a bonus fifth spot in the Champions League next season, the likes of Bournemouth, Brighton and Fulham are in contention.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.After a week of mounting political drama, the stage is set in the U.K. for months of uncertainty over who will lead the world’s fifth-biggest economy, as unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer embarks on a long and messy fight for his job against the left-wing mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.Burnham said late Thursday he planned to stand for election to parliament, opening the path for him to take on Starmer for the leadership of the ruling Labour Party.

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Mumbai finally got itself a new mayor, Ritu Tawde from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), after a long hiatus. The city’s municipal corporation is the country’s richest local body and expectations from the incoming mayor were quite high.

San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs are clashing in the latter's home turf on Saturday, April 5. The match, being played at the Wrigley Field, is the home opener for the Cubs this season. The fixture marks the beginning of a three-game series between the two sides. The two upcoming matchups will take place through the weekend. The match on Saturday is scheduled to begin at 01:20 pm (CDT). The third and the final game of the series will commence at the same time on Sunday.

Chris Brown has announced his latest Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour to celebrate 20 years in music. Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour is expected to have him performing alongside Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller for an incredible concert experience.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been announced as a playable character in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, an upcoming and much-awaited fighting game set to be released next month. The Portuguese player announced the major surprise for his fans on X, formerly known as Twitter. In his social media post, Ronaldo revealed he will be entering as a playable character in the upcoming fighting game Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. «Big news to share with everyone today! I'm going to be a character in the new fighting game FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves! @FATALFURY_PR Let's have some fun on April 24th!,» his post read. This announcement sent shockwaves through both the gaming and football communities, as the 40-year-old legend is renowned for his athletic achievements rather than any connection to gaming. ALSO READ: US health department to cut 10,000 jobs as Robert F. Kennedy Jr announces overhaul in latest DOGE push

Trent Alexander-Arnold can soon get to see their favourite star play for the Real Madrid as the Liverpool right-back is close enough to sign a deal with the La Liga side as a free agent this summer. Real Madrid has been eying Alexander-Arnold for two years. They have been making all possible efforts on their behalf since January this year to convince the 26-year-old to join their side by the end of this season, The Athletic reported.

London Heathrow’s unprecedented blackout on Friday has put the airport’s reliance on potentially vulnerable infrastructure into focus, at a time when the biggest UK hub is lobbying for an ambitious expansion plan. A fire late Thursday at a nearby electrical substation cut off the power supply to Heathrow, bringing flights to a standstill for almost all of Friday. While backup systems kicked in, they only allow the hub to land some aircraft and evacuate passengers, but not to support full operations. Only by late on Friday did a few flights resume, mainly to repatriate dislocated passengers. Smoke from a fire at North Hyde Electricity Substation near London Heathrow Airport in London on March 21. The public blowback to the outage was swift, with Willie Walsh, the former chief executive officer of British Airways parent IAG SA and now IATA director, saying it’s “yet another case of Heathrow letting down both travelers and airlines.” Walsh said it’s a “clear planning failure by the airport” if critical national infrastructure relies on one energy source without an alternative.

The Hundred draft. Big names like Imad Wasim, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali and Naseem Shah, who was the highest priced, all found no bidders. Among women Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Yusra Amir, Iram Javed, and Jaweria Rauf did not find any takers. Meanwhile, Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad and New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell got the best deal. Ahmad joined Manchester Originals, while Bracewell was picked by Southern Brave. Former Australia cricketer David Warner was picked by London Spirit.

While the consumption of «green beer» and several popular Irish beverages is one of the most common traditions associated with the festival, there's no harm in throwing a bucket of fried chicken and some great sporting fixtures in the mix.

Japan recently opened up about the racism he has faced, sparking a wider discussion about discrimination in different parts of the world. His revelations come shortly after an Indian-origin woman in the UK became a target of racial abuse while traveling from London to Manchester by train. The man, identified as Nikhil Tripathi, shared his experiences in a viral video after being interviewed by a Japanese vlogger known as Riki With Japan Mates.

Premier League 2024-25 is all set to wrap up in a few weeks. While Arsenal’s chances to make it to the finals may seem volatile at the moment considering its recent performances, the team is leaving no stone unturned to play their best game. On March 9, Arsenal will be up against Manchester United. There has already been a lot of buzz around the match as it marks one of the iconic soccer rivalries. In its previous matches, Arsenal lost against West Ham United, followed by settling for a draw against Nottingham Forest. The Gunners may draw some inspiration in this tough time from their manager Mikel Arteta, who believes that the team will not accept defeat until the end of the season. The odds are slightly in favour of Manchester United, if history is to be believed. In their games against Arsenal, they have won 102 while Arsenal scored a victory in 90 fixtures. There have been as many as 50 draws between the clubs.

PSG have played against each other in European competitions four times, with each side winning twice.

Five, announced last week that they are returning for their 2025 reunion tour with all the original members. The tickets are finally going on sale today for their «Keep On Movin' 2025 Tour». The band, made up of Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson, Abz Love and Jason «J» Brown, split in 2001, leaving millennial fans heartbroken across the nation. They are returning after 25 years. The group will be heading on a 12-date tour this November, with shows at the O2, Manchester's AO Arena and more.

S Jaishankar visits the United Kingdom to reinforce the growing GBP 41 billion trading relationship between the two nations. A major highlight of this visit is the announcement of two new Indian consulates in Belfast and Manchester, a move aimed at fostering regional economic ties and enhancing investments. The UK has also welcomed over GBP 100 million in new Indian investment deals, expected to create jobs, strengthen economic growth, and improve financial prospects for working individuals.

Anthony Martial is enjoying a return to form with Greek club AEK Athens. The former Manchester United star, who had a couple of forgettable seasons with the Red Devils, had surprised everyone with his ability to deliver for AEK Athens since he joined the club last year.

Arsenal beat Manchester City 5-1 to keep their Premier League title hopes alive on Sunday, while Manchester United slumped to another meek 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Naomi Girma has made history as the first million-dollar player in women’s soccer. The 24-year-old completed her transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea for a record-breaking $1.1 million (900,000 pounds) on Sunday.

Manchester City's new signings Omar Marmoush, Vitor Reis and Abdukodir Khusanov will be in the squad for Saturday's league game against Chelsea, boss Pep Guardiola said ahead of the battle between two teams chasing a Champions League spot.

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho's future at the club may be in doubt, as Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for the Red Devils winger in the January transfer window.