April 30, 2026 by Marc Jerbs
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The race for the top three reaches a boiling point this Sunday, May 3, as Old Trafford hosts a North West Derby with massive Champions League implications. Kicking off at 3:30 PM BST, this Matchweek 35 showdown sees Man utd defending a slim three-point lead over Liverpool, who are currently level with Aston Villa at 58 points. Both clubs arrive in peak form; United recently secured a gritty 1-0 win at Chelsea, while Liverpool claimed bragging rights with a -1 victory in the Merseyside derby. With the season hitting its final stretch, this result will almost certainly decide the order of the European qualification spots.
Under Michael Carrick, Manchester United have transitioned into a formidable defensive unit. Deploying a structured 4-2-3-1, they rely on the discipline of Kobbie Mainoo and Casemiro to protect the defense while looking to catch opponents on the counter. The game plan hinges on finding Amad and Marcus Rashford in transition to provide service for Benjamin Šeško, whose physical battle with Virgil van Dijk will be the afternoon's marquee matchup.
Liverpool, by contrast, remain the league's most dangerous offensive side under Arne Slot, leading the division with a 2.1 xG per game. Their 4-3-3 system focuses on a suffocating high press to disrupt opponents early. However, the puzzle for Slot this Sunday is whether his side can crack a United "low-block" that has been statistically elite at home throughout the spring.
The Red Devils are the favorites to win the game. Here are our latest odds:
Squad depth and forced absences will play a pivotal role in Sunday's tactical chess match:
This match is the ultimate contrast in philosophies: Carrick's defensive organization against Slot's relentless pressure. The absence of Salah cannot be overstated; without his world-class movement, Liverpool may find it difficult to pull United's disciplined backline out of position. With home support behind them and a recent history of stifling high-powered offenses, United are slight favorites to tighten their grip on third place. Expect a tactical war of attrition where one clinical finish could settle the Champions League aspirations of both sides.
| CLUB | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsena | 22 | 7 | 5 | 73 |
| Manchester City | 21 | 7 | 5 | 70 |
| Manchester United | 17 | 10 | 7 | 61 |
| Liverpool | 17 | 7 | 10 | 58 |
| Aston Villa | 17 | 7 | 10 | 58 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 13 | 11 | 10 | 50 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 11 | 16 | 7 | 49 |
| Chelsea | 13 | 9 | 12 | 48 |
| Brentford | 13 | 9 | 12 | 48 |
| Fulham | 14 | 6 | 14 | 48 |
| Everton | 13 | 8 | 13 | 47 |
| Sunderland | 12 | 10 | 12 | 46 |
| Crystal Palace | 11 | 10 | 12 | 43 |
| Newcastle United | 12 | 6 | 16 | 42 |
| Leeds United | 9 | 13 | 12 | 40 |
| Nottingham Forest | 10 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| West Ham United | 9 | 9 | 16 | 36 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 |
| Burnley | 4 | 8 | 22 | 20 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 8 | 23 | 17 |
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| 9 THU | 5:00 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: Hapoel Ibi Tel Aviv vs. Olympiacos Piraeus | Arena 8888 |
| 5:45 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul vs. Real Madrid | Ulker Sports and Event Hall | |
| 6:30 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: EA7 Emporio Armani Milan vs. FC Bayern Munich | Unipol Forum | |
| 6:45 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: Paris Basketball vs. Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv | Adidas Arena | |
| 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: Valencia Basket vs. Panathinaikos Aktor Athens | Roig Arena | ||
| TBA | 2026 Golf Major: The Masters Tournament - First Round | Augusta National GC | |
| 10 FRI | 4:00 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: Dubai Basketball vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Zetra Arena |
| 5:30 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: AS Monaco vs. FC Barcelona | Salle Gaston Medecin | |
| 6:00 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: LDLC Asvel Villeurbanne vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Astroballe | |
| 6:30 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Zalgiris Kaunas | Belgrade Arena | |
| 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 37: Virtus Bologna vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | Virtus Arena | ||
| 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: West Ham United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers | London Stadium | |
| TBA | 2026 Golf Major: The Masters Tournament - Second Round | Augusta National GC | |
| 11 SAT | 12:25 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 1: France vs. Italy | Stade des Alpes |
| 12:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Arsenal vs. AFC Bournemouth | Emirates Stadium | |
| 2:25 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 1: England vs. Ireland | Allianz Stadium | |
| 3:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Brentford vs. Everton | Gtech Community Stadium | |
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Burnley vs. Brighton Hove & Albion | Turf Moor | ||
| 4:40 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 1: Wales vs. Scotland | Principality Stadium | |
| 5:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Liverpool vs. Fulham | Anfield | |
| TBA | 2026 Golf Major: The Masters Tournament - Third Round | Augusta National GC | |
| 12 SUN | 2:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Crystal Palace vs. Newcastle United | Selhurst Park |
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Notttingham Forest vs. Aston Villa | The City Ground | ||
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Sunderland vs. Tottenham Hotspur | Stadium of Light | ||
| 4:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Chelsea vs. Manchester City | Stamford Bridge | |
| TBA | 2026 Golf Major: The Masters Tournament - Final Round | Augusta National GC | |
| 13 MON | 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 32: Manchester United vs. Leeds United | Old Trafford |
| 14 TUE | 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Champions League - Quarterfinals (2nd Leg): Atletico Madrid vs. Barcelona | Estadio Metropolitano |
| 2025/26 Champions League - Quarterfinals (2nd Leg): Liverpool vs. PSG | Anfield | ||
| 15 WED | 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Champions League - Quarterfinals (2nd Leg): Arsenal vs. Sporting CP | Arsenal Stadium |
| 2025/26 Champions League - Quarterfinals (2nd Leg): Bayern Munich vs. Real Madrid | Fußball Arena München | ||
| 16 THU | 6:00 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: LDLC Asvel Villeurbanne vs. Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul | LDLC Arena |
| 6:05 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv vs. Virtus Bologna | Aleksandar Nikolic Hall | |
| 6:15 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: Olympiacos Piraeus vs. EA7 Emporio Armani Milan | Peace and Friendship Stadium | |
| 6:30 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz | Belgrade Arena | |
| 6:45 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: Real Madrid vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade | Movistar Arena | |
| 17 FRI | 4:00 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: Dubai Basketball vs. Valencia Basket | Zetra Arena |
| 5:00 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Paris Basketball | Zalgirio Arena | |
| 5:30 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: AS Monaco vs. Hapoel Ibi Tel Aviv | Salle Gaston Medecin | |
| 6:15 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: Panathinaikos Aktor Athens vs. Anadolu Efes Istanbul | Telekom Center Athens | |
| 6:30 PM | 2025-26 Euroleague - Round 38: FC Barcelona vs. FC Bayern Munich | Palau Blaugrana | |
| 18 SAT | 12:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Brentford vs. Fulham | Gtech Community Stadium |
| 1:30 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 2: Scotland vs. England | Scottish Gas Murrayfield | |
| 3:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Leeds United vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers | Elland Road | |
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Newcastle United vs. AFC Bournemouth | St. James' Park | ||
| 3:35 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 2: Wales vs. France | Cardiff Arms Park | |
| 5:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | |
| 5:40 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 2: Ireland vs. Italy | Dexcom Stadium | |
| 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Chelsea vs. Manchester United | Stamford Bridge | |
| 19 SUN | 2:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Aston Villa vs. Sunderland | Villa Park |
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Everton vs. Liverpool | Hill Dickinson Stadium | ||
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Nottingham Forest vs. Burnley | The City Ground | ||
| 4:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Manchester City vs. Arsenal | Etihad Stadium | |
| 20 MON | 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 33: Crystal Palace vs. West Ham United | Selhurst Park |
| 23 THU | TBA | 2026 DP World Tour: Volvo China Open - First Round | Enhance Anting GC |
| 24 FRI | 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Sunderland vs. Nottingham Forest | Stadium of Light |
| TBA | 2026 DP World Tour: Volvo China Open - Second Round | Enhance Anting GC | |
| 25 SAT | 12:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Fulham vs. Aston Villa | Craven Cottage |
| 2:15 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 3: England vs. Wales | Ashton Gate | |
| 3:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: AFC Bournemouth vs. Leeds United | Vitality Stadium | |
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace | Anfield | ||
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: West Ham United vs. Everton | London Stadium | ||
| 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Tottenham Hotspur | Molineux Stadium | ||
| 4:30 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 3: Italy vs. Scotland | Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi | |
| 5:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Arsenal vs. Newcastle United | Emirates Stadium | |
| 8:10 PM | 2026 Women's Six Nations - Round 3: France vs. Ireland | Stade Marcel-Michelin | |
| TBA | 2026 DP World Tour: Volvo China Open - Third Round | Enhance Anting GC | |
| 26 SUN | 2:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Burnley vs. Manchester City | Turf Moor |
| 4:30 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea | American Express Stadium | |
| TBA | 2026 DP World Tour: Volvo China Open - Final Round | Enhance Anting GC | |
| 27 MON | 8:00 PM | 2025/26 Premier League Matchweek 34: Manchester United vs. Brentford | Old Trafford |
| 28 TUE | TBA | 2026 UCI World Tour: Tour de Romandie - Prologue | Villars-sur-Glane |
| 29 WED | TBA | 2026 UCI World Tour: Tour de Romandie - Looped Stage | Martigny - Martigny |
| 30 THU | TBA | 2026 UCI World Tour: Tour de Romandie - Road Race Stage | Rue - Vucherens |
*Time shown is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).