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• Enzo Fernandez to Man City moves closer as Chelsea near Manu Kone deal, Gabriel Martinelli to leave Arsenal today and Mykhailo Mudryk set for surprise London switch: TRANSFER DEADLINE DAY... plus ask our experts a question1 September 2026, 10:38 am
  It is the final day of the transfer window and clubs will be racing to complete big signings before the 11pm deadline. Follow for all the latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
  
• Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS: Which Arsenal star was brought crashing down to earth? Who had a night to forget for Villa? And which debutant caught the eye?1 September 2026, 10:30 am
  Premier League champions Arsenal maintained their perfect start to the season, following up their opening-day victory over Coventry with a hard-fought win at Aston Villa.
  
• Arsenal NOT expected to make blockbuster deadline day move for Julian Alvarez - with wantaway Atletico Madrid star set to stay1 September 2026, 10:01 am
  ISAAN KHAN: Daily Mail Sport understands that bar a last-minute change in stance from Alvarez, the Gunners are not hopeful of a move and assessing other options.
  
• Viktor Gyokeres feels the full force of Mikel Arteta's ruthless streak, Christos Tzolis gets a rude awakening - and the psychological battle facing Arsenal's opponents: THINGS WE LEARNED as the Gunners beat Aston Villa1 September 2026, 7:25 am
  ISAAN KHAN: Mikel Arteta's ruthlessness is well-documented. Just ask Aaron Ramsdale or, most recently, Gabriel Martinelli, the pair having been moved on after losing their starting spots.
  
• Unai Emery becomes distracted by transfers and it undoubtedly affects Aston Villa's performances at the start of every season - but here's why they can be an effective counter-attacking side, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE1 September 2026, 1:16 am
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: The skeleton of the North Stand at Villa Park was an apt background to Unai Emery's grand rebuilding project at Aston Villa.
  
• Mikel Arteta leaves door open for Arsenal to sign a forward on deadline day amid lengthy pursuit of Julian Alvarez: 'If we can improve the squad, we will'31 August 2026, 10:27 pm
  TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: Mikel Arteta left the door open for Arsenal to make a deadline day move for a forward as they continue to monitor Atletico's Julian Alvarez.
  
• Marco Rose blows perfect start to his first home game with Cherries - giving cheer to Everton fans ready to 'riot' if young star Harrison Armstrong is sold: Bournemouth 1-1 Everton31 August 2026, 10:26 pm
  'Welcome Marco', read the banner that Bournemouth fans unfurled before kick-off at the Vitality Stadium and Herr Rose delivered a performance straight out of the Cherries playbook.
  
• Aston Villa vs Arsenal - Premier League RECAP: Bukayo Saka's goal proves the difference as champions secure victory at Villa Park - ahead of Sunday's showdown with rivals Chelsea31 August 2026, 10:06 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog of Arsenal's slender 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Premier League.
  
• Man City agree £65m deal for Iliman Ndiaye, Tottenham enquire after Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk - and Cody Gakpo is STAYING at Liverpool: WINDOW WATCH RECAP31 August 2026, 9:59 pm
  The transfer window closes on Tuesday and it's sure to be a busy last few hours as several clubs look to make big signings before 11pm. Recap Monday's latest developments.
  
• Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Bukayo Saka inspires champions to cagey win at Villa Park - as Gunners' new £55m signing Ezri Konsa returns to make debut against his old club31 August 2026, 9:31 pm
  OLIVER HOLT AT VILLA PARK: On Witton Lane, just beyond where The Holte pub stands proudly at the junction with Trinity Road, Aston Villa supporters slowed and stopped to gaze at a wall.
  
• 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, 8:48 pm
  Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football following Argentina's defeat in the World Cup final to Spain last month.
  
• 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, 8:36 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. 
  
• Rangers boss Derek McInnes sees touchline ban reduced to two games31 August 2026, 8:07 pm
  Rangers manager Derek McInnes has had his touchline ban reduced to two matches, with two suspended, following an appeal by the Ibrox club.
  
• 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.