Man City without Doku for Bournemouth opener
Manchester City begin their Premier League title bid against Bournemouth without Jeremy Doku, who is sidelined for 2-3 weeks with a calf injury.
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Man Utd need back-up striker after Hull defeat, not left-back
Manchester United's loss to Hull City shows a lack of cover for Benjamin Sesko. Michael Carrick needs a striker to plug the gap, not just a left-back.
De Zerbi criticises four Spurs players after Brentford defeat
Roberto De Zerbi criticised three Tottenham signings for poor physical condition and Mikey Moore for mistakes after a 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brentford.
Tottenham urged to sign ex-Arsenal star Martinez in £10m deal
Tony Cascarino has urged Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi to replace goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky with former Arsenal star Emiliano Martinez after Spurs' 3-0 defeat at Brentford.
Luke Shaw slams Man Utd after Hull defeat - 'No excuses'
Luke Shaw says Manchester United failed to prepare properly for their 2-0 opening day defeat at Hull, admitting there are 'no excuses' for the loss.
Erling Haaland debuts buzz cut ahead of Man City's opener
Erling Haaland has traded his flowing blond locks for a sharp buzz cut ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Bournemouth, surprising Pep Guardiola, Jack Grealish, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Noel Gallagher.
Dewsbury-Hall: Armstrong hard to drop after Everton win
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall says Harrison Armstrong's form makes him hard to drop after Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in their Premier League opener, with the midfielder scoring the first goal.
Rooney blasts Shaw for 'schoolboy' defending in Man Utd loss
Wayne Rooney criticised Luke Shaw's defending as 'schoolboy' after Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City on the Premier League's opening day, with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy.
Luke Shaw: Man Utd lacked preparation in Hull defeat
Luke Shaw admitted Manchester United did not prepare well enough for their shock 2-0 Premier League opening defeat at newly-promoted Hull City, with set-plays costing the Red Devils.
Xhaka reveals how close he came to Chelsea transfer
Granit Xhaka turned down a summer move to Chelsea, believing he can achieve 'big things' with Sunderland. The 33-year-old spoke with Blues boss Xabi Alonso but chose to stay.
Newcastle vs Liverpool: Jaissle Debut, Keegan Tribute Live
Newcastle United host Liverpool at St James' Park in their 2026-27 Premier League opener, with Matthias Jaissle taking charge of his first competitive game and fans paying tribute to Kevin Keegan.
Haaland ditches iconic long locks for dramatic new short hairstyle
Erling Haaland has cut his iconic long locks for a radical new short hairstyle hours before Manchester City start their Premier League campaign against Bournemouth.
Rangers 'old garbage' taunt as Celtic gulf laid bare in Europe
Nervous Celtic fans fear a three-goal lead won't be enough against LASK, while Rangers are slammed for a 'slender' win over Jablonec.
Rooney slams 'schoolboy' Shaw defending in Man United defeat
Wayne Rooney criticised Luke Shaw's 'schoolboy' defending after Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City, with Shaw dropping too deep on the second goal.
De Gea sends Carrick message after Man United's Hull defeat
David De Gea has sent a message of support to Michael Carrick after Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull City on the opening day of the Premier League season.
Man City vs Bournemouth: Maresca's first Premier League game
Enzo Maresca takes charge of his first Premier League match at the Etihad as Manchester City host Bournemouth, with Elliot Anderson set for a key role and Jeremy Doku ruled out.
9 best Premier League transfers of all time as Man Utd stars ranked
Express Sport ranks the nine best Premier League transfers in history, with Man City's Vincent Kompany and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk among the standout deals.
Goodwin accepts derby defeat blame as Dundee United slump
Jim Goodwin accepts responsibility for Dundee United's 2-0 derby defeat, their third straight loss with 10 goals conceded and no league win yet.
Bruno Fernandes slammed after Manchester United's Hull defeat
Bruno Fernandes is told to look in the mirror after Manchester United's opening weekend defeat against Hull City, as Tony Cascarino criticises the captain's performance.
Man Utd fans spot Tielemans comments after Hull defeat
Manchester United lost 2-0 to Hull in their Premier League opener. Fans blame fitness after Youri Tielemans' pre-season comments resurfaced.
Liverpool XI vs Newcastle: Araujo set for Premier League debut
Ronald Araujo is set to make his Premier League debut for Liverpool against Newcastle at St James' Park, with Andoni Iraola facing a key defensive decision.
Liverpool Predicted XI vs Newcastle: Iraola's First Premier League Lineup
Liverpool begin the Premier League season at Newcastle United with Andoni Iraola in charge for the first time. Our writers predict the starting XI for the St James' Park opener.
11 worst Premier League transfers: Four Man Utd flops included
Express Sport ranks the 11 worst Premier League transfers ever, with four Manchester United signings making the list. Kalvin Phillips, Angel Di Maria, Romelu Lukaku and Andy Carroll feature.
National media react to Everton win over Crystal Palace as Moyes noted
Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 in their Premier League opener at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry securing a winning start for David Moyes' side.
O'Donnell: Early Goal Could Change Tie in Freiburg
Stephen O'Donnell believes an early Motherwell goal in Freiburg could make it game on in their Conference League play-off, despite losing the first leg 3-1 at home.
Man City vs Bournemouth: Doku out, predicted lineup and team news (23.08.2026)
Jeremy Doku is ruled out for at least two weeks with a calf injury as Manchester City begin their Premier League title bid against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
All Blacks stun Springboks 33-16 at Ellis Park
The All Blacks stunned world champions South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park, scoring five tries to one and claiming their largest-ever win at the venue.
De Zerbi admits he knew Tottenham had issue before Brentford loss
Roberto De Zerbi revealed he knew last week Tottenham were not ready for Brentford after a 3-0 Premier League opening defeat, blaming poor physical condition.
Seaman: Liverpool can challenge Arsenal for Premier League title
David Seaman has named Liverpool as the surprise team most likely to stop Arsenal winning back-to-back Premier League titles, citing their quality in depth.
Rangers target Kim Min-Su faces military service hurdle
Rangers target Kim Min-Su faces 18 months of mandatory South Korean military service, with exemption possible only via Asian Games gold or an Olympic medal.
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