Premier League
Hull City marked their return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence with a deserved 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday, puncturing the optimism surrounding Michael Carrick's side after last season's revival.
Arsenal started their Premier League title defence with a bang by sweeping aside newly-promoted Coventry City 3-0 thanks to goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and captain Martin Odegaard in a dominant performance at The Emirates on Friday.
For the first time in years, optimism rather than uncertainty surrounds Manchester United heading into a new Premier League campaign.
New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola will hope his brand of high-octane attacking football can banish memories of an expensive squad that underperformed in failing to retain the title last term and are seeking to return to the Premier League summit.
Arsenal have signed Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes on a four-year contract with a further one-year option, the Premier League champions announced on Saturday.
English champions Arsenal have extended their partnership with Emirates on a long-term deal until 2033, the Premier League club said on Thursday, keeping the airline as its front-of-shirt sponsor plus its training kit and stadium naming rights partner.
Liverpool claimed a 4-2 pre-season victory over fellow Premier League side Sunderland on Saturday in Andoni Iraola's first game in charge, but it came at a cost after defender Joe Gomez sustained an injury.
Tottenham Hotspur have signed full back Andy Robertson on a free transfer, the Premier League club said on Friday after the Scotland international left Liverpool at the end of his contract.
Liverpool parted ways with Arne Slot on Saturday after the Dutch manager who won the Premier League title in his first season failed to live up to expectations in a roller-coaster second season where they finished fifth.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday after guiding his club to third place in the standings while equalling the league's assists record with a game to spare.
Pep Guardiola said he knew the end was near when he felt the energy that had driven him for a decade slipping away, as the Manchester City manager delivered an emotional explanation for his departure ahead of Sunday's Premier League finale.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi brushed aside injured captain Cristian Romero's decision to depart for Argentina ahead of Sunday's relegation decider against Everton, instead demanding his team play with "blood, character and spirit".
Anxious Arsenal fans around the world were glued to their screens when Manchester City's draw at Bournemouth crowned the North London club as Premier League champions. But Mikel Arteta, who led Arsenal to their first league title in 22 years, was not watching.
Chelsea have appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract starting in July, the Premier League club said on Sunday as they tasked the Spaniard with reviving their fortunes after a turbulent and trophy-less season.
Forward Mohamed Salah could make his return from injury in Liverpool's Premier League game at Aston Villa this week, manager Arne Slot said on Thursday.
Arsenal kept alive their dream of winning the Premier League with Saturday's 3-0 defeat of Fulham on Saturday, manager Mikel Arteta said.
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky said the arrival of head coach Roberto De Zerbi has instilled a positive mindset as the club battles to avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is expected to play for the Premier League side again this season, with the club saying on Wednesday that the muscle injury he suffered is not as serious as first thought.
Arsenal arrested their slump in form with Eberechi Eze's superb early goal securing an ugly 1-0 home win against Newcastle United to reclaim top spot in the Premier League on Saturday.
Newcastle United's players have lost confidence after a run of defeats, manager Eddie Howe said on Friday as the struggling Premier League club prepare for a trip to title contenders Arsenal without the injured Anthony Gordon.
