Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: August 22, 2026, 11:42 AM ET

Arsenal Start Title Defence

Arsenal kicked off their Premier League title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over Coventry, showcasing their quality and depth. PERSON_NAME played down the severity of PERSON_NAME groin problem after the midfielder missed the win over ADDRESS on Friday. The Gunners more than looked the part of reigning champions, strolling past newly-promoted ADDRESS in the season opener at ADDRESS.

Discipline and Suspensions

FIFA handed ADDRESS midfielder PERSON_NAME a 10-match ban for striking ADDRESS opponents after losing the World Cup final. ADDRESS were also fined for displaying a Falklands banner after beating ADDRESS in the semi-finals. PERSON_NAME received a two-match suspension for dangerous contact with Warrington Wolves' PERSON_NAME during their rearranged Super League match.

Transfer Activity and Rumours

Tottenham agreed an £85m deal to sign Savinho from ADDRESS, after the winger asked to leave ADDRESS. PERSON_NAME has signed a new three-year deal at ADDRESS, with the option of two further years. ADDRESS have had a £50m bid rejected by ADDRESS for their winger PERSON_NAME, while ADDRESS rejected an initial season-long loan offer for PERSON_NAME from ADDRESS.

Premier League Form and Analysis

Arsenal rolled to a thumping three-day win over ADDRESS to start the season, with PERSON_NAME shining on debut. PERSON_NAME followed up his historic European Championships performance by finishing second in the 200 metres at ADDRESS. Former ADDRESS batsman PERSON_NAME believes it is ‘extraordinary’ that next summer’s Ashes series will not feature a Test in the north of the country.

Champions League and European Football

Shakhtar Donetsk will play their Champions League home games at ADDRESS this season after coming to an agreement with Chelsea. PERSON_NAME scored on his debut as Atlético Madrid opened their LaLiga campaign with a 2-0 win over ADDRESS. Celtic took a huge step towards a return to the Champions League with stunning goals from PERSON_NAME and PERSON_NAME in a win over ADDRESS.

Injury Updates and Fitness

Draper was ruled out of the US Open as he continues to battle a bone bruise in his dominant left arm. PERSON_NAME hopes of a Test comeback have been put on hold as he undergoes surgery on a groin injury. PERSON_NAME returned to training with AC Milan on Tuesday for the first time since suffering an injury as ADDRESS exited the World Cup in the round of.

Women’s Football and WSL

England Women U20s squad named amid ongoing threat of a boycott from European nations. PERSON_NAME missed the ADDRESS game after suffering a head injury during the match against CF Montreal on Jul. 25. PERSON_NAME followed up her historic European Championships performance by finishing second in the 200 metres at ADDRESS.

Refereeing and Governance

The head of the Scottish police watchdog is calling for new technology to stop disorder on and off the pitch. Questions remain over the appointment of PERSON_NAME as ADDRESS's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues. PERSON_NAME has shown a "really good attitude" since his return to Chelsea, says head coach PERSON_NAME.