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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

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

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

End of an era? South Korea’s sun sets in the Premier League but Japan rise

After the glory days of Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min, there is a real prospect of the new Premier League season being Korean-free for the first time since 2005

Newcastle’s Matthias Jaissle looks on bright side despite lacklustre Leverkusen defeat

In spite of a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the new head coach at St James’ Park showed signs he is on the right path, and is closing in on Benfica’s Amar Dedic