English professional football club, competing in the Premier League
Arsenal have secured a fourth straight win as David Raya saves a goal, Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka score late goals after a controversial penalty for Sunderland.
Arsenal has formalised progress on Mikel Arteta’s future, with talks advancing toward a long-term contract as the club paces its domestic and European ambitions. The manager has led Arsenal to a Premier League title and is steering a squad seen as primed for significant investment.
Wrexham has confirmed a high-profile pre-season tour to the United States, with fixtures against Leeds United, Liverpool and Sunderland. The team is focused on training and results as injuries shape squad selection ahead of the Championship campaign.
Woking FC has parted ways with manager Jermain Defoe by mutual consent, ending a four-month spell after the club’s season preparations. Directors say concerns across staff and players prompted the decision, with no direct concerns raised by Defoe.
Liverpool is pushing to reboot under Andoni Iraola after a turbulent pre-season, with Szoboszlai and Elliott reflecting on last season’s upheavals. New signings and young players are in focus as the manager shapes a cohesive unit ahead of the new campaign.
A wave of new football kit designs is hitting top Scottish and European clubs as the 2026-27 season approaches. BBC Business collects notable releases from AC Milan to Celtic and Wales, with reactions ranging from praise for heritage-inspired designs to criticism of bold, modern looks.
Arsenal’s young prospects are set to feature more in the 2026-27 season, with Dowman and Salmon highlighted as early breakthroughs, while Villa, Bournemouth and Brentford push their own youth paths and market interest grows around Abdul Abdulmalik and Milambo.
Chelsea has started the Alonso era with a 3-2 win over Fulham and a 2-0 League Cup victory as Brighton arrive in good form. Enzo Fernández’s possible involvement is under discussion amid Chelsea’s heavy summer signings and financial strategy.
English clubs Bournemouth, Sunderland and Crystal Palace are set for European action this season after the Europa League draw placed them in pots with Juventus, Milan and Olympiacos among others. The field features Celtic, Real Sociedad and Marseille as the tournament grows more competitive. The draw determines fixtures for the group phase, with teams facing two from each of four pots and hosting half the matches.
Sunderland earns a point at Brentford as Enzo Le Fée converts a late penalty after a tense clash, overturning an earlier Brentford lead. The game features tactical changes at half-time and notable substitutions from both sides.