Premier League 25/26 Begins - Who Takes the Crown?
The wait is over – the 25/26 Premier League season is here. We preview every match from opening weekend, including Liverpool v Bournemouth at Anfield and Sunderland’s long-awaited return to the top flight.
We also dive into Christian Pulisic’s documentary controversy, Nottingham Forest’s huge transfer spree, and Chelsea’s touching gesture to Diogo Jota's family.
Plus, the wildest comeback so far this season, as 10-man Brøndby overturn a 3-0 deficit in Europe.
PL FIXTURES:
Friday 15th August
Liverpool vs Bournemouth
UK: 20:00 BST – Sky Sports Main Event
US: 15:00 ET – USA Network
Saturday 16th August
Aston Villa vs Newcastle
UK: 12:30 BST – TNT Sports 1
US: 07:30 ET – USA Network,
Brighton vs Fulham
UK: 15:00 BST – Not televised
US: 10:00 ET – USA Network,
Sunderland vs West Ham
UK: 15:00 BST – Not televised
US: 10:00 ET – Peacock
Tottenham vs Burnley
UK: 15:00 BST – Not televised
US: 10:00 ET – Peacock
Wolves vs Manchester City
UK: 17:30 BST – Sky Sports Main Event
US: 12:30 ET – NBC
Sunday 17th August
Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
UK: 14:00 BST – Sky Sports Main Event
US: 09:00 ET – Peacock
Nottingham Forest vs Brentford
UK: 14:00 BST – Sky Sports Premier League
US: 09:00 ET – Peacock
Manchester United vs Arsenal
UK: 16:30 BST – Sky Sports Main Event US: 11:30 ET – NBC
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Spurs let it slip against PSG in the Super Cup
PSG beat Spurs in a dramatic Super Cup final in Udine, coming back from 2-0 down to win on penalties. We cover all the big moments, from Chavalier’s howler to Nuno Mendes’ winning spot-kick.
Plus, Dominic Calvert-Lewin looks set for Leeds United, Liverpool’s Guehi chase hits a snag, and Fulham’s Rodrigo Muniz is at the centre of Instagram drama.
Also, we cover Bournemouth’s new centre-back, League Cup shocks, Football Manager 26 news, and the Scottish boss who’ll give you a silly answer if you ask a silly question.
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Can Spurs upset PSG in the Super Cup?
It’s Super Cup night in Udine as PSG and Spurs battle in European football’s annual curtain raiser - we’ll bring you the key storylines, team news and talking points ahead of kick-off.
Plus, Rangers survive a scare in Champions League qualifying, Bromley stun Ipswich in the League Cup, and Everton confirm the loan signing of Jack Grealish.
We’ll also touch on some late transfer drama that could set up a north London tug-of-war and a way that the Premier League has been inspired by their transatlantic cousins.
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Palace's Europa Dream Dashed
Crystal Palace’s hopes of returning to the Europa League are all but over after losing their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport – with Nottingham Forest taking their place. We break down the full story, the reaction from fans and pundits, and why John Textor’s failure to amend his multi-club ownership proved so costly.
Elsewhere, Aleksandar Isak looks set to stay at Newcastle after Liverpool cooled their interest, and we round up the latest transfer news – including Jack Grealish’s move to Everton, Manchester United’s pursuit of Carlos Baleba, and Spurs’ interest in Savinho.
Plus - we tell the remarkable story of Mjällby, the tiny Swedish club from a village of just 800 people who now sit four points clear at the top of the Allsvenskan. Could this be the greatest underdog title bid in Europe this season?
We also look ahead to Tuesday’s key fixtures, including Rangers in Champions League qualifying and 30(!) League Cup ties in England.
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Crystal Palace clinch the Community Shield
Crystal Palace stun Liverpool to lift the Community Shield for the first time, Manchester United open their new £50m training complex, and one Championship manager is already under fire after just one match.
Plus, all the weekend’s biggest results and transfer updates
00:00 - Intro
00:22 - Crystal Palace win Community Shield on debut
02:53 - Championship drama, Everton’s new stadium, Giroud bicycle kick
06:22 - Transfer latest: Chelsea chase Xavi Simons & Garnacho, Thiaw to Newcastle, Grealish to Everton, Man Utd’s new training ground revealed
08:51 - Sheffield United fans call for manager’s head
10:10 - Outro & how to support First Up Football
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First Up: Football is the daily podcast that gives you the lowdown on all the latest news and opinion from the world of football.
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