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• Bruno Fernandes crowned PFA Player of the Year after record-breaking season for Man United... and he's one of just TWO stars outside Arsenal and Man City in the Team of the Year25 August 2026, 8:18 pm
  Bruno Fernandes has been named the PFA Players' Player of the Year after a landmark 2025-26 campaign in which the Manchester United captain broke the Premier League record for most assists.
  
• Man United youngster Chido Obi Martin linked with loan move to Europe, Red Devils land Carlos Baleba while Nottingham Forest close in on Liam Delap deal: WINDOW WATCH25 August 2026, 8:17 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...
  
• Chelsea's summer clear-out continues as Blues close in on agreeing staggering £115MILLION double sale of strikers Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson25 August 2026, 7:49 pm
  Chelsea have agreed a staggering £50million sale Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest.
  
• Stars hit the red carpet at the PFA Awards: Bruno Fernandes is joined by WAG as Declan Rice leads FIVE Arsenal players in attendance with football world descending on Manchester for bash25 August 2026, 7:32 pm
  A plethora of key figures within English football have all descended upon Manchester ahead of Tuesday night's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Awards.
  
• McBurnie deserves a second chance in a Scotland shirt25 August 2026, 6:56 pm
  There was never any realistic prospect of Oli McBurnie going to the World Cup with Scotland earlier this summer.
  
• Man United COMPLETE £70m signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton - as Michael Carrick looks to bolster midfield after Hull horror show on Premier League opening day25 August 2026, 4:38 pm
  Manchester United have announced the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a £70million deal.
  
• Revealed: Chelsea's Spygate threat at Cobham HQ after two unknowns caught walking past training, Cristiano Ronaldo's set-piece analyst joins Blues and what really happened with Enzo Fernandez after Fulham win - CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL25 August 2026, 4:18 pm
  CHELSEA CONFIDENTIAL: There is a secret entrance to the training ground. Only certain people know it is there, this doorway which takes you down a passage surrounded by foliage.
  
• Man United Confidential: Joshua Zirkzee will leave United with Aston Villa and Serie A duo circling, why Amazon documentary is doubling stars' workload and how club have slashed Old Trafford beer queues this season25 August 2026, 4:11 pm
  MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: The 25-year-old Dutchman made just five starts in all competitions last season and was an unused substitute at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
  
• Leicester are feeling the full impact of the Russell Martin effect - just like Rangers did 12 months ago25 August 2026, 4:02 pm
  Ten years ago, Leicester City were flying high after being crowned champions of the English Premier League.
  
• What's next for Ollie Watkins and Aston Villa: TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals last week's summit with Unai Emery, why he could still sign new contract and Villa's targets to replace star striker if he goes to Saudi25 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  Though this row might have been handled differently by both sides, it has not come from a clear blue sky. Daily Mail Sport looks at how we got here and what might happen next.
  
• Chelsea write to fans to urge them to stop singing 'f*** the Pope and the IRA' after chant was aired against at Fulham25 August 2026, 3:50 pm
  Chelsea are to write to fans - and warn them of potential bans - after a section of the club's support launched into a sectarian chant at their 3-2 win at Fulham .
  
• Why Tottenham's new £85m signing wants to be called Savio not Savinho... as boss Roberto De Zerbi tells new man the area he must improve25 August 2026, 3:43 pm
  Roberto De Zerbi hailed Savinho among the world's best one-on-one dribblers and told Tottenham's new signing it was now time to add goals to his game.
  
• Bruno Fernandes 'needs to keep his mouth shut', says Man United legend Paul Scholes - as he also demands Harry Maguire explain bizarre 'hug' on team-mate before Hull goal25 August 2026, 12:05 pm
  Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has criticised Bruno Fernandes' post-match comments after United's opening-day loss to Hull at the weekend.
  
• How the Owens fell in love with horse racing: former England star Michael and daughter Gemma take us on a tour of their luxurious Cheshire stables... as former Love Island star bids to make it as a professional jockey25 August 2026, 11:40 am
  Racing is also now a family affair for the Owen family, with Gemma looking to make her way in the sport. With dad Michael, she shows Daily Mail Sport around the luxurious Manor House Stables.
  
• Why Chelsea's 'JPMorgan' front three have a huge advantage over title rivals after flying start at Fulham - and the clue that Mike Penders is creeping closer to starting place after Robert Sanchez howlers, writes KIERAN GILL25 August 2026, 11:21 am
  Cole Palmer twisted and turned Antonee Robinson until Fulham's left back resembled a pretzel at times. Palmer brought the mustard even when Alvaro Arbeloa doubled up on him.