Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: September 7, 2026, 6:35 AM ET

Premier League

Arsenal edged past Chelsea 2-1 in a vintage London derby at the Emirates, coming from behind to record a statement win. The result keeps the Gunners perfect through three matches, and manager Xabi Alonso insisted his side remain kings of the Premier League despite Chelsea’s summer spending. For the Blues, however, Alonso criticized their defensive frailties after conceding seven goals in just three league games.

Manchester United dropped points again in a 2-2 draw with Everton, leaving them already two points adrift of the early pace with only three games played. The result raises fresh questions about whether Erik ten Hag’s side remains a work in progress. Elsewhere, veteran striker Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a season-long deal, adding experience to the Clarets’ attack after his Leicester exit.

European Football

Giovanni Reyna scored his first goal since signing for Strasbourg, helping his new club trounce Troyes 6-2 in Ligue 1 on Sunday. The US international’s strike capped a dominant display as Strasbourg climbed the table. In Spain, Valencia fans slammed club officials and players as “mercenaries” following a demoralizing 5-0 home defeat to Barcelona in LaLiga, with protests erupting at Mestalla after the final whistle.

In the Netherlands, goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr. scored twice from the penalty spot for Telstar in the Eredivisie, converting two late spot-kicks to earn his side a dramatic point. The son of the Netherlands manager became an unlikely hero in a 2-2 draw.

Transfer Talk

Chelsea are leading the race to sign AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they prepare for the potential departure of Enzo Fernández. Transfer Talk reports the Blues have moved to the front of the queue for the highly-rated England Under-21 international, with a bid expected before the window closes.

Women’s Football

The Women’s Super League has launched an investigation after Crystal Palace used four substitution windows in their win over Everton, a breach of competition rules. The club could face sanctions as the league reviews the incident. Chelsea’s WSL title ambitions stumbled on opening day with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, as missed chances and a defensive mistake cost the Blues a winning start to their revenge campaign.

At the U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, Italy stunned the United States 2-1 in the Americans’ opening match in Lódź, leaving the defending champions in an early hole in a difficult group.

Scottish Football

Hibernian head coach David Gray is facing mounting pressure after a drab defeat at St Johnstone left the club winless in the Scottish Premiership. Gray described the current situation as “gambling and guessing” as fans grow increasingly restless with the team’s form.

Boxing & Racing

Thomas Carty’s manager Mike Ofo expects David Allen to be disqualified after a bizarre foul in Dublin, claiming the Irishman was “blatantly” fouled in the fight’s chaotic ending. Ofo said the disqualification is the only acceptable outcome after the incident. On the racetrack, the Shadwell-owned Raaheeb returns to action at Windsor on Monday afternoon, live on Sky Sports Racing, as the progressive three-year-old looks to continue his upward curve.

The Solheim Cup gets under way this week in the Netherlands, with Team Europe aiming to reclaim the trophy on home soil against Team USA. The event will be shown exclusively live in the UK and Ireland on Sky Sports. Meanwhile, the NFL season kicks off with the race to Super Bowl 61 beginning across 285 games and 22 weeks of action spanning eight countries and four continents, with 32 teams chasing one champion.