53 m. ago Buildup to Premier League, EFL, La Liga action and more – matchday live

Latest news before weekend action begins Get in touch! Share your thoughts with BarryMeanwhile in the EFL: Hillsborough stages its first match of the season when Sheffield Wednesday welcome Stoke City this afternoon and more fan protests are expected from the locals as they implore their owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell his beleaguered club for a reasonable asking price before it goes out of business.Ipswich Town will host Southampton at Portman Road, with Kieran McKenna’s side hoping to get their first win of the season on the board after securing an extremely fortuitous draw agasinst Birmingham City on the opening day of the season, before losing to lowly Bromley on penalties in the League Cup. Southampton, by contrast, are looking for their third consecutive win under Will Still, having already beaten Wrexham in the Championship and seeing off Northampton in the League Cup.Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12.30pm BST)Brighton v Fulham (3pm)Sunderland v West Ham (3pm)Tottenham Hotspu...

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54 m. ago Schoolgirl found dead as teen boy arrested on suspicion of rape and murder

The 13-year-old, named locally as Casey, was rushed to hospital on Monday.

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55 m. ago Manchester United fans split on ownership ahead of 2025/2026 season

Man Utd plans were planning to protest before facing Arsenal on Sunday, but the demonstration has been postponed.

Sport

62 m. ago We simulated Man City vs Wolves to get a Premier League score prediction

Manchester City take on Wolves at the Etihad Stadium in Pep Guardiola's first game of the new Premier League season.

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69 m. ago Netflix adds 'outstanding' crime series with 96% Rotten Tomatoes score as fans beg for fourth season

Netflix has recently added a new three-season long crime drama which is so good it has viewers skipping sleep to "binge it all night".

Sport

70 m. ago Chilling true crime documentary about 'Scotland's most controversial murder' leaves viewers baffled

The Amazon Prime Video documentary delves into the brutal 1994 murder of Shamsuddin Mahmood on a small Scottish island that was a cold case for years before an arrest was finally made.

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72 m. ago Are any couples from Netflix's Perfect Match season 3 still together?

Netflix's Perfect Match season 3 has been a huge hit with fans, with several couples forming in the house but viewers are eager to know who is still together.

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92 m. ago Man United squad's Rasmus Hojlund concern, not passing to him, Ruben Amorim admission

Manchester United and Ruben Amorim have all but signalled the end of £72million signing Rasmus Hojlund's time at the club after a pre-season snub and a brutally honest interview

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93 m. ago 'She was so f***ed up': Carolyn Bessette's friends tell MAUREEN CALLAHAN of her secret Daddy issue, JFK Jr's murder brag that drove her mad... and why everything we know about her is a lie

Carolyn Bessette's marriage to JFK Jr is depicted as a fairy tale. In truth, it was more of a horror movie. Don't be fooled.

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98 m. ago EastEnders confirm Sharon Watts' return in rare teaser and it's not what fans expected

The BBC has released a rare EastEnders trailer which has confirmed the return of two legendary characters - and fans are over the moon

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1 hour ago Moncrieff Island: Body pulled from River Tay after huge search operation for missing man, 27

Emergency services in Perth were first alerted on Thursday evening.

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1 hour ago Today's rugby news as clubs circle around Wales star and Louis Rees

The latest rugby headlines from Wales and around the world

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2 h. ago Chelsea now believe in their process but need to stay humble for title tilt

Board are not demanding a Premier League win but silencing talk will be impossible if Club World Cup winners make fast startOff we go again. Just over a month has passed since Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final, Cole Palmer leading the destruction of the European champions. But there is no chance of life at Stamford Bridge slowing down. It has been another breathless summer and, while the vibe is as positive as it has ever been under the ownership of Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly, there is also the unavoidable question of whether a relentless schedule is going to catch up with the new world champions further down the line.A compressed pre-season, limited to friendlies against Bayer Leverkusen and Milan last weekend, may pose complications for Enzo Maresca in the long run. Chelsea had a lucrative time in the US, earning an estimated £85m in prize money, but the riches on offer from Fifa’s expanded tournament come with potential costs. The unknown is h...

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2 h. ago ‘New Zidane’ to Amorim outcast: Kobbie Mainoo at career crossroads

Fall of midfielder who seemed to have solved England’s problem position is emblematic of Manchester United’s confused transfer policiesRemember Kobbie Mainoo? The lad from Stockport heralded as Manchester United’s new midfield general? A player likened at 19 to Zinedine Zidane by Paul Scholes and whose 2024 FA Cup final winner toppled the noisy neighbours from across town when he ghosted into Manchester City’s area before a silky smooth touch and finish past Ederson?Now, at a club of serial false dawns and zero title challenges since Sir Alex Ferguson retired 12 years ago, Mainoo is at a career crossroads. As Ruben Amorim becomes the latest manager to try to build United a shiny new world, Mainoo is a mere substitute. The Portuguese has no place for him in his 3-4-3 formation after a damning assessment that Mainoo lacks legs for the engine room or the pace to operate as one of the two 10s. Continue reading...

Transport

2 h. ago Fulham playing risky game as quiet summer leaves Marco Silva frustrated

After a club-record Premier League points tally last season, a lack of transfer activity has resulted in concern on two fronts

Events

2 h. ago Thursday Murder Club's Daniel Mays shares 'uncomfortable' behind the scenes secret

Daniel Mays plays DCI Chris Hudson in The Thursday Murder Club film.

Society

2 h. ago Gary Lineker's thoughts clear on new MOTD hosts and admits he probably won't watch on Saturdays

Gary Lineker stepped down from his role as Match of the Day presenter after over 25 years in the hotseat, with three presenters stepping in to take over his role this season

Politics

2 h. ago West Ham: Niclas Fullkrug fitness key as Graham Potter bids to build solid foundations

Whether Fullkrug and Callum Wilson can stay injury-free is likely to be crucial as Hammers gear up for tough-looking start to new season

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2 h. ago Zander Fagerson successor, judicious jackler, booming kicker

It’s a big season for Scotland’s key youngsters to come of age

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2 h. ago Girl, 13, from Greater Manchester dies as boy arrested for murder and rape

Casey was found unresponsive in a flat in Huddersfield on Monday evening and was pronounced dead in hospital

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