English professional football club based in Norwich, Norfolk
Arsenal has completed the signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis on a long-term contract, adding depth to the attack after Leandro Trossard’s move to Besiktas. The 24-year-old joins from Club Brugge, where he scored 43 goals and provided 45 assists in 108 appearances. He is expected to strengthen Arsenal’s options on the left and across the front line.
Manchester City’s new manager Enzo Maresca faces a midfield puzzle as Rodri undergoes back surgery, with questions over his return and possible moves in a window that also sees new signings like Elliot Anderson and cautious talk around James Trafford and Jack Grealish.
King Kazu Miura has scored for Fukushima United in a 7-0 Emperor’s Cup win, extending his record as the oldest goalscorer and signaling a continued late-career push as he remains under contract into 2027.
Bruno Fernandes and co. see off Leeds United in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in the first Gaelic Games stadium game since 2009. The match ends amid fan invasions and a late crossbar hit as Mazraoui secures the win in the shootout.
The Carabao Cup second round has been drawn, with Chelsea and Tottenham entering the competition alongside other Premier League clubs not in Europe. The draw is sectional (north and south) and ties will be played the week of 24 August. The nine top-flight teams in Europe this season join in the third round.
Millwall beat Norwich 3-0 with Arconte scoring on his home debut; Portsmouth defeat Lincoln 3-1; Birmingham draw with Bristol City 2-2; other results include Millwall’s 2-0 win over Bristol City and several other Championship results.
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.
Isak scores twice in the opening nine minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich 2-1, with Gakpo assisting both goals. Barcola debuts, strong pressing from Isak, and looming transfer talk around Gakpo and Barcola.
Arsenal has started the season with three straight wins, signaling a strong title challenge as City face pressure to respond. Hull City is making a surprise early statement under Jakirovic, taking seven points from three games and challenging expectations in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage as Ben Chilwell’s stoppage-time volley seals the win after Tyrick Mitchell equalised twice. Fulham had led twice but injuries and a late goal cost Arbeloa’s side; Palace take momentum into the next fixtures.
Manchester City have won 1-0 at Old Trafford after a controversial Haaland goal was initially ruled offside but overturned by VAR. Enzo Fernández’s offside position is at issue; Pro Ref later admits an error of judgement. Phil Foden’s red card also features in the reaction.
Manchester United and Manchester City’s latest derby has sparked intense scrutiny after a Haaland goal was awarded following a VAR review that later officials say should have been disallowed due to Enzo Fernandez’s offside influence. Pro Ref has admitted an error, triggering a review of refereeing and potential sanctions as clubs prepare for upcoming fixtures.
Scotland's under-21s have a new direction under Docherty, with seven uncapped players named and a focus on integrating youth into the senior setup as they prepare for Euro qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Bulgaria.
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.