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Sky Sports pundits make their MNF predictions for the season: Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher are torn on Man United and Liverpool and name the 'best signing by a mile'24 August 2026, 11:33 pm
Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher's competitive sides came out once more on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football as they made their annual Premier League predictions at the start of the season. -
Revealed: Ollie Watkins returned to Aston Villa to apologise to team-mates for missing Brighton defeat as Saudi move draws closer - and Villans begin talks with AC Milan over Rafael Leao24 August 2026, 11:01 pm
Villa boss Emery hinted that Watkins - had been reluctant to play in their Premier League opener on Sunday. -
Xabi Alonso urges Robert Sanchez to 'relax and carry on' after Chelsea goalkeeper endured a nightmare Premier League opener at Fulham24 August 2026, 10:51 pm
Towards the end of this first victory for Alonso, Sanchez was fortunate that Antonee Robinson lacked the accuracy to lob him for an equaliser after he had charged out. -
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli closes on £55m move to Saudi Arabia... as Al-Hilal plot double swoop from Premier League24 August 2026, 10:42 pm
Turkish club Galatasaray made a £38.5million bid for Martinelli earlier this month but the 25-year-old would not consider a move to Istanbul. -
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill on the brink of a unique piece of history... by managing in the Champions League 22 YEARS after his last crack at the European elite24 August 2026, 10:41 pm
Even now, 10 months after it was first announced in a jaw-dropping late-night statement, there remains something faintly surreal at Martin O'Neill being front and centre stage with Celtic once more. -
Nottingham Forest in talks with Chelsea over move for Liam Delap - after forward was left out of Blues squad for win over Fulham24 August 2026, 10:40 pm
The former Ipswich man was not part of the squad for Chelsea's 3-2 Premier League win at Craven Cottage and Daily Mail Sport reported last week that the club are willing to listen to offers for him. -
How failed Hearts manager Ian Cathro became a renaissance man with one of France's most illustrious clubs24 August 2026, 10:35 pm
Only a few weeks ago, Ian Cathro was back in Glasgow when Rangers took on his Saint-Etienne side in a pre-season friendly at Ibrox. -
Aston Villa contact Milan over Rafael Leao, Forest set for talks over Chelsea's Liam Delap... and Man City reach £34m agreement on Allan Elias: WINDOW WATCH24 August 2026, 10:34 pm
It's that time of the year again - 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. -
Carlos Baleba passes Man United medical ahead of £70m move as Old Trafford chiefs monitor Barcelona star Alejandro Balde24 August 2026, 10:31 pm
SIMON JONES: The agreement for the Cameroon midfielder, 22, is made up of a £65m guaranteed payment plus £5m in bonuses. -
Fulham vs Chelsea - Premier League RECAP: All the reaction as Xabi Alonso gets Blues reign off to a winning start - but leaky defence causes new boss a headache24 August 2026, 10:18 pm
Relive Daily Mail Sport's coverage of the west London derby as Chelsea beat Fulham in an entertaining affair at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. -
Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Of all the signings big-spending Blues have made, they've forgotten to recruit a new goalkeeper - writes OLIVER HOLT... but with Cole Palmer, the Premier League title is possible24 August 2026, 10:11 pm
OLIVER HOLT: The title? Chelsea's defence will have to improve but anything is possible if Palmer can stay fit and play like this. -
Fulham 2-3 Chelsea - PLAYER RATINGS: Who got top marks from Blues' dazzling attacking trio? Which Cottagers star impressed? And how did Robert Sanchez fare?24 August 2026, 9:33 pm
KIERAN GILL AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Xabi Alonso's Chelsea reign got off to a winning start with a 3-2 victory at west-London rivals Fulham. -
MAYO FC UNCOVERED: There is more than one football team to get excited about in Mayo, here is the inside track on the green and red soccer side ready to make waves on the national stage24 August 2026, 9:08 pm
The bunting and flags may never come down but there exists an opportunity for Mayo FC to harness all that giddiness as they begin their own journey. -
FIFA legends turn on Gianni Infantino: Football greats tell president 'enough is enough' in bombshell joint-statement - hours after Cristiano Ronaldo's awkward encounter with under-fire boss24 August 2026, 8:19 pm
Pressure is continuing to mount on the under-fire FIFA president with high-profile current and former footballers now making formal statements for him to stand down. -
Manchester City join the race for Cody Gakpo: Citizens contact Liverpool star's representatives over surprise move with Tottenham circling - after agreeing £34m move for Brazilian youngster Allan24 August 2026, 8:03 pm
Liverpool have still to receive a formal approach from rival clubs for Cody Gakpo despite Man City joining Spurs by sounding out his representatives over a move.