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Woltemade shocked at Premier League intensity despite debut goal

Nick Woltemade's career on Tyneside got off to the best possible start, as the German striker scored the winner in Newcastle's 1-0 win over Wolves at St. James's Park. The 22-year-old spoke positively about the experience, and his new manager Eddie Howe, but also admitted "the Premier League is quite hard", revealing he was experiencing cramp during his debut.

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Maddison: Refs having a 'shocker' after disallowing Romero goal

Injured Spurs star James Maddison took to social media to vent his frustration at the quality of refereeing in his side's London derby against rivals West Ham. The attacking midfielder was reacting to the decision to rule out Cristian Romero's goal for a foul by Micky van de Ven. Maddison also took aim at the officials for their start to the new season.

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Another Chelsea exit! Forgotten man heads to Turkiye on loan

David Datro Fofana’s rollercoaster Chelsea career has taken another wild turn after the forgotten striker was shipped out on loan yet again, this time to Turkish outfit Fatih Karagumruk S.K. The Ivorian, who cost the Blues £11 million when he arrived from Molde in January 2023, has failed to nail down a place at Stamford Bridge and has been passed around Europe like unwanted baggage.

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Postecoglou blames "very disruptive week" for Arsenal defeat

Ange Postecoglu defended his Nottingham Forest players performance in their chastening 3-0 defeat away to Arsenal. In his post-game press conference the ex-Spurs boss blamed a "very disruptive week" for his players' plight, while also suggesting he will quickly make an impact on the squad, saying "it won't take long" for him to impress his playing style on his new team.

Rooney names Man City derby rival he felt was most underrated

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney feels a certain former Manchester City player was one of the most underrated players of his time. The Old Trafford legend, still the top scorer in Manchester derby history, recalled the brutal 6-1 hammering by Manchester City in 2011 – and singled out one striker who, in his eyes, never got the respect he deserved.

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Awkward! Madueke called 'selfish' to his face by Keown

Noni Madueke might have been smiling after Arsenal’s 3-0 cruise past Nottingham Forest, but the winger was dealt a stinging jab from Martin Keown straight after the final whistle. The ex-Gunners hardman told the 22-year-old, to his face, that he had once seen him as “selfish”. It was a bold claim, especially on live TV, but Keown insisted that while Madueke has shown flair since swapping Chelsea blue for Arsenal red, he has finally started to balance his individual brilliance with more team-focused play.

📽️ | Diaz receives custom gift featuring Jota

Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz lit up with joy when handed a customised PlayStation 5 controller dedicated to his late friend and former Liverpool teammate, Diogo Jota. The Colombian, who shared a close relationship with the Portuguese attacker during their time together at Anfield, was visibly touched by the red controller, which carried the engraving “Diogo J” on the back.

📽️ | Ted Lasso and Coach Beard spotted at Emirates

Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis was spotted at the Emirates watching Arsenal thump Nottingham Forest 3-0. Sudeikis attended the game alongside the co-writer and co-star of the hit Apple TV comedy Brendan Hunt, better known to viewers as Lasso's right-hand man Coach Beard. Both men are presumably in London working on season four of the show, which is expected to hit screens in 2026.

Chelsea's plans for Buonanotte revealed

Chelsea's plan for new signing Facundo Buonanotte has been revealed after signing the Argentine midfielder on a season-long loan deal from Brighton on deadline day. Buonanotte was close to sealing a temporary switch to newly-promoted Leeds United, but the Blues swept in to hijack the deal, which saw them pay a £2 million (€2.3m/$2.7m) loan fee for the Brighton sensation.

Arsenal fans taunt Ange with 'sacked in the morning' chants

Arsenal supporters teased new Nottingham Forest boss Ange Postecoglou with chants declaring he will be “sacked in the morning” as they renewed hostilities with the former Tottenham manager on Saturday. The Gunners fanbase was quick to taunt Postecoglou, who replaced Nuno Espirito Santo in the Forest dugout earlier in the week, as they ran out 3-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium.

Chelsea were robbed! Madueke runs the show for Arsenal

Arsenal's new signings caught the eye as the Gunners bounced back from defeat at Anfield to spoil Ange Postecoglou's return

Ekitike discusses swift Liverpool adaptation after matching Sturridge

Hugo Ekitike has opened up on swiftly adapting to his new surroundings at Liverpool after matching Daniel Strurridge's 12-year-old record at Anfield. Ekitike has displayed fine form since moving to the Premier League from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer, already scoring three goals and has established himself as a regular starter under Arne Slot.

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Zubimendi sends fans into meltdown with 'Zidane-esque' volley

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi scored his first Premier League goal with a stunning volley which drew comparisons to similar strikes from Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane. Zubimendi showed incredible technique as he opened the scoring with a fabulous effort in the Gunners’ 3-0 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.

Odegaard forced off injured against Forest

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was forced off the pitch against Nottingham Forest on Saturday after aggravating his shoulder problem. Odegaard's injury comes as a huge blow for the Gunners ahead of their Champions League opener against Athletic Club and their trip to Etihad Stadium for the Premier League fixture against Manchester City next week.

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Liverpool's Guehi pursuit under threat from European giant

Liverpool could face stiff competition to sign Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer, with Bayern Munich reportedly weighing up a move for the Crystal Palace defender. Guehi was on the brink of joining the Reds on deadline day after they agreed a £35 million fee (€40.5m/$47m) for the centre-back, only for Palace to pull the plug at the last moment.

Guardiola fired stark warning about his Man City side

Pep Guardiola has been warned that his Manchester City have lost their "fear factor" after an underwhelming start to their 2025-26 Premier League campaign. After finishing 13 points behind champions Liverpool in third position last season, City have gotten off to a poor start, losing back-to-back league games against Tottenham and Brighton before the international break.

Haaland shows off bizarre calendar featuring him holding gun

Erling Haaland has shown off a bizarre personalised calendar where the Manchester City star can be seen holding a gun, while riding a motorcycle with a mystery woman. The Snapchat story also featured internet sensation Hasbulla Magomedov with Ronaldo Nazario's famous haircut. Haaland is currently high on confidence after scoring five goals in Norway's 11-1 thumping of Moldova in their latest round of World Cup qualifiers.

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Revealed: Liverpool's staggeringly low first payments for Wirtz & Isak

Liverpool have secured a big victory off the pitch after it was revealed the club only had to part with a small sum this summer in order to land both Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. The Reds signed Wirtz, 22, and Isak, 25, in eye-catching deals which could eventually reach a combined total of £241 million (€278m/$326m).

Maresca admits he has not seen Sterling since season began

Enzo Maresca has admitted that he has 'not seen' Chelsea outcast Raheem Sterling since the start of the 2025-26 campaign. Sterling is part of the Blues' 'bomb squad' and will remain so after he failed to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window. After spending last season on loan at Arsenal, the winger returned to Chelsea but was deemed surplus to their needs.

Slot insists Isak strike would not happen at Liverpool

Arne Slot is adamant he has no concerns over the attitude of new signing Alexander Isak following the forward's decision to go on strike in order to force through his move to Liverpool from Newcastle. Isak, 25, joined the Reds for a British transfer record fee of £125 million (€144.5m/$169.3m) on deadline day, ending the summer-long saga surrounding his future.

Brentford vs Chelsea: Stream, TV channels & where to watch

How to watch the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea, as well as kick-off time and team news.

Pep already has just one week to salvage Man City's rebuild

The club have made their worst start to a season in 21 years and two daunting fixtures could make things even grimmer for the serial-winning coach

Could Szoboszlai force Slot to bench Wirtz or Frimpong?

The two new arrivals from Bayer Leverkusen have had fitness issues whereas the Hungarian has hit the ground running this season

Keane RAGES at Wright over Arsenal's display at Liverpool

Roy Keane snapped at Ian Wright after the Arsenal legend refused to criticise his old club's performance in their recent 1-0 defeat against Liverpool. The Gunners suffered their first Premier League loss of the 2025-26 season before the international break after Dominik Szoboszlai scored a wonderful late free-kick to decide the game at Anfield.

Jackson's shock Chelsea exit to Bayern branded 'a bit harsh'

Nicolas Jackson’s shock switch from Chelsea to Bayern Munich - which was agreed a year out from signing a new contract at Stamford Bridge - has been branded a "bit harsh" despite the Senegal international striker not being a "natural goal-scorer". Blues legend Roberto Di Matteo has offered his take on a surprising switch agreed late in the summer window.

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