Kerkez: Liverpool ready for Newcastle season openerAug 17, 2026Milos Kerkez says Liverpool are ready for their Premier League opener at Newcastle United after a 2-0 pre-season win over Como 1907 at Anfield on Sunday.
Joao Pedro: 20 goals, Player of the Season, and hungrier stillAug 17, 2026Joao Pedro scored 20 goals and won the Player of the Season award in his Chelsea debut season; the 24-year-old says he and the team are targeting more in 2026/27.
Alonso reshaping Chelsea ahead of 2026/27 season openerAug 17, 2026Xabi Alonso is reshaping Chelsea with new signings and an intense pre-season ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League opener against Fulham on August 17.
Iraola: Liverpool beat Como 2-0, Jacquet and Araujo impressAug 16, 2026Liverpool beat Como 1907 2-0 at Anfield in their final pre-season friendly, with Iraola praising debutants Jacquet and Araujo ahead of the Premier League opener.
Alisson eyes Newcastle opener after Liverpool beat Como 2-0Aug 16, 2026Alisson Becker said Liverpool must 'dream big but work hard' after a 2-0 pre-season win over Como 1907 at Anfield, with Newcastle away up next.
Calafiori's 23-second goal fires Arsenal to Community ShieldAug 16, 2026Riccardo Calafiori scored 23 seconds in as Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield, with debutants Tzolis and Guimaraes also impressing.
Dias after 3-0 Shield loss: We're already looking forwardAug 16, 2026Ruben Dias called City's 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal frustrating but said the squad is already focused on Sunday's Premier League opener against Bournemouth.
Maresca: Early goal decided Community Shield lossAug 16, 2026Enzo Maresca said conceding after 30 seconds was a decisive factor as Manchester City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the 2026/27 Community Shield in Cardiff.
Arsenal beat Man City 3-0 in 2026 Community ShieldAug 16, 2026Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the 2026 Community Shield at Cardiff, with goals from Calafiori, Havertz and Odegaard defeating Enzo Maresca's side.
Ben Davies scores as Spurs draw 2-2 with HoffenheimAug 16, 2026Ben Davies scored and James Maddison made his first start in over a year as Tottenham drew 2-2 with Hoffenheim in their final pre-season game at Hotspur Way.
Liverpool held scoreless by Como in pre-season openerAug 16, 2026Liverpool drew 0-0 with Como 1907 in a behind-closed-doors pre-season friendly at the AXA Training Centre, with Mac Allister making his first appearance of pre-season.
Moore scores first professional double in Spurs' 3-0 winAug 16, 2026Mikey Moore, 19, scored his first professional double as Tottenham beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in pre-season, with both goals set up by Mathys Tel on Saturday.
Alonso praises James after Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1Aug 16, 2026Reece James featured for Chelsea for the first time in pre-season as the Blues beat Real Sociedad 3-1, with manager Xabi Alonso praising the captain's quality and leadership.
Maresca: Anderson can play No.6 or No.8 for Man CityAug 16, 2026Enzo Maresca says Elliot Anderson can operate as a No.6 or No.8 at Manchester City, praising the England midfielder's versatility and attitude since joining.
Mac Allister starts Liverpool friendly vs Como at AXA CentreAug 16, 2026Alexis Mac Allister starts Liverpool's friendly against Como 1907 at the AXA Training Centre, with summer signing Victor Munoz also in the opening line-up.
Moore nets brace as Spurs beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in pre-seasonAug 15, 2026Mikey Moore scored twice and Richarlison netted the opener as Tottenham beat Hoffenheim 3-0 in a pre-season friendly before 54,345 fans at their home stadium.
Alonso hails Chelsea's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad in friendlyAug 15, 2026Xabi Alonso praised Chelsea's 3-1 pre-season win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, calling his first home game 'emotional' ahead of the Fulham opener.
Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 in final pre-season friendlyAug 15, 2026Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Morgan Rogers scoring on debut and Joao Pedro netting twice to give Xabi Alonso a winning send-off into the Premier League season.
Djed Spence joins Inter Milan from TottenhamAug 15, 2026Tottenham have agreed to sell Djed Spence to Internazionale. The 26-year-old made 85 appearances for Spurs and won a European trophy in Bilbao in May 2025.
Everton held 1-1 by Lille in final pre-season friendlyAug 15, 2026Everton drew 1-1 with Lille in their final pre-season game as Hakon Haraldsson's stoppage-time volley cancelled out Iliman Ndiaye's first-half penalty.
