Football News Archive

UEFA has confirmed the 2026/27 Champions League league-phase fixtures, with several major European clashes scheduled from the opening week.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa on a three-year contract.

Tottenham’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Roberto De Zerbi’s rebuild, new attacking options, midfield quality, and key weaknesses.

Sunderland’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including defensive strength, midfield options, attacking cover, and the demands of Europa League football.

Nottingham Forest’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Oliver Glasner’s defensive rebuild, attacking options, and key weaknesses.

Newcastle United’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including their rebuilt midfield, attacking options, injuries, and key weaknesses.

Manchester United’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Michael Carrick’s midfield rebuild, attacking options, and key vulnerabilities.

Manchester City’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Enzo Maresca’s midfield rebuild, attacking options, and key vulnerabilities.

Chelsea host in-form Brighton at Stamford Bridge. See the recent H2H record, current form, injuries, team news, and tactical factors ahead of the match.

Aston Villa host defending champions Arsenal at Villa Park. See the H2H record, recent form, injuries, team news, and tactical outlook.

Real Madrid host newly promoted Málaga at the Bernabéu. See the H2H record, last 10 meetings, current form, injuries and tactical outlook.

Liverpool’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Andoni Iraola’s options, summer changes, injury concerns, and key weaknesses.

Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with PSG for Bradley Barcola, but the French winger's move to Anfield is not yet complete.

Coventry City host Hull City at the Coventry Building Society Arena on Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Read our full head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

AFC Bournemouth host Everton at the Vitality Stadium on Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Read our complete head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

Sevilla host Atlético Madrid at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán on Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 La Liga season. Read our full head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

Tottenham Hotspur host Newcastle United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Read our full head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

Liverpool host Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Read our complete head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

Tottenham have signed Omar Marmoush from Manchester City on a season-long loan that includes an obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez from Manchester City as they continue rebuilding their midfield.

Manchester City have completed the signing of highly rated Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille on a five-year contract.

Bayern Munich hosts VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga opener. See the recent H2H record, current form, injuries, team news, and tactical analysis.

Lille host PSG after opening Ligue 1 with a win. See the recent H2H record, current form, injuries, team news, and tactical factors ahead of the match.

Crystal Palace host Manchester City at Selhurst Park. See the recent H2H record, current form, team news, injuries, and tactical factors ahead of the match.

Barcelona hosts Athletic Club at Camp Nou after contrasting La Liga starts. See the H2H record, recent form, injuries, and tactical analysis.

Chelsea host Luton Town in the Carabao Cup second round. See the recent H2H record, current form, team news, and tactical factors ahead of the tie.

Leeds United’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including summer additions, defensive strength, attacking options, and key vulnerabilities.

Ipswich Town’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including new signings, Premier League experience, rotation quality, and key weaknesses.

Hull City’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including new signings, injury cover, strongest areas and their readiness for Premier League survival.

Arsenal remain interested in Julián Álvarez as Barcelona’s chances of signing the Atlético Madrid forward continue to fade ahead of the transfer deadline.

Real Madrid host Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabéu in a rearranged Matchweek 1 fixture of the 2026/27 La Liga season. Read our full head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

Olympique Lyonnais host Fenerbahçe SK at Groupama Stadium in the decisive second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Read our full head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

Al Ettifaq host early league leaders Al Nassr at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on Matchweek 3 of the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League season. Read our full head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to €100m for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as Enzo Maresca rebuilds his midfield.

Ollie Watkins' Aston Villa future remains uncertain after the striker missed the Premier League opener against Brighton amid ongoing interest from Al Hilal.

Fulham’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Álvaro Arbeloa’s new signings, strongest areas, weaknesses, and rotation options.

Coventry City’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including summer signings, Premier League readiness, injury cover, and key strengths and weaknesses.

Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on Leon Goretzka, with the former Bayern Munich midfielder said to have verbally agreed to join the Premier League club.

Everton’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including David Moyes’ strongest options, midfield competition, attacking cover, and key weaknesses.

Crystal Palace’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Pierre Sage’s rotation options, key strengths, weaknesses, and European workload.

Tottenham have appointed Micky van de Ven as their new captain, with Roberto De Zerbi introducing a five-player leadership group for the 2026/27 season.

Napoli has completed the signing of Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile on a season-long loan, with the Serie A club holding an option to make the move permanent.

Chelsea have secured Joao Pedro’s long-term future after the Brazilian forward signed a new contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034.

Julian Alvarez will return to Atletico Madrid’s squad against Villarreal as the club maintains its firm stance over his Barcelona-linked future.

Bologna host Lazio at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on Matchweek 1 of the 2026/27 Serie A season. Read our full head-to-head analysis, team news, and tactical preview.

CA Osasuna host Levante UD at El Sadar on Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 La Liga season. Read our full match preview, team news, and tactical head-to-head analysis.

AS Roma host Fiorentina at the Stadio Olimpico on Matchweek 1 of the 2026/27 Serie A season. Read our full match preview, team news, and tactical head-to-head analysis

West London rivals Fulham and Chelsea kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign at Craven Cottage under new managers Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa. Here is our complete match preview.

Brentford host London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Matchday 1 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Read our complete match preview, head-to-head records, and team news.

Everton host a new-look Crystal Palace at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in their 2026/27 Premier League opener. Discover historical records, team news, tactical insights, and match analysis.

Rennes face PSG at Roazhon Park in their Ligue 1 opener. See the H2H record, last 10 meetings, current form, team news, and tactical analysis.

Premier League football returns to the MKM Stadium after a nine-year absence as newly-promoted Hull City face off against Michael Carrick's Manchester United in the 2026/27 season opener.

Elche host Barcelona at the Martínez Valero in La Liga. See the H2H record, last 10 meetings, current form, injuries, and tactical analysis.

Atlético Madrid hosts Villarreal in La Liga after contrasting opening results. See their H2H record, recent form, injuries, and tactical outlook.

Newcastle host Liverpool in their Premier League opener at St James’ Park. See the H2H record, recent form, injuries, team news, and tactical outlook.

Manchester City host Bournemouth in their Premier League opener. See the H2H record, last 10 meetings, current form, injuries, and tactical analysis.

Brighton host Aston Villa in their 2026/27 Premier League opener. See the H2H record, last 10 meetings, recent form, injuries, and tactical analysis.

Borussia Dortmund face Bayern Munich in the 2026 Franz Beckenbauer Supercup. See the H2H record, recent form, team news, and tactical outlook.

Espanyol host Real Madrid in La Liga after an impressive opening win. See the H2H record, last 10 meetings, current form, team news, and match analysis.

Chelsea’s 2026/27 squad depth assessed by position, including Xabi Alonso’s strongest options, rotation quality, key weaknesses, and season outlook.