From around the league
Thursday, 10 September 2026
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![Mason Mount backs Manchester United's midfield overhaul]()
Mason Mount backs Manchester United's midfield overhaul
Mason Mount says Manchester United’s new midfield signings are raising standards, even as he fights for minutes after three tough seasons.
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![Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon were too expensive for Bayern München]()
Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon were too expensive for Bayern München
Max Eberl says Bayern wanted Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon but walked away because both were too expensive, with Liverpool’s £123m Barcola deal
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![Julian Alvarez Arsenal chase gets Gerrard verdict]()
Julian Alvarez Arsenal chase gets Gerrard verdict
Steven Gerrard said he was glad Julian Alvarez did not join Arsenal, after a £128million chase and Atletico Madrid's case-closed stance.
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![Alexis Mac Allister contract row after Atletico winner]()
Alexis Mac Allister contract row after Atletico winner
Alexis Mac Allister’s winner against Atletico Madrid drew Steven Gerrard’s praise and renewed focus on Liverpool’s contract handling.
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![Pochettino says Tottenham should have been awarded the title]()
Pochettino says Tottenham should have been awarded the title
Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham should have been awarded the 2016/17 Premier League title after Chelsea’s rule breaches.
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![Etihad campus walkway joins £100m CyanLines plan]()
Etihad campus walkway joins £100m CyanLines plan
Manchester City’s Etihad campus walkway is part of a £100m CyanLines plan for 100 miles of Greater Manchester walkways linked to Piccadilly.
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![Bradley Barcola cramp scare eases after Liverpool’s latest update]()
Bradley Barcola cramp scare eases after Liverpool’s latest update
Andoni Iraola said Bradley Barcola’s exit was only cramp after the forward went off in the 60th minute. Liverpool also liked what they saw on his first start.
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
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![Xabi Alonso takes blame after Chelsea's cup comeback]()
Xabi Alonso takes blame after Chelsea's cup comeback
Xabi Alonso admitted blame after Chelsea's 6-3 cup comeback over Leeds, with six second-half goals and nine starting changes under scrutiny.
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![Arsenal Champions League warning after Merson's x factor claim]()
Arsenal Champions League warning after Merson's x factor claim
Paul Merson says Arsenal still lack an x factor for Champions League glory, while Martin Keown questions Mikel Merino and Odegaard scores again.
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![Arsenal vs Napoli: Ødegaard saves Arsenal from their own finishing]()
Arsenal vs Napoli: Ødegaard saves Arsenal from their own finishing
Arsenal vs Napoli ended 1-0 as Martin Odegaard scored his fourth goal in five games after Arsenal wasted 26 shots worth 4.05 xG.
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![Chelsea vs Leeds: Alonso treats the Carabao Cup as a real chance]()
Chelsea vs Leeds: Alonso treats the Carabao Cup as a real chance
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea must take Leeds seriously in the Carabao Cup, with cups important without Europe and kick-off delayed 15 minutes.
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![Manchester United injury update before Sabah FK as Carrick weighs fitness calls]()
Manchester United injury update before Sabah FK as Carrick weighs fitness calls
Michael Carrick has given Manchester United an injury update before Sabah FK, with Luke Shaw managed, Mason Mount training and Sesko close.
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![Jose Sani's rapid rise from the 10th tier to Fulham]()
Jose Sani's rapid rise from the 10th tier to Fulham
Jose Sani has joined Fulham after a six-week unpaid trial in which he scored in every Under-21s game. The 21-year-old rose from the 10th tier.
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![Joy-Lance Mickels leads Sabah into Old Trafford with a personal milestone at stake]()
Joy-Lance Mickels leads Sabah into Old Trafford with a personal milestone at stake
Joy-Lance Mickels is set to lead Sabah at Old Trafford, where the Rwanda forward can become the first from his country in the Champions League proper.
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![Manchester City sweat on UEFA report after Porto tunnel clash]()
Manchester City sweat on UEFA report after Porto tunnel clash
Manchester City’s 2-0 win at Porto was overshadowed by a half-time tunnel fracas, with UEFA scrutiny possible after pushing and claims over missed red cards.
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![Arsenal VAR error admitted at Aston Villa]()
Arsenal VAR error admitted at Aston Villa
The Premier League’s KMI Panel says Arsenal should have had a stoppage-time penalty at Aston Villa, with Maatsen also due a second yellow.
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![Tottenham get Maddison boost before Everton]()
Tottenham get Maddison boost before Everton
James Maddison is expected back in Tottenham's squad for Everton, after Spurs failed to score in their first three league games.
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![Arsenal Napoli trip delayed by UK air traffic control chaos]()
Arsenal Napoli trip delayed by UK air traffic control chaos
Arsenal's trip to Napoli was delayed by a major UK air traffic control failure, with the squad still at their training ground before a late departure.
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
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![Ayyoub Bouaddi first Manchester City start points to a big future]()
Ayyoub Bouaddi first Manchester City start points to a big future
Ayyoub Bouaddi impressed on his first Manchester City start, with 54 of 55 passes completed and praise from Enzo Maresca and Erling Haaland.
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![Joe Willock's late winner backs Matthias Jaissle's patience-first message]()
Joe Willock's late winner backs Matthias Jaissle's patience-first message
Joe Willock's late winner at Millwall was framed by Matthias Jaissle as a test of patience, toughness and clean-sheet discipline.

















