Newcastle has lacked a cutting edge without star striker Alexander Isak and drawn at Aston Villa 0-0 in the Premier League opening round.

Frank used a 4-2-3-1 formation but, surprisingly, Lucas Bergvall was the most advanced midfielder. He pressed Burnley’s defence along with Richarlison and went on a couple of impressive driving runs with the ball. Throughout pre-season, Pape Matar Sarr tended to be the most advanced midfielder.

Thomas Frank must decide whether Dominic Solanke is fit to start when Tottenham host Burnley in their opening match of the Premier League season. Spurs were in European action on Wednesday night, falling to an agonising penalty-shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain having held a 2-0 lead in the 85th minute.

Manchester City’s 115 charges have once again been addressed by the Premier League’s CEO during a new conversation with the media this week.The long-running case – first announced in February

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday. The 25-year-old Sweden striker is at odds with the club as he tries to push for a move to defending champion Liverpool.

T he Premier League is back, the 2025-26 iteration one with the potential to deliver more drama, tension and shocks than many in recent memories. Champions Liverpool might start the season as favorites,