Brentford — English Premier League football club that defeated Tottenham 3-0 in their opening match and Chelsea 3-0 in September 2026.
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Audio By VocalizePep Guardiola said Manchester City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. …
Man City must put pressure on Arsenal, says GuardiolaCitizen Digital
… The Hammers played their part as they crumbled to a 3-0 defeat at Brentford. Has Carrick earned Man Utd job?Michael Carrick has achieved the goal he was set when placed in charge at Old Trafford in January by returning the Red Devils to the Champions League. …
Three talking points from the Premier LeagueCitizen Digital
… West Ham's defeat at Brentford on Saturday had presented Tottenham with a lifeline in the relegation battle. …
Spurs out of relegation zone after vital win at VillaCitizen Digital
… At the other end of the table, West Ham face Brentford while relegation rivals Tottenham take on Aston Villa. …
Arsenal seek to ramp up heat on Man City in title raceCitizen Digital
… y AFP April 28, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Michael Carrick saluted Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes after Manchester United's midfield stars inspired the 2-1 win over Brentford …
Carrick hails Casemiro and Fernandes after vital Man Utd winCitizen 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 survivalCitizen 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 futureRoberto 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.
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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.
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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi hopes Swedish midfielder Dejan Kulusevski's return from a knee injury sustained in May 2025 will provide a lift for his team. Kulusevski returned to full training this week and should make his comeback after the international break, though he is not ready to face Aston Villa on Saturday.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brentford defeated Chelsea 3-0 on Friday to expose the Blues' defensive problems, with goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho. After a promising opening under Xabi Alonso, Chelsea have now picked up just one point from their last three league games.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
18 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Clearlake Capital, led by Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano, acquired the stakes of American billionaires Todd Boehly and Mark Walter to take full control of Chelsea. Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said the club's ambition was "very clear" following the ownership change.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Brazilian striker Richarlison will not feature in the club's League Cup tie at Liverpool on Tuesday, despite being eligible to play in the competition after being left out of the Premier League squad list.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title due to financial rule breaches and wants the honour awarded to his Tottenham side, which finished runners-up. Chelsea were fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in July for 74 breaches of FA regulations under the Roman Abramovich era, including deals involving Eden Hazard, Willian, David Luiz and Nemanja Matic.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said his side must make better decisions in the final third after failing to score for a third consecutive Premier League game in a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Despite spending over £300 million on new signings, the club has shown little improvement and narrowly avoided relegation last season.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said Richarlison initiated his own departure after being left out of the club's Premier League squad. The Brazilian striker's proposed return to Everton reportedly collapsed over wage demands, and he cannot feature for Tottenham in the Premier League until at least January.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England forward Ollie Watkins has left Aston Villa to join Saudi club Al Hilal on a three-year deal reported to be worth £50 million, joining a squad that includes Karim Benzema and Crysencio Summerville.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle but said he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years. The side conceded twice in the second half, extending their dismal opening to the Premier League campaign after a 3-0 loss at Brentford.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Coventry signed 33-year-old Ethan Pinnock from Brentford, while Crystal Palace signed Axel Disasi from Chelsea on loan, both moves aimed at strengthening their defences following opening-day Premier League defeats.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was crowned the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year after breaking the Premier League all-time record for assists with 21 goals set up during the 2025–26 season. Manchester City's Khadija Shaw won the women's award for the second time.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised for his side's 3-0 defeat at Brentford, saying his players did not fight hard enough. The loss marked Tottenham's joint-heaviest opening day defeat in the Premier League era, despite the club spending over £200 million in the transfer window.
23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended the club's spending spree of over £200 million in the close-season, saying it was vital to prevent a repeat of last season's relegation battle that he resolved on the final day.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk have agreed to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season, subject to regulatory approvals. Shakhtar has been unable to use their Donbas Arena since 2014 and has previously hosted European matches in Germany, Slovenia and Poland.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham have agreed to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial fee of around £75 million, with an extra £10 million in potential add-ons. The 22-year-old Brazilian was a long-term target for Tottenham, who failed to sign him during the 2025-26 campaign.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, according to British media reports. Savinho made just seven Premier League starts last season, while Marmoush fell out of favour under former manager Pep Guardiola.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said restoring the team's spirit and mentality would be crucial to their revival after two seasons spent near the bottom of the Premier League table. He added that recruitment alone would not be enough for long-term success, with Spurs having signed seven players during the summer window.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →