Arsenal’s midfield depth signals ominous warning to title rivals – and Maresca’s City | Community Shield

If this was a glimpse of the Premier League’s new order then the rest had better watch out. By the time Martin Ødegaard sat Gianluigi Donnarumma down to make it 3-0 to the champions, the Arsenal party was in full swing. “Can we play you every week?” their supporters gleefully taunted their counterparts in sky … Read more

“100 per cent true” How FourFourTwo magazine helped a Premier League goalkeeper earn a call-up for the Scotland international team in the 90s

Neil Sullivan’s route from a Premier League regular to international football did not follow the conventional path. In fact, Sullivan’s opportunity to represent Scotland all came down to a chance remark to a reporter from this very publication during a promotion event. The former Wimbledon stopper would win 28 caps for Scotland and go to … Read more

Flemming’s dramatic Burnley double pegs back West Ham on Championship return | Championship

More games, less money but plenty of entertainment will make it a compelling Championship season for Burnley and West Ham. Zian Flemming’s two late goals secured a much-deserved point for the hosts as the Hammers cracked under pressure in this Premier League tribute act. Maximilian Kilman and Manor Solomon pounced in the box to seemingly … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo retirement hint: Real Madrid, Man Utd and Al-Nassr legend could be in final year as player

Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career. The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is contemplating a future orientated around his family. A five-time Ballon d’Or and five-time Champions League winner, Ronaldo has won league titles in England, Spain, Italy and … Read more

“Yaya Toure was better than me growing up. I don’t mind that my brother was a better footballer.” Kolo Toure picks his Perfect XI

From Arsenal’s Invincibles to Manchester City’s emerging superstars, Kolo Toure played with some of the greatest footballers of his generation. The Ivory Coast international spent 14 seasons playing for Premier League contenders, from his time with the Gunners to the Citizens, up to his three-year stint at Liverpool which took in the beginning of the … Read more

Arsenal v Manchester City: Community Shield – live | Community Shield

Key events Half-time reading Share Half time: Arsenal 2-0 Man City Any concerns about Arsenal’s hunger can probably be put to bed. They’ve played with an intensity that belies the status of this fixture and lead through goals from Riccardo Calafiori (after 24 seconds) and Kai Havertz. Havertz’s goal was made impressively by Christos Tzolis, … Read more

Aston Villa close in on Zion Suzuki signing with Emi Martinez’s future in doubt

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, with Emi Martinez’s future in increasing doubt. Japan international Suzuki has been one of Villa’s top targets should Martinez leave this summer and the deal, reportedly for around £30m, is progressing. Suzuki was born in America but qualifies for Japan through his … Read more

How to watch Burnley vs West Ham United: live stream details

Watch Burnley vs West Ham United as two clubs relegated from the Premier League last season start their quest to make an immediate return to the top flight. FourFourTwo has all the details on live streams and TV channels for the Championship opening-weekend fixture, wherever you are in the world. Burnley vs West Ham United: … Read more

Watch Community Shield 2026 for FREE: Live stream details for Arsenal vs Man City

Watch Arsenal vs Manchester City as the Premier League champions face the FA Cup holders in the Community Shield 2026, with FourFourTwo bringing you all the details on live streams and TV channels, wherever you are in the world. Community Shield 2026: key information The top two teams in English football resume their rivalry in … Read more

“West Ham will be everyone’s cup final in the Championship. Even little Lincoln will fill the away section at the London Stadium” Tony Gale on what relegation means for his old side

West Ham will play their first second-tier match in 14 years today when they visit Burnley in their Championship opener at 4pm. The club’s relegation at the end of last season came after the Hammers spent a decade trying to establish themselves as a Premier League force, only to be undone by a series of … Read more