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Saka scores on return and welcomes new team-mate Konsa after Arsenal demolish Coventry 3-0
Bukayo Saka started and scored in Arsenal's 3-0 Premier League win over Coventry, dismissing fitness concerns from a difficult World Cup summer and greeting new signing Ezri Konsa, who watched from the stands after his £51m move from Aston Villa.
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Infantino deflects resignation calls with hairdresser quip as betrayal row deepens
FIFA president Gianni Infantino brushed off questions about whether he had betrayed football by joking about a reporter's bald head, as supporters' groups across all six confederations launched a petition demanding his resignation.
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Keane credits United's recruitment but warns defence remains their biggest weakness
Roy Keane has backed Manchester United's decision to walk away from deals for Mateus Fernandes, Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, but the club legend says the defence is still the major concern heading into the new Premier League season.
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Wright condemns Arsenal's handling of Martinelli amid growing exit speculation
Ian Wright has publicly criticised Arsenal for leaving Gabriel Martinelli out of two pre-season squads without explanation, saying the Brazilian winger deserves more respect after years of service to the club.
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Barcelona and Aston Villa target Balogun as Monaco fears another departure
After Maghnes Akliouche's sale to Paris Saint-Germain, AS Monaco could lose a second key striker this summer. Folarin Balogun, who scored 19 goals last season, is in the sights of FC Barcelona and Aston Villa just days before the transfer window closes.
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Arteta plays down Bruno Guimaraes injury fear ahead of Aston Villa clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed suggestions that £75m summer signing Bruno Guimaraes faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines, expressing hope the Brazilian will return for Monday's match against Aston Villa after missing the 3-0 win over Coventry with a thigh strain.
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Topps Premier League 2026 Advent Calendar drops to £15 ahead of new season
The official Topps Premier League 2026 Advent Calendar, normally priced at £35, is available for as little as £15.63 through a cashback deal. The 120-card set features players from all Premier League clubs, including Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Vidić.
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Genesio savors 4-0 win over Strasbourg but fears three to five more departures at OM
Olympique de Marseille dominated Strasbourg 4-0 in Ligue 1's opening day, with Amine Gouiri scoring twice. But Bruno Genesio warned that the wage bill must still be reduced, and several players could leave the club before the transfer window closes.
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Ligue 1 pays tribute to Éric Roy, former Brest manager who died at 58 from pancreatic cancer
Before the opening match of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season, a minute's applause was observed in all stadiums in memory of Éric Roy, former Stade Brestois manager who passed away on June 17 at age 58.
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Rooney returns to Match of the Day leaner and with a new United show after summer surgery
Wayne Rooney is set to rejoin the Match of the Day panel for the 2026/27 Premier League season having undergone surgery and a notable physical transformation over the summer, while also launching a new Manchester United-focused show under Gary Neville's Overlap brand.
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United target left-back after Baleba deal as Arsenal block Lewis-Skelly exit
Manchester United are closing in on a move for Carlos Baleba and will then turn their attention to signing a left-back as their fifth summer addition. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has ruled out any departure for Myles Lewis-Skelly, ending United's hopes of landing the teenager.
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Football Focus axed after 52 years as BBC overhauls Match of the Day with new pundits and Shearer pay cut
The BBC has scrapped Football Focus after 52 years and revamped Match of the Day ahead of the 2026/27 season, adding Ashley Young, Robbie Keane, Toby Alderweireld and Thomas Frank as pundits while Alan Shearer's annual pay drops by around £50,000.
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Alvarez to Barcelona, Atlético to Arsenal: the transfer going in circles
Atlético Madrid would accept selling Julian Alvarez to Arsenal, but the Argentine refuses to return to England and demands a transfer to FC Barcelona, which the Colchoneros categorically rule out.
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Parker's brace at Mansfield signals why Man City rejected United and Arsenal bids for 16-year-old
Xavier Parker, 16, scored twice as Manchester City's Under-21s beat Mansfield Town 4-1 in the Vertu Trophy, weeks after committing to a new scholarship deal that rebuffed interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
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Carrick confirms De Ligt out as 13 players face Hull City fitness doubts on Premier League opening day
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has ruled out Matthijs de Ligt for Saturday's Premier League opener at Hull City, while Mason Mount and Benjamin Sesko remain touch-and-go. Eight Hull players are also sidelined, including four new signings.
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Carrick backs £160m midfield rebuild as United close in on third signing
Manchester United have spent £85m on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this summer, with Carlos Baleba of Brighton the next target. Manager Michael Carrick says the club must evolve after Casemiro's departure.
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Endrick rejects Liverpool move to fight for Real Madrid place under Mourinho
Real Madrid forward Endrick has turned down reported interest from Liverpool, choosing to battle for a starting spot at the Bernabeu under José Mourinho despite fierce competition from Vinicius Junior, Mbappé and £100m signing Yan Diomande.
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Man United target left-back after Baleba deal as Arteta rules out Lewis-Skelly exit
Manchester United are set to pursue a new left-back once their Carlos Baleba signing is finalised, with Lewis Hall, Jorge Salinas and Alejandro Balde among the targets. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has firmly closed the door on a move for Myles Lewis-Skelly.
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Moffi leaves Nice for Hamburg for €2m, two years after €22m transfer
Unwanted at OGC Nice after incidents with supporters last November, Terem Moffi is set to join Hamburg for just €2 million plus €500,000 in bonuses — having cost €22m in 2023.
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Carrick expects no Manchester United departures before transfer deadline despite Zirkzee interest
Michael Carrick says no Manchester United player has asked to leave before the summer transfer window closes, even as Joshua Zirkzee attracts interest from Italy and the club pursues further incomings.
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