Newcastle United were held to a score draw yesterday against National League side Gateshead. Yes, it's only preseason, and the Geordies were missing 13 players, but a stalemate with a fifth tier club is still somewhat alarming. After the disappointing draw, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe provided updates on the five players who missed out on Saturday, due to injury: Sven Botman, … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Team News at Bristol City: Botman, Osula, Joelinton, Livramento, Miley
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Everton Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Stoke City
We're still awaiting the Everton debut of summer transfer window signing Hayden Hackney. Ahead of the 4-0 win over Dundee and the goalless draw with Bolton Wanderers, Hackney had been focused on building up his match fitness, so he wasn't ready to be in the squad. That could change on Tuesday night, when the Toffees visit Stoke City for another preseason friendly. According … [Read more...] about Everton Team News, Predicted Starting XI vs Stoke City
Aston Villa Team News vs Real Sociedad: Kamara, Garnacho, Abraham
Aston Villa fell 2-1 yesterday, to an FC Porto side that was playing their final preseason friendly. The Portuguese champions are gearing up for the Portugese Super Cup next weekend, and their domestic season title defense will begin in two weeks time. Aston Villa are in a very different place right now, as Saturday marked just their second preseason practice game. Villa was … [Read more...] about Aston Villa Team News vs Real Sociedad: Kamara, Garnacho, Abraham
Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Chelsea FC have played behind closed doors this summer already, twice, but now it's time to put on a show in front of a crowd. It will happen down under, as the Blues get their 2026-27 preseason underway at Western Sydney Wanderers at Accor Stadium. It's the Chelsea debut, from an exhibition standpoint (i.e. performing in front of fans), for new manager Xabi Alonso and summer … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Western Sydney: Alonso, Palestra, Estevao, Lacroix
Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
You can say that the 2026 Chelsea FC summer transfer window was a bit of a "late bloomer." Stamford Bridge started slow in the transfer market, certainly so by their standards, but they are absolutely cooking now. Crystal Palace central defender Maxence Lacroix has now completed his medical, which will soon make him a new Chelsea player. All we're waiting on now is the signing … [Read more...] about Maxence Lacroix Completes Chelsea Medical Ahead of £52m Move from Crystal Palace
Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Auckland FC (Preseason Friendly)
Tottenham Hotspur begin their overseas summer tour with a trip to the largest city in New Zealand; Auckland. This weekend will see Spurs take on Auckland FC, not the strongest team on the planet by any means, but they are among the top clubs in New Zealand. Tottenham are currently dealing with a few injury absences (haven't they always been the past two seasons?) and some … [Read more...] about Tottenham Predicted Starting XI at Auckland FC (Preseason Friendly)
Tottenham Team News at Auckland FC: Cristian Romero, Mo Kudus, Guglielmo Vicario
Tottenham Hotspur beat MK Dons 1-0 in a behind closed doors preseason friendly on Wednesday. Now it's time to play not just a friendly, but also an exhibition match. Spurs will now head down under, starting first in New Zealand, and then Australia. And they will do so, with more transfer narratives surrounding "Cuti" or Cristian Romero. And in addition to all the transfer … [Read more...] about Tottenham Team News at Auckland FC: Cristian Romero, Mo Kudus, Guglielmo Vicario
What Match Momentum Really Means in Football
A football scoreline shows the result at a particular moment, but it does not always reveal the direction of the match. A game can remain 0-0 while one side repeatedly enters the final third, wins corners and forces hurried clearances. This developing pattern is commonly described as match momentum. … [Read more...] about What Match Momentum Really Means in Football
Everton Team News at Bolton: Hayden Hackney, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner
Everton FC have made three new signings this summer transfer window: Merlin Rohl, Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney, and more new additions are expected to arrive before the summer transfer window closes on September 1. While Rohl and George had starting assignments for the 4-0 thrashing of Dundee last weekend, we're still awaiting the Toffees debut of Hackney. … [Read more...] about Everton Team News at Bolton: Hayden Hackney, Jarrad Branthwaite, James Garner
Elliot Anderson Completes £116m Move to Manchester City
Elliot Anderson was officially announced as a new Manchester City player on Thursday. The midfielder moves over from Nottingham Forest on a transfer fee reportedly worth £116 million, which is a new club record.The previous record belonged to Jack Grealish, who moved over from Aston Villa on a deal worth £100m. The 23-year-old will not become the most expensive transfer buy … [Read more...] about Elliot Anderson Completes £116m Move to Manchester City