download All Football App

Kick Off: Inter closer to glory; Injury crisis looms over Chelsea-United

  /  RanR

Welcome to All Football's Kick Off, we bring you all important news in the past 24 hours. Make sure you do not miss out.

Headlines

Inter 3-0 Cagliari: Thuram and Barella edge closer to glory

Marcus Thuram, Nicolò Barella and Piotr Zielinski eventually broke Cagliari down for a 3-0 victory that takes Inter ever closer to the Scudetto, as Francesco Pio Esposito won the battle of the brothers.

11 players could miss Chelsea vs Man Utd clash after latest injury update

Both Chelsea and Manchester United could be without a host of key players for their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge this weekend

Match Reports

Sassuolo 2-1 Como: Fabregas' side suffer setback in Champions League race

Sassuolo cause an upset with a quickfire double of counter-attacks from Cristian Volpato and M’Bala Nzola, as Como see the Champions League dream slip away.

These Things Happen

Barcelona spent only €28.84M on transfers this season, 97 clubs ahead of them

On April 17th , according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona only invested 28.84 million euros in the transfer market this season, but 97 clubs worldwide had higher transfer expenditures.

TA: Miami dressing room row at weekend; players told Mascherano quits same day

On April 15th, Inter Miami officially announced that head coach Mascherano has officially resigned from his position as head coach of the team. 

Romano: David Alaba is expected to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season

According to Romano's latest update, David Alaba is expected to leave the club at the end of the season as a free agent. 

Berekum Chelsea Set April 29 Burial for Late Defender Dominic Frimpong

Berekum Chelsea have announced that their late player, Dominic Frimpong, will be laid to rest on April 29, 2026, in his hometown of Assin Fosu following his tragic passing.

Arne Slot jokes they look 'smart' for signing two No 9s after Ekitike injury

Liverpool now look "smart" for signing two centre-forwards this summer, according to Arne Slot, who has backed Hugo Ekitike to come back stronger than ever after his "devastating" injury.

Eghbali on Liam Rosenior, transfer policy and Maresca departure in an interview

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has said the club will start signing "ready-made" players and revealed the departure of former head coach Enzo Maresca was "not a change we wanted to make".

Liverpool learn impossible Mohamed Salah transfer verdict as Arne Slot gives update

Liverpool face a major challenge this summer as Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson prepare to leave the club, and Arne Slot has a mountain to climb in replacing both.

JJ Gabriel, Chido Obi on target as Man Utd reach FA Youth Cup final with Crystal Palace win

Manchester United booked an FA Youth Cup final against neighbours Manchester City after beating Crystal Palace 2-1.

Arsenal's technical issue and how Kai Havertz can help fix misfiring attack against Man City - The Radar

Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League.

'It has the feelings of a real, proper game' – Carrick relishing Chelsea test

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United's crucial fixture against Chelsea "has the feelings of a real, proper game".

Why Arteta must win at Etihad to finally prove he can deliver when it matters

Arsenal winning at Manchester City on Sunday would mean more than just taking a huge step towards the Premier League title - it would finally be proof that Mikel Arteta can deliver when it matters most.

Arsenal issue Bukayo Saka injury update as four key stars wait on Man City green light

Mikel Arteta has been speaking to the media ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon

Moyes wants to keep Everton's European dream alive against Liverpool

David Moyes is hoping Everton can keep their dream of qualifying for Europe alive when they face Liverpool on Sunday.

Marcus Rashford's future up in the air with Man United and Barcelona set to step up talks before the World Cup

Marcus Rashford's future is up in the air going into a World Cup summer as Barcelona consider their options of keeping the on-loan Manchester United star.

Marcus Rashford: Man United boss Michael Carrick says no decison has been made over on-loan Barcelona forward's Old Trafford future

Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick says no decision  has been made over Marcus Rashford's future at Old Trafford.

Liverpool boss Slot says Achilles injury a 'devastating' blow for Ekitike

Arne Slot has described Hugo Ekitike's Achilles injury as a "devastating" blow, though the Liverpool boss is certain the forward will eventually return better than ever.

What They Say

Erling Haaland: Man City have 'nothing to lose' in Arsenal clash after playing catch-up in Premier League title race all season

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland says he is not feeling the pressure ahead of a potential title decider with Arsenal on Sunday because his side have "nothing to lose" after playing catch-up for most of the season.

Guardiola: Premier League title race is over if we lose to Arsenal

Pep Guardiola has claimed the Premier League title race will be over if Manchester City lose to Arsenal on Sunday.

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Brentford VS Fulham 2026/04/18 11:30 UTC

Leeds United VS Wolverhampton Wanderers 2026/04/18 14:00 UTC

Newcastle United VS AFC Bournemouth 2026/04/18 14:00 UTC

Tottenham Hotspur VS Brighton & Hove Albion 2026/04/18 16:30 UTC

Chelsea VS Manchester United 2026/04/18 19:00 UTC

Series A

Udinese VS Parma 2026/04/18 13:00 UTC

Napoli VS Lazio 2026/04/18 16:00 UTC

Roma VS Atalanta 2026/04/18 18:45 UTC

Bundesliga

Werder Bremen VS Hamburger SV 2026/04/18 13:30 UTC

Bayer Leverkusen VS Augsburg 2026/04/18 13:30 UTC

1. FC Union Berlin VS Wolfsburg 2026/04/18 13:30 UTC

Hoffenheim VS Borussia Dortmund 2026/04/18 13:30 UTC

Eintracht Frankfurt VS RB Leipzig 2026/04/18 16:30 UTC

La Liga

Atletico Madrid VS Real Sociedad 2026/04/18 19:00 UTC

Ligue 1

Lille VS Nice 2026/04/18 19:05 UTC

MLS

Colorado Rapids VS Inter Miami CF 2026/04/18 20:30 UTC