A streak of five consecutive defeats in the Premier League is pushing Chelsea closer to the risk of missing out on European competition next season. The FA Cup thus becomes a lifeline for the blue-shirted team, both in terms of securing a trophy and opening the door to Europe.

Coach Arne Slot faces a major concern as star player Mohamed Salah risks an early end to his Liverpool journey due to an injury sustained in the win against Crystal Palace.

Eberechi Eze's sole goal secured Arsenal a full three points against Newcastle, thereby reclaiming the Premier League's top position from Manchester City.

Vietnam football hot news today April 26: Vietnam U17 team returns home; Van Quyet suspended after match against Ninh Binh Club.

With 6 goals and explosive form in recent rounds, Nguyen Tran Viet Cuong is emerging as an impressive player in this season's V-League, becoming a standout for Becamex TP.HCM in the relegation battle.

On April 26 Beijing time, the second round of the Snooker World Championship main event commenced, producing two quarter-final spots overnight. Mark Allen defeated world champion Kyren Wilson 13-9, while Hawkins also eliminated world champion Mark Williams with the same score of 13-9. Thus, three quarter-final places have been confirmed: Murphy, Mark Allen, and Hawkins.

Nine matches of the Premier League's 34th round have concluded, with only Manchester City vs Brentford remaining. Following Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, the competition for fifth place is now decided. In the relegation battle, West Ham United and Tottenham each defeated their opponents to secure three points. Tottenham ended a 15-match losing streak in the Premier League, thereby preserving their hope of avoiding relegation. Meanwhile, Arsenal narrowly defeated Newcastle to halt a two-game losing streak and reclaim the top position.

Coach Tran Tien Dai admits PVF CAND's chances of staying in the league are dwindling after the loss to Thanh Hoa.

Coach Mai Xuan Hop praised Ngoc My extensively after the decisive goal that helped Thanh Hoa defeat PVF-CAND, while remaining cautious as the V.League relegation battle remains unpredictable.

On April 26 Beijing time, the second round of the Snooker World Championship main event commenced. A peak Chinese derby clash is underway. The second stage between Zhao Xintong and Ding Junhui has concluded, with Zhao performing more dominantly to lead Ding 9-7, securing the initiative for advancement. The third stage will start as scheduled at 17:00 this afternoon. This is crucial for determining who advances to the quarter-finals, and both players will face the ultimate showdown, making it highly anticipated!