1. YAMAL FEARED HAMSTRING TEAR — SCANS TODAY


Lamine Yamal scored a penalty for Barcelona against Celta Vigo on Wednesday night then immediately collapsed in pain, clutching his left hamstring. He walked off without celebrating and went straight down the tunnel before half-time. Barcelona medical staff fear a hamstring tear. Official scans on Thursday will confirm the extent. If confirmed, a five-week absence rules him out for the rest of the club season. Flick said: "We have to wait. I think it's something — after a goal he wouldn't have left the pitch without a reason. It's a pity." Gavi said Yamal was "very upset" in the dressing room. Pedri added: "Hopefully he only misses a few weeks." The bigger concern is the 2026 World Cup. Spain open against Cape Verde on June 15 in Atlanta — 53 days away.


2. BARCELONA 1-0 CELTA VIGO


The win keeps Barcelona nine points clear of Real Madrid in La Liga with six games remaining. The title is virtually secure regardless of Yamal's fitness. Cancelo also came off with a thigh knock, adding to Flick's injury headache. Real Madrid host Betis on Saturday.


3. MAN CITY GO TOP AFTER BURNLEY 1-0


Manchester City ended Arsenal's six-month stay at the top of the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 win at Turf Moor. Haaland's composed left-footed finish in the fifth minute — assisted by Doku — was the only goal. City hit the post and created several more chances but could not kill the game off, and Burnley made it nervy. Three points is three points. The result also confirms Burnley's relegation back to the Championship. Kyle Walker, on loan at Burnley from City, said: "I came here with a dream to keep this club up." Gary Neville called it "the best win Arsenal could have hoped for" and warned City will drop points if they perform like that again.


4. TITLE RACE — LEVEL ON EVERYTHING


City and Arsenal are deadlocked on 70 points, identical goal difference of +37. City lead only on goals scored — by three. Both have five games left. Arsenal play twice before City's next league game at Everton on May 4, meaning they can reclaim top spot on Saturday. Arsenal face Newcastle at the Emirates (5:30pm BST Saturday), then Fulham, Bournemouth and Crystal Palace. City's run-in: FA Cup semi vs Southampton on Saturday, then Everton (A), Bournemouth (A), Aston Villa (H). Arsenal also carry the UCL semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid on April 29.


5. ARSENAL VS NEWCASTLE SATURDAY — SAKA TARGETING RETURN


Arsenal have an immediate chance to go back above City when they host Newcastle on Saturday. Bukayo Saka is targeting a return from his Achilles injury — possibly from the bench — having been out since the Carabao Cup final on March 22. Timber is also closing in on fitness. Arsenal have won just one of their last six games across all competitions. A win on Saturday does not just reclaim top spot — it sets the tone for the most important week of their season, with Atletico in the UCL semi-final first leg the following Wednesday.