From around the league
Sunday, 6 September 2026
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![Liverpool strongest XI built around Barcola and Isak]()
Liverpool strongest XI built around Barcola and Isak
Liverpool's strongest XI is split between Bradley Barcola's 26 minutes and Alexander Isak's three goals in three games after the summer window.
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![Tottenham Nottingham Forest draw as De Zerbi backs Gallagher]()
Tottenham Nottingham Forest draw as De Zerbi backs Gallagher
De Zerbi explained why Conor Gallagher started ahead of Mateus Fernandes as Tottenham drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest, and criticised Tel and Mudryk.
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![Enzo Maresca says Manchester City have the depth to challenge Arsenal]()
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City have the depth to challenge Arsenal
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City now have the depth to challenge Arsenal after a 1-0 win over Coventry, backed by a record £458m summer spend.
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![Sunderland vs Hull City preview as rotation looms]()
Sunderland vs Hull City preview as rotation looms
Sunderland's packed schedule and likely rotation meet Hull City's strong early-season form in an EFL Cup third-round tie at the Stadium of Light.
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![Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to compete despite spending gap]()
Michael Carrick backs Manchester United to compete despite spending gap
Michael Carrick says Manchester United can still compete despite a leaner summer, with net spend at £118m and no Premier League side taking more points in
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![Manchester City top poll after Premier League record £3.5bn summer]()
Manchester City top poll after Premier League record £3.5bn summer
Manchester City topped Express Sport's reader poll for the Premier League's best transfer window, with 42% after a £3.5bn summer.
Saturday, 5 September 2026
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![Hull City survival bid built on defence]()
Hull City survival bid built on defence
Hull City have seven points, three clean sheets and 29% possession after three Premier League games. The start looks strong, but history still cautions
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![Carrick backs Garner and Hackney before Everton test]()
Carrick backs Garner and Hackney before Everton test
Michael Carrick praised James Garner and Hayden Hackney before Manchester United’s trip to Everton, while updating Mason Mount and Benjamin Šeško.
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![Arsenal transfer news: how a 20-plus name shortlist became expensive pivots]()
Arsenal transfer news: how a 20-plus name shortlist became expensive pivots
BBC reporting says Arsenal's summer shortlist ran to more than 20 players before the club pivoted to Bruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa.
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![Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham VAR controversy]()
Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham VAR controversy
Oliver Glasner and Neco Williams insisted Forest's disallowed goal against Tottenham should have stood after a 67th-minute VAR overturn at the City Ground.
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![Fulham vs Crystal Palace: Mitchell and Chilwell punish another Fulham collapse]()
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: Mitchell and Chilwell punish another Fulham collapse
Fulham vs Crystal Palace ended 3-2 after Tyrick Mitchell's double and Ben Chilwell's late winner, leaving Fulham with three defeats from three.
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![Brentford vs Sunderland: Le Fée rescues a point with late penalty]()
Brentford vs Sunderland: Le Fée rescues a point with late penalty
Enzo Le Fée’s 82nd-minute penalty rescued Sunderland a 1-1 draw at Brentford, after a VAR call, a disallowed goal and Janelt’s opener.
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![Brighton vs Leeds: Leeds waste 2.66 xG in 1-1 draw]()
Brighton vs Leeds: Leeds waste 2.66 xG in 1-1 draw
Leeds created 2.66 Expected Goals but only scored once as Brighton fought back for a 1-1 draw, with Luka Vušković's debut header cancelling out Jayden
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![Tottenham blank again at Nottingham Forest]()
Tottenham blank again at Nottingham Forest
Tottenham are still without a Premier League win or goal after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest, with VAR disallowing a late Forest winner.
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![Erling Haaland hits 300 as he breaks Sergio Aguero's City record]()
Erling Haaland hits 300 as he breaks Sergio Aguero's City record
Erling Haaland's header against Coventry was his 300th club goal and his 20th headed Premier League goal for Manchester City.
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![Nico O'Reilly injury concern forces Manchester City reshuffle]()
Nico O'Reilly injury concern forces Manchester City reshuffle
Nico O'Reilly pulled out in the warm-up before Manchester City vs Coventry, and Enzo Maresca backed his new arrivals as main players.
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![Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth leaves Ramsey with the headline and Bournemouth with a problem]()
Newcastle 2-2 Bournemouth leaves Ramsey with the headline and Bournemouth with a problem
Jacob Ramsey's 88th-minute equaliser earned Newcastle a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, who again dropped late points after leading 2-0.
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![Newcastle rescued by Ramsey after Bournemouth's best players shine]()
Newcastle rescued by Ramsey after Bournemouth's best players shine
Newcastle Bournemouth ratings from the 2-2 draw focus on Marcus Tavernier, Alex Scott and Harvey Barnes before Jacob Ramsey's late leveller.
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![Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool as Al-Hilal link grows]()
Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool as Al-Hilal link grows
Richard Hughes leaves Liverpool after less than three years, with Mike Gordon leading the successor search and Al-Hilal linked next.
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![Everton's power structure comes into focus through Moyes' own words]()
Everton's power structure comes into focus through Moyes' own words
David Moyes says he has never spoken to Everton owner Dan Friedkin and that Angus Kinnear is his real contact as the squad was left on 18 seniors.


















