6 h. ago Manchester City sweep Wolves aside with Haaland double and debut goals

Whether Manchester City restore their powers as the Premier League’s formidable force after a summer of change remains one of the great unknowns but for Pep Guardiola the early evidence in victory at Wolves was supremely encouraging.The substitute Rayan Cherki, a summer signing from Lyon, capped the scoring within eight minutes of entering and Tijjani Reijnders, another one of those pinpointed to drive the close-season makeover, was peerless on his league debut; the Netherlands midfielder was the architect for Erling Haaland’s double, which bookended Reijnders’s first City goal, a feathery first-time finish. “City are back,” crooned the away support and, by the end, it was hard to argue otherwise. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Pep Guardiola cuts emotional figure in beautiful Wolves tributes to Diogo Jota

Wolves paid tribute to former player Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash alongside his brother in July, ahead of their first match of the new Premier League season against Manchester City

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9 h. ago Wolves vs Man City LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Pep Guardiola’s side kick off season with Molineux trip

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9 h. ago Mayenda sparks stunning Sunderland start to increase Potter’s West Ham pain

Advertising hoardings dotted around Sunderland are adorned with inviting images of long, sandy beaches and invite visitors to embark on adventures in “our city by the sea”. It is all part of an £80m project designed to reinvent and regenerate the post-industrial riverside area around the Stadium of Light, but West Ham had evidently not bargained for this rejuvenation to extend to the football team.As the second half unfolded an exhilarating afternoon that exceeded the wildest dreams of even the most optimistic Sunderland fans became not so much so an adventure as an ordeal by the North Sea for West Ham. Right from the start a Sunderland starting XI featuring seven debut-making summer signings and only three survivors of May’s playoff final triumph, looked quick, agile and extremely nimble footed. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Tottenham vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after Spurs cruise in opener

Thomas Frank takes to the home dugout for the first time since moving to north London

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9 h. ago Rodrigo Muniz’s late strike rescues point for Fulham at Brighton

A game with little between the sides, rustiness abounding, looked to have been won by a second-half Matt O’Riley penalty after Sander Berge’s ill-judged challenge. Fulham were made to wait for the 95th minute for a proper chance. It was volleyed wide by an aghast Kenny Tete but it would not be the last, Rodrigo Muniz smashing in a Harry Wilson corner. When all seemed lost and Brighton looked to have held Fulham at bay, the ball was allowed to travel to the second-half sub, one of those many strikers linked with Newcastle, who chested the ball down and crashed home.For transfer devotees, the other major news was Carlos Baleba starting in Brighton’s midfield; the expectation is he stays, give or take a steeple-high offer Tony Bloom cannot refuse. Within an aggressive midfield battle, Baleba’s quality was often apparent, sweeping up for his defence one minute, supporting forwards the next. He was certainly missed when subbed off in the second half. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Thomas Frank off to perfect league start as Richarlison helps Spurs beat Burnley

It’s hard to imagine how this could have gone any better for Thomas Frank. In front of an exuberant home crowd still basking in ending their long wait for a trophy, a breathtaking bicycle-kick from a rejuvenated Richarlison helped seal a convincing victory in the Dane’s first Premier League match in charge of Tottenham.Spurs’ new £55m signing Mohammed Kudus was also outstanding as he created both of the Brazilian’s goals before Brennan Johnson rounded things off against a Burnley side that proved a tough nut to crack. After conceding the opener to Richarlison – who was a bit-part player under Ange Postecoglou last season and had been linked with a move away this summer – in the 10th minute, Scott Parker’s side had their chances against a defence that creaked at times. They ultimately paid the price of their profligacy but will be encouraged by this display. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Man arrested after Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse at Liverpool match

Antoine Semenyo reported a racist comment from a member of the crowd during the opening match of the Premier League season between Bournemouth and Liverpool at Anfield.

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10 h. ago Man, 47, arrested after Antoine Semenyo reported racist abuse at Premier League match with Liverpool

Match referee Anthony Taylor stopped play in the 29th minute during the first Premier League fixture of the season, and a 47-year-old man was ejected from the stadium

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10 h. ago Man arrested after Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo reports racist abuse at Liverpool match

Antoine Semenyo reported a racist comment from a member of the crowd during the opening match of the Premier League season between Bournemouth and Liverpool at Anfield

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11 h. ago Wolves vs Man City LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Pep Guardiola’s side kick off season with Molineux trip

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11 h. ago Tottenham vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest score and goal updates

Thomas Frank takes to the home dugout for the first time since moving to north London

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11 h. ago Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa sees red as Newcastle draw blank without Isak

Newcastle demonstrated how united they are without Alexander Isak but also how much they miss his goal power. Despite dominating this match, before and after Ezri Konsa was sent off for Aston Villa, Eddie Howe’s men had to settle for a draw against the side they pipped for a Champions League place.Still hoping to buy Yoane Wissa from Brentford and having let the veteran Callum Wilson leave for free to West Ham, Newcastle played three wingers across their frontline and only brought on Will Osula, the one recognised central striker in their squad, in the 90th minute. Continue reading...

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12 h. ago Brighton v Fulham, Tottenham v Burnley, Sunderland v West Ham, and more – clockwatch live

Updates from 3pm BST kick-offs in the Premier LeagueFollow Aston Villa v Newcastle with Barry GlendenningGOAL! Wrexham 1-2 West Brom (Wallace 74)Jed Wallace has given West Brom the lead at the STōK Cae Ras, splashing a shot past Wrexham keeper Danny Ward at the near post. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Tottenham vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

Thomas Frank takes to the home dugout for the first time since moving to north London

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19 h. ago Who new Match of the Day host Mark Chapman supports, BBC salary and Gary Lineker quip

Mark Chapman will host the first Match of the Day show of the new Premier League season on Saturday evening, with long-term lead presenter Gary Lineker having stepped down

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20 h. ago Mark Chapman's joke about Gary Lineker, football team he supports, BBC Match of the Day pay

Mark Chapman will host the first Match of the Day show of the new Premier League season on Saturday as he, Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates take over from departed stalwart Gary Lineker

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27 h. ago Police investigate alleged racist abuse at Anfield as Liverpool release statement

Liverpool beat Bournemouth in their Premier League opener at Anfield but the match was stopped during the first half amid allegations of racist abuse from the stands

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28 h. ago Chiesa and Salah’s late show earns Liverpool dramatic win against Bournemouth

The opening night of the new Premier League season contained tearful tributes, high drama, allegations of racist abuse and another reminder that, when it comes to indefatigable spirit and the will-to-win, Liverpool have few rivals.Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo, who reported being racially abused by a Liverpool fan during the first half at Anfield, appeared to have delivered a point for Andoni Iraoli’s side when hauling the visitors back from two goals down. An 88th minute volley from Liverpool substitute Federico Chiesa, however, plus a stoppage time strike from Mohamed Salah conjured a rescue act for Arne Slot’s champions. Salah was in tears after the final whistle as he stood in front of the Kop and absorbed a tribute to Diogo Jota. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Mohamed Salah in tears as Liverpool fans sing Diogo Jota’s name at Anfield

Liverpool played their first Premier League match since Diogo Jota’s tragic death in Spain

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