Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso protested that ‘nothing is going on’ with Rodrygo Goes after he remained on the bench for their La Liga opener against Osasuna, continuing his lack of protagonism

Arsenal have been dealt a significant injury concern ahead of their Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield on 30 August. The Gunners, tipped to be the Reds’ closest challengers for the title alongside Manchester City,

Chelsea hero Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has picked out Manchester City as his favourites for the Premier League title this season. City’s sustained period of dominance came crashing to a halt last term as Liverpool stormed to the top-flight title for an 18th time in Arne Slot’s debut year in English football.

The opening weekend of Premier League action delivered plenty of good news for the title contenders, while European action takes center stage midweek as a handful of teams inch closer to booking their spots in the UEFA Champions League.

Spurs had the conditions of a deal agreed with Palace on Wednesday but are ready to move on to alternative targets.

Liverpools Mohamed Salah wins record third PFA Mens Player of the Year award, as Arsenals Mariona Caldentey wins the Womens Player of the Year award; James Trafford wins in the Championship, Richard K

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah had a revealing reaction when rival Declan Rice mentioned Arsenal 's three consecutive runner-up finishes at the PFA Awards ceremony. Salah bagged the prestigious Players' Player of the Year award at the Manchester event - marking his third time receiving this honour.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has said he is counting on Rodrygo amid links to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City. After playing a bit-part role at the Club World Cup earlier in the summer, the Brazilian continues to be linked with a Santiago Bernabeu exit before the transfer window closes.