# enzo maresca (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover enzo maresca. Page: Feed: --- ## [Isak returns to Newcastle with Liverpool, Premier League buildup, and more – matchday live](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/aug/23/isak-returns-to-newcastle-with-liverpool-premier-league-buildup-and-more-matchday-live) _2026-08-23 · Cameron Ponsonby · Football | The Guardian_ ⚽ Three Premier League matches and much more ahead ⚽ Today’s games | Sign up for Football Daily | Get in touch And last but not least, Leeds snatched a one-nil win away to Forest. Another match with late drama to kick-off opening weekend. This time the excellently named Anton Stach doing the snatching/statching. It would be fascinating to know which algorithms or eagle-eyed staff in Ipswich’s… ## [Lincoln spirits soar despite defeat on second-tier return 65 years in the making](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/lincoln-spirits-soar-despite-defeat-on-second-tier-return-65-years-in-the-making) _2026-08-23 · Aaron Bower at the ProAmpac Stadium · Football | The Guardian_ The Imps have not been at this level since 1961 and even a 3-1 loss to Portsmouth could not spoil the sense of joy There is optimism to be found in almost every corner of the footballing landscape at this time of the year, but you would do well to find anyone without a smile on their face on this sunny Saturday lunchtime in one of Britain’s most picturesque cities. Football may not necessarily be… ## [José Mourinho marks Real Madrid return with late drama and touch of humility | Sid Lowe](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-romance-espanyol-la-liga) _2026-08-22 · Sid Lowe at the RCDE Stadium · Football | The Guardian_ The old master is back at Madrid as he begins with celebrations, frustrations and finally relief at Espanyol José Mourinho says he is calmer now so when the rest of the bench emptied, sprinting down the touchline to celebrate the 90th-minute goal that finally delivered victory on his first game in charge of Real Madrid in 4,380 days, he didn’t set off with them. Instead, he clenched his fists, got… ## [Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 2: Aston Villa](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/womens-super-league-2026-27-preview-no-2-aston-villa) _2026-08-22 · Sophie Downey · Football | The Guardian_ Defensive tightness and replacing a key goal scorer are Natalia Arroyo’s focus in her second season in charge Guardian writers’ predicted position: 9th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 9th Continue reading... ## [Enzo Maresca searches for ‘new Rodri’ and expects Manchester City reaction](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/enzo-maresca-new-rodri-barcelona-bournemouth-premier-league) _2026-08-22 · Jamie Jackson · Football | The Guardian_ Maresca: ‘You need to be good at recruiting the next one’ City face Bournemouth after Community Shield defeat Enzo Maresca has brushed off the loss of Rodri to Barcelona for £65m by stating Manchester City will search for the “new Rodri” in the same way Sergio Agüero was replaced by Erling Haaland. Rodri’s departure is a sizable blow to the club’s new manager as he embarks on a first season in… ## [Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/roberto-de-zerbi-brentford-tottenham-premier-league) _2026-08-22 · Jacob Steinberg at the Gtech Community Stadium · Football | The Guardian_ ‘We are not in the right physical condition’ Spurs beaten 3-0 at Brentford in Premier League opener Roberto De Zerbi said that Tottenham are “not a team” after they opened their season with a humiliating 3-0 defeat away to Brentford. Spurs are looking to kick on after almost going down last season and are expected to spend more than £300m this summer but they were handed a rude awakening at the… ## [Meet the new Spurs, same as the old Spurs despite big summer spending | Billy Munday](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/meet-the-new-spurs-same-as-the-old-spurs) _2026-08-22 · Billy Munday at the Gtech Community Stadium · Football | The Guardian_ Canny Brentford show it will take more than a few new players to restore any sense of stability to Tottenham This was supposed to be New Spurs . Daniel Levy, such a magnet for fan apathy, has been sidelined. Roberto De Zerbi’s recruitment drive has won the transfer market. The stadium is still nice. But Spurs and ambition were always an awkward combination and all those cash-fuelled dreams were… ## [Championship roundup: Nuno admits West Ham ‘let down’ fans with Charlton defeat](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/championship-roundup-millwall-norwich-west-ham-norwich-charlton) _2026-08-22 · PA Media · Football | The Guardian_ Wolves sink teeth into Preston; Blackburn stun Boro Southampton’s late show leaves Stoke pointless Charlton maintained their perfect start to the Championship season with a 2-1 victory at West Ham in a pulsating London derby to pile more pressure on the Hammers manager, Nuno Espírito Santo. Lloyd Jones and Tyreece Campbell put Charlton 2-0 ahead before Joel Piroe, signed on loan from Leeds, marked… ## [Aston Villa upheaval is a risk but Emery can release v2.0 and reap rewards | Jonathan Wilson](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/23/aston-villa-upheaval-unai-emery-exodus-key-players-youthful-arrivals) _2026-08-22 · Jonathan Wilson · Football | The Guardian_ After exodus of key players, youthful arrivals over the summer amount to a fresh beginning with plenty to get excited about Last season was the greatest Aston Villa have enjoyed since they won the European Cup in 1982. They claimed their second European trophy by lifting the Europa League , but even without that would have secured Champions League qualification by finishing fourth in the Premier… ## [Kayode seals emphatic Brentford victory in wake-up call for sorry Spurs](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/brentford-tottenham-premier-league-match-report) _2026-08-22 · Jacob Steinberg at the Gtech Community Stadium · Football | The Guardian_ Continue down this road and it will not be long before the chants of “Lincoln away” start up again. This was the start of Tottenham’s brave new era but there was no sign of any change. The old flaws were still there in a cowardly display – with and without the ball – and after a summer of extravagant spending it will alarm Roberto De Zerbi that his side opened the season looking like relegation… ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/R7XXMKXenakY) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [Infantino angers Concacaf nations by hijacking meeting in Caribbean](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/gianni-infantino-fifa-football-politics-world-cup-election) _2026-08-22 · Exclusive by Matt Hughes and Nick Ames · Football | The Guardian_ Gianni Infantino used opportunity to lobby for support Fifa president was asked to stay away from CFU meeting Gianni Infantino has risked alienating numerous Concacaf nations, whose support he is seeking in his re-election campaign, by hijacking a meeting of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) to announce Fifa-funded development projects for the region with millions of dollars that had been delayed… ## [Enciso shines bright for Ipswich as Emersonn and Clarke sink Sunderland](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/ipswich-sunderland-premier-league-match-report) _2026-08-22 · Sam Cunningham at Portman Road · Football | The Guardian_ It would be fascinating to know which algorithms or eagle-eyed staff in Ipswich’s recruitment department spotted the potential in Emersonn to score the goals to keep them in the Premier League. Thirteen games, no goals and a serious knee injury at the Brazilian side Athletico Paranaense; two league goals in 17 games at Turkish side Goztepe; then six in 28 at French side Toulouse. A modest return… ## [Hull City v Manchester United: Premier League – live](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/aug/22/hull-city-v-manchester-united-premier-league-live) _2026-08-22 · Tim de Lisle · Football | The Guardian_ ⚽ Live updates on the 12.30pm (BST) kick-off at the MKM Stadium ⚽ Live scores | Sign up for Football Daily | Mail Tim The teams come out, and so do the fireworks. The MKM Stadium is a happy swirl of orange smoke. Michael Carrick has been talking to TNT. He’s asked about the new midfielders, Santos and Tielemans. “Top quality between them, different ways. Two fantastic personalities that fit… ## [Lionel Messi fined for slapping opposition player in MLS game](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/lionel-messi-fine-slapping-opposition-player-quinn-sullivanmls-soccer-football) _2026-08-22 · PA Media · Football | The Guardian_ Incident happened when Inter Miami met Philadelphia Union Argentinian lashed out at Quinn Sullivan in 2-2 draw Lionel Messi has been fined for slapping an opponent during a Major League Soccer game. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward lashed out at Quinn Sullivan of Philadelphia Union during their match on Wednesday, catching the midfielder around the back of the head. The Argentinian appeared to… ## [US soccer wants excitement after the World Cup – the Open Cup provides it](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/us-soccer-wants-excitement-after-the-world-cup-the-open-cup-provides-it) _2026-08-22 · James Nalton · Football | The Guardian_ MLS wants to build on the momentum of the World Cup. America’s top domestic cup competition is an obvious place to start The new commissioner of Major League Soccer, Larry Berg, isn’t keen on the idea of promotion and relegation, but he is a fan of jeopardy. When asked the obligatory pro/rel question in his introductory press conference , Berg responded, “I don’t think it’s appropriate for our… ## [‘See you at the hairdressers’: Infantino’s bizarre reply to bald reporter](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/hairdressers-fifa-infantino-sky-reporter-bald-football-world-cup) _2026-08-22 · PA Media · Football | The Guardian_ Fifa president tells Sky man: ‘You have a nice haircut’ Odd exchange outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic Gianni Infantino told a reporter “I’ll see you at the hairdressers” after he was asked whether he had betrayed football over his aborted World Cup sell-off plan. The Fifa president was stopped outside a hotel in the Dominican Republic by the Sky News US correspondent, James Matthews, who… ## [Fifa general secretary Mattias Grafström sounded out about standing against Infantino](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/fifa-general-secretary-mattias-grafstrom-could-stand-against-infantino-in-election) _2026-08-22 · Exclusive by Ed Aarons and Romain Molina · Football | The Guardian_ African federations sound out Swede over role ‘They think he can group all the continents’ Senior figures in African football have held talks with Fifa’s general secretary, Mattias Grafström, to sound out his interest in standing against Gianni Infantino, the Guardian can reveal. As many as 15 federations in Africa are also said to be ready to turn their backs on Infantino when he seeks… ## [Alexander Isak braces himself for daunting reunion with Newcastle](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/alexander-isak-braces-furious-newcastle-reunion-liverpool) _2026-08-22 · Louise Taylor · Football | The Guardian_ Striker must win over new head coach after tough first season at Liverpool – starting on Sunday at an inhospitable St James’ Park When Liverpool’s team bus turns a tight corner and inches down the narrow, covered, access road behind Newcastle’s Milburn Stand on Sunday, Alexander Isak will know there are no hiding places. After that coach pulls up, its occupants must navigate a set of painted steps… ## [Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 1: Arsenal](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/22/womens-super-league-2026-27-preview-no-1-arsenal) _2026-08-21 · Suzanne Wrack · Football | The Guardian_ After an underwhelming season, Arsenal have made major changes with club legends departing and top talent from all over Europe arriving Guardian writers’ predicted position: 2nd (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 2nd Continue reading... ## [Martin Ødegaard resumes his role as Arsenal’s smoothing agent and pass master | Barney Ronay](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/martin-degaard-of-old-is-back-with-the-pass-that-makes-the-pass) _2026-08-21 · Barney Ronay at the Emirates Stadium · Football | The Guardian_ His goal was like something from It’s A Knockout, but the Arsenal captain showed signs of recovery from an injury-wrecked campaign We’re back, baby. Welcome to the content zone. And yes, we did actually go away for a bit. Seriously. Check back. We really did. In the lead-up to this Premier League opener, Sky Sports had been trailing the fact it will show a total of 1,500 live games this season.… ## [Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eg02VetlSBoD) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Buy, sell and margin trade BTC & ETH with fiat currencies ## [Manchester United agree deal for Carlos Baleba to continue midfield rebuild](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/manchester-united-continue-midfield-regeneration-with-carlos-baleba-deal) _2026-08-21 · Jamie Jackson · Football | The Guardian_ Brighton midfielder will join Tielemans and Santos Club’s most expensive summer signing at initial £65m Manchester United have agreed a deal worth an initial £65m for Carlos Baleba and the Brighton midfielder will have his medical this weekend in Manchester. If the 22-year-old is signed he will be the third midfielder added to Michael Carrick’s squad in the window. Baleba, a No 6, will join Youri… ## [Premier League news: Iraola warns against writing off Liverpool title hopes](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/premier-league-news-liverpool-iraola-aston-villa-emery) _2026-08-21 · Guardian sport and staff writers · Football | The Guardian_ Manager ‘very confident’ in squad despite lack of summer signings, while Emery counts cost of Villa success Continue reading... ## [De Zerbi defends Spurs transfer spree and claims every club ‘wanted to kill us’](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/roberto-de-zerbi-tottenham-transfer-spree-brentford-premier-league) _2026-08-21 · Sam Cunningham · Football | The Guardian_ Spurs’ outlay expected to pass £300m this summer ‘People don’t love if Tottenham becomes better’ Roberto De Zerbi has claimed every club “wanted to kill” Tottenham last season and has been reminding his players of that throughout the summer as he also defended their heavy spending in the transfer market. Tottenham’s outlay is expected to pass £300m after bringing in a series of high-profile… ## [Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start Premier League title defence in style](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/arsenal-coventry-premier-league-match-report) _2026-08-21 · Ed Aarons at the Emirates Stadium · Football | The Guardian_ What a difference a title makes. The last time Arsenal played in front of their own supporters, you could cut the nervous tension with a knife as Mikel Arteta’s side scraped to a 1-0 victory over already-relegated Burnley. Ninety five days on and having ended their long wait to be crowned champions the following night when Manchester City slipped up against Bournemouth, Coventry were given a rude… ## [Usain Bolt set to play Sunday league football for star-studded veterans’ team](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/21/usain-bolt-to-play-sunday-league-football-wythenshawe-veterans) _2026-08-21 · PA Media · Football | The Guardian_ Bolt’s name appears in Wythenshawe FC squad list Team features several former Premier League stars The sprinting legend Usain Bolt appears set to turn out for a star-studded Sunday league team in Greater Manchester after his name appeared in their online squad list. The eight-time Olympic champion, who still holds the world records for the 100 metres and 200m, appears on the player list for… ## [Leandro Paredes receives 10-match ban as Argentina punished for World Cup final brawl](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/fifa-leandro-paredes-argentina-spain-world-cup-final-brawl) _2026-08-21 · PA Media · Football | The Guardian_ Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and Gavi also suspended Fifa issue $321,000 fine for Falkland Islands banner Three Argentina players have been banned for their part in a brawl at the end of last month’s World Cup final against Spain , but they have only been fined for displaying a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final win over England. Leandro Paredes has been given a 10-match ban and a… ## [The Premier League returns, F1’s Dutch Grand Prix and The Greatest Rivalry – follow with us](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/21/the-premier-league-returns-f1s-dutch-grand-prix-and-the-greatest-rivalry-follow-with-us) _2026-08-21 · Guardian sport · Football | The Guardian_ Here’s how to follow along with our coverage – the finest writing and up-to-the-minute reports Continue reading... ## [Aston Villa’s Rachel Daly: ‘It’s given me more of a focus: club football is my one job’](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/aston-villa-rachel-daly-womens-super-league-england-lionesses) _2026-08-21 · Tom Garry · Football | The Guardian_ Former England striker on retiring from the Lionesses, being a role model, and taking on Chelsea in the WSL A year after taking up golf, Rachel Daly has already reached a handicap of 19. “I think that’s too generous, I was playing really well in the summer,” she point outs before politely declaring that further questions about her pastimes are out of bounds. “I’m not that exciting, to be honest,”… ## [Manchester United’s midfield rebuild leaves Carrick with no excuses](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/manchester-united-midfield-rebuild-michael-carrick-hull-premier-league) _2026-08-21 · Jamie Jackson · Football | The Guardian_ Signings of Tielemans and Santos have addressed an area that has been problematic since the manager himself stopped playing Ed Woodward to MUTV in July 2015: “When people see Bastian Schweinsteiger on the team sheet, that’s going to send some shivers down the spine.” This prediction by Manchester United’s then executive vice-president, about Louis van Gaal’s new midfield signing, proved to be… ## [Our writers' predictions for the 2026-27 Premier League season – video](https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/aug/21/our-writers-predictions-for-the-2026-27-premier-league-season) _2026-08-21 · Football | The Guardian_ Our writers gaze into their crystal balls and deliver their predictions for the Premier League season ahead Continue reading... ## [Anthony Ettinger on LinkedIn (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/v9vK27z2LwGQ) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Public LinkedIn profile at linkedin.com/in/anthonyettinger. ## [Premier League returns, Wan-Bissaka joins Villa, Iraola on Liverpool’s ‘thin squad’: football – live](https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/aug/21/premier-league-returns-with-arsenal-v-coventry-transfer-news-and-more-football-live) _2026-08-21 · Will Unwin (now) and Tom Bassam (earlier) · Football | The Guardian_ ⚽ All the latest football news, comment and previews ⚽ This weekend’s fixtures | Read Football Daily | Mail Will Nothing like a bit of exclusive news to kick off the shift. Can we keep this momentum going? We shall see! Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks about setting up a combined Nations League tournament featuring all 96 European and North and Central American and Caribbean countries, in… ## [Uefa and Concacaf discuss joint Nations League in latest challenge to Fifa](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/uefa-concacaf-talks-set-up-combined-nations-league-tournament) _2026-08-21 · Exclusive by Matt Hughes · Football | The Guardian_ Biennial tournament could launch as early as 2028 Confederations are seeking to oust Gianni Infantino Uefa and Concacaf have begun talks about setting up a combined Nations League tournament featuring all 96 European and North and Central American and Caribbean countries, in another direct challenge to Fifa. The Guardian has learned that having come together to push for Gianni Infantino’s removal… ## [Football transfer rumours: Endrick to Liverpool? Arsenal to swap Martinelli for Yildiz?](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/football-transfer-rumours-endrick-to-liverpool-arsenal-to-swap-martinelli-for-yildiz) _2026-08-21 · Will Unwin · Football | The Guardian_ Today’s fluff does not do Sudoku After Vinícius Júnior signed a shiny new deal at Real Madrid, Arsenal are having to look elsewhere for a new winger. Turkey’s Kenan Yildizm who plies his trade with Juventus, is of interest to Mikel Arteta and the Gunners hierarchy. One potential way of getting the deal done is to send Gabriel Martinelli in the opposite direction. It is all fun and games at… ## [Tottenham close on deals for Manchester City’s Savinho and Omar Marmoush](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/tottenham-hotspur-close-on-deals-for-manchester-city-savinho-omar-marmoush) _2026-08-21 · Jamie Jackson · Football | The Guardian_ Separate deals worth a combined £160m Summer spending on De Zerbi’s squad nears £400m Manchester City are close to agreeing the transfer of Savinho to Tottenham for £85m, with a separate deal of around £75m for the arrival of Omar Marmoush from the FA Cup-winners to the north London club also being worked on. Savinho signed for the City Football Group in summer 2022 for 40m euros (£30.8m), first… ## [PSG are the best team in Europe. The rest of Ligue 1 are just trying to survive](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/psg-team-europe-ligue-1-survive-france-premier-league) _2026-08-21 · Luke Entwistle · Football | The Guardian_ Success for most French clubs is staying afloat financially and developing players for buyers in the Premier League By Get French Football News On the eve of a new Ligue 1 season, many clubs seem a little distracted. Even those accustomed to competing at the top have concerns that transcend the pitch. In a league that contains the greatest team on the continent, the focus of the majority of clubs… ## [New rules, managers and pundits: what’s different this Premier League season?](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/new-rules-managers-pundits-premier-league-season-2026-2027) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Rendell · Football | The Guardian_ A crackdown on time wasting, a record number of new people in charge, and some new faces on Match of the Day The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on Friday and while the familiar rivalries return, the English top flight has some alterations this campaign. From evolved rules to new faces and broadcast changes, there is plenty to catch up on before a ball is kicked. Marco Rose – Bournemouth… ## [Premier League: 10 things to look out for as the new season kicks off](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/premier-league-10-things-to-look-out-for-as-new-season-kicks-off) _2026-08-20 · Guardian sport · Football | The Guardian_ Manchester United’s new-look midfield, Ipswich’s ambition is tested and Kevin Keegan tributes at Newcastle While Myles Lewis-Skelly looks likely to remain at the Emirates , the same can’t be said for Ethan Nwaneri. The 19-year-old was outstanding in his breakthrough season for Arsenal in 2024-25 but barely featured last season and was sent on loan to Marseille. That didn’t really work out and… ## [Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/premier-league-2026-27-preview-no-19-sunderland) _2026-08-20 · Louise Taylor · Football | The Guardian_ Sunderland fans hope Régis Le Bris and his talented squad can continue to surprise the pundits and Opta Guardian writers’ predicted position: 14th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 7th Continue reading... ## [European playoffs: Rangers scrape first-leg win as Brighton draw in Norway](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/european-playoffs-rangers-scrape-first-leg-win-as-brighton-draw-in-norway) _2026-08-20 · PA Media · Football | The Guardian_ 10-man Rangers hang on for 1-0 win against Jablonec Tromsø 0-0 Brighton; Hearts 2-2 Rapid Vienna Ryan Naderi’s second-half strike gave an unconvincing Rangers a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox. Derek McInnes got his first win as Rangers manager at the fifth time of asking with a 5-1 thumping of St Mirren on Sunday but… ## [Ronaldinho, 46, on mission of love and happiness – and maybe goals – at Serie C’s Ravenna](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/ronaldinho-46-serie-c-ravenna-unveiling-comeback) _2026-08-20 · Emanuele Giulianelli in Ravenna · Football | The Guardian_ Brazilian legend pledges excitement at his unveiling for a comeback that is winning over initially disbelieving fans It seemed like a joke, a hoax, when at 10pm on 19 June, Ravenna broke the news of Ronaldinho’s signing . The Brazilian, a former Ballon d’Or winner and one of the most recognisable figures in world football, had played his last official match in 2015 for Fluminense; a professional… ## [Opening half-hour of TNT Sports’ Premier League broadcasts to be shown on YouTube](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/opening-half-hour-of-tnt-sports-premier-league-broadcasts-to-be-shown-on-youtube) _2026-08-20 · Matt Hughes · Football | The Guardian_ Early Kick Off show on before Hull v Manchester United Match previews available free-to-air for the first time TNT Sports will make the first 30 minutes of their live Premier League broadcasts available on YouTube this season starting with Manchester United’s visit to Hull on Saturday. The pre-Premier League show EKO – Early Kick Off – will be available free-to-air for the first time, as well as… ## [Premier League season preview: Hull City to Spurs | Football Weekly video](https://www.theguardian.com/football/video/2026/aug/20/premier-league-season-preview-hull-city-to-tottenham-football-weekly-video) _2026-08-20 · Football | The Guardian_ Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts. Continue reading... ## [Premier League season preview: Hull City to Tottenham – Football Weekly](https://www.theguardian.com/football/audio/2026/aug/20/premier-league-season-preview-hull-city-to-tottenham-football-weekly) _2026-08-20 · Presented by Max Rushden with Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan. Produced by Jesse Howard and Matt Bentley-Viney, and our executive producer is Joel Grove. · Football | The Guardian_ Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nicky Bandini and Jordan Jarrett-Bryan for the second of our Premier League preview podcasts Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts and join the conversation on email . On the podcast today: part two of our big Premier League preview ( listen to part one here ). we begin with Hull City, who have signed a lot of players and have a fascinating manager. But… ## [Football transfer rumours: Newcastle to sign Manchester City’s Nico González?](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/football-transfer-rumours-newcastle-nico-gonzalez-manchester-united-aston-villa) _2026-08-20 · Will Unwin · Football | The Guardian_ Today’s fluff awaits the rainbow A Manchester City clearout is in the offing, which could aid Newcastle’s search for a new central midfielder to replace the departed Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. Nico González could be packing his bags to head up to St James’ Park, having never quite proven himself at the Etihad Stadium. Attacking players Omar Marmoush and Savinho , meanwhile, are on their… ## [Frugal or foolish? Manchester United may regret not backing Carrick](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/manchester-united-may-regret-not-backing-michael-carrick) _2026-08-20 · Dominic Booth · Football | The Guardian_ Another left-back has been a priority all summer, but there seems to be no sign of one coming to Old Trafford After signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka in 2019, Manchester United’s PR machine boasted they had scouted 804 right-backs before landing on the Crystal Palace player. At the time it felt like an unnecessary brag, designed to convince fans and journalists the club were doing their due diligence when… ## [Women’s Super League finances: club-by-club breakdown and verdict](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/womens-super-league-finances-club-by-club-breakdown-verdict) _2026-08-20 · Tom Garry · Football | The Guardian_ Detailed accounts highlight the growing financial might of the elite, and the challenges the rest of the division face The financial figures for 2024-25, the most recent season available, for the eight Women’s Super League clubs who published detailed accounts illustrate a growing gulf between the rich and the poor. The Guardian breaks down the key numbers. Note, any figures exceeding £1m have… ## [Premier League: nine newcomers to watch in the top flight this season](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/premier-league-newcomers-newcastle-arsenal-brentford-everton-leeds-villa-coventry-hull-ipswich-transfer-window) _2026-08-20 · Ryan Benson · Football | The Guardian_ Newcastle, Arsenal, Brentford, Everton, Leeds, Coventry, Aston Villa, Hull and Ipswich have all brought in exciting players By Opta Analyst Anthony Gordon will be a difficult act to follow at Newcastle, but Touré could be a shrewd replacement. Blessed with electric pace, the 20-year-old is a bit more of an old-fashioned winger in that he predominantly plays from the left and is left-footed. As a… ## [Instant classics, odd inspirations and barcodes: 2026-27’s best and worst kits](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/instant-classics-odd-inspirations-and-barcodes-2025-26s-best-and-worst-kits) _2026-08-20 · Hannah Jane Parkinson · Football | The Guardian_ A look at six of the best and worst of the new season’s strips gives us Pro Evo chic, throwbacks done right, and how – and how not – to use stripes The Premier League season kicks off on Friday and league debutants such as Christos Tzolis and Victor Muñoz , along with masses of fans, will be pulling on their teams’ shiny new strips. There were some lovely efforts at the World Cup (not least by the… ## [Premier League 2026-27 preview No 17: Newcastle](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/20/premier-league-2026-27-preview-no-17-newcastle) _2026-08-19 · Louise Taylor · Football | The Guardian_ After the departure of the manager and some of their best players, fans on Tyneside are braced for a transitional season at best Guardian writers’ predicted position: 17th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 12th Continue reading... ## [‘Really exceptional’: O’Neill hails Durán as Celtic surge towards Champions League](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/19/celtic-lask-champions-league-playoff-match-report) _2026-08-19 · PA Media · Football | The Guardian_ A stunning double from the summer signing Camilo Durán helped Celtic open up a commanding lead against Lask in their Champions League playoff. Benjamin Nygren also produced a superb finish to send Martin O’Neill’s side on their way to a 3-0 first-leg win over their Austrian opponents in Glasgow. The visitors had two goals disallowed for offside and created chances throughout in an open encounter…