2026-27 Premier League Preview No. 19: Sunderland Predicted position from the writers: 14th (Note: this ranking reflects the average forecast from the panel rather than Louise Taylor’s individual view) Previous season’s position: 7th Prospects Following a seventh-place finish last season, Sunderland begin the new campaign with European football on their schedule for the first time […]
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Rangers were responsible for finding a way through Jablonec’s defence, but they made the task look remarkably difficult. After a long and laborious struggle, a rare passage of fluent play finally allowed Ryan Naderi to score the decisive goal. There were still some encouraging signs: a one-goal advantage ahead of next week’s trip to Jablonec, […]
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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has expressed his desire to net the 300th goal of his career after confirming that he will return to football at the age of 46 with Italian third-division team Ravenna. Despite the rain, thousands of supporters assembled on a beach in the city for a celebration called “Ronaldinho Day”, where the former […]
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Republic of Ireland forward Troy Parrott has moved from Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar to Spanish club Real Betis. The clubs confirmed on Thursday that the transfer had been finalized, with Parrott agreeing to a five-year deal. Reports earlier in the week indicated that negotiations were at an advanced stage over a transfer valued at 20m […]
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Aston Villa have seen an offer of approximately £18m, plus additional payments, turned down by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Villa are seeking reinforcements as England international Ezri Konsa prepares to complete a transfer to Arsenal for a fee exceeding £50m. Harwood-Bellis joined Southampton in 2023, initially on a temporary deal, and has made one […]
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Chelsea are preparing to extend forward Joao Pedro’s contract until 2034 ahead of the new Premier League campaign. People at Stamford Bridge believe the deal will soon be completed, while representatives close to the 24-year-old claim an agreement is already in place through 2032, including a club option for another two seasons. The Brazil international […]
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Gianni Infantino is reportedly trying to weaken the alliance between European and North American football officials seeking his removal. His planned appearance at a youth tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend is viewed as another attempt to retain his position as Fifa president. Infantino is expected to attend the U14 Boys Challenge organised by […]
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Antony’s transfer was finalized on 1 September 2022, the final day of the transfer window. It was another example of a recurring trend. While many United supporters wanted the club to finish its summer recruitment early, that outcome was always improbable. In each of the last six seasons, at least one established first-team player has […]
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Plenty of Arsenal supporters are questioning whether Konsa will receive consistent playing time once Saliba and Gabriel are fully fit. On paper, it will be difficult to displace Arteta’s preferred defensive unit of Timber, Saliba, Gabriel and Calafiori. However, the Gunners featured in 63 matches across all competitions while winning the league, reaching the Champions […]
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Michael Carrick has described claims that Manchester United have been handed an easy start against Hull and Ipswich as “absurd”. United begin their campaign away at Hull on Saturday before welcoming Ipswich the following Sunday. Although both clubs have recently earned promotion from the Championship, Carrick insists neither fixture will be straightforward. “Anyone familiar with […]
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