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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures revealed as champions Arsenal lead 20-club schedule release
The full Premier League fixture list for 2026/27 has been released, with title-holders Arsenal headlining a schedule that also marks the top-flight returns of Coventry City, Ipswich Town and Hull City.
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Liverpool seal Victor Munoz signing and close in on £86.7m Yan Diomande as Iraola era begins
Liverpool have confirmed Victor Munoz as Andoni Iraola's first signing after the Osasuna winger completed his medical and signed a six-year deal. The club are now closing in on RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande, signalling their intent to spend heavily this summer.
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Arsenal begin title defence as Premier League 2026/27 fixtures released
The Premier League has released its 2026/27 schedule, with defending champions Arsenal set to open on 22 August. The new season features the return of Boxing Day football and a delayed start to allow player recovery after the World Cup.
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Ray Parlour hails Declan Rice as Arsenal's 'absolute inspiration' ahead of World Cup
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour has praised Declan Rice as an 'absolute inspiration' at the club, crediting the England midfielder's work ethic and dressing-room influence as central to Arsenal's Premier League title last season.
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Fifteen Arsenal players risk missing Premier League opener as World Cup final looms
Arsenal could begin their 2026/27 Premier League title defence on 22 August without up to 15 players still recovering from World Cup 2026 commitments, with a potential England vs Spain final on 19 July the most disruptive scenario for Mikel Arteta.
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Carrick faces nine-man World Cup headache as United prepare for Premier League opener
Michael Carrick could be without up to nine first-team players for Manchester United's Premier League opener on August 22, with Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez among those deep in World Cup 2026 contention.
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Liverpool hijack Newcastle's Victor Munoz move to sign Osasuna winger for £34.5m
Liverpool have signed Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for £34.5m after activating his release clause, denying Newcastle United a target for the third time in a year following the Ekitike and Isak sagas.
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Liverpool prepare £50m Trincao bid as United target Croatia's Baturina after England goal
Liverpool are readying a 'monster' offer close to Francisco Trincao's £50.5m release clause, while Manchester United have identified Como midfielder Martin Baturina following his equaliser against England at the World Cup.
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Premier League 2026/27 fixtures revealed: Manchester United and City learn their opening schedules
The Premier League has released its full fixture list for the 2026/27 season. Michael Carrick's Manchester United and Enzo Maresca's expected Manchester City will now know their opening opponents as the new campaign takes shape.
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Seven Liverpool stars risk missing Premier League opener as World Cup deep runs loom
Andoni Iraola could be without up to seven first-team players for Liverpool's opening Premier League fixture on 22 August, with Van Dijk, Gravenberch, Gakpo, Wirtz, Mac Allister and Alisson all involved in World Cup campaigns.
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Ferdinand urges United to reverse Rashford exit as Baturina emerges as £43m World Cup target
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to reconsider selling Marcus Rashford after his strong form for Barcelona and England, while Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina has attracted United's interest following his goal against the Three Lions at the World Cup.
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Liverpool hijack Newcastle's move for Munoz with Real Madrid buy-back clause included
Liverpool are closing in on Osasuna forward Victor Munoz in a £34.7m deal that includes a buy-back clause for Real Madrid, after pipping Newcastle United to the 22-year-old's signature for the second successive summer.
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Newcastle's £60m sponsorship deal complicates Man City's pursuit of Sandro Tonali
Manchester City are targeting Sandro Tonali as a midfield option, but Newcastle United's new £60m front-of-shirt sponsorship agreement with KNOX Hydration has eased the financial pressure that might have forced a sale.
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United's £40m Rashford price is a gentleman's agreement, not a release clause
Manchester United have set £40million as the price to sell Marcus Rashford permanently, but the figure is an informal understanding rather than a contractual release clause. Meanwhile, United are quietly waiting for West Ham's financial pressure to force a cheaper deal for Mateus Fernandes.
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Ferdinand urges Man United to reverse Rashford exit as Baturina catches eye at World Cup
Rio Ferdinand has called on Manchester United to reconsider selling Marcus Rashford after the winger's strong form for Barcelona and England. Meanwhile, Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina has emerged as a transfer target following his goal against the Three Lions.
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Nine Man United players risk missing Premier League opener due to World Cup commitments
As many as nine Manchester United players are competing at the 2026 World Cup and could still be recovering when the Premier League season kicks off on August 22, leaving new permanent manager Michael Carrick short of key names for the opening fixture.
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Arsenal hijack Liverpool's teenage goalkeeper target and eye £100m Barcola bid
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool and Nottingham Forest to sign 15-year-old Northern Irish goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, with his father confirming the deal is done. The Gunners are also preparing a formal bid for PSG winger Bradley Barcola, valued at up to £105 million.
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Liverpool ready £86m bid for Yan Diomande to fill Salah's vacancy on the right
Liverpool are preparing a package worth around €100m for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, as new head coach Andoni Iraola targets a post-Salah overhaul of the attack.
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Henry's praise for Alvarez strengthens Arsenal's case as £117m Barcelona bid looms
Arsenal are weighing a move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, 25, with Barcelona reportedly preparing a £117m bid. Club legend Thierry Henry has publicly praised the Argentina international on multiple occasions, adding weight to Mikel Arteta's reported interest.
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Arsenal bid for Leicester's Monga and Georgian starlet Bartishvili in double teenage swoop
Arsenal have submitted a bid for Leicester City's 16-year-old winger Jeremy Monga and are preparing a pre-contract offer for Georgian attacking midfielder Andria Bartishvili, 17, as the Premier League champions move to secure their long-term future.
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