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Sky Sports' writers analyse all the big talking points from the penultimate weekend of Premier League action; should Man Utd break the bank to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest? Is Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton just as good as the former Newcastle man? Sunday 17 May 2026 22:40, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Nothing was ever going to overshadow Casemiro's Old Trafford farewell – but the performance of Elliot Anderson in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday showed Michael Carrick exactly why he should be the man to replace the Brazilian. United have clinched third spot and Champions League qualification. Carrick's appointment is imminent. Naturally, attentions are turning to the transfer window. Midfielders are the priority. More than one is required but Anderson would be the dream signing. The England international is perhaps the closest you can get to a sure thing in the market since Arsenal paid £105m to sign Declan Rice from West Ham in 2023. Those two are set to play a central role for England boss Thomas Tuchel at the World Cup this summer. Anderson's Old Trafford performance might change some minds about where he is best deployed in that England midfield. He was everywhere, in fairness. But his most crucial contributions were in the attacking third of the pitch, assisting both of Forest's goals. For each goal, he found a pocket of space on the right and delivered a pinpoint cross reminiscent of those Steven Gerrard produced so often when playing for Liverpool. Anderson's delivery for the first goal was close to perfection. Morato simply could not miss. This is a side of his game that we do not see enough. Anderson doubled his Premier League assists tally for the season in a single afternoon. He was, of course, excellent in all the areas he usually excels in as well. The 23-year-old ran the show for Forest. Watch FREE Premier League highlights Live Premier League table Anderson won more duels than anyone on the pitch (nine), won possession more than anyone else on the pitch (eight) and had more final third entries than anyone else on the pitch (14). He was simply head and shoulders above. That would have been hard to miss for United's hierarchy. Manchester City lead the race for Anderson's signature as it stands. They also tried to sign Rice before he joined Arsenal. United should move heaven and earth to bring Anderson to Old Trafford if they have ambitions of challenging again one day.Zinny Boswell "One more year, one more year, Adam Wharton," sang the Crystal Palace fans. But the England midfielder was putting in a display that will surely see him sought-after this summer. Against Brentford, Wharton was doing everything right. His forward-thinking passing ability was creating chance after chance in a dominant half for the Eagles. But his off-the-ball work was noticed too, topping Palace players for ball recoveries in a breathless 100 minutes in west London. "It is incredible how he reads the game and how far he is ahead of it," said Oliver Glasner after the game. "This is his biggest strength." A lot has been made about Elliot Anderson ahead of a crucial summer - for England's World Cup and in the transfer market. But Wharton has shown he can easily be the star of the summer. As he did at Brentford, if he can add goals to his game he will be the perfect all-round midfielder. Whoever doesn't get Anderson knows there is a more than capable alternative in Wharton this summer.Sam Blitz Brentford's European fate is now out of their hands. It may not be the worst thing in the world for the Bees if they don't get it. Should Keith Andrews' side qualify, it would be an outstanding achievement for a club tipped for the drop in August. It would probably get Andrews Manager of the Season. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player But the one thing Europe would bring is a hectic schedule. And Brentford would need a big squad for that. They don't have one yet. The Bees have a good squad but it looked tired at certain points in the draw with Crystal Palacee. Andrews even revealed he has not been able to start Kevin Schade and Dango Ouattara together in the last two games to manage their minutes. That's because not enough fringe players have been trusted in big moments. Striker Kaye Furo was once again unused and Reiss Nelson has barely been called upon all season. If Brentford get Europe, it would probably lead them to a similar situation to Palace, where they would need to run risk of relegation to fund a European campaign. On current viewing, the Bees may not succeed at balancing both competitions.Sam Blitz Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player When Marco Silva comes to a final decision on his Fulham future, he might well revisit a 1-1 draw with Wolves as a result with major repercussions. This was the game where European hopes faded into obscurity. And perhaps with it, Fulham's chances of retaining highly-rated Silva as manager. The Portuguese boss has been hesitant to commit himself to Craven Cottage after five years in charge. He's been linked with roles in his homeland, most recently Benfica. And Benfica consistently play in Europe. After coming close in two consecutive campaigns under Silva, the Londoners have not been able to deliver on that dream. Has the 48-year-old's ambitions outgrown a club of Fulham's size? Is he likely to be given the resource and budget to make a play for the top eight next year? Does he even have the appetite to try again? Perhaps those are all questions being discussed behind closed doors. Now felt like the most realistic opportunity, though. In terms of points, Fulham are closer to Liverpool in fifth than they are to those clubs at the bottom, but they are a way off the kind of consistency Bournemouth and Brighton have been producing. They've lost 16 times this season and that's too many. Silva told reporters at Molineux he wants assurances about "how I want the club to move on" before deciding whether the project suits him, adding "it's one of the most important summers in this football club." The decision makers at Fulham clearly need to convince him to stay rather than the other way around.Laura Hunter Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A brilliant first season back in the top flight for Sunderland may yet finish on an historic high. They were tipped to go straight back down to the Championship. Instead, they will face Chelsea on the final day with a chance to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1973 thanks to their come-from behind win over Everton. The Black Cats will need other results to go their way too, but regardless of how it finishes, this has been a season to cherish for their fans, who saluted the efforts of their players at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as those in blue endured boos. Everton's form has collapsed at the worst possible moment. Their 3-0 victory over Chelsea in March made it three wins from four at the time but it's none in six now. Most worrying for David Moyes is their glaring vulnerability defensively. Everton have now conceded at least two goals in six straight games. Sunderland only had three shots on target on Sunday but it summed up the home side's current plight that all three of them beat Jordan Pickford and found the back of the net. The Toffees are not mathematically out of the race for Europe but, three points back, with a negative goal difference, it will take something close to a miracle. Few saw it coming at the start of the season, but Sunderland's prospects are far brighter.Nick Wright Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player In scoring twice against Liverpool, Ollie Watkins did not just become the highest scoring English player in the Premier League this season. He also overtook his rivals in the race to become Harry Kane's back-up in the England World Cup squad. Watkins reached 14 Premier League goals for the season but is probably the most in-form forward in the top-flight right now. He has 11 goals and three assists in his last 14 Villa matches, a fine run of form since being snubbed for England in the March international break. The performance was even better. He ran rings around Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate all night - those two defenders are also heading to the World Cup this summer. "You could feel in the first few minutes of this game," said Jamie Carragher. "He was right up for it, and fancied his chances against Liverpool's centre-backs." Now, Thomas Tuchel simply cannot ignore Watkins any longer. The Villa man is getting into stride just at the right time. It's not just form going Watkins' way. His relationship with Morgan Rogers - shown once again in the pair combining for Villa's second goal - could be crucial over in North America this summer. Should Watkins fire Villa to Europa League glory on Wednesday, it will only rubberstamp his spot on the World Cup plane. Only injury can stop Watkins now…Sam Blitz It is remarkable that Liverpool will go into the Premier League's final day in fifth. Arne Slot is extremely fortunate that others like Chelsea have not performed to the level expected of them this season otherwise he would find himself in a much more precarious position. Friday night's 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa was Liverpool's 12th in the Premier League this season. That is unacceptable for a team defending the title. A title they won at a canter. If you take into account all competitions, Liverpool have lost 19 times this season. You would not be surprised if they made it 20 against Brentford on the final day of the Premier League season. That would be the joint most defeats Liverpool have recorded in a single season since being promoted back to the top-flight in 1962. Astonishing. Liverpool are a team that struggle to score goals and cannot seem to keep them out, either. They have conceded more than a half century of goals (52) in the league, which is a record for the club in a 38-game season, and it could well have been more on Friday. Set-piece vulnerability has been a problem all season long and it has gone unsolved. Liverpool have conceded more goals from dead ball scenarios excluding penalties than any other team in the Premier League this season (20). Add it to the to-do list for next season. Slot is not solely to blame for the sorry turn Liverpool's season has taken, but he will take the brunt of the criticism. These stats - and there are more - demonstrate the size of the task that lies ahead of the Dutchman if he is to turn it around at Anfield.Zinny Boswell Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player That's now 14 Premier League goals this season for Dominic Calvert-Lewin and today probably won't have hurt his chances ahead of Thomas Tuchel naming his England World Cup squad next Friday. Tuchel already brought Calvert-Lewin back into the England setup earlier this year after his form at Leeds, with the striker earning his first call-up since 2021. He came off the bench against Uruguay and clearly remains in Tuchel's thinking. What helps Calvert-Lewin is that he offers something a bit different to England's other attacking options. He gives you a real presence up front, is strong in the air and can occupy defenders physically, something that could be useful when Kane gets tired. And while Leeds barely created anything all afternoon, he still found a way to make the difference. He stayed switched on, reacted quickest to the mistake and kept his composure in a huge moment. Those are the type of moments international managers notice.Sam Cohen Come 6pm next Sunday, Brighton might look back on Sunday's defeat at Leeds as the moment they lost out on Europe. Winning at Elland Road would have secured them seventh place and, after Manchester City's FA Cup win, the top eight will likely be enough for Europe. So all is not lost - far from it. But the race could not be tighter and Brighton would have wanted to go into a final-day match at home to Man Utd with something in the bag. What will be more of a concern is a lack of cutting edge. Brighton had 19 shots at Elland Road with eight on target, but came away with no goals and no points. Then there was a worrying error from Jan Paul van Hecke and Bart Verbruggen that Dominic Calvert-Lewin capitalised as the Seagulls were perhaps a bit too eager to build out again from the back. Fabian Hurzeler called Leeds' win 'lucky' and there may be some truth to that, but I'd categorise it as pouncing on an error. Brighton were the creators of their own downfall. It's now an all or nothing game on Sunday. The Seagulls have the edge with their league position and it is in their hands. They will need the best week possible of preparation to return to the European stage next season.Charlotte Marsh Play Super 6 for a chance to win £250k! Enter for free.

West Ham beaten 3-1 at Newcastle and now needing Tottenham to lose twice in the final week of the season against Chelsea and Everton to have a chance of staying in the Premier League; Roy Keane hits out at the attitude and application of the Hammers at St James' Park Sunday 17 May 2026 22:40, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player West Ham lacked intensity and desire in their damaging defeat at Newcastle, says Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane. The Hammers are in big danger of being relegated from the Premier League after their 3-1 loss at St James' Park. Rivals Spurs need only one point from their final two Premier League fixtures to send West Ham down to the Championship. Should Spurs lose at Chelsea on Tuesday night, live on Sky Sports, West Ham would then need to beat Leeds at the London Stadium and hope Everton win at Spurs on the final day. But despite the high stakes on Sunday, West Ham errors helped Newcastle to victory. "I bet Newcastle couldn't believe their luck," said Keane. "This is a Newcastle team who haven't been brilliant recently and you're gifting them the game. "They had a go in the end - but it's very easy to have a go when you're 3-0 down. The game is done. "It's about the way they started the game. That wasn't a team fighting for their lives. Got Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract Live Premier League table Watch FREE Premier League highlights Premier League fixtures "Obviously they're lacking confidence. It's as if they've not recovered from last weekend [against Arsenal]. The decision went against them last week, almost feeling sorry for themselves. "Be compact, be hard to beat, stay in the game. They've done the opposite of that. They've gifted goals and the table doesn't lie. Not good enough. The decision-making - that is schoolboy stuff." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player West Ham were 2-0 down inside 19 minutes, with the first goal - coming from a poor pass out from goalkeeper Mads Hermansen, which allowed Harvey Barnes to cross for the unmarked Nick Woltemade to score - setting the tone. "I can't believe it," said Keane when reviewing that goal. "Players make mistakes. It's what you do after that. You try to cover for your team-mates. "No intensity, no desire. Fighting for their lives? They didn't show that. "To start the game like that, it's a long way back." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted West Ham's fans were right to chant that his players were "not fit to wear the shirt" after defeat at Newcastle left them on the brink of Premier League relegation. A section of the travelling support made their feelings abundantly clear on the final whistle, and Nuno had no problem with that. He said: "It hurts a lot, of course. This is our job, this is our life, but the fans are right and today they show their anger and frustration and they have reasons to. "It hurts, it hurts the boys, it hurts us, it hurts the club. That's why this week we should finish the season with dignity and respect for the fans. "We should do better so we can show at the London Stadium to our fans a different performance and attitude in terms of the game. "Anything is possible. Let's wait for Tuesday. Even though it's difficult, we're still alive. Let's see. There's some hope. But more than anything is respect. Let's prepare ourselves and show a better performance. This is what our fans deserve. He added: "Bad performance and a bad day for us. It's going to be a tough week ahead. After today, it's going to be a very tough week." West Ham midfielder Matheus Fernandes also gave a damning assessment of the team's performance. He called on his team-mates to step up and take responsibility. "The first 20 minutes was so painful for us," he told Sky Sports. "We are trying to do one thing and when we arrived, we did the other thing. "They score the chance and after that, we tried to create and just score one goal. "We have this week to believe, we just need to believe. It's our responsibility and we need to do much better. "Since the first day, it is the players who decide the game. We need to take responsibility for this moment. We have one more game. "It's frustrating because it is one game that can change everything; it is difficult." At full-time, West Ham's players were greeted with chants of 'You're not fit to wear the shirt' when they went to thank their travelling supporters. "We didn't play with full fight and spirit like we did against Arsenal," said Fernandes when asked about that. "We missed everything: the fight, the energy and the second balls. "Very hard to think about the future. One game to try and be good. It is difficult but it is football; anything can happen." Play Super 6 for a chance to win £250k! Enter for free.

Gary Neville says replacing Casemiro will be one of Manchester United’s biggest challenges this summer, while also naming Elliot Anderson as the “outstanding” midfield candidate to join Michael Carrick’s side after impressing at Old Trafford on Sunday Football Expert & Columnist @GNev2 Sunday 17 May 2026 22:40, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports' Gary Neville says replacing Casemiro will be one of Manchester United biggest challenges this summer after the Brazilian’s emotional Old Trafford farewell. Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast after Man Utd's final home game of the season, Neville admitted the club now face a huge task trying to replace the experience, leadership and physical presence Casemiro brought to Michael Carrick's side. "Manchester United now need a 25 to 26-year-old version of Casemiro, but the problem is that it costs you £100m nowadays," Neville admitted. "His heading and aerial ability in both boxes will be very difficult to replace." Neville reflected on the circumstances around Casemiro's arrival at Old Trafford, claiming the midfielder was signed during a period of panic in the club's recruitment strategy. "Casemiro was signed in a panic after the Brentford defeat away from home," Neville explained. "They overpaid and they overpaid on salary. Got Sky? Watch now on the Sky Sports app Not got Sky? Get instant access with no contract Live Premier League table Watch FREE Premier League highlights "Manchester United today in their current format and leadership won't go and do another deal like that." Neville also praised Casemiro's impact during the second half of the campaign, believing the midfielder played a huge role in helping Carrick guide United back into the Champions League. "In this last six months, he's been exceptional in terms of getting Manchester United into the Champions League," Neville said. "They will miss him from a personality and character perspective, physicality, aerial presence and he's good on the ball as well. "Casemiro's brought some value because he's like a captain really. You don't find many players like that." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Neville believes Elliot Anderson would be the "outstanding" midfield candidate to replace Casemiro at Manchester United this summer after he impressed for Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Neville praised Anderson's ability to play forward, contribute creatively and handle the intensity of Premier League football. "Manchester United need to look at players that are either very young and have a hunger to grow or Premier League-ready players and Elliot Anderson is that," Neville said, despite admitting it "won't be an easy bargain to strike" to prise him from Forest. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "What I like about Anderson is the fact that he looks forward and he contributes. The two crosses for the goals, were exceptional." Neville explained that Anderson's willingness to play on the front foot is what makes him stand out from many modern midfielders, arguing that too many players are content keeping possession rather than taking risks in central areas. "I see too many crabs playing central midfield. You can't have too many people who play five-yard passes back and sideways. You need to put players in there who are going to look forward and punch passes through the lines and have their head up. "Elliot Anderson can do that. He can take set-pieces. So for me, he would be an outstanding candidate to come here. "But if you believe what you hear, Manchester City also want him, so if it's a straight fight between the two Manchester clubs, it'll be interesting to see who he chooses." Neville believes the players Manchester United signed from Premier League clubs last summer have largely worked, with that experience helping them adapt quicker to the demands of playing at Old Trafford. "If you look at Man Utd's recruitment last summer, they did sign younger players from outside, but their big signings were Premier League-ready players like Mbeumo and Cunha. They've had difficult moments this season, but I've never watched them and thought they don't belong in a Man Utd shirt," Neville argued. "They keep going, they've got fight and persistence. Manchester United forwards have to work hard, look hungry to get on the ball and run forward." Neville also warned that Man Utd will need significant reinforcements this summer if they are to compete on multiple fronts next season following their return to the Champions League. "Michael Carrick's got a squad at the moment that is paper-thin. If two or three players got injured, it would fall apart quite quickly," Neville explained. "The squad will come under great stress playing three times a week. There are some players out there who are injury prone, some players who fatigue more and it's just inevitable." Neville believes central midfield should be a priority area for United this summer, alongside defensive reinforcements. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player "They need two top central midfield players. That's the absolute unequivocal," he added. "He'll [Carrick] need four or five more players minimum, of really high quality that are reliable, consistent, and Premier League ready. "They've got to go and get two or three more around that to beef up the squad." With Champions League football returning to Old Trafford next season, United now face a crucial summer window as Carrick looks to build a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts. Play Super 6 for a chance to win £250k! 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Monday's top stories also include: Chelsea want a new goalkeeper this summer and are seriously considering a move for Sunderland's Robin Roefs; Barcelona are aware Aston Villa are keen on England international Marcus Rashford Sunday 17 May 2026 23:13, UK The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers... Chelsea have an interest in Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers - TalkSport Chelsea want a new goalkeeper this summer and are seriously considering a move for Sunderland's Robin Roefs - Daily Mirror Brentford have joined Brighton and Chelsea in showing an interest in Cologne's 19-year-old German winger Said El Mala - Daily Mail Barcelona are reluctant to pay the 30m euros to turn Man Utd forward Marcus Rashford's loan move into a permanent deal and they are aware Aston Villa are keen on the England international - Mundo Deportivo The SPFL are set to seek talks with the Scottish Government over new measures to tackle pitch invasions and tailgating at football games - The Herald A Labour Lord has "escalated" his complaint involving Celtic to FIFA, following Neil Doncaster's response to his claims of Celtic's win being "predetermined" - The Herald Transfer Centre LIVE! Download the Sky Sports app Stream Sky Sports with NOW Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp A key figure within FIFA, Mattias Grafstrom, has held constructive talks with Iran's FA President Mehdi Taj and is confident they will appear at the World Cup. - The Mirror Steve Borthwick is considering resting Maro Itoje, the England captain, for the Nations Championship this summer - The Telegraph The Bahrain GP could return in October as F1 are considering a calendar reshuffle - The Telegraph Alex Marquez, the brother of seven-time MotoGP champion Marc, suffered a broken neck after a horrifying crash during a chaotic Barcelona Grand Prix - The Telegraph Back Pages is a review of the sports headlines from the national newspapers, every Monday to Friday, live on Sky Sports News from 10.30pm. Missed the show? Catch up on the latest news with the Back Pages podcast. Play Super 6 for a chance to win £250k! Enter for free.

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Everton vs Sunderland. Premier League. 3:00pm, Sunday 17th May 2026. Hill Dickinson StadiumAttendance: Attendance52,590. Watch match highlights Report and free highlights as Sunderland fight back to stun Everton; hosts were booed off at Hill Dickinson Stadium; Brian Brobbey, Enzo Le Fee and Wilson Isidor scored for the Black Cats; Regis Le Bris's side are now one point off European places in ninth Football Features Writer @nicholaspwright Sunday 17 May 2026 18:13, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sunderland staged a second-half fightback to beat Everton 3-1 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium and boost their hopes of European qualification by climbing to ninth in the Premier League. Everton were on course to boost their own chances of a top-eight finish when Merlin Rohl scored his first goal for the club via a deflection in the first half but they ended up being booed off by the home fans after the visitors completed a stunning turnaround. Brian Brobbey scored their 59th-minute equaliser, finishing emphatically at the near post after showing pace and strength to hold off James Tarkowski following a misplaced pass by Jake O'Brien. Everton: Pickford (5), O'Brien (4), Tarkowski (6), Keane (6), Mykolenko (6), Iroegbunam (5), Garner (6), Rohl (7), Dewsbury-Hall (6), Ndiaye (5), Beto (5) Subs: George (6), Barry (6), McNeil (n/a), Coleman (n/a) Sunderland: Roefs (7), Geertruida (7), Mukiele (7), Alderete (6), Reinildo (7), Hume (6), Xhaka (7), Sadiki (6), Angulo (6), Le Fee (8), Brobbey (7) Subs: O’Nien (8), Talbi (6), Rigg (7), Isidor (7), Diarra (7) Player of the Match: Enzo Le Fee Enzo Le Fee put Regis Le Bris' side ahead when he turned home from close range after being teed up by Chris Rigg in the 81st minute, with Wilson Isidor adding a stoppage-time third when he finished brilliantly from fellow substitute Habib Diarra's low cross. In between Sunderland's second and third goals, O'Brien missed a glorious chance to level for Everton when he sent a close-range header too close to Robin Roefs from Tyrique George's cross. The victory puts Sunderland just one point behind Brentford, who occupy eighth-place following a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, meaning the promoted Black Cats will host 10th-placed Chelsea on the final day in a potential European shootout. Everton, meanwhile, will head to Tottenham in their final fixture knowing their top-eight hopes are all but over after their fans vented their frustration at a defeat which leaves the Toffees three points off eighth place in 11th, without a win in six games. Stream the Premier League with NOW Watch Premier League highlights Live Premier League table Premier League fixtures The defeat made for an unhappy final home game for Everton captain Seamus Coleman, who appeared as a late substitute having this week announced he will depart at the end of the campaign. A brilliant first season back in the top flight for Sunderland may yet finish on an historic high. They were tipped to go straight back down to the Championship. Instead, they will face Chelsea on the final day with a chance to qualify for Europe for the first time since 1973. The Black Cats will need other results to go their way too, but regardless of how it finishes, this has been a season to cherish for their fans, who saluted the efforts of their players at the Hill Dickinson Stadium as those in blue endured boos. Everton's form has collapsed at the worst possible moment. Their 3-0 victory over Chelsea in March made it three wins from four at the time but it's none in six now. Most worrying for David Moyes is their glaring vulnerability defensively. Everton have now conceded at least two goals in six straight games. Sunderland only had three shots on target on Sunday but it summed up the home side's current plight that all three of them beat Jordan Pickford and found the back of the net. The Toffees are not mathematically out of the race for Europe but, three points back, with a negative goal difference, it will take something close to a miracle. Sunderland's prospects are brighter. Everton boss David Moyes to Sky Sports: "We messed up big-time today. "We didn't look like a European team at times in the game, that's for sure. "Things didn't quite go at different times for us. We lost a really poor first goal, but then we got back in the game and it looked as though, if anybody was going to score at that time, it was more likely to be us. "And then we gave away a second goal, and trying to find our way back into the game, we lose a third one. "The players have done an amazing job at different times, but it wasn't today. "Everton's not had the opportunity to get in and around the top end of the league for a while, so I think that's the opportunity I'm more disappointed they've missed. "They've missed an opportunity to build a big bit of momentum here, to keep pushing on. Today showed we're probably not ready for that." Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris speaking to Sky Sports: "We are becoming ambitious stage after stage and now it's a reality because we'll have one more game and, depending on the result, we have the opportunity to achieve something really special. "It was already special, but now it's just a final and we'll see. "It was a marathon last season [in the Championship]. It's the club, the staff, the team, the direction; we are really well aligned. It makes the difference at the end and I'm really proud. "We'll just enjoy the week, work hard and we'll see at the end. "The fans deserve it because they are always really supportive and behind us. We've had highs, but also lows and they were still behind us. I hope they will enjoy the last fixture at home." Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Play Super 6 for a chance to win £250k! Enter for free.

Brentford vs Crystal Palace. Premier League. 3:00pm, Sunday 17th May 2026. Gtech Community StadiumAttendance: Attendance17,213. Watch match highlights Report and free highlights as Brentford draw 2-2 with Crystal Palace; Ismaila Sarr put Palace ahead from spot after Caoimhin Kelleher brought him down; Dango Ouattara equalised against run of play after Palace twice hit post; Adam Wharton scored first Palace goal before Ouattara levelled Football Journalist @SamBIitz Sunday 17 May 2026 18:17, UK Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Dango Ouattara was Brentford's saviour as they twice came from behind to rescue a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace - and keep their European chances alive. Palace thought they were hanging onto a 2-1 lead when Ouattara headed home in the 88th minute from Michael Kayode's long throw, after Sepp van den Berg flicked it on cleverly. It was previously the Adam Wharton show, as the Palace midfielder's first goal for the club put them on cruise control in west London. The England midfielder had gone 93 games without a goal for the Eagles but his drive that went through Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher looked to have settled the London derby contest in west London. His cartwheel and somersault celebration made it a goal worth waiting for but Ouattara was on hand again late on for the Bees to ensure they took a point. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Wharton's earlier strike was part of a poor day for Bees goalkeeper Kelleher, who conceded an early penalty by tripping Ismaila Sarr after just a few minutes. Referee Sam Barrott initially gave a corner, but was sent to the monitor to overturn the decision. Stream the Premier League with NOW Watch Premier League highlights Live Premier League table Premier League fixtures Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sarr converted his 21st goal of the season, matching Andy Johnson's Palace record for most goals in all competitions during a Premier League campaign. Palace should have been further ahead as Sarr and then Jorgen Strand Larsen hit the post - before Brentford equalised in fortunate circumstances. Yehor Yarmoliuk's cross was cleared by Jaydee Canvot into Ouattara's head - the Brentford striker knew nothing about it as the ball then flew into the net. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player But Palace - through their midfield maestro Wharton - were back ahead early in the second half as Wharton struck from the edge of the area via Kelleher's mistake. Brentford tried to find a way back in but Palace were relatively comfortable. That was until Ouattara's late leveller - which preceded a whopping TEN minutes of stoppage time. The Bees nearly won it as both Kevin Schade and Igor Thiago blazed efforts over the bar from inside the box - as the spoils were shared. Brentford: Kelleher (4); Kayode (7), Ajer (6), Collins (6), Lewis-Potter (6); Janelt (6), Jensen (6), Yarmoliuk (7); Ouattara (9), Thiago (5), Damsgaard (6) Subs: Schade (6), Henderson (6), Van den Berg (7), Dasilva (n/a) Crystal Palace: Henderson (7); Riad (6), Lacroix (7), Canvot (6); Munoz (7), Wharton (9), Kamada (6), Mitchell (6); Sarr (7), Strand Larsen (6), Pino (6) Subs: Johnson (5), Mateta (6), Richards (6), Lerma (6), Guessand (n/a) Player of the Match: Adam Wharton The result is a slight disappointment for Brentford after Manchester City winning the FA Cup on Saturday meant eighth place is now a European spot. The Bees still hold onto that position, but will lose it ahead of the final day trip to Liverpool if Chelsea beat Tottenham on Tuesday, live on Sky Sports. Brentford will probably have to beat Liverpool - in Mohamed Salah's farewell match on the final day - to stand a chance of Europe. Brentford head coach Keith Andrews to Sky Sports: "Who knows? I haven't had time to look at the table. We only really focus on ourselves. "I've seen it all season, the way we train and the way we are. We didn't perform to our levels today but the character was there in abundance. I have no doubt that will be there next weekend against Liverpool. "I knew it was a special group, that was the most exciting part of getting the job. We have earned the right to be where we are. A really special group." Sky Sports' Sam Blitz at the Gtech Community Stadium: "One more year, one more year, Adam Wharton" sang the Crystal Palace fans. But the England midfielder was putting in a display that will surely see him sought after this summer. Against Brentford, Wharton was doing everything right. His forward-thinking passing ability was creating chance after chance in a dominant half for the Eagles. But his off-the-ball work was noticed too, topping Palace players for ball recoveries in a breathless 100 minutes in west London. A lot has been made about Elliot Anderson ahead of a crucial summer for England's World Cup and in the transfer market. But Wharton has shown he can easily be the star of the summer. As he did at Brentford, if he can add goals to his game he will be the perfect all-round midfielder. Whoever doesn't get Anderson knows there is a more than capable alternative in Wharton this summer. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton to Sky Sports on his first goal as an Eagles player: "It has been a long time coming. Delighted, shame we fell short at the end to get the three points but it's a good feeling. "A bit too many [games to wait for a first goal] I should have scored before. It's probably the worst shot I've had but it goes in and I'll take it. "I'll keep having bad shots and hope it goes in. We take it and it was a good performance. We have had a lot of games, we were getting tired, but proud of the performance against a team pushing for Europe. "A draw is not a terrible result and we're looking at the performances more importantly right now [with a European final on the horizon]." Play Super 6 for a chance to win £250k! Enter for free.

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