Soham Mukherjee

Bruno Guimaraes believes Anthony Gordon "wanted to help too much" which led to his red card during Newcastle's loss to Liverpool. On the stroke of half-time, Gordon lunged clumsily into Virgil van Dijk’s right leg from behind, leaving the Liverpool captain in pain. What initially looked like a yellow-card offence was swiftly upgraded to a straight red after VAR intervention, leaving Eddie Howe’s side fighting an uphill battle.

Bayer Leverkusen star Piero Hincapie has reportedly agreed personal terms with Arsenal on a long-term contract, snubbing Tottenham in the process. Arsenal will now negotiate a fee with Leverkusen for the Ecuadorian centre-back as they bid to hijack another Spurs transfer following the capture of Eberechi Eze.

Arsenal star Kai Havertz has been ruled out of the latest Germany squad due to a knee injury. The 26-year-old will not feature in September’s World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland, with fears raised that he could face surgery.

Tyson Fury has admitted that he's given up on Manchester United amid a "sh*t" period for the club that has been going on for years. Once a proud and vocal supporter of the Red Devils, the former two-time heavyweight boxing champion now insists he’d rather spend his time at the racetrack than endure United’s misery.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has slammed ten-man Newcastle's set-piece driven approach in Monday's Premier League thriller at St James' Park. The night will ultimately be remembered for 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha, who sealed a 3-2 victory for the Reds with a composed strike in the 100th minute, leaving Eddie Howe's team devastated.

Newcastle star Anthony Gordon has issued a public apology to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for his horror red card tackle while insisting that his "intentions were pure". The 23-year-old was initially shown a yellow card, but referee Simon Hooper upgraded it to a straight red following a VAR review. It was a reckless challenge as Gordon’s studs raked the back of Van Dijk's calf.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on another trophy as Al-Nassr were beaten on penalties in the Saudi Super Cup final by Al-Ahli following a 2-2 draw in regulation time.

Former Manchester United and Chelsea defender Maria Thorisdottir is reportedly reconsidering her future at Olympique Marseille just days after joining, following a shocking brawl during a friendly match in Spain. The 29-year-old, who was signed by the French club to strengthen their defensive line, was left visibly shaken after a violent altercation broke out between Marseille and the Spanish side, Esporti Europa, during a pre-season clash.

Eberechi Eze revealed an Arsenal legend who was his favourite player growing up as the Crystal Palace talisman prepares to complete a £67.5 million ($90m) transfer to the Emirates this weekend. He had long been linked with a move to Tottenham, but in a stunning late turn of events, the Gunners swooped in to steal the deal away from their fierce rivals.

Jose Mourinho could reportedly make a sensational Premier League return with Nottingham Forest emerging as a shock potential destination. Nuno Espirito Santo's position as head coach at the City Ground is uncertain due to a rift with the club's hierarchy, despite a 3-1 victory over Brentford last weekend.

Harry Kane's goal-scoring exploits for Bayern Munich eclipse Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah since he joined the Bavarians from Tottenham. The England captain delivered a stunning 13-minute second-half hat-trick as the Bundesliga champions humiliated RB Leipzig 6-0 on Friday night.

The reasons why Jadon Sancho rejected a loan-to-buy move to Roma have been revealed, with the Manchester United outcast still in transfer limbo. United, desperate to offload him this summer, seemed open to Roma’s proposal, as it had an obligation to purchase the player outright in 2026, but the England international was not convinced.

Harry Kane has fired an early warning shot to the Bundesliga with an extraordinary hat-trick in Bayern Munich’s season-opening 6-0 demolition of RB Leipzig. His clinical finishing was on full display as he scored his first goal in the 64th minute, before adding two more in quick succession at the 74th and 77th marks, completing a stunning second-half performance. The match was a ruthless display of Bayern's attacking firepower, with Kane at the heart of it all.

Enzo Maresca has admitted that Cole Palmer has been carrying the injury that forced him out of Chelsea's thumping victory over West Ham for some time. In a dramatic pre-match twist, the England international was removed from the Blues' starting line-up just moments before kick-off. After the game, the head coach revealed that Palmer was dealing with a groin issue that had been bothering him in the lead up to the Premier League fixture.

Brentford manager Keith Andrews has thrown down the gauntlet to wantaway forward Yoane Wissa, issuing a warning about the striker’s antics as the team prepares for their clash with Aston Villa. Wissa, 28, has raised eyebrows with his recent actions, including deleting all Brentford references from his Instagram and unfollowing the club’s account, a move that suggests his intentions to leave.

Newcastle could reportedly move for Dusan Vlahovic as Juventus hope for a late summer bid amid the ongoing Alexander Isak saga. The Serie A giants are reportedly keen to offload the Serbian striker, hoping to balance their financial books with a €38 million (£33m/$44m) sale.

Aston Villa’s pursuit of striker Nicolas Jackson looks set to end in disappointment as competition grows fierce with another "big club" joining the race, as per a new report. The 22-year-old forward, who has shown plenty of promise at Chelsea, is now the subject of intense transfer speculation as clubs scramble to secure his signature before the window shuts on September 1.

Viktor Gyokeres has been defended by Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit after he was left "alone" by his team-mates following his disappointing Gunners debut. Despite Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, the Swedish forward was left frustrated, failing to register a single shot on goal. His performance was a far cry from the explosive displays that saw him secure a £64 million ($86m) transfer from Sporting Lisbon, with many Gunners fans left questioning whether he could live up to his hefty price tag.