… That is my take on it." A place in the top five will secure Champions League qualification and Liverpool have a four-point cushion over sixth-placed Bournemouth with two games to go. …
… Now the City boss turns his attention to Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley against Chelsea."We try to be alive until the next (Premier League) game, which is Bournemouth," he told Sky Sports. …
… But City are one goal ahead on goal difference and could still snatch the title if Arsenal slip up against Burnley or away to Crystal Palace on the final day of the season.Pep Guardiola's side on paper have a tougher run-in as they travel to Bournemouth, who are chasing Champions …
… But they are inching closer to Champions League qualification with a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Bournemouth, who have just three games left to play. …
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Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.
Andoni Iraola, who left Bournemouth to become Liverpool manager in the close-season, will return to the Vitality Stadium this weekend knowing he cannot let sentiment interfere with Liverpool's bid for only a second Premier League win of the season. Iraola told reporters he looks forward to reuniting with the players and staff he worked with during three years at Bournemouth, but says he must prioritize a "ruthless" victory.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said the team can build on the "fantastic spirit" of their World Cup campaign as he named a 27-man group for Nations League fixtures, including previously overlooked Real Madrid defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer. The squad begins play against world champions Spain on September 26.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick faces mounting pressure after a loss to Brighton, needing a win at Fulham, while Tottenham seek their first Premier League goal of the season against Aston Villa. Arsenal and Manchester City aim to maintain perfect records ahead of the international break.
Juventus defeated NEC Nijmegen 5-0 and Crystal Palace beat Lech Poznan 4-0 in Europa League first-round matches, while Bournemouth won their European debut at Real Sociedad and Celtic lost 3-1 at home to Ferencvaros on Thursday.
Sunderland will play their first European match in 53 years on Wednesday at the Stadium of Light, marking the latest milestone in the club's recovery from League One to a seventh-place Premier League finish in 2025.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola acknowledged there will be "ups and downs" for the club as he works toward consistency early in his tenure, following a 0-0 draw against Fulham after wins over Ipswich and Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal won 2-0 over Sunderland to extend their unbeaten Premier League record, opening a three-point lead over Manchester City. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham all drew at home on the same day, with Hull remaining unbeaten in third place after drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Alexander Isak, who scored just four times in his difficult first season at Liverpool after a £125 million move from Newcastle, has already netted three goals in four games this term and is in "a really good place," according to Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola.
Everton manager David Moyes expressed disappointment after a late move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapsed on deadline day and midfielder Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City, leaving the club with only 18 senior outfield players and just one recognised striker. Moyes said the club would have to live with the disappointments and move on.
Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.
Liverpool announced the signing of 24-year-old French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of up to £124 million, making him the club's second-most expensive signing. Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola praised Barcola's mentality and confirmed he will be available for the upcoming match at Ipswich.
Brazilian winger Allan Elias, 22, has joined Manchester City from Palmeiras on a five-year deal for a reported fee of £34 million. Allan came through Palmeiras' academy and made 96 first-team appearances, scoring four goals and contributing three assists in 21 matches this season.
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old signed by Manchester City from Lille for an initial 100 million euros, is set to make his Premier League debut at Crystal Palace on Friday. Manager Enzo Maresca said the midfielder is "ready to go" but called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.
Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.
Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million), surpassing Manchester United's 2024 signing of Leny Yoro from the same club.
Mohamed Salah left Liverpool for Turkish club Trabzonspor in August, ending his Anfield career, while Pep Guardiola resigned after last season. Both clubs now face their first campaign without these iconic figures as the Premier League season begins.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the midfielder's departure to Barcelona this week. Rodri, a World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient, ended a seven-year spell at City where he helped win four Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola admits the club needs to sign more wingers as they adapt to life without Mohamed Salah, who joined Turkish club Trabzonspor in August. Iraola, who arrived from Bournemouth to replace Arne Slot, takes charge of his first Premier League match at Newcastle on Sunday, marking Liverpool's first season without Salah since 2016-17.
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.
Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield on Sunday, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Odegaard. The victory allowed Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta to showcase the team's close-season recruits, including Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis.
Elliot Anderson, Manchester City's new signing from Nottingham Forest, said he is determined to justify his transfer fee that British media reported could rise to 116 million pounds, and hopes to make an immediate impact in Sunday's Community Shield against Arsenal.
Newcastle have appointed 38-year-old Matthias Jaissle as head coach following Eddie Howe's departure. Jaissle, a former Germany Under-21 international who previously managed Saudi side Al-Ahli, has no prior experience managing a top-flight club.
Leeds rallied from a 2-0 halftime deficit to beat Liverpool 4-2 in a friendly match at Soldier Field in Chicago on Sunday, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin scoring two second-half goals. The victory gave Liverpool their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola.