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• Fulham vs Chelsea - Premier League LIVE: Flashy Blues let hosts back into the game AGAIN as leaky defence causes Xabi Alonso issues at Craven Cottage24 August 2026, 8:16 pm
  Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates of the west London derby as Fulham take on Chelsea at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.
  
• 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, 8:16 pm
  Pressure is continuing to mount on under-fire FIFA president with high-profile current and former footballers now making formal statements for him to stand down.
  
• How failed Hearts manager Ian Cathro became a renaissance man with one of France's most illustrious clubs24 August 2026, 8:16 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.
  
• Nottingham Forest set for talks over Chelsea's Liam Delap, Man City reach £34m agreement on Allan Elias, Newcastle close to £50m deal for Nico Gonzalez... and Coventry agree £6m fee for Ethan Pinnock: WINDOW WATCH24 August 2026, 8:14 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Jamie Carragher claims Liverpool's infamous £445m transfer spend of 2025 could be the WORST in Premier League history as Anfield legend shares fear flops have set club back 'a year or two'24 August 2026, 8:01 pm
  Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool's summer signings from last year to do better or face being branded as the worst collection of transfers in Premier League history.
  
• 'I want to put a rocket up him!': Gary Neville hits out at Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak, claiming £240m Liverpool duo are 'too nice' as he warns 'enough is enough' after another poor display24 August 2026, 7:24 pm
  Gary Neville has warned Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to improve and become more tenacious if they are to succeed as Liverpool players.
  
• 'No chance!': Peter Schmeichel is shot down live on TV by Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle on Man United's hopes of signing Lewis Hall24 August 2026, 7:21 pm
  Speaking in the aftermath of his side's 2-2 draw with Liverpool at St James' Park on Sunday, Jaissle was conducting a pitchside interview with Viaplay.
  
• Harry Maguire is caught tackling his OWN TEAM-MATE in new angle of Man United's defensive horror show - as Luke Shaw's comments spark concern about weaknesses24 August 2026, 7:21 pm
  The centre-back had his arm around Noussair Mazraoui before the man he should have been marking, Semi Ajayi, bashed the ball into the net.
  
• 'Come on, that's ridiculous!': Man United boss Michael Carrick snaps at ex-player interviewer as pressure hits on first question about his team's 'passion' after collapsing at promoted Hull City24 August 2026, 7:21 pm
  United's Premier League season got off to a nightmare start as goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy - both stemming from set-pieces - put them to the sword in Yorkshire.
  
• New season, new hairstyle for Haaland! Man City star Erling chops off iconic long hair and shows off new look ahead of Premier League campaign24 August 2026, 7:20 pm
  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.
  
• A scary Alexander Isak issue, the punditry duo who outshone struggling Wayne Rooney and who from Man United's 'spine' is still on the beach? IAN LADYMAN on My Football Weekend24 August 2026, 7:20 pm
  IAN LADYMAN: Alexander Isak used to take penalties for his old club but when Liverpool won one in the 96th minute yesterday, I almost hoped he wouldn't take it. He didn't.
  
• New £18m Chelsea signing's WAG left terrified and trapped by a SQUIRREL - after ChatGPT told her it could attack - amid struggles with move to London24 August 2026, 7:19 pm
  Influencer Pawgli, who has been dating £18million full-back Pep Chavarria since November, has moved to the English capital despite severe reservations over the switch.
  
• Aston Villa fans turn on Ollie Watkins and wife Ellie after manager hinted he REFUSED to play to force £34m move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal24 August 2026, 7:19 pm
  Villa say they have rejected four offers from Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal for Watkins, the latest of which is thought to be around £34million, a price the Premier League side will not sell at.
  
• 'I can answer only with my silence': Aston Villa boss Unai Emery hints Ollie Watkins refused to play for club in Brighton drubbing - as England striker's move to Saudi Arabia looms24 August 2026, 7:18 pm
  Unai Emery hinted heavily that Ollie Watkins had been reluctant to play for Aston Villa as they were hammered by Brighton amid interest in the striker from Al-Hilal.