There are few more thankless tasks in football than succeeding a manager who has defined an era. David Moyes found that out the hard way at Manchester United in 2013 when he replaced the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. Whoever steps into Pep Guardiola’s shoes at the Etihad Stadium- now that it’s confirmed that he is leaving the club, will face a version of the same challenge, and one magnified by the scale of what the Spaniard has achieved during his tenure with the Citizens.
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Hull City vs Middlesbrough FC Lineups 2026 Championship Playoff Final Timeline
Here is a look at the Hull City vs Middlesbrough F.C. starting lineups and timeline of key moments from their Championship playoff final clash on 23 May 2026. Hull City beat Boro 1-0 at Wembley (official crowd attendance 84,506)
Hull City vs Boro FC 0-1 Match Timeline Playoff Final 2026
90+5′– Ollie McBurnie goal (Hull 1-0 Boro)
Hull City vs Middlesbrough FC Lineups & Substitutes used May 2026 Playoff Final
Pandur (GK); Ajayi, Egan, Hughes; Coyle (McNair 90+8′), Slater (Lundstram 90+8′), Crooks, Giles (Hirakawa 70′); Belloumi (Drameh 76′), Millar (Gelhardt 63′); McBurnie
Table after Everton 3-3 Man City 2026 | Advantage Arsenal in title race run in | Remaining Fixtures
It’s advantage Arsenal in the 2025/26 Premier League title race run in after Manchester City were held to a 3-3 draw by Everton on Monday night.
The result means that the title race is out of Man City’s hands- if Arsenal win their next three fixtures, they win the league, regardless of what Pep Guardiola’s side do in their remaining game.
Man United are also assured of Champions League football after beating Liverpool in Week 35.
Table after Everton vs Man City 3-3 game in May 2026
(Arsenal- 76 points; Man City 71 points)
A look at the EPL log at the end of April 2026 indicated that City had the title in their hands, but dropping two points against Everton has changed that.