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• Aston Villa vs Arsenal - Premier League LIVE: Emi Buendia hits the crossbar for the hosts early on in a cagey first half31 August 2026, 7:57 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Villa Park.
  
• Oliver Sorensen and Joel van den Berg emerge as late transfer targets as Celtic seek to beat the clock ahead of looming deadline31 August 2026, 7:54 pm
  Celtic are aiming to beat the clock with a flurry of late signings ahead of this week's transfer deadlines.
  
• Sir Alex Ferguson enters Old Trafford with his lower left leg in a protective boot - as legendary ex-Manchester United manager arrives for their Premier League clash against Ipswich Town31 August 2026, 7:39 pm
  Sir Alex Ferguson is at Old Trafford to give his support to his beloved Manchester United, but is doing so injured.
  
• Richarlison insists he won't allow 'other people' to decide his future as he posts angry statement on social media amid Everton and Tottenham transfer saga31 August 2026, 7:23 pm
  Tottenham striker Richarlison has cast doubt on a potential move to Everton after posting a cryptic message on social media insisting he will not let anyone else decide his future. 
  
• Man United's left-back dilemma: Why they wanted to wait a year before revamping defence, the three targets on radar in last-minute push to challenge Luke Shaw and the steep asking price that's put Lewis Hall out of reach... for now31 August 2026, 7:22 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: Luke Shaw has had a bumpy start to the new campaign. On Sunday, he was left trailing in Abdul Fatawu's wake as the Ipswich winger set up the opening goal for Leif Davis.
  
• Man City agree £65m deal for Iliman Ndiaye, Tottenham enquire after Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk - and Cody Gakpo is STAYING at Liverpool: WINDOW WATCH31 August 2026, 7:20 pm
  The transfer window closes tomorrow and it's sure to be a busy last few hours as several clubs look to make big signings before 11pm. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• What Tottenham are set to miss out on as the outrageously gifted Iliman Ndiaye opts for Man City - and why Everton star would have fixed Roberto De Zerbi's revamped front line31 August 2026, 7:15 pm
  MATT BARLOW: After accepting defeat in pursuit of Cody Gakpo and picking up the bill from Tottenham's transfer strategy summit, De Zerbi emerged with Ndiaye in his sights.
  
• Lionel Messi retires from Argentina duty: 39-year-old bows out after defeat in World Cup final by Spain - just a few weeks after his father passed away31 August 2026, 7:11 pm
  Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football following Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final to Spain last month.
  
• European football legend, 38, has lucrative Saudi contract worth £85m ripped up31 August 2026, 6:18 pm
  The veteran forward had joined on a free transfer from fellow Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad, who he had signed for from Real Madrid back in 2023.
  
• Youth development reached crisis point a long time ago... continuing down the same path is simply not an option31 August 2026, 6:07 pm
  Amid all the intrigue and excitement which comes along when a new Scotland manager is unveiled, it's easy to lose sight of where we're at as a footballing nation.
  
• Man United open talks with Bruno Fernandes over new deal - with star man's £220,000-a-week contract set to expire next summer31 August 2026, 5:50 pm
  The 31-year-old again underlined his importance on Sunday by scoring a hat-trick and adding an assist in the 5-2 win over Ipswich.
  
• Liverpool complete £123m Bradley Barcola deal: Reds finally get their man as French star joins from PSG after window-long pursuit31 August 2026, 5:15 pm
  Liverpool have confirmed the £123million signing of Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain.
  
• The inside story of how Liverpool signed Bradley Barcola, the £120m game-changer who 'ticks all the boxes' for Andoni Iraola: The PSG stand-off, beating Arsenal and why they aren't finished spending yet31 August 2026, 4:54 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Bradley Barcola is a game-changer for Andoni Iraola, who has been waiting patiently for a flashy new winger to bill as the Mohamed Salah replacement.
  
• Cody Gakpo's move to Manchester City is OFF as Liverpool struggle to secure replacements31 August 2026, 4:45 pm
  Cody Gakpo's move to Manchester City is off as Liverpool are struggling to secure a replacement.
  
• Premier League clubs have been embarrassing in the transfer window this summer, why Liverpool would be crazy to sell Cody Gakpo and Kobbie Mainoo must silence critics: IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend31 August 2026, 4:41 pm
  Jackson didn't do overly well at Bayern, where he didn't play much. Delap bombed at Chelsea where he scored once in the league. Yet Chelsea have moved both players on at significant profit.