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Match report· 6 min read

Sunderland 1-0 Fulham: Isidor's Late Strike Settles Stadium of Light Contest

Wilson Isidor's 75th-minute goal was enough to give Sunderland a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham at the Stadium of Light in Matchweek 2.

Match report· 6 min read

Leeds 1-1 Brentford: Calvert-Lewin Rescues Point After Schade Strike

Dominic Calvert-Lewin's late equaliser cancelled out Kevin Schade's first-half opener as Leeds and Brentford shared the spoils at Elland Road.

Match report· 6 min read

Chelsea 4-3 Brighton: Stamford Bridge thriller swings both ways before Blues hold on

Chelsea survived a late Brighton fightback to win a seven-goal thriller 4-3 at Stamford Bridge, with Cole Palmer's 74th-minute strike proving decisive.

Match report· 6 min read

Coventry 0-1 Hull City: Liam Millar's late strike stuns dominant hosts

Hull City snatched a 1-0 win at Coventry Building Society Arena as Liam Millar's 82nd-minute goal punished a Coventry side who dominated possession but couldn't find a breakthrough.

Match report· 6 min read

Tottenham 0-2 Newcastle: Elanga and Wissa sink Spurs at home

Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa struck in a second-half salvo as Newcastle came from behind on home turf to beat Tottenham 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Match report· 6 min read

Bournemouth 1-1 Everton: Tarkowski's stoppage-time strike denies Cherries victory

Alex Scott's first-half goal looked set to win it for Bournemouth until James Tarkowski struck deep into stoppage time to earn Everton a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium.

Match report· 6 min read

Liverpool 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Muñoz snatches late leveller in Anfield thriller

Víctor Muñoz's 82nd-minute strike rescued a point for Liverpool as Nottingham Forest twice led at Anfield in a dramatic Matchweek 2 draw.

Match report· 6 min read

Crystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City: Cherki brace and Haaland double sink hosts

Rayan Cherki struck twice and Erling Haaland added two more as Manchester City ran riot at Selhurst Park, brushing aside Crystal Palace 4-1.

Matchweek Preview· 6 min read

Premier League Matchweek 2 Preview: Villa Host Arsenal as Early Pace-Setters Are Tested

A full Premier League Matchweek 2 preview: Aston Villa vs Arsenal, Tottenham vs Newcastle, Chelsea vs Brighton and more, with scoreline predictions.

Match report· 6 min read

Fulham 2-3 Chelsea: Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer inspire Blues to opening-day win at Craven Cottage

Chelsea survived a Fulham fightback to win 3-2 on the opening weekend, with Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer on target at Craven Cottage.

Match report· 6 min read

Hull City 2-0 Manchester United: Ajayi and Mendy stun visitors at MKM Stadium

Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy struck either side of half-time as Hull City upset the odds to beat Manchester United 2-0 in their Premier League opener.

Match report· 6 min read

Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds: Late Anton Stach Strike Sinks Hosts on Opening Weekend

Anton Stach's 88th-minute goal gave Leeds a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in a tight Matchweek 1 encounter at the City Ground.

Match report· 6 min read

Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland: Clarke's Late Winner Snatches Opening-Day Points at Portman Road

Jack Clarke's 90th-minute strike gave Ipswich a dramatic 2-1 win over Sunderland at Portman Road, despite Sunderland dominating possession and chances.

Match report· 6 min read

Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace: Dewsbury-Hall and Barry Seal Opening-Day Win

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry struck either side of half-time as Everton beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Hill Dickinson Stadium on the opening weekend.

Match report· 6 min read

Brentford 3-0 Tottenham: Lewis-Potter, Janelt and Kayode sink toothless Spurs

Brentford ran riot at the Community Stadium, with Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and Michael Kayode all on target in a dominant opening-weekend win over Tottenham.

Match report· 6 min read

Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth: Late Guéhi and Gvardiol Strikes Complete Comeback

Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad, with Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol scoring in the final ten minutes after Marcus Tavernier's opener.

Match report· 6 min read

Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: Hinshelwood brace and Lindelof own goal sink ten-man Villa

Jack Hinshelwood's double and an early Lindelof own goal set Brighton on their way to a dominant 4-0 win over ten-man Aston Villa at the Amex.

Match report· 6 min read

Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool: Late Szoboszlai penalty rescues point for Reds at St James' Park

Anthony Elanga and Joe Willock strikes were cancelled out by Cody Gakpo and a stoppage-time Dominik Szoboszlai penalty as Newcastle and Liverpool shared the spoils in a thrilling opener.

Match report· 6 min read

Arsenal 3-0 Coventry: Havertz, Saka and Ødegaard seal comfortable win

Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Ødegaard all found the net as Arsenal cruised past Coventry 3-0 at the Emirates on the opening weekend.

Matchweek Preview· 6 min read

Premier League Matchweek 1 Preview: A New Season Begins

The 2026-27 Premier League kicks off with Arsenal hosting Coventry, Newcastle facing Liverpool and Man City opening at home to Bournemouth.

Match report· 6 min read

Spain 1-0 Argentina: Ferrán Torres Extra-Time Winner Seals World Cup Glory

Ferrán Torres struck in extra time as Spain edged Argentina 1-0 at MetLife Stadium to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, despite a heroic display from Emiliano Martínez.

Match report· 6 min read

France 4-6 England: Saka's double and late penalty seal ten-goal thriller in Miami

England held off a fierce France fightback led by Kylian Mbappé to win a stunning third-place playoff 6-4 at Hard Rock Stadium, with Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham among the scorers.

Match report· 6 min read

England 1-2 Argentina: Late Fernández and Martínez Strikes End Three Lions' Dream in Atlanta

Anthony Gordon's second-half strike had England dreaming of the final, but a ruthless late double from Argentina broke hearts at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Preview· 7 min read

Spain vs Argentina: World Cup 2026 Final Preview, Prediction & Key Battles

The World Cup 2026 final pits Spain's watertight defence against Lionel Messi and the holders Argentina. Our AI's prediction, the Golden Boot subplot, and the battles that decide it.