General Football

Mikel Arteta says new Arsenal signing Viktor Gyokeres will be “100%” ready for the start of the new season after making his first start in 3-2 defeat by Villarreal.

The Football Association of Wales is reviewing the Adran Premier in an attempt to improve the domestic women’s game.

With protests planned for the start of the season, the FSA chair believes only fan consultation will help address grievances

“I’m a bit younger, so this is all I’ve known,” says Nick Clarke, “but something that defines this moment is the feeling that it’s our last chance. You know that phrase: ‘The game’s gone’? I think the game is genuinely going away. It’s excluding traditional supporters and the communities that built the clubs in the first place.”

Clarke has just celebrated his 30th birthday and is coming off the back of a big season. As one of the four season-ticket holders behind the MCFC Fans Foodbank Support, Clarke has been active among the Manchester City fanbase and in the community since the pandemic. With the growing concern over the pricing and provision of tickets at his club last year, he helped coordinate protests by fans whose rivalries go back generations, but whose problems are increasingly shared. Supporters of Everton, Liverpool and Manchester United and others joined City fans under the banner “Stop Exploiting Loyalty” and in doing so became part of a new wave of supporter activism.

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Newcastle started the summer predicting a “big” transfer window but have suffered plenty of frustration – what is going on St James’ Park?

Newly promoted club face a major challenge to stay up with the loss of key players including James Trafford hindering their chances

Guardian writers’ predicted position: 20th (NB: this is not necessarily Andy Hunter’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)

Last season’s position: 2nd in the Championship

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A clip from Lionesses: History Makers 2025 as the game-changing double substitution of Chloe Kelly and Michelle Agyemang turned around England’s Euro quarter-final against Sweden.

From bringing back the Rory Delap long throw to beating the offside trap – how throw-ins can help teams gain a tactical edge.

Flamengo unveil a gorgeous 2025/26 third kit in collaboration with adidas Originals – a design that blends modern flair with deep roots in the club’s regatta origins.

Son Heung-min was hilariously lifted by 7’2″ MMA legend Choi Hong-man the day before his final Tottenham match in Seoul.

Faith in young manager Fabian Hürzeler, and a reshaped defence, gives hope of a sustained push for European place

Guardian writers’ predicted position: 8th (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’ prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)

Last season’s position: 8th

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