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AFC Bournemouth comfortably defeated Lincoln City last night, with the game highlighting Cherries' tactical approach to games where they are the favourites. But there was also further insight to Marco Rose's general philosophy as Cherries boss.
09.09.26Analysis
Out-of-favour winger could make January exit after poor displays and ill-judged social media post - unless he outlasts the manager
09.09.26News
Brighton won the race to sign Luka Vuskovic earlier this summer, and the defender has hit the ground running at the Amex Stadium.
AFC Bournemouth take on Lincoln City in the Carabao Cup this evening - provoking strong memories of one the club's finest results, a thumping 5-2 win at the Millennium Stadium to secure third tier football.
08.09.26History
Malick Yalcouye has impressed for Brighton so far this season, with the 20-year-old asserting himself as one of the club's most exciting young prospects in recent weeks.
08.09.26Features
After a busy deadline day, Brighton now have 16 players out on loan this season.
Michael Carrick is urging patience after Manchester United’s slow start to the season. But as familiar squad weaknesses resurface, WAYNE BARTON examines whether the club has really moved on from its old habits.
08.09.26Opinion
Sunderland return to cup action on Tuesday evening as they welcome Hull City to the Stadium of Light in the third round of the Carabao Cup (7.45pm). Régis Le Bris’ side drew 1-1 with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, following a 1-0 home victory over Fulham and a narrow opening-day defeat at Ipswich Town.
07.09.26News
Chema Andres has put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Brighton, but what will he add to the Albion ranks?
07.09.26Features
Villa dominated Hull on possession, territory and xG but drew a blank again, managing just one shot on target. A tactical look at a worsening finishing crisis.
Another late collapse, more questions at the back and growing frustration among supporters. As Manchester United’s defensive flaws continue to surface, ALEX CROOK argues the club has repeated the mistakes of the past.
06.09.26Opinion
Defensive shambles, glaring gaps, shocking substitutions, dismal set-pieces and an Iwobi horror show in car-crash Palace defeat - yet Fulham's attacking stats are elite.
06.09.26Analysis
The Villans struggled to fashion chances at the MKM Stadium, continuing an alarming theme from the opening games of the new season.
06.09.26Matchday
Sunderland left west London with a fully-deserved point, and the draw at Brentford felt like another useful marker of how far the Lads come over the past 12 months. Enzo Le Fée’s late penalty cancelled out Vitaly Janelt’s second-half opener, but the scoreline could so easily have been very different.
The Aston Villa manager was not too downbeat despite failing to score for a third successive Premier League match.
05.09.26Matchday
A 0-0 draw at the MKM Stadium was not the response fans had hoped for, and the game underlined a worrying theme for Villa after three Premier League games
Brighton were forced to settle for a point at the Amex Stadium, with several players disappointing while others impressed on a tough afternoon.
AFC Bournemouth dropped points from a winning position for a third time to start the 2026/27 season, drawing 2-2 away at Newcastle United. Cherries On Top highlights tactical points from the draw at St James' Park.
05.09.26Analysis
Sunderland are back in Premier League action on Saturday afternoon as they travel to west London to face Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium (3pm). The Lads will be looking to build on Sunday's win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light, with Wilson Isidor’s second-half strike securing Régis Le Bris’ side their first points of the new season.
04.09.26News
The Aston Villa boss spoke to the media on Friday and insisted he is enthused by the squad he has assembled this summer.
Fulham boss says his inexperienced new boys need time to adapt and his three deadline-day recruits will not face the Eagles
Brighton splashed the cash over the summer to bolster their ranks at both ends of the pitch, but how did the Seagulls navigate the challenges of a busy window?
04.09.26Features
Cottage legend opens up on his extraordinary 11-year stint: from rats in the dressing room to the promised land of Premier League promotion
03.09.26Features
After a head-spinning summer, breaking down this refreshed Villa roster shows how well balanced the squad is.
