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Instant classics, odd inspirations and barcodes: 2026-27’s best and worst kits

Hannah Jane Parkinson’s look at six of the best and worst of the new season’s strips gives us Pro Evo chic, throwbacks done right, and how – and how not – to use stripes

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 17: Newcastle

After the departure of the manager and some of their best players, fans on Tyneside are braced for a transitional season at best

‘Believe your eyes’: Masters says Premier League’s integrity cannot be doubted

Howard Webb, England’s chief refereeing officer, expressed concern over Fifa’s decision that Folarin Balogun would miss no matches after his World Cup red card

Manchester City target Roma’s Manu Koné as Spurs talk over Savinho and Marmoush deal

The France World Cup midfielder could cost City £50m, while Tottenham are discussing a £150m double deal to add the forwards to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad

Curtis Jones set to leave Liverpool as Inter submit £30m offer for midfielder

Inter have renewed their interest in Curtis Jones, who is in the final year of his contract at Liverpool

Fifth Fifa vice-president turns against Infantino, saying he has ‘lost confidence’ in him

Gianni Infantino has lost the support of another one of Fifa’s vice-presidents, with the Hungarian football federation chief, Sandor Csanyi, the latest

Sheffield United co-chair could be disqualified after dispute over £35m debt from club purchase

Steven Rosen’s company has been liquidated after a high court hearing, with Sheffield United’s previous owner claiming it is owned fees from the sale

Baptisms of fire: the fixture list has not been kind to Coventry, Hull and Ipswich

A tough start awaits for the promoted trio, with Premier League matches against last season’s top three and European qualifiers