Community Shield: Key talking points as Man City face Arsenal in season curtain-raiser
Last season’s treble winners Manchester City face Premier League runners-up Arsenal on Sunday in the FA Community Shield at Wembley (7pm UAE).
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Aaron Ramsey: Riches of Saudi league no contest for ‘priceless’ Cardiff return
Aaron Ramsey says the riches of the Saudi Pro League could not compete with his “priceless” return to Cardiff.
Man Utd sign Danish striker Hojlund from Atalanta
LONDON: Manchester United sealed their swoop for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for a reported fee of £64 million ($82 million) on Saturday. Hojlund agreed a five-year contract with the option of a further season as United manager Erik ten Hag finally got his wish to bring in a striker ahead of the new Premier League campaign. The 20-year-old could cost United a further £8 million if add-on clauses in his contract are met.
Harry Redknapp identifies Pep Guardiola's biggest challenge for Man City's Premier League title hopes
Harry Redknapp believes Pep Guardiola faces a huge challenge in keeping his Manchester City players motivated after winning the treble last season.
'Last legs' - Ex-Manchester United striker makes brutal Cristiano Ronaldo Saudi Pro League jibe
The Saudi Pro League has seen an influx of European stars joining this summer in a £300million spending spree.
Training in Dubai helps young Filipino footballer win contract in Spain
MANILA: Shane Clemente left the Philippines with a dream of becoming a professional footballer. Little did he know that joining his brother in the UAE would catapult his career into playing for a club in Spain.
5 things we learned from Al-Hilal’s Classico win over Al-Ittihad
Al-Hilal defeated Al-Ittihad 3-1 in the quarterfinals of the King Salman Cup on Saturday, just days before the start of the Roshn Saudi League. The result could have serious implications for the former and current Saudi Pro League champions in the campaign ahead.
Dillian Whyte shocked after 'adverse' doping test forces cancellation of Joshua fight
Britain's Dillian Whyte said he was devastated after an "adverse finding" from a random dope test led to the cancellation of next week's heavyweight fight with former world champion Anthony Joshua.