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FA Cup holders entering a new era under Enzo Maresca after Pep Guardiola's departure.
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Premier League Deadline Day 2026: Fernandez, Alvarez, Gakpo and the Clock
The summer window closes at 23:00 BST on 1 September. Chelsea agreed Lamine Camara for £38m on 30 August. Fernandez, Alvarez, Gakpo and Sarr are the live files before paperwork runs out.
Chelsea Agreed £38m for Lamine Camara to Unlock Enzo Fernandez's Exit
Chelsea reached agreement with Monaco to sign Lamine Camara for about £38m on 30 August. The Senegal midfielder was left out of Fernandez's Brighton squad as Manchester City chase the Argentine.
Five English Clubs Drew Europe's Heavyweights. None Got an Easy Route.
The 2026-27 Champions League league phase draw on 27 August handed Arsenal Real Madrid at home and Bayern away. City, Villa, Liverpool, and United all face elite European tests before January.
Matchweek 2 Tests Whether the Big Spenders Can Stop Bleeding Points
Premier League Matchweek 2 runs from Friday 28 August to Monday 31 August. Opening weekend punished lapses. Weekend two asks if the expensive squads stabilize.
Newcastle Paid £52m for the Midfield Jaissle Still Has to Coach
Nico Gonzalez joined Newcastle from Manchester City for up to £52m on 26 August. He is Jaissle's seventh senior signing and the fourth City midfielder sold this summer.
City Sold Rodri. Chelsea's Enzo Deadline Did Not End the Chase.
Barcelona agreed about £65m for Rodri. Chelsea's £120m Friday deadline for Enzo Fernandez passed with no bid. BBC sources say City still want the deal.
Does Winning the Community Shield Mean Anything? The Numbers Say No
Only eight of the last 34 Community Shield winners went on to win the Premier League. Arsenal's 3-0 win over City says more about August fitness than May.
What Cardiff Taught Us About Arsenal and Maresca's City
Arsenal's 3-0 Community Shield win came from open play. Maresca's first official night showed a midfield still being built, and Arteta's minutes answers arrived in public.
Arsenal 3-0 Man City. Calafiori Needed 23 Seconds.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 in the Community Shield in Cardiff. Calafiori scored after 23 seconds, Havertz headed a second, and Odegaard finished the afternoon just after half-time.
Does the Community Shield Go to Extra Time?
No. The FA Community Shield is 90 minutes, then penalties if the scores are level. Here is the format, why 2026 is in Cardiff, and why both managers still treat it as a trophy.
Arsenal's Title Defence Starts in Cardiff Without Saliba and Timber
Arteta wants the first trophy on Sunday. William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are out. Rice, Saka, and Zubimendi can be involved after no pre-season minutes.
Community Shield in Cardiff: Team News Before 3pm Kick-off
Arsenal vs Manchester City, 15:00 BST at the Principality Stadium. No extra time. Saliba, Timber, and Rodri are out. Rice, Saka, and Zubimendi can be involved.