Champions League briefing: Fenerbahce president rejects Kartal's resignation and Kane scores again
Ismail Kartal announced his resignation straight after Fenerbahce's draw with Roma — only for the club's president to overrule his decision.
Premier League
11th September 2026
Spurs and Richarlison in dispute over contract
Tottenham and their forward Richarlison are in dispute over the remaining nine months on his contract.
Sutton's predictions v Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Dorking Wanderers manager Marc White, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Premier League returns to traditional Boxing Day fixtures for 2026-27 as festive schedule announced
The Premier League confirmed in a statement on Thursday that there will be seven matches played on Boxing Day.
Seven Premier League games scheduled for Boxing Day
The Premier League will stage seven matches on Boxing Day this year - a significant increase on last year.
Arsenal close to finalising new contract for Arteta
Mikel Arteta is believed to be close to finalising a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.
10th September 2026
Can you make a case for Chelsea being stripped of 2016-17 title?
Does Mauricio Pochettino have a case that Tottenham should be retrospectively crowned Premier League champions?.
Spurs should be awarded 2016-17 title - Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the Premier League title for 2016-17, when his Tottenham team finished runners-up.
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham should be awarded 2016-17 title after Chelsea rule breach
Chelsea were fined £10million by the FA and given a suspended transfer ban, after admitting breaching agent rules during the Abramovich era.
Pochettino says USMNT contract no longer unbreakable post-World Cup: 'It's different'
For Pochettino, who still speaks of his affinity for Tottenham, there are circumstances that could keep him from seeing out his new USA deal.
Erling Haaland has a fiery edge when provoked – and there are parallels with an NBA legend
The striker is so hard to stop that opponents resort to fouling — and antagonising — him. Shaquille O'Neal suffered similar treatment.
Boxing makes Rayan Cherki even better at football. He's not alone
Sparring can be the perfect preparation for elite footballers, as Cherki's dazzling footwork for Manchester City proves.
Valdas Dambrauskas: Handyman, cleaner, quiz contestant, Champions League manager with Sabah
He got his first break in coaching with Manchester United Soccer Schools. Now he is attempting to inflict a shock defeat on the English club.
The Expected Premier League Table MD4: Goals and expected goals from outside the box
Analysis of how the 20 Premier League teams perform when shooting from outside the box.
Barcelona 5 Feyenoord 1: Is Raphinha the best player not up for Ballon d'Or?
Lamine Yamal scored a brilliant free kick, but Raphinha stole the show as Hansi Flick's side started their Champions League campaign.
'Spoke brilliantly' but Liverpool fans torn on Mac Allister contract comments
Alexis Mac Allister splits opinion on his public comments regarding his contract at Liverpool, as fans and BBC Sport pundit Pat Nevin share opinions.
9th September 2026
Where Estevao fits into Chelsea's all-star attack
A look at where Estevao Willian could feature for Chelsea this season after the reminder of his quality in his cameo against Arsenal.
Ranking the 2026 Ballon d’Or contenders: Do Harry Kane's astonishing numbers give him the edge?
Analysing the leading names to land the big prize next month — from Rodri and Lamine Yamal to Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi.
Inside the academy producing '3D' goalkeepers for Liverpool, Chelsea and other elite clubs
Lucca Brughmans and Mike Penders are the latest graduates from Genk's goalkeeper talent factory.
Richard Hughes and his complex Liverpool legacy
The former Liverpool sporting director has left for Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal. He experienced success and failure at Anfield.
Anthony Gordon's stunning Barcelona start: A Catalan hat, being a team player and learning the language(s)
'Anthony the big one' has adapted to life brilliantly on and off the pitch. The Camp Nou has a new hero.
Is Marcus Rashford really getting back to his Manchester United best?
After a season and a half on loan, an exit looked inevitable, but at 28, he is showing signs he might still have a future at Old Trafford.
Rooney, Aguero, Hazard, Merson: Our writers pick the best debut they ever saw
Champions League hat-tricks, stocky strikers, and emotional returns - these are the best debuts seen by our writers.
Champions League briefing: Mbappe vs Haaland battle continues, goalkeeping howlers and a perfect free kick
The Champions League's first night back brought star performers, nights to forget and one of the best free kicks you will see.
Liverpool's hunt for a new sporting director: Julian Ward and the standout internal options
FSG president Mike Gordon is leading the search for Richard Hughes' replacement, with both internal and external candidates being considered.
David Ornstein's The Athletic FC Q&A: Active teams in January? Camara, Liverpool and Chelsea? Bournemouth sales?
David Ornstein has been answering reader questions on his weekly The Athletic FC podcast.
Who should win the men's Ballon d'Or? Our writers make their picks
From Champions League winners and World Cup stars to enigmatic strikers who have destroyed defences, six of our writers have their say.
8th September 2026
Mac Allister 'sad' at no Liverpool contract offer
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister says he is "very sad" not to have been offered a new deal by the club and had "options" to leave in the summer.
Should Gabriel have been punished for Martinez kick? Your Premier League officiating questions answered
Graham Scott, The Athletic’s resident refereeing expert, answers your questions about the weekend’s big decisions and VAR interventions.
Newcastle were 'preparing for months' for Howe departure
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson says the club were preparing for former head coach Eddie Howe's departure for up to nine months.
Thierry Henry: Arsenal's transfer window, Champions League and Cesc Fabregas, the manager
Much is made of big-name transfers but, Thierry Henry argues, coachable players make the difference - as Arsenal and PSG showed last season.
Arsenal avalanche, Fulham an accident waiting to happen. Who won the Premier League weekend?
Kai Havertz and co already look in fine fettle as they ramp up their title defence, but Alvaro Arbeloa's side are struggling.
How cherry juice became Premier League football’s latest must-have supplement
Football has finally realised the benefits of the drink, which has long been a staple of runners and cyclists.
Selling Tzolis and Sesko: The three clubs shaking up European football's food chain
Since 2020, Club Brugge, AZ and Red Bull Salzburg have consistently sold rising talents to the top five European leagues.
Did You Notice: How Christos Tzolis is breaking down Arsenal's opponents with diagonals
Every season under Arteta, Arsenal have evolved in one way or another — and with the arrival of Tzolis, they have unlocked the diagonal.
Chelsea vs Chelsea: What happened when the club took on a software firm over their trademark?
Football club Chelsea argued local software firm Chelsea AI Ventures' name was "highly similar" to theirs - and wanted changes made.
Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after turbulent spell
Global head of football Edu leaves Nottingham Forest after just over a year at the City Ground.
Chelsea explored move for Fulham midfielder Berge
Chelsea showed late interest in Fulham's Sander Berge as they attempted to strengthen their midfield options before Enzo Fernandez's departure.
Who will be new Liverpool sporting director - and what issues do they face?
The possible candidates to succeed Richard Hughes - plus the numerous tasks facing Liverpool's next sporting director.
Graham Scott Q&A: Ask ex-PL ref about Williams VAR, Gabriel/Martinez and any other decisions
Ask The Athletic's resident refereeing expert about the Laws of the Game and the latest in-game decisions.
Crvena Zvezda and Ratko Mladic: Why is a famous European club celebrating a war criminal?
Fans sparked controversy with a huge tifo honouring Mladic, who was convicted of committing genocide in the 1990s.
The Athletic FC: Ask David Ornstein your questions
The Athletic’s soccer correspondent David Ornstein will be joining The Athletic FC podcast every Tuesday during the Premier League season.
7th September 2026
The six things that shocked an American at her first Premier League games - The Soccer Weekender
There are things it would be impossible to know about a Premier League game without going to one. Hannah Vanbiber has been to find out.
How Kai Havertz's movement makes Arsenal's right side even more dangerous
The German's roams to that flank repeatedly gave the Premier League champions an overload against Chelsea, which they took full advantage of.
New video shows Williams handball - but won't end VAR row
A new camera angle shows the ball coming off Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams' arms as he scores his disallowed goal against Tottenham.
Our League: Everton 2 The World 2 - a fracturing, splintering club fights back
A wrestling match between dismay and elation as Everton battle back for a point at the end of a torturous week.
Xabi Alonso has banished Chelsea's inferiority complex. They must build on this
Chelsea are a long way from challenging Arsenal for the title, but they went at the champions, and seem to be on right path.
Xabi Alonso has banished Chelsea's inferiority complex. They must build on this
Chelsea are a long way from challenging Arsenal for the title, but they went at the champions, and are on right path.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles - the signing Everton almost didn't make - may have kickstarted their season
After a frustrating end to their summer transfer window, it was one of the moves they did get over the line who rescued a point on Sunday.
Do Arsenal look ominous? Is the old Marcus Rashford back?
All you need to know about the third weekend of the Premier League and what's happening in the days ahead.
Premier League transfer flow - who do your club sign their players from?
With no sign of the Premier League bubble popping just yet, this is the era of big-money, intra-league transfers.
Martin Odegaard's renaissance is spearheading a revved-up Arsenal
He buzzed through this absorbing game. He wanted to try things, to instigate, to exert control and forward momentum...
Analysing Lucca Brughmans, the 6ft 6in teenage goalkeeper Liverpool signed for a potential £30m
The Belgian prospect, who has rejoined Genk on loan, carries a distinct profile combining huge size with the flexibility of a smaller goalie.
Manchester United need to learn how to kill the hope
Game management is not simply a matter of defending to see a narrow lead over the line. It’s taking a proactive approach to a 1-0 lead.
Utd alarm bells as awkward $650m truth exposed; justice for Ange emerges – PL Talking Pts
Manchester United’s defensive alarm bells are already ringing, Tottenham’s mega-money rebuild has produced more questions than goals, and is there a little justice for Ange Postecoglou in it all?.
Brutal last laugh in $158m transfer war as Poms in fiery spat; last-gasp rocket stuns Utd — PL Wrap
Arsenal delivered an emphatic response to Chelsea’s emergence as potential Premier League title contenders with a 2-1 win that ended their rivals’ unbeaten start on Sunday.
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?.
When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye
New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.
No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea
Nine points from three games, one goal conceded and big players stepping up - are Arsenal still ahead of the rest in the race for the Premier League title?.
Two right-backs in midfield - are Chelsea short despite £349m spent?
Chelsea ended Sunday's 2-1 defeat by champions Arsenal with two right-backs alongside each other in midfield - how did they get here?.
After transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero
Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.
Odegaard and Saka star - player ratings for Arsenal v Chelsea
How Arsenal and Chelsea's players rated following their Premier League match.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles - the signing Everton almost didn't make - may have kickstarted their season
After a frustrating end to their summer transfer window, it was one of the moves they did get over the line who rescued a point on Sunday.
How good was Kai Havertz in Arsenal's pulsating derby win? What did Morgan Rogers offer Chelsea?
Our writers break down the action from a brilliant London derby at the Emirates.
Man Utd cannot ignore more dropped points despite positives
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick remains optimistic despite his side dropping another two points at Everton.
Which sub had biggest impact? Everton v Man Utd player ratings
How Everton and Manchester United's players rated at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Did a loss of control cost Man Utd in Everton draw? Was Mbeumo's goal rehearsed?
Man Utd were held to a 2-2 draw against Everton on Sunday, with Ainsley Maitland-Niles hitting a remarkable late equaliser.
FIFA confirms Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027, despite opposition
Infantino has been under intense pressure since abandoning his failed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.
6th September 2026
From Jack Grealish to Yan Diomande: Our 15 favourite signings of the summer window
Our writers pick their favourite transfers of the summer after a window of record-breaking spending.
Premier League Forum: How did big-money debutants fare? Was draw a turning point for Spurs?
This is the Premier League forum, a place to discuss the main talking points on the third weekend of the Premier League.
How the already chaotic Turkish transfer window went into turbo mode this summer
The Turkish Super Lig was the third biggest-spending European league this summer, despite being ranked ninth in terms of quality.
Arsenal vs Chelsea: Where will this big clash be won and lost? Will new faces make the difference?
The Athletic's Arsenal writer James McNicholas and Chelsea reporter Liam Twomey break down the talking points ahead of a big London derby.
Scott McTominay's heart condition: How common is it? How quickly will he be back playing?
The 29-year-old requires corrective surgery for a medical condition that Napoli confirmed is a mild benign arrhythmia.
How Man Utd plan to compete at top with big-spending rivals
Manager Michael Carrick and chief executive Omar Berrada are united in their viewthat Manchester United can be successful despite the club's relatively low summer spending.
‘Anything is possible’: Boss’ high praise for Aussie teen; Spurs’ woes continue in Ange Cup — PL Wrap
Australia’s Lucas Herrington celebrated his 19th birthday by helping newly promoted Hull maintain their remarkable unbeaten run as new-look Manchester City overcame a spirited challenge from Coventry on Saturday to stay perfect in the Premier League, as blunt Tottenham were held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest.
Seven points from three games - are Hull on track to avoid relegation?
It might be too early to settle survival talk, but newly promoted Hull City have given themselves the perfect platform to build on in the Premier League.
Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel goes inside Arsenal's bid to capitalise on their Premier League title and strengthen their squad this summer.
Liverpool, Richard Hughes and a £670m struggle to revive a top-class transfer strategy
Overspending last summer means Hughes leaves with a feeling that he has added to Liverpool’s problems rather than addressed them.
Glasner and Williams dispute VAR call over Forest handball
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner and Neco Williams believe VAR should not have ruled out defender's goal against Tottenham.
Fulham booed off after third defeat in a row
Fulham arebooed off by some supporters following the 3-2 Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace at Craven Cottage.
Fernandez and Ndiaye show signs of promise on Man City debuts
Manchester City gave £185m of deadline-day talent their Premier League debuts in the win over Coventry - and manager Enzo Maresca will have enjoyed what he saw.
'Not Football Manager' - De Zerbi says misfiring Spurs need time
Tottenham have failed to score in their opening three Premier League games and manager Roberto de Zerbi says it will take time to build his expensive squad into a team.
5th September 2026
Scott shines, Dedic struggles - Newcastle v Bournemouth player ratings
How Newcastle United and Bournemouth's players rated in their Premier League match.
Hughes steps down as Liverpool sporting director
Richard Hughes steps down from his position as sporting director of Liverpool and is set to join Saudi side Al-Hilal.
I've never spoken to Everton owner Friedkin - Moyes
Everton manager David Moyes says he has never met or spoken to the club's owner Dan Friedkin.
After hectic week of failed Camara and Balogun sales, Monaco regain composure to beat PSG
Monaco failed in attempts to cash in on not one but two of their big names on Tuesday. But the mood has evidently not been soured.
Truffle cocktails and transfers: Inside the A-list party which sparked a record-breaking summer
A gathering the night before May's Champions League final saw the wheel set in motion for deals that were completed weeks later.
The rise and rise of Morgan Rogers, the £117m footballer who never forgot his roots
The coaches who guided the most expensive British footballer ever through his first steps in the sport reveal what makes him special.
The rise and rise of Morgan Rogers, the £117m footballer who never forgot his roots
The coaches who guided the most expensive British footballer ever through his first steps in the sport reveal what makes him special.
The secret to a new signing looking good? Join a strong, stable team with a clear identity
Joining an XI in which a new player has a clearly defined role is often the best path to success.
From Mbaye to Fofana: The new signings who could debut in the Premier League this weekend
An array of new signings, many secured at considerable cost, could make their debuts for new top-flight clubs this weekend.
‘Needed it’: Injury-prone $169m star’s 10-min stunner seals new Reds boss’s first win
Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday.
Isak finally arrives as Gakpo proves value to Liverpool
Has the real Alexander Isak finally arrived at Liverpool after his two-goal display in their Premier League win at Ipswich Town, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty?.
Isak shines at last but Scherpen suffers - Ipswich v Liverpool player ratings
How Liverpool and Ipswich Town's players rated following their Premier League match.
Former Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe sentenced after pulling braid out of ex's hair
Ibe, 30, appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Friday to be sentenced for assault.
Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?
Is there any evidence that former Premier League referee Mike Dean used to play mini-games during matches? BBC Sport has taken a look at the evidence.
Why do Tottenham Hotspur not have a stadium sponsor?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why after more than seven years, Tottenham Hotspur are yet to agree a stadium sponsorship deal.
USMNT in the summer transfer window: Assessing the post-World Cup moves and drama
There was no real World Cup bounce for USMNT players after a summer in the spotlight. Big deal or little deal? Our writers weigh in.
Coventry sign winger Gboho - cousin of PSG's Doue
Coventry City confirm the signing of Toulouse winger Yann Gboho - the cousin of PSG and France forward Desire Doue.
Moyes lives with disappointment after deadline day
Everton manager David Moyes accepts he has "to live with disappointments" after admitting he wanted to do more business on transfer deadline day.