Last updated: August 16, 2026, 3:39 AM ET
Community Shield Preview
Premier League champions Arsenal prepare to face FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield, with questions swirling about whether victory at Wembley truly predicts success over the full campaign ahead.
Arsenal Title Defence
Arsenal enter the new season as favourites to defend their Premier League crown, though pundits debate whether last season's triumph was built on sustainable foundations or simply timely form peaking at the right moments.
City Leadership Updates
Enzo Maresca will wait until the transfer window closes before finalising his Manchester City leadership group, as squad uncertainty continues to swirl around the defending champions' core structure.
Manchester United Kit Launch
United's third kit draws inspiration from Salford Lads and Girls Club, featuring an ivory, burgundy and dark green design that honours local community football heritage ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Inter Miami Struggles Continue
Lionel Messi missed his third consecutive penalty as Nashville SC defeated Inter Miami 4-1, extending the champions' losing streak to three matches in devastating fashion on Saturday evening.
PSG Strengthen Attack
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Mika Godts from Ajax for $64M, adding Belgian width and creativity to their already star-studded attacking options ahead of the new Ligue 1 season.
United Preseason Woes
Michael Carrick admitted there were no excuses after the 4-2 defeat to AC Milan, as Manchester United's preseason preparations continued to raise more questions than answers under the new manager's stewardship.
Preseason Verdicts
The opening weeks of preseason have delivered clear winners and losers across the Premier League, with wonderkids impressing, new managers settling in, and injury concerns already mounting ahead of the August kickoff.
Carrick's Challenge Ahead
Carrick faces mounting pressure in his first full season at Manchester United, where expectations have shifted dramatically from rebuilding phase to immediate competitive results, testing his leadership credentials week in and week out.
Prix Jacques Le Marois Field
Precise lines up alongside More Thunder and Zeus Olympios in the 2026 Prix Jacques Le Marois, with the Group One contest set to showcase elite sprinting talent on the Channel Islands stage.