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Fantasy Premier League can be brilliant fun, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst.

Barcelona heads into its UEFA Champions League opener against Newcastle United with high expectations — but there’s one glaring omission from the matchday squad that has fans worried: the club’s most prized jewel, Lamine Yamal.

With Gameweek 5 on the horizon, it’s just as important to offload players who are struggling for minutes, form, or facing rotation risks, writes FPL expert Blake Hurst.

Son Heung-min shared a hug with new LAFC all-time top scorer Denis Bouanga and said he is “very, very happy” after scoring his first MLS hat-trick in a 4-1 win at Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.

The live broadcast selections for the October Premier League fixtures of the 2025/26 season have been announced.

Premier League fans in the UK will be looking out for a set of 11 dates after the first weekend of the season when live broadcast selections are due to be announced.

The opening sales phase for the 2026 Fifa World Cup is the first chance for fans to secure tickets for the 23rd edition of the tournament.

Having been edged out 7-6 by Inter in last season’s semi-finals, Barcelona will be hoping to go all the way in the Champions League for the first time in 11 seasons as part of their second campaign under Hansi Flick.

Despite being burned by him last time out, we still can't find a place for Erling Haaland - fresh from two Manchester derby goals - in the FPL team of the week.

Despite being burned by him last time out, we still can't find a place for Erling Haaland - fresh from two Manchester derby goals - in the FPL team of the week.

Newcastle United are interested in signing Kobbie Mainoo from Premier League rivals Manchester United in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is a big fan of Mainoo, with last season’s Carabao Cup winners ‘preparing a formal proposal for January’. Mainoo wanted to leave Man Utd on loan in the summer transfer window, but the Premier …

Marseille are interested in signing Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. The Ligue 1 club wanted to secure the services of the midfielder in the summer transfer window, but the Madrid star decided to stay put at the Santiago Bernabeu. That has not put off Marseille from trying again for Ceballos, with the …

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Isaac Romero from Sevilla in the January transfer window, according to Fichajes. The Premier League club are closely following Romero and would be willing to pay between €20 million and €25 million for the 25-year-old forward. Although Sevilla fans do not want the team to sell Romero, the club themselves could be open to …

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Ruben Vargas from Sevilla, according to Fichajes. The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that Aston Villa also have Vargas on their radar. Vargas joined Sevilla from FC Augsburg in January 2025. The 27-year-old can play as a winger or as an attacking midfielder. Vargas has also played 54 times for the …

Everton and West Ham United are among the clubs interested in signing former Tottenham Hotspur left-back Sergio Reguilon, according to Fichajes. La Liga duo Sevilla and Real Sociedad are also said to be keen on a deal for Reguilon. Reguilon is a free agent at the moment after his contract with Tottenham ran out at the end of last season. …