The Latest Breaking News on English Premier League

Unai Emery says it is up to Ollie Watkins to explain his absence from Aston Villa side

‘I can’t answer,’ Emery said when asked about Watkins’ omission from the team against Brighton

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Maresca concedes Manchester City ‘a work in progress’ after hair-raising escape

Enzo Maresca admitted his Manchester City team were a ‘work in progress’ after they beat Bournemouth in their opening game

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Dramatic comeback earns Enzo Maresca first Premier League win as Man City manager

Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth: Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol netted after Marcus Tavernier had given the visitors the lead

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Brighton hammer Aston Villa and João Gomes red adds to Unai Emery’s pain

Jack Hinshelwood scored twice in a matter of seconds as Brighton raced into a 4-0 lead by the 31st minute, before João Gomes was sent off before half-time

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Worst start in Premier League history? Aston Villa collapse against Brighton after summer of upheaval

Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: There were empty seats in the Villa end after they went into half-time down to 10 men as Unai Emery’s side started the season in calamitous fashion

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Chelsea Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham: Premier League

Preseason proved a mixed bag for Chelsea as they won three, lost two and drew one of their friendlies.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 23

Tottenham target Omar Marmoush included in Man City squad but Savinho absent

Tottenham have agreed an £85m fee with Manchester City to sign winger Savinho and Marmoush could follow

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez left out of Aston Villa squad amid exit talk

Watkins is being heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia while Martinez, who misses out due to a lack of match fitness, could also leave

The Independent UK · Aug 23

Man Utd Legend Puts ‘Schoolboy’ Star on Blast As Fatal Flaw Exposed by Hull

Michael Carrick’s attempts to evolve Man Utd are going through some predictable teething problems.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 23

Mateta’s Palace dispute deepens after losing appeals to end contract early

Jean-Philippe Mateta wants to leave Crystal Palace and failed in an attempt to have the last year of his contract ruled invalid by a tribunal and Fifa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23