Premier League news

Wolves boss Rob Edwards pulled no punches following his side's dismal 3-0 defeat to Brighton, labelling the performance "embarrassing" as he confirmed plans for a massive summer clearout. Already condemned to the Championship, Wolves reached a new low at the Amex Stadium as they conceded twice in the opening five minutes.

Mikel Arteta believes Bukayo Saka has developed a unique "aura" that will be instrumental in Arsenal's pursuit of a historic Premier League and Champions League double. The Gunners boss has hailed the Gunners academy graduate as a genuine game-changer who now strikes fear into opposition defenders at the most critical juncture of the season.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews was left incensed with the officiating as Manchester City secured a controversial 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the comfortable scoreline on paper, the Bees boss believes a series of "baffling" decisions prevented his side from upsetting the Premier League title race.

Elche defender David Affengruber has emerged as a shock summer transfer target for several of Europe's biggest clubs following his impressive debut season in La Liga. The 25-year-old Austrian has caught the eye of giants in England, Italy, and Spain after becoming a cornerstone of the Franjiverdes' backline.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has addressed the vocal frustration from the Anfield crowd following his decision to substitute teenage sensation Rio Ngumoha during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Despite the winger being the standout performer for the Reds, Slot revealed that the player himself requested to be withdrawn after struggling with a fitness issue in the second half.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has playfully declared his allegiance to West Ham ahead of their critical clash with Arsenal. Following City’s clinical 3-0 victory over Brentford, which closed the gap at the top of the table, Guardiola finished his media duties with a humorous nod to the Hammers, whose result on Sunday could influence the Premier League title race

Jeremy Doku insists he has not changed his approach despite a significant uptick in his goalscoring output for Manchester City. The Belgian winger was the star of the show as Pep Guardiola's side secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford to stay within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has offered a fascinating comparison between Belgian icons Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne. While describing Hazard as a player in a league of his own, Henry highlighted a deeper footballing connection with De Bruyne, praising the former Manchester City playmaker’s unique vision and his “different” understanding of the game that sets him apart from his peers.

Michael Carrick has fiercely defended his Manchester United squad against claims they have checked out for the season following their lacklustre goalless draw at Sunderland. Despite the Red Devils appearing to drop their intensity after securing Champions League qualification last week, the United boss insists his players remain fully focused on their responsibilities.

Manchester City kept up the pressure on Arsenal in the title race as they secured a hard-fought 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday. Second-half goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush helped Pep Guardiola's side close the gap on the league-leading Gunners to two points ahead of Mikel Arteta's men travelling to take on West Ham on Sunday.

Arne Slot has insisted he is "100 per cent convinced" he can win back the Liverpool faithful after a section of the Anfield crowd voiced their frustration following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Despite taking an early lead through Ryan Gravenberch, the Reds were pegged back by Enzo Fernandez and struggled to impose themselves on the visitors.

Napoli are ready to solidify their commitment to Rasmus Hojlund by making his loan move from Manchester United permanent this summer. Despite a recent dip in goalscoring form, the Partenopei hierarchy remain fully convinced by the Danish international's long-term potential under Antonio Conte.

Manchester United limped to a 0-0 draw against Sunderland on Saturday as Michael Carrick's side put in a performance that lacked energy on a wet and windy day on Wearside. With Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko absent due to injury, the Red Devils struggled to get a grip on the game, and were indebted to goalkeeper Senne Lammens for making two excellent saves to preserve their clean sheet.

Former Southampton defender Jan Bednarek was reportedly subjected to a harrowing ordeal on Friday night after being threatened by a knife-wielding burglar. The Poland international returned to his family home in Portugal to find an intruder on the premises, just days after securing a major trophy on the pitch.

Liverpool's charge for Champions League football hit a slight bump in the road on Saturday as struggling Chelsea fought back to secure a 1-1 draw and a valuable point at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch opened the scoring with a wonderful strike early on, but the Reds' dominance waned after that, with a porous defence allowing the Blues back into a game their hosts let get away.

Chelsea brought an end to their run of Premier League losses as they battled back to earn a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday. Enzo Fernandez's free-kick earned Calum McFarlane's side a point on Merseyside, though their hopes of sneaking into the Champions League via a sixth-placed finish continue to fade away after failing to record a much-needed victory.

Inter are reportedly considering a dramatic U-turn regarding their pursuit of Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Despite having already reached a personal agreement with the Italy international, the Nerazzurri are now weighing up whether to scrap the deal entirely in favour of an internal solution.