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Brentford

Brentford — Premier League club that recently lost midfielder Jordan Henderson to Chelsea and signed striker Callum Wilson.

2026-04-272026-08-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. Daily Guide

    The Ghanaian attacker is shortlisted alongside some of the biggest names in English football, including Manchester City teammate, Erling Haaland, Arsenal trio Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya, Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, Brentford striker, Igor Thiago, and Nott

    Antoine Semenyo Shortlisted For Premier League Player Of The Season Award
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ghana international is nominated alongside his City teammate Erling Haaland, Manchester United talisman Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal trio Gabriel Magalhães, David Raya, and Declan Rice, Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, and Brentford striker Igor Thiago.

    Semenyo shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Season after historic campaign
  4. Joy Online

    If it does go to the last game, Spurs will have to reverse a worrying trend as their last home win in the Premier League was against Brentford in December, drawing their last two under De Zerbi against Brighton then here against Leeds.

    Spurs hit self-destruct button again as season agony prolonged
  5. The Ghanaian Times

    Pep Guardiola’s side are up against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium today and then at home to Brentford before Arsenal’s next league outing against relegation-threatened West Ham.

    Gyökeres’ brace boosts Arsenal title race
  6. Joy Online

    The win, which extended a club record unbeaten run in the Premier League to 15 games, helped the Cherries climb to sixth in the table with 52 points – one clear of Brentford and two better than Brighton with three matches remaining.

    Bournemouth moves into top 6th with win against Crystal Palace
  7. April 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Captain Bruno Fernandes could break the Premier League assist record this season but had Amad Diallo finished as he should have done against Brentford on Monday, Mainoo would have got the assist of the season for his mazy dribble and lay-off in the opening minutes.

    Mainoo signs new Man Utd deal until 2031
  9. Joy Online

    Liverpool‘s final game of the campaign is at Anfield against Brentford on 24 May.

    Liverpool expect Salah return before end of season
  10. Daily Guide

    He also featured for West Ham United and Brentford, while earning 53 caps for the Republic of Ireland national football team.

    Chris Hughton Makes Prostate Cancer Full Recovery

Yesterday

  1. Man United suffers shock 2-0 opening-game defeat to Hull

    Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City on the opening day of the season—the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on opening day. The article contextualizes this upset alongside other shocking opening-game defeats in Premier League history.

    13 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 20 August

  1. Premier League tightens corner fouls enforcement this season

    The Premier League will instruct referees to penalise holding, pushing, and jostling in penalty areas more strictly this season, focusing on actions that prevent players from playing the ball. The change follows widespread concerns about inconsistent officiating during set-pieces in the previous campaign.

    20 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Arsenal sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £51m

    Arsenal have agreed a £51m deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, providing defensive cover while William Saliba recovers from a back injury and Jurriën Timber returns from a groin injury. The 28-year-old, who can play both centre-back and right-back, joins the Premier League champions as manager Mikel Arteta looks to maintain title success.

    20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea on two-year deal

    England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, has signed with Chelsea on a two-year contract after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. Henderson, a former Liverpool captain who won the Premier League title and Champions League, made 32 top-flight appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. England midfielder Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea

    England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. Henderson, a former Liverpool captain who won the Premier League and Champions League with the club, made 32 top-flight appearances for Brentford in 2025-26 before the move.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. England midfielder Jordan Henderson joins Chelsea

    Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year deal after his contract with Brentford was mutually terminated. The former Liverpool captain made 32 Premier League appearances for Brentford in 2025-26.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. England midfielder Henderson joins Chelsea on two-year deal

    Jordan Henderson, 36, has joined Chelsea on a two-year contract after leaving Brentford, where he made 32 top-flight appearances in 2025–26. The former Liverpool captain, who won the Premier League title and Champions League at Anfield, said he was excited to work with manager Xabi Alonso and the quality of players at the club.

    3 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Chelsea sign Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m

    Chelsea have signed France defender Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old, capped seven times by France, made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League.

    31 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 30 July

  1. Chelsea signs France defender Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m

    Chelsea have signed France international Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace for £52m on a contract until 2032. The 26-year-old defender, who made 55 appearances for Palace last season as they won the UEFA Conference League, is Chelsea's third summer signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.

    30 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Alonso's Chelsea debut features four strikers in 6-4 win

    Xabi Alonso's first match as Chelsea manager ended in a 6-4 victory against Western Sydney Wanderers, with Joao Pedro scoring a nine-minute hat-trick. The performance highlighted contrasting striker form: 17-year-old Dastan Satpaev impressed with the opening goal, while Liam Delap again struggled and could be sold as Chelsea pursues talks with Danny Welbeck.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Chelsea in talks to sign Henderson and Welbeck

    Chelsea are negotiating with Brentford for England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 36, available on a free transfer, and with Brighton for ex-England striker Danny Welbeck, 35, as the club seeks experienced players to refine its strategy of signing young talent.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Newcastle signs Monaco midfielder Bamba for £34m deal

    Newcastle United have agreed to sign Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for up to £34m on a long-term contract. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who has made 12 competitive starts for Monaco, is due to undergo a medical on Thursday as part of Newcastle's shift toward signing younger continental players.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Henderson not ruled out of World Cup after arm surgery

    Jordan Henderson underwent surgery on a broken arm sustained during England's 3–2 victory over Mexico but has not been ruled out of the remainder of the World Cup; exploring the possibility of playing in a cast remains under consideration.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Fulham appoint former Real Madrid boss Arbeloa as manager

    Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa, 43, as their new manager on a three-year contract, succeeding Marco Silva who joined Benfica. Arbeloa, who previously managed Real Madrid, received strong references from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and manager Jose Mourinho.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Brentford set to sign Callum Wilson on one-year deal

    Former England striker Callum Wilson, 34, is in advanced talks with Brentford following his departure from West Ham and is expected to sign an initial 12-month contract this week. The free agent would provide competition for Igor Thiago and allow 19-year-old Kaye Furo to move out on loan.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Ibrahima Konate joins Real Madrid on four-year deal

    France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer and has agreed to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030. The 27-year-old made 183 appearances for Liverpool and won the Premier League, FA Cup, and two League Cups before departing.

    19 June 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Thomas-Asante's Coventry face Arsenal in Premier League opener

    Newly promoted Coventry City will travel to champions Arsenal on Friday, 21 August in the opening match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, marking the Sky Blues' first top-flight match in 25 years.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Konate joins Real Madrid on four-year free transfer deal

    France centre-back Ibrahima Konate is leaving Liverpool on a free transfer to join Real Madrid on a four-year contract until June 2030, after the two parties failed to agree on new contract terms over wages and value.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Christian Eriksen doing well after collapse during Denmark match

    Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Denmark match against Ukraine in Odense on Sunday but is now at home with his family and says he is "doing well." The 34-year-old midfielder, who was fitted with an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator after a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020, says his ICD "did exactly what it was designed to do" and his recovery has begun.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly, regains consciousness

    Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine in Odense after 65 minutes but regained consciousness quickly. Denmark's national team doctor said the pacemaker Eriksen had fitted after a 2021 cardiac arrest "responded as it should," and he walked off the pitch; he is undergoing hospital examinations to determine the cause.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Barcelona makes Sweden starlet available for Premier League loan

    Barcelona has made 20-year-old Roony Bardghji available for transfer as the club strengthens its attacking options; six Premier League clubs including Aston Villa, Sunderland, and Brighton are reported to be interested, with Bardghji preferring a loan move to prove his value to Barcelona.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jude Bellingham given England No 10 shirt for World Cup

    England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Carlo Ancelotti takes Brazil coaching role as first foreign World Cup manager

    Italian manager Carlo Ancelotti agreed in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first-ever foreign coach at a World Cup, and has prioritized learning Portuguese through intensive lessons to win over the fanbase and local staff.

    2 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Iraola departs Bournemouth after securing Europa League qualification

    Andoni Iraola has left Bournemouth after three years in charge, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League to qualify for the Europa League. Iraola took over when Bournemouth were 15th in 2022-23 and elevated them to a club record 57 points, though they fell short of Champions League qualification.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Fernandes breaks assist record; Brighton secure Conference League spot

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes broke the Premier League single-season assist record and scored as Michael Carrick's United won at Brighton. Brighton finished eighth and secured a place in the Uefa Conference League, their second European campaign in history, after being overtaken by Sunderland but staying ahead of Brentford.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Sunderland secures Europa League spot after 53 years

    Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 to qualify for European competition for the first time in 53 years, finishing seventh and securing a place in the Europa League. Chelsea finished tenth and failed to qualify for Europe, with defender Wesley Fofana's two yellow cards in quick succession resulting in the club's eighth red card of the league season.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. Bruno Fernandes named Premier League player of season

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been named Premier League player of the season after creating 132 chances and equalling the record for assists with 20 in a single season. The Portugal midfielder scored eight goals in 37 games as United finished third and qualified for the Champions League.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Wayne Rooney urges Arne Slot to drop Salah from Liverpool finale

    Wayne Rooney has called Mohamed Salah "selfish" and said he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match against Brentford, criticizing Salah's public comments about the club needing to return to "heavy metal attacking football" as a dig at manager Arne Slot.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 17 May

  1. Casemiro revives Manchester United career ahead final appearance

    Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, 34, will make his final Old Trafford appearance for Manchester United against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, having turned around a troubled 2024–25 season after initially facing fan criticism and benching under manager Ruben Amorim.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Salah urges Liverpool return to attacking style before exit

    Mohamed Salah has called for Liverpool to return to a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" following a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa that has left their Champions League hopes uncertain. Salah, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years and six major trophies, appeared to criticise head coach Arne Slot, saying their identity under former manager Jurgen Klopp must be "recovered and kept for good."

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

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