Also known as: Cottagers · the London club · Fulham FC
Fulham — Premier League club that appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as manager in July 2026 and signed Garcia and Palacios from Real Madrid.
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The Ghanaian Times
… Despite having also identified Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Fulham’s Marco Silva as potential replacements for Rosenior, whose role has been filled by interim coach Calum McFarlane in recent weeks, the Chelsea hierarchy has been in talks with Alonso in recent days after making …
Chelsea appoint Alonso on 4-yr dealJoy Online
… The other candidates Sky Sports News knew Chelsea were interested in were Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola and Fulham head coach Marco Silva. …
Xabi Alonso agrees 4-year contract to become Chelsea head coachJoy Online
… Silva’s Fulham contract expires this summer, but he has been offered a three-year deal to stay. …
Chelsea start contacting prospective head coachesJoy Online
… Fresh from inspiring Arsenal to a 3-0 win against Fulham here on Saturday, Saka was the architect again. …
Arsenal reach Champions League final for the first time in 20 yearsThe Ghanaian Times
… Arsenal head into this clash off the back of an impressive 3-0 win over Fulham, giving them a six-point buffer over Manchester City in the Premier League standings. …
Arsenal to scale Atletico test in Champions LeagueThe Ghanaian Times
Viktor Gyökeres scored twice as Arsenal sent out an emphatic Premier League title warning to Manchester City with a 3-0 victory against Fulham at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. …
Gyökeres’ brace boosts Arsenal title raceThe Chronicle
Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League with Bukayo Saka playing a starring role and Viktor Gyokeres taking his season’s goal tally to 21 as they comfortably beat Fulham at Emirates Stadium. …
Arsenal comfortably beat Fulham at Emirates StadiumJoy Online
… European qualification would be a perfect parting gift for Iraola, but Bournemouth must extend their remarkable run against fellow European contenders Fulham, title-chasing Manchester City and Nottingham Forest in their final three games. …
Bournemouth moves into top 6th with win against Crystal PalaceLiverpool 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.
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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.
12 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Chelsea have agreed a deal worth up to £40m to sign 18-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, who has permission to complete a medical and has agreed personal terms. The left-back, who made 28 Serie A appearances for Atalanta last season, may be loaned to another Premier League club rather than immediately involved in Xabi Alonso's squad.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Chelsea have agreed a £7.5m fee to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, with the 33-year-old Argentina international set to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge. The move follows concerns over Robert Sanchez's recent performances and comes days before the transfer deadline.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
Danny Welbeck scored on his debut as Chelsea defeated Luton Town 2-0 in the Carabao Cup third round, with Enzo Fernandez left out of the squad amid reports of talks with Manchester City. Manager Alonso stated the omission was his decision, citing the specific fixture and upcoming Brighton match.
21 hours ago · Joy Online →
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 →
Manchester City are expected to make an offer for Chelsea's Argentina international Enzo Fernandez, with the club setting an unofficial £120m minimum fee. The 25-year-old has been identified as a priority target by manager Enzo Maresca following several high-profile midfield departures.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Xabi Alonso marked his first match as Chelsea manager with a 3-2 victory over Fulham, with Joao Pedro scoring within 31 seconds and Morgan Rogers adding a goal on his debut. Despite two errors from Chelsea keeper Robert Sanchez, Alonso's side held on in a chaotic west London derby.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Cole Palmer scored and assisted as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea debut as manager ended with a 3–2 Premier League win at Fulham, their first opening-day victory since 2022–23.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester United has made an opening offer of £60m plus an additional £5m for Brighton's Carlos Baleba as their third midfielder signing, following the recent arrivals of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with talks continuing and expectation the transfer will be completed.
20 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter are considering selling their stakes in the Premier League club to majority owner Clearlake Capital, amid reports of Boehly's dissatisfaction with the club's direction on recruitment, managers, and stadium plans.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Arsenal have held talks with Galatasaray over selling squad members, with Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri among players they are inviting offers for. Martinelli, subject to a €45m verbal offer from Galatasaray, is reluctant to move to Turkey, while the 19-year-old Nwaneri has interest from AC Milan, Fulham, Red Bull Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea defeated AC Milan 3-0 in a pre-season friendly in Jakarta, with Joao Pedro scoring twice and Moises Caicedo adding the third. The win came after successive defeats to Tottenham and Juventus under new manager Xabi Alonso.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has welcomed winger Mykhailo Mudryk back to training after the Ukraine international was cleared to resume playing following a doping suspension that sidelined him for nearly two years. Alonso said no decision has been made on Mudryk's future but expressed the club's immediate focus is on helping him reintegrate into the squad.
6 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Fulham have signed Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid on five-year deals. Garcia, 22, made 39 appearances for Real Madrid last term, scoring eight goals in all competitions, while Palacios, 21, made five appearances for Real's senior side.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Newcastle United and Liverpool are discussing a tribute to Kevin Keegan, who died at age 75, before their Premier League opener on 23 August 2026. Newcastle will coordinate with Liverpool, supporter groups, and the Premier League to mark his memory, with the club's teams wearing black armbands during pre-season and his photo displayed at St James' Park in the seventh minute of upcoming friendlies.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to Kevin Keegan following his death aged 75, saying Keegan "carried the love of the game on his sleeve" and that his management at Newcastle between 1992 and 1997 brought re-energised the club with enthusiasm, great players, and what Ferguson describes as their best era.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
Former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been appointed head coach of AC Milan on a two-year contract to replace Massimiliano Allegri. The 41-year-old Portuguese coach will forego remaining pay from Manchester United following his January dismissal.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The 41-year-old has agreed to replace Massimiliano Allegri and is expected to sign a two-year contract later this week. Amorim is reportedly forgoing his remaining Manchester United salary following his dismissal in January.
16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Real Madrid have confirmed Jose Mourinho's reappointment as head coach on a three-year deal, with the 63-year-old Portuguese coach beginning work when the squad return for pre-season on 13 July. Madrid paid Benfica £13m in compensation, clearing the way for Mourinho's return 13 years after his first stint ended.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Marco Silva, 48, has agreed to become Benfica's new head coach following Jose Mourinho's departure to Real Madrid, with Real Madrid paying Benfica £13m in compensation. Silva, who left Fulham after five years when his contract expired, will sign a contract until the end of the 2027-28 season with an option to extend.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Manager Ståle Solbakken employs a pragmatic Northern European football philosophy focused on tight defence and aggressive attacking, typically using a flexible 4-3-3 formation designed to maximize the impact of key players like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco drew 1-1 with Norway in a friendly in New York, with Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard equalising in the 75th minute, but Morocco will be sweating on the fitness of Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui and Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli after both went off injured.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup alongside the United States and Canada without the competitive rhythm of a qualifying campaign. Manager Javier Aguirre emphasises pragmatism and intensity over possession-based football, employing a flexible formation with aggressive pressing and quick transitions.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed he will leave the club after five years in charge, with a move to Benfica imminent. Silva steered Fulham from the Championship to Premier League promotion in 2021 and has since established them as a top-flight side.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England captain and manager Kevin Keegan has disclosed he has stage four cancer, which his family initially announced in January. The 75-year-old discovered the diagnosis after a car accident led to hospitalization and scans.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England forward Anthony Gordon has signed with La Liga champions Barcelona until 2031 after a transfer from Newcastle United worth more than 80m euros. Gordon, 25, said he had dreamed of playing for Barcelona since he was three years old.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Forbes' annual list values Real Madrid as football's most valuable club at $9.5bn, with Barcelona second at $7.5bn and Manchester United third at $7.2bn. The Premier League has the most clubs in the top 30 with 11 sides.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona has agreed a deal worth more than £69 million (over €80 million) with Newcastle United for England international Anthony Gordon, beating interest from Bayern Munich. Gordon's contract with Newcastle runs until 2030, and Everton will receive 15 percent of the transfer fee via a sell-on clause from Gordon's 2023 move to the Magpies.
29 May 2026 · Daily Guide →