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It was a solid, if unspectacular, return to Villa Park after a summer of change for the Europa League winners - with plenty of takeaways from the loss to the Gunners.
01.09.26Matchday
Beaten 1-0 by Arsenal but much improved, Emery took pride in the performance, praised his debutants, and challenged Tammy Abraham to deliver.
31.08.26Matchday
Bukayo Saka grabbed the only goal of the game as Unai Emery's side began the season with successive defeats.
ANALYSIS: Swindon have not won a competitive game away from home for six months, have had one shot on target in 180 away League Two minutes this term, and are quickly convincing their own supporters that they have no chance across a 46-game term.
Leicester City host Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday evening, with the Foxes still searching for their first league win of the season. Rob Hayes identifies five things to look out for at the King Power.
Honey Hicks takes a look at Tuesday night's visitors to the King Power Stadium, Plymouth Argyle, covering their form, danger men, style of play and any past and present connections with Leicester City.
Plenty to be happy about with the style of play but James Morrison's team given a tough Championship lesson by a Middlesbrough side inspired by former Hawthorns loanee Will Lankshear
After the Brighton debacle, the Villans return to a much-changed Villa Park with a revamped team.
This weekend felt like a turning point for both clubs, as Levante thrashed Real Betis and Valencia were embarrassed by Depor, Los Che's downward spiral comes at a time where their city rivals are thriving.
The Foxes continued their stuttering start to their League One campaign with a 0-0 draw at MK Dons, leaving Russell Martin's side teetering on the edge of the relegation zone in the early few games of the season. An improved performance wasn't enough to fire the Foxes to their first win of the season.
30.08.26Matchday
Chelsea battled to a 4-3 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon.
MACHEL HEWITT: Staying behind to applaud the team was an acknowledgement that it wasn’t Bromley’s day, but that the fans are behind the team come what may.
MATCHDAY 3: Gillingham's 1-1 draw with Northampton Town saw a trio of young stars deliver impressive showings, but the star performer in blue was a seasoned vet who ran the game until his late position change.
The Moonraker runs the rule over the individuals performances of the Swindon Town players during their 3-0 thumping by Oldham Athletic in League Two.
MATCHDAY 3: Gills 365 assesses the performances of Gillingham's players in their 1-1 draw with Northampton Town at Priestfield.
29.08.26Matchday
MATCHDAY 3: Gillingham showed more signs of positivity early on, but struggled to turn possession into points as they had to content themselves with a score draw at a windswept Priestfield.
Albion again impress with their football against big-spending hosts - but two 'offside' goals and Boro's second half power proves the difference
MACHEL HEWITT: As surreal moments go, this may just be the biggest one outside of the trip to Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
For a player of such enviable gifts, it is surprising that the Moroccan playmaker finished on the winning side in only 41 of his 141 appearances for the Hornets
Albion boss praises his backroom coaching staff for their work in helping to create a side with a clear playing identity
"For it to be cruelly taken from us in terms of a positive result in the way it was is just so heartbreaking for the lads, they gave absolutely everything."
28.08.26Matchday
10-man Hartlepool United fell to an agonising late 1-0 defeat at home to Eastleigh following Nelson Khumbeni's 97th minute strike.
Leicester City travel down the M1 this weekend for a Saturday lunchtime kick-off against MK Dons, with both sides winless in the league so far. Rob Hayes identifies five things to look out for at Stadium MK.
Hartlepool United have made three changes for Friday night's visit of Eastleigh, with goalkeeper Max Merrick making a welcome return in-between the sticks.
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