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There are always changes going into any Premier League season. But on the eve of the 2026-27 campaign, there is more uncertainty than ever. The first big change is that Arsenal are defending champions for the first time since 2004, with Mikel Arteta hoping to oversee the Gunners’ first successful defence of the top-flight crown since 1934-35. Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are all under new management, with Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso taking those respective jobs. And the remaining members of the ‘Big Six’ – Manchester United and Tottenham – are entering their first full seasons under Michael Carrick and…
Machado Garry told reporters during Wednesday’s media day that he would only be answering questions about the fight, and he shut down one of those journalists, who he felt overstepped the mark, during Thursday’s news conference.The journalist in question said: “A lot of fans sometimes say that Ian is annoying, do you find Ian annoying?”, but Machado Garry interjected before Makhachev could answer.”That’s a loaded question,” Machado Garry said. “What you’re doing now is trying to cause trouble. We’re friends, I thought we were cool. That’s putting words in his mouth and you know it. “If he thinks that he…
The 2026-27 season will feature an unprecedented number of new laws, mostly designed to tackle tempo disruption and make the game quicker.These rules were all initially rolled out at the World Cup, but still caused confusion in the first round of the Carabao Cup last weekend.These changes will be deployed across English football, from Sunday’s Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City, to the Premier League and right down to Sunday league – apart from the video assistant referee (VAR), of course. The idea is to cut out those moments which cause supporters real frustration, and get more football played…
Enzo Maresca has had enough trouble with Chelsea after quitting in January, and his latest comments on Enzo Fernandez were very guarded. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. Chelsea set a 5pm deadline for bids for Enzo Fernandez, and the airwaves are pretty quiet right now. It doesn’t feel like it’s going to happen, although let’s remember, the deal doesn’t have to be done today – the Blues just have to get an offer…
Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, has died aged 33, his father Richard confirmed on social media.Colon collapsed in his changing room after the fight with Terrell Williams, during which he complained about repeated punches to the back of his headThe Puerto Rican had suffered a brain haemorraghe and after having an operation to reduce brain swelling he was placed in a coma for 221 days.Colon lived the rest of his life in a vegetative state – unable to walk or talk – and required 24-hour care.”Good morning, my people. I regret to inform…
European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78.The Southport-born goalkeeper was on the bench when United beat Benfica to win the 1968 European Cup.Rimmer started Villa’s 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the 1982 European Cup final, though he was replaced by Nigel Spink after nine minutes because of a neck injury.He started every game of Villa’s run to the final, as he did in their league title-winning campaign of 1980-81.Rimmer made 229 league appearances for the Midlands club, and also spent time with Swansea City and Arsenal.…
Christian Fuchs issues a statement on the eve of the new league season, after his surprise departure from Newport County on the 27th of June. He spent just seven months in charge, keeping them in League Two, Newport extending their 13 year stay in the EFL with two late goals to win at bottom side Barrow which also sent the hosts down on the final day of last season. Since Fuchs’ resignation, Newport chairman Huw Jenkins spoke more about it to BBC Sport. Five weeks ago, Fuchs said: “I came into a club that was doomed to be relegated and turning…
The IBF now has Artur Subkhankulov at No. 2 and Cruz directly behind him at No. 3, with the No. 1 spot vacant. Raymond Muratalla remains the IBF lightweight champion but has discussed moving to light welterweight. If Muratalla gives up the belt and the IBF eventually orders Cruz against Subkhankulov for the vacant title, that would look like an excellent opportunity for the Cuban. Cruz has already beaten Subkhankulov once. They met in the amateurs in May 2019, with Cruz winning a three-round split decision. The professional version of the matchup may suit Cruz even better. At 5-foot-9, Cruz…
Steve Hermon, BBC Radio WMHead coach: James MorrisonLast season: 21stKey ins: Barney Stewart (Falkirk), Jimmy-Jay Morgan (Chelsea, loan), Conor Townsend (Ipswich), Matt Ingram (Oxford United), Felix Horn Myhre (SK Brann), Rabby Nzingoula (Strasbourg)Key outs: Jed Wallace (Bristol City), Karlan Grant (Charlton), Josh Maja (Le Havre), Daryl Dike (Orlando City), Josh Griffiths (Stoke).Expectations? A massive improvement on last season, hopefully. The club inexplicably flirted with relegation to League One, but James Morrison rescued them with a 10-game unbeaten run. He now has the job permanently and, with two extra play-off spots on offer, that should always be the aim for a…
Tanzid Hasan became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century in Australia as the visitor dominated to reach 351-6 at stumps on the second day of the first Test in Darwin on Friday.Inspired by a superb 101 by opener Tanzid and an entertaining 84 from captain Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh leads the host by 153 runs with four wickets in hand.Mehidy Hasan Miraz was not out on 32 at the close after being dropped by Cameron Green off the last ball of the day, with Hasan Mahmud alongside him on 13 after a gritty 40-run partnership.“They batted really well…