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Marcus Rashford’s Manchester United future hangs in the balance. With Barcelona still circling, Michael Carrick faces a difficult decision over how to use a player entering a defining stage of his Old Trafford career. WAYNE BARTON examines what comes next.
28.08.26Features
Arbeloa's new signings light up Carabao Cup victory - with welcome goals from Smith Rowe and Muniz on a night of positives.
28.08.26Analysis
Brighton booked their spot in the Conference League league phase with a 4-0 win over Tromsø.
27.08.26Matchday
Sunderland have announced that Wilson Isidor has signed a new contract until 2030.
27.08.26News
AFC Bournemouth have signed a new goalkeeper every season for the past six years. Cherries On Top analyses why - and the thinking behind it.
27.08.26Analysis
Michael Carrick has called for more from Manchester United, but WAYNE BARTON explains why expecting the manager to lead supporter unrest against the board is unrealistic as he settles into his new permanent role.
Liverpool made their move for Yankuba Minteh expecting there to be room for negotiation. What followed was a week of talks, a stubborn Brighton stance and a deal that ultimately fell apart.
26.08.26Features
Fulham boss in bullish mood as he challenges two out-of-favour big-money signings to prove their worth against AFC Wimbledon
26.08.26News
Brighton are set to add another highly-rated prospect to their ranks, with the Seagulls once again turning to the tried and tested South American market.
Among the 1,388 in attendance to see Cherries start life in Premier League 2 with a victory over Chelsea at Wimborne Town were a host of the club's former players and managers, as well as current first-team head coach Marco Rose. Development squad boss Alan Connell reflects on a special night for the club's academy.
25.08.26Features
Romaine Mundle, who joined Sunderland from Standard Liege two years ago, agreed to fresh terms earlier today to extend his stay at the Stadium of Light.
25.08.26News
Carlos Baleba’s move to Manchester United has now been confirmed, with the 22-year-old leaving Brighton after three years at the Amex Stadium.
Tom explains why in his opinion, Alejandro Balde should be loaned out if he can't stay at FC Barcelona
25.08.26Opinion
Glorious failure in the SW6 derby suggests many Fulham players will not fit in under the Spaniard - and there's only a week until the window shuts. Saturday White Fever has all the talking points from a bittersweet night.
25.08.26Analysis
The Brighton Base takes a closer look at Facundo Buonanotte’s debut against Barcelona, Brajan Gruda's goal in the DFB-Pokal and how the rest of the Albion loan army got on this week.
Alan Shearer was on the verge of becoming a Manchester United player in 1996. WAYNE BARTON explores Martin Edwards' revelatory account of how contract terms were agreed, until Blackburn chairman Jack Walker stepped in to redirect England's star striker to Newcastle United instead.
25.08.26History
The 4-0 at Brighton stung. But after letting key players go, this is a genuine rebuild and one bad opener needn't define Villa's season.
The Black Cats have announced their third summer signing – midfielder Jules Ahoka - on a long-term contract.
24.08.26News
AFC Bournemouth were six minutes away from a famous win away at Manchester City to start the season. However, Cherries fell to a late defeat instead. Where did it go wrong in Marco Rose's debut as Cherries boss?
24.08.26Analysis
Brighton are negotiating a deal to sign Young Boys star Jaouen Hadjam.
Despite Sunday's humiliation on the south coast, history suggests Unai Emery's side will bounce back.
24.08.26Matchday
All you need to know ahead of the SW6 derby as the great Arbeloa experiment kicks off and our new centre-forward scents blue blood.
All four goals inside 31 minutes, a debut red card and zero shots on target: the data behind Villa's 4-0 collapse at Brighton.
The summer signing endured a nightmare Premier League debut for Villa in Sunday's 4-0 demolition at Brighton.
