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• Xabi Alonso refuses to rule out Enzo Fernandez exit with Chelsea set to demand MORE than £120m asking price for star man after Man City missed transfer deadline20 August 2026, 9:55 pm
  KIERAN GILL: Fernandez is still the subject of interest from Manchester City , but that has yet to lead to a formal bid from Enzo Maresca 's side.
  
• No ego, refreshingly candid and the polar opposite of Oliver Glasner: This is what I learned from Pierre Sage's brilliant first press conference as Crystal Palace boss - from his tactical 'three pillars' to transfer clues on Sarr, Wharton and more20 August 2026, 9:37 pm
  Palace's press suite has benefitted from a summer refurbishment. Not only have the plastic chairs been replaced by rows of leather seating, there is also a new man in the hotseat.
  
• Juventus star faces missing start of the new football season after a FAN two-foot tackled and injured his hero in pitch invasion gone wrong20 August 2026, 9:19 pm
  As part of the tradition of the match, fans typically invade the pitch during the latter stages of the event, which is billed as a family friendly celebration.
  
• Liverpool expected to make improved offer for Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh after £50m bid was rejected - with club still locked in talks with PSG in deal for Bradley Barcola20 August 2026, 9:05 pm
  Liverpool are expected to make an improved offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh after having a £50m bid rejected. 
  
• PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS: Our experts pick which side will win title, who will go down, biggest flop and best new signing ahead of the new season20 August 2026, 8:50 pm
  It's been a long 12 weeks since the final day of the 2025-26 season but football fans can finally rejoice - the Premier League is back. 
  
• Man United progressing in Carlos Baleba talks with Brighton, Aston Villa table Ollie Watkins contract offer amid Saudi interest, and Man City see Adam Wharton enquiry rebuffed: WINDOW WATCH20 August 2026, 8:41 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...
  
• Matthias Jaissle urges Newcastle players to shut out 'negativity' following mass exodus of stars this summer - as new Toon boss says he 'doesn't care' about concerns over his lack of Premier League experience20 August 2026, 6:40 pm
  Matthias Jaissle has told his players to shut out the 'negativity' around Newcastle United ahead of their season opener against Liverpool.
  
• Man United boss Michael Carrick says it is 'ridiculous' to suggest they have an easy start against Hull and Ipswich - and plays down talk of a Premier League title challenge20 August 2026, 5:46 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Carrick says it's 'ridiculous' to suggest United have been handed an easy start to the season - and admits it's asking a lot for his team to be considered title challengers.
  
• Ultimate team-by-team guide to the new Premier League season: Where YOUR club will finish, the big transfers who could change everything and the stars for your Fantasy Football picks20 August 2026, 5:31 pm
  The Premier League gets underway on Friday as champions Arsenal host Frank Lampard's newly promoted Coventry City.
  
• Premier League captains agree to continue taking the knee TWICE per season - despite most WSL sides stopping the anti-racism gesture20 August 2026, 5:15 pm
  EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: Premier League players will again take the knee following a discussion between club captains, Daily Mail Sport understands.
  
• TNT Sport bosses left bemused by Joe Cole after pundit bizarrely claimed Hull City have arrived in the Premier League 'through the back door' and he snubbed call to cover opening game vs Man United20 August 2026, 5:03 pm
  EXCLUSIVE: The former Chelsea and England man has triggered outrage in East Yorkshire thanks to comments he made with former West Ham team-mate Carlton Cole.
  
• Inside story of Liverpool's summer: The buzzword in pre-season, a new vibe on the training ground, players stepping up behind the scenes and the problems that still need solving as Andoni Iraola era begins this weekend20 August 2026, 4:06 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: If everything falls into place for Liverpool, they can win the Premier League this season. The problem, however, is that there might be too many 'ifs', 'buts' and 'maybes'.
  
• Hungry like the wolf? Celtic's new Colombian superstar was playing in the Portuguese district leagues just four years ago ... now he's helping himself to goals in the Champions League20 August 2026, 4:02 pm
  The job of the individual who selects the music to match the mood inside a football ground isn't always as easy as people make it out to be.
  
• Arsenal fans may wonder what Bruno Guimaraes is all about: £75m star is a rare talent but can look stuck in second gear, has a curious 'shovelling' technique and superhero syndrome, writes CRAIG HOPE20 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: There will be a moment when Arsenal fans wonder what, exactly, they have signed in Bruno Guimaraes. He's as unique a footballer as you will find.
  
• American soccer prodigy, 16, appears to get PUNCHED by Lionel Messi's teammate in violent end to MLS game20 August 2026, 1:56 pm
  American soccer starlet Cavan Sullivan appeared to get punched in the face by an Inter Miami player during a controversial end to their MLS game on Wednesday night.