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Chelsea’s 2–1 defeat to Arsenal exposed more than an early-season setback. Xabi Alonso’s decision to leave Estêvão on the bench until the 81st minute raises questions about the Blues’ title credentials.
PSG remain winless in Ligue 1 after a 2–1 home defeat to Monaco. We examine what is going wrong with Luis Enrique’s defending champions.
avid Moyes has raised concerns about Everton’s squad after a frustrating transfer window that included Iliman Ndiaye’s departure and the collapse of a move for Folarin Balogun.
Richard Hughes has stepped down as Liverpool sporting director after two years. We examine what his exit means for the club’s transfer strategy, new signings and Andoni Iraola.
Real Madrid suffered their first La Liga defeat of the season against Real Betis. Here are five warning signs for José Mourinho ahead of the Champions League clash with Inter.
Arsenal host Chelsea in a huge Premier League London derby at the Emirates on Sunday. We preview Arteta vs Xabi Alonso, the key battles and our prediction.
Champions League Matchday 1 delivers blockbuster fixtures including Real Madrid vs Inter, Napoli vs Arsenal, Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid and Porto vs Manchester City. Here are the biggest games to watch.
Carlos Queiroz is back as Ghana manager after guiding the Black Stars through the 2026 World Cup group stage. Can he restore Ghana among Africa’s elite?
Premier League transfer spending reached a record £3.46bn in summer 2026, with Manchester City leading the way after an extraordinary £458m rebuild.
Arsenal strengthened this summer, but the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Ethan Nwaneri have raised serious questions about Mikel Arteta’s attacking depth for the 2026/27 season.