Trafford joins Leeds United from Manchester CityAug 6, 2026Goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, has left Manchester City to join Leeds United permanently after winning the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season.
Beever-Jones hails Chelsea's WSL-first NZ tourAug 6, 2026Aggie Beever-Jones praised Chelsea's pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, the first by a WSL club, days after signing a new contract until 2030.
Tosin backs Henderson and Welbeck to lift ChelseaAug 6, 2026Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has backed new signings Welbeck and Henderson to add experience, while praising Mudryk's work rate on his return from a doping ban.
Welbeck starts for Chelsea in Hong Kong defeat to JuventusAug 6, 2026Danny Welbeck started for Chelsea against Juventus at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium on 5 August, with Edon Zhegrova's goal earning Xabi Alonso's side the win.
Lewis-Skelly impressed by Arsenal academy talent in pre-seasonAug 6, 2026Myles Lewis-Skelly praised Arsenal academy players' attitude after pre-season games against Girona and Real Betis; the 19-year-old has now made 75 first-team appearances.
Joao Pedro: Welbeck a key figure in my lifeAug 6, 2026Joao Pedro says Danny Welbeck, 35, was crucial to his adaptation at Watford in 2019/20 and expects the Chelsea new signing to have the same impact on the squad.
Man City face Atletico Madrid in final Asia Tour gameAug 6, 2026Manchester City face Atletico Madrid on Sunday at 12:00 (UK) in their final Asia Tour 2026 preseason fixture under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
Dias: Bernardo Silva was most underrated player I've played withAug 6, 2026Ruben Dias has named Bernardo Silva as the most underrated player he has ever played with, saying his influence on City's success went largely unrecognised.
Leoni: 'I can see the light at the end of the tunnel'Aug 6, 2026Giovanni Leoni says he is nearing a return after nearly a year out with the ACL injury he suffered on his Liverpool debut on September 23, 2025, against Southampton.
Man City host community football festival in Hong KongAug 6, 2026Manchester City hosted 200+ young people, including SEND participants, at a community football festival in Hong Kong during the club's pre-season Asia tour.
Arsenal beat France 2-0 in 1989 Highbury friendlyAug 6, 2026Arsenal beat France 2-0 in a February 1989 Highbury friendly arranged by Michel Platini to prepare his side for a World Cup qualifier against Scotland.
Maresca pleased by City effort in 3-0 Seoul heat winAug 6, 2026Enzo Maresca praised his Manchester City players after a 3-0 win over K-League All Stars in 36°C heat in Seoul, with goals from Ait-Nouri, Reijnders and Mubama.
Six players who played for both City and AtleticoAug 6, 2026Six players have represented both Manchester City and Atletico Madrid ahead of the clubs' pre-season friendly in Seoul on 9 August 2026.
Arsenal and Emirates extend stadium naming partnershipAug 6, 2026Arsenal and Emirates have renewed their long-term partnership, extending the Premier League's longest-running front-of-shirt deal first signed in 2006, days after Arsenal's title win.
World Cup winner Munoz trains with Liverpool for first timeAug 6, 2026Victor Munoz trained with Liverpool for the first time on Wednesday after joining from Osasuna, arriving at Anfield as a World Cup winner with Spain.
Nicoll-Jazuli makes Chelsea debut in Sydney birthplaceAug 6, 2026Chelsea teenager Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli made his first senior appearance in Sydney — the Australian city where he was born — during the club's 2026 pre-season tour.
Arsenal's 1986 Ireland tour: Graham's first look at squadAug 6, 2026Arsenal's 1986 pre-season tour of Ireland gave new manager George Graham his first chance to assess his squad in two friendlies against Shamrock Rovers and Waterford.
Arteta pays tribute to Norgaard after Everton moveAug 6, 2026Mikel Arteta praised Christian Norgaard after the 32-year-old's transfer to Everton was confirmed, calling the Denmark midfielder a player who makes others better.
Mohamed Salah joins Trabzonspor after nine years at LiverpoolAug 6, 2026Mohamed Salah has joined Trabzonspor from Liverpool, departing Anfield as the club's third-highest scorer with 257 goals in 442 appearances.
Boateng: De Zerbi is the best coach in the worldAug 6, 2026Kevin-Prince Boateng called Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi the best coach in the world after meeting him pitch-side following Spurs' 2-1 win over Chelsea in Sydney.
