3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (526+ words) Xabi Alonso conceded he made it “too difficult” for his Chelsea players after a starting XI showing nine changes went two goals down against Leeds before storming back to win 6-3 in the Carabao Cup third round. A topsy-turvy game at…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (428+ words) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hopes his side can shrug off their dismal start to the new Premier League season when they return to the Champions League against Club Brugge in Belgium on Tuesday. Villa have failed to win any…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (85+ words) Liverpool prioritised strengthening wide areas in the summer transfer market, leading to the signings of Bradley Barcola and Victor Munoz. Here, the Press Association analyses how the squad looks after the window closed. — Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 31, 2026 Bradley Barcola (Paris…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (234+ words) A SOLD-out fundraising evening at a Hexham restaurant has raised £7,000 for Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care. The event was held at Saathi on Wednesday (August 26), courtesy of owner Titu Ahad, and was organised by John Rourke for the…...

2+ week, 10+ hour ago   (235+ words) Liverpool have agreed a £123million deal with Paris St Germain for forward Bradley Barcola, the Press Association understands. The Reds have agreed to pay a basic £106m for the France international and up to an extra £17m in potential add-ons. The 23-year-old is…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (375+ words) Norwich boss Philippe Clement paid tribute to returning forward Ante Crnac after he capped his 10-month battle to overcome a knee ligament injury with a vital second goal in his side’s 2-1 Carabao Cup win at Cardiff City Stadium. Mathias Kvistgaarden…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (426+ words) Mikel Arteta hailed Arsenal’s “domination” as the Premier League champions started their title defence with a flawless 3-0 victory against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka scored in the first half before Martin Odegaard added a third…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (263+ words) Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has completed his move to Inter Milan in a £30million deal. The Serie A side will pay 30m euros up front (£25.6m) with a further 5m euros (£4.2m) in add-ons. Liverpool have also negotiated a 10 per cent sell-on clause. Jones, 25, leaves…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (539+ words) Mikel Arteta insisted he would rather be “hunted than the hunter” on the eve of Arsenal’s bid to defend their Premier League crown. Arteta’s side host Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on Friday, 94 days after Manchester City’s draw at Bournemouth…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (203+ words) Marcus Rashford expressed his desire to focus on playing football without his “name being mentioned every day” in response to Gary Neville attempting to start a discussion about the Manchester United forward. The 28-year-old replied to a teaser clip for…...