Opinion & analysis
Opinion and deeper analysis.
Friday, 19 June 2026
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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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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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Barcelona escalate Negreira feud with formal complaint against Florentino Perez
Barcelona have formally urged La Liga, the RFEF and the CTA to act against Florentino Perez after his May 12 and 13 remarks.
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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.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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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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Celtic opener Monday night after SPFL fixture row
Celtic's opener against Dundee is on Monday August 3 at 7.30pm after SPFL scheduling pressure from the Commonwealth Games and Police Scotland.
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Rangers fixtures 2026/27: Old Firm date set for September 20
Rangers fixtures 2026/27 include a September 20 Old Firm trip to Celtic Park, while Celtic start on Monday, August 3 at 7:30pm.
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Celtic frustrated as Dundee opener looks set for Monday night slot
Celtic Dundee opener could be pushed to Monday night, with Glasgow event congestion and policing issues shaping the SPFL schedule.
Wednesday, 17 June 2026
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Eric Roy dies: Brest's Champions League pioneer passes at 58
Eric Roy, Stade Brestois manager, dies at 58. The pioneering coach guided Brest to their first-ever Champions League qualification in his first season.
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Ruben Amorim Milan rebuild starts with transfer talk
Ruben Amorim’s Milan rebuild is already taking shape, with an August 15 friendly against Manchester United, links to Ederson and Gonçalo Ramos.
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Hearts vs Sturm Graz in Champions League qualifying
Hearts return to Champions League qualifying after 20 years, with Sturm Graz confirming Liebenau will host the second-round tie despite renovations.
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Roberto Martinez shrugs off Portugal exit talk as World Cup pressure builds
Roberto Martinez brushed off exit talk as Portugal prepared for the World Cup, while FIFA celebrated 1,028,429 fans and crowd concerns lingered.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
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Saturday, 13 June 2026
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Martin O'Neill Celtic return puts the transfer window under pressure
Martin O'Neill's Celtic return comes with a one-year deal and an extension option. The real test is whether the club backs him in the transfer market.
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Newcastle's summer reset: Trafford chase, Pope pressure and Bruno fears
Newcastle's move for James Trafford, priced at £35m-£45m, could push Nick Pope out as Bruno Guimarães worries grow after no Europe.
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Leeds Central Library marks 60 years since England's 1966 World Cup win
Leeds Central Library marks 60 years since England's 1966 World Cup win with a display of Leeds United memorabilia and civic history.
Friday, 12 June 2026
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Elliot Anderson one step deeper into the transfer spotlight after Tuchel's praise
Thomas Tuchel called Elliot Anderson the full package as Manchester City reportedly bid £120 million, with Manchester United also in the race.
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Kenny Jackett dies aged 64 as tributes reflect a four-decade football life
Kenny Jackett has died aged 64 after a four-decade football career spanning Watford, Wales, Swansea, Millwall, Wolves, Portsmouth and Gillingham.
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Coventry City documentary shows why this Premier League return took 25 years
Coventry City documentary Back Where We Belong follows a 25-year route from Villa Park relegation to Premier League promotion in 2026.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Real Madrid in advanced talks for Bernardo Silva after outmaneuvering Barcelona
Real Madrid are in advanced talks to sign Bernardo Silva on a free transfer from Manchester City, outmaneuvering Barcelona with Jose Mourinho's backing.
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Manchester City charges could trigger £100m rival claims
Liverpool could be among the clubs seeking compensation if Manchester City are found guilty of 115 charges, after Burnley’s Everton ruling.
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Politics and visa rows dominate the 2026 World Cup build-up
The 2026 World Cup build-up has been dominated off the pitch: US entry refusals, Infantino's 'chill, relax' and a criminal complaint from Michel Platini.