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Saudi Arabia will host the 2027 Asian Cup in an all-Arab Group ​A, while two-time defending champions Qatar face Japan, after Saturday’s draw in Riyadh, Reuters reported. 

The draw had been set for April 11 in the Saudi capital but ​was postponed because of the Middle East ​conflict to ensure full attendance and participation from ⁠all concerned parties, national associations and partners.

Saudi ​will play alongside Kuwait, Oman and Palestine in ​Group A, while Group B includes Uzbekistan and Jordan, who both qualified for the World Cup next month.

Manchester City sent out a defiant message to Premier League title favourites Arsenal as Pep Guardiola's side scored three second-half goals to beat ​visiting Brentford 3-0 on Saturday, Reuters reported. 

Anything other than a win would have left City's hopes of reclaiming the crown hanging by a slender thread and it looked unlikely in ‌a subdued first half.

But a superb strike into the top corner by Jeremy Doku and further goals by Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush earned City the win that cut Arsenal's lead to two points.

Liverpool failed to wrap up Champions League qualification as they drew 1-1 at home to Chelsea, while Bournemouth moved into sixth place with a 1-0 win at Fulham in which both sides ended with 10 men.

Brighton & Hove Albion also boosted their hopes of qualifying for Europe with a 3-0 ​win over bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers. Manchester United, who are already assured of a top-five finish, drew 0-0 at Sunderland, according to Reuters. 

Aston Villa reached their first European final for 44 years in memorable style with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday, The Daily Star reported. 

Unai Emery's side erased a 1-0 first leg deficit thanks to Ollie Watkins' opener just before half-time and Emiliano Buendia's nerveless penalty after the interval.

Fittingly, it was a late double from skipper and fan favourite John McGinn that finished off Forest to cap Villa's second leg masterclass.

Colombian pop star Shakira has unveiled her official song for the 2026 World Cup, BBC reported. 

The 49-year-old, behind hits such as Whenever, Wherever and Hips Don't Lie, teased Dai Dai on Thursday as the anthem for this summer's tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada.

Shakira posted a one-minute video on Instagram from Brazil's Maracana stadium to tease the track that is out on 14 May and also features Nigerian singer Burna Boy, according to BBC.