Opinion

"Arsenal should sell world champions like Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Merino before even considering moving on Myles Lewis-Skelly – he’s that important" Henry Winter for FourFourTwo in Cardiff

By Henry Winter Published 17 August 26

EXCLUSIVE COLUMN Why Mikel Arteta and Arsenal must resist the temptation of pure profit when it comes to the most successful Hale End graduate since Bukayo Saka

Wolverhampton Wanderers dragged light from darkness but frailties were exposed on Raul’s return

By Chris Nee Published 17 August 26

Blackburn Rovers goals in opening-night 2-2 draw at Molineux highlight Wolves’ weak spot

Why new Newcastle United boss Matthias Jaissle learned the task is harder than he thought, from this weekend's double-header of friendlies

By Harry De Cosemo Published 17 August 26

Newcastle United have had a summer of upheaval – and things haven't yet settled for Matthias Jaissle

If you've written off Frank Lampard as a Premier League manager, you're in for a shock

By Chris Nee Published 17 August 26

OPINION The former Chelsea and Everton boss is back in the Premier League. One way or another, he could be there to stay.

"It was crazy for Palace to lose Brennan Johnson – I don't get it!" Writing in his Top, Top Column, Clinton Morrison reveals he intends to speak to people at Crystal Palace and seek clarity on the decision to lose their 25-year-old forward

By Clinton Morrison Published 15 August 26

CLINTON'S COLUMN He also discusses Barcelona’s pursuit of Rodri, Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future after links with Chelsea and Manchester United, and looks ahead to the Community Shield

Michael Carrick has done the minimum required so far at Manchester United: now the work REALLY begins

By Chris Nee Published 15 August 26

OPINION Carrick’s impact in 2025-26 shouldn’t be underestimated but the new season will test his abilities to the limit

The Turkish Super Lig has outmuscled the Saudi Pro League - for one good reason

By Mark White Published 14 August 26

Has the bubble burst with Saudi Arabia's footballing dream? And are Turkiye there to swoop in?

The Community Shield must mark the end of The FA’s Wembley obsession

By Richard Buxton Published 14 August 26

The Community Shield’s Cardiff return proves English football can exist away from Wembley

Aston Villa might have replaced Morgan Rogers without spending a penny

By Chris Nee Published 13 August 26

Brian Madjo hogged the headlines after his debut goal but Villa’s rising star can be found further back

Why Newcastle, Everton, Crystal Palace and others must be wary

By James Roberts Published 13 August 26

OPINION Some Premier League clubs may think relegation battles are a thing of the past, but top-flight stability can evaporate before you know it