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Papers: Man Utd line up Conte for sensational PL return

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Kaptein scores winner as Chelsea earn narrow victory over Austria Wien

Wieke Kaptein scored a stunning goal but Chelsea were given a stern test by Austria Wien as they began their Women's Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Plough Lane.

Man Utd hammer Sheffield Utd 10-1 in Subway Women's Players Cup

Premier League so far: Writers' verdicts on Man Utd, Spurs and more

Are Manchester City really title contenders? Is history repeating itself at Manchester United? Why do big-spending Tottenham still lack a backbone? After just five games, a number of storylines are already emerging.

Spurs latest: 'Give De Zerbi time' - Michael Bridge answers YOUR questions...

Can Arteta turn champions into serial winners?

When Mikel Arteta signed his last Arsenal contract in September 2024, his quest to bring major silverware back to the club was ongoing. Two years later, he agrees his new one after leading them to a long-awaited Premier

Arsenal latest: Where does Arteta rank ahead of new deal?

Man City latest: Reijnders reveals why he chose to leave for Saudi

Aston Villa latest: 'Buendia contract talks begin'

Liverpool latest: Van Dijk dismisses claims he influenced Koeman's World Cup tactics

Sunderland latest: Le Fee signs new long-term deal

Man Utd post record revenues as stadium plans advance

Manchester United have announced record revenues for 2026, despite not competing in European competition last season.

Barcelona rule out Alvarez deal - Thursday's gossip

Barcelona rule out Alvarez signing from Atletico Madrid, Liverpool will not allow Wirtz departure, and Chelsea target English midfield duo, plus more.

Kaptein fantastic strikes as Chelsea battle to WCL win over Austria Vienna

Wieke Kaptein’s early goal gave Chelsea a winning start to their Champions League campaign proper against Austria Vienna, but it was a far from comfortable evening for them. “Probably the performance is not the one we wa

Serious business resumes for Wales boss Bellamy

With the Burnley interest firmly behind him, Craig Bellamy is focused on leading Wales in the Nations League, starting against Portugal in Lisbon.

Man Utd still £1bn in debt with £63.5m spent on new stadium

Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's extensive cost-cutting measures, with the club also confirming it has spent £63.5m buying land for their new stadium.

Manchester United report seventh straight annual loss and sell fans £125 grass clumps

Net loss of £43m for year ended 30 June 2026 Revenue hits record £677.6m and forecast to grow Manchester United have reported an annual loss for the seventh ­successive year, taking the club’s combined losses to £444m si

Florian Wirtz does not look like a £116m player but it’s too early to write him off

The 23-year-old playmaker has been disappointing for Liverpool but has he really been that bad? By Opta Analyst When Florian Wirtz signed for Liverpool in the summer of 2025, there was only one logical assumption. The Pr

Chelsea have entered the realm of late-stage American sports capitalism | Leander Schaerlaeckens

The Blues’ lack of success was no impediment to Todd Boehly and Mark Walter recouping profits from the club’s sale. That’s how things work in the US Here follows a list of the things accomplished at Chelsea Football Club

Ad break in Women's Champions League was unscheduled

Coverage of Arsenal's Women's Champions League opener also featured a dog on set, a vegetable platter and a rotating floor.

James had options - but Wrexham not among them

Jordan James says he turned down possible Premier League moves to join Wolverhampton Wanderers last month – and that talk of signing for Wrexham ended in the summer of 2025.

Contagious, confident - the rise of Lewis Koumas

Having made his mark in the early stages of the season at Liverpool, Lewis Koumas will aim to continue his good form with Wales in the Nations League.

Which football stadiums have the highest and lowest Google ratings? | The Knowledge

Plus: the longest waits for 0-0 draws, more early replica kits and champions with the smallest ground Mail us with your all of your questions and answers “As someone who occasionally has to search for stadiums to find di