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Arsenal have secured a Premier League win at Anfield, their first there since 2012, as Kai Havertz scores the opener and Arsenal defend deeply to secure a 1-0 victory. The result lifts them to the top of the table with 24 points from nine games while Liverpool linger in the hunt for consistency.
Celtic has secured a four-year deal with Haissem Hassan, a 24-year-old winger from Oviedo, with an option for a fifth year and add-ons totalling around £9m. The signing follows late-season interest and signals a broader transfer push as Mika Baur negotiations continue. Liverpool and Barca-linked moves also shape the summer, with new options for squads across the Premier League and La Liga.
Unai Emery leads Aston Villa into the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg, chasing a first European trophy since 1982. PSG enter as holders; Villa face a deficit in squad stability amid talks of signings and injuries ahead of the clash.
The Argentina international has joined Manchester City from Marseille for £1.7m and will back up Gianluigi Donnarumma after James Trafford's departure to Leeds for up to £45m. Rulli has won the World Cup and Copa America with Argentina and previously spent time with Villarreal, Real Sociedad and Ajax.
Mourinho has confirmed his return to Real Madrid for a second spell, a move that reshapes the club’s coaching dynamics and expectations after a trophy-laden first era. The Netflix documentary adds fresh context, recounting a pivotal moment when a Chelsea reunion fell through after Real Madrid’s 2010-13 dominance.
West Ham United has reached an in-principle agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Israel winger Solomon for around £5 million, plus up to £2 million in add-ons and a 10% sell-on clause. Solomon has been with Spurs since 2023 but has been sidelined by knee injuries and loan spells. The signing follows a separate, high-value deal in which Mateus Fernandes moved from West Ham to Spurs. West Ham started the season with a 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Portsmouth and will open their Championship campaign against Burnley.
Paris Saint-Germain have retained the UEFA Super Cup after Déziré Doué's 61st-minute strike, awarded following a VAR review, beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Salzburg. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring before 17-year-old Brian Madjo levelled for Villa on his competitive debut, becoming the youngest scorer in the fixture's history.
Arsenal are exploring a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s versatile defender Quansah, who can play centre-back and right-back. Talks are at an exploratory stage; Villa and Leverkusen hold valuations around €50m-€60m. Arsenal are also weighing Konsa as a potential option, while other targets and loan concerns shape their window strategy.
West Ham has said it is aware that some travelling supporters sang an anti‑Palestine chant about new signing Manor Solomon during the 2-2 draw at Burnley. The club has appealed for supporters not to repeat the song ahead of its first home Championship match and stressed it will not tolerate discrimination at matches.
Everton have opened their season with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Thierno Barry scoring a late header to seal victory as Iliman Ndiaye set up the opener and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall added a first-half strike.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has returned to Merseyside as a Real Madrid player, acknowledging abuse online and fans’ anger about his Liverpool exit. He says he remains connected to Liverpool and England, while noting the difference between in-person interactions and online hostility.
The draw for the Champions League group stage has placed 36 clubs into four pots based on UEFA coefficients. Top clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, PSG, Bayern, Real Madrid and others are in pot one. Aston Villa and Manchester United return to the competition in pot two. Pots three and four include a mix of European contenders and newcomers. The draw introduces a new rule barring teams from hosting the same opponent in three consecutive league phases.
Alvarez remains with Atletico after the club declares there is 0% chance of selling to Barcelona; Arsenal remain hopeful of a late swoop as the transfer window nears its close. Barcelona reiterates interest, while Atletico emphasizes focus on the season ahead.
Chelsea have moved to sign Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa on a two-year contract, with a medical expected in London. The move follows mixed performances from Robert Sánchez and comes after Villa allowed Martínez to depart amid a squad reshuffle that includes Zion Suzuki’s arrival.
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.
Julian Álvarez remains at Atletico Madrid as the transfer window closes, with Arsenal monitoring a potential move; Atletico insists there is zero chance of selling to Barcelona, while Alvarez misses training amid illness and tension.
Napoli's Scott McTominay has undergone a pulsed field ablation for a mild benign arrhythmia and will rest for two weeks before resuming training, keeping him out through the international break and affecting Scotland duty.
Real Madrid, under Jose Mourinho, has faced a setback in La Liga as they chase a Champions League title, while PSG, Bayern and Barcelona push for dominance in Europe. The season opens with high stakes as teams recalibrate after summer moves including Mourinho’s return to Madrid.
Manchester United, under Michael Carrick, has re-entered the Champions League after a 1,003-day absence. The club is balancing European ambitions with a demanding domestic schedule and injuries while aiming to go beyond the group stage in the new campaign.
Dortmund has won 1-0 away at Stuttgart, extending their 4-0 start to the season. Kovac’s side show defensive resolve and clinical finishing from Beier off the bench, hinting at a potential title push. Bayern remain top contenders with a narrow gap; Dortmund’s improvement signals a possible challenge this season.
Spain has retained its status as world and European champion while Valencia recruits Javier Aguirre to salvage a faltering start to La Liga. Aguirre will lead Valencia for the remainder of the season with an option to extend, as the club seeks to climb off the bottom of the table.
France's captain Kylian Mbappé has sustained a knee issue after overextending in a shot, prompting his substitution. France has been forced to replace him with Désiré Doué, with Zidane stating the forward will return to Real Madrid for treatment. Belgium also beats Italy; Northern Ireland claim a dramatic win in Tbilisi.
Napoli midfiel der Scott McTominay has been cleared to resume training after a successful corrective ablation for a mild arrhythmia. He had missed Scotland fixtures while undergoing treatment and is now back with Napoli ahead of key fixtures.
Napoli's Scott McTominay has been pivotal in their title-winning run and is amid contract talks; Real Madrid are monitoring his situation as questions over his future intensify. The club aims to extend his stay, with talks ongoing and a potential January market move considered.
Barca has moved five points clear at the top of La Liga after a 3-0 victory over Getafe, with Gordon, Jesus and Kounde among the scorers. Madrid and Atletico also win, but Barca remain the pace-setters as the season progresses.
Inter Miami has secured a playoff spot in MLS after a victory in which Lionel Messi again contributed, his side maintaining second place and home-field advantage. The win comes with five games left in the regular season as coach Cristian Gonzalez notes progress in defensive shape and ball circulation.
Napoli were pegged back by Roma’s late equaliser as Balerdi completed a stoppage-time brace to secure a 2-2 draw at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Earlier, McTominay had looked to have won it for Napoli, but Roma’s substitute headed home from a corner to level before the decisive strike. Como also won, while Milan’s woes continued with a 0-0 draw.
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.
The United States has drawn 2-2 with Spain in a pair of exhibition matches, with Spain taking an early 2-0 lead before Ashley Sanchez and Mallory Swanson levelled the contest. Spain remains world champions and has qualified for next year’s World Cup; the U.S. eyes qualification in Concacaf W Championship later this year.
Vinicius Jr. has been suspended for four La Liga matches after a red card for pulling Nathan Saliba’s hair in Real Madrid’s win over Villarreal. The ban rules him out of El Clasico against Barcelona and other fixtures while Mourinho defends his player’s conduct.
Real Madrid have overturned a 3-2 deficit in the final six minutes at the Stadio Olimpico, scoring three goals from corners to beat Roma 4-3 in a dramatic Champions League group stage clash. Mbappe equalises, Malen nets twice, Espi and Endrick scores, Rudiger seals the win as Real move to six points from two games.
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.
Napoli’s Scott McTominay has sparked a comeback with two goals after returning from a benign arrhythmia procedure. Roma fight back to draw 3-3 at Napoli, with Balerdi equalising late for Roma. The result leaves Napoli in ninth, Roma in third, and intensifies the Serie A title race.
Middlesbrough has routed Bolton 5-0 in a performance that confirms their place among the Championship’s top teams. Will Lankshear has added to his tally with two goals, taking his season total to 13 in all competitions. The display featured 31 shots, 12 on target, and an expected goals figure of 4.17, underscoring a dominant performance.
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.