Burnley — Premier League club competing to sign winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, relegated after 1-0 loss to Manchester City in April 2026.
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… What a way to mark your first Premier League match, and the first Premier League match without capacity restrictions since the Covid-19 pandemic. 2017-18: Chelsea 2-3 Burnley Chelsea fans could not have imagined a worse start to their Premier League title defence. …
Where does Man Utd defeat rank among shock opening-game losses?Joy Online
Burnley and Wrexham are competing for the signature of Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, according to a Football League World exclusive. …
Burnley, Wrexham competing for Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-SakyiThe Chronicle
… Nuno Espírito Santo remins keen on adding another striker to his ranks as the Hammers prepare for their league opener against Burnley this Sunday. …
West Ham interested in signing free agent Jamie VardyThe Ghanaian Times
… Arsenal had beaten Burnley 1-0 on Monday, meaning City had to win on the south coast to extend the race to the final day. …
Arsenal crowned Premier League champions after 22 yearsThe Ghanaian Times
… Mikel Arteta’s team plays relegated Burnley on Monday and a victory would leave City needing to beat Bournemouth 24 hours later to take the title race into the final day of the season. …
Man City keeps pressure on Arsenal with win over PalaceThe Ghanaian Times
… To win the title, City will likely need Arsenal to drop points against Palace, considering the leaders are heavy favorites to win their other remaining game at home to already-relegated Burnley on Monday. …
Premier League title-race: Guardiola expects Palace to be professional against ArsenalJoy Online
… That would still leave Arsenal needing to drop points in their remaining two games – against relegated Burnley and Palace – for City to have any chance of winning the Premier League title. …
VAR is a flip of a coin, says GuardiolaThe Ghanaian Times
… There was huge relief at the final whistle as Arsenal restored their five-point lead over Manchester City with games against Burnley and Crystal Palace left. …
Arteta praises referee’s courage in pivotal decisionJoy Online
… The UK Football Policing Unit (UKFPU) investigated abuse of the four players in February, including Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida, Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana and Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare.
I will not let racist abuse define me – Kevin DansoJoy Online
… Only Wolves, Burnley and West Ham have suffered more defeats than Newcastle‘s 16 in the Premier League this season, and there has been a recognition across the board that has not been good enough. …
Eddie Howe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summitManchester 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.
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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.
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Burnley and Wrexham are competing to sign Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi before the transfer window closes on September 1, with Burnley keen to strengthen their attacking ranks. The 23-year-old has Championship experience from loans at Sheffield United and Stoke City, and recently made his Ghana debut in a friendly against Mexico.
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West Ham have inquired about 39-year-old free agent Jamie Vardy to strengthen their attack as they prepare for the Championship season. Vardy left Cremonese following their Serie A relegation and the Hammers are targeting a Premier League return.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Arsenal were confirmed as Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending the north London club's 22-year title drought. It is Arsenal's first league title since 2003-04 and could be the start of a historic season if they win the Champions League final against Paris St Germain on May 30.
21 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City defeated Crystal Palace 3-0 to cut Arsenal's lead at the top to two points with two rounds of the Premier League season remaining. Phil Foden provided assists for two first-half goals in the win.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expects Crystal Palace to field a competitive team against Arsenal on May 24, the final day of the Premier League season, despite Palace playing Rayo Vallecano in the Conference League final three days later. City is five points behind Arsenal with a game in hand against Palace and will likely need Arsenal to drop points to win the title.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has compared video assistant referee decisions to a "flip of a coin," saying he has never trusted the system since its introduction in England. Guardiola cited disputed calls in City's FA Cup final defeats in 2024 and 2025, but added that players must take VAR out of the equation by performing better.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh's decision to disallow West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser for interference on keeper David Raya, preserving Arsenal's 1-0 victory and five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Danso says he will not be defined by racist abuse after being targeted on social media following a 2-2 draw against Brighton in April. The Austria international told ITV News that while he experienced racist abuse when playing in Germany previously, he decided to speak out this time to raise awareness and ensure it does not affect his play.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead the club into next season after talks with the Saudi Arabian leadership. The 48-year-old, appointed in November 2021, faced difficult questions in a presentation to owners and the board but has felt their support this week as the club looks to bounce back after a difficult campaign that included 16 Premier League defeats.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City came from behind to beat Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final, with goals from Jeremy Doku and Nico Gonzalez securing a comeback victory. The win takes City to a record fourth consecutive FA Cup final on 16 May, keeping alive their hopes of a domestic treble after already winning the Carabao Cup this season.
25 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City defeated Burnley 1-0 to top the Premier League, knocking Arsenal off the summit and relegating Burnley back to the Championship. Erling Haaland scored in the opening five minutes, though City wasted chances and were at times tense in the second half.
24 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →