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Savio makes instant impact as Tottenham beat Charlton 5-1

Savio made a spectacular Tottenham debut as Roberto De Zerbi’s side swept past Charlton 5-1 in the Carabao Cup. The Brazilian joined Spurs from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £85m on Tuesday, but needed only 20 minutes to score and provide an assist. His arrival immediately lifted the atmosp

Mourinho's Real Madrid spark hope with emphatic win over Real Sociedad

Real Madrid have given their supporters reason for optimism after beating Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a hat-trick. Following a difficult 2-1 victory over Espanyol in their opening match, José Mourinho’s side produced a far more convincing performance. They

Manchester United complete £70m signing of Carlos Baleba

Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a deal worth up to £70m. United will pay an initial £65m, with a further £5m available in performance-related add-ons. Brighton have also negotiated a sell-on clause as part of the agreement. Baleba h

Fernandes and Shaw take top PFA honours

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has won the 2025-26 PFA Players’ Player of the Year award, while Manchester City striker Khadija “Bunny” Shaw has claimed the women’s prize for the second time. The awards are voted for by fellow professional footballers, making the recognition particularly

Late Szoboszlai penalty rescues Liverpool, but Iraola has issues to solve

Liverpool escaped St James’ Park with a 2-2 draw after Dominik Szoboszlai converted a 99th-minute penalty, but the late equaliser could not disguise the weaknesses exposed in Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League match in charge. A year earlier, Liverpool had celebrated a dramatic late win at Newcas

Guehi's midfield gamble helps Maresca earn first league win

Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League match as Manchester City manager brought an unexpected tactical decision, a dramatic late comeback and a potential new midfield option. The City boss deployed Marc Guehi, normally a centre-back, as a holding midfielder against Bournemouth. It was a bold choice af

Arsenal make emphatic start to title defence

Arsenal began their Premier League title defence in commanding fashion, beating newly promoted Coventry City 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium. Fresh from last weekend’s Community Shield victory over Manchester City, Mikel Arteta’s side produced another performance that underlined their early-season conf

Manchester United agree £70m deal for Carlos Baleba

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to £70m to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. The proposed transfer includes £65m paid up front, with a further £5m in add-ons, while Brighton have also secured a sell-on clause. Baleba is expected to sign a five-year contract and undergo a medical

Rodri set for Barcelona move as Manchester City begin midfield rebuild

Barcelona have agreed a deal worth about £65m to sign Rodri from Manchester City, with the Spain captain expected to complete a four-year contract in the coming days. The 30-year-old is set to return to La Liga after seven hugely successful seasons at the Etihad Stadium. Rodri joined City from Atle

Arsenal's 3-0 win is a statement — but not a season verdict

Arsenal were emphatic in Cardiff, beating Manchester City 3-0 through Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard to lift the Community Shield. The performance was genuinely dominant: Arsenal created 2.19 expected goals to City’s 0.77, produced four big chances to City’s one, and all of thei

Leicester City's fairytale era ends as King Power seek £200m-plus sale

Leicester City’s owners, King Power, are looking to sell the club after 16 years in charge, with a deal expected to be worth more than £200m. The Thai ownership group has appointed Citigroup to market the club to potential investors. An eight-page sales brochure, titled Project Lineup, includes Lei

Carrick says Manchester United "want and need" more signings

Michael Carrick has urged Manchester United to continue strengthening before the transfer window closes on 1 September, saying the club “want more” and “need more” despite already improving key areas of the squad. United have spent around £85m on midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, while