Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature 45 min De Ligt bounces off Gyokeres, who turns back infield from the right but then overhits his pass to Saka. Gyokeres has done well enough with no real service; much of his involvement has been channel runs and physical battles with Matthijs de Ligt. Share …
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Aug 17, 2025, 11:41 AM ET Manchester United take on Arsenal at Old Trafford in the big game of the first Premier League weekend. United finished 15th last season, while Arsenal lost out on the Premier League title to Liverpool, but it’s a new season and anything can happen. The Gunners hand a debut to new striker Viktor Gyökeres, who …
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Hojlund, who joined for £72m two years ago, was United’s main striker last season and scored 10 goals in 52 games. His debut campaign brought 16 goals after his move from Italian side Atalanta. The move to drop Hojlund has been backed by United’s leadership. Amorim has spent £200m on a completely revamped forward line, with Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus …
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Tijjani Reijnders delivered a superb Premier League debut and Oscar Bobb offered a reminder of his great ability as Erling Haaland scored twice to help Manchester City sweep aside Wolverhampton Wanderers in their opening game. Wolves paid tribute to the late Diogo Jota before kick-off with a stand-sized display of him celebrating one of the 44 goals he scored across …
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Manchester has long been labelled as the rainy city. Embracing this legacy, Manchester City have now used the wet weather as inspiration for their new third kit for the 2025-26 season. City’s latest jersey features a raindrop graphic over a grey background, with neon green accents on the neck, shoulders and sides. “This kit is for the City that plays …
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GOAL ranks all 20 teams ahead of the start of the new season, with Mikel Arteta’s men tipped to fall short for the fourth year in a row The wait is almost over! The Premier League returns on Friday at Anfield, where Liverpool will kick-off the defence of their title against Bournemouth. The resurgent Reds swept everyone aside on their …
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Matthew Hobbs, BBC Sport: Jack Grealish’s signature is a real coup for David Moyes, but will the 29-year-old be more effective on the left or in a central role for the Toffees? According to Opta, Moyes commonly employed a 4-2-3-1 formation in the Premier League after returning to Goodison Park last season, doing so 11 times in 19 matches and …
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Tottenham Hotspur have approached Manchester City over an unexpected attempt to sign winger Savinho. Dialogue has taken place between the clubs and a package worth in the region of €50million (£43.3m, $58.2m) was discussed. City say they do not want to sell Savinho, communicated that in response to the enquiry and regard this matter as closed. Their perspective is that …
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Grealish knuckled down after he and team-mate Phil Foden were warned about their conduct by Guardiola having been pictured on a night out in December 2021. He had a hamstring injury in the 2023-24 campaign and made just 10 starts in all, often overlooked for the quicker and more direct Jeremy Doku when he did regain full fitness. He ended …
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As recently as a few weeks ago, some influential figures at Manchester United still felt signing Benjamin Sesko this summer was not especially plausible. RB Leipzig’s asking price was high, potentially too high for a player with a modest scoring record in the Bundesliga. You might say the feeling was mutual. While in talks with Arsenal, some familiar with the …
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