7 talking points thrown up by the Premier League fixture list
The Premier League fixtures for 2017/18 have been announced.
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Simpson dodges ‘golden generation’ talk after World Cup triumph
Paul Simpson believes his England Under-20 World Cup winners have what it takes to build on their achievement – but is resisting talk of a “golden generation”.
Wenger signs new two-year contract with Arsenal
Arsene Wenger has signed a new two-year contract to remain as Arsenal manager, the FA Cup winners have announced.
Chelsea captain John Terry to leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season
Chelsea have confirmed club captain John Terry is set to leave at the end of the season.
Bradley Lowery leading out England at Wembley is everything that’s good about football
There was scarcely a football fan unmoved as Bradley Lowery led England on to the pitch to face Lithuania alongside his “best friend” Jermain Defoe.
Watch: This save is one of the weirdest you’ll see, but is it one of the best?
It’s unlikely that the greatest save of all time would come in the EBAC Northern League Division One, but goalkeeper Peter Jeffries has given it a good go.
Watch: Sir Alex Ferguson celebrating at Wembley will make Man Utd fans feel all warm inside
They’ve had David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho in recent years, but no manager comes close to Sir Alex Ferguson in the hearts of Manchester United fans.
Crystal Palace fans awkwardly vandalised their own bus by accident
There’s nothing quite like a good old-fashioned mix-up.
Sutton keeper Wayne Shaw resigns after pie controversy against Arsenal
Sutton reserve goalkeeper Wayne Shaw has agreed to resign from the club after eating a pie in the dugout during Monday’s FA Cup defeat to Arsenal.
Watch: This under-15s player’s outrageous rabona goal has to be seen to be believed
Rabona goals are already difficult to master, let along smashing one 20 yards out from the goal.
Watch: Banning orders for 12 Manchester United fans over FA Cup tie disorder
Twelve Manchester United supporters involved in violent disorder ahead of an FA Cup fixture have been handed football banning orders.
Burnley’s offer for Scotland star Robert Snodgrass accepted by Hull City
Hull City have accepted a £10 million bid from Burnley for Scotland ace Robert Snodgrass.
Watch: Antonio Conte takes cheeky nibble from journalist’s cake at post-match press conference
Antonio Conte has proved to be a real character since his arrival in the Premier League – but his latest turn as an entertainer really takes the biscuit.
Former England manager Graham Taylor dies at the age of 72
Ex-England, Watford and Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has died aged 72.
6 of the biggest mismatches ahead of the third round of the FA Cup
The third round of the FA Cup is arguably the biggest weekend of the football calendar in England, as the oldest association football tournament in the world welcomes the top teams.
Here are the 7 non-league minnows who could take on the Premier League’s giants in the FA Cup 3rd round
Seven non-league clubs will feature in Monday’s draw for the third round of the FA Cup, where the Premier League teams enter the draw, offering up the chance of a giants v minnows clash.
Steven Gerrard announces retirement from football
Steven Gerrard’s playing career is over after he announced his retirement on Thursday.
Watch: This goal from a Barnet youngster is probably better than David Beckham’s against Wimbledon in 1996
Barnet’s clash against Enfield Town in the Middlesex Senior Challenge Cup didn’t look like it was going to be a thrilling match – but Joe Payne had other ideas.
See if you can work out how Accrington Stanley failed to score against Crawley after BOTH of these goalmouth scrambles
The football season brings so much that is worthy of the term ‘art’. A long-range goal, a piece of skill or a particularly well-timed tackle are all worthy of an intake of breath.
Sam Allardyce leaves England manager job after 67 days
England are looking for their third manager in as many months after the departure of Sam Allardyce.
Sam Allardyce leaves England manager job after 67 days
England are looking for their third manager in as many months after the departure of Sam Allardyce.
Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare recovering in hospital after car accident
Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare was airlifted to hospital on Sunday after suffering thigh and jaw injuries in a car accident.
Leicester turn to Eduardo Macia as new player recruitment chief
Premier League champions Leicester have appointed Eduardo Macia as their new head of senior player recruitment.
Juan Mata: No time to dwell on derby loss with Feyenoord looming
Juan Mata knows Manchester United can ill afford to dwell on their derby defeat ahead of the "demanding" Europa League trip to Feyenoord.
Chelsea’s Gary Cahill claims foul ‘could be seen from moon’ after Swansea draw
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill claimed he was the victim of a foul so blatant it could have been seen from the moon in the lead-up to Swansea's second goal in Sunday's 2-2 draw.
Liverpool move was my ‘worst mistake’ says Balotelli after debut brace for Nice
Striker Mario Balotelli believes his ill-fated move to Liverpool was the "worst mistake" of his life.
Mane determined not to get carried away by explosive start to Liverpool career
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is relishing the prospect of scaring defenders with his blistering pace.
Harry Kane: England players can lift Tottenham at Wembley
Tottenham's English contingent can ensure Wembley becomes a home away from home in the Champions League, according to Harry Kane.
Antonio Conte downplays John Terry injury after Chelsea draw at Swansea
Antonio Conte is confident John Terry will be fit to take on Liverpool after the Chelsea captain suffered an ankle injury in a controversial 2-2 draw at Swansea.
Diego Costa takes centre stage as Chelsea scramble point after promising start
Diego Costa struck twice as Chelsea preserved their unbeaten Premier League record in a 2-2 draw at Swansea.