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• Inside story of Arsenal's summer: How Martin Odegaard got back to his best, how 'warrior' Bruno Guimaraes has been welcomed into the club and Mikel Arteta's new vision for how his team will play21 August 2026, 1:00 am
  There is a different feel around Arsenal this summer. Having finally got the Premier League monkey off their backs, there is a palpable sense of confidence and optimism.
  
• 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, 11:25 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.
  
• 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, 11:02 pm
  Liverpool are expected to make an improved offer for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh after having a £50m bid rejected. 
  
• Vrancken admits Hearts will need almost perfect performance to avoid another Euro exit20 August 2026, 10:54 pm
  Wouter Vrancken admits his Hearts team will need an almost perfect performance in Austria next week if they are to reach the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.
  
• McInnes demands improvements as ropey Rangers toil to narrow first leg win over Czechs20 August 2026, 10:50 pm
  Rangers boss Derek McInnes admits his team will need to show a major improvement if they are to clinch a place in the group stage of the UEFA Conference League.
  
• Alfred Johansson proud of his side but knows Motherwell will learn the hard way from defeat to Freiburg20 August 2026, 10:47 pm
  Motherwell boss Alfred Johansson admitted his side 'learned the hard way' as they went down 3-1 to Freiburg in the Europa Conference League
  
• MOTHERWELL 1 FREIBURG 3: Brave Steelmen are eventually undone by German giants20 August 2026, 10:46 pm
  'Write your name in history, go further than those before you' read the banner which greeted the players on to the field at Fir Park last night.
  
• RANGERS 1 JABLONEC 0: Ryan Naderi nets to nick a narrow lead but Ibrox men remain so unconvincing20 August 2026, 10:43 pm
  After taking a step forward with an emphatic victory over St Mirren in the Premier Sports Cup last weekend
  
• 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, 10:39 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...
  
• HEARTS 2 RAPID VIENNA 2: Wilson's wonder strike has Tynecastle in raptures but Gorgie men are pegged back for draw20 August 2026, 10:27 pm
  Hearts' hopes of avoiding the ignominy of being knocked out of three different European competitions in the space of six weeks at the start of the season are in the balance.
  
• TNT Sport bosses 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 - as Tigers owner hits back20 August 2026, 10:02 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.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.