Fulham played their second London derby of the week and delivered Álvaro Arbeloa’s first competitive victory. Although AFC Wimbledon operate at a lower level than Monday’s opponents Chelsea, Thursday’s comfortable win over the League One side offered several encouraging signs for Arbeloa’s reshaped team. Marco Silva often questioned the strength of Fulham’s squad before leaving […]
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Emiliano Martínez appears set to arrive, while another prominent Argentine could soon be playing in a different shade of blue. Chelsea have addressed their most pressing problem by fulfilling Xabi Alonso’s request for a new goalkeeper, agreeing a £7.5m transfer with Aston Villa. A conclusion to the uncertainty surrounding Enzo Fernández may also be close. […]
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Anyone who viewed Uefa’s decision to abandon a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions as a retreat from efforts to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa president was quickly proved wrong. In a dramatic development that eclipsed one of the most important dates in Europe’s football calendar, as federation officials and club executives assembled in Monte Carlo […]
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Chelsea have reached a £7.5m agreement to recruit Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, while they anticipate an approach from Manchester City for Enzo Fernández within the next two days. Xabi Alonso made the addition of a new goalkeeper a priority following Robert Sánchez’s difficult performance against Fulham on Monday. Negotiations for Martínez progressed rapidly after […]
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There they were once more, their familiar expressions, voices and studio setting confirming the arrival of another Premier League campaign. On Friday afternoon, followed by Saturday and Sunday morning, Rebecca Lowe welcomed viewers across the United States to NBC’s 14th season of broadcasting the world’s most watched sports league. As usual, she was joined by […]
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Jan Paul van Hecke was one of the players publicly singled out by Roberto De Zerbi following Tottenham’s 3-0 loss at Brentford on Saturday. The manager’s message was that the defender had not yet reached the required level of physical fitness. De Zerbi also referred to Marcos Senesi and Sandro Tonali, two other recent arrivals […]
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Today’s podcast covers convincing Carabao Cup victories for Tottenham and Newcastle against two in-form Championship teams. Sávio marked his debut with a goal and appeared delighted, while Newcastle brought in Nico González as part of their midfield overhaul. The two winning sides will meet on Saturday evening. The panel also examines the difficulties facing Manchester […]
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The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup carries slightly greater competitive weight than many similar fixtures elsewhere in Europe. Several factors contribute to that atmosphere. The Bundesliga’s customary opening contest between the league champions and cup holders takes place at one club’s home ground rather than at a neutral venue, making it feel like a meaningful domestic match. […]
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Aston Villa’s transfer strategy remains complicated, with Ollie Watkins nearing an exit and Nicolas Jackson expected to join. Crystal Palace are attempting to disrupt Villa’s pursuit of Club Brugge centre-back Joel Ordóñez, having opened negotiations for the Ecuador international. That development has prompted Unai Emery’s side to explore other options, including West Ham defender Jean-Claire […]
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Average predicted finish: 3rd (This ranking reflects the combined forecasts of several writers rather than one individual prediction) Previous season’s finish: 3rd Prospects Following 10 years of dominance in domestic football and a memorable treble in 2024-25, Chelsea ended last season with only the League Cup, an outcome below the club’s customary expectations. Significant changes […]
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