Premier League Awards – Szobo stunner, Paqueta makes a point

The transfer window is enough to send football fans into a frenzy. Relentless speculation, unsubstantiated rumours, and even ‘in-the-know’ journalists getting it wrong.

After a torrid start to the season, West Ham fans must have feared the worst when news broke that Lucas Paqueta might be on his way to Aston Villa. A deal was all but done, social media said, only for the midfielder to emphatically dismiss a transfer this weekend.

After scoring from the spot at Nottingham Forest, Paqueta celebrated by pretending to answer a phone, before throwing it away and kissing the West Ham badge.

– Sunday, 31 August 2025

It’s been a troubled start for the Hammers, but news that one of their most talented players is committed to the cause will be welcomed.

While some stars have sulked this summer in a bid to force moves, Marc Guehi has got down to business. The Crystal Palace captain has politely told his side that he’d like to pursue a move to Liverpool, without compromising on commitment to the cause.

Guehi starred as Palace won 3-0 at Aston Villa on Sunday evening, scoring a stunning goal and marshalling his side to a clean sheet. Should he get his desired transfer on deadline day, he’ll leave with the best wishes of the Palace fans after his commendable behaviour throughout the summer.

– Sunday, 31 August 2025

A cagey contest between last season’s top two at Anfield required a moment of magic to decide it.

Step up, Dominik Szoboszlai . We’re unlikely to see a better free-kick scored all season. Liverpool march on with maximum points, while Arsenal suffer a setback in their bid to close the gap.

– Sunday, 31 August 2025

James Milner is a machine.

The 39-year-old notched his first Premier League goal since 2019/20 over the weekend, leading to this remarkable stat.

Milner is now the second-oldest and second-youngest goalscorer in the league’s history, with his first and most recent efforts separated by almost 23 years.

– Sunday, 31 August 2025

Unai Emery. Just what is going on at Aston Villa? It’s three without a win to start the season for The Villans, who are yet to even score a goal.

After narrowly missing out on Champions League football last season, a frustrating summer transfer window has spilled into the new campaign. Emery’s side are already playing catch-up and all does not appear well at Villa Park.

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