Category: EPL News

  • Man City Found Guilty on 114 of 115 PL Charges

     
     
    🔴 EPL NEWS · VERDICT REACTION

    Man City Found Guilty on 114 of 115 PL Charges

    An independent commission has ruled against Manchester City on the vast majority of the financial charges brought by the Premier League in 2023, with sanctions still to be decided and an appeal expected.

    Governance & Regulation · September 2026

    The Verdict

    A Three-Year Case Reaches Its First Conclusion

    An independent Premier League commission has found Manchester City guilty on 114 of the 115 charges relating to alleged breaches of the league’s financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, according to reporting from The Athletic’s David Ornstein on 25 September 2026.

    The charges, first brought by the Premier League in February 2023, covered alleged failures to give a true and fair picture of the club’s finances, including issues around manager and player remuneration, sponsorship income and cooperation with the investigation. A three-person independent commission heard the case over roughly ten weeks between September and December 2024, with the verdict only now emerging almost two years later.

    Crucially, this ruling on guilt is not the end of the process. Sanctions have not yet been determined, and under Premier League rules the possible outcomes range from a substantial fine to a points deduction or even expulsion, with the same independent panel expected to set the punishment.

    What Happens Next

    Appeal Expected Before Any Sanction

    Manchester City, who have consistently denied wrongdoing throughout the case, are widely expected to appeal the finding. Club co-chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has said “nothing has changed” and reiterated confidence in the club’s position, while the process for setting any sanction only begins once an appeal is resolved or not pursued.

    Reports also suggest other Premier League clubs are weighing legal action of their own, seeking compensation for potential sporting and commercial losses incurred while City were allegedly operating outside the financial rules during the period in question.

    Case At A Glance
    Charges brought115 (Feb 2023)
    Guilty verdicts114 of 115
    Period covered2009-10 to 2017-18
    Verdict reported25 Sep 2026
    Sanction statusNot yet decided

    Manchester City remain top of the Premier League on the pitch after five matches, unbeaten and five points clear at the start of Matchweek 6 — this verdict is about events from nearly a decade ago, not the current title race. We’ll track every development in this case alongside our daily soccer predictions, our full Premier League predictions hub, and the Match Prediction Hub for the latest picks once Matchweek 6 fixtures arrive after the international break.

  • Alexander Isak Cuts Short Sweden Duty With Injury

     
     
    🔴 EPL NEWS · International Break

    Alexander Isak Cuts Short Sweden Duty With Injury

    Liverpool striker Alexander Isak has returned early from international duty with Sweden after picking up a minor injury, just days after scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory over Romania.

    EPL News · September 2026 International Break

    What Happened

    A Winning Goal, Then a Setback

    Liverpool’s Alexander Isak played the full 90 minutes and scored the opening goal in Sweden’s 2-1 win over Romania on Friday, but was left with a limp after a forceful stamp on his toe late in the match.

    Liverpool have since confirmed that Isak is returning to the club from international duty “due to a minor injury” and will not be involved in Sweden’s three remaining fixtures during the current international break. He is expected to be assessed by the club’s medical staff at the AXA Training Centre in the coming days.

    The club have not disclosed further specifics on the extent of the issue, and with Premier League action not resuming until 10 October, Isak has a reasonable recovery window before he would be needed for Matchweek 6.

    What It Means

    Liverpool Will Be Watching Closely

    Isak has become a key attacking option since his move to Anfield, and Andoni Iraola’s side will want him fully fit for the return of the Premier League. Liverpool currently sit sixth in the table after five matchweeks, level on points with several sides just behind the early pace-setters.

    With the injury described as minor and the international break running until 6 October, there is no indication at this stage that Isak will miss club action — but Liverpool’s medical staff will make the final call once assessment is complete.

    Injury at a Glance
    PlayerAlexander Isak
    InjuryMinor injury (toe, after late tackle)
    OccurredFriday, vs Romania (Sweden, won 2-1)
    StatusReturned to Liverpool for assessment
    Liverpool’s next PL matchMatchweek 6 — from 10 Oct

    Isak’s early return gives Liverpool’s medical team a head start on any recovery work well before Matchweek 6. Check the Premier League hub and the Liverpool team page for the latest updates, and visit AIProPrediction for AI match predictions once the Premier League returns on 10 October.

  • Kai Havertz Injury Scare on Germany Duty

     
     
    🔴 EPL NEWS · International Break

    Kai Havertz Injury Scare on Germany Duty

    Arsenal forward Kai Havertz was withdrawn early from Germany’s Nations League clash with the Netherlands after picking up a muscle problem, sending a fresh injury worry back to the Emirates during the international break.

    EPL News · September 2026 International Break

    What Happened

    Forced Off in the 30th Minute

    Kai Havertz lasted just half an hour of Arsenal’s title defence being put on hold, as he was withdrawn from Germany’s 1-1 Nations League draw with the Netherlands on 25 September after feeling discomfort in his hamstring area.

    The German Football Association subsequently confirmed, following a scan, that the forward had suffered a muscle strain. He has since left the national team camp and returned to Arsenal, where the club’s medical staff will conduct their own assessment before determining a recovery timeline.

    No official recovery timeline had been confirmed at the time of writing, with Arsenal said to be hopeful the issue is not serious. The timing is at least favourable — the current international break runs until 6 October, giving Havertz a recovery window of more than two weeks before Premier League action resumes.

    What It Means

    A Race Against the Clock

    Arsenal are due to host Leeds United at the Emirates on 10 October when the Premier League returns from the international break — the club’s first fixture back after Matchweek 5. Havertz has been an important part of the attacking rotation this season, and any extended absence would put more responsibility on the players around him.

    Arsenal currently sit second in the Premier League table after five matchweeks, and manager Mikel Arteta will be monitoring scan results closely over the coming days before settling on a matchday squad for the Leeds fixture.

    Injury at a Glance
    PlayerKai Havertz
    InjuryMuscle strain (hamstring area)
    Occurred25 Sep, vs Netherlands (Germany)
    StatusBeing assessed by Arsenal medical staff
    Arsenal’s next PL matchvs Leeds (H) — 10 Oct

    Arsenal’s title challenge has been built on squad depth so far this season, and Arteta will need it again if Havertz is sidelined for the return of Premier League action. Check the Premier League hub and the Arsenal team page for the latest team news, and visit AIProPrediction for AI match predictions once Matchweek 6 fixtures return on 10 October.

  • Rodri’s Barcelona Exit: Man City Unbeaten Since

     
     
    🔵 TRANSFER NEWS · AFTER THE EXIT

    Rodri Is Gone — Man City Haven’t Missed a Beat

    Barcelona completed a £65.4m deal for Rodri in August after City twice rejected lower bids. Six weeks on, Enzo Maresca’s side are the only unbeaten team left in the Premier League.

    Club News · September 2026

    The Departure

    A Ballon d’Or Winner Heads to Catalonia

    Manchester City confirmed the departure of Rodri to Barcelona in late August, closing the book on one of the most influential midfield careers in the club’s history. With only a year left on his contract and no extension agreed, City ultimately accepted Barcelona’s third approach after knocking back opening bids of £40m and £55m.

    The final fee was reported at £65.4m, rising to around €76.5m with add-ons, for a player who won four Premier League titles and the Champions League at the Etihad, was part of Spain’s World Cup-winning squad, and picked up the Ballon d’Or in 2024. He has signed a four-year deal at Camp Nou.

    Rodri’s exit is one of several senior departures this summer at City, alongside John Stones and Bernardo Silva, both of whom left on the expiry of their contracts as Enzo Maresca reshaped the squad following Pep Guardiola’s departure.

    The Aftermath

    Five Games, Five Wins, Zero Panic

    Rather than exposing a hole in midfield, City have started the season perfectly — five wins from five in the league, the division’s only unbeaten record, and top of the table on goal difference. Erling Haaland has been City’s spearhead, leading their scoring charts, while the collective goals-for and goals-against numbers remain the best in the league.

    It’s a striking early return for a squad that also had to absorb Maresca’s first months in the job after Guardiola’s exit, and one that suggests City’s transition has been smoother on the pitch than the summer’s headlines might have implied.

    Sunderland pushed City’s defence closer than anyone else this season in Matchweek 5, but even an eight-goal thriller at the Etihad ended with City still unbeaten.

    Deal at a Glance
    PlayerRodri
    DestinationBarcelona
    Fee£65.4m (~€76.5m)
    Bids rejected first£40m, £55m
    City trophies won4 PL, 1 UCL
    City’s start since5W-0D-0L

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  • Liverpool Sell Stake to Bezos-Backed Consortium

     
     
    🔴 CLUB NEWS · OWNERSHIP

    Inside Liverpool’s New Bezos-Backed Investors

    Fenway Sports Group has sold a 38% stake in Liverpool to Amit Bhatia’s 1892 Holdings, a consortium that includes Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin — with an option to go further within 12 months.

    Ownership News · September 2026

    The Deal

    A New Name in the Boardroom

    Liverpool confirmed in mid-August that Fenway Sports Group has agreed to sell a 38% minority stake to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by British-Indian businessman and former QPR co-owner Amit Bhatia. The group also includes Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, giving the Reds a strikingly high-profile set of new investors.

    Bhatia will take the role of vice-chairman and sit on the club’s board alongside Elaine Saverin, Eduardo’s wife, and Bryan Baum of K5 Sports, who also represents Bezos’s interests. Bezos himself will not take a board seat. FSG retains majority ownership and day-to-day operational control, so there is no immediate change expected to how the club is run.

    Notably, the consortium has also been granted an option — not a commitment — to acquire a controlling stake in Liverpool within the next 12 months, a clause that has fuelled plenty of speculation about the club’s longer-term ownership structure.

    Why Now

    Fresh Capital for a Club in Transition

    The investment lands at a pivotal moment on the pitch. This is Liverpool’s first season since 2016-17 without Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, and the first since 2020-21 without Ibrahima Konaté, all of whom departed on the expiry of their contracts — while Andoni Iraola has taken over as head coach following Arne Slot’s departure.

    Alexander Isak has stepped into the central striking role and leads the club’s scoring charts this season, while the squad continues to adjust to life under a new coaching setup both on and off the pitch.

    Extra financial backing, even in a minority-stake form, gives FSG more firepower for future transfer windows without needing to lean solely on player-trading income.

    Deal at a Glance
    SellerFenway Sports Group
    Buyer1892 Holdings
    Stake acquired38%
    Consortium leadAmit Bhatia
    Notable backersBezos, Saverin
    Control optionWithin 12 months

    From the boardroom to matchday, every story is analysed by the AI Pro Prediction engine. Head to our Premier League predictions hub and Champions League predictions hub for the sharpest football predictions and tips online, follow Liverpool through the new season, and bookmark this page for the latest football news with data-driven analysis.

  • Sesko Injury Fuels Man Utd Interest in Guirassy

     
     
    🔴 TRANSFER NEWS · SEPTEMBER 2026

    Sesko Injury Woes Push Man Utd Towards Guirassy Move

    Benjamin Sesko missed United’s 1-1 draw at Fulham with a recurring shin problem, and a striker injury crunch is reportedly pushing the club to line up a possible move for Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy.

    Injury & Transfer Latest · Matchweek 5

    The Injury

    Another Setback for United’s Big-Money Forward

    Benjamin Sesko sat out Manchester United‘s 1-1 draw at Fulham on September 20 with a recurring shin problem, having also missed the midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton. The issue has now cost him back-to-back appearances at a point in the season when United can least afford to be without attacking options.

    With Matheus Cunha forced to lead the line at Craven Cottage before scoring a late equaliser, the recurring nature of Sesko’s shin complaint is reportedly a growing concern behind the scenes, with no firm return date confirmed publicly.

    United currently sit 12th in the Premier League table, and further absences up front would add pressure on a squad already having lost half of its competitive matches so far this season.

    The Contingency Plan

    Guirassy Emerges as a Reported Target

    Reports link United with a possible move for Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, seen as cover and competition up front given the ongoing uncertainty over Sesko’s fitness. Any deal would likely be assessed for the next available transfer window rather than as an immediate fix.

    Guirassy has established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s most reliable finishers over the past two seasons, and would represent a proven, ready-made option if United decide their current forward line needs reinforcing.

    Situation at a Glance
    Player affectedBenjamin Sesko
    InjuryRecurring shin problem
    Matches missedCarabao Cup vs Brighton, Fulham (A)
    Reported targetSerhou Guirassy (Dortmund)

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  • Foden Banned Three Games After Old Trafford Red Card

     
     
    🔴 EPL NEWS · MATCHWEEK 5 FALLOUT

    Phil Foden Banned Three Games After Old Trafford Red Card

    Manchester City’s Matchweek 4 derby win at Old Trafford came at a cost — Phil Foden was sent off for violent conduct and will now miss the visit of Sunderland, City’s Carabao Cup tie with Norwich, and the trip to Liverpool.

    Premier League 2026-27 · Suspensions & Team News

    What Happened

    A Flashpoint With Bruno Fernandes

    Manchester City made it four wins from four with a 1-0 victory away at Manchester United in Matchweek 4, but the afternoon turned ugly in the 23rd minute when Phil Foden was shown a straight red card. Referee Michael Oliver sent Foden off after he reacted to being kicked twice by Bruno Fernandes near the touchline, retaliating with a studs-up kick to the United captain’s midriff.

    It was the first red card of Foden’s Premier League career, and the FA has since confirmed a three-match ban for violent conduct. City still saw out the win with ten men to extend their perfect start to the season, but they’ll now be without their England international for a run of fixtures just as the campaign starts to get congested.

    Pep Guardiola’s side head into a stretch of games that includes a Carabao Cup trip to Norwich, the visit of Sunderland to the Etihad, and a Champions League fixture — all without one of their most influential attacking players.

    Impact on City

    Three Games Without a Key Creator

    Foden has been a regular fixture in City’s attack this season, and his absence leaves Guardiola needing to rework his forward options for a run that includes a home Premier League game against a Sunderland side that has already caused problems for bigger names this season.

    City’s squad depth means the results are unlikely to suffer immediately given their perfect league record so far, but a three-game gap at this stage of the season is still a notable blow, particularly with the fixture list not easing up.

    Suspension at a Glance
    OffenceViolent conduct, red card
    Ban Length3 matches
    MissesNorwich (CC), Sunderland (H), Liverpool (A)
    Expected ReturnOct 11 vs Liverpool onward

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  • Tottenham’s Goalless Start Sets Unwanted Record

     
     
    🔵 EPL NEWS · MATCHWEEK 4 FALLOUT

    Tottenham’s Goalless Start Sets a 144-Year Unwanted Record

    A 0-0 draw at home to Everton means Spurs have failed to score in each of their first four league games of a season for the first time in the club’s history — a stunning slump for a squad that spent big over the summer.

    EPL News · Premier League 2026/27

    The Numbers

    400 Minutes and Counting Without a Goal

    Tottenham Hotspur have never before failed to score in each of their first four league matches to open a domestic season in their 144-year history — until now. The run reads: a 3-0 opening-day defeat to Brentford, a 2-0 loss at home to Newcastle United, and back-to-back goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton. It has been more than 400 minutes since Spurs last found the net in the Premier League.

    Spurs sit on just 2 points after four games, leaving them joint-second in the all-time Premier League ranking for the longest goalless start to a season. The outright record still belongs to Crystal Palace, who went seven matches without scoring at the start of 2017/18 — a mark Tottenham are now uncomfortably close to threatening if the drought continues.

    The scoreless run is even more jarring given the scale of investment behind it — Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look side arrived into the season off the back of a reported £332m summer outlay that brought in ten new players, all aimed at pushing Spurs back into the top four picture.

    What’s Next

    A Home Date With Aston Villa

    Spurs’ next chance to end the drought comes against Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19 — a Matchweek 5 fixture that suddenly carries far more weight than a routine early-season game. See our full Premier League predictions coverage for the build-up as the week progresses.

    The pressure is mounting on De Zerbi to find a solution fast. With a squad rebuilt around fresh attacking signings, the underlying process may well be sound — but Premier League patience for goalless football rarely lasts long, however big the summer spend was.

    Drought at a Glance
    Games without scoring4 (league)
    Minutes without a goal400+
    Points from 4 games2
    All-time PL rank (goalless start)Joint-2nd
    Record holderCrystal Palace, 2017/18 (7 games)

    Whether Spurs end the drought against Villa could shape the mood around N17 for weeks — follow the homepage for the latest Matchweek 5 fixture tracker, browse every Premier League prediction, or check the Match Prediction Hub for today’s picks across the Tottenham fixture list and beyond.