William Osula Wins Premier League March Goal of the Month as Fixture Changes Set Stage for Intense May

William Osula, the 22-year-old forward for Newcastle United, has been awarded the prestigious Guinness Goal of the Month for March 2026 after his breathtaking 90th-minute winner against Manchester United. This goal not only sealed a dramatic victory for Newcastle but also marked Osula as the first player from the club to claim the award this season, and the first since Alexander Isak in December 2024.

Osula's strike came under extraordinary circumstances. Newcastle were down to 10 men for the entire second half and facing intense pressure. The build-up started with right-back Kieran Trippier releasing a precise pass down the line. Osula chased the loose ball, cut inside from the right channel, and unleashed a curling effort from the edge of the penalty area that left Manchester United's goalkeeper Senne Lammens frozen. This goal places Osula among elite company as only the sixth Newcastle player to ever secure this accolade since the award’s inception in 2016/17, joining the likes of Miguel Almiron and Allan Saint-Maximin.

The March award follows a strong sequence of monthly winners this season, including Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai in August, Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi in September, and Tottenham's Dominic Solanke in February, reflecting the high attacking quality evident across the league.

As the Premier League gears up for a pivotal phase of the season, there have been key fixture amendments for Matchweek 35 at the start of May to accommodate live broadcast selections and European commitments. Notably, the much-anticipated Manchester United vs Liverpool clash has been scheduled for Sunday, 3 May at 15:30 BST, broadcast live on Sky Sports. This fixture always carries significant weight in the race for the top spots and promises to deliver intense action.

Other fixture changes include Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur initially set for Saturday 2 May, which might shift to Sunday evening if Villa progress in the UEFA Europa League. Leeds United will host Burnley in a Friday night fixture, while Arsenal faces Fulham in a Saturday evening kickoff. The adjustments ensure fans have several high-profile matches to look forward to in this crucial phase of the campaign.

In addition to match dynamics and scheduling, the Premier League invites fans to rank the best goals of the 2025/26 season so far, spotlighting ten spectacular strikes including all eight monthly award winners. This initiative celebrates the creativity and skill on display across the league, engaging supporters in the highlight reel of the current season.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach, a significant move as the team looks to regroup following Igor Tudor’s departure. De Zerbi, formerly of Brighton, returns to the Premier League with expectations to instill a fresh tactical approach and rejuvenate Spurs’ campaign in the season’s critical final months.

With William Osula’s stunning goal injecting excitement and momentum for Newcastle, fixture reshuffles bringing marquee clashes, and managerial changes at big clubs like Tottenham, the Premier League is set for a captivating run-in to the end of the 2025/26 season. Fans can anticipate more breathtaking moments, strategic battles, and defining matches as the title chase and European qualification battles intensify.