Arsenal’s midfield depth signals ominous warning to title rivals – and Maresca’s City
New signings Bruno Guimarães and Christos Tzolis, plus the re-emergence of Martin Ødegaard, mean Arsenal start clear favourites after Community Shield win
Scotland appoint Pocognoli as successor to Clarke in fresh approach
The Belgian Sébastien Pocognoli, sacked by Monaco in June, is Scotland’s second non-Scottish manager after Berti Vogts
Cyclists criticise ‘catastrophic’ safety measures after Finlay Tarling’s death
The riders’ union, the CPA, is ‘furious’ with safety measures on Tour, two days after the death of Finlay Tarling following a collision at the Volta a Portugal
Burnley v West Ham: Championship – as it happened
Minute-by-minute report: Join Tim de Lisle for updates from Turf Moor as Burnley and West Ham get their Championship campaigns under way
Flemming’s dramatic Burnley double pegs back West Ham on Championship return
Zian Flemming’s two late goals pegged back West Ham to rescue a 2-2 Championship draw for Burnley in the battle between two relegated clubs
Arsenal 3-0 Manchester City: Community Shield – as it happened
Riccardo Calafiori scored after 24 seconds before Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard completed a thumping win
Calafiori’s fast start inspires Arsenal to big Community Shield win over Manchester City
Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard were also on target in Arsenal’s emphatic 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield in Cardiff
Trent Rockets soar over Sunrisers Leeds to bring home maiden women’s Hundred title
Sophia Dunkley and Beth Mooney put on a 69-run partnership as Trent Rockets beat Sunrisers Leeds by eight wickets in the women’s Hundred final
Two very different AFL draws show why stalemates still have a place in the game
Hawthorn v Collingwood ended in the grey area typical of AFL draws while Western Bulldogs v Carlton was, unusually, cause for mass hysteria
Nabizada stunner edges Watford past Southampton as ‘Spygate’ still looms large
Amin Nabizada and Iker Bravo’s early goals helped Watford to a perfect start to the season as they beat Southampton 2-1 at Vicarage Road
Community Shield buildup, Fernández jeered by Chelsea fans: matchday live – as it happened
Arsenal and Manchester City prepared for the Community Shield, while Enzo Fernández received boos from Chelsea fans on his return to Stamford Bridge
European Championships security scare keeps fans and athletes stuck at stadium
Dozens of athletes, including Amy Hunt, and thousands of spectators were caught up in a massive security operation involving armed police at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Saturday night
Transfer roundup: Aston Villa close on Japan keeper Zion Suzuki; Djed Spence seals Inter move
Aston Villa are preparing for the potential exit of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez by accelerating a move for Parma’s Zion Suzuki
Premier League fans’ previews: our club-by-club guide to 2026-27
The Guardian’s fans’ network looks ahead to the new season: fresh talent, weak links, and who will be sacked first
Leicester learn harsh reality of life in League One but youngsters provide silver lining
Uncertainty about Leicester’s future was matched by some on the pitch in 1-1 draw with Notts County