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• How Premier League clubs are exploiting their most loyal fans - the season ticket tricks used by Chelsea and Man United, the subtle ways 'old-school' supporters are being swapped out for tourists, 'hospitality' rip-offs and why the worst is yet to come24 September 2026, 12:15 pm
  Daily Mail Sport has spoken to insiders across the Premier League and beyond, industry experts and supporters to uncover how the modern-day fan is being exploited - and why the worst is yet to come...
  
• Liverpool outcast Harvey Elliott accused of being overweight by brutal Spanish press as he fights for fitness at Valencia after a nightmare year24 September 2026, 12:07 pm
  Harvey Elliott has been accused of being 'well overweight for his physique' by the Spanish press after enduring a difficult start to his loan spell at Valencia.
  
• Ivan Toney's assault court case adjourned: England World Cup striker to appear in court next week over incident in upmarket London nightclub24 September 2026, 12:05 pm
  The 30-year-old, who plays for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm on July 31 following an incident in a Soho nightclub on December 6.
  
• Andy Carroll's Liverpool hell: Former star wanted to FAIL his Anfield medical and 'almost cried' at his unveiling - before his life spiralled out of control with boozy strip club and casino nights out24 September 2026, 11:32 am
  Carroll, 37, became the Reds' record signing when he joined for £35million in January 2011 from Newcastle, making 58 appearances and scoring 11 goals for the club across two seasons.
  
• Why Jurgen Klopp is ready to revive German football: Liverpool legend has found his mojo and is already ripping up the rulebook - now, his old club will hope he can kickstart Florian Wirtz's career24 September 2026, 10:09 am
  With his old pet peeve of international bosses overworking his Liverpool players during the international window, Klopp has opted for a different approach.
  
• Wayne Rooney reveals his Jewish roots after discovering his grandmother's Polish heritage and taking his sons to Auschwitz24 September 2026, 9:46 am
  The former England captain, 40, is starring in a new £10million fly-on-the-wall show, The Real Rooneys, which was filmed last year for Disney+.
  
• Wayne Rooney hits out at Benjamin Sesko for wearing 'little stupid shinpads' as Man United legend questions striker's shin injury in brutal takedown24 September 2026, 6:37 am
  £72million striker Benjamin Sesko has been under fire from United's all time top goal scorer, Wayne Rooney, for sitting out the club's 1-1 draw away at Fulham with a shin injury.
  
• 'I'm not doing it for the money': Wayne Rooney reveals why he is pursuing punditry career after impressive World Cup BBC stint - and admits he may never return to the dugout again24 September 2026, 6:21 am
  Rooney is now an established Match of Day pundit and impressed with his forthright views during the summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  
• Stars DO care about playing for England: Jarrad Branthwaite defends Declan Rice, Cole Palmer and Co after five dropouts cast shadow over start of Thomas Tuchel's post-World Cup mission24 September 2026, 6:12 am
  TARA ANSON-WALSH AT ST GEORGE'S PARK: Cole Palmer, Declan Rice and Tino Livramento are among the absentees, along with Man United duo Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo.
  
• Anthony Gordon says England can't EVER control games like Spain and must play to our strengths - because he's seen keeping possession 'is not in English DNA' after Barcelona transfer24 September 2026, 6:10 am
  Tuchel received widespread criticism, particularly over his comments that keeping the ball is not within England's 'DNA', amid complaints about his negative tactics.
  
• Man United reveal how much money they've SAVED with sacked boss Ruben Amorim taking over at AC Milan - as they try to rake in more cash by selling bits of the pitch for £125!24 September 2026, 1:19 am
  The club's revenue is up from their previous record of £666.5m in the prior year, despite the lack of European football last season.
  
• Alan Shearer and Graeme Souness back Flutter UKI's £500k Cash4Clubs fund with five grassroots clubs to be selected for huge £10k pot this year23 September 2026, 11:37 pm
  The flagship funding programme will help 225 community sports organisations in the UK and Ireland with two months to apply for grants of £2,000; with £10,000 grants also available.
  
• Kris Boyd backs 'mature' Hull star Oli McBurnie to lead the line for Pocognoli's new-look Scotland23 September 2026, 9:52 pm
  Former Scotland striker Kris Boyd reckons Oli McBurnie should be the man to lead the line for the national team in the upcoming Nations League quadruple-header.
  
• I knocked back Mourinho and shared a pizza with Henry... stepping up to international level doesn't faze me, says well-travelled Binks23 September 2026, 9:50 pm
  Asked to describe the journey which has taken him to the brink of full international recognition with Scotland, Luis Binks smiles and answers with three words. Nice. Weird. Random.
  
• PREMIER LEAGUE REPORT CARD - PART ONE: Arsenal begin the defence of their crown, Brighton and Brentford are the surprise standouts and faltering Fulham remain winless - so what grades will they get?23 September 2026, 9:40 pm
  The international break is upon us, calling a brief halt to a thrilling new Premier League campaign. Daily Mail Sport have compiled report cards for all 20 sides so far. Here are the first ten.