Everton triumph in Merseyside Derby denting Liverpool’s title hopes

Everton moved closer to Premier League survival and put a huge dent in Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge with an outstanding win at a thunderous Goodison Park. Jarrad Branthwaite’s first-half goal and a towering header from Dominic Calvert-Lewin after the break gave Everton their first Merseyside derby win at home since October 2010 in a victory that could assume huge significance.

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White and Havertz hit doubles as Arsenal hammer Chelsea

Arsenal moved three points clear at the top of the Premier League and made a potentially significant improvement to their goal difference with a crushing victory over Chelsea at Emirates Stadium. Kai Haverts and Ben White both bagged braces after Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for the Gunners.

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Inter seal historic 20th Serie A title with derby victory over Milan

Inter Milan sealed their 20th Italian title by beating arch-rivals and nearest challengers AC Milan in a historic Derby della Madonnina. Francesco Acerbi was unmarked to head in from a corner to give Inter the lead. Marcus Thuram smashed their second into the bottom corner at the San Siro. England’s Fikayo Tomori headed in from close range to give Milan brief hope but it was to no avail.

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Bellingham strikes at the death as Madrid down Barca in El Clasico

La Liga leaders Real Madrid’s pursuit of a record-extending 36th Spanish title gathered momentum after Jude Bellingham scored a goal in added time to secure a 3-2 comeback win over defending champions Barcelona on Sunday. The visitors had taken an early lead through Andreas Christensen but were pegged back by a Vinicius Jr penalty.

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United scrape into FA Cup final after stunning Coventry comeback

Manchester United scraped into the FA Cup final on penalties despite throwing away a three-goal lead against Championship side Coventry in an epic semi-final at Wembley. The Sky Blues forced extra-time with a Haji Wright penalty but came undone on spot kicks with captain Ben Sheaf missing a crucial kick.

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