Arteta labels Liverpool as Premier League favourites

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits title rivals Liverpool have assembled the “strongest” squad in the Premier League after the champions signed Alexander Isak for a British record fee.

Delap injury leaves Chelsea short of forward options

Chelsea striker Liam Delap could be sidelined until December after injuring his hamstring before the international break, manager Enzo Maresca said on Friday.

Three key talking points ahead of Premier League weekend

Manchester City will be desperate to avoid a third successive defeat when they face neighbours Manchester United as the Premier League returns this weekend, with Alexander Isak set for his Liverpool debut.

Nicolas Jackson happy to be ‘where I’m wanted’

New Bayern Munich signing Nicolas Jackson said he was happy to be at a club who respects his ability after joining the German giants  on a season-long loan.

Newcastle’s Wissa sidelined with knee injury

Newcastle’s new forward Yoane Wissa will see a specialist over the knee injury he suffered in DR Congo’s World Cup qualifier defeat by Senegal this week.

Preview: In-form Everton eye Villa scalp to extend winning run

Goodison Park sets the stage for an intriguing clash as Everton host Aston Villa in matchday four of the Premier League.

Chelsea face 74 charges over alleged breaches

Chelsea were charged by the Football Association on Thursday with 74 alleged breaches of rules related to payments to agents between 2009 and 2022.

Postecoglou wants to bring trophies to Nottingham Forest

Ange Postecoglou believes “exciting times” lie ahead of Nottingham Forest as the Australian aims to end the club’s 35-year wait to win a major trophy.

Ex-Premier League referee Coote charged with indecency

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child.

Marmoush unlikely to feature in Manchester derby

Egypt forward Omar Marmoush could miss Sunday’s Manchester derby after the Manchester City player suffered a knee ligament injury while on international duty.