Newly committed to north London through 2030, the reigning champion brushed off questions regarding City’s alleged rule breaches to focus on turning his side into the best in the world

There’s a focus test inside of a litmus test as Manchester City returns to the pitch with a huge target on their backs at Liverpool’s Anfield, just one of several absorbing fixtures in Week 6 of the 2026-27 Premier League season.

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has admitted he held talks with higher-ups after the Etihad outfit were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations

Alonso revealed how Palmer’s injury concern was related to the groin problem which has previously plagued him as he confirmed he would be fit for the clash with Bournemouth.

Jamie Carragher has hammered Rio Ferdinand and Piers Morgan for their ’embarrassing’ defence of Cristiano Ronaldo after his Portugal walk-out. He pointed out both are close friends of the 41-year-old.

Michael Carrick admits the length of Benjamin Sesko’s injury lay-off remains unclear as Manchester United weigh up their options over the striker’s recovery.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores on his return to club football after his Portugal fallout – as Al-Nassr fans unfurled a banner supporting their forward.

Gunners manager will be forced to make changes for Premier League return

England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women’s World Cup qualifying play-off – but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?

The computer hacker who released documents which helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City will remain under witness protection after authorities in Portugal suspend the decision to end it.

Liverpool and Andoni Iraola have been dealt a huge double injury blow ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon

Everton are up for sale again. Chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at what happens next as owners The Friedkin Group look for a way out.

Manchester United face a huge October run; Michael Carrick is under increasing pressure after a difficult start, while Carlos Balebas return could provide a much-needed boost to Uniteds midfield.

Upon returning to the place he once called home, Martin O’Neill would have immediately recognised that the united front he used to know at Parkhead was no more.

Young star is yet to feature in Premier League

Martin O’Neill suggests he was never close to leaving Celtic after a three-game losing streak, with the veteran manager stressing his “great enthusiasm” for the role.

👀”On one side, the answer is yes.”

Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe who has been scrutinised during the international break.

Spurs are hoping to welcome back several starts for Old Trafford visit

Xavi Simons’ career was put on hold by a serious knee injury he suffered near the end of last season

Pressure is mounting and the team is rock bottom of the Premier League and badly misfiring, and recent evidence tells us Tottenham seldom react well to such scrutiny.

Man City’s guilty verdict was the topic on everyone’s lips ahead of the return of Premier League football

The club’s president bought the winning ticket and ‘can’t think of a better use for this money’ than to support the team

Rice withdrew from the England squad during the international break and has endured a heavy workload in the last few seasons

Rangers defender Olwethu Makhanya has revealed that club icon Richard Gough reached out to offer guidance on the back of what has been an impressive start to his Ibrox career.

Manchester United great Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could have altered the course of football history had he joined Tottenham after a deal was agreed almost 30 years ago

Both teams were hit by injuries during the international break

Tottenham travel to take on Manchester United at Old Trafford with both managers providing injury updates

This week’s Man Utd Notebook looks at the club’s plans for a defensive overhaul and the managerial candidate fluttering his eyelashes towards Old Trafford.

This really would be a hammer blow for the Seagulls 😟 #BHAFC

Chelsea have told AS Monaco they must significantly lower their €70m asking price if they want to sell midfielder Lamine Camara in the future.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi to take his squad to Marbella for team-bonding training camp after clash against Manchester United

From Sampdoria to Saint-Etienne and Real Zaragoza, who are the sleeping giants of European football?

A Reds cult hero is overseeing one of the most successful domestic football projects in the game today

As Liverpool prepare to host disgraced City in the Premier League on Sunday, we looked back at three seasons that could have been so much more without the Manchester side’s financial breaches

WHAT a player he has been for Liverpool. One of their greatest ever defenders 🔴 #LFC

Rashford had previously issued an appeal on social media

Carla Ward’s side are overwhelming favourites in Astana.

Gypsies unbeaten in seven since 3-1 away defeat to Blues in August

Here is the latest news on Man City being found guilty by an independent commission of ‘serious breaches’ of the Premier League’s financial rules, as they have launched their appeal.

Messi retired from international football on Tuesday while Ronaldo’s dispute with Portugal raged on

Four wins and 13 debutants gave Pochettino plenty to celebrate, but fresh competition has left some established USMNT names with more to prove.

Enzo Maresca says his players “don’t care too much about the noise” surrounding Manchester City over the 115 Premier League charges.

Spurs star takes big step towards first-team comeback after 17-month nightmare

Moises Caicedo played in Chelsea’s behind-closed-doors friendly with Portsmouth last Saturday, sources have revealed to Confidential, with the midfielder working his way back from a calf injury.

In an exclusive interview with The i Paper, the Arsenal manager speaks about his drive for perfection, the setbacks that have made him stronger and why one title is never enough

Glen Johnson believes Alex Scott could be the ‘real deal’ but warned Chelsea about moving too quickly to sign the talented England midfielder.

Arsenal supporters are eagerly awaiting Mikel Arteta’s press conference on Friday with the Gunners boss set to give updates on eight players in relation to their fitness

Tottenham’s Xavi Simons enrols at prestigious American university Harvard as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.

Jose Mourinho says he ‘would rather have a laugh’ about Man City’s cheating verdict than be drawn into a serious discussion of the financial cheating scandal.