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English Football Struggles

Updated 2026-05-10 03:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Bournemouth is on the brink of a European spot despite losing key players. Meanwhile, Chelsea narrowly avoided an unprecedented seven consecutive league losses before securing victory in the FA Cup final.

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BBC Sport

Spirited Chelsea stop rot with FA Cup final blueprint

Chelsea were facing the prospect of becoming the first team in English football history to lose seven consecutive league matches heading into an FA Cup final when they fell 1-0 behind at Anfield, but they found a way out.

2026-05-09 15:33 UTC

BBC Sport

How Bournemouth are on brink of Europe despite losing stars

Bournemouth have brushed off being raided for their star players and are now on the brink of a European spot for next season.

2026-05-09 17:56 UTC