Annual European club competition; second-tier behind the Champions League, since 1971.
Manchester United has entered the international break in the Premier League's relegation zone after a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. The club is evaluating replacement options, with Mauricio Pochettino, Eddie Howe, and Julian Nagelsmann among candidates. A final decision requires approval from senior owners and leadership.
Celtic has collapsed from a 4-0 aggregate lead to a 5-4 loss in Linz, exiting the Champions League playoff. Manager Martin O’Neill has taken responsibility, while players defend the team as they face a costly European setback.
Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Aston Villa and Liverpool are among the English clubs taking part as the league phase draw for the 2026-27 Champions League places teams into eight-match groups. PSG, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid headline pot one, with Celtic aiming to reach the knockout rounds after a 3-0 first leg win in their play-off. The draw is set for Aug. 27, 2026, with fixtures running from September.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a major transfer window, signing Marmoush on a permanent deal and securing Savio in a high-value package from Manchester City. The signings bolster an attack-wide squad as De Zerbi eyes one final addition before the deadline. Kudus could return and Sarr’s departure remains under consideration.
Chelsea has completed the signing of Emi Martínez on a three-year contract for 7.5 million pounds. The goalkeeper has declared he is ready to help the club win titles, following a career at Aston Villa and success with Argentina.
Guendouzi and Greenwood have been fined and banned for their roles in a mass brawl after Fenerbahce’s Champions League play-off win over Lyon. UEFA has imposed bans and fines on both players and others involved, with further sanctions on the clubs and a Lyon coach.
UEFA has fined Red Star Belgrade 90,000 euros and banned ticket sales for their next away match after supporters chanted in tribute to Ratko Mladić, who died last week in The Hague while serving a life sentence for genocide. The incident followed a 5-1 defeat by Viktoria Plzeň on Aug. 27.
Celtic have navigated a tricky period as Yang Hyun-jun heads to the Asian Games and Kasper Hogh and Tierney return from injury. Duran and Mheuka are stepping up, with Osmand returning next month as O’Neill aims to preserve title prospects while juggling squad depth.
Arsenal has beaten Chelsea in a London derby, continuing their strong start to the season. Other results included Manchester United drawing 2-2 with Everton, and Hull City continuing to challenge xG conventions. The weekend’s slate reshapes the early table as clubs chase consistency ahead of the international break.
Sabah’s historic Champions League debut at Old Trafford is underway as Valdas Dambrauskas’s remarkable journey from a Lithuanian Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? contestant to a top coach underscores a broader rise of Azerbaijani football.
Atletico Madrid has lost 3-0 to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga and faces a challenging Champions League opener at Liverpool. Simeone cites a mixture of injuries, late arrivals and Alvarez transfer speculation as hampering preparations, while Jonathan David has joined on loan. The team seeks a sharp response in a challenging week.
Salah has opened the scoring in the fourth minute and has completed a hat-trick, with teammates contributing goals as Galatasaray slide in the league table. The match features discipline issues with Buruk sent to the stands and a red card for Ugochukwu, while Reis takes charge at Trabzonspor following Tekke’s exit.
The Carabao Cup ties see Manchester City and Norwich facing each other after City, the holders, may rest stars. Fleetwood and Liverpool advance to round four, with further ties shaping the fourth-round draw. Everton and Newcastle, Fulham and Palace, and Bournemouth and Villa also progress, setting up a busy slate of matches.
Celtic has started the Europa League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros, exposing defensive fragility, midfield inefficiency, and a disjointed attack. The defeat follows a 3-0 loss to Rangers and sets a tense backdrop for the Old Firm clash this weekend.
Manchester United has suffered a damaging run of results, including a Carabao Cup exit to Brighton and a falling form that has intensified scrutiny of Michael Carrick, director of football Jason Wilcox, and the club's recruitment strategy. The latest defeats have exposed ongoing issues in energy, structure, and finishing, with questions over fitness and tactics lingering as the club searches for a plan B.
The early Premier League campaign shows Arsenal leading in xG difference, with City close behind; Manchester United and Newcastle face underwhelming starts. Brighton and Hull Ipswich show solid starts among promoted sides. Newcastle’s high finishing belies a modest xG; several teams underperform relative to chances created.
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has signalled he is considering his future after a week of Old Firm defeats and a European setback, saying he will reflect with the board and may step away if needed. The club remains top of the Premiership as discussions unfold.
The European Amputee Football Federation has inaugurated its Conference League in Bucharest. Maccabi Haifa FC has defeated Ayr United 4-0 in the final, marking a milestone for amputee soccer in Europe as teams from four nations compete and build international ties.
Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has reaffirmed his commitment to the club after a brief period of reflection following a rough spell. He has signalled his intention to push for the league title despite a challenging run of results.
Supporters clash with Celtic leadership as protests at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship escalate tensions between the club and Dermot Desmond. Celtic fans deny involvement in balaclava incidents while criticizing governance and vowing protests to press for accountability.
Bayer Leverkusen has secured a third consecutive Europa League win, beating OFI Crete 2-0 with a Jonas Hofmann double. Juventus is held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes after a late winner is ruled out by VAR. Sunderland’s draw in Poland accompanies a busy night of European action.
Real Madrid errors late in the match give way to a dramatic comeback at the Stadio Olimpico. Mbappé marks a historic 100th Champions League appearance, while Endrick and Rudiger secure a late win for Real as Roma take an early lead.
Austrian side LASK has staged a late comeback to beat Sporting CP 3-2 in Lisbon, securing their first European away win in five years and grabbing their first Champions League points of the campaign. The win follows a 5-1 aggregate thriller against Celtic in August.
Arsenal has moved within three points of the Premier League summit after a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest. Noni Madueke’s 80th-minute deflected goal secures the result, as Arsenal shows resilience by grinding out the victory despite a lack of sharp finishing. City remain top after a win over Ipswich, while Forest stay precarious near the relegation zone.
Jota has returned to Celtic’s first team after ACL rupture in April 2025 and has featured as a substitute in Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts. He says the setback strengthened him and he is determined to contribute as he rebuilds fitness.
Nicolas Jackson scores twice to seal Aston Villa’s 3-1 win over Manchester City at Villa Park, ending City’s seven-game winning start. Gianluigi Donnarumma has a difficult afternoon at the back, with Villa’s finishing proving decisive. Emery’s side shows resilience after summer upheaval, while City face questions over defensive robustness heading into a packed fixture list.
Nicolas Jackson scores a brace to lift Aston Villa to a 2-1 victory over Manchester City at Villa Park. City suffer their first league loss of the season as Villa extend a strong run, with Jackson continuing to justify his hefty transfer fee amid a stuttering City defence.
Aston Villa has moved to initiate legal action against Jamie Carragher after he used strong language toward Villa fans amid speculation linking Unai Emery to Manchester United. Carragher has apologised, stating his comments were tongue in cheek, and Villa has now halted the action. The row follows Carragher’s remarks on a football podcast and broader scrutiny of Villa’s position in English and European football.
Vincent Kompany is on the road to recovery after collapsing at training, with Bayern Munich managing a wave of injuries and preparing for a key Champions League clash. Aaron Danks has led the team in his absence as the club confirms ongoing rehab and a possible return after the international break.
Celtic have secured a Europa League victory after a late surge inspired by substitutes Osmand and Duran, overturning a Besiktas lead. The win steadies their campaign and boosts confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures.
The Guardian reports Palace has dismissed Pierre Sage after a 3-1 defeat to Liverpool; Thomas Frank is emerging as the leading candidate to take over. Palace sit bottom with seven points from ten league games and have the worst defensive record in the division, while considering replacements amid ongoing negotiations over compensation.