Chelsea face a tough trip to Bayern Munich whereas Newcastle are set to host Barcelona in the opening week as UEFA announced Champions League fixtures for the 2025-26 campaign. The German giants, led by Harry Kane, will be eager to assert their dominance early, making Chelsea’s task all the more difficult.
Jarrod Bowen named one trophy he would love to win with West Ham as England star ruled out lifting the Premier League. With Graham Potter’s team under intense scrutiny after a humiliating start to the season, Bowen has shared his personal goal for the club this year: winning the FA Cup.
Kobbie Mainoo’s future at Manchester United remains uncertain, with the 20-year-old midfielder determined to secure a loan move away from Old Trafford, despite the club's insistence that he stay and fight for his place. The England youth international has reiterated his desire to leave the club, particularly after his exclusion from the England squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, a decision made by manager Thomas Tuchel due to his lack of playing time.
Manchester United's squad are reportedly growing 'uneasy' about the club's goalkeeping situation amid Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir's struggles.
Thomas Tuchel had a "difficult" phone call with Trent Alexander-Arnold to inform the defender of the England axe with the Three Lions boss keen to make squad "more spicy". The German manager confirmed that the Real Madrid right-back, once considered an automatic pick, was dropped after falling behind Reece James and rising star Tino Livramento in the pecking order.
Roberto Martinez says Diogo Jota's No.21 jersey for Portugal will be inherited by the late forward's close friend and team-mate Ruben Neves.
Former Premier League star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has opened up on his disappointing departure from Liverpool.
Wayne Rooney suspects "something's broken" at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim's post-game statements after the shock defeat to Grimsby Town.
Mikel Arteta has lavished new signing Eberechi Eze with praise ahead of his long-awaited Arsenal debut as the Gunners prepare to take on Liverpool.
