The Premier League has announced the officiating teams for Matchweek 3 of the 2025/26 season. Below is a detailed list of the appointed officials for each fixture, including referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, Video Assistant Referees (VAR), and assistant VARs. These appointments ensure experienced oversight for all matches, with VAR support for key decisions. Saturday, August 30, 2025 Chelsea vs. Fulham (12:30) * Referee: Rob Jones * Assistants: Neil Davies, Steve Meredith

Tottenham shocked Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium with a superb 2–0 victory. Brennan Johnson broke the deadlock in the 35th minute after a VAR review overturned an offside call, converting a low cross from Richarlison. Early in added time, João Palhinha—on his full Premier League debut—pounced on a costly error from City goalkeeper James Trafford, hammering in the rebound to seal the win. Guardiola Reaction “I had a feeling it was a little bit better than the result,” Guardiola told TNT

Tottenham shocked Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium with a superb 2–0 victory. Brennan Johnson broke the deadlock in the 35th minute after a VAR review overturned an offside call, converting a low cross from Richarlison. Early in added time, João Palhinha—on his full Premier League debut—pounced on a costly error from City goalkeeper James Trafford, hammering in the rebound to seal the win. The result extends Tottenham’s perfect start under new manager Thomas Frank, with back‑to‑back clean

With both Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur winning their opening match of the new Premier League campaign, they lock horns again at the Etihad Stadium. While City defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-0 away at the Molineux, Spurs started life under their new boss Thomas Frank with a 3-0 home win over newcomers Burnley. Match Preview City After what seemed like an underwhelming campaign at the FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP and the questioning of the members of the squad, especially the new arrivals

As the 2025-26 Premier League season heats up, Tottenham Hotspur face a stern test against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Coming off a triumphant UEFA Europa League victory last season and a strong start to the new campaign, Spurs are looking to build momentum. A fan-predicted lineup shared by @COYS_com on X has sparked discussions among supporters, proposing an aggressive 4-3-3 formation that could either unlock City's defense or leave Tottenham exposed. My team against Man City. Th

Following convincing opening day wins for both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City, the sides meet at the Etihad Stadium at 12:30 on Saturday in a testing fixture early in the season. Opening day demolitions Pep Guardiola's side showed no hesitation in jumping to the top of the table with a 4-0 victory away at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Heir to the Kevin De Bruyne throne Tijjani Reijnders stole the headlines, with a goal and an assist on his Premier League debut, whilst Erling Haaland made i

This week promises to be a fascinating one for supporters up and down the country, with draws scheduled across the Carabao Cup, Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League. For Premier League clubs and beyond, these ceremonies will shape the path ahead in both domestic and European competition. Carabao Cup Round Three Draw The Carabao Cup takes centre stage on Wednesday, August 27, with the third-round draw following Manchester United’s televised clash with Grimsby Town. That

When Liverpool triggered Dominik Szoboszlai’s €70 million release clause in July 2023, it felt like a statement of intent. The Hungarian was already one of Europe’s most exciting midfielders: technically gifted, tactically adaptable, and with a flair for the spectacular. But two years on, as Arne Slot reshapes Liverpool in his own image, Szoboszlai has become more than just a flashy signing. He has evolved into the heartbeat of the team—an all-action midfielder who embodies Slot’s vision of inte

Background & Career Trajectory Noah Okafor, born in Binningen, Switzerland in 2000, rose through the FC Basel academy and made his senior debut in 2018. From early on, his pace, flair, and direct dribbling made him stand out in the Swiss Super League, where he quickly became one of Basel’s most exciting young prospects. In January 2020, Okafor secured a move to Red Bull Salzburg, the Austrian club renowned for its high-intensity playing style and player development model. Salzburg proved to be

Chelsea are weighing up a potential move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin López, according to David Ornstein of The Athletic. Ornstein reports that while no direct contact has yet been made with Barcelona, Chelsea have initiated discussions with López’s representatives to explore the possibility of a transfer. The situation is still in its early stages, but the player’s profile has caught the attention of Chelsea’s recruitment team. 🚨 Chelsea evaluating possibility of move for Fermin Lopez.

It’s been 20 years since I first stood wide-eyed on the forecourt in front of the East Stand. A bright-eyed 10 year old, buzzing with excitement at the thought of seeing the mighty Manchester United play at the Theatre of Dreams. Just like this past Sunday, the sun was blazing, and the anticipation hung thick in the air. That morning in 2005, my dad and I had travelled over from Ireland on a coach and ferry package. I can still see him handing over a wad of notes to the bus driver in exchange f

Bright 15-year-old prospect Max Dowman made his Premier League debut for Arsenal on the weekend, coming off the bench in a commanding 5–0 win over Leeds United. In his cameo, Dowman won a penalty, which new signing Viktor Gyokeres calmly dispatched. His strong form was no surprise to those following Arsenal’s pre-season, where Dowman impressively featured in friendlies. Notably, in matches against Newcastle United and Villareal, he won penalties in both games and showcased his exceptional dribb

Arsenal look set to deal another blow to their north London rivals after already snatching Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a £67.5m move. Now, attention has turned to Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the 22-year-old has given the green light to join the Gunners — leaving Tottenham bracing for yet another painful defeat in the transfer market. 🚨🔴⚪️ Piero Hincapié has said yes to Arsenal and personal terms have been agreed, long term deal read

The second weekend of the 2025/26 Premier League season didn’t just provide goals and drama—it revealed early signs of who might shape the campaign ahead. From record signings who wasted no time making their presence felt, to seasoned veterans who reminded everyone of their value, Matchday 2 offered a snapshot of football’s capacity for both renewal and resilience. Here’s a deep dive into the players who stood tallest across the league. Viktor Gyökeres: Arsenal’s New Spearhead When Arsenal c

In the fallout of Manchester City’s 2-0 loss against Spurs in their season home opener, questions have been raised around the real level of City’s squad following the optimism generated by their emphatic 4-0 win at Molineux a week earlier. With just a week left in the transfer window, and rumours still surrounding a number of potential incomings and outgoings, there is belief in some circles that City still need new signings if they wish to compete at the very top this season. I think this belie

Monday night played host to a fascinating tie between Newcastle and Liverpool at St. James’ Park, replete with possible headlines. The absence of Alexander Isak amid the transfer war being waged between him and the two clubs playing, the fixture being a rematch of last season’s Carabao Cup final, and Newcastle's abysmal record in the league against Liverpool made up just some of the talking points heading into the match. What played on Tyneside out can only be described as one of the greatest ga