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Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux
New managers galore suggest many of the usual suspects will struggle to dethrone the champions but their own hunger could be the key
Published 2 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Hull owner hits out at pundits over 'laughable' criticism
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali criticises pundits Joe Cole and Carlton Cole after they mock his side's chances of Premier League survival on a podcast.
Published 7 minutes ago on BBC Football
Ronaldinho seeks 300th goal with comeback aged 46
Brazil great Ronaldinho says he hopes he can score his 300th career goal after announcing a comeback at the age of 46 at Italian third-tier side Ravenna.
Published 27 minutes ago on BBC Football
Arsenal exploring Yildiz move - Friday's gossip
Arsenal explore move for Kenan Yildiz, Atletico Madrid trying to finalise Nicolas Jackson signing and Manchester City in talks over Allan Elias, plus more.
Published 42 minutes ago on BBC Football
Parrott makes move to Real Betis from AZ Alkmaar
Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott completes his transfer from Dutch team AZ Alkmaar to Spanish side Real Betis.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
Watch: Late Larne double seals first-leg win over 10-man Red Imps
Watch highlights as Irish Premiership champions Larne defeat 10-man Lincoln Red Imps 2-0 in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Villa £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis rejected by Southampton
Aston Villa have bid worth around £18m plus add-ons rejected by Southampton for defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Joao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034
Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
West Brom's Heggebo banned for 'handball goal'
West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo is banned for two matches by the FA for scoring a goal with his hand against Norwich City.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa
Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
Championship roundup: Middlesbrough seal comeback win; West Brom beat Norwich
Will Lankshear scored a second-half double on his debut as Middlesbrough fought back to start their Championship campaign with a 2-1 victory over Lincoln
Published 4 hours ago on Guardian - League Two
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