Premier League news

A supercomputer has produced its forecast for the 2025/26 Premier League season — and it makes for grim reading if you’re a Manchester United or Tottenham fan. The data model predicts that the Red Devils will slump to 12th and Spurs will fall to 14th. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, are backed for a shock seventh-place finish that would bring European football to Selhurst Park.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has dismissed calls from Gunners legend Tony Adams to replace Martin Odegaard as captain with Declan Rice, revealing the Norwegian was the unanimous choice in a fresh squad vote. The north London side's boss insisted there is 'no question' over Odegaard’s leadership, with players and staff fully backing him ahead of the new season.

The Reds are without a key figure in midfield, thanks to an incident from last season.

Former Liverpool star Stewart Downing has revealed that Reds and England legend Steven Gerrard was very close to becoming Leeds United head coach last year. The ex-Three Lions winger claimed that Gerrard had been in talks with the Peacocks before they decided to stick it out with Daniel Farke. The Anfield favourite is currently out of a job after he left Al-Ettifaq earlier this year.

Manchester United do not plan to move forward with their bid for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, who is now set to remain at the AMEX Stadium.

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Dimitar Berbatov has admitted he was "disappointed" Viktor Gyokeres chose to join Arsenal as his former club Manchester United prepare to face him.

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Manchester City's Ederson and Savinho have been left out of Pep Guardiola's squad for the Citizens' Premier League opener against Wolves. The two Brazilians have been linked with moves away from the Etihad this summer; however, Guardiola has claimed that the pair have not been left out because of their uncertain futures with the eight-time English champions.

Former Liverpool star Stewart Downing believes that Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso will "definitely" manage the Reds in the future.

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Aston Villa are exploring a move for Barcelona prospect Hector Fort, though the Catalan giants are hesitant about letting him leave.

Tottenham reportedly made another bid for Morgan Gibbs-White after Nottingham Forest threatened legal action against their Premier League rivals.

Arne Slot believes Chelsea will be a top contender who can challenge Liverpool in the Premier League title race. The Dutchman, who stunned England last term by strolling to the championship ahead of Arsenal, now insists the west London giants have the weapons to push his Reds all the way.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has warned his former player Viktor Gyokeres of the increased physicality he will face in the Premier League.

Manchester United have been told they should have signed Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins over new £74 million recruit Benjamin Sesko.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal now stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Europe's elite, but admits his reign will only be complete when the club clinches a major trophy. The Spaniard made a bold claim that his side have been "transformed" since he took charge, pointing to an incorrect record as the Premier League's most consistent points scorers over the past three seasons.