May 30 – Just when Manchester United’s dismal campaign seemed unable to sink any lower, they suffered a humiliating defeat to a Southeast Asian XI in Kuala Lumpur – and watched their brightest talent make headlines for all the wrong reasons.
May 29 – Manchester United’s troubled season continued across the globe this week, as the club opened its commercially motivated post-season tour of Asia with a 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars in Kuala Lumpur – a result that quickly drew ridicule from fans and even a jab from the Malaysian Prime Minister.
May 29 – Newcastle United Sporting Director Paul Mitchell will leave his role by mutual consent at the end of June, ending a turbulent 11-month tenure marked by tensions with manager Eddie Howe.
May 28 – Leeds United, promoted back into the Premier League for next season, are returning to big match and big money fixtures with their final pre-season game to be played August 9 against Serie A giants AC Milan in Dublin at the 51,700 capacity Aviva Stadium.
May 27 – Manchester United staff were informed on Friday that a fresh wave of redundancies is under way, with up to 200 further jobs set to be cut across the organisation — including within the football department — as part of an ongoing cost-reduction strategy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS-led regime.
May 27 – A serious incident in central Liverpool cast a sombre tone over the city’s Premier League title celebrations, after a vehicle collided with pedestrians on Water Street shortly after the conclusion of Liverpool FC’s official victory parade on Monday evening. While nearly 50 people were injured — including four children — authorities have confirmed the incident took place after roads had reopened and that the club’s involvement in the day’s events had formally ended.
May 27 – Sunday marked the end of an era as Gary Lineker hosted Match of the Day for the final time, concluding a remarkable 25-year tenure as the face of the BBC’s flagship Premier League highlights show. The departure of England’s often-beloved football presenter comes after a series of controversies that made his position at the corporation untenable.
May 27 – The UEFA Champions League represents the pinnacle of club football in Europe, generating millions in revenue. That makes every refereeing decision potentially critical. Aston Villa learned this harsh reality following a controversial call at Old Trafford on Sunday that cost them qualification.
May 22 – Aston Villa have opened a new 10,000 square-foot retail space in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre, marking a significant commercial milestone for the club as they look to capitalise on recent on-pitch success with stronger off-pitch positioning.
May 22 – English Premier League (EPL) champions Liverpool have leapt ahead in the content race with their launch of ‘All Red’ – a streamlined, digitally integrated membership program that unifies all paid services and fan engagement under one platform.
May 20 – Championship winners Leeds United are set to benefit from a substantial £120 million cash injection via a new share issue by owners 49ers Enterprises, with funds earmarked for both the Elland Road redevelopment project and strengthening the squad ahead of their Premier League return.
May 21 – Leicester City, relegated from the Premier League, face an uncertain future after being referred to an independent commission over alleged profit and sustainability rule (PSR) breaches for the 2023-24 season, when they competed in the Championship.
May 21 – Coca-Cola is making its return to the Premier League, signing a new three-year deal to become the league’s official soft drink partner starting from the 2025/26 season.
May 21 – As the 2024-25 Premier League season edges towards its finale, fans continue to pack stadiums in record numbers. Matchweek 37 – the penultimate round – delivered the highest average stadium occupancy of the season, with clubs filling 98.73% of available seats across the 10 fixtures.
May 21 – In his last match at the Etihad Stadium as a Manchester City player, Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne bade an emotional farewell to fans.