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Xabi Alonso during a Chelsea pre-season press conference

Alonso promises tactical flexibility as Chelsea open pre-season against Western Sydney

Jul 27, 2026

Xabi Alonso spoke ahead of Chelsea's pre-season opener against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday, promising tactical flexibility and a gradual build through the summer.

Ryan Gravenberch with Liverpool teammates Dominik Szoboszlai and Conor Bradley

Gravenberch aims to be 'more of a leader' in fourth Liverpool season

Jul 27, 2026

Ryan Gravenberch says his main ambition for his fourth Liverpool season is to take on a leadership role within the squad.

Manchester City players training at the City Football Academy

Manchester City begin second preseason week ahead of Asia tour

Jul 27, 2026

Manchester City trained at the City Football Academy on Monday ahead of a preseason tour to Hong Kong and Seoul featuring friendlies against Inter Milan, a K League All-Stars XI, and Atletico Madrid.

Chelsea goalkeeper in action during a match

Gittens targets full season after hamstring setback cut first Chelsea campaign short

Jul 27, 2026

Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens says he is fully recovered from the hamstring injury that ended his debut season in January and is targeting a breakout 2026/27 campaign under new head coach Xabi Alonso.

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Chelsea prepare for Western Sydney Wanderers opener on Australia tour

Jul 27, 2026

Chelsea trained in Sydney and held pre-match media duties on day three of their pre-season tour, with Xabi Alonso and Levi Colwill speaking ahead of Tuesday's opener against Western Sydney Wanderers.

FPL 2026/27: Key rule changes and popular picks ahead of new season

Jul 27, 2026

Fantasy Premier League has launched for 2026/27 with positional reclassifications, new planning tools, and revised scoring timelines among the key changes ahead of the August 21 season opener.

Chelsea players in new Nike home kit at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea to debut new 2026/27 home kit against Western Sydney Wanderers

Jul 27, 2026

Chelsea will unveil their new 2026/27 Nike home kit for the first time in Tuesday's pre-season fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers in the Sydney Super Cup.

Romeo Lavia in Chelsea kit during pre-season tour in Sydney

Lavia reflects on Chelsea's pre-season tour in Sydney ahead of Tottenham clash

Jul 27, 2026

Romeo Lavia praised Chelsea's Sydney reception and new manager Xabi Alonso ahead of pre-season fixtures against Western Sydney Wanderers and Tottenham.

Arsenal Women's Stadium at Emirates Stadium in Islington

Arsenal announce nine academy scholars for 2026/27

Jul 27, 2026

Arsenal have confirmed nine first-year scholarship signings for 2026/27, with the scholars attending a signing event at Emirates Stadium.

Morgan Rogers in England kit during international match

Alonso backs Rogers to make quick impact at Chelsea alongside Palmer

Jul 27, 2026

Xabi Alonso said Morgan Rogers is a 'great signing' and outlined plans to pair the 23-year-old with Cole Palmer at Chelsea after his move from Aston Villa.

Xabi Alonso, Chelsea's new manager, speaking to his squad during pre-season training

Alonso wants Chelsea ready for Premier League demands ahead of pre-season opener

Jul 27, 2026

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has told his squad that hard work and sacrifice are non-negotiable ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Milos Kerkez in Liverpool kit during pre-season match in Nashville

Kerkez embraces mentoring role as Liverpool adapt to Iraola's system

Jul 27, 2026

Milos Kerkez says he will help Liverpool's younger players adapt to Andoni Iraola's system after the squad opened pre-season with a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville.

Roberto De Zerbi speaking to media in Sydney during Tottenham's pre-season tour

De Zerbi: Sydney is amazing, but Tottenham are here to work

Jul 27, 2026

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi spoke to media in Sydney on Monday as the club continues its pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia.

Levi Colwill in Chelsea kit during pre-season training

Colwill ready to push on under Alonso after injury-hit season

Jul 27, 2026

Levi Colwill says he is fit and motivated for Chelsea's pre-season tour after missing most of last season with a knee injury, and described working under new manager Xabi Alonso as an honour.

Ben Davies meets Dan Carter at Eden Park after Tottenham's match in New Zealand

Davies meets rugby idol Carter after Spurs' record-breaking win at Eden Park

Jul 27, 2026

Ben Davies met rugby union great Dan Carter after Tottenham's 2-0 win over Auckland FC at Eden Park, a record-attendance football match in New Zealand.

Chelsea players training at Allianz Stadium in Sydney during pre-season tour

Chelsea train in Sydney in front of 4,500 fans on opening tour day

Jul 26, 2026

Chelsea trained in front of more than 4,500 supporters at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on the opening day of their pre-season tour, with manager Xabi Alonso leading his first on-grass session of the trip.

Arsenal Women players celebrate a goal at Emirates Stadium

Arsenal squad flies to Girona for pre-season training camp

Jul 26, 2026

Arsenal flew to Girona for a warm-weather training camp, with World Cup returnees Viktor Gyökeres, Kai Havertz and Piero Hincapié joining the squad.

Kostas Tsimikas wearing Liverpool captain's armband during pre-season match

Tsimikas captained Liverpool for first time in pre-season win over Sunderland

Jul 26, 2026

Kostas Tsimikas captained Liverpool for the first time during a pre-season win over Sunderland in Nashville after Joe Gomez went off injured.

Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai and Conor Bradley during Liverpool training

Morrison scores first senior Liverpool goal in pre-season win over Sunderland

Jul 26, 2026

Kieran Morrison scored his first senior goal for Liverpool in a 4-2 pre-season friendly win over Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday.

Roberto De Zerbi during Tottenham's pre-season match against Auckland FC

De Zerbi praises young players after Spurs beat Auckland FC 2-0

Jul 26, 2026

Roberto De Zerbi praised Tottenham's young players after a 2-0 pre-season win over Auckland FC at Eden Park, while indicating the club's transfer window is not yet finished.