Will Magpies fly from St James’ Park or make the nest bigger and better
October 4 – Since 1892, St James’ Park has been the home of Newcastle United, and long regarded as one of the most atmospheric stadiums in all of world football.
Premier League
Red card fiasco! VAR slips up again over Fernandes sending off
October 3 – Manchester United has finally received some good news. Club captain Bruno Fernandes’ red card in Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday has been rescinded.
Matchday 6 attendances close to opening weekend capacity levels
October 2 – After a brief and out-of-character blip, Premier League matchday attendance has bounced back with Matchweek 6 delivering the second-highest average capacity percentage of the season so far.
Man City greenlight plans to increase Etihad Stadium capacity past 60,000
October 2 – The announcement was expected but now it is official. Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium will increase its capacity from 53,400 to close to 62,000, adding 7,000+ seats to the North Stand with completion due by the end of 2026.
Bookies favourite Ten Hag in the Premier League sack race
September 30 – Time looks to be running out for Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag as pressure mounts on his future at Old Trafford and bookmakers making him favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job. Man Utd have collected just seven points from their first six games.
All bets off for Sorare as Premier League partner is charged with unlicensed gaming in UK
September 27 – The fantasy sports platform, Sorare, and official partner of the Premier League has been charged by the UK Gambling Commission.
Premier League says more time needed for SAOT implementation decision
September 27 – The much-hyped introduction of semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) to the English Premier League will be delayed until at least the new year.
Chelsea explore new stadium options with Earl’s Court proposal back in play
September 26 – Chelsea are reportedly exploring the possibility of moving from Stamford Bridge to a new stadium site at Earl’s Court, as the club seeks to expand its current 40,343-seat capacity and increase match day revenues.
Guardiola looks for replacement as Rodri injury dents Premier League and UCL ambitions
September 26 – Manchester City ‘s Spanish international midfielder Rodri, regarded by many as the best player in the world in his position, has suffered ligament damage in his right knee and will be out for a lengthy period, the club have confirmed.
Match week 5: Hammers nailing top spot in the attendance rankings
September 25 – Match week 5 of the Premier League season saw West Ham United cement themselves as %capacity kings with a season-high score of 99.95%. Almost a full house watched as the Hammers were tamed by their London rivals Chelsea, with Blues star Nicholas Jackson netting twice to seal their 0-3 fate.
Moshiri exits as Friedkin Group agrees Everton takeover
September 24 – Having pulled out of a deal to buy Everton on July 22, two months later The Friedkin Group has now reached an agreement to buy Farhad Moshiri’s majority 94% stake in the club.
Leeds United’s US owners think bigger stadium as they push for Premier League return
September 24 – Leeds United have announced plans to increase the capacity of their stadium to accommodate 53,000 supporters.
Man Utd appoint Norman Foster to come up with new stadium mixed use development masterplan
September 24 – Manchester United are set to appoint architecture firm Foster + Partners to develop a ‘masterplan’ for the Old Trafford Stadium District, covering the club-owned land that surrounds the existing stadium.
Good timing: Man City strap in Jacob & Co as local partner
September 23 – Manchester City has signed a multi-year sponsorship deal with luxury watchmaker Jacob & Co, marking the brand an official local partner.
Odegaard injury leaves Arteta short as UCL campaign starts and Man City tie looms
September 19 – Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the club’s captain Martin Odegaard has suffered a “quite significant” ankle ligament injury, suggesting the Norwegian midfielder might be out for a long stretch.