From around the league
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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![Real Madrid vs Inter line-ups shaped by absences and role changes]()
Real Madrid vs Inter line-ups shaped by absences and role changes
Real Madrid vs Inter opens with heavily changed line-ups, Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, Curtis Jones starting and Madrid missing several regulars.
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![Dembélé says the Ballon d'Or stays at PSG]()
Dembélé says the Ballon d'Or stays at PSG
Dembélé says the Ballon d'Or will stay with Paris Saint-Germain, with the 2026 ceremony set for 26 October in London.
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![Arsenal injury update before Napoli: Timber back, Mosquera a doubt]()
Arsenal injury update before Napoli: Timber back, Mosquera a doubt
Arsenal head to Napoli with Jurriën Timber back in training, Cristhian Mosquera a doubt and William Saliba still out with a back injury.
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![Arsenal Ballon d'Or nominations reflect a title season and European run]()
Arsenal Ballon d'Or nominations reflect a title season and European run
Arsenal’s Ballon d’Or nominations follow a 2025 Premier League title, 8 Champions League wins and a final loss on penalties in 2026.
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![Declan Rice contract talks open as Souness reignites role debate]()
Declan Rice contract talks open as Souness reignites role debate
Graeme Souness called Declan Rice a cheat, while Arsenal move to open contract talks for Rice, Martin Ødegaard and Jurriën Timber.
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![Como Champions League debut shaped by a gesture bigger than the fixture]()
Como Champions League debut shaped by a gesture bigger than the fixture
Como's Champions League debut will be played in an 11,000-capacity stadium after UEFA cuts, with executives giving seats to elderly fans.
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![Como hand seats to older fans for historic Champions League debut]()
Como hand seats to older fans for historic Champions League debut
Como's Champions League debut against RB Leipzig will see club executives give up seats so supporters born in 1950 or earlier can attend.
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![Alexis Mac Allister contract delay leaves Liverpool midfielder sad]()
Alexis Mac Allister contract delay leaves Liverpool midfielder sad
Alexis Mac Allister says Liverpool have not offered him a new contract, admits summer exit options and says he still plans to give 100 per cent.
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![Bruno Guimarães says Arteta is “very obsessed” with Arsenal’s standards]()
Bruno Guimarães says Arteta is “very obsessed” with Arsenal’s standards
Bruno Guimarães says Mikel Arteta is “very obsessed” with improvement as Arsenal head to Napoli after a perfect start.
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![Real Madrid vs Inter: Mourinho puts winning first and keeps the team news vague]()
Real Madrid vs Inter: Mourinho puts winning first and keeps the team news vague
Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid must beat Inter and refuses to reveal Trent Alexander-Arnold’s role, while warning Endrick is only fit for 5 to 10 minutes.
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![Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Isak gives Anfield an edge]()
Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Isak gives Anfield an edge
Alexander Isak's first Liverpool brace and Cody Gakpo's early output set up Liverpool's Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.
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![Napoli vs Arsenal preview after perfect Arsenal run]()
Napoli vs Arsenal preview after perfect Arsenal run
Napoli vs Arsenal opens with Arsenal on five straight wins and Napoli coming off back-to-back Serie A defeats, plus home danger for the hosts.
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![Liverpool kit deal lifts annual income beyond £120m]()
Liverpool kit deal lifts annual income beyond £120m
Liverpool's new Turkish Airlines deal and Adidas contract push kit income beyond £120 million a year, with Atletico Madrid next on Tuesday.
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![Scott McTominay calms Napoli fears as contract talks stay uncertain]()
Scott McTominay calms Napoli fears as contract talks stay uncertain
Scott McTominay says he is fine ahead of heart surgery, but Napoli still face uncertain contract talks and a 28-day sporting-fitness timeline.
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![FC Porto vs Manchester City injury updates point to a depleted opener]()
FC Porto vs Manchester City injury updates point to a depleted opener
Enzo Maresca says Jeremy Doku is back but not ready for FC Porto, while Nico O'Reilly is also expected to miss Manchester City’s opener.
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![Lautaro Martinez says Inter's Champions League target is an objective]()
Lautaro Martinez says Inter's Champions League target is an objective
Lautaro Martinez says Inter’s Champions League push is an objective, not an obsession, before Tuesday’s Bernabeu trip to Real Madrid.
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![Aston Villa's goalless start has Emery asking for patience]()
Aston Villa's goalless start has Emery asking for patience
Aston Villa are scoreless after three league games and have managed one shot on target, but Unai Emery says patience is needed in a rebuild.
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![Dominik Szoboszlai says Liverpool need more intensity]()
Dominik Szoboszlai says Liverpool need more intensity
Dominik Szoboszlai says Liverpool must restore intensity under Andoni Iraola, while also revealing his preferred role and the flexibility message from the
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![Real Madrid vs Inter preview shaped by suspensions and absences]()
Real Madrid vs Inter preview shaped by suspensions and absences
Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign against Inter with Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler suspended and Ferland Mendy absent.
