Last updated: September 7, 2026, 2:40 PM ET
Premier League
Arsenal delivered a statement win over Chelsea at the Emirates, coming from behind to win 2-1 in a vintage London derby. The Gunners showed why they remain the team to beat in England, with Mikel Arteta's side quickly recovering from an early scare to assert their dominance. Arsenal showed Chelsea and the rest of the Premier League who's boss, as they continue to overcome every obstacle in their path. Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard tormented the Blues, proving that Arsenal need no new striker to lead the title charge. Havertz and Odegaard stepped up with nine points from three games and just one goal conceded, keeping Arsenal ahead of the rest. Chelsea, meanwhile, ended the match with two right-backs alongside each other in midfield, raising questions about their squad balance despite £349m spent this summer. Gary Neville criticised Chelsea's "all over the place" back three, though he believes Xabi Alonso's side can still finish second or third. Neville questioned the defensive organisation after the defeat, while Xabi Alonso admitted Chelsea must "address" their defensive frailties after conceding seven goals in just three games. Alonso acknowledged the issues following the 2-1 loss. The champions remain kings of the Premier League despite Chelsea's rise.
Manchester United dropped points for the second time in three Premier League games, drawing 2-2 with Everton. The Red Devils are just three games into the season but already look like a work in progress, having shipped two goals for the third consecutive match. Man United dropped points at Goodison Park, and Gary Neville fears their habit of conceding goals isn't going away. Neville expressed concern after United shipped two goals again, while Ainsley Maitland-Niles emerged as an unlikely hero for Everton, scoring on his Premier League return in the 2-2 draw. Maitland-Niles scored on his debut for the Toffees, a moment even he couldn't have imagined playing out as it did. Michael Carrick's United are missing a spark, while Ezri Konsa shone for Arsenal on his debut. Carrick's side lacked creativity in the draw, continuing their early-season struggles.
Elsewhere, Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a season-long deal, marking a surprising move for the former Leicester forward. Vardy joined the Clarets for the remainder of the season, adding experience to their attack. Leicester captain Harry Souttar said his players failed to produce the "bare minimum" after their heavy defeat to Oxford, insisting they "have got to take responsibility." Souttar criticised his side's performance following the thrashing. Sunderland vs Arsenal will kick off at 8pm on Saturday, and BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team has explained why. The kick-off time was clarified for fans ahead of the fixture.
Transfer News
Chelsea are at the front of the queue to sign AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, with the Blues plotting an early move to replace Enzo Fernández. Chelsea are targeting the England international, according to Transfer Talk. The gossip mill also links Chelsea winger Pedro Neto with interest from other clubs, while Manchester United and Newcastle United have inquired about Christopher Nkunku. Monday's gossip is dominated by Chelsea's midfield plans. In other news, Jadon Sancho is reportedly set for a stunning return to Borussia Dortmund, according to Monday's newspapers. Sancho is linked with a move back to the Bundesliga club. Meanwhile, new £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs, adding "when Man City call you don't say no." Ndiaye joined the Premier League champions for £60m and is eager to prove himself at the highest level.
LaLiga & European Leagues
Barcelona thrashed Valencia 5-0 at Mestalla, with Hansi Flick lauding a "nearly perfect" performance while warning the Spanish champions can still improve. Flick praised his side's display but insists there's more to come. Valencia fans protested against club officials and players after the demoralizing home loss, slamming "mercenaries" in the stands. Valencia fans protested following the rout, expressing their anger at the club's direction. In the Champions League power rankings ahead of Matchday, our panel has PSG at No. 1, with the contenders and pretenders beginning to take shape. PSG leads the early rankings as the tournament gets underway.
In Serie A, Ruben Amorim has called for patience after his winning run as AC Milan manager came to a halt with a 1-1 draw against Juventus. Amorim called for calm after the result, while Inter proved they are the team to beat in Italy. In the Eredivisie, goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. scored twice from the penalty spot for Telstar on Sunday. Koeman Jr. scored two late penalties to earn a point for his side. Giovanni Reyna scored his first goal since signing for Strasbourg as his new club trounced Troyes 6-2 in Ligue. Reyna found the net for the first time since his move, helping Strasbourg to a dominant victory.
Ballon d'Or & Star Players
Kylian Mbappé has launched a passionate defence of his playing style, denying that his work-rate off the ball alongside Vinícius Júnior is an issue for Real Madrid. Mbappé defended his approach and talked up his Ballon d'Or chances, saying this could be the year he finally wins the award. Mbappé targets his first Ballon d'Or at Real Madrid, believing his performances this season will be enough. Harry Kane is also in contention, saying he is "extremely proud" of his stunning goalscoring campaign last season and happy to be in the running. Kane is proud of his 73-goal season and hopes his "best season" earns him the historic award.
Lamine Yamal scored his 50th club goal for Barcelona at 19 years and 49 days old, prompting comparisons to Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Yamal reached the half-century mark this week, and the numbers show just how special his achievement is. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, was mocked after Al Nassr suffered their first defeat of the season to Al Ittihad. Al Ittihad poked fun at Ronaldo after inflicting a loss on the Saudi Pro League defending champions, with the taunt "cheating, still losing" aimed at the Portuguese star.
MLS & International
Antoine Griezmann has catapulted Orlando City into the playoff picture with eight goal contributions in eight games since joining the Lions. Griezmann has transformed Orlando's season, featuring prominently in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings. The United States women's team lost its opening match at the U20 Women's World Cup in Łódź, Poland, falling 2-1 to Italy. Italy stunned the Americans, leaving them in an early hole in a difficult group.
FIFA & Governance
The Belgian football federation said it can't support Gianni Infantino's bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance issues and the way FIFA handled clearing Folarin Balogun to play. Belgium rejected Infantino's re-election bid over the Balogun ban controversy. Belgium's FA says it still wants answers about why Balogun was allowed to play against them at the World Cup. The Belgian FA continues to seek clarification on the matter. Infantino will nevertheless run for reelection as FIFA president despite uncertainty over his future following his failed attempt to raise $20 billion with the sale of a stake in future World Cup revenues. Infantino will stand for reelection in 2027, according to reports.
Scottish Football
Hearts moved up to second place in the Premiership as new head coach Wouter Vrancken gets to grips with a much-changed squad at Tynecastle. Hearts won their fourth consecutive match, with the question now being whether they can sustain this form. Hibernian head coach David Gray is under increasing pressure after a drab defeat at St Johnstone, with his side's slump raising serious concerns. Gray faces mounting pressure after the loss, with "gambling & guessing" blamed for the recent decline. Rangers have been hit by an injury blow with Lawrence Shankland sidelined, while Celtic lost Yang and managers are already under pressure across the league. Shankland's injury adds to Rangers' woes, with three managers feeling the heat. Livingston have sacked Glenn Whelan after just nine games, with David Martindale returning as interim boss. Martindale returned to the head coach position on a temporary basis. Sportscene highlights cover St Johnstone v Hibs and Hearts v Dundee from the weekend's action.
Rugby League & Other Sports
Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell says he is not sure if he will play for the club again after announcing he will retire at the end of the 2026 Super League season. Farrell announced his retirement plans, reflecting on his fond memories and next steps with the club. St Helens have missed out on play-off rugby for the first time after their seventh-placed finish in Super League, with the club's stagnation becoming a talking point. St Helens' decline has been analysed after they let success become stagnation. The final round of the regular Betfred Super League season is here, with the League Leaders' Shield and third place still to be decided. Super League's final round promises a frantic Friday with Wigan Warriors and Leeds Rhinos battling for honours.
In the Women's Super League, Chelsea entered the season looking to bounce back from a rare trophyless campaign but stumbled to a 1-1 opening-day draw against Aston Villa. Chelsea drew with missed chances and a defensive mistake costing them. The WSL is investigating after Crystal Palace breached substitution rules during Sunday's win over Everton. Palace breached the regulations, prompting an investigation. Putellas was outshone by Cascarino on debut but remains the spine of London City's success, according to Sky Sports columnist Laura Hunter. Putellas' debut was analysed as the WSL's opening round brought new contenders into focus. Manchester City started strong with a crushing win over Birmingham, while Chelsea were held by Villa. Man City crushed Birmingham in the WSL return, with new signings and improved squads making an immediate impact. We also look at the transfers we wish we'd seen, including Putellas at Bayern and Paralluelo at Arsenal.
Formula 1
Kimi Antonelli delivered an implausible Italian Grand Prix win from 19th place, a result likened to "walking on water" and described as "just unheard of." Antonelli's miracle win at Monza was one of the best races in 30 years, according to Martin Brundle. Brundle gave his verdict on the fairytale, a "bruised" George Russell and a Ferrari "skirmish." Lewis Hamilton accused Ferrari of having "no rules" after a clash with teammate Charles Leclerc during the race. Hamilton slammed the team's approach following the incident. Formula 1 heads to a brand-new street circuit in Madrid for the Spanish Grand Prix, the final European race of the season. The Spanish GP schedule and viewing information have been confirmed for the new Madrid race.
NFL & American Football
The 2026 NFL season gets underway with a Super Bowl rematch as defending champions Seattle Seahawks host New England Patriots on Wednesday night. NFL games will be live on Sky in Week One, with the season starting on Wednesday. The race to Super Bowl 61 begins with 285 games across eight countries, four continents and six time zones. The NFL is back with 32 teams vying for one championship and five gold rings.
Cricket, Golf & Other Sports
Kevin Pietersen is to join the England men's white-ball teams as a specialist mentor in the build-up to next year's Cricket World Cup in Africa. Pietersen was appointed as a specialist mentor for the white-ball setup. England Women's national selector Lydia Greenway laid out her plan to close the gap on Australia with a push for 'world-class' all-rounders. Greenway outlined the strategy, with England trialling Capsey as keeper. Great Britain and Ireland won the Walker Cup for the first time since 2015 after a nerve-shredding late comeback beat the USA 13½-12½. GB&I won a historic Walker Cup thriller. Team Europe aim to reclaim the Solheim Cup on home soil when they host Team USA in the Netherlands this week. The Solheim Cup will be exclusively live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports. In boxing, Thomas Carty was 'blatantly' fouled by David Allen, who should have been disqualified after the bizarre ending to their fight, according to Carty's manager Mike Ofo. Carty expects Allen to be disqualified after the Dublin drama. Luke Littler beat rival Luke Humphries to win on his return to the European Tour at the Czech Darts Open in Prague. Littler won the title, declaring "I'm back with a bang." In horse racing, the Shadwell-owned Raaheeb returns to the racetrack on Monday afternoon, live on Sky Sports Racing. Raaheeb aims to resume progression at Windsor.
Other Football News
Shrewsbury Town's long-running takeover saga is set to end after an American consortium was granted approval to buy the club. Shrewsbury's takeover was approved by the EFL. Jose Mourinho's career nosedived after he left Real Madrid in 2013, and the question is whether he can lead them to Champions League glory and prove how special he really is. Mourinho's quest for UCL redemption is examined. Red Star Belgrade fans unveiled a tifo of war criminal Ratko Mladic before their derby win over Partizan Belgrade on Sunday. Red Star fans displayed the controversial banner, drawing widespread condemnation. A new camera angle shows the ball coming off Nottingham Forest defender Neco Williams' arms as he scores his disallowed goal against Tottenham, but the VAR row continues. New video shows the handball, though the debate over the decision persists. In the Champions League, Lithuanian coach Valdas Dambrauskas cut his teeth in English football and now returns with Sabah, his career kick-started by £725 game-show winnings. Dambrauskas returns to Old Trafford with Sabah in the Champions League. Troy Parrott stunned Mourinho's side as Barcelona showed brilliance in the Euro Debrief. Parrott stunned Real Madrid as Barcelona and Bayern slipped. Paul Merson says he would be worried by Roberto De Zerbi's post-match comments criticising Spurs' forward players and medical staff. Merson expressed concern over De Zerbi's criticism. Hampshire Police are investigating an incident between Cardiff's Krystian Bielik and a home supporter during Portsmouth's 2-0 win at Fratton Park. Police are investigating the Bielik incident. After setting out on a van journey to find a new club, goalkeeper Milo Beimers has signed for Viterbese in Italy. Beimers' journey ended with an unexpected deal. The Red Roses have named an experienced 36-player squad for the home leg of the WXV Global Series, with 25 World Cup winners included. The Red Roses named their squad for the WXV Global Series. Bundesliga highlights from matchday two are available to watch. Bundesliga highlights from the second matchday are now online.