Hull stun Manchester United as Premier League season opens dramatically
The 2026-27 Premier League season began with several striking results, led by newly promoted Hull City’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United. Arsenal opened their title defence with a 3-0 win against Coventry City, while Manchester City needed a stoppage-time goal to beat Bournemouth 2-1. Chelsea also began Xabi Alonso’s reign with a 3-2 victory at Fulham. Elsewhere, Brighton defeated Aston Villa 4-0, Brentford beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 and Leeds United won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest. Newcastle United and Liverpool shared a 2-2 draw, leaving the opening round with early surprises across the division.
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Chelsea’s attacking trio delivers victory but Sánchez draws criticism
Chelsea began Xabi Alonso’s tenure with a 3-2 win at Fulham on Monday, with each member of the club’s new attacking trio scoring. João Pedro opened the game after 31 seconds, Morgan Rogers scored on his debut following his club-record £117 million move from Aston Villa, and Cole Palmer also found the net. Fulham replied through Josh King and Gonzalo Garcia, with goalkeeper Robert Sánchez making errors that contributed to both goals. The result gave Alonso a winning start, but the balance between Chelsea’s attacking promise and defensive uncertainty immediately became a central talking point.
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Bruno Fernandes leads PFA awards after record assist campaign
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the PFA Premier League Players’ Player of the Year for 2025-26, while five Arsenal players were selected in the men’s Team of the Year. Champions Arsenal were represented by David Raya, Gabriel, William Saliba, Jurrien Timber and Declan Rice. Manchester City contributed Nico O’Reilly, Rayan Cherki, Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, with Brentford striker Igor Thiago completing the side. Fernandes was Manchester United’s sole representative after recording a league-record 21 assists last season, adding the players’ award to his Football Writers’ Association recognition.
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Tottenham complete £85 million Savio signing as De Zerbi demands more
Tottenham Hotspur completed the signing of Brazilian winger Savio from Manchester City in a deal worth £75 million up front, with a further £10 million in add-ons. The 22-year-old, previously known as Savinho, agreed the move on Tuesday after Tottenham pursued him throughout the summer. Savio registered 13 assists and three goals in his first campaign under Pep Guardiola but later struggled for minutes around a thigh injury. The transfer took Tottenham’s summer spending beyond £300 million and strengthened Roberto De Zerbi’s attacking options after the club’s 3-0 defeat by Brentford on the opening weekend.
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Premier League commits £900,000 to police partnership projects
The Premier League announced £900,000 of funding for projects designed to strengthen relationships between professional clubs, police forces and local communities across England and Wales. Forty-nine club charities from the Premier League and English Football League will receive support for Police Partnerships projects, while additional contributions from police and other public agencies will take the overall investment beyond £2 million. The programmes will be delivered through Premier League Kicks and will focus on young people considered at risk of crime, antisocial behaviour or violence.
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Raheem Sterling faces three charges after Lamborghini crash
Raheem Sterling has been charged with dangerous driving, possessing nitrous oxide and refusing to provide a specimen after a crash involving his £270,000 Lamborghini. According to Haberler.com, citing The Sun, the incident occurred on May 28 near the Minley Interchange on the M3 motorway in Hampshire. Police attended after motorists reported seeing a black luxury 4x4 skid on the road, and Sterling was taken into custody. No other vehicle was involved and no injuries were reported. The former England international, 31, is due to appear before a judge on September 15.
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Lucas Herrington impresses on first Hull City start
Lucas Herrington made his first start for Hull City as the Premier League newcomers progressed to the third round of the EFL Cup by beating Stoke City 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. The Australian teenager played the full 90 minutes and was named player of the match by BBC Sport, following his Premier League debut as a substitute in Hull’s surprise 2-0 victory over Manchester United. He was not involved in the shootout after earlier missing for Australia in the World Cup round-of-32 defeat by Egypt.
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