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- Chelsea are on the rise, but Arsenal remain kings of Premier Leagueby Mark Ogden and James Olley on September 7, 2026 at 2:56 am
Arsenal continue to overcome every obstacle they face in the Premier League — including London rivals and title aspirants Chelsea.
- Another game, more dropped points: Are Man United still a work in progress?by Beth Lindop on September 7, 2026 at 2:56 am
Manchester United are just three games into the new season, but they’ve already dropped points twice.
- Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on season-long dealby Hannah Ryan on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Former Leicester forward Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley for the remainder of the season, the club have announced.
- Carrick: Utd draw to Everton ‘feels like defeat’by Beth Lindop on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Michael Carrick has said that Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Everton “feels like a defeat” after his team conceded a 96th-minute equaliser at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
- Italy stuns U.S. women in U20 World Cup openerby Jeff Kassouf on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
The United States lost its opening match at the U20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday in Lódź, Poland, falling 2-1 to Italy, a result that leaves the Americans in an early hole in a difficult group.
- Alonso: Chelsea must ‘address’ defensive frailtiesby Mark Ogden on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Xabi Alonso said Chelsea must resolve their defensive frailties after a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal took their goals conceded tally to seven in just three games this season.
- Reyna scores first goal since move to Strasbourgby ESPN News Services on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Giovanni Reyna scored his first goal since signing for Strasbourg as his new club trounced Troyes 6-2 on Sunday in Ligue 1.
- Valencia fans slam ‘mercenaries’ after Barça routby ESPN News Services on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Valencia fans protested Sunday against club officials and players after a demoralizing 5-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga.
- He’s a keeper! Koeman Jr. scores twice from spotby ESPN on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr, was on the scoresheet not once, but twice for Telstar in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday.
- ⚽ Chelsea stumble in WSL revenge campaignby Emily Keogh on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Chelsea enter this season looking to bounce back from a rare trophyless campaign. In a 1-1 opening-day draw to Aston Villa, they didn’t get off to a fast start.
- Arsenal edge past Chelsea in vintage derby winby ESPN on September 7, 2026 at 2:01 am
Arsenal came from behind to record a statement 2-1 win in a vintage London derby against Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.
- Premier League VAR review: Should Forest’s goal have stood vs. Spurs?by Andy Davies on September 6, 2026 at 6:49 pm
VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.
- Yamal already has 50 goals for Barcelona! When did Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappé, Haaland reach half-centuries?by Lluís Bou on September 6, 2026 at 2:44 pm
Yamal scored his 50th club goal this week at 19 years and 49 days old. How does that compare to other prodigies who became greats of the modern game?
- Alternative transfer awards: Best bargain, top data pick, moreby Sam Tighe on September 6, 2026 at 12:59 pm
Welcome to our transfer alternative awards, where we hand out eight off-beat trophies to those who didn’t quite make the spotlight.
- Transfer rumors, news Liverpool eye Sarr move in Januaryby ESPN on September 6, 2026 at 12:59 pm
The transfer window may be over, but that hasn’t stopped clubs from doing business. Transfer Talk has the latest.