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• Chelsea vs Brighton - Premier League LIVE: Cole Palmer extends Blues' lead with wonderful goal after Seagulls threaten comeback - plus updates from other 2pm games30 August 2026, 2:36 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Chelsea's clash with Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, plus updates from other 2pm matches.
  
• Manchester United vs Ipswich - Premier League LIVE: Michael Carrick's side seek to bounce back from embarrassing opening weekend defeat30 August 2026, 2:28 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Ipswich at Old Trafford.
  
• Everton agree £9.4m deal for Kenny Tete as Spurs agree deal for Iliman Ndiaye, Jesus set for Barca... and Emi Martinez completes Chelsea move: WINDOW WATCH30 August 2026, 1:48 pm
  There are just three days left of the transfer window and it's sure to be busy as several clubs look to make big signings before 11pm on Tuesday. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Gabriel Jesus set for Arsenal exit with Barcelona closing in on cut-price £8.6m deal for striker30 August 2026, 1:47 pm
  Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is set for a late move to Barcelona, who are closing in on a cut-price deal worth around £8.6million.
  
• Enzo Fernandez LEFT OUT of Chelsea squad to face Brighton: Wantaway star dropped by Xabi Alonso for second-straight match - as Blues boss insists he is doing what's 'best for the club' amid Man City's £100m interest30 August 2026, 1:00 pm
  Enzo Fernandez has been omitted from Chelsea's matchday squad for the second time in just four days, as speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge intensifies amid Manchester City's interest.
  
• Chelsea complete £7.5m Emiliano Martinez signing: Argentina star handed immediate START as he vows to help the Blues 'win titles' after sealing move from Aston Villa30 August 2026, 12:30 pm
  Martinez is understood to be eligible to immediately represent Chelsea against Brighton today, with sources telling Daily Mail Sport that the goalkeeper was registered before the deadline.
  
• How Arsenal overhauled their academy to produce a new wave of world-class Hale End talent: The two experts leading aggressive recruitment, the Folarin Balogun template and fighting back when rivals poach their top young stars30 August 2026, 12:15 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: With a new hierarchy in place headed up by Per Mertesacker's replacement Pascal de Maesschalck, the Gunners are looking to reassert their status as an academy goldmine.
  
• Are you watching Joe Cole? High-flying Hull win second straight Premier League game with victory at Coventry after being written off by pundit - as jubilant fans joke about winning the title following perfect start30 August 2026, 11:15 am
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT THE CBS ARENA: Two games, two wins, joint-top of the Premier League . Not bad for a club mocked openly by Joe Cole and written off by most as relegation certainties.
  
• Don't go, Gakpo! Virgil van Dijk urges Liverpool team-mate to stay as Man City step up talks over £85m move30 August 2026, 11:11 am
  The Dutch winger, who has started both of Liverpool's first Premier League games, is close to switching Merseyside for Manchester with clubs in talks over a deal worth around £85million.
  
• Tottenham agree £60m deal for Everton star Iliman Ndiaye - with Richarlison in line for £35m return to the Toffees30 August 2026, 11:00 am
  As reported by Daily Mail Sport last week, Tottenham opened discussions last week when it became apparent Cody Gakpo would opt to join Man City if Liverpool agreed to sell.
  
• Everton owners decide to KEEP Harrison Armstrong... a day after travelling fans threatened to 'riot' if 19-year-old was sold30 August 2026, 9:28 am
  Everton owners The Friedkin Group have now pulled the plug on the deal following fan reaction during their 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.
  
• Premier League official 'suspended over inappropriate behaviour with a woman amid investigation into £110k-a-year official'30 August 2026, 9:07 am
  A Premier League linesman has reportedly been suspended after being accused of inappropriate behaviour with a woman.
  
• Liverpool were haunted by the same old problems against Nottingham Forest - and Andoni Iraola may find Anfield an impatient crowd as he struggles to find the antidote, writes LEWIS STEELE30 August 2026, 6:00 am
  LEWIS STEELE AT ANFIELD: Oliver Glasner, like Sean Dyche last season and Nuno Espirito Santo the year before, has rocked up at Anfield and exposed Liverpool's vulnerabilities.
  
• Inside Man United's midfield muddle: The tight transfer budget that has allowed rivals to leave them behind, the truth behind Aurelien Tchouameni links and is Carlos Baleba the man to fix Michael Carrick's problem?30 August 2026, 1:00 am
  CHRIS WHEELER: After a summer in which a midfield rebuild has been the focus of United's transfer activity, it was an inauspicious start to say the least.
  
• Cody Gakpo wants Man City move: Liverpool star rejects Spurs in favour of Etihad switch with clubs working to strike agreement in deal worth £85MILLION29 August 2026, 11:13 pm
  Liverpool are clear that they want two to sign two more forward players before they contemplate letting go of the Dutchman, who is contracted until 2030 after signing a long-term extension last year.