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Let’s be honest, away to Arsenal on the opening day was never going to define Coventry City’s season.
21.08.26Opinion
Jose Sa and Hugo Bueno back in the side as a hectic week for the head coach leaves plenty of decisions to make at Preston, as Peixoto asks for a marked improvement on the second half display against Blackburn.
21.08.26News
Manchester United have completed their midfield overhaul, striking a deal to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba.
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.
Morrison full of praise for his versatile 20 year-old midfielder who impressed on debut and is in contention to start against Burnley
21.08.26Features
Kane Taylor has arrived on loan from Aston Villa - and he looks to be just what Ian Watson needs
21.08.26Analysis
FEATURE: A breakdown of where George Earthy plays and how Reading can utilise their latest addition. Plus, a look ahead to Wimbledon.
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.
Cherries' Premier League season starts with a trip to the Etihad. Bournemouth have never beaten Manchester City away from home - but two years ago, they had never beaten City at all. Cherries On Top takes a look back at how they managed it in November 2024.
21.08.26History
Ben Smith looks ahead to Chesterfield’s second league game of the new season.
21.08.26Matchday
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.
Coventry City should not expect new signing Dan Bentley to challenge for a first-team place – but they are getting a model professional who should prove a valuable addition to the dressing room.
Welcome to The Hat-Trick, your bite-sized weekend preview as we take a look at three key questions we’re hoping we’ll all get answers to on Matchday 2.
The Villa boss was speaking in Friday's press conference, and was asked for the latest on the club's record Premier League scorer.
They say never fall in love with a player on loan, but Pol lays out why João Cancelo is one of us - a true Culer - and a rarity in giving up a fortune in Saudi Arabia to fulfil his FC Barcelona dream. Available in English, Catalan, and Castellano.
MACHEL HEWITT: Bromley have secured a 20-year-old who can play behind the front man and through the spine of the midfield, with great upside to match his current ability level.
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.
To mark Cherries' first game of the new season, Cherries On Top have put together a quiz to test your knowledge of Bournemouth's opening day record.
SIMON HEAD: Gillingham's late collapse to Walsall wiped out a generally very positive performance, but it's crucial that the failures of past seasons don't lead to instant judgement of Gareth Ainsworth's new side this season.
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
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