Palmer runs the game as Alonso’s Chelsea survive two Sanchez errors at Craven Cottage

Chelsea won 3-2 at Craven Cottage in Xabi Alonso’s first match in charge, Joao Pedro scoring after 35 seconds —

Raphinha, Lopez score twice each as Barcelona open with five and send Mourinho a message

Barcelona began their title defence with a 5-0 win at Elche, Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scoring twice each and debutant

Mohamed Salah scores twice on his first Turkish Super Lig start as Trabzonspor beat Istanbul Basaksehir 2-1 at Papara Park,

Manchester City scored twice from the 84th minute to beat Bournemouth 2-1 and give Enzo Maresca a winning start as

Newly promoted Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium in the opener of their 2026-27 Premier League

Arsenal began the defence of their Premier League title with a 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry City at the

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to score in a 25th consecutive season as Al Nassr beat Al Riyadh 4-0

Al Nassr began their Saudi Pro League 2026-27 title defence with a 3-0 win over Al Fateh without Cristiano Ronaldo,

Lee Kang-In scored on his competitive debut and Alex Baena added a free kick as Atletico Madrid beat newly promoted

Lionel Messi scored and set up a goal as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with the Philadelphia Union at Subaru Park,