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• Chelsea and Aston Villa are turning into the Premier League's greatest swap shop and it looks like the Blues are getting the better deal - but here's why the trades suit BOTH parties... and how Unai Emery can get the best out of Nicolas Jackson31 August 2026, 1:00 am
  The name Omari Kellyman probably means relatively little to most Premier League fans yet the young attacking midfielder is a crucial figure in relations between two of its most prominent clubs.
  
• Gary Neville accuses Liverpool of 'leaving Andoni Iraola short' with 'bizarre' recruitment: Pundit sends warning to Reds boss as he hits out at failure to sign full-backs and criticises decision to sell Cody Gakpo30 August 2026, 11:01 pm
  Gary Neville has accused Liverpool of leaving Andoni Iraola with an uncompetitive squad due to their 'bizarre' transfer dealings this summer.
  
• Ollie Watkins completes Al-Hilal move, Aston Villa close in on signing Roy Keane's son-in-law and Liverpool starlet heads to Spain: WINDOW WATCH30 August 2026, 10:56 pm
  There are just three days left of the transfer window and it's sure to be busy as several clubs look to make big signings before 11pm on Tuesday. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Why Michael Carrick should be concerned despite Man United's thrilling comeback win over Ipswich as Bruno Fernandes comes to the rescue again, writes CHRIS WHEELER30 August 2026, 10:08 pm
  CHRIS WHEELER: For ten minutes before half-time, Man United were facing the unthinkable scenario of losing their opening two games of the season to newly-promoted Hull City and Ipswich.
  
• How tiny Forth Wanderers went from counting pennies to dreaming big... thanks to a rock star and a former Champions League striker30 August 2026, 9:18 pm
  Life is moving fast at Forth Wanderers. But some things never change.
  
• Everton owners have eroded trust over Harrison Armstrong and Iliman Ndiaye sagas - now they must win back the fans... and manager David Moyes, writes LEWIS STEELE30 August 2026, 8:58 pm
  When The Friedkin Group were handed the keys to Everton in December 2024, they could have walked into any nearby pub and had a queue of thousands trying to buy them a pint.
  
• Richarlison posts cryptic 'villain' message as Spurs star nears return to Everton after telling Roberto De Zerbi he wanted to LEAVE30 August 2026, 8:12 pm
  The forward is in line for a £35million reunion with the Toffees in a deal which will see Iliman Ndiaye go the other way for £60m. He was left out of the squad for Spurs' 2-0 home defeat by Newcastle on Saturday.
  
• Revealed: The rules loophole that led to Man United's second goal being given despite Harry Maguire handling the ball30 August 2026, 7:53 pm
  Harry Maguire's 'goal' against Ipswich Town left fans across the nation scratching their heads. How could a goal, where the player seemingly handled the ball before shooting, stand?
  
• Manchester United vs Ipswich - Premier League RECAP: Reaction as Bruno Fernandes hits hat-trick in chaotic comeback win30 August 2026, 7:11 pm
  Re-live Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Ipswich at Old Trafford.
  
• Man United 5-2 Ipswich PLAYER RATINGS: Which star was badly exposed despite victory? Who put in a 'gem' of a performance? And how did Marcus Rashford fare on return to starting XI?30 August 2026, 6:46 pm
  NATHAN SALT AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United sent an emphatic response to their critics with a 5-2 demolition job of Ipswich Town in the pouring rain after going behind in the first half.
  
• 'That's the first time I've enjoyed it,' admits Rangers boss Derek McInnes after hard-fought win at Pittodrie30 August 2026, 6:29 pm
  Derek McInnes said he enjoyed being Rangers manager for the first time after his side rebounded from their disaster in Jablonec with a narrow win at Pittodrie.
  
• Tottenham agree £60m deal for Everton star Iliman Ndiaye - with Richarlison in line for £35m return to the Toffees30 August 2026, 5:59 pm
  As reported by Daily Mail Sport last week, Tottenham opened discussions last week when it became apparent Cody Gakpo would opt to join Man City if Liverpool agreed to sell.
  
• Dundee United full-back Will Ferry could be just what Celtic need as deadline day approaches30 August 2026, 5:54 pm
  Whatever else he does in a career that looks set to take off in a big way, Will Ferry is unlikely to score a better or more meaningful goal than he did at Rugby Park yesterday.
  
• Enzo Fernandez LEFT OUT of Chelsea squad to face Brighton: Wantaway star dropped by Xabi Alonso for second-straight match - as Blues boss insists he is doing what's 'best for the club' amid Man City's £100m interest30 August 2026, 5:45 pm
  Enzo Fernandez has been omitted from Chelsea's matchday squad for the second time in just four days, as speculation over his future at Stamford Bridge intensifies amid Manchester City's interest.
  
• Leeds 1-1 Brentford: Daniel Farke praises side's 'never-say-die' attitude after Dominic Calvert-Lewin snatches a late point against red-hot Bees30 August 2026, 5:44 pm
  ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT ELLAND ROAD: Leeds needed a late goal from Calvert-Lewin to salvage a point against a Brentford side who outplayed their hosts comprehensively in the first half.