English footballer, attacking midfielder for Nottingham Forest and England
The Scotsman and Independent describe early optimism for Fantasy Premier League strategies as Arsenal prepare to host newly promoted Sky Blues, with multiple signings shaping selection debates and 100m budgets guiding decision-making.
Leeds United has clinched a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest thanks to Anton Stach’s 88th-minute free-kick. Forest created chances but failed to convert, while Leeds defended stoutly to secure a Premier League-style upset in a Carabao Cup tie.
Liverpool hold Forest to a 2-2 draw after leading twice, with Victor Muñoz equalising in the 82nd minute. The match was marred by a delayed substitution sequence due to a malfunctioning board, prompting post-match criticism from Iraola and others.
Liverpool fight back to draw 2-2 with Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Isak scores for Forest; Gakpo delivers assists for Isak's equaliser. Barcola’s looming move to Anfield dominates talk as Liverpool push for quick integration and seek improvement at the back.
Newport County have added six loanees and a Fulham academy graduate as they strengthen under coach Hayden Mullins. The acquisitions include Tanatswa Nyakuhwa from Cardiff, Jacob from Hull, Adu-Poku, Etete and Nyakuhwa, with Dibley-Dias joining to bolster midfield. The club aims to build a competitive squad after finishing last season safe from relegation.
Nottingham Forest and Tottenham played to a 0-0 draw as VAR decisions overshadowed the match. A disallowed Williams goal for handball is at the centre of dispute, with managers and pundits arguing over the consistency and threshold for intervention. A separate incident at Arsenal-Villa also prompts calls for clearer guidelines.
Two European clubs chase early-season glory as Villa secures a European win in Bruges while Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli face mixed results in Saudi action, underscoring a volatile start to the campaign.
England has named its provisional squad for the Nations League, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer returning alongside a crop of young players. The team faces Spain, the Czech Republic and Croatia during the extended break.
England’s Nations League campaign has seen Alexander-Arnold deliver a decisive assist for Gordon as Tuchel weighs his plans at right-back; Palmer’s withdrawal from duty draws attention to squad depth and selection strategy ahead of a Spain opener.
England has secured a 2-0 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League, with Anthony Gordon scoring and Harry Kane adding a second. The win strengthens England’s position in Group A3 as Tuchel refines his attack, notably Kane and Gordon, who are emerging as key threats. Alexander-Arnold returns with a pivotal assist, and England’s defense keeps a clean sheet against 10 men.
Chelsea have defeated Everton 2-0, with Neto scoring twice and Henderson delivering a standout midfield display. Emi Martínez has been taken to hospital after a head clash, with Mike Penders making his Premier League debut for Chelsea in goal. Chelsea secure their first league clean sheet since January and move into the top four.