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• Why Spurs were BULLIED by Brentford: Inexperienced youngsters exposed, a pre-season tour that has caused Roberto De Zerbi a major headache and the surprising Sandro Tonali problem23 August 2026, 11:04 am
  MATT BARLOW: Brentford simply bullied Spurs. They might easily have scored more, missed a penalty and in Mamadou Sangare had the best of the summer signings.
  
• New season, new hairstyle for Haaland! Man City star Erling chops off iconic long hair and shows off new look ahead of Premier League campaign23 August 2026, 10:47 am
  He teased the new trim in a short Instagram video on Sunday morning and fans will get to see it in all its glory as City take on Bournemouth in their Premier League opener.
  
• Man United flop Paul Pogba slashes price of £3.95m mansion in England - complete with indoor football pitch - just as his contract is torn up at Monaco23 August 2026, 10:21 am
  The former Manchester United midfielder has knocked £450,000 off the original asking price of £3.95million following struggles to offload the luxurious residence.
  
• England's worst-behaved footballer is set to LEAVE the country: Championship manager confirms move to Italy is imminent for star after headbutting, biting and racism shame23 August 2026, 9:45 am
  In October 2024, he was handed an eight-game ban for biting Blackburn's Owen Beck on the neck the previous month in a 0-0 derby draw at Deepdale.
  
• Alan Shearer hits out at 'dreadful' Man United and claims Michael Carrick's side are 'not fit' after dismal opening day defeat by Hull City - as legend pinpoints the area stars 'offered nothing'23 August 2026, 7:34 am
  The manner of United's defeat has caused alarm among fans and pundits, with Shearer offering a withering verdict on the BBC's flagship football show on Saturday night.
  
• Scottish FA supremo Craig Mulholland is determined to steer the game on a path to success and sustainability by helping clubs grow with youth in mind22 August 2026, 9:44 pm
  Craig Mulholland is determined to leave a positive legacy by shaping the future of youth development in Scotland after being appointed as the SFA's chief football officer.
  
• Xabi Alonso backs 'world class' Cole Palmer to return to form this season and refuses to confirm if Robert Sanchez will be his starting keeper22 August 2026, 9:30 pm
  Xabi Alonso is determined to unlock the 'world class' side of Cole Palmer after Chelsea's playmaker suffered his first injury-plagued season to the detriment of his club.
  
• Enzo Maresca admits Manchester City urgently need to find a 'new Rodri' this summer - as race to complete deals before Deadline Day heats up22 August 2026, 9:30 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN: The Spain captain left for Barcelona last week, with City expected to wrap up a deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi during the transfer window.
  
• DUNDEE UTD 0 DUNDEE 2: Clinical Dark Blues take the derby bragging rights at Tannadice22 August 2026, 9:21 pm
  It would be easy to call this a tale of two missiles.
  
• Carlos Baleba to undergo Man United medical TODAY as Crystal Palace slap down Jean-Philippe Mateta enquiry and Aston Villa agree terms with free agent Leon Goretzka: WINDOW WATCH22 August 2026, 9:01 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.
  
• Jean-Philippe Mateta goes to war with Crystal Palace: Wantaway striker takes his club to FIFA over claims the final months of his contract should be void22 August 2026, 8:46 pm
  Mateta's case was heard by an independent tribunal under the Premier League's rules and he subsequently went to Fifa, but they ruled that overruling the contract is not within their jurisdiction.
  
• Roberto De Zerbi warns big-spending Tottenham need time and must improve 'physical condition' and 'organisation' - as boss apologises after crushing loss to Brentford22 August 2026, 8:29 pm
  De Zerbi admitted Spurs did not 'fight in the right way', 'lost too many duels' and 'made a lot of mistakes'. He also claimed they must improve in their 'physical condition' and 'organisation'
  
• Gianni Infantino defies FIFA vice-president request to stay away from youth tournament amid backlash to World Cup sell off plan22 August 2026, 7:35 pm
  The letter from Montagliani, who is also a FIFA vice-president, comes with Infantino still coming under fire over his now scrapped plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup.
  
• Brentford 3-0 Tottenham: This was as comprehensive as defeats come. Roberto De Zerbi's men were outplayed and unable to cope with their slick hosts, writes MATT BARLOW22 August 2026, 7:32 pm
  MATT BARLOW AT THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM: Amid so much change, some things remain the same. And there is still nothing quite like a trip to Brentford in the Premier League.
  
• Premier League RECAP: New season, same old Tottenham! Brentford win 3-0 even miss a penalty against new-look Spurs as Roberto De Zerbi is schooled by Keith Andrews22 August 2026, 7:02 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for all the action from a dramatic first Saturday of the 2026-27 Premier League season.