Danny 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-season
Myles 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 life
Joao 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 game
Manchester 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 with
Ruben 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’
Giovanni 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 Kong
Manchester 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 friendly
Arsenal 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 win
Enzo 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 Atletico
Six players have represented both Manchester City and Atletico Madrid ahead of the clubs’ pre-season friendly in Seoul on 9 August 2026.