From around the league
Monday, 24 August 2026
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![Jean-Philippe Mateta contract dispute puts Palace on the clock]()
Jean-Philippe Mateta contract dispute puts Palace on the clock
Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract dispute has gone to FIFA, leaving Crystal Palace facing a deadline-window call with 10 months left on his deal.
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![Rafael Benitez backs Alonso but calls Arbeloa a surprise in Fulham v Chelsea managerial reunion]()
Rafael Benitez backs Alonso but calls Arbeloa a surprise in Fulham v Chelsea managerial reunion
Rafael Benitez says Xabi Alonso was expected to become a manager while Alvaro Arbeloa was a surprise as the former Liverpool pair meet at Fulham and Chelsea.
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![Manchester United vs Hull City: Carrick rejects passion claim after 0-2 defeat]()
Manchester United vs Hull City: Carrick rejects passion claim after 0-2 defeat
Michael Carrick rejected passion criticism after Manchester United's 2-0 loss at Hull City, while Bruno Fernandes admitted old away-game mistakes.
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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![Gary Neville questions Liverpool's Isak and Wirtz after Newcastle draw]()
Gary Neville questions Liverpool's Isak and Wirtz after Newcastle draw
Gary Neville called Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz Liverpool's biggest disappointments at Newcastle, but still backed both to improve.
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![Liverpool counter attack problem exposed again at Newcastle]()
Liverpool counter attack problem exposed again at Newcastle
Liverpool's late penalty at Newcastle rescued a point, but the repeated transition flaw remained obvious, with Newcastle hitting them on the break twice.
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![Carlos Baleba transfer: Hurzeler accepts Brighton's next exit]()
Carlos Baleba transfer: Hurzeler accepts Brighton's next exit
Manchester United agreed a reported £70million deal for Carlos Baleba, and Fabian Hurzeler said Brighton must face more adversity rather than complain.
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![Manchester City transfer update as Maresca cools exits talk]()
Manchester City transfer update as Maresca cools exits talk
Maresca says Manchester City could still lose more players, but Grealish's bench role and unused substitutes do not prove exits.
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![Newcastle vs Liverpool: Jaissle blasts late penalty call at St James’ Park]()
Newcastle vs Liverpool: Jaissle blasts late penalty call at St James’ Park
Matthias Jaissle called a stoppage-time penalty “really soft” after Newcastle were denied victory against Liverpool, with VAR backing the call.
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![Newcastle player ratings vs Liverpool: Wissa and Elanga stand out]()
Newcastle player ratings vs Liverpool: Wissa and Elanga stand out
Newcastle player ratings vs Liverpool were led by Yoane Wissa's 9 and Anthony Elanga's 8, before a late Szoboszlai penalty changed the mood.
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![Marc Guehi midfield role is the real story from Manchester City’s Bournemouth win]()
Marc Guehi midfield role is the real story from Manchester City’s Bournemouth win
Enzo Maresca explained Marc Guehi’s midfield role after Bournemouth, and Guehi said he enjoyed it as Manchester City found a late winner.
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![Aston Villa Brighton reaction: McGinn apologises after collapse]()
Aston Villa Brighton reaction: McGinn apologises after collapse
John McGinn apologised after Aston Villa's 4-0 loss at Brighton, while Unai Emery refused to explain Ollie Watkins' absence and pointed to wider squad
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![Tottenham goalkeeper debate grows after Brentford defeat]()
Tottenham goalkeeper debate grows after Brentford defeat
Tony Cascarino says Tottenham should move for Emiliano Martinez after Brentford exposed Antonín Kinský, while Hugo Lloris has also praised the Aston Villa
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![Liverpool vs Newcastle: Isak returns to St. James' Park]()
Liverpool vs Newcastle: Isak returns to St. James' Park
Alexander Isak returns to Newcastle for Liverpool vs Newcastle, with Liverpool’s British-record signing in the opener and Federico Chiesa omitted from the
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![Aston Villa's nightmare start: own goal, red card, 4-0 down by half-time]()
Aston Villa's nightmare start: own goal, red card, 4-0 down by half-time
Aston Villa fell 4-0 down with 10 men at half-time against Brighton after an own goal, red card on debut, and defensive chaos in their opening match.
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![Sarr's training boycott deepens Palace's transfer stalemate]()
Sarr's training boycott deepens Palace's transfer stalemate
Sarr refuses to train over Galatasaray move. Palace hold firm at €60 million, justified by Conference League brilliance. One week until transfer deadline.
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![Haaland cuts hair after World Cup dominance]()
Haaland cuts hair after World Cup dominance
Haaland cuts his hair after World Cup success, defying Zlatan's superstition and signaling a psychological reset ahead of Manchester City's new season.
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![Rooney dissects Shaw's 'schoolboy' defending in Manchester United's Hull loss]()
Rooney dissects Shaw's 'schoolboy' defending in Manchester United's Hull loss
Wayne Rooney dissects Luke Shaw's crucial positioning error as Manchester United lose 2-0 to Hull City on opening day, raising questions about tactical
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![Italian debuts: two flying starts and a €115m stumble]()
Italian debuts: two flying starts and a €115m stumble
Riccardo Calafiori and Michael Kayode impressed in their Premier League debuts, but €115m signing Sandro Tonali endured a 4/10 nightmare for Tottenham.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold on Liverpool's hurt and his enduring loyalty]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold on Liverpool's hurt and his enduring loyalty
Trent breaks silence on Liverpool abuse and vandalism after leaving for Real Madrid, but maintains he still loves the club.
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![Manchester City's £75m Savinho sale reveals CFG's true playbook]()
Manchester City's £75m Savinho sale reveals CFG's true playbook
Savinho's £75m sale to Tottenham nets Manchester City £45m, illustrating the CFG model: develop players globally, sell at peak value.

















