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

As Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League kicks off, managers are buzzing with excitement and strategizing their next moves after a thrilling start to the 2025/26 season. With standout performances and unexpected results in the opening weeks, the pressure is on to optimize lineups and capitalize on favourable fixtures. Whether you're chasing early points or recovering from a slow start, this gameweek promises plenty of drama and opportunities to climb the ranks. Arne Slot (Liverpool) Speaking

The Premier League season of 2025/2026 is only two weeks old, but already storylines are taking shape. Manchester City stumbled in a surprise defeat at home to Tottenham, Arsenal look rampant after a five-goal demolition of Leeds, and Liverpool are showing flashes of a new attacking identity under Arne Slot. Matchday 3 brings some heavyweight clashes and a few banana skins for sides still searching for rhythm. Here are the eight players most worth keeping an eye on this weekend, with their form

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will not want to revisit his Leeds United debut. After being released by Everton, the Englishman arrived at Elland Road with the chance to revive his career at a club eager to re-establish itself among England’s elite. But his first outing in a Leeds shirt ended in disaster, as a missed opportunity to turn cup hero instead turned into a nightmare debut in the Carabao Cup. From Hope to Heartbreak Introduced in the 58th minute with Leeds trailing Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 on

The Premier League is facing fresh match-fixing allegations after a former head of an international crime investigation unit revealed evidence linking top-flight players to corruption. Fredrik Gardare, who previously led a Swedish police unit tackling organised crime in sport, claims that crucial evidence uncovered during a casino raid has been ignored—despite linking Premier League players to suspicious betting activity. The revelations raise serious questions for the Football Association (FA

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

Early Foundations Born in Amsterdam in 2003, Xavi Simons started his journey with football stitched into his DNA. Named after Barça legend Xavi Hernández, he joined La Masia, Barcelona’s famed youth academy, at just seven years old, where his vision, composure, and technical polish quickly turned heads. A bold move to Paris Saint-Germain followed—an opportunity to integrate into elite men’s football. Although first-team chances were limited in Paris, those years helped him acclimate to high-le

The third weekend of the Premier League season delivered drama, tension, and individual brilliance in equal measure. With Liverpool edging Arsenal in a tactical arm wrestle, Brighton stunning Manchester City, and Crystal Palace dismantling Aston Villa, the round was defined by moments of inspiration and players stepping into the spotlight. Here’s a deep dive into the individuals who left their mark on Matchday 3. Szoboszlai’s Moment of Magic Lifts Liverpool At Anfield, all eyes were on Arsena

The summer transfer window ended in dramatic fashion, with one of the busiest Deadline Days in recent memory. Record-breaking fees, surprise exits, and bold gambles dominated the final hours as Premier League clubs scrambled to reinforce their squads. With Fabrizio Romano providing the usual stream of “Here We Go” confirmations, here are the Top 10 signings from Deadline Day. 🚨💣 BREAKING: Alexander Isak to Liverpool, here we go! Deal agreed now for £130m transfer fee. Record move for Premi

Alejandro Garnacho has completed his move from Manchester United to Chelsea during Chelsea's 2-0 win against Fulham at Stamford Bridge. The 21-year-old prodigy, known for his explosive pace and flair on the wing, was officially unveiled at Stamford Bridge, where he expressed his enthusiasm for the new chapter in his career. 😍🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/spZhdxAGId — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 31, 2025 Aligning with Chelsea's Winning Culture Garnacho's arrival comes on the heels of Chelsea'

Wolves have completed the signing of former Genk forward, Tolu Arokodare for a fee of £22.5 million on a four year deal. Arokodare arrives with an exciting reputation of being a prolific goalscorer, scoring 21 goals in 36 starts last season, alongside 5 assists. The new Wolves man states, “I’m happy to be here. I didn’t need convincing. I know the history of the club.” It's Tolu time. 🇳🇬✍️ pic.twitter.com/HhYM6odFo3 — Wolves (@Wolves) September 1, 2025 Tolu arrives amid speculation o

In a sensational last-gasp move on the final day of the 2025 summer transfer window, Newcastle United have verbally agreed a £55 million deal with Brentford to sign DR Congo striker Yoane Wissa, with the 28-year-old set to undergo a medical later today. The transfer, confirmed by multiple sources, comes hot on the heels of Alexander Isak’s record-breaking £130 million move to Liverpool, signaling Newcastle’s swift and ambitious response to bolster their attacking ranks under Eddie Howe. Alongsi

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Swedish international Victor Lindelof on a free transfer. The 31-year-old left Manchester United at the start of the summer following the expiration of his contract. Lindelof has signed a two-year deal with an option for a further year. Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Victor Lindelöf. — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 1, 2025 Villa have been targeting defensive cover ever since Axel Disasi's loan ended. They had a bid rej

The long-running transfer soap opera surrounding Fermín López (22) has come to an end. The midfielder from El Campillo has decided to continue at FC Barcelona, despite serious interest from Chelsea. Chelsea’s strong pursuit of Fermín made the player briefly question his future. The English club tabled a €40 million plus bonuses offer, but Barcelona never considered it seriously. The Blaugrana valued him at €90 million, and most importantly, Fermín never asked to leave. 🚨 BREAKING: Fermin st

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to join Manchester City, replacing Ederson who is rumoured to be joining Fenerbahce after eight years in Manchester. According to Fabrizio Romano, Donnarumma will be replacing the brazilian goalkeeper which leaves question marks into the way Pep Guardiola wants to set his team up due to the differing styles of the two keepers. Saying goodbye to a club legend Ederson joined City in 2017 and since then has not only won 18 trophies but h

And so the busy Deadline Day for Aston Villa begins! The Villans have agreed a deal with Manchester United for Jadon Sancho on a season-long loan. The 25-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his contract, but United have an option to extend for a further year. It is understood that the agreement is a straight loan with Villa expected to pay a loan fee and to cover 80% of his wages. There are reportedly achievable bonuses included which would see Villa eventually cover his full salary. #A