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Brentford

Premier League club that lost midfielder Jordan Henderson to Chelsea in August 2026.

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  1. April 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Fixtures (all times GMT) Friday Sunderland v Nottingham Forest (1900) Saturday (1400 unless stated) Fulham v Aston Villa (1130), Liverpool v Crystal Palace, West Ham v Everton, Wolves v Tottenham, Arsenal v Newcastle (1630) Monday Manchester United v Brentford (1900)

    Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival
  3. Citizen Digital

    "I've said it many times, I enjoy being here, I enjoy the role I'm in," Carrick said on Thursday, ahead of Monday's home match against Brentford.

    Carrick not chasing answer on Man Utd future

Thursday 6 August

  1. Everton signs Denmark midfielder Norgaard from Arsenal

    Everton have signed Denmark international Christian Norgaard, 32, from Arsenal on a two-year deal. Norgaard, Everton's fourth summer signing, had seven league starts for Arsenal last season.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Chelsea manager Alonso undecided on Mudryk's future

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said no decision has been made on Mykhailo Mudryk's future after the winger was cleared to resume his football career following a four-year doping ban suspension. Mudryk, who has not played since November 2024, could participate in pre-season as the club assesses his situation.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Chelsea signs England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford

    Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Premier League rivals Brentford on a two-year deal. The 36-year-old former Liverpool captain, who was part of England's 2026 World Cup squad, joins manager Xabi Alonso's squad two days after Chelsea signed Danny Welbeck from Brighton.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Chelsea sign England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford

    Chelsea announced the signing of veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson from Brentford on a two-year deal. The former Liverpool captain, who was part of England's World Cup squad at the recent tournament in North America, said he was impressed by the club's ownership and manager.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 2 August

  1. Tottenham manager De Zerbi pleased with unbeaten preseason tour

    Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was "happy for a lot of things" as the team returned to London unbeaten in three pre-season games, including a 2-1 win over Chelsea in Sydney. De Zerbi spent more than a week in New Zealand and Australia with his squad ahead of the new Premier League campaign.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea sign Brighton striker Welbeck on two-year deal

    Chelsea signed Brighton's Danny Welbeck, 35, on a two-year contract in a deal worth £5 million. It marks Chelsea's first paid transfer for a player over 26 since signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in 2022.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 31 July

  1. Chelsea fined £10m, given suspended transfer ban

    Chelsea was fined £10 million and handed a suspended two-window transfer ban following an appeal hearing into sanctions for multiple breaches of Football Association rules covering agents, intermediaries, and third-party player investment. The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations; the suspended transfer ban replaced an initial suspended six-point deduction.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Chelsea manager Alonso praises new signing Lacroix as reliable defender

    Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised new signing Maxence Lacroix, saying the French international has a winner's mentality and strong personality that will boost their defensive line. Lacroix joined from Crystal Palace for a reported £52 million on a six-year contract.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. England's Henderson undergoes surgery after World Cup arm injury

    England midfielder Jordan Henderson had surgery on his arm after suffering a freak injury during celebrations following the team's 3-2 World Cup victory against Mexico. The 36-year-old Brentford player fell over advertising hoardings and is expected to miss the remainder of the tournament.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 with win over Uzbekistan

    Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 for first time

    DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.

    28 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Arsenal opens 2026-27 title defence at home to Coventry

    Arsenal will kick off their Premier League title defence against promoted Coventry on August 21, with the 2026-27 season fixtures released Friday. The opening round also features Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola's debut at Newcastle, Manchester City's first game under new management against Bournemouth, and the return of Hull City and Ipswich to the top-flight.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Spain goalkeeper Raya unfazed by World Cup competition

    David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.

    14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Danish midfielder Eriksen collapses during Ukraine friendly

    Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder with a pacemaker, collapsed during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine in the 64th minute on Sunday. The team doctor reported that Eriksen was briefly unconscious but the pacemaker responded as intended, and Eriksen is in good spirits and recovering with his family.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Denmark's Eriksen collapses during friendly, conscious and stable

    Christian Eriksen collapsed in the 64th minute of Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday but was conscious and "doing well," according to the Danish football association. The 34-year-old midfielder, who wears a pacemaker following a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, was taken to hospital after walking off the pitch.

    8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Denmark's Eriksen collapses during friendly against Ukraine

    Christian Eriksen, a 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday, falling to the ground in the 64th minute. The match was called off with Denmark leading 2-1; Eriksen was taken to hospital and remains conscious and doing well, with his pacemaker responding as expected, five years after suffering cardiac arrest during Euro 2020.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Thomas Frank declines manager offers for punditry and Tour de France

    Sacked Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has rejected job offers and instead chosen to spend his summer covering the World Cup and experiencing the Tour de France after being dismissed in February following a poor spell at the club.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 1 June

  1. Former England midfielder James Milner retires at 40

    Former England midfielder James Milner has announced his retirement from football at age 40 after 24 seasons in the Premier League. Milner won three Premier League titles (two with Manchester City and one with Liverpool) and the Champions League with Liverpool in 2019, and holds the record for most Premier League appearances with 658.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. Mohamed Salah departs Liverpool after nine years

    Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah played his final match for Liverpool on Sunday, leaving as the club's third-highest all-time goalscorer with 257 goals. The 33-year-old, who will captain Egypt at the 2026 World Cup, played 74 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Brentford.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award

    Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20, alongside Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne. The 31-year-old also scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure Champions League qualification.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 22 May

  1. Slot says he shares Salah ambition for Liverpool

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he and Mohamed Salah both want what is best for Liverpool after Salah took aim at the Dutchman on his way out of the club. Salah's nine-year spell at Anfield ends after Sunday's clash against Brentford.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Tuchel unfazed by England World Cup squad omissions

    England's German head coach Thomas Tuchel said he has no fears after excluding prominent players including Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, and Trent Alexander-Arnold from his World Cup squad, stating his aim is to win the tournament.

    22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 16 May

  1. West Ham boss seeks VAR consistency after disallowed goal

    West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo has called for greater consistency in VAR decisions after his side's goal was disallowed against Arsenal. The disallowance of Callum Wilson's stoppage-time equalizer prompted a complaint to the PGMOL, with West Ham arguing that unpunished fouls in the same phase of play should have resulted in a penalty.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Aston Villa defeats Liverpool 4-2, secures Champions League qualification

    Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 on Friday, with Ollie Watkins scoring twice, to secure Champions League football. Liverpool slipped to fifth place and remain at risk of missing European qualification, with manager Arne Slot's future now in question.

    16 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 15 May

  1. Arsenal move within reach of Premier League title

    Arsenal can go five points clear of second-placed Manchester City by beating relegated Burnley on Monday, as the Premier League title race enters its final stretch. City are on a 14-game unbeaten run but a 3-3 draw at Everton last week may prove decisive.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 11 May

  1. Guardiola backs Egyptian striker Marmoush for City run-in

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects striker Omar Marmoush to play a key role in the closing stages of the season, as City pursue a domestic treble with four games left, including the FA Cup final. Marmoush has made seven Premier League starts this season but scored off the bench in City's 3-0 win over Brentford.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Arsenal beats West Ham 1-0 amid controversial VAR disallowed goal

    Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over West Ham, with Leandro Trossard scoring seven minutes from full-time. VAR disallowed a last-gasp West Ham equaliser by Callum Wilson for a foul on Arsenal's goalkeeper David Raya, a decision the article describes as hugely contentious and minimal contact.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 9 May

  1. Manchester United held goalless at Sunderland in Premier League

    Manchester United drew 0-0 at Sunderland on Saturday. Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield, with Ryan Gravenberch scoring for Liverpool in the sixth minute and Enzo Fernandez equalizing for Chelsea in the 35th minute.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. West Ham manager Nuno dismisses focus on his future amid relegation fight

    West Ham United manager Nuno Espírito Santo said his own future is not on his mind as he focuses on battling to save the club from relegation. The Hammers are in 18th place with three games remaining, and face leaders Arsenal on Sunday.

    9 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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