Writers’ projected finish: 2nd (Note: this is the average position selected by the panel rather than necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s personal choice) Previous season’s finish: 2nd Outlook Arsenal ended last season frustrated by their lack of major trophies, with victory in the first Fifa Champions Cup doing little to satisfy their desire to build on the […]
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Arteta has placed particular emphasis on energising the Emirates Stadium crowd as he looks to turn the ground into an intimidating venue for visiting sides. Arsenal supporters were frequently criticised last season for creating a tense mood that appeared to affect the players during their pursuit of the league title. Although this victory against Coventry […]
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Roberto De Zerbi says rival clubs were desperate to see Tottenham fail last season, a feeling he has repeatedly used to motivate his squad during the summer. He also defended the club’s significant investment in new players. Tottenham’s spending is set to exceed £300m following several major acquisitions, including Sandro Tonali for £92.5m, Mateus Fernandes […]
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Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial fee of £65m, with the player expected to undergo a medical in Manchester this weekend. Should the 22-year-old complete the move, he will become the third midfielder recruited for Michael Carrick’s squad during this transfer window. Baleba, who operates as […]
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Carl Rushworth: Claimed an Arsenal corner with authority during the opening half, although he will feel he could have handled their second goal better on his Premier League debut. He was later beaten by Odegaard’s mishit effort for the third. 5 Milan Van Ewijk: Surrendered possession in the build-up to the opening goal, leaving Coventry […]
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Manchester United have reached an agreement worth as much as £70m to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. Negotiations between the clubs made decisive progress on Friday evening, allowing the 22-year-old to undergo a medical with the Old Trafford side this weekend. United turned their attention to the Cameroon international this week as they sought another […]
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Sprint icon Usain Bolt could be preparing to play for a high-profile Sunday league side in Greater Manchester after his name was added to the club’s online squad roster. The eight-time Olympic gold medallist, who retains the 100m and 200m world records, is listed as a Wythenshawe FC Veterans player on the Football Association’s Full-Time […]
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Delap has been replaced by Joao Pedro as the club’s number nine. Pedro, who arrived from Brighton during the same transfer window last season, generally performed well while Delap received fewer opportunities. The English forward was subsequently placed in a group of roughly 12 players who train apart from, but near, new manager Xabi Alonso’s […]
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Three Argentina footballers have received suspensions for their involvement in a confrontation following last month’s World Cup final against Spain. However, their role in showing a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final victory over England resulted only in financial penalties. Fifa’s disciplinary committee handed Leandro Paredes a 10-game suspension and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine. Nahuel […]
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Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has received a 10-game suspension for his involvement in clashes on the pitch following his team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also imposed a seven-match ban on his Argentina team-mate Nahuel Molina. Argentina must also contest their next two home fixtures with […]
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