Lavia plays full 90 as Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 in JakartaAug 9, 2026Romeo Lavia played the full 90 minutes as Chelsea beat AC Milan 3-0 in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro and Moisés Caicedo also on the scoresheet during pre-season tour.
Maresca: Every Man City player starts fresh under meAug 8, 2026Enzo Maresca says every Manchester City player gets a fresh start under him, with pre-season set to influence the club's transfer window activity.
Why Guimaraes wears 39: his father's taxi numberAug 8, 2026Arsenal's new signing Bruno Guimaraes explains why he wears number 39 — the plate number of his father's taxi in Brazil for over 20 years.
Alonso: Chelsea must be unpredictable to turn picture into movieAug 8, 2026Xabi Alonso outlined Chelsea's flexible tactical philosophy after a 3-0 win over AC Milan in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Caicedo adding a volley.
Robertson: Getafe draw a good pre-season test for SpursAug 8, 2026Andy Robertson said Tottenham's 1-1 pre-season draw with Getafe at Hotspur Way on Saturday will 'stand us in good stead' despite a physically and mentally demanding week.
Everton beaten 3-1 by Stuttgart in pre-season friendlyAug 8, 2026Everton fell 3-1 to Stuttgart at MHP Arena in pre-season, with Thierno Barry scoring a penalty but the Blues unable to find an equaliser.
Alonso praises Palestra after Chelsea's 3-0 win over MilanAug 8, 2026Xabi Alonso praised Marco Palestra after Chelsea beat Milan 3-0 in Jakarta, with the 21-year-old Serie A Defender of the Year impressing on both flanks.
Bompastor: Lauren James fine, just being managedAug 8, 2026Sonia Bompastor confirmed Lauren James is fit after missing Chelsea's 7-0 win over Auckland FC, with the Women's Champions League qualifiers starting 27 August.
Chelsea thrash Auckland 7-0 with Beever-Jones hat-trickAug 8, 2026Aggie Beever-Jones scored a hat-trick and Giulia Dragoni marked her debut with a goal as Chelsea beat Auckland FC 7-0 at Eden Park in pre-season.
Arsenal's Wembley Tournament dominance: 1988–1994Aug 7, 2026Arsenal dominated the Wembley International Tournament across three editions from 1988 to 1994, beating European clubs including Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid.
FPL Gooners' champion Ivan Peula reveals his tipsAug 7, 2026Ivan Peula won the Arsenal FPL fans' league in 2025/26 with 2,536 points and finished third in the worldwide overall rankings, 44 points behind world champion Erik Ibsen.
Chelsea arrive in Jakarta for AC Milan pre-season clashAug 7, 2026Chelsea arrived in Jakarta on Friday for the third leg of their summer tour, training at the GBK Stadium ahead of a pre-season game against AC Milan on Saturday.
Palestra on Chelsea move: 'I want to give my all'Aug 7, 2026Marco Palestra explained his Chelsea move and backed Xabi Alonso's ideas at a Jakarta press conference, having played every Serie A game for Cagliari last season.
Gibson: Getafe a miracle club defying La Liga oddsAug 7, 2026Terry Gibson previews Tottenham's pre-season friendly against Getafe CF, calling the La Liga side a miracle club under Jose Bordalas despite chronic squad losses every summer.
Arsenal girls perform at Almeida in Lots to Explore showAug 7, 2026Nine Year 10 girls from Lotte Wubben-Moy's Lots to Explore programme performed at the Almeida Theatre in July as part of an 80-strong community production.
Palestra settles at Chelsea under Xabi AlonsoAug 7, 2026New Chelsea signing Marco Palestra says he has settled in quickly under Xabi Alonso, citing team culture and coaching freedom during the club's pre-season tour.
Chelsea Women face Auckland at historic Eden ParkAug 7, 2026Chelsea Women face Auckland at Eden Park on Saturday, a venue that has hosted the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup final and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup opener.
Ait-Nouri scores first City goal in Seoul winAug 7, 2026Rayan Ait-Nouri scored his first Manchester City goal in the 3-1 pre-season win over K-League All Stars in Seoul and vowed to add more goals to his game.
Van Hecke assigned squad number at TottenhamAug 6, 2026Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the squad number Jan Paul van Hecke will wear at the club for the 2026/27 season.
Melia joins Lincoln City on loan for 2026/27 seasonAug 6, 2026Mason Melia, 18, has joined Championship newcomers Lincoln City on loan from Tottenham for 2026/27 after earning his first two senior Ireland caps this summer.
