Premier League

Weston McKennie nearing Premier League return with potential move to Aston Villa

A Weston McKennie Aston Villa move could be in the cards this summer as Italian giants Juventus and Villa are in deep discussion of a swap deal.

Juventus are homing in on Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz who had a sensational 2023-24 campaign in England with 53 appearances and 20 goal contributions (10 goals, 10 assists).

The 26-year-old Brazilian is valued at around $75 million according to transfermarkt. Juventus are offering money along with two players, one being USMNT star McKennie.

Weston McKennie Aston Villa transfer news

31-year-old American manager Fabian Hürzeler in advanced talks to become new Brighton coach

An American is about to make history.

American-born manager Hürzeler to become youngest manager in Premier League history with Brighton

Premier League’s Brighton & Hove Albion are in advanced talks with newly-promoted Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli to appoint Fabian Hürzeler as their new manager for the 2024/25 campaign, according to multiple reports.

Arsenal fan who head-butted former Man Utd player Roy Keane found guilty of assault

June 6 (Reuters) - A 43-year-old man was convicted on Thursday of head-butting former Manchester United captain Roy Keane following a Premier League match.

Man who head-butted former Manchester United player Roy Keane found guilty of assault

Scott Law, who British media reports said was an Arsenal fan, was found guilty of assault following a trial at Highbury Magistrates’ Court. The incident took place on Sept. 3 last year after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over United at the Emirates.

PFA study shows one in five players in England top-tier leagues using nicotine pouches or tobacco products

May 29 (Reuters) - One in five professional players who took part in a study commissioned by the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said they were using nicotine pouches, tobacco sachets (snus) or both, research showed on Tuesday.

One in five players from EPL, ELF and WSL consume nicotine

The study, conducted by Loughborough University, surveyed 628 male players in the Premier League and EFL, as well as 51 players from the Women's Super League.

Southampton promoted to Premier League after playoff win against Leeds

LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Southampton won promotion back to the Premier League on Sunday after beating Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium, earning an immediate return to England’s top tier following relegation in 2023.

Watch: Australia’s A-League All Stars destroy Newcastle 8-0

The A-League All Stars vs Newcastle game was a massive waste of time as the Premier League side fielded a team of youngsters that got annihilated 8-0.

Despite the Premier League season finishing literally a week ago, Newcastle are already doing a world tour with their first stop in Australia. On Wednesday the team’s usual starters played Tottenham to a 1-1 draw in Melbourne.

Mohamed Salah shaves off trademark afro in start of new era following Klopp exit

Salah has let go of his iconic afro.

Mohamed Salah debuts new hairstyle on social media

Mohamed Salah shocked the soccer world on Friday after debuting his new look on social media, showing he had cut off his distinctive afro ahead of the summer holiday and the new era at Anfield.

Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino to part ways after just one season

LONDON — Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday, ending the Argentine's reign at the club after one season despite a late revival in their fortunes.

Pochettino joined Chelsea ahead of the 2023-24 campaign when he replaced interim manager Frank Lampard as the club's new owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital looked to freshen things up after a 12th-placed finish the previous season.

CONFIRMED: Liverpool announce Arne Slot as new manager in start of post-Klopp era

Out goes Klopp, in goes Slot.

Liverpool announces Arne Slot as new manager

Liverpool have announced that manager Arne Slot from Feyenoord as their new manager, set to replace the legendary Jürgen Klopp next season.

Slot, who has been at the helm of the Eredivisie club since 2021, led Feyenoord to the league title in the 2022/23 season and the KNVB Cup this year. Additionally, the manager led Feyenoord to their first-ever Europa Conference League final in his debut season.

Watch: Liverpool fans' amazing farewell celebrations for Jürgen Klopp

LIVERPOOL, England, May 19 (Reuters) - Liverpool delivered much-loved manager Jürgen Klopp a victory in his final game with the team on Sunday, a 2-0 win over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in an emotional Premier League season finale.

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