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Spurs 'didn't fight in the right way' - Di Zerbi
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto Di Zerbi believes his side "didn't fight in the right way" in their 3-0 loss to Brentford in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
Published 3 hours ago on BBC Football
How the 'new boys' of Ipswich got their season off to a dream start
Match of the Day's Wayne Rooney is full of praise for Ipswich Town on their return to the Premier League as they earn a late victory over Sunderland.
Published one minute ago on BBC Football
'They just didn't look fit at all' - Shearer on Man Utd
Match of the Day pundits Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney analyse Manchester United's performance in their 2-0 loss on the opening day of the Premier League to newly promoted Hull City.
Published 6 minutes ago on BBC Football
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The season starts with new boys Hull welcoming Man Utd and Coventry at champions Arsenal
Published 26 minutes ago on BBC Football
Enzo Maresca searches for ‘new Rodri’ and expects Manchester City reaction
Published 56 minutes ago on Guardian - Premier League
Man City will 'try to find the new Rodri' - Maresca
Manchester City will "try to find the new Rodri" after the Spain captain left the club earlier this week to join La Liga champions Barcelona, says manager Enzo Maresca.
Published an hour ago on BBC Football
We let fans down, says Nuno after West Ham defeat
Nuno Espirito Santo says West Ham "let down" their fans as they lost 2-1 to Charlton in their first Championship home match this season.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham are ‘not a team’ and hits out at lack of fight
Published 2 hours ago on Guardian - Premier League
Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer - Sunday's gossip
Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez open to Arsenal transfer, Spurs confident on completing Omar Marmoush deal, Ollie Watkins wants Al-Hilal move, plus more.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
Tote bags & derby wins - how Pressley has defied Dundee expectations
Steven Pressley says he is "immensely proud" of his Dundee players as the head coach's redemption arc continues with another derby victory.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
De Zerbi learns cash alone cannot fix Spurs' losing mentality
Spurs head coach Roberto De Zerbi discovers cash is no cure for a losing mentality as they crash to a heavy defeat at Brentford, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
| Premier League Results Saturday 22nd August 2026 | ||
| Brentford | v | Tottenham |
| Everton | 2 - 0 | Palace |
| Hull City | 2 - 0 | Man Utd |
| Ipswich | 2 - 1 | Sunderland |
| Nottm Forest | 0 - 1 | Leeds |
| Premier League Fixtures Sunday 23rd August 2026 | ||
| Brighton | v | Aston Villa |
| Man City | v | Bournemouth |
| Newcastle | v | Liverpool |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |