Football News Roundup — 1 Sep 2026
8 stories shaping the football week, curated from BBC Sport, The Guardian and Sky Sports.
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Tuesday, 01 Sep 2026
Here are the football stories making headlines right now, gathered from BBC Sport, The Guardian and Sky Sports. Each headline links through to the original report.
Arteta joins elite 250 club - but where does he rank?
At full-time in Arsenal's 1-0 win at Aston Villa, the travelling supporters sang about how their team will win the league again with Mikel Arteta in charge.
Women’s Super League 2026-27 preview No 11: Manchester City
Beth Mead and Niamh Charles are notable additions to the champions’ squad that looks just as strong as last seasonGuardian writers’ predicted position: 1st (NB: this is not necessarily Tom Garry’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 1st Continue reading...
Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?
Deadline Day Papers: Man Utd open contract talks with captain Fernandes
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's Deadline Day back pages...
Tsitsipas not surprised by Kyrgios’ suspension for cocaine
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona hit five
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha score twice as Barcelona beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 in La Liga.
Saka goal leads Arsenal to victory at Villa Park
FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from Aston Villa’s match against Arsenal in the Premier League.
Saka earns hard-fought win for Arsenal at Villa
Bukayo Saka's goal just before the hour mark was enough for champions Arsenal to maintain their perfect start with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at Villa Park.
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