The real thing, actual Premier League regular season fixtures, are now here. No more preseason, no more "curtain raisers." Arsenal, the reigning league champions and now also Community Shield winners, will host newly promoted Coventry City in the 2026-27 season's very first game. Friday night is a great night for football, so the Emirates Stadium will be rocking for this … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Coventry City: Arteta to Start Strong Team in League Opener
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Arsenal Team News vs Coventry City: Bruno Guimaraes, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber
Arsenal very extremely impressive in the new season's curtain-raiser, as they routed Manchester City 3-0 in the FA Community Shield this past Sunday. There were not many negatives to speak of, but one of their flashy new summer signings, Bruno Guimaraes, was withdrawn at halftime. The Brazilian midfielder was later seen in the tunnel with a massive icepack attached to his … [Read more...] about Arsenal Team News vs Coventry City: Bruno Guimaraes, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber
Liverpool Transfer Talk: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, Curtis Jones
Liverpool FC have plenty of work to do before the summer transfer window closes on September 1. Not to mention their season opener, at Newcastle United, is only five days away. As it currently stands, there are three transfer situations that are supposedly nearing completion, but have yet to be resolved: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye and Curtis Jones. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Transfer Talk: Bradley Barcola, Ibrahim Mbaye, Curtis Jones
Guglielmo Vicario Completes Juventus Medical Ahead of Loan Move from Tottenham
We have known for quite some time that Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario was leaving. We just didn't know when, or where he was going. Vicario loved the club, so it's too bad that there is really no place for him. At least the 29-year-old Italian international is returning to his home country however! … [Read more...] about Guglielmo Vicario Completes Juventus Medical Ahead of Loan Move from Tottenham
P.J. Fleck Says the Norway Viking Row is Coming to Minnesota
It's a perfectly inevitable match- the Norway National Team's Viking Row and the Minnesota Golden Gophers "Row the Boat." At Big Ten Media Days, University of Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck was asked by The Sports Bank about the Viking Row, and its potentially coming to Huntington Bank Stadium this fall for Golden Gophers games. "Stay tuned," Fleck said. "It's going to be … [Read more...] about P.J. Fleck Says the Norway Viking Row is Coming to Minnesota
Barcelona Predicted XI vs Al Ahly: Hansi Flick Could Pick Strong Team for Joan Gamper Trophy Match
The Joan Gamper Trophy clash will soon be upon us, and this season will mark the first time that the annual curtain-raiser will be staged in the newly renovated Camp Nou. So this is an occasion, to say the least, as the 2026-27 season kickoff draws closer. Barcelona will be defending their La Liga title, so big things are expected. With that in mind, we expect manager Hansi … [Read more...] about Barcelona Predicted XI vs Al Ahly: Hansi Flick Could Pick Strong Team for Joan Gamper Trophy Match
Barcelona Team News vs Al Ahly: Rodri, João Cancelo, Pedri, Gavi
The midfield duo of Pedri and Gavi were left out of the Barcelona squad that routed FC Basel 5-2 earlier today, in the final preseason friendly ahead of the Joan Gamper Trophy curtain-raiser, and this development set off some alarm bells among supporters. Inside the club itself however, there is little cause for concern, as Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was just taking … [Read more...] about Barcelona Team News vs Al Ahly: Rodri, João Cancelo, Pedri, Gavi
João Cancelo Set to Join Barcelona on a Free Transfer Deal
In the words of Eminem/Slim Shady/Marshall Mathers, "guess who's back, back again." Yes, João Cancelo is back at the Catalan club, ready to begin his third stint with the Blaugranes. According to multiple reports, the Portugese full-back has agreed to terminate his contract with Egyptian club Al Hilal, and he'll thus join FC Barcelona as a free agent, or Bosman transfer … [Read more...] about João Cancelo Set to Join Barcelona on a Free Transfer Deal
Rodri Set for FC Barcelona Medical, Ahead of €65m Move from Manchester City
Manchester City lost a lot more than just the Community Shield (3-0 to Arsenal in Cardiff) on Sunday. Their midfield maestro and team captain, Rodri, is set to join FC Barcelona. After a long, protracted transfer saga, the Spaniard is returning to his home country. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Mundo Deportivo and numerous other reputable media outlets in … [Read more...] about Rodri Set for FC Barcelona Medical, Ahead of €65m Move from Manchester City
Arsenal Predicted XI vs Man City: Bruno Guimaraes Could Get His First Start With Gunners
Bruno Guimaraes made his Arsenal debut against Como on Wednesday, coming on for Ethan Nwaneri at halftime. Now he's set to see an increased role, and this weekend, he should be in the starting lineup for the annual Community Shield clash. Sunday marks the first time, in a long while that we'll have an Arsenal-Manchester City matchup that isn't Mikel Arteta vs. Pep Guardiola. … [Read more...] about Arsenal Predicted XI vs Man City: Bruno Guimaraes Could Get His First Start With Gunners