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• Wayne Rooney names the Man United star Michael Carrick 'cannot rely on' - and reveals his fears for 'too small' midfield which will cost them in the Premier League this season18 August 2026, 1:25 pm
  Wayne Rooney has named the player that Manchester United 'can't rly on' heading into the new season during the first episode of his new Red Devils-centric podcast. 
  
• Think you're a true fan, know your Premier League legends or top-flight history? Put your knowledge to the test and play Daily Mail Sport's new and exclusive games all season long18 August 2026, 1:08 pm
  As teams chase glory or simply bid to avoid relegation, Daily Mail Sport is handing YOU the chance to get in on the action with FOUR brilliant, exclusive new games to play this season.
  
• Premier League giants Chelsea take bizarre decision to RENAME top academy teams as Cobham Next Gen18 August 2026, 1:03 pm
  From the start of the new season, Chelsea's Under-21s and Under-19s will play under the unified name in the Premier League 2 and the UEFA Under-19 Youth League.
  
• Newcastle complete £29.5m signing of Amar Dedic as new Toon boss Matthias Jaissle reunites with former star: WINDOW WATCH18 August 2026, 12:43 pm
  Newcastle United have signed Bosnia and Herzegovina international Amar Dedic from Benfica for £29.5million on a five-year deal.
  
• New £18m Chelsea signing's girlfriend breaks down in tears as she reveals turmoil at prospect of leaving influencer career behind in Madrid to move to London18 August 2026, 12:10 pm
  The mysteriously named influencer Pawgli, who has been dating the footballer since November last year, broke down in tears in one video.
  
• Inside story of Aston Villa's summer: Why club dug heels in with Arsenal over Morgan Rogers, the Alejandro Garnacho loan explained, new £38m sponsor deals boosting the 'brand', the Villa Park revamp gamble and deals that could still be done18 August 2026, 11:55 am
  TOM COLLOMOSSE: Aston Villa may have lost several key men from their march to European glory but at least the guy who made it all happen is still in place.
  
• Revealed: Jose Mourinho's four Real Madrid 'untouchables' - as Trent Alexander-Arnold faces battle to nail down right back spot18 August 2026, 9:42 am
  They have bolstered their squad with six signings, including the £120million capture of winger Yan Diomande, who Liverpool had targeted, from RB Leipzig.
  
• Dressing room camera footage of Jack Wilshere's sweary half-time team talk goes viral, with fans wowed by his inspirational leadership that took Luton from 3-1 down to win 4-318 August 2026, 9:38 am
  The League One club have shared dressing room footage from their trip to Reading on Saturday, which saw the Hatters recover from 3-1 down to win 4-3.
  
• 'Every f***ing meeting, it's my name': Revealed: The explosive row with Kyle Walker that left Pep Guardiola in tears and ended captain's Man City career18 August 2026, 9:33 am
  The 96-cap England international left City on loan for AC Milan in January 2025, bringing an end to eight years at the Etihad Stadium.
  
• 'I'm divorced from the most beautiful woman on our planet - I love her unbelievably!': Pep Guardiola's breakdown in front of Man City players about secret split from his wife revealed in new doc18 August 2026, 8:56 am
  JACK GAUGHAN: While presiding over a wretched stretch of nine defeats in 12 games, the Catalan dug deep into his soul in an attempt to shock City players into action.
  
• Premier League new-boys Ipswich are monitoring their players' URINE after training ground undergoes £30m upgrade18 August 2026, 7:54 am
  Ipswich will look to go as far as regularly monitoring their players' urine in a bid to gain a competitive edge, with the club unveiling some of the key upgrades made on their new £30million training facility. 
  
• 'If we fail, it won't be Sergej's fault... I'll stand by him': Hull City owner ACUN ILICALI's promise to boss Jakirovic, a recruitment 'disaster' he's desperate to avoid and his masterplan for transfer window 'that will decide Hull's next five years'18 August 2026, 4:29 am
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: Ilicali is tackling the question 'Will you be tempted to sack your manager if you are bottom of the Premier League at Christmas?' when Jakirovic walks in.
  
• Forced hugs, dressing room tirades and the moment the Man City hierarchy began to lose faith: Pep Guardiola bares his soul in new Amazon Prime docuseries, writes JACK GAUGHAN - and it's clear to see why boss knew change was necessary17 August 2026, 11:04 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: Even when signing his final new contract in November 2024, Pep Guardiola knew that change would soon be necessary at Manchester City .
  
• Liverpool unlikely to pursue PSG's Ibrahim Mbaye, Guglielmo Vicario jets in to Turin as Tottenham agree deal with Juventus... and Rodri closes in on four-year Barcelona contract: WINDOW WATCH17 August 2026, 10:29 pm
  the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Rodri lands in Barcelona ahead of £65.4m move from Man City and declares 'we're going for everything that comes our way'17 August 2026, 10:01 pm
  SIMON JONES: Rodri will sign a four-year contract until 2030, just a month after he captained Spain to World Cup glory. After a seven-year spell with City, he will now return to his homeland.