Kick Off: Grealish wins EPL Player of the Month, Rüdiger confirms an injury

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OFFICIAL: Grealish wins Premier League Player of the Month award

Jack Grealish has been voted the Premier League Player of the Month for August 2025, winning the award for the first time in his career.

OFFICIAL: Antonio Rüdiger suffers an injury to the rectus femoris

According to Real Madrid, Antonio Rüdiger suffers an injury to the rectus femoris. The player may be absent for 3 months.

These Things Happen

EPL is back! Which new signings of the BIG 6 could make debut this weekend?

Garnacho and Isak are among the players who could make first league appearances for their new clubs in Matchweek 4.

OFFICIAL: Strasbourg captain Emanuel Emegha to join Chelsea in 2026

Chelsea and BlueCo-owned partner club RC Strasbourg Alsace have confirmed that Dutch U21 international centre-forward Emanuel Emegha will make the switch from La Meinau to Stamford Bridge from next season onwards. 

OFFICIAL: Rico Lewis extends contract with Manchester City to 2030

Rico Lewis has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City in a deal that keeps him at the Club until the summer of 2030.

Chelsea reach transfer agreement to beat Premier League rivals to striker signing

The summer transfer window may have closed on September 1 but Chelsea have already completed some early business that will benefit them in 2026

OFFICIAL: Brighton technical director David Weir has left the club

Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed that David Weir has left the club.

Sir Alex Ferguson made £6m Chelsea accusation 13 years before 74 charges

After 74 charges were thrown at Chelsea by the FA, many may remember a previous quote Sir Alex Ferguson made about the Blues when he was still Manchester United manager

Man Utd trio ruled OUT of derby in triple injury blow as Ruben Amorim confirms which keeper will play

RUBEN AMORIM has confirmed a trio of Manchester United stars will be absent for the Manchester derby clash on Sunday.

City vs United: Goalkeepers give both sides shared dilemma in Manchester derby

New arrivals and major errors have led to goalkeeping dilemmas on both sides of Manchester ahead of the derby at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

Antony launches lucrative side hustle with Real Betis to help new club fund his £22million transfer from Man Utd

REAL BETIS have launched a clothing range with new signing Antony to help fund his £21.6 million move from Manchester United.

Top 10 highest earning sports stars revealed with Cristiano Ronaldo raking in almost DOUBLE Lionel Messi’s salary

CRISTIANO RONALDO topped the earnings table for athletes last year, almost doubling that of his legendary rival Lionel Messi.

Andre Onana reveals what left him stunned during Man Utd exit as he completes transfer

Manchester United announced on Thursday evening that Andre Onana has completed a season-long loan move to Trabzonspor, having fallen out of favour under Ruben Amorim

Onana's staggering wages emerge as MU fans make feelings clear on his loan

Andre Onana has completed his loan move to Turkish side Trabzonspor, but there is no option to buy him in the deal and Manchester United won't receive a loan fee for him

Chelsea reach agreement to sign Strasbourg captain Emegha in 2026

Chelsea have announced a pre-agreement to sign Emanuel Emegha from partner club Strasbourg in 2026. 

What happened at Liverpool convinced Pep Guardiola to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma for Man City

Manchester City's new goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma could make his debut for the club in the Manchester Derby and manager Pep Guardiola has sung the Italian's praises

Nicolas Jackson opens up on transfer turmoil after his move almost COLLAPSE

Nicolas Jackson has admitted the drama that almost saw his move to Bayern Munich collapse was 'difficult' to come to terms with after the Chelsea outcast was unveiled by the German club on Friday.

Xabi Alonso addresses back three question and gives take on Hansi Flick egos criticism

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has asked for calm regarding his side’s progress after a promising start to the season which has left his side at the top of the table. The Basque manager also addressed the management of dressing room egos.

Altay Bayindir: Ruben Amorim hopes Manchester United goalkeeper can replicate Edwin van der Sar against Manchester City

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim hopes goalkeeper Altay Bayindir can be his answer to club great Edwin van der Sar when his side take on Manchester City this Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

Lawyer confirms victim who dropped charges against Raul Asencio received payment

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio this week had charges dropped against him by one of the victims in his ongoing legal case. The 22-year-old currently stands accused of distributing child pornography and distribution of sexual content without consent, but has defended his innocence.

Chelsea, Everton, Brighton and four more clubs enquired about Barcelona midfielder this summer

Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal is set to return to action this month, having spent more than a year out with a cruciate ligament injury. The 18-year-old had a promising start to life in senior football last summer.

Man Utd files: Bomb squad clearout plan scuppered, star’s F1 dream and Ryan Giggs to return to Old Trafford

TYRELL MALACIA is set to see out his Manchester United contract after talks with Turkish side Eyupspor broke down.

What They Say

“I opened the door and acid was thrown in my face” - recalls Yoane Wissa

The shocking story of Yoane Wissa.

Lamine Yamal relives father’s stabbing – ‘They locked me in the house’

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has for the first time spoken about his father’s stabbing, which occurred last August before the start of the La Liga season. The 18-year-old also spoke about his battles with his mother, who wanted him to continue studying.

Fixtures of the day

Premier League

Arsenal VS Nottingham Forest 2025/09/13 11:30 UTC

Newcastle United VS Wolverhampton Wanderers 2025/09/13 14:00 UTC

West Ham United VS Tottenham Hotspur 2025/09/13 16:30 UTC

Brentford VS Chelsea 2025/09/13 19:00 UTC

Bundesliga

1.FC Heidenheim 1846 VS Borussia Dortmund 2025/09/13 13:30 UTC

Bayern Munich VS Hamburger SV 2025/09/13 16:30 UTC

La Liga

Real Sociedad VS Real Madrid 2025/09/13 14:15 UTC

Serie A

Juventus VS Internazionale 2025/09/13 16:00 UTC

Fiorentina VS Napoli 2025/09/13 18:45 UTC

MLS

Charlotte FC VS Inter Miami CF 2025/09/13 23:30 UTC