The Premier League is the top tier of professional football in England, featuring 20 clubs competing annually from August to May. Established in 1992, it is renowned for its high-quality matches, global fanbase, and competitive intensity. Each team plays 38 matches, with the champion determined by points earned. The league also determines qualification for European competitions and relegation to the EFL Championship. Known for its unpredictability and star players, it’s one of the most-watched sports leagues worldwide.
Manchester United’s academy has seen its fair share of special talents, but even by their lofty standards, Joseph Junior “JJ” Gabriel is breaking the mould as Ruben Amorim called the 14-year-old "Kid Messi" into first-team training at Carrington. The London-born forward earned the nickname since he first lit up YouTube clips five years ago, dazzling with mazy dribbles and outrageous goals.
Marc Guehi did little to calm transfer links to Liverpool after Crystal Palace's 1-0 victory over Fredrikstad on Thursday night. The 25-year-old England defender, who has just under a year left on his current deal, is valued at around £45 million by the south London club. But with Guehi potentially walking away for nothing next summer, the Premier League champions are determined not to overpay.
Alexander Isak has been spotted training on his own at Newcastle United's training ground amid his efforts to join Liverpool.
Crystal Palace talisman Eberechi Eze is heading to Arsenal in a blockbuster £67.5 million deal, and manager Oliver Glasner has made no attempt to hide his fury at how the saga has unfolded, leaving them with little time to find a replacement. The England international pulled out of Thursday night’s historic 1-0 Conference League play-off victory over Fredrikstad just hours before kick-off, with Glasner admitting he was blindsided by the timing.
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the loan signing of Douglas Luiz following a nightmare spell at Juventus.
Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers has played down talk of an exit this summer despite strong interest from Tottenham and Chelsea. Spurs are eyeing the attacker after losing out on Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. Rogers insists he is happy at Villa and focused only on playing with Unai Emery's side, however, he has kept the potential of a move open amid the speculation.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has called for patience with 15-year-old sensation Max Dowman despite the youngster’s standout pre-season displays. The teenage midfielder, a Hale End graduate, impressed during the pre-season Asia tour, catching the eye against AC Milan and Newcastle United, but Odegaard believes the prodigy must be eased into senior football carefully.
Tottenham have suffered another damaging blow after it was revealed Dejan Kulusevski's knee injury will keep him on the sidelines until next year.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has singled out Martin Zubimendi for praise after the summer signing impressed him in pre-season and showed flashes of quality in his Premier League debut against Manchester United. The Norwegian believes the Spaniard can give the Gunners a 'new dimension' as he settles into English football after his move to the Emirates from Real Sociedad.
