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Brentford

Brentford — English Premier League football club where Jordan Henderson made 32 appearances in 2025-26 before joining Chelsea.

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … A day began that with Brighton holding outside hopes of qualification for the Champions League ended with them clinging on to a place in next season’s Uefa Conference League as they were overtaken by Sunderland but, crucially, not Brentford, to finish in eighth. …

    Fernandes breaks assist record as Brighton land Euro spot despite loss
  3. Joy Online

    … The hosts leapfrogged not only Chelsea but also Brighton and Brentford, who both failed to win on Sunday, to secure qualification for Europe’s second-tier competition.

    Sunderland reach Europa League at Chelsea’s expense
  4. Joy Online

    … Arsenal’s David Raya, Gabriel and Declan Rice, Manchester City’ Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, Brentford’s Igor Thiago, and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White were also shortlisted. …

    Fernandes named Premier League player of season
  5. Joy Online

    Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been “selfish” and should be dropped from the squad for the Reds’ final match of the season against Brentford at Anfield, says former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. …

    Selfish Salah should be dropped from Anfield finale – Rooney
  6. Joy Online

    … It has been sung frequently at United games over the second half of the season, especially when Casemiro has scored, and most recently when he gave his side an early lead in a key Premier League game against Brentford last month. …

    Casemiro’s fond farewell – how Brazilian turned Man Utd career around
  7. Joy Online

    … But he has been unable to match the heights of last term, finding the net just 12 times in 40 games across all competitions this season before his final game against Brentford next Sunday. …

    Liverpool must return to heavy metal football – Salah
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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

Monday 5 October

  1. Haaland limps off as Norway loses to Portugal in Nations League

    Erling Haaland was substituted in the 67th minute with an apparent injury as Norway suffered a 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the late winner. Manchester City will await further news on Haaland's condition ahead of their trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 2 October

  1. England striker Toney pleads not guilty to London assault

    England footballer Ivan Toney has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a man at a Soho nightclub on 6 December, electing for a Crown Court trial. The 30-year-old was freed on unconditional bail pending a hearing at Southwark Crown Court on 29 October.

    2 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 28 September

  1. Mancini wins first match as Italy manager in Nations League

    Roberto Mancini earned his first win since returning as Italy manager in September, defeating Turkey in a Nations League match after suffering a home loss to Belgium on Friday. Italy built a three-goal first-half lead through goals from Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Frattesi, and Michael Kayode.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Semenyo nominated for Premier League September player award

    Ghana international Antoine Semenyo has been nominated for the September Premier League Player of the Month award following a strong start to the season with Manchester City, featuring in all three games and contributing goals and assists as City won all three matches.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

    Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent just over three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine. The 34-year-old former Manchester United midfielder, who joined Wolfsburg as a free agent a year ago and made 34 appearances, said he wished to be close to his family in Denmark.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual consent

    Christian Eriksen has left Wolfsburg by mutual consent, more than three months after collapsing during Denmark's friendly with Ukraine. The 34-year-old midfielder, who joined Wolfsburg a year ago as a free agent and made 34 appearances, has not played since June and cited a desire to be close to his family in Denmark.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Five players withdraw from England Nations League squad

    Palmer, Rice, Rashford, Mainoo and Livramento have withdrawn from England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches; Morgan Gibbs-White and James Garner have been called up by manager Thomas Tuchel to replace them.

    22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Klopp urges positive patriotism amid far-right German election gains

    New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after the far-right Alternative for Germany party won 43.8% in regional elections. Klopp stressed he wants to "reclaim the flag" and promote "positive patriotism" that combines German pride with openness and diversity.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

  1. Tottenham omits Richarlison from Premier League squad

    Richarlison has been excluded from Tottenham's Premier League squad for the first half of the season after requesting to leave. The Brazilian forward was close to joining Everton before Tuesday's transfer deadline, but the deal fell through; he is expected to leave in coming days, with transfer windows in Turkey and Saudi Arabia still open.

    4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Ollie Watkins scores on Saudi Pro League debut

    England international Ollie Watkins marked his Saudi Pro League debut with a goal as Al-Hilal beat Al-Ahli 3-0. The 30-year-old, who joined from Aston Villa for £51m, was introduced at half-time and headed home Sultan Mandash's cross near the end of the match.

    3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 28 August

  1. Liverpool face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will play Tottenham in the EFL Cup third round, with nine Premier League sides competing in Europe entering at this stage. Matches are scheduled for weeks commencing September 7 and 14.

    28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bruno Fernandes wins PFA Player of the Year award

    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year after providing a Premier League-record 21 assists in the 2025-26 season alongside nine goals. Khadija Shaw of Manchester City was named Women's Player of the Year for the second time after scoring 21 goals in the Women's Super League.

    27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Liverpool drawn to face Tottenham in Carabao Cup third round

    Liverpool will take on Tottenham as European-competing teams enter the third round of the Carabao Cup, with nine Premier League sides joining the competition in September. Matches will be played across the weeks of 7 and 14 September to avoid clashes with Champions League and Europa League fixtures.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Savio scores debut goal as Spurs rout Charlton in Carabao Cup

    Brazilian winger Savio, signed from Manchester City for an initial £75m, scored on his Tottenham debut from the substitute's bench in a 5-0 victory over Charlton Athletic, securing a third-round Carabao Cup tie at Liverpool.

    26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Tottenham signs Manchester City winger Savinho for £75 million

    Tottenham signed Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester City for a reported initial fee of £75 million, with potential add-ons of up to £10 million. The 22-year-old, who failed to establish himself as a regular at City, joins Spurs as part of their £300 million-plus summer spending spree under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

    26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Antoine Semenyo first Ghanaian in PFA Team of Year

    Antoine Semenyo has become the first Ghanaian player named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year following an impressive 2025/26 campaign with Manchester City. The forward's selection represents a landmark moment for Ghanaian football and caps a remarkable period since his move to the club.

    25 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

  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.

    22 August 2026 · 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 →

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