Latest from Jack Mercer
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Bukayo Saka unlikely to start against Ghana as Tuchel plans around Panama
Thomas Tuchel has hinted Bukayo Saka may be held back from starting against Ghana, while Harry Kane and Declan Rice are set to be available.
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Liverpool vs Newcastle preview: Iraola’s first Premier League test is already loaded
Liverpool visit Newcastle on August 23 as Andoni Iraola’s first Premier League test. The trip carries transfer tension and a strong head-to-head edge.
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Victor Muñoz Liverpool move revisited as fee and clearance details emerge
Liverpool have moved for Victor Muñoz again, with fee reports of £35m and £34.6m, plus a work permit check and injury update.
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Johan Manzambi brace gives Murat Yakin a real selection call
Johan Manzambi scored twice in 24 minutes as Switzerland beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 4-1, and Murat Yakin now has a selection decision.
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Arsenal fixtures 2026/27: Coventry opener before the schedule tightens
Arsenal begin their 2026/27 title defence at home to Coventry City, then face Chelsea, Tottenham and two Manchester City meetings after Champions League games.
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RB Leipzig enquiry puts Thierno Barry back in the transfer spotlight
RB Leipzig have enquired about Thierno Barry, forcing Everton to weigh up a £27m signing with 8 goals in 41 appearances and a contract to 2029.
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Chelsea fixtures 2026/27: Fofana ban and early tests for Xabi Alonso
Chelsea's 2026/27 fixture release brings a Wesley Fofana suspension, six London league games and Arsenal away in game three for Xabi Alonso.
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Manchester United transfer news: Fernandes chase could hinge on Real Madrid
Manchester United’s midfield rebuild is being shaped by Real Madrid’s choices, with Mateus Fernandes, Aurélien Tchouaméni and rival interest in play.
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Arsenal vs Coventry City opens Premier League title defence
Premier League 2026/27 fixtures are confirmed, with Arsenal beginning their title defence against Coventry City on August 22 and hospitality tickets
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Liverpool fixtures 2026-27: Newcastle first for Andoni Iraola
Liverpool face Newcastle away on the opening weekend as Andoni Iraola starts a tough 2026-27 run, with City, Arsenal and United to follow.
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Everton fixtures 2026-27: kind start, then the calendar turns hard
Everton’s 2026-27 Premier League fixtures offer a promising start against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth before a tougher autumn block.
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Manchester City's 2026/27 fixture list sets up an early derby and Boxing Day test
Manchester City fixture list 2026/27 starts with Bournemouth on August 23, includes an early derby at United and a Boxing Day trip to Newcastle.
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Premier League fixtures 2026-27 put Arsenal under early pressure
Premier League fixtures 2026-27 begin with Arsenal vs Coventry on 21 August, 8pm, as an awkward first five games put early pressure on the champions.
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Aston Villa's early fixture run gives the clearest read on 2026/27
Aston Villa fixtures 2026/27 open with Brighton away and Arsenal at home, making Villa's first month the sharpest read on their season.
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Manchester United have the kindest start, but Liverpool face the sharper tests
Manchester United fixtures 2026/27 start with Hull, Ipswich and Everton, the softest opening on paper, while Liverpool face a tougher early run.
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Tottenham's 2026/27 fixture list gives De Zerbi an unforgiving start
Tottenham fixtures 2026/27 start at Brentford and finish at Aston Villa, with Arsenal and Chelsea among a punishing final run.
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Sunderland Premier League fixtures 2026/27 set up an early stress test
Sunderland's 2026/27 Premier League fixtures bring an opening trip to Ipswich, a December Tyne-Wear derby at Newcastle and Manchester City on the final day.
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Chelsea fixtures 2026/27 hand Alonso a derby start and awkward reunions
Chelsea fixtures 2026/27 start at Fulham on 24 August, then Arsenal on 5 September, with Tottenham, Man United and Liverpool to follow.
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Fulham fixtures hand them Chelsea first and Manchester United last
Fulham's 2026/27 Premier League schedule brings Chelsea on opening night, Liverpool and Manchester United before the September break, and Manchester
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Crystal Palace fixtures 2026/27 give Pierre Sage a hard start
Crystal Palace’s 2026/27 fixtures give Pierre Sage a hard start, with Everton away, Manchester City at home and Brighton away early on.
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Liverpool fixtures and the right-back problem already facing Andoni Iraola
Liverpool’s fixture release points to an early test at Newcastle, with the right-back puzzle around Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley still open.
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Thomas Tuchel England changes grow after Croatia win
Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford have given him a selection headache after England's 4-2 win over Croatia.
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Tuchel's bold substitution gamble transforms England at half-time
Three substitutions at half-time shifted Bellingham to midfield. What followed was the tournament's best 10-15 minutes as England beat Croatia 4-2.
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Carrick's 34-day crisis: nine United stars at World Cup
Michael Carrick faces a World Cup squad crisis: nine Manchester United players in the tournament, a potential England-Portugal final, and just 34 days
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Arsenal defend title as City and Coventry face new chapters
Arsenal defend their 22-year title win as Manchester City begins life without Pep Guardiola and Coventry returns to the Premier League after 25 years.
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Sandro Tonali transfer turns into a City problem for Tottenham
Manchester City’s entry into the Sandro Tonali race turns Tottenham’s pursuit into a three-club battle, with Newcastle’s finances easing sale pressure.
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Jan Paul van Hecke's £52m Tottenham move comes with Brighton protection
Tottenham have confirmed Jan Paul van Hecke for £52m from Brighton, with a 20% sell-on clause on any future profit.
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Yan Diomande and Liverpool's £86m bid lead a busy transfer round-up
Liverpool's reported £86m package for Yan Diomande leads a busy transfer round-up that also includes Arsenal interest in Bradley Barcola and Jeremy Monga.
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Newcastle United learn 2026-27 Premier League fixtures on June 19
Newcastle United's 2026-27 Premier League fixture list is released on June 19 at 10am, with the season starting on August 22 and ending on May 30, 2027.
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Victor Muñoz Liverpool transfer moves quickly after Newcastle battle
Liverpool have agreed a six-year deal for Victor Muñoz from Osasuna, beating Newcastle for the 22-year-old after a strong season.
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Jude Bellingham gives England their edge as Tuchel’s message lands
Jude Bellingham scored in England’s 4-2 win over Croatia as Thomas Tuchel’s half-time message helped spark a freer second-half surge.
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Jan Paul van Hecke joins Tottenham in £52m deal that backs De Zerbi
Tottenham have signed Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52m, backing Roberto De Zerbi's control and a shift to ball-playing defenders.
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Tuchel backs Saka bench call after England's win over Croatia
Thomas Tuchel explained why Bukayo Saka was benched for England's 4-2 win over Croatia, backing the selection call on Bellingham and his bench.
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Yan Diomande, Liverpool and PSG: why the race has tilted towards Anfield
Liverpool are reportedly in the driving seat for Yan Diomande after an improved proposal approaching €100million, while PSG remain in the race.
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Victor Muñoz to Liverpool is now confirmed after Newcastle chase
Victor Munoz Liverpool move is now confirmed on a six-year deal, subject to a work permit, after Liverpool beat Newcastle and triggered his clause.
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Gregor Kobel’s season is built on clean sheets, not noise
Gregor Kobel has 15 clean sheets, a 72.4 percent save rate and every minute for Dortmund in 2025/26, while also holding Switzerland’s No.1 shirt.
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Harrison Jones joins Peterborough from Sunderland on three-year deal
Peterborough United have signed Sunderland midfielder Harrison Jones on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. The 21-year-old made seven senior appearances.
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Tyler Bindon makes World Cup history for New Zealand
Tyler Bindon came off the bench against Iran and made history with New Zealand, becoming part of the first mother-son duo to play at a World Cup.
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Jordan Pickford under pressure after Tuchel's England demands
Jordan Pickford is under pressure after Thomas Tuchel's demands and a mixed Croatia display, with 2 of 10 long passes in the first half.
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Liverpool’s Victor Munoz move is only the first step in a costly rebuild
Liverpool’s Victor Munoz hijack is being framed as the start of a bigger summer rebuild, with several more signings still targeted and wide areas a priority.