English Premier League

Tottenham suffer another Premier League loss; Liverpool rescue another draw

Tottenham's remarkable $400 million summer spending spree isn't translating to any on-field success so far in the Premier League. Two games. Zero points. Indeed, big-spending Spurs are still searching for their first goal of the campaign after being beaten 2-0 at home by Newcastle on Saturday, a week on from being ripped apart in a 3-0 loss at Brentford. Five of Tottenham's slew of new signings started the game - including Sandro Tonali, whose every touch was booed by the visiting fans after his $133 million departure from Newcastle, and Omar Marmoush, whose loan move from Manchester City was only finalized on Thursday. They made little impact as Tottenham was picked off in the second half, with Anthony Elanga swiveling in the penalty area and bending in a shot off the post in the 62nd minute and Yoane Wissa hooking home a clever finish from close range in the 72nd. For Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi, creating the right mentality in a club coming off back-to-back 17th-place ..

Enzo Maresca hails 'perfect day' as City rally 2-1 win; Liverpool draw late

A big welcome from the fans at the start. A stoppage-time winner at the end. For Enzo Maresca, it was the "perfect day" as he earned his first victory as Manchester City manager. City produced a stirring late rally in Maresca's first Premier League game in charge, scoring twice in the final 10 minutes to grab a 2-1 win at home to Bournemouth on Sunday. Josko Gvardiol placed a finish into the bottom corner in the first minute of added-on time for the winner, which was initially given offside before being awarded following a video review. Marc Guehi had equalized with a 84th-minute header from a corner to start the comeback. Maresca, the successor to Pep Guardiola, punched the air when Gvardiol's goal was awarded and went onto the field after the final whistle to hug his players. A huge banner, reading "Welcome back Enzo," had been held aloft by City fans as the Italian - Guardiola's assistant in City's treble-winning 2022-23 season - emerged from the tunnel before kickoff Wearing

Why Premier League 2026-27 promises blockbuster drama from the very start

With the new season getting underway on August 22, here are five reasons why the Premier League promises to deliver another season of high-stakes drama.

Arteta enjoying being 'hunted', urges players to show desire to retain PL

Mikel Arteta is enjoying the view from the top of English soccer as Arsenal's players "start from scratch" in their bid to retain the Premier League title. After painful near misses in three straight campaigns, Arsenal ended its 22-year wait to be English champion last season and is the favorite with British oddsmakers to win the league again. The title defense begins Friday at home to Coventry. "In the last three seasons, at some point we were first and at some point we were chasing. And you never know what is better," Arteta said. "But if you give me the choice, I want to be first. I want to be hunted, and I want to be in control of our future, rather than depending on somebody else." Arteta called on his players to retain the hunger they had last season. "We start from scratch, from zero, and we're going to have to prove we are at the level to go back to that position again," he said. "We need to show that desire and the ambition to be better than what we were last season, a mo

Why Man United want Baleba and how he could change Carrick's midfield

United have made an offer of around £60 million (€70m/$81m), plus £5 million in add-ons, with negotiations continuing over the final transfer fee.

Premier League deepens India footprint with 2.4x audience growth in 5 years

The study, based on BARC data and Nielsen consumer research, found that the Premier League's combined reach across linear television and digital platforms has increased 2.4 times in five years.

Football Transfers: Premier League leads record-breaking spending spree

Premier League clubs, in particular, have once again dominated the market, accounting for a large share of the biggest deals completed so far.

Premier League: Arsenal lands Bruno Guimaraes ahead of title defense

Arsenal completed the signing of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle on Saturday. The Premier League champion paid a reported 75 million pounds ($101 million) for Guimaraes, who signed a long-term deal at the Emirates. "I'm very excited," Guimaraes said. "I'm at the point of my life where I need a challenge like this. I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it." Newcastle did not want to sell its captain, but the 28-year-old Guimaraes had told the club he wanted to leave. Newcastle signed Guimaraes from Ligue 1 club Lyon in January 2022 and he swiftly established himself as a talisman for the team, as well as one of the most influential midfielders in the Premier League. Guimaraes helped Newcastle win the English League Cup in 2025 - the club's first major domestic trophy in 70 years - and also played a pivotal role in the team twice qualifying for the Champions League. He joins an Arsenal midfield anchored by Declan Ri

Premier League sponsorship's next era: From gambling to AI and fintech

Fintech companies, artificial intelligence firms, software businesses and sovereign-backed organisations are increasingly moving into football, bringing with them a different sponsorship landscape.

Bruno Guimaraes move underlines Arsenal's all-in approach under Arteta

The Gunners are closing in on a deal for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes, with negotiations progressing towards a full agreement after weeks of talks.

19-year old Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic joins Brighton from Tottenham

Teenage defender Luka Vuskovic moved between Premier League clubs on Tuesday, joining Brighton from Tottenham after playing at the World Cup for Croatia. Brighton said the 19-year-old Vuskovic signed a five-year deal without stating the transfer fee. British media reported the fee was 46 million pounds ($61.5 million). One month ago Tottenham paid Brighton a reported 52 million pounds ($69.6 million) for the Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke who Vuskovic should now replace. Vuskovic played once at the World Cup, starting in the 4-2 loss to England in their opening group-stage game. Croatia was eliminated in the round of 32 by Portugal after a controversial call to disallow an equalizing goal deep in stoppage time. Vuskovic's game time at Tottenham seemed blocked by the offseason signings of central defenders Van Hecke and Marcos Senesi, who was a free agent after his contract expired at Bournemouth. Vuskovic spent last season on loan from Tottenham at Hamburger SV, where his

Karl Darlow joins Manchester United on contract running through 2028

Manchester United signed veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow on Tuesday. United said the 35-year-old Wales international signed a contract until June 2028, with the option for another year. Darlow was Leeds' starting goalkeeper last season. He became a free agent after his contract expired. "I am extremely proud to sign for Manchester United. I'm joining an excellent group of goalkeepers and I'm really looking forward to all pushing each other to ensure that we maintain the highest standards, which this club demands," Darlow said. "This is a really special opportunity; everyone can see what an exciting time it is for the club and I cannot wait to play my part in supporting my teammates and helping to drive the group forwards." United's starting goalkeeper last season was Belgium international Senne Lammens, who made a costly mistake in his nation's World Cup elimination against Spain in the quarterfinals after substituting for injured starter Thibaut Courtois. "Karl has proven his abil

Explained: Why Man City could sue Real Madrid over Haaland transfer claims?

Riquelme appeared on Spanish television holding a Real Madrid shirt bearing Haaland's name and suggested that, if elected president, he would bring the Norwegian star to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Arne Slot sacked by Liverpool; Who will replace him as Liverpool manager?

With Liverpool now searching for a new leader, several names have already emerged as potential candidates to take over one of football's most demanding jobs.

Emotional Guardiola says goodbye as City fans plead for 10 more years

Pep Guardiola fought back tears on the sideline as he brought 10 years at Manchester City to an end. His final game ended in a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa on a day charged with emotion as he said goodbye to the fans he gave so much joy during a decade of dominance in English soccer. "I never could have imagined the amount of love I've found," said Guardiola, standing in the centre of the field at the Etihad Stadium and addressing the crowd on Sunday. "It is an incredible, tremendous honor to be your manager, to be here 10 years." The tears started long before the final whistle, with Guardiola welling up and rubbing his eyes as two of his most loyal servants, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, also said farewell and were given guards of honor when substituted in the second half. Then it was his turn to receive a guard of honour of his own. "This is the man who changed everything," the stadium announcer said as Guardiola ran onto the field wearing khakis and a cream T-shirt, with fans che

Premier League 2025-26 honours: Golden Boot, Golden Glove and major awards

At the centre of it all were Arsenal, who finally ended their long wait for Premier League glory under manager Mikel Arteta.

Man Utd skipper Bruno Fernandes named Premier League player of the season

Fernandes played a crucial role in Manchester United's successful league campaign, helping the club secure a third-place finish and qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.

The end of the Guardiola era: A decade that changed Manchester City forever

Pep, in his time as City's manager, won 20 major trophies, establishing the club as one of Europe's powerhouses

Manchester United appoint Michael Carrick as permanent manager until 2028

Since taking charge on January 13, the 44-year-old guided United to 11 wins in 16 matches, helping the team secure a third-place Premier League finish and qualification for next season's UCL.

Mikel Arteta: How a former Gunner ended Arsenal's 22-year title drought

Mikel Arteta became Arsenal manager in December 2019 despite having no senior managerial experience and has delivered the club's first title in 22 years.