Mikel Arteta admitted his Arsenal players were left “fuming” after a disappointing 3-1 pre-season defeat to Real Betis, insisting the frustration should fuel improvement ahead of the new campaign.
Chelsea fell to a second consecutive pre-season defeat after Edon Zhegrova’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for Juventus in Hong Kong.
Liverpool are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola because they believe the France international can add pace, goals, creativity and attacking versatility to their forward line.
The Premier League returns for the 2026-27 season with reigning champions Arsenal beginning their title defence against newly promoted Coventry City on Friday, 21 August.
The experienced England midfielder, 36, arrives at Stamford Bridge having made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford during the 2025/26 campaign, following his arrival from Ajax from last summer.
Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States ended on a disappointing note as Leeds United fought back from two goals down to claim a 4-2 victory in Chicago, handing Andoni Iraola plenty to consider before the new campaign.
Arsenal have seen their opening bid for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimarães rejected, with the Magpies determined to keep hold of one of their most influential players ahead of the new Premier League season.
The Blues have added experience and youth to their ranks, with Welbeck arriving from Brighton on a two-year contract, while Barco has joined from Strasbourg on a seven-year-deal.
Andoni Iraola maintained his perfect start as Liverpool head coach as Rio Ngumoha’s second-half strike earned the Reds a 1-0 victory over Wrexham in New York.
The 26-year-old centre-back has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2032, becoming the latest addition to Xabi Alonso’s squad ahead of his first season in charge of the Blues.
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