Chris Smith Archives: 08/2025

Brentford could face a defensive crisis as Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United join the list of teams pursuing Nathan Collins. The Bees have endured a…

Everton begin the new Premier League season with a challenging trip away at Leeds United on Monday evening. The Toffees ended the 2024/25 campaign impressively…

Viktor Gyokeres should be ‘slightly concerned’ about his Arsenal debut, but will have chances to quickly turn things around. That is according to former Southampton…

Viktor Gyokeres endured a tough Arsenal debut during their 1-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners took all three points from Old Trafford…

Arsenal made a winning start to their 2025/26 Premier League campaign on Sunday, but they owe a huge debt of gratitude to goalkeeper David Raya.…

Gary Neville hailed the performance of Mason Mount in Manchester United’s opening Premier League fixture of the season against Arsenal on Sunday. The Red Devils…

Arsenal kicked off their 2025/26 Premier League campaign in style with a statement 1-0 win away at Manchester United on Sunday. The Gunners have spent…

Arsenal kicked off their 2025/26 campaign in style with a 1-0 win away at Manchester United on Sunday. After finishing second three seasons in a…

Crystal Palace made a solid start to the new Premier League season with a 0-0 draw away at Chelsea on Sunday. The Eagles were unlucky…

Crystal Palace made a strong start to the 2025/26 Premier League season with a 0-0 draw away at Chelsea on Sunday. Notwithstanding being downgraded from…

Referee Darren England has come under fire for his role in Eberechi Eze’s disallowed free-kick goal in the 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday. Former…

Sunderland returned to the Premier League in style on Saturday, and the performance of Granit Xhaka was a particular source of vindication. Expectations were high…

Leeds United have officially completed the signing of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but the striker’s injury record does carry an element of risk. Calvert-Lewin was a free…

Manchester City have been the ultimate money-spending force in European football over the past decade. Backed by Sheikh Mansour, the Cityzens have parted with eye-watering…

Daniel Farke has revealed that striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is ready to go straight into the Leeds United squad after his arrival. The striker was a…

Celtic will be sweating further over the future of Daizen Maeda after missing out on the signing of Ben Doak from Liverpool. Maeda has been…

Brentford are on the verge of completing the signing of Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth for a massive £42million fee. Upon completing the move, the Burkina…

Enzo Maresca has admitted Chelsea are ‘looking internally’ for a solution to the club’s centre-back conundrum. The Blues will be without Levi Colwill long-term after…

Mikel Arteta has been warned he has ‘no excuses’ not to deliver a major trophy with Arsenal this season. The Gunners have finished second in…

Newcastle United could be given a clear path to land Yoane Wissa after Brentford agreed a deal with Bournemouth to sign Dango Ouattara. The Magpies…