Premier League Update: Fixture Changes, Salah’s Farewell, and Pochettino’s Future Rumours

The Premier League has released updates on fixture timings for Matchweek 35, set to begin in early May. Highlighting the schedule is the eagerly anticipated Manchester United versus Liverpool clash, now fixed for Sunday, 3 May at 15:30 BST and set to be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Other notable fixtures include Leeds United hosting Burnley on Friday, 1 May at 20:00 BST, and Chelsea welcoming Nottingham Forest on Monday, 4 May at 15:00 BST, among several others. Notably, the Aston Villa versus Tottenham Hotspur game, initially slated for Saturday, 2 May, is subject to change, potentially moving to Sunday due to Villa’s progress in the UEFA Europa League. All kickoff times default to 15:00 BST unless specifically stated otherwise.

One of the season's most emotional narratives surrounds Mohamed Salah, who announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the 2025/26 campaign after nine transformative years. Since joining from Roma in 2017, the Egyptian forward has become a true Liverpool legend. He is the club’s all-time top Premier League goalscorer, having netted 189 league goals for the Reds, surpassing Robbie Fowler’s longstanding record. Across his Premier League career, Salah has amassed 191 goals, ranking him fourth in the competition’s all-time scoring charts behind legends Alan Shearer, Harry Kane, and Wayne Rooney.

Salah's list of records and achievements is extensive: he is the highest-scoring African player and non-Englishman in Premier League history, tied for the most Premier League Golden Boots with four, and holds the record for the most direct goal involvements (goals plus assists) for Liverpool in the competition with 277. Remarkably, he is also the only player to have won the Premier League’s Player of the Season, Golden Boot, and Golden Playmaker awards, all accomplished during the 2024/25 season.

In celebration and reflection of Salah's legacy, the Premier League has invited fans to vote on the greatest forward in the league’s history. Salah stands alongside iconic names such as Sergio Aguero, Thierry Henry, Eric Cantona, and Alan Shearer in the fan poll. With career stats boasting 323 appearances, 191 goals, and 93 assists in the Premier League, plus two league titles and four Golden Boots, Salah’s impact is undisputed. The vote encourages supporters to weigh his record-breaking tenure at Liverpool against other legendary forwards who have shaped the Premier League era.

On the managerial front, Mauricio Pochettino, currently head coach of the United States men’s national team, addressed recent speculation linking him to managerial vacancies at Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid. With his contract set to expire after the World Cup, Pochettino acknowledged the rumors but confirmed, “I’ve had no direct talks with either Tottenham or Real Madrid.” Highlighting his commitment to the U.S. program, he expressed optimism about the growth of soccer in America, citing the new training ground in Fayetteville, Georgia, and promising youth development. “I’m very happy here and of course, it’s tough, but it’s a massive challenge,” he said.

Pochettino did express a fondness for the Premier League and memories of his previous stint at Tottenham from 2014 to 2019, stating, “I miss the world of football in England. I love the country, its culture, its football culture.” Despite the ongoing struggles of Tottenham in the current season, with threats of relegation looming, he showed faith they would remain in the top flight. However, for now, his focus remains on U.S. Soccer and the upcoming competitions.

As the Premier League heats up heading into the final run of the 2025/26 season, fans will be watching closely not only the shifting fixture schedule but also the closing chapters of Salah’s storied Liverpool career. Additionally, the potential managerial moves involving Pochettino add an intriguing subplot to the off-field drama. Stay tuned for what promises to be a dramatic and historic conclusion to this Premier League campaign.