Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

HISTORICAL FACTS: 5 | History Defined

Why Carlos Baleba fixes Man United’s biggest problem

After Man United's 2-0 loss away at Hull City, it became even more apparent that Michael Carrick has a big problem to fix in his midfield. Enter Carlos Baleba, who looks set to join United for £70m from Brighton.

The Independent UK

Why Ollie Watkins’ move to Saudi Arabia will tarnish his Aston Villa legacy

IN-DEPTH: The England striker seems dead set on leaving Villa in the lurch to join Al Hilal – which, Richard Jolly writes, is a great shame for a club and player who were very good for one another

The Independent UK

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 4: Brighton

Dario Vidosic has added nous and potential in a bid to build on a season that saw the club get to a first FA Cup final

The Guardian - UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

EPL star suffers horror debut in 40 painful minutes of footballing misery

Gomes endured a nightmare start to his Aston Villa career, becoming the first player to receive a first-half red card on his EPL debut for a club in…

The National (Scotland)

Liverpool close to full agreement with Yankuba Minteh, with price revealed: report

Liverpool are pushing to sign Yankuba Minteh, with another bid imminent

FourFourTwo

Brighton make transfer stance clear on Liverpool target Yankuba Minteh

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Five transfer stories to watch out for as Arsenal target Julian Alvarez is booed by Atletico Madrid fans

IN FULL

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Liverpool discover Yankuba Minteh price after Brighton reject two bids for winger

The Reds have seen two bids, with the highest £60m, rejected for the Brighton winger as Andoni Iraola assembles his squad for a debut campaign after an opening weekend draw at Newcastle

The Independent UK

HENRY WINTER: 'Ollie Watkins transfer stand-off is a nuanced issue but refusing to play for Aston Villa was wrong'

Headlines and fan reaction to Ollie Watkins’s absence against Brighton & Hove Albion are certainly more splenetic than sympathetic

FourFourTwo

Premier League: 10 talking points from opening weekend of the season

Manchester United’s under-powered attack, Brentford’s £39m bargain and Dewsbury-Hall delivers for Everton

The Guardian - UK

Chelsea change course with Alonso primed to banish the chaos of youth

The 44-year-old is focused on maintaining ‘emotional control’ and a slew of sensible signings offer genuine hope

The Guardian - UK

Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 3: Birmingham City

Returning to the top flight after four seasons, Amy Merricks’ side have added WSL experience in a bid to consolidate

The Guardian - UK

Joao Gomes to miss Arsenal clash after Aston Villa red card as problems mount for Unai Emery

New signing endures a nightmare Premier League debut for Villa

Evening Standard

‘Call his agent’: Emery feels Watkins should explain absence from Villa’s rout by Brighton

With Ollie Watkins considering a move to Al-Hilal and not in the squad in Sunday’s heavy defeat at Brighton, Unai Emery said: ‘This question is for him’

The Guardian - UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Unai Emery says it is up to Ollie Watkins to explain his absence from Aston Villa side

‘I can’t answer,’ Emery said when asked about Watkins’ omission from the team against Brighton

The Guardian - UK

Brighton hammer Aston Villa and João Gomes red adds to Unai Emery’s pain

Jack Hinshelwood scored twice in a matter of seconds as Brighton raced into a 4-0 lead by the 31st minute, before João Gomes was sent off before half-time

The Independent UK

Worst start in Premier League history? Aston Villa collapse against Brighton after summer of upheaval

Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: There were empty seats in the Villa end after they went into half-time down to 10 men as Unai Emery’s side started the season in calamitous fashion

The Independent UK

Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out of Aston Villa squad amid exit talk

Watkins is being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia while Martinez, who misses out due to a lack of match fitness, could also leave

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Brighton vs. Aston Villa—Premier League: Live Score and Match Stats

Both sides have seen key players leave heading into 2026-27.

Evening Standard

Manchester United transfer 'confirmed' after medical as Michael Carrick gets major boost

Red Devils have much work to do after shock loss at Hull on opening day

The National (Scotland)

Matt O'Riley transfer state of play as 'several' clubs want ex-Celtic hero

Several clubs are reportedly interested in former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley.

Evening Standard

Liverpool get new Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye update after Yankuba Minteh transfer boost

Reds are also said to have made shock Real Madrid enquiry over Endrick

Sports Illustrated

Liverpool ‘Turn to Real Madrid Star’ After Failing With $82 Million Winger Bid

Liverpool’s search for attacking reinforcements could be one of the stories of the final week of the transfer window.

The Guardian - UK

Manchester United agree £65m deal for Carlos Baleba in midfield rebuild

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend

The Guardian - UK

Premier League news: Iraola warns against writing off Liverpool title hopes

Manager ‘very confident’ in squad despite lack of summer signings, while Emery counts cost of Villa success

1 … 4 5 6 7

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.