Gibson: Getafe a miracle club defying La Liga oddsAug 7, 2026Terry Gibson previews Tottenham's pre-season friendly against Getafe CF, calling the La Liga side a miracle club under Jose Bordalas despite chronic squad losses every summer.
Arsenal girls perform at Almeida in Lots to Explore showAug 7, 2026Nine Year 10 girls from Lotte Wubben-Moy's Lots to Explore programme performed at the Almeida Theatre in July as part of an 80-strong community production.
Palestra settles at Chelsea under Xabi AlonsoAug 7, 2026New Chelsea signing Marco Palestra says he has settled in quickly under Xabi Alonso, citing team culture and coaching freedom during the club's pre-season tour.
Chelsea Women face Auckland at historic Eden ParkAug 7, 2026Chelsea Women face Auckland at Eden Park on Saturday, a venue that has hosted the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup final and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup opener.
Ait-Nouri scores first City goal in Seoul winAug 7, 2026Rayan Ait-Nouri scored his first Manchester City goal in the 3-1 pre-season win over K-League All Stars in Seoul and vowed to add more goals to his game.
Van Hecke assigned squad number at TottenhamAug 6, 2026Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the squad number Jan Paul van Hecke will wear at the club for the 2026/27 season.
Melia joins Lincoln City on loan for 2026/27 seasonAug 6, 2026Mason Melia, 18, has joined Championship newcomers Lincoln City on loan from Tottenham for 2026/27 after earning his first two senior Ireland caps this summer.
Trafford joins Leeds United from Manchester CityAug 6, 2026Goalkeeper James Trafford, 23, has left Manchester City to join Leeds United permanently after winning the FA Cup and Carabao Cup last season.
Beever-Jones hails Chelsea's WSL-first NZ tourAug 6, 2026Aggie Beever-Jones praised Chelsea's pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, the first by a WSL club, days after signing a new contract until 2030.
Tosin backs Henderson and Welbeck to lift ChelseaAug 6, 2026Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has backed new signings Welbeck and Henderson to add experience, while praising Mudryk's work rate on his return from a doping ban.
Welbeck starts for Chelsea in Hong Kong defeat to JuventusAug 6, 2026Danny Welbeck started for Chelsea against Juventus at Hong Kong's Kai Tak Stadium on 5 August, with Edon Zhegrova's goal earning Xabi Alonso's side the win.
Lewis-Skelly impressed by Arsenal academy talent in pre-seasonAug 6, 2026Myles Lewis-Skelly praised Arsenal academy players' attitude after pre-season games against Girona and Real Betis; the 19-year-old has now made 75 first-team appearances.
Joao Pedro: Welbeck a key figure in my lifeAug 6, 2026Joao Pedro says Danny Welbeck, 35, was crucial to his adaptation at Watford in 2019/20 and expects the Chelsea new signing to have the same impact on the squad.
Man City face Atletico Madrid in final Asia Tour gameAug 6, 2026Manchester City face Atletico Madrid on Sunday at 12:00 (UK) in their final Asia Tour 2026 preseason fixture under new head coach Enzo Maresca.
Dias: Bernardo Silva was most underrated player I've played withAug 6, 2026Ruben Dias has named Bernardo Silva as the most underrated player he has ever played with, saying his influence on City's success went largely unrecognised.
Leoni: 'I can see the light at the end of the tunnel'Aug 6, 2026Giovanni Leoni says he is nearing a return after nearly a year out with the ACL injury he suffered on his Liverpool debut on September 23, 2025, against Southampton.
Man City host community football festival in Hong KongAug 6, 2026Manchester City hosted 200+ young people, including SEND participants, at a community football festival in Hong Kong during the club's pre-season Asia tour.
Arsenal beat France 2-0 in 1989 Highbury friendlyAug 6, 2026Arsenal beat France 2-0 in a February 1989 Highbury friendly arranged by Michel Platini to prepare his side for a World Cup qualifier against Scotland.
Maresca pleased by City effort in 3-0 Seoul heat winAug 6, 2026Enzo Maresca praised his Manchester City players after a 3-0 win over K-League All Stars in 36°C heat in Seoul, with goals from Ait-Nouri, Reijnders and Mubama.
Six players who played for both City and AtleticoAug 6, 2026Six players have represented both Manchester City and Atletico Madrid ahead of the clubs' pre-season friendly in Seoul on 9 August 2026.
