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FA Community Shield History The FA Community Shield, formerly known as the Charity Shield, has been a staple of English football since its inception in 1908. Its roots can be traced back to the Sheriff of London Shield, an annual fixture between a leading professional side and a leading amateur team. One notable match from that earlier competition took place in 1904, when the celebrated amateur side Corinthians – famed for the “Corinthian spirit” – stunned FA Cup holders Bury with a remarkable 10–3 victory. Truly a different era… The first official FA Charity Shield fixture in 1908 saw newly…

EPL Transfer News: Guehi, Spurs, El Khannouss and More Liverpool in Pole Position for Guehi Liverpool are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Marc Guehi this summer, should the Crystal Palace defender move on. The 25-year-old has just one year remaining on his current deal, a situation which could prompt Palace to sell in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer next year. According to The Telegraph, the Reds are considered to be in “pole position” for his signature. Newcastle United came close to securing Guehi’s services 12 months ago for over £70 million, but his valuation should now…

Crystal Palace vs Liverpool Preview Liverpool to win Under 2.5 goals The curtain-raiser to the 2025/26 English football season takes place at Wembley Stadium, where FA Cup winners Crystal Palace take on Premier League champions Liverpool in the Community Shield. This match is traditionally seen as both a piece of early silverware and an opportunity to set the tone for the season ahead, but for these two sides, it carries added significance. This Community Shield preview will tell you all you need to know about the meeting between Liverpool and Crystal Palace Match News and Current Form Crystal Palace are…

EPL Transfer News: Reis, Baleba, Chelsea and More Vitor Reis Leaves Manchester City for Girona Loan Manchester City centre back Vitor Reis has joined Girona on a season-long loan. City paid £29.6 million to sign the 19-year-old from Palmeiras in the January transfer window as part of their emergency squad rebuild, but the Brazilian managed only one minute of Premier League action in the second half of the campaign. Reis made four appearances in total, starting twice in the FA Cup and once at the Club World Cup, but he struggled to make matchday squads towards the end of the…

EPL Transfer News: Garnacho, Barcola, Tottenham and More Chelsea Close In on Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea have reportedly finalised “every detail” of personal terms with Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, edging closer to sealing his move to Stamford Bridge. Despite already securing the signings of Liam Delap, João Pedro and Jamie Gittens earlier this summer, the Blues remain active in their pursuit of more attacking reinforcements. Garnacho has been a long-standing target, and talks progressed into “advanced” territory earlier this week. Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea have an agreement in place with the Argentine winger, who is said to be eager to…

EPL Transfer News: Nunez, Jackson, Arsenal and More Darwin Núñez Set for Al Hilal Move Liverpool and Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal have reportedly reached an agreement for the transfer of Uruguayan striker Darwin Núñez. According to sources including The Athletic and Sky Sports, although the deal is in place between the clubs, Núñez’s transfer may not be finalised before Liverpool’s next fixture. Núñez had previously attracted interest from European clubs, with Atlético Madrid and AC Milan both linked in recent months. However, Saudi Arabia’s growing football ambitions appear to have tipped the balance, with Al Hilal making the 26-year-old…

The Harry Maguire Dilemma: Should Manchester United Renew His Contract? Manchester United have reportedly made it clear to several clubs that they consider Harry Maguire part of their long-term plans. Earlier this week, multiple reports suggested that Maguire had turned down offers from several interested teams. It has also emerged that the Red Devils are now contemplating offering the centre-back a new contract, which could potentially see him end his career at Old Trafford. Given that the England international has now turned 32, any proposed extension is likely to keep him at the club until retirement. A Difficult History at…

EPL Transfer News: Elliott, Antony, Tottenham and More Leipzig’s Interest in Harvey Elliott Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig have expressed interest in signing Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott during the summer transfer window. According to The Athletic, the German side has made contact with the Premier League champions regarding a potential transfer. While discussions are currently underway, no deal has reached an advanced stage at this time. Earlier in the window, Leipzig were already among the clubs keen on Elliott. The club is believed to have tabled two separate valuations: one deal exceeding £40 million including a buy-back option, and another over…

9 Key Takeaways from the Latest Pre-Season Games Manchester United claimed the 2025 Premier League Summer Series title, while Son Heung-min appeared to make his final outing for Tottenham Hotspur. Here are nine major lessons we learned from the weekend’s pre-season action. Mbeumo and Cunha Impress in Fluid Attack The anticipation surrounding Manchester United’s upcoming season centres largely on high-profile arrivals Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. In a 2-2 Premier League Summer Series draw against Everton, the duo were selected to start together for the first time, offering a glimpse into their potential partnership. Despite neither finding the back of…

EPL Transfer News: Palhinha, Garnacho, Aston Villa and More João Palhinha Secures Loan Switch from Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur João Palhinha has officially joined Tottenham Hotspur on loan from Bayern Munich, as confirmed by both clubs. According to The Athletic, the Portuguese midfielder was due to undergo his medical in Germany on Friday to complete the move. Transfer insider Florian Plettenberg revealed that Spurs will pay Palhinha’s wages in full, alongside an initial £4.3 million loan fee. There is also a buy option included, allowing Tottenham to sign Palhinha permanently for £25.9 million at the end of the season.…