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September International Break: The Biggest Shocks Recapped Is international football always predictable? Not quite. While favourites often dominate, September’s international break threw up some remarkable surprises across the globe. Here are five of the biggest shock results from the latest round of fixtures. Slovakia 2-0 Germany Slovakia produced one of the standout results of the break, stunning Germany in their Group A opener to blow qualification wide open. Goals from David Hancko and David Strelec sealed an impressive 2-0 victory over the four-time world champions. Despite enjoying 70% possession, Germany were unable to carve open Slovakia’s resilient defence or find a…

Espirito Santo Sacked: Shock Nottingham Forest Decision, Postecoglou to Be Appointed Soon Nuno Espírito Santo has been dismissed by Nottingham Forest after 21 months in charge, ending a tenure that veered between relegation battles and European qualification. The Portuguese coach’s departure was confirmed shortly after midnight, with the club thanking him for his contribution to “a very successful era at the City Ground.” Although results on the pitch were often positive, a deteriorating relationship with owner Evangelos Marinakis ultimately sealed his fate. Tension between the two had been public for weeks, with Nuno himself acknowledging their fractured connection. From Relegation…

Best FPL Players for Premium Prices Selecting the right premium players is crucial in Fantasy Premier League. With big price tags come big expectations, and Fantasy managers must carefully weigh form, fixtures and underlying numbers before investing. At present, the spotlight naturally falls on Mohamed Salah (£14.5m) of Liverpool and Erling Haaland (£14.1m) of Manchester City. Both have contrasting starts to the new season, but who truly deserves a place in your squad? Salah vs Haaland: Early Performances Liverpool’s talisman Salah has repaid his 53 per cent ownership with 16 FPL points, producing a goal, an assist and one bonus point.…

Premier League’s Big Six and Their Attacking Midfielders The Premier League’s summer transfer window has once again highlighted the spending power of England’s top clubs. Tottenham Hotspur’s late £52 million capture of former RB Leipzig star Xavi Simons means every member of the so-called ‘Big Six’ now boasts at least one high-profile attacking midfielder. Collectively, these elite sides have invested £387 million in players for this pivotal role, underlining the importance of creativity and goal threat in title-chasing campaigns. Yet, as always, expensive arrivals do not guarantee immediate success. How each club integrates their attacking midfielders could define their season.…

EPL Season Review: Key Lessons from the Opening Matches The Premier League season may only be three matchdays old, but there is already plenty to analyse. Early trends, tactical shifts, and new signings have provided insight into how clubs might perform across the campaign. From title contenders to relegation battlers, every side has already revealed something worth noting. Liverpool: Stronger with Isak, Yet Defensive Issues Remain Liverpool are the only club with a perfect start, securing three wins from three. The reigning champions also smashed the British transfer record to sign one of Europe’s top strikers. Remarkably, Mohamed Salah has…

Premier League Failed Transfers: Who Else Was as Close as Guehi to Liverpool? A potential transfer for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi to Liverpool was close to completion last week before the deal unexpectedly broke down. The Eagles had been attempting to sign Igor Julio from Brighton, who instead opted to join West Ham. Without a suitable replacement, Palace decided against selling their captain to the Reds, even though Guehi is now in the final year of his contract. This dramatic turnaround is not unique. Football history is full of high-profile transfers that looked certain but fell apart at the…

Premier League Transfers: Which Clubs Have Spent the Most This Summer? The Premier League’s 2025 summer transfer window broke all records, with top-flight clubs collectively spending an astonishing £3.1 billion. This figure obliterated the previous high for a single window, signalling that the era of lavish spending is truly back. Teams across the division opted to strengthen their squads with unprecedented levels of investment. While yesterday we talked about all the EPL sides that broke their transfer records this summer, below are the five Premier League clubs who topped the charts for spending during this extraordinary window. 5. Manchester United…

September International Break: What Are The Biggest Games? It is time for another round of international matches. As the 2026 FIFA World Cup draws nearer, we are going to be getting a lot more high-octane tactical battles, as no team would want to miss such a monumental tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is going to be the first one in the new expanded format, as well as the first one with multiple hosts since the 2002 Korea/Japan tourney. There is a lot of history to be made, and attendance alone is good enough for many teams. The September 2025…

Premier League Transfer Records: Which Clubs Have Made Their Biggest-Ever Moves? The Premier League witnessed another extraordinary summer of spending, surpassing the £3 billion mark for the first time in history. In fact, this past summer, the English top division sides have spent more than the Serie A, Ligue 1, La Liga and Bundesliga COMBINED! Clubs across the EPL splashed out record sums, with six sides setting new benchmarks by breaking their transfer records. Brentford – Dango Outtarra (£42m) Brentford cashed in on Bryan Mbeumo (£72m) and Yoane Wissa (£55m), then reinvested heavily in Dango Ouattara. Signed from Bournemouth for…

Premier League Transfers: What Were the Big Themes This Summer? As deadline day entered its final hours, negotiations grew so tense that several Premier League executives admitted they were relieved for the international break. One insider remarked that “everyone needs a chance to cool down,” after days of clubs attempting to outmanoeuvre each other. Liverpool, in particular, irritated rivals with what many described as “Real Madrid behaviour.” Crystal Palace were left frustrated at the lateness of the bid for Marc Guehi, a collapse that created one final drama. Compared to that, the Alexander Isak negotiations felt almost straightforward. It highlighted…