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Soham Mukherjee

Soham Mukherjee

Eddie Howe admits Alexander Isak unlikely to feature in Premier League opener against Aston Villa with Newcastle star continuing to push for Liverpool move

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reaffirmed that Alexander Isak remains part of the club’s long-term plans, but admitted the Sweden international cannot currently train with the squad or feature in their Premier League curtain-raiser against Aston Villa. The decision comes amid mounting transfer speculation linking the forward with a transfer to the reigning English champions Liverpool.

'Appreciate what we've done' – Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson ready for Championship return and backs Red Dragons to compete after three consecutive promotions

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson is bracing his side for the intensity and demands of Championship football as the club prepares for its first second-tier campaign in more than four decades. Their remarkable journey from the National League to the Championship has captivated fans, but Parkinson is under no illusions about the scale of the task ahead.

VIDEO: Birmingham fan jumps barrier in effort to fight Ipswich players as Tom Brady's Blues kick off Championship return with feisty draw

The 2024/25 Championship season began with more drama off the ball than on it, as Birmingham City’s opening clash with Ipswich Town at St Andrew’s on Friday night descended into chaos during stoppage time. A tense contest, decided by a stoppage-time penalty, was overshadowed by a heated player confrontation and an alarming pitch invasion.

'Anything can happen' – Enzo Maresca admits Nicolas Jackson could leave Chelsea this summer as Newcastle ponder move for potential Alexander Isak replacement

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has chosen to remain non-committal regarding Nicolas Jackson's long-term role at the club as speculation mounts about a potential transfer for the striker. Despite the Senegalese forward’s intention to remain and compete for his place, the club appears open to offers, with Newcastle United monitoring the situation closely.

Estevao names Premier League icon as his favourite ever Chelsea player and reveals why he decided to move to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea’s newest Brazilian starlet, Willian Estevao, has opened up about the footballing heroes who inspired his move to Stamford Bridge and shared his ambitious goals following his official introduction to Blues supporters this week. The Blues struck a deal for the forward in June 2024 while he was still 17. However, FIFA regulations meant he couldn’t complete his move to England until he turned 18, a milestone he reached in April 2025.

Johan Cruyff Trophy 2025: Luis Enrique, Enzo Maresca and Sarina Wiegman lead nominees for Ballon d’Or’s best coach awards in men & women’s game

Liverpool boss Arne Slot, Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman and Paris Saint-Germain's Luis Enrique are among the prominent nominees for the Johan Cruyff awards that will be given away at the 2025 Ballon d'Or. Both Chelsea coaches, Enzo Maresca and Sonia Bompastor, have been nominated as well, along with Barcelona's Hansi Flick, who inspired the Blaugranas to a domestic treble.

James Maddison set to miss majority of 2025-26 season after Tottenham star suffers devastating ACL injury in pre-season

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a significant blow ahead of the new season, with midfielder James Maddison confirmed to have sustained a serious anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. The England international is expected to be sidelined for the bulk of the upcoming campaign, leaving Spurs manager Thomas Frank facing an urgent challenge to fill the creative void left behind.

'We didn't execute well enough' – Christian Norgaard reacts after scoring his first Arsenal goal but claims Gunners must improve after friendly defeat to Villarreal

Christian Norgaard marked a personal milestone by scoring his first goal for Arsenal, yet the Danish midfielder offered a sobering reflection on his side’s performance following a 3-2 defeat to Villarreal in a pre-season friendly. The Dane found the net just after the half-hour mark but former Tottenham star Arnaut Danjuma further increased the lead to inspire his side to a narrow win.

'That's what we will fight for' – Cody Gakpo sets Champions League target as Liverpool aim to follow up Premier League title with more silverware

Cody Gakpo has set his sights on European silverware as Liverpool gear up for the 2025–26 season, aiming to follow up their Premier League triumph with Champions League success. The Dutch forward, who played a crucial role in the Reds’ resurgence under new manager Arne Slot, is eager to build on last season’s achievements and go even further on the continental stage.