English Premier League football club that defeated Manchester City 2-1 in October 2026 and faced Barcelona in the Champions League.
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… Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez is also expected to join to replace the error-prone Robert Sanchez as Chelsea's first choice goalkeeper. …
Fernandez's Chelsea future uncertain as Alonso seeks commitmentCitizen Digital
Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrives By AFP August 29, 2026 06:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aston Villa's English striker Ollie Watkins (centre L) heads the ball to sco …
Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrivesCitizen Digital
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spend By AFP August 28, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Greek striker Christos Tzolis shoots but fails to score during the …
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa, Spurs seek return on £300m spendCitizen Digital
… And Alonso may soon have the experience of Emi Martinez to count on with a deal to bring the Argentina international to London from Aston Villa reportedly close to completion. …
Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win over LutonCitizen Digital
… The Premier League has five representatives in Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool and Aston Villa, while Spain also has five clubs including Real Betis who return to the Champions League after two decades away. …
UEFA set to withdraw FIFA boycott threat ahead of Champions League drawCitizen Digital
… Chelsea paid a British record £117 million ($159.51 million) fee to sign Rogers from Aston Villa last month and he did not take long to show what he is capable of, netting their second goal with a side-footed effort at Craven Cottage. …
Rogers says there's more to come after starting life at Chelsea with a goalCitizen Digital
… They looked really connected and played with a lot of purpose." Asked if Arsenal's emphatic win - on the day they signed Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa - showed they are stronger than any of their challengers, Arteta said: "No. …
Arteta hails Arsenal's desire after perfect start to title defenceCitizen Digital
… The only downside for Arsenal was the realisation they have to wait 10 days for their next game at Aston Villa. …
Arsenal rout Coventry to open Premier League season in styleCitizen Digital
… Bolstered by new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, with Ezri Konsa set to join from Aston Villa, Arteta has no doubts Arsenal can cope with the pressure of being the team everyone wants to beat. …
Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynastyCitizen Digital
… Bolstered by new signings Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis, with Ezri Konsa set to join from Aston Villa, Arteta has no doubts Arsenal can cope with the pressure of being the team everyone wants to beat. …
Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returnsBarcelona midfielder Rodri has been ruled out of Sunday's La Liga match against Atletico Madrid after tests confirmed a minor right hamstring injury sustained during Tuesday's Champions League win over Aston Villa. Spanish media reports he could miss up to a month, potentially sidelining him from Spain's upcoming Nations League matches.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has been ruled out of Sunday's La Liga match against Atletico Madrid after tests confirmed a minor right hamstring injury sustained during Tuesday's Champions League win over Aston Villa. Spanish media reports he could miss up to a month, potentially sidelining him from Spain's upcoming Nations League matches.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Raphinha scored twice and Lamine Yamal once as Barcelona defeated Aston Villa 3-0 in the Champions League, ending the English side's perfect start to the competition and helping Barcelona stay in contention for a top eight league phase berth.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain scored four goals in the first 17 minutes to demolish Villarreal 6-0 in the Champions League, with Joao Neves, Desire Doue, Senny Mayulu, Fabian Ruiz, and David Boly all scoring to maintain PSG's perfect record this season.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's French defender William Saliba returned to training on Tuesday for the first time this season after injuring his back at the World Cup in July. Despite his return to light training, he is unlikely to feature in Wednesday's Champions League match against Slovia Prague.
3 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick downplayed suggestions his position is precarious as he prepares the team for a Champions League match against Roma following a nine-game winless run that extended to a 2-0 loss at Chelsea.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona winger Anthony Gordon said his team are not below PSG or Real Madrid despite losing 4-2 to PSG on October 20 and 2-1 to Madrid on October 25, insisting Barcelona are "a fantastic team" who can beat anyone.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Achraf Hakimi, reigning African Footballer of the Year, scored his first career hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain routed Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1; Hakimi was involved in all five goals, also setting up two others.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca's side suffered a 1-0 home loss to Brighton on Saturday, with Yasin Ayari scoring in the 11th minute after a miscued clearance by City right-back Matheus Nunes. The defeat followed a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa and left City frustrated despite creating chances.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose is taking a cautious approach to Junior Kroupi's return from a foot injury, easing the 20-year-old French forward back into action despite his quality. Kroupi returned in a 3-0 win over Manchester United and played in Wednesday's League Cup match against Aston Villa.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, granted a reprieve after a 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth, faces a vital trip to Chelsea; Arsenal defend their Premier League title at Liverpool while Manchester City meet Brighton for the second time in four days.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City beat Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 on penalties in the League Cup fourth round, with goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli making two saves. Manager Enzo Maresca had opted not to practice penalties in training since arriving in the close season.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca defended goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and centre-back Marc Guehi after their costly mistakes in City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, which ended their run of seven straight league wins. Nicolas Jackson exploited errors from the pair, leaving City level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won 2-0 against Everton with goals from centre-backs Ezri Konsa and Gabriel Magalhaes, moving level with Manchester City on 21 points at the top of the Premier League after City's 2-1 loss to Villa Park.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's perfect Premier League start ended in a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa, with Nicolas Jackson scoring twice. Enzo Maresca's seven-game winning streak as City's new manager was halted by Villa's strong performance at home.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United host Bournemouth seeking to end a seven-game winless streak, with manager Michael Carrick under pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League. Brighton, in third place, travel to Liverpool while Manchester City pursue an unbeaten campaign at Aston Villa.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said it is his job to help Phil Foden rediscover his best form after the England midfielder ended a 10-month goal drought with goals against Ipswich and a Champions League hat-trick against AEK Athens. Foden won personal awards for the Premier League's best player in the 2023/24 season but has struggled to hit top form for the past two seasons.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo has been ruled out for approximately one month after suffering a left thigh injury during Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, forcing him to miss Sunday's Clasico against Real Madrid and subsequent league and European fixtures.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says injuries will not be an excuse before their Champions League home match against Viking on Wednesday, despite key players including Johan Manzambi sidelined and others on the injury list.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United face their worst Premier League start in 40 years with mounting pressure on manager Michael Carrick, after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid was followed by defender Lisandro Martinez's criticism of the club's hierarchy over squad investment. Manchester City aim to extend their perfect start despite uncertainty over their future due to potential sanctions for breaking financial rules.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle believes £51 million summer signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo, a 21-year-old Belgian forward who has yet to score since his deadline-day transfer from Lille, will benefit from a goal to launch his Premier League career.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is seeking a home win against Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday, with the club having failed to win any of three home games this season despite playing in front of a reduced crowd due to North Stand refurbishment.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races starting in the early 2030s. The African Grand Prix will be held on a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of Kigali.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England forward Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension to stay at Chelsea until 2034, extending his previous deal by one year. The 24-year-old said the club is "going in the right direction" and expressed his ambition to win major trophies with the Premier League side.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cole Palmer has signed a contract extension with Chelsea, extending his stay at the club until 2034, one year beyond his previous agreement. The 24-year-old England forward said the club is heading in the right direction and expressed his ambition to win major trophies with Chelsea.
10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zion Suzuki, 23, has joined Premier League side Aston Villa from Parma for up to 35 million euros following an impressive World Cup, and says he is confident Japan can win next year's Asian Cup after his mistakes contributed to their quarter-final exit at the 2024 tournament in Qatar.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who joined Aston Villa in summer, said his "very bad" performances contributed to Japan's quarter-final exit at the 2024 Asian Cup in Qatar but believes he is now a better keeper and backs Japan to win the continental title when the tournament starts in January in Saudi Arabia.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City's fate in a legal battle with the Premier League over widespread financial misconduct allegations remains unresolved, though reports indicate guilt findings could trigger sanctions, rival clubs' compensation claims, and debate over stripping titles from the past 15 years.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has begun his second stint as Italy coach and says he is eager for a "new adventure" with the team. Mancini previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title; Italy will open his latest reign with a Nations League home match against Belgium on Friday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ferran Torres scored to give PSG the lead at Marseille in Ligue 1, and although Angel Gomes equalised for Marseille, Marquinhos won the match for PSG 2-1 on Sunday.
21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence ended in a 3-0 loss to Brighton, with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas and Chema Andres. Tottenham also lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →