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Sunderland kick off their Premier League season on Saturday with a trip to Portman Road to face newly promoted Ipswich Town (3pm). The Lads travel to big-spending Ipswich having enjoyed a strong pre-season, signing off their preparations with victories over Lens and Rennes. Sunderland fans will be hoping that good work continues in Suffolk.
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The experienced defender leaves Villa Park after seven years' service, in which time he developed into an accomplished centre-back.
Sunderland have today confirmed the signing of highly-rated French defender Dayann Methalie.
We preview our first away fixture of the season with a run-down on the opposition both on and off the pitch. Plus a bonus postscript on away game allocations this season.
The Villa boss was speaking in Friday's press conference, and was asked for the latest on the club's record Premier League scorer.
Wolves got their Championship season up and running with a topsy-turvy Molineux draw against Blackburn Rovers but fans will want to see signs of progress against another set of Lancashire opponents.
Brighton have fielded a number of offers for their key players already this summer, with Fabian Hurzeler now addressing the growing uncertainty around Carlos Baleba and Yankuba Minteh.
The new manager asks for time to implement his Cottage revolution in a cautious note before the SW6 derby on Monday night.
Liverpool have seen a £50million bid for Yankuba Minteh rejected by Brighton, but their pursuit of the winger may not be over yet.
Chris Davies is keen that Blues emerge stronger from the summer transfer window
Arsenal will present Coventry City with an almost unique combination of technical quality and set-piece excellence tonight, according to former Sky Blues captain Michael Doyle.
The right-back joins on loan from West Ham
Midfielder Jamie Miley is hoping he can help inspire Hartlepool United to promotion from the National League this season.
"We've been dreaming about this start, and we're hoping we can continue it against Hartlepool on Saturday."
Bolton Wanderers travel to Queens Park Rangers in their first awayday of the Championship season. Here's all you need to know, from head-to-head record, key statistics to who we think will start the game on Saturday afternoon.
The latest news, reports and rumours surrounding Villa in the last 24 hours, with updates on two English defenders, Joao Palhinha's imminent move elsewhere, and interest elsewhere in Nicolas Jackson.
PETER ETHERINGTON: Ashley Charles' absence is a chasm.
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Whether or not the Town boss wants to take a risk on Butterworth after so long out, after he and the club have already invested in a player working his way back from a lengthy injury in the shape of Harry Smith, remains to be seen.
The Moonraker has subsequently confirmed the previous existence of this clause. It is understood that Glatzel was beginning to attract attention from a League One club in the days and weeks prior to his new deal being agreed.
Chris Davies is delighted with new signing Max Bird on and off the field, and the manager talks about the merits of exploring a midfield trio
Fans are ready to flock back to the Crown Oil Arena in impressive numbers
Furious Albion lose their appeal against the charge meaning the Norwegian striker will miss Sunday's home Championship opener against Burnley and the Carabao Cup tie at Newcastle on Wednesday.
"When I came back, I have to be honest, I wasn't really expecting them to applaud me. It meant a lot, it was a special moment for me personally."
That is the message from Chris Davies as Blues prepare for their first St. Andrew's fixture of 2026/27
