Premier League news

Pep Guardiola has officially called time on his legendary stay at Manchester City, leaving a legacy of 20 trophies after a decade of dominance at the Etihad Stadium. While the Catalan tactician is set for a temporary sabbatical, speculation is already mounting regarding his next destination in the dugout. Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez believes that after conquering the club game in Spain, Germany, and England, his former mentor is destined for the international stage.

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders again in 2026.

Harry Maguire’s long and often turbulent association with Manchester United could be reaching its conclusion following reports that the veteran defender has been offered to Serie A champions Inter. Despite recently putting pen to paper on a contract extension at Old Trafford, the 33-year-old’s future remains the subject of intense speculation as the Nerazzurri look to rebuild their backline.

Arne Slot looks set for an immediate return to the dugout following his dismissal at Liverpool. The Dutchman, who memorably led the Reds to the Premier League title just one year ago, is already being lined up for one of the biggest jobs in European football.

Nicolas Jackson is expected to be given the opportunity to impress new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso after returning from his loan spell at Bayern Munich. The striker remains highly rated at Stamford Bridge despite attracting interest from several clubs.

Saturday afternoon's news that Liverpool had sacked Arne Slot unquestionably came as a shock - not because it was the wrong decision, but because very few people actually thought that they'd do it. After being forced to sit through one of the worst title defences in Premier League history, Reds fans had lost as much faith in the club as they had the coach.

Bayer Leverkusen has not yet officially parted ways with Kasper Hjulmand. Nevertheless, it is widely believed that the club will be looking for a new manager. However, the search for a suitable coach could well turn into a fiasco at the moment.

Teddy Sheringham believes Liverpool were right to part ways with Arne Slot after a disappointing campaign. The former Manchester United striker claimed a "toxic vibe" was developing around Anfield and warned that keeping Slot would have risked wasting another season.

Arne Slot has broken his silence and sent a direct message to Liverpool supporters just minutes after his shock sacking was officially confirmed by the club. The Dutch tactician has parted ways with the Premier League giants after a two-year tenure, following a disappointing second season that saw the Reds fail to secure any silverware.

Kieran Trippier is poised to complete a surprise move to the Championship after reaching an agreement to join newly-relegated Wolves on a free transfer following his departure from Newcastle United. The veteran former England defender will sign a two-year contract at Molineux, with the club holding an option for an additional third season.

Liverpool are set to appoint Andoni Iraola as their next manager following the departure of Arne Slot. The Reds have moved swiftly to identify the Spaniard as their preferred candidate, with negotiations expected to progress quickly.

Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the leading contenders to sign RB Leipzig youngster Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old reportedly prefers a right-sided role, giving the two clubs a significant advantage over rivals Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

Liverpool FC parted ways with manager Arne Slot on Saturday in a completely unexpected move.

Liverpool have confirmed that Arne Slot has departed the club with immediate effect. The former Reds manager, who has been under intense pressure after an underwhelming 2025-26 campaign, has been relieved of his duties, with Andoni Iraola the favourite to step in and replace the Dutchman at Anfield.