Sunderland’s summer signing Jasper Roefs has opened up about his whirlwind transfer from NEC Nijmegen, admitting that his move to the Premier League still feels surreal. The 22-year-old Dutch goalkeeper joined the Black Cats for a club-record fee of €10.5 million plus bonuses and has already made a strong impression in his first few weeks at the Stadium of Light. 🧤 A Fast Start in England Roefs has started all three of Sunderland’s opening league fixtures, keeping one clean sheet and concedi

After the first international break of the young Premier League season, Sunderland return to top-flight action, away at Crystal Palace. International Break Updates Several Sunderland players represented their national teams over the past week. Granit Xhaka captained Switzerland to two dominant wins against Kosovo and Slovenia; meanwhile, Trai Hume captained Northern Ireland in their fixtures against Luxembourg and Germany. Omar Alderete started for Paraguay as they confirmed their place in th

As the 2025/26 Premier League season gathers pace, Matchweek 4 promises another thrilling round of action. With teams settling into their campaigns and early rivalries igniting, the role of match officials becomes crucial in maintaining the integrity and flow of the world's most competitive football league. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has announced the full slate of referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, Video Assistant Referees (VAR), and assistant VARs for a

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris has outlined his plans for new signing Bertrand Traoré, describing the Burkina Faso international as a potential game-changer who will initially be used as an impact substitute. Traoré joined the Black Cats from Ajax in a dramatic deadline-day deal, signing a one-year contract with an option for a further season. ⚽ Traoré’s Arrival: Late but Promising Traoré’s move was finalized in the final minutes of the transfer window, adding another layer of attacking

The early weeks of the 2025-26 Premier League season have already delivered fireworks. There has been a glut of big transfers, managerial tweaks, and the first glimmers of form, both promising and concerning. As Matchday 4 looms, clubs are no longer feeling each other out. Momentum is beginning to matter, and every result feels more consequential. Isak, Transfers and Newcastle’s Reboot One of the headline stories of the transfer window was Alexander Isak’s high-profile departure from Newcastl

As Crystal Palace prepare to host Sunderland at Selhurst Park this Saturday, former Arsenal star and pundit Paul Merson has weighed in with his prediction — backing the Eagles to continue their unbeaten run with a 2–0 win over the newly promoted Black Cats. 🦅 Palace Flying Under Glasner Oliver Glasner has quietly steered Crystal Palace to an impressive start to the 2025/26 campaign, despite operating with a thin squad and navigating off-field tensions. The club has recorded three wins and th

Manchester United’s defensive frailties were laid bare once again in Sunday’s Manchester derby, as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City cruised to a 3–0 win at the Etihad Stadium. The opening goal, scored by Phil Foden in the 18th minute, drew fierce criticism from former United captain Roy Keane, who singled out Luke Shaw and Bruno Fernandes for their roles in the build-up. ⚽ Foden’s Opener Sparks Outrage City’s first goal came from a well-worked move down the left flank, with Jeremy Doku breezin

Leeds came into this London fixture following a 0-0 draw vs Newcastle United before the international break. With five changes to the starting XI, it was always going to be a tough affair at Craven Cottage. Ethan Ampadu was introduced back into the squad. Karl Darlow was brought back into the team instead of Lucas Perri who was out because of injury and he's set to miss the Wolves game too. It was a Premier League debut for Noah Okafor who signed for Leeds from AC Milan in the summer transfer w

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised his side’s perseverance and defensive solidity after a hard-fought 1–0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, secured by a stoppage-time Mohamed Salah penalty. The result maintains Liverpool’s perfect start to the Premier League season, with four wins from four and a growing sense of resilience under Slot’s leadership. 🧱 Burnley’s Deep Block Frustrates Champions Burnley, managed by Scott Parker, adopted a deep defensive shape that stifled Liverpool’s attacking rhy

The Premier League is back! Spurs, so poor at Bournemouth two weeks ago, returned to action away at West Ham, and put in a decent performance to bury a Hammers side that must be among the favourites for the drop. The game itself was not a classic, Spurs just edging a nervy first half, in which Cristian Romero saw a goal disallowed for a 'push' by Micky Van de Ven on Kyle Walker-Peters. Replays showed what appeared to be the Spurs defender giving as good as he got, which is standard for any set

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has lavished praise on Noni Madueke following the winger’s dazzling display in the Gunners’ 3–0 win over Nottingham Forest, describing the £48 million summer signing as a player who “brings joy” to the squad. The result sent Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table ahead of Sunday’s fixtures, and Madueke’s performance was a key highlight in a match that showcased the depth and resilience of Arteta’s side. 🌟 Madueke Silences Critics with Sparkling Display Ma

Aston Villa managed to hold on to a 0-0 draw against Everton, who will be disappointed they only walked away with one point. The Toffees had some great chances to take the lead, but Emiliano Martínez put in a fine performance to keep the game level. Despite his transfer saga, he certainly proved his worth to the Villa supporters and may have already made up for his behaviour. Everton Performance Everton started the game well, controlling possession and coming close on a number of occasions. B

Spurs completed a convincing rout of their London rivals West Ham in a 3-0 win in East London. Two headed goals, one from a Xavi Simons corner who earned an assist on his debut and one from Lucas Bergvall  who masterfully lifted the ball over West Ham keeper Hermansen following an equally impressive lofted pass from Christian Romero, as well as one crisp shot from Micky van de Ven, were the deciders. Spurs managed to ride out the first 20 minutes and some sustained pressure from West Ham. Righ

In a moment that will live long in the memory of Newcastle United fans, new signing Nick Woltemade marked his Premier League debut with a crucial goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers, at St. James’ Park. The towering German striker rose highest to power home a header in the 29th minute, giving the Magpies a 1-0 lead in what proved to be a tightly contested first half. The goal came from a well-delivered cross by Jacob Murphy, allowing the 6’6” forward to outmuscle the Wolves defense and nod th

Arsenal secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League at the Emirates Stadium, boosting their title hopes. Summer signings Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze delivered standout performances, combining creativity and flair to help the Gunners dominate. Two Goals from Martin Zubimendi and a goal Victor Gyokeres himself highlighted Arsenal’s attacking prowess, as fans celebrated another step toward Premier League glory. "It's going to be special" ✨ Eberechi Eze and N

It's no secret that Liverpool have yet another contract situation to sort out, this time Ibrahima Konate, after having the task of re-signing Virgil Van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold just last year. With two out of the three putting pen to paper and continuing on their journeys with the Reds (Van Dijk and Salah) the focus of Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards turned to the next important player that is now into the final year of their deal with the Reds, that being the French centre