Manchester United kicked off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign in style, recording an impressive 5-2 victory over newly-promoted Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. Manager Michael Carrick will have been relieved to bounce back after the Red Devils suffered an embarrassing defeat to Hull City the previous weekend. The match got off to a rocky start when Leif Davis put the visitors ahead after 29 minutes, threatening to compound United’s early-season misery. Bruno Fernandes quickly silenced those concerns, however, producing a stunning hat-trick to remind everyone exactly why he remains United’s most important player. The 31-year-old Portuguese international had faced criticism…
Author: James Coswell
Newcastle United are heading into the final days of the summer transfer window with momentum building both on and off the pitch at St James’ Park. Matthias Jaissle collected his first Premier League victory as Magpies boss following an impressive 2-0 win away at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa both found the net in the second half to secure the three points and deliver a confident performance in north London. Newcastle had to withstand some home pressure before the break, with goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek called upon to make a number of important saves during the…
West Ham’s Championship campaign has taken an alarming early turn, leaving manager Nuno Espírito Santo facing fierce scrutiny after just three league matches without a win. The travelling West Ham supporters made their feelings abundantly clear after the final whistle, directing chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at their own manager following the draw at Watford. West Ham broke the Championship transfer record following their relegation from the Premier League, arriving at Vicarage Road as heavy favourites to sweep aside second-tier opposition with relative ease. To collect just two points from three available games represents a deeply uncomfortable…
Manchester United have made contact with Aston Villa to explore the availability of Dutch left-back Ian Maatsen, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke. The Red Devils are actively seeking to strengthen their left-back position ahead of a demanding fixture list that includes European football this season. Manager Michael Carrick’s side have been monitoring several targets, with concerns over Luke Shaw’s ability to sustain a three-games-per-week workload driving the urgency. United’s first-choice target Lewis Hall appears out of reach, with Newcastle unwilling to sell after already losing Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali, and Anthony Gordon this summer. The club also explored a move…
Rangers’ summer has been defined by disappointment, with Lawrence Shankland’s move to Ibrox failing to deliver the instant impact many had anticipated when the deal was struck. The Scotland striker arrived from Hearts with considerable fanfare, having scored 16 Premiership goals across 2025/26 and appearing to be exactly the clinical finisher Rangers desperately needed. Manager Derek McInnes followed Shankland from Tynecastle to Ibrox, making it feel like a continuation of a successful partnership that had driven Hearts’ title challenge last season. However, Shankland has managed just one goal in a Rangers shirt to date, starting from the bench on four…
Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to respond when they host Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League this weekend. Spurs suffered a humiliating 3-0 opening-day defeat to Brentford, leaving Roberto De Zerbi’s side searching for their first league victory of the campaign. Newcastle arrive in North London in a similar position, having been held to a 2-2 draw against Liverpool in their last outing. Both clubs will view this fixture as a vital opportunity to kick-start their league season and move off the mark with three points. Antonin Kinsky is expected to start in goal, though he…
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have both been offered the opportunity to sign Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to TEAMtalk. Mateta has established himself as a reliable Premier League striker, and his potential availability has attracted interest from two of England’s biggest clubs this transfer window. The Frenchman stands at 6ft 4in and is described as quick, strong, and effective in the air, with a natural ability to finish off chances efficiently. Mateta also contributes significantly without the ball, with his work rate off possession making him an attractive option for sides seeking a dynamic centre-forward. Transfermarkt currently values…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi has been busy in the final stretch of the transfer window, bolstering his forward line with some significant additions. Brazilian winger Savinho made an immediate impression following his eye-catching debut against Charlton Athletic, providing early signs of the quality Spurs were waiting for. The 22-year-old has been joined in north London by former Manchester City teammate Omar Marmoush, with both players arriving in need of a fresh start. Marmoush, 27, may be a relatively unknown quantity to Premier League audiences, but De Zerbi’s system could be exactly what the Egyptian needs to rediscover his…
Manchester United have been offered the opportunity to sign Atletico Madrid forward Alexander Sorloth before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, sources have exclusively told TEAMtalk. Intermediaries have approached United with the possibility of signing the Norwegian striker as the club searches for attacking reinforcements this window. Sorloth has emerged as a genuine option for United following their decision to allow Joshua Zirkzee to join Fiorentina earlier in the transfer window. The 30-year-old Norway international is open to leaving Atletico Madrid and would welcome a return to the Premier League, having previously played for Crystal Palace. Sorloth only made 20 appearances for the…