Main news from English football on April 8th 2025

On the day when the FA said they won't punish Man Utd fans despite the offensive chants towards Foden, Thomas Partey prioritised Barcelona ahead of a summer move, and Mainoo was back in training ahead of the showdown with Lyon. Meanwhile, Man City eyed Gibbs-White and Wirtz as replacements for departing De Bruyne, and Arsenal stunned Real Madrid in the Champions League as Rice delivered a free-kick masterclass.