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Arsenal face Napoli opener as all five Premier League clubs learn Champions League fate
The 2026-27 Champions League group-stage fixtures have been released, sending Arsenal to Napoli on matchday one and handing Liverpool a home tie against Atletico Madrid, while Manchester United return to Europe's top table for the first time in recent years.
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Manchester United's Champions League schedule confirmed with Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid among eight opponents
Manchester United's full Champions League group-stage schedule has been confirmed, opening at home to Sabah on 10 September before high-profile clashes with Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich, Roma, and Sporting across eight gameweeks.
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Transfer: Mohamed Amoura chooses Nice over Marseille for Ligue 1 loan
Algerian international striker Mohamed Amoura, 25, was targeted by Olympique de Marseille but will instead join OGC Nice on loan with an option to buy, according to journalist Nabil Djellit.
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Gerrard backs £123m Barcola signing to take Liverpool to the next level
Steven Gerrard has endorsed Liverpool's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, calling the 23-year-old an "incredible talent" who can elevate the club. The Reds have agreed a fee of £106m plus £17m in add-ons for the France international.
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Fernandes reveals Maguire's gracious response to losing the Manchester United captaincy
Bruno Fernandes has disclosed the private conversation he had with Harry Maguire after being handed the Manchester United captaincy in 2023, revealing that Maguire told him if he had to lose the armband, he was glad it went to someone like him.
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Atletico Madrid eye Zirkzee as £100m Alvarez standoff leaves futures unresolved
Atletico Madrid are monitoring Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee as a contingency should Julian Alvarez depart, with the Argentine pushing for a move to Barcelona that Atletico's CEO has flatly ruled out.
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Gil Marín rules out Barcelona talks for Álvarez as Atlético-Barça feud turns personal
Atlético Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has flatly refused to negotiate with Barcelona over Julián Álvarez, calling the club's conduct "dishonest" and "repulsive" as the transfer window approaches Tuesday's deadline. Arsenal remain a possible alternative if the Argentina forward forces a departure.
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Arsenal have hours to convince Julián Álvarez as Atlético Madrid set Sunday deadline
Atlético Madrid have given Julián Álvarez until Sunday to decide his future, leaving Arsenal a narrow window to persuade the Argentina striker to move to the Emirates. Atlético are demanding £128.4m for the 26-year-old, who scored 49 goals in 107 appearances after joining from Manchester City in 2024.
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Bakwa shines on Lille debut and sparks genuine competition with Ethan Mbappé
Coming on in the 68th minute against PSG (2-2), Dilane Bakwa scored a decisive goal in the 84th for his first match in a Lille shirt. His manager Davide Ancelotti already sees healthy competition developing with Ethan Mbappé on the right wing.
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Fernandes reveals 'awkward' first conversation with Maguire after taking Manchester United captaincy
Bruno Fernandes has opened up about the uncomfortable moment he faced when replacing Harry Maguire as Manchester United captain in 2023, crediting Maguire's maturity for easing the transition between the two team-mates.
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58 goals and World Cup top scorer: Mbappé emerges as Ballon d'Or favourite
Author of 58 goals across all competitions during the 2025-2026 season, including ten at the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé ranks among the most serious candidates for the Ballon d'Or, whose ceremony will be held on 26 October in London.
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Cherki and Haaland fire Manchester City to Premier League summit with 4-1 rout at Crystal Palace
Rayan Cherki scored twice and assisted two more as Manchester City beat Crystal Palace 4-1 at Selhurst Park on Friday, moving to the top of the Premier League. Erling Haaland also netted twice, while £81m signing Ayyoub Bouaddi made his debut off the bench.
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Doué substituted with injury against Lille, but Luis Enrique rules out serious concern
Replaced at half-time of the 2-2 draw between Lille and PSG on Friday in Ligue 1, Désiré Doué felt a slight muscle discomfort. Luis Enrique reassured: no worries, the substitution was even planned before the match.
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Man City chase Enzo Fernandez in £120m-plus crunch talks as four deals loom before deadline
Manchester City are in intensive negotiations with Chelsea over a club-record move for Enzo Fernandez, with the Argentine expected to cost more than £120m. City also have deals for Allan, a second forward, and potentially a midfielder to complete before Tuesday's window close.
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Evra tells Man United Luke Shaw's time is 'gone' and urges £60m Hall signing
Patrice Evra has declared Luke Shaw's time at Manchester United is over following a 2-0 defeat to Hull City, calling on the club to sign Newcastle's Lewis Hall before the September 1 transfer deadline.
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Safonov knocked unconscious in PSG warm-up collision but starts as champions drop points at Lille
PSG goalkeeper Matyev Safonov was knocked out in a collision with a coaching staff member during the pre-match warm-up at Lille on Friday, yet was cleared to start. He played the full 90 minutes as PSG were held to a 2-2 draw, leaving the defending champions with just two points from their opening two Ligue 1 matches.
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Arsenal hand Marli Salmon first professional contract after pre-season displays impress Arteta
Seventeen-year-old defender Marli Salmon has signed his first professional contract with Arsenal after impressing Mikel Arteta during pre-season, capping a journey that began at the club's under-11 level seven years ago.
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Summer transfer window blank at OM: Rothen accuses McCourt of leaving club without signings
With just days until the transfer deadline on September 1, 2026, Olympique de Marseille has recorded no incoming transfers this summer. Sporting director Grégory Lorenzi has not ruled out finishing the window empty-handed, a prospect Jérôme Rothen deems "catastrophic."
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Liverpool agree £106m deal for Barcola in second-biggest signing in club history
Liverpool have reached a final agreement with Paris Saint-Germain to sign France winger Bradley Barcola for an initial £106m, a fee that could rise to £123m with add-ons. The 22-year-old is expected to sign a five-year deal at Anfield.
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Liverpool close in on £122m Barcola signing despite Newcastle midfield and defensive concerns
Liverpool are set to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola for a reported £122m, a move that would give Andoni Iraola three £100m-plus forwards — yet questions linger over midfield balance and defensive frailties exposed in last weekend's draw at Newcastle.
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