Newcastle United hosts Liverpool FC in a matchup of two big money clubs who, at least on paper, will likely take a step backwards this season. No one got weaker this summer transfer window than Newcastle, who had to sell-off key pieces in order to comply with financial regulations. Liverpool meanwhile have a glaring whole to fill on the wing, and their central midfield is just … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Liverpool Predicted XIs: Alex Isak Returns to St. James Park as a Red
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Liverpool Team News at Newcastle United: Curtis Jones, Tino Livramento, Joelinton, Matthias Jaissle
According to numerous reports in multiple outlets, Liverpool defensive midfielder Curtis Jones has been given permission to travel to Inter Milan for a medical, which will be conducted tomorrow. A deal was struck late last night between the two clubs, for an agreed upon transfer fee of £30m (€35m). Business wise, this makes perfect sense for Liverpool, as Jones is currently in … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at Newcastle United: Curtis Jones, Tino Livramento, Joelinton, Matthias Jaissle
Manchester City Predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Enzo Maresca to Pick Strong Side for Season Opener
The Enzo Maresca era, at least of Premier League play, begins on Sunday when Manchester City host AFC Bournemouth. The Sky Blues are coming off a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal this past Sunday, so Man City can't wait to wash the taste of that defeat out their mouth. Maresca badly needs to put his best foot forward and lead with strength here. … [Read more...] about Manchester City Predicted XI vs Bournemouth: Enzo Maresca to Pick Strong Side for Season Opener
Manchester City Team News vs Bournemouth: Savinho, Marmoush, Doku, Nunes
For Manchester City winger Savinho and striker Omar Marmoush, the top story lines right now are more about their club futures than it is their fitness levels. Both are doubts for Sunday's Premier League season opener vs AFC Bournemouth, due to health issues. Marmoush, according to the club, has an unspecified injury while Savinho has an undisclosed illness. Both issues are … [Read more...] about Manchester City Team News vs Bournemouth: Savinho, Marmoush, Doku, Nunes
Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Premier League Match Preview 22.08.2026
The opening round of the new season brings a clash between two sides newly promoted within the past two seasons, at Portman Road on 22 August 2026. Fans in Kenya and beyond can follow the odds and pre-match action through Linebet, where the season opening meeting between these two English clubs is already drawing plenty of attention. … [Read more...] about Ipswich Town vs Sunderland: Premier League Match Preview 22.08.2026
Tottenham Predicted XI vs Brentford: De Zerbi to Start Several Summer Signings
What a difference a year makes! After flirting with relegation the past two seasons, Tottenham Hotspur football club made a massive overhaul this summer. The Spurs spending spree was record-breaking, by their own standards, and you now have plenty of new faces in multiple places (apologies for the rhyming and alliteration). If our predicted lineup ultimately proves correct, … [Read more...] about Tottenham Predicted XI vs Brentford: De Zerbi to Start Several Summer Signings
Tottenham Team News at Brentford: Fernandes, Maddison, Udogie, Van de Ven, Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur got some great news on the fitness front, as Mateus Fernandes, James Maddison and Destiny Udogie were all in full training ahead of Saturday's Premier League season opener at Brentford. That said, Spurs will still be missing a handful players, and you also have the players whose participation for the London derby is in doubt. Maddison (who missed most of … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Brentford: Fernandes, Maddison, Udogie, Van de Ven, Solanke
Man United Predicted XI at Hull City: Ayden Heaven Expected to Start Over Lisandro Martinez
According to a report from Laurie Whitwell in The Athletic/New York Times, it is expected that youngster Ayden Heaven will get the start at left center back, over Lisandro Martinez, in the season opener. United travel to newly promoted Hull City on Saturday. Heaven has had his ups and downs this summer, but he's earned this start. And even if he didn't earn it, manager Michael … [Read more...] about Man United Predicted XI at Hull City: Ayden Heaven Expected to Start Over Lisandro Martinez
Manchester United Team News at Hull City: Benjamin Sesko, Mason Mount, Thomas Heaton
Benjamimn Sesko did not feature for Manchester United, at all, this preseason so he's a strong doubt for the season opener at newly promoted Hull City on Saturday. The Slovenian striker is still building up match fitness levels after having recovered from a shin injury. If he does make the matchday squad this weekend, he still wouldn't likely play a whole lot. Perhaps Sesko … [Read more...] about Manchester United Team News at Hull City: Benjamin Sesko, Mason Mount, Thomas Heaton
Manchester United Make £65m Offer to Brighton for Carlos Baleba
You knew a third Manchester United midfield signing was coming, at some point, this summer transfer window. According to multiple outlets that third United midfielder signing could be is Carlos Baleba, a 22-year-old Camroon international. There is no club-to-club agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion, as of yet, but negotiations are in advanced stages. The news was first … [Read more...] about Manchester United Make £65m Offer to Brighton for Carlos Baleba