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Alonso: Benzema-like Joao Pedro is on same level as Haaland

Xabi Alonso has likened Joao Pedro to Karim Benzema and said the Chelsea striker is on the same level as Erling Haaland.

Ballon d’Or shortlist shows up Premier League’s attacking failings – but tide could be turning

English top flight’s forwards are not well represented on the list, reflecting a season of set-piece grapple, but 2026-27 already looks brighter Premier League representation is low when it comes to the 16 attacking players on this year’s Ballon d’Or shortlist . Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland are there but Cole Palmer, one of the nominees in 2025, is out after an injury-hit year and English football’s shift towards physicality and set pieces last season is summed up by none of the forwards from the best team in the country making the cut. The trio giving Arsenal a presence – Gabriel Maghalhães, Declan Rice and William Saliba – are all defensive minded. Arsenal won the league but their forwards are not regarded as elite. Injuries played a part, denying Martin Ødegaard, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka fluency, but Mikel Arteta’s side were not loved by neutrals. There was respect rather than admiration for their defensive rigour. There was an argument that a lack of ambition after going 1-0 up stopped Arsenal from beating Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Continue reading...

Premier League team news: predicted lineups for the weekend action

Manchester City travel to Manchester United for an intriguing derby on Sunday after Sunderland host Arsenal Saturday 3pm Venue Villa Park Continue reading...

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Man City's midfield options prove Rodri is replaceable after all

By Enzo Maresca's own admission, Manchester City "complicated" their 2-0 win over Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday. The patchiness of their performance led Alan Shearer to call Maresca's side "weak" on Prime Video's co-commentary.

⭐ Everyone who is nominated for 2026 Ballon d'Or

The 2026 Ballon d'Or short lists are out. Here's who could win the biggest individual prizes in men's and women's soccer.

Carra: Haaland will be greatest goalscorer of all time

Jamie Carragher believes Erling Haaland will be the "best goalscorer of all time" after his double earned Manchester City a 2-0 win at Porto in the Champions League.

How to buy Premier League tickets for Man United vs. Man City

Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford on Sunday, 13 September 2026, for the...

Carra: Haaland will be greatest goalscorer of all time

Jamie Carragher believes Erling Haaland will be the "best goalscorer of all time" after his double earned Manchester City a 2-0 win at Porto in the Champions League.

Men’s Ballon d’Or 2026 power rankings: will there be an English winner for the first time in 25 years?

We assess the standing of the players on the shortlist for the award before the winner is announced in October 1) Harry Kane (England/Bayern Munich) Even adjusting for the goal-drunken Bundesliga, his 61 goals in 51 matches for Bayern last season undersells his all-around impact, considering his playmaking and hold-up skills. Kane was gameplanned out of England’s later games at the World Cup, but he was unstoppable through the last 16 to close out the finest year of his career to date. If not now, when? Continue reading...

Kane, Rice, Bellingham among Ballon d'Or nominees but no Ronaldo

The 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees have been announced as the best male and female footballers of the year are identified.

Harry Kane and Alessia Russo among nominees for this year’s Ballon d’Or

Bellingham, Rice and Alex Greenwood also nominated Ceremony to move from Paris to London for 2026 awards Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice have been nominated for this year’s men’s Ballon d’Or with Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood nominated for the women’s award. The 30 men’s and 30 women’s nominees were revealed by France Football magazine on Tuesday, with the winners to be announced at a ceremony in London on 26 October. Ousmane Dembélé, who won the men’s award last year, has been nominated again, as has his France teammate Kylian Mbappé , who made history when he overtook Lionel Messi for all-time World Cup goals (22) at this summer’s tournament. Continue reading...

Kane, Mbappé lead 30-man Ballon d'Or shortlist

Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé are among the leading names on the 2026 Ballon d'Or shortlist after the nominees for football's most prestigious individual prize were revealed on Tuesday.

Favourite Kane makes Ballon d'Or shortlist

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is one of three England players nominated for the 2026 Ballon d'Or alongside Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice.

Arsenal show Chelsea, Premier League who's boss; Inter the team to beat in Serie A

Arsenal looked rattled against Chelsea thanks to an early goal, but Mikel Arteta's side quickly showed why it's the team to beat in England. Plus, Inter prove they are Serie A's top team. Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

Can Kane buck history and win Ballon d'Or?

History suggests Ballon d’Or winners come from those who have recently lifted one of football's biggest trophies. Can Harry Kane become a rare exception?

Hits and misses: Gakpo steals Barcola's thunder as Anderson passes like Rodri

Haaland outpaces Mbappé to 300th club goal

Erling Haaland scored the 300th goal of his club career as Man City extended their 100% start by beating Coventry 1-0 to stay at the top of the Premier League.