Predicted finish based on the writers’ average: 9th (Note: this reflects the combined view of the writing team rather than John Brewin’s individual forecast) Previous season’s finish: 8th Prospects Brighton ended last season in May with players and supporters celebrating qualification for the Europa Conference League, even after a 3-0 defeat against Manchester United. Since […]
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Burnley defender Kyle Walker has urged his team-mates to quickly put relegation behind them as they aim to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. The Clarets ended last season in 19th place in the top division. They will open their Championship campaign at home against West Ham on Sunday, with both clubs having […]
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What does it take to succeed Pep Guardiola? Enzo Maresca is beginning to discover the answer this summer after being selected as the Spaniard’s replacement at Manchester City. He returns to the club after serving as Guardiola’s assistant during the historic Treble-winning 2022-23 season. Widely regarded as one of the finest coaches of his era, […]
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Two Premier League clubs have reached an agreement on an uncommon player-exchange deal. Everton winger Dwight McNeil is set to move to Crystal Palace, while Eagles forward Brennan Johnson is expected to head in the opposite direction and join the Toffees. Although player swaps between clubs are rare during transfer windows, they are allowed as […]
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Ipswich Town completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old forward Luca Fletcher during the summer, following his productive loan spell from Manchester City. The pacey England Under-17 international helped City reach the FA Youth Cup final in both 2024 and 2025. He later caught the eye at Ipswich by scoring six goals in Premier League 2. […]
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The Premier League has approved a plan to restructure how money is distributed among the top four tiers of English football, potentially providing an additional £1.5bn to clubs throughout the pyramid over the next 10 years. At a meeting on Thursday, clubs unanimously backed the proposed “new deal for football” following talks with the EFL. […]
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Manchester City are spearheading resistance to the Premier League’s proposal to provide the English Football League with £1.5bn through a major financial agreement set to be considered by all 20 clubs on Thursday. The Premier League hopes to put the proposed package, distributed across a 10-year period, to a vote and settle the issue before […]
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St Johnstone were eliminated from the Premier Sports Cup after East Fife struck a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time, while Premiership rivals Dundee United narrowly advanced when Montrose missed their opportunity at home against Spartans. Montrose needed only a draw to reach the last 16 as Group B winners, but the League 1 club suffered […]
Continue ReadingArsenal might be the top-flight club most impacted by the World Cup. The North London side are nervously awaiting news on William Saliba’s condition; he had been dealing with a back complaint before the same injury cut short his involvement in the tournament. The defender has yet to undergo evaluation by Arsenal’s medical staff, but […]
Continue ReadingSt Mirren secured a comfortable victory against League 1 hosts Cove. Jalmaro Calvin and Luke Douglas netted their first goals for the Buddies as Craig McLeish’s team preserved their perfect record in the group stage. Another recent signing, Samuel Ramos, converted Killian Phillips’ cross for the visitors’ second goal before the interval, and 17-year-old Douglas […]
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