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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Terry Dyson, a member of Tottenham’s historic 1961 Double-winning team, has passed away at the age of 91. The Premier League side announced the death of their former winger on Thursday. Dyson made 209 appearances and scored 55 goals during his decade with Spurs. Dyson played under Bill Nicholson in the 1960-61 season, when Tottenham […]
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Xabi Alonso has declined to confirm whether Chelsea would reject an attempt from Manchester City to buy Enzo Fernández. Uncertainty continues to surround Fernández’s future, and a departure from Stamford Bridge remains possible despite Chelsea’s informal deadline for written offers of £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder having passed. City are considering a late approach […]
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Ahead of the new campaign, Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to demonstrate the hunger required to retain their Premier League crown. He also made clear that Myles Lewis-Skelly will not leave the club during the current transfer window. Arsenal begin their title defence at home to Coventry on Friday evening, aiming to win consecutive league […]
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Head coach Xabi Alonso says Enzo Fernandez has displayed an “excellent mentality” since returning to Chelsea, despite ongoing uncertainty surrounding the midfielder’s future. In late May, Chelsea reached an agreement with Fernandez’s representative, Javier Pastore, allowing the Argentina international to depart for £120m, with 14 August established as the deadline for offers. No official proposal […]
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Each summer, Pro Ref, the recently adopted name of England’s refereeing organisation, visits every club’s training facility to review a selection of incidents and explain what players should expect during the coming season. The level of engagement varies between clubs. Some players take part in constructive discussions about possible fouls, while others may occasionally struggle […]
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Major League Soccer is considering a major redesign of its postseason structure, according to several sources connected to the league and its clubs. The revised system could launch in 2028, coinciding with the move to an autumn-to-spring calendar, and may introduce a double-elimination stage with up to 20 participating teams. The sources requested anonymity because […]
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In most circumstances, lifting the Europa League trophy and securing a Champions League place would put a club in a powerful position. Instead, Villa’s squad has been dismantled this summer, leaving the club disadvantaged by a system it has openly criticised. The need to meet European and Premier League financial regulations resulted in Morgan Rogers […]
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Paris St-Germain must relocate their first Ligue 1 match after extreme summer heat caused significant damage to the playing surface at the Parc des Princes. The reigning French champions were scheduled to begin their title defence at home against Rennes on Sunday. However, the fixture has been switched and will now take place in Brittany. […]
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A major squad overhaul could be approaching at Manchester City, potentially helping Newcastle in their pursuit of a central midfielder following the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. Nico González may be heading to St James’ Park after struggling to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho appear […]
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