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• 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. 
  
• 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, 8:41 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...
  
• Matthias Jaissle urges Newcastle players to shut out 'negativity' following mass exodus of stars this summer - as new Toon boss says he 'doesn't care' about concerns over his lack of Premier League experience20 August 2026, 6:40 pm
  Matthias Jaissle has told his players to shut out the 'negativity' around Newcastle United ahead of their season opener against Liverpool.
  
• Liverpool approach Brighton for winger Yankuba Minteh - with club still locked in talks with PSG in deal for Bradley Barcola20 August 2026, 6:02 pm
  Liverpool have approached Brighton over signing winger Yankuba Minteh this summer.
  
• 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, 5:46 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.
  
• Ultimate team-by-team guide to the new Premier League season: Where YOUR club will finish, the big transfers who could change everything and the stars for your Fantasy Football picks20 August 2026, 5:31 pm
  The Premier League gets underway on Friday as champions Arsenal host Frank Lampard's newly promoted Coventry City.
  
• Premier League captains agree to continue taking the knee TWICE per season - despite most WSL sides stopping the anti-racism gesture20 August 2026, 5:15 pm
  EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: Premier League players will again take the knee following a discussion between club captains, Daily Mail Sport understands.
  
• TNT Sport bosses left 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 vs Man United20 August 2026, 5:03 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.
  
• Inside story of Liverpool's summer: The buzzword in pre-season, a new vibe on the training ground, players stepping up behind the scenes and the problems that still need solving as Andoni Iraola era begins this weekend20 August 2026, 4:06 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: If everything falls into place for Liverpool, they can win the Premier League this season. The problem, however, is that there might be too many 'ifs', 'buts' and 'maybes'.
  
• Hungry like the wolf? Celtic's new Colombian superstar was playing in the Portuguese district leagues just four years ago ... now he's helping himself to goals in the Champions League20 August 2026, 4:02 pm
  The job of the individual who selects the music to match the mood inside a football ground isn't always as easy as people make it out to be.
  
• Arsenal fans may wonder what Bruno Guimaraes is all about: £75m star is a rare talent but can look stuck in second gear, has a curious 'shovelling' technique and superhero syndrome, writes CRAIG HOPE20 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  CRAIG HOPE: There will be a moment when Arsenal fans wonder what, exactly, they have signed in Bruno Guimaraes. He's as unique a footballer as you will find.
  
• American soccer prodigy, 16, appears to get PUNCHED by Lionel Messi's teammate in violent end to MLS game20 August 2026, 1:56 pm
  American soccer starlet Cavan Sullivan appeared to get punched in the face by an Inter Miami player during a controversial end to their MLS game on Wednesday night.
  
• Mikel Arteta tells Man United and Chelsea there is NO CHANCE of Myles Lewis-Skelly leaving Arsenal - despite links with a move away20 August 2026, 1:38 pm
  ISAAN KHAN: Lewis-Skelly then scored against Como in a friendly last Wednesday, after which he did a heart-shaped celebration to the crowd.
  
• 'He's not in it for the money': Insiders reveal the real reasons why football sceptic Jeff Bezos has bought into Liverpool - as well as his plans for his 'new toy', why Reds' commercial income will explode and angry fan groups' next steps20 August 2026, 1:37 pm
  There's an old and barely documented story about Bezos worth excavating - as it's the only one to suggest Liverpool's newest shareholder held even a passing interest in sport as a child.
  
• 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, 1:35 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.