7 h. ago Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the opening weekend

Another new era at Tottenham, De Cuyper can shine for Brighton and Aston Villa remind us this is a businessA visit to an expectant Anfield, where Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké will be out to impress on their Premier League debuts, represents a daunting start for a Bournemouth team that have lost three-quarters of last season’s backline to the pulling power of Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool this summer. Defensive issues are not exclusive to Andoni Iraola before the Premier League opener, however. Arne Slot voiced concern over the champions’ pre-season vulnerability before and after the Community Shield against Crystal Palace, when the absence of Ryan Gravenberch for family reasons was keenly felt. “Three times we lost the ball very simple in our midfield and three times they could counterattack us,” reflected the Liverpool head coach. Gravenberch will be missing again on Friday due to suspension but Slot expects the team with the second-best defensive record in the P...

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9 h. ago Arne Slot insists Florian Wirtz must reach Salah’s level to meet Liverpool expectations

German has to stay fit like Salah, says SlotGiovanni Leoni moves summer spend past £300mArne Slot has said Florian Wirtz must reach the standards set by Mohamed Salah to realise Liverpool’s ­expectations of their new record signing.Wirtz will make his Premier League debut when the champions open the season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Slot said the Germany international’s “adjustment went better than expected, and we already expected a lot”, but admitted a more accurate gauge would take time. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Eddie Howe drops huge Alexander Isak transfer hint and it's good news for Liverpool

Alexander Isak's future remains unresolved as he pushes for a move to Liverpool and trains away from Newcastle United's first team squad ahead of their opening Premier League fixture

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14 h. ago Brentford will keep Newcastle target Yoane Wissa out of season opener

Manager Keith Andrews says striker ‘not ready to play’Club holding out for £40m fee before they could sellKeith Andrews has revealed that Yoane Wissa will not take part in Brentford’s opening game against Nottingham Forest on Sunday amid strong interest from Newcastle.The forward from the Democratic Republic of the Congo is understood to have been training on his own this week as Andrews prepares to take charge of his first match since succeeding Thomas Frank, with Brentford holding out for about £40m. Newcastle have so far proved unwilling to match their valuation for the 28-year-old, who scored 19 times in the Premier League last season, having had an offer worth up to £30m rejected last month. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Yoane Wissa to miss Brentford’s Premier League opener amid doubt over future

Wissa has been linked with Newcastle and other clubs this summer

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16 h. ago Aerosmith’s Joe Perry claims Steven Tyler ‘doesn’t want to tour’ as band’s future in doubt

Rock band retired from touring last year after frontman permanently damaged his larynx in 2023

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16 h. ago Brentford: Caoimhin Kelleher and Kevin Schade face fitness tests ahead of Premier League opener

Bees embark on new dawn post-Thomas Frank this weekend

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17 h. ago Yoane Wissa: Keith Andrews confirms wantaway Brentford striker will not play in Premier League opener

Striker is pushing for west London exit

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18 h. ago Four transfer deals Man Utd could get over the line before Premier League opener

Manchester United are just a handful of days away from opening their Premier League campaign - but they could still get some deals over the line

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18 h. ago Tottenham XI vs Burnley: Predicted lineup and latest team news for Premier League opener

Spurs hope to bounce back after a bruising Super Cup defeat

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20 h. ago Six players could miss Man Utd vs Arsenal as Premier League season gets underway

Arsenal will travel to Manchester United for their Premier League opener and across both teams up to six players could miss out through injury with Andre Onana among them

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24 h. ago Alexander Isak handed £40million transfer lifeline after Newcastle offer star ultimatum

Alexander Isak's Newcastle future remains up in the air ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener against Aston Villa, but the Swede may yet have a way out of St James' Park

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25 h. ago Tottenham injury update: Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski latest news and return dates

Spurs don’t have much recovery time ahead of their Premier League opener

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38 h. ago Joe Gomez returns to Liverpool training ahead of Friday’s Premier League opener

Gomez was pictured with the rest of his team-mates on Wednesday as preparations ramp up for the defending champions’ season opener at Anfield.

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38 h. ago Man City 115 charges addressed as Premier League chief opens up on verdict timeline feelings

Manchester City were charged with more than 100 Premier League financial rules breaches in February 2023 but a verdict is yet to be delivered

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40 h. ago Manchester United include youngster in training ahead of Premier League fixture vs Arsenal

Man United are gearing up for Sunday's Premier League opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford.

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43 h. ago Premier League to make huge change with referee trial in opening matches

The Premier League is ready to bring in new Ref Cams across the opening weekend of the season - a move backed by broadcasters, clubs and referees - with a view to making it permanent

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45 h. ago Newcastle close to signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £40m

Midfielder could be in squad to face Villa on SaturdayTalks over Wissa continue so Gordon may be used as No 9Newcastle are close to signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £40m after resisting competition from West Ham for the versatile 24-year-old midfielder.With talks between the clubs advanced, it is understood personal terms should not be a problem. If the deal proceeds as planned Ramsey could be in Newcastle’s squad for Saturday’s opening Premier League fixture at, coincidentally, Villa Park. Continue reading...

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51 h. ago Manchester United suffer transfer blow after personal terms 'agreed' as Harry Kane 'eyed'

The latest Manchester United transfer news ahead of this weekend's Premier League opener against Arsenal

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62 h. ago Opening round Premier League fixtures to be preceded by silence in memory of Diogo Jota

The late Liverpool forward will be remembered before the opening round of fixtures in the new season

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