The Soccer Report

Football headlines from across the web · updated 07 September 2026, 04:59 UTC

Chelsea are on the rise, but Arsenal remain kings of Premier League

Arsenal continue to overcome every obstacle they face in the Premier League -- including London rivals and title aspirants Chelsea.

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Another game, more dropped points: Are Man United still a work in progress?

Manchester United are just three games into the new season, but they've already dropped points twice.

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Reyna scores first goal since move to Strasbourg

Giovanni Reyna scored his first goal since signing for Strasbourg as his new club trounced Troyes 6-2 on Sunday in Ligue 1.

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Italy stuns U.S. women in U20 World Cup opener

The United States lost its opening match at the U20 Women's World Cup on Sunday in Lódź, Poland, falling 2-1 to Italy, a result that leaves the Americans in an early hole in a difficult group.

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Carrick: Utd draw to Everton 'feels like defeat'

Michael Carrick has said that Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Everton "feels like a defeat" after his team conceded a 96th-minute equaliser at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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⚽ Chelsea stumble in WSL revenge campaign

Chelsea enter this season looking to bounce back from a rare trophyless campaign. In a 1-1 opening-day draw to Aston Villa, they didn't get off to a fast start.

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Arsenal edge past Chelsea in vintage derby win

Arsenal came from behind to record a statement 2-1 win in a vintage London derby against Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday.

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Jamie Vardy joins Burnley on season-long deal

Former Leicester forward Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley for the remainder of the season, the club have announced.

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He's a keeper! Koeman Jr. scores twice from spot

Goalkeeper Ronald Koeman Jr, was on the scoresheet not once, but twice for Telstar in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday.

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Valencia fans slam 'mercenaries' after Barça rout

Valencia fans protested Sunday against club officials and players after a demoralizing 5-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga.

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Alonso: Chelsea must 'address' defensive frailties

Xabi Alonso said Chelsea must resolve their defensive frailties after a 2-1 defeat against Arsenal took their goals conceded tally to seven in just three games this season.

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Young praises Rashford and Shaw chemistry

Match of the Day pundit Ashley Young looks at Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw's connection on the left in Manchester United's 2-2 draw against Everton.at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

BBC Sport · 5h ago

Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to avoid red - Rooney

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney says Gabriel was 'extremely lucky' to stay on the pitch after his challenge on Chelsea's Emi Martinez.

BBC Sport · 6h ago

Odegaard 'desire' in Chelsea win impresses Rooney

Match of the Day pundit Wayne Rooney analyses how Martin Odegaard took control of the game as Arsenal faced Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium.

BBC Sport · 6h ago

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

BBC Sport · 6h ago

WSL investigating after Palace break substitution rules

The Women's Super League says an investigation is underway after Crystal Palace use four substitution windows in their win over Everton.

BBC Sport · 7h ago

When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye

New £60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.

BBC Sport · 7h ago

European football: Lamine Yamal’s double powers Barcelona to rout of Valencia

Gatti’s stoppage-time header rescues Juve against MilanGoalkeeper Koeman Jr scores two penalties in EredivisieLamine Yamal struck twice for Barcelona as they demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday to maintain their 100% start

The Guardian · 7h ago

Richard Hughes confirmed as Al-Hilal sporting director after Liverpool departure

Hughes joins Saudi exodus after two years at AnfieldMartinelli, Summerville and Watkins are at Al-HilalRichard Hughes has been appointed as the sporting director ⁠of Al-Hilal, the Saudi Pro League club confirmed on ⁠Sund

The Guardian · 7h ago

Wild opening salvo against Chelsea hints at exciting times for Arsenal fans | Barney Ronay

The home side’s response to Chelsea’s early goal was to play breathless attacking footballWe’re back, baby. So, so back. Well, OK, not exactly back. But back down the time tunnel, for a while at least, as on a powder blu

The Guardian · 7h ago

Football Daily

Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Clinton Morrison discuss the Premier League weekend.

BBC Sport · 7h ago

Chelsea plot early move for Scott - Monday's gossip

Chelsea plot early move for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto attracts interest, and Manchester United and Newcastle United inquire about Christopher Nkunku.

BBC Sport · 8h ago

Four wins in a row, but can it only get better for Hearts?

Hearts move up to second place in the Premiership as new head coach Wouter Vrancken gets to grips with a much-changed squad at Tynecastle.

BBC Sport · 8h ago

Scottish Premiership: Celtic’s Yang completes fightback to see off St Mirren

Rangers beat Motherwell 1-0 but lose Shankland to injuryKerjota’s late winner sees Hearts edge past DundeeYang Hyun-jun scored the winner as Celtic came from behind to beat an impressive St Mirren side 2-1. St Mirren wer

The Guardian · 8h ago

No new striker, no worries - Havertz and Odegaard torment Chelsea

Nine points from three games, one goal conceded and big players stepping up - are Arsenal still ahead of the rest in the race for the Premier League title?

BBC Sport · 8h ago

‘Exceptional performance’: Arteta hails fightback win and says best yet to come

Manager delighted by reaction to Chelsea’s openerAlonso says his side must be ‘tighter’ Mikel Arteta warned that Arsenal are capable of hitting even greater heights after the Premier League champions sent a statement to

The Guardian · 9h ago

Two right-backs in midfield - are Chelsea short despite £349m spent?

Chelsea ended Sunday's 2-1 defeat by champions Arsenal with two right-backs alongside each other in midfield - how did they get here?

BBC Sport · 9h ago

After transfer worries, Everton have an unlikely new hero

Not even Ainsley Maitland-Niles could have imagined his Premier League return for Everton would have played out like it did.

BBC Sport · 9h ago

Watch: Sportscene highlights as Hearts & St Johnstone win

With St Johnstone v Hibs and Hearts v Dundee plus all of Saturday’s stories

BBC Sport · 9h ago

Last-gasp Maitland-Niles stunner rescues point for Everton

Ainsley Maitland-Niles marked his return to English football by scoring a stunning stoppage-time equaliser as a resilient Everton came from behind twice to draw with Manchester United in the Premier League.

BBC Sport · 10h ago

Champions Arsenal come from behind to beat Chelsea

Reigning champions Arsenal came from behind to beat big-spending Chelsea in a pulsating London derby at Emirates Stadium.

BBC Sport · 10h ago

Liverpool beat newly-promoted Charlton 4-0

Grace Fisk scores twice as Liverpool beat newly promoted Charlton in the Women's Super League at The Valley.

BBC Sport · 10h ago

Premier League VAR review: Should Forest's goal have stood vs. Spurs?

VAR often causes controversy, but how are decisions made? Our resident ref, Andy Davies, explains all.

ESPN · 10h ago

‘No excuses’: Moyes says transfer troubles will not hurt Everton after United draw

Manager praises team’s resilience after late equaliser‘Everyone has to find a way of making it work’David Moyes praised Everton’s resilient response to a troubled week after his side twice came from behind to salvage a p

The Guardian · 10h ago

Shaw double leads Man City to victory over Birmingham

Manchester City's defence of their Women's Super League title gets off to the perfect start with victory over newly promoted Birmingham City.

BBC Sport · 10h ago

Chelsea defeat by Arsenal hurts - Alonso

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso reacts to their 2-1 defeat by rivals Arsenal in a thrilling London derby at the Emirates Stadium.

BBC Sport · 10h ago

Women’s Super League: Shaw doubles up to give Manchester City winning start

Striker scores twice to sink BirminghamArsenal, Palace, Spurs and Liverpool winSome things just feel inevitable. Some strikers just feel inevitable. Despite a new season, a fresh start and new opponents, it is still the

The Guardian · 10h ago

New contenders emerge on WSL return - but Man City start strong

The Women’s Super League returned this weekend and with it a host of new signings, improved squads and unexpected results.

BBC Sport · 10h ago

Martindale interim boss as Livingston dismiss Whelan after nine games

Livingston sack Glenn Whelan after just nine games, with David Martindale returning to the head coach position on a temporary basis.

BBC Sport · 10h ago

Manchester United’s front four show flashes but need more time to become fantastic | Will Unwin

Mbeumo’s goal was a moment of individual inspiration but Michael Carrick will want more from Fernandes, Cunha and RashfordTunnel vision allowed Bryan Mbeumo seconds of focus, ignoring everyone in red around him, while th

The Guardian · 10h ago