“You can smell success in the air” Peter Reid managed Sunderland to two 7th-place at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats’ joint-highest finish for 71 year last season has them reaching for the passports for the first time since 1973

Peter Reid knows better than most what it takes to lead Sunderland to the upper reaches of English football. The former Black Cats boss led Sunderland to back-to-back seventh-place Premier League finishes in 2000 and 2001 – a feat that was not matched until last season. Like Reid, Regis Le Bris followed up promotion to … Read more

Nottm Forest 0-1 Leeds, Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace, Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland: football clockwatch – live | Premier League

Key events Premier League results Hull City 2-0 Manchester United Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds United Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur (5.30pm BST) Share Championship results Birmingham City 2-2 Bristol City Lincoln City 1-3 Portsmouth Millwall 3-0 Norwich Blackburn 2-1 Middlesbrough Derby County 2-2 Cardiff City Preston 1-3 Wolves … Read more

“People talk about money but, ask most players and they’ll tell you, football is all about getting as many medals as you can” Ray Parlour on why Arsenal are motivated to win the Premier League again

Arsenal’s 22-year wait for the Premier League title came to an end last season, sparking wild scenes of celebration in north London. As thousands fans spilt out into the streets for the title parade, it was a reminder of the link between the club and its fans. And for former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour, these … Read more

“People aren’t afraid of Manchester City anymore” Joe Hart elaborates on the key intangible that left the club when Pep Guardiola did

The post-Pep Guardiola era is underway at Manchester City, after the Spaniard ended his ten-year trophy-laden spell at the Etihad this summer. As Enzo Maresca gets to work in taking the club into a new phase, former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart believes one of the first challenges will be to restore the fear factor … Read more

Aston Villa: close to signing free agent Leon Goretzka

Aston Villa are close to signing Germany international Leon Goretzka on a free transfer. The midfielder is available after leaving Bayern Munich in the summer and Villa have held positive talks with the 31-year-old. Boss Unai Emery has been looking to boost his midfield options with Amadou Onana out until next year with a knee … Read more

Watch Brentford vs Tottenham: Free Streams & TV Channels

Watch Brentford vs Tottenham as the Premier League throws up an all-London affair on the opening day of the 2026/27 season, with FourFourTwo bringing you all the details on live streams and TV channels, wherever you are in the world. Brentford vs Tottenham: key information Brentford surprised so many under Keith Andrews last season and … Read more

Hull City v Manchester United: Premier League – live | Premier League

Key events 67 min Shaw’s cross finds Mbeumo, who can only shoot wide. Share 65 min The Shaw-Rashford axis supplies Cunha, whose shot is well blocked. Like so many today. Share 63 min First sub for Hull. Mendy, who scored the second goal, looks as if he may have pulled a muscle. He’s replaced by … Read more

“It wasn’t always sumptuous, fantastic, breathtaking football, but there was more of a mental toughness” Gary Pallister on Carrick’s start as Manchester United manager, and the opportunity to build from here

As Michael Carrick completes his first pre-season as the permanent Manchester United manager, he will look to build on a promising five-month audition for the job last season. The former Red Devils midfielder took charge as the club’s interim boss in January following the sacking of Ruben Amorim and would lead his side to a … Read more

“I don’t know what Jeremie Frimpong is, he’s not really a right-back” Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen believes the jury is still out on last season’s full-back signings, but remains excited by the others from last season’s £446m summer transfer splurge

After romping to the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first campaign during the 2024/25 season, a £446million summer spending spree had Liverpool fans believing they were well placed to run it back. Fast forward to the end of the season, and the Reds’ woeful title defence saw them finish in fifth place, 25 points … Read more

Watch Everton vs Crystal Palace for FREE: Live Streams & TV Channels

Watch Everton vs Crystal Palace as Eagles manager Pierre Sage takes charge of his first Premier League game on the opening weekend of the 2026/27 season, with FourFourTwo bringing you all the details on live streams and TV channels, wherever you are in the world. Everton vs Crystal Palace: key information The former Lille boss … Read more