Why Dango Ouattara is NOT a replacement for wantaway star Yoane Wissa, writes JAMES SHARPE – and why Unai Emery had problems in both defence and attack exposed in Aston Villa’s 1-0 defeat by Brentford

Why Dango Ouattara is NOT a replacement for wantaway star Yoane Wissa, writes JAMES SHARPE – and why Unai Emery had problems in both defence and attack exposed in Aston Villa’s 1-0 defeat by Brentford

JAMES SHARPE: The £42.5million signing tucked away the only goal of the game after 13 minutes to give new boss Keith Andrews his first win as Brentford head coa... »

Bukayo Saka hobbles off in huge injury worry for Arsenal

Bukayo Saka hobbles off in huge injury worry for Arsenal

Saka appeared to suffer a hamstring injury during the 5-0 win over Leeds to leave the Gunners concerned »

Furious QPR fans demand sacking of Julien Stephan – just four games into his reign – after narrowly avoiding unwanted Championship record in 7-1 thrashing by Coventry

Furious QPR fans demand sacking of Julien Stephan – just four games into his reign – after narrowly avoiding unwanted Championship record in 7-1 thrashing by Coventry

Angry Queens Park Rangers supporters have demanded the club sack Julien Stephan just four games into his reign after a humiliating 7-1 defeat at Coventry City. »

Arsenal v Leeds live: Saka off injured after Gyokeres goals and Dowman debut in Premier League thrashing

Arsenal v Leeds live: Saka off injured after Gyokeres goals and Dowman debut in Premier League thrashing

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds: Viktor Gyokeres scored twice, as did Jurrien Timber, while Bukayo Saka also netted but hobbled off with a concerning injury and 15-year-old M... »

Arsenal put five past Leeds but lose Ødegaard and Saka to injury

Arsenal put five past Leeds but lose Ødegaard and Saka to injury

It was an occasion that was transcended by someone who did not play but had so much more to chew over from an Arsenal point of view. The club showed off their n... »

Arsenal hand Max Dowman, 15, Premier League debut against Leeds

Arsenal hand Max Dowman, 15, Premier League debut against Leeds

Born in 2009, Dowman was named on the bench against Leeds and came on for the final half an hour »

Arsenal vs Leeds – Premier League RECAP: Mikel Arteta’s side run riot at the Emirates with £64m new boy Viktor Gyokeres at the double as Eberechi Eze watches on from the stands

Arsenal vs Leeds – Premier League RECAP: Mikel Arteta’s side run riot at the Emirates with £64m new boy Viktor Gyokeres at the double as Eberechi Eze watches on from the stands

Relive Daily Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest score, team news and updates Leeds travel to the Emirates to take on Arsenal in the Premier League. »

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds PLAYER RATINGS: Which Gunners new boy has to improve one key quality? And who was non-existent for the visitors during drubbing?

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds PLAYER RATINGS: Which Gunners new boy has to improve one key quality? And who was non-existent for the visitors during drubbing?

Here, Daily Mail Sport’s ISAAN KHAN runs the rule over both Arsenal and Leeds’ stars as the visitors were handed a wake-up call upon re-entry to the... »

Arsenal hand Max Dowman, 15, Premier League debut against Leeds

Arsenal hand Max Dowman, 15, Premier League debut against Leeds

Born in 2009, Dowman was named on the bench against Leeds and came on for the final half an hour »

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds: Premier League – live reaction

Arsenal 5-0 Leeds: Premier League – live reaction

Viktor Gyökeres and Jurriën Timber both score twice as the Gunners rout Leeds, though injuries to Martin Ødegaard and Bukayo Saka remove some of the gloss Leeds... »

Arsenal hand debut to 15-year-old Max Dowman as hot prospect becomes club’s second youngest player in Premier League history

Arsenal hand debut to 15-year-old Max Dowman as hot prospect becomes club’s second youngest player in Premier League history

Max Dowman became the second 15-year-old to represent Arsenal in the Premier League when he made his debut as a substitute in Saturday’s home clash with L... »

Dango Ouattara sees off Aston Villa as Brentford give Keith Andrews first win

Dango Ouattara sees off Aston Villa as Brentford give Keith Andrews first win

Two concerned sets of fans descended on west London after what they had witnessed from their respective teams on the opening day of the season. Now there is one... »

Josh Cullen’s revival under Scott Parker gives Burnley hope their yo-yo years may be over after a 2-0 win over Sunderland, writes JOE BERNSTEIN – while the Black Cats’ survival hopes are set to come down to home form

Josh Cullen’s revival under Scott Parker gives Burnley hope their yo-yo years may be over after a 2-0 win over Sunderland, writes JOE BERNSTEIN – while the Black Cats’ survival hopes are set to come down to home form

JOE BERNSTEIN: The manager’s faith was rewarded yesterday as Cullen bossed the show ahead of Sunderland’s quality midfield trio of Granit Xhaka, Hab... »

Report: Liverpool plotting to fend off Manchester duo for £69m beast who’s ‘a joy to play with’

Report: Liverpool plotting to fend off Manchester duo for £69m beast who’s ‘a joy to play with’

According to reports from Spain, Liverpool are ready to tussle with both Manchester clubs in the race to sign a current Premier League star. The formidable part... »

Enquiries made: Liverpool have asked about Brazilian prodigy who could be their next Firmino

Enquiries made: Liverpool have asked about Brazilian prodigy who could be their next Firmino

Liverpool have reportedly enquired about a Brazilian prodigy who’s earned stylic comparisons to a certain Bobby Firmino. It’s now been more than two years since... »

Romano: Club now ‘trying their best’ to sanction deal for ‘magical’ Man Utd star who’s opened door to move

Romano: Club now ‘trying their best’ to sanction deal for ‘magical’ Man Utd star who’s opened door to move

Real Betis are doing their utmost to hash out a deal for Antony before the window slams shut in just over a week’s time.  Manchester United have been open to sa... »

Cristiano Ronaldo’s trophy curse in Saudi CONTINUES! Last-gasp goal – and a penalty shoot-out – deny Al-Nassr despite his record-breaking goal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s trophy curse in Saudi CONTINUES! Last-gasp goal – and a penalty shoot-out – deny Al-Nassr despite his record-breaking goal

In Cristiano Ronaldo’s previous spells around Europe, he netted 450 goals for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United, and 101 for Juventus. »

Marcus Tavernier’s goal earns Bournemouth win over 10-man Wolves

Marcus Tavernier’s goal earns Bournemouth win over 10-man Wolves

Wolves were unable to prevent a second successive defeat this term after captain Toti Gomes was sent off »

Eberechi Eze completes stunning £60m move to Arsenal – after the Gunners dramatically hijacked Spurs’ pursuit of Crystal Palace star

Eberechi Eze completes stunning £60m move to Arsenal – after the Gunners dramatically hijacked Spurs’ pursuit of Crystal Palace star

It follows a remarkable turnaround which saw rivals Tottenham having agreed terms with the 27-year-old on Wednesday, with the player keen to finalise the move, ... »

Bournemouth have cracked the transfer market code, writes ALEX JENNINGS – with new recruit Adrien Truffert the latest to show his class in 1-0 win against Wolves

Bournemouth have cracked the transfer market code, writes ALEX JENNINGS – with new recruit Adrien Truffert the latest to show his class in 1-0 win against Wolves

ALEX JENNINGS:The secret to being a successful football club in 2025 is not holding on to a core of players or producing a couple of academy gems, but recycling... »

Aston Villa’s poor start continues as Brentford’s record signing makes impact

Aston Villa’s poor start continues as Brentford’s record signing makes impact

Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa: Dango Ouattara celebrated his record move with the winning goal to leave Villa without a win or a goal this season »

Journalist issues ominous Isak transfer prediction after ‘mistake’ from Newcastle striker

Journalist issues ominous Isak transfer prediction after ‘mistake’ from Newcastle striker

One reliable reporter has now claimed that Liverpool are ‘highly unlikely’ to sign Alexander Isak in the current transfer window. The Newcastle striker set the ... »

Romano: Club now ‘trying their best’ to sanction deal for ‘magical’ Man Utd star who’s opened door to move

Romano: Club now ‘trying their best’ to sanction deal for ‘magical’ Man Utd star who’s opened door to move

Real Betis are doing their utmost to hash out a deal for Antony before the window slams shut in just over a week’s time.  Manchester United have been open to sa... »

Wayne Rooney’s son Kai, 15, scores for Man United’s under-18s to complete 5-0 rout – while 14-YEAR-OLD wonderkid bags a double

Wayne Rooney’s son Kai, 15, scores for Man United’s under-18s to complete 5-0 rout – while 14-YEAR-OLD wonderkid bags a double

Kai was introduced in the second half by Fletcher – one of his father’s former United teammates, who is now working with the academy set-up. And he ... »

Brentford v Aston Villa, Burnley v Sunderland, Coventry running riot against QPR: football – live

Brentford v Aston Villa, Burnley v Sunderland, Coventry running riot against QPR: football – live

Updates from 3pm BST kick-offs across the grounds Live scoreboard | Mail John via email | City v Spurs report Burnley v Sunderland teams Burnley: Dubravka, Walk... »

Manchester City vs Tottenham – Premier League RECAP: Pep Guardiola’s tactics backfire as Spurs waltz to the top of the table

Manchester City vs Tottenham – Premier League RECAP: Pep Guardiola’s tactics backfire as Spurs waltz to the top of the table

Re-live Daily Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Manchester City take on Tottenham at the Etihad in the Premier League. »

Premier League 3pm games LIVE: Goals and controversy after Tottenham’s shock win… and which team is SEVEN-NIL DOWN with time still to spare the Championship?

Premier League 3pm games LIVE: Goals and controversy after Tottenham’s shock win… and which team is SEVEN-NIL DOWN with time still to spare the Championship?

Follow Daily Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Bournemouth vs Wolves, Burnley vs Sunderland and Brentford vs Aston Vil... »

(Video) Jarell Quansah pays poignant tribute to Diogo Jota after scoring on Bundesliga debut

(Video) Jarell Quansah pays poignant tribute to Diogo Jota after scoring on Bundesliga debut

Jarell Quansah needed just six minutes to score on his Bundesliga debut this afternoon, and the former Liverpool defender duly paid a heartfelt tribute to Diogo... »

‘In a heartbeat’ – Stan Collymore suggests Liverpool could move for ‘wonderful’ PL attacker

‘In a heartbeat’ – Stan Collymore suggests Liverpool could move for ‘wonderful’ PL attacker

Stan Collymore has said that he wouldn’t be surprised to see Liverpool trying to sign one Premier League attacker in the foreseeable future. With the final week... »

Fatawu’s stunner eases Leicester concerns in morale-boosting victory at Charlton

Fatawu’s stunner eases Leicester concerns in morale-boosting victory at Charlton

The concerned noise surrounding Leicester may not have quieted at the Valley but Martí Cifuentes’s team, who are looking to make a return to the Premier League ... »

‘I was the excuse’: Kyle Walker calls out his former Man City team-mates who were ‘missing’ in horror season while he was captain

‘I was the excuse’: Kyle Walker calls out his former Man City team-mates who were ‘missing’ in horror season while he was captain

The England full-back decided to leave the Cityzens in January after a difficult beginning to City’s Premier League campaign. »

Chelsea shoved two-year tag from critics back in their faces after Cole Palmer-less ran riot against woeful West Ham, writes KIERAN GILL – new signing showed he is more than capable of filling leading man’s boots

Chelsea shoved two-year tag from critics back in their faces after Cole Palmer-less ran riot against woeful West Ham, writes KIERAN GILL – new signing showed he is more than capable of filling leading man’s boots

KIERAN GILL: It was in the 58th minute when Chelsea took their 5-1 lead courtesy of fifth different scorer at the London Stadium, but in truth, we had our answe... »

Chelsea star Axel Disasi shares unseen snap from their ‘bomb squad’ dressing room – as he shares what life is REALLY like for Enzo Maresca’s cast-offs

Chelsea star Axel Disasi shares unseen snap from their ‘bomb squad’ dressing room – as he shares what life is REALLY like for Enzo Maresca’s cast-offs

The Frenchman spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa and is no longer part of Enzo Maresca’s plans at Stamford Bridge. »

‘I was the excuse’: Kyle Walker calls out his former Man City team-mates who were ‘missing’ in horror season while he was captain

‘I was the excuse’: Kyle Walker calls out his former Man City team-mates who were ‘missing’ in horror season while he was captain

The England full-back decided to leave the Cityzens in January after a difficult beginning to City’s Premier League campaign. »

Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham: Premier League – live reaction

Manchester City 0-2 Tottenham: Premier League – live reaction

Premier League updates from 12.30pm BST Clockwatch live | And mail Billy 2 min: City set up camp outside the Spurs box, with Cherki trying – and failing – to th... »

Chelsea star leaks his own contract renewal news before the club have announced it

Chelsea star leaks his own contract renewal news before the club have announced it

A Chelsea star let it slip that he has already penned a new deal at Stamford Bridge after their 5-1 rout against West Ham on Friday, amid reports that he has si... »

Chelsea heavy favourites for important game against West Ham

Chelsea heavy favourites for important game against West Ham

We’re rattling towards Chelsea’s second game of the season, and already the pressure is rising on the Blues.… »

‘It’d take…’: Man Utd made aware of PL club’s demands for ‘exceptional’ target after new enquiry

‘It’d take…’: Man Utd made aware of PL club’s demands for ‘exceptional’ target after new enquiry

While a deal looks nigh on impossible from Crystal Palace’s point of view this summer, Adam Wharton has become a firm target for Manchester United. Indeed, the ... »

Eze mural defaced, Forest uncertainty, Premier League buildup – matchday live

Eze mural defaced, Forest uncertainty, Premier League buildup – matchday live

Latest news before the afternoon kick-offs Ten things to look out for | Mail Matchday live Bournemouth and Wolves both started the season by shipping four goals... »

Arsenal star ‘set to accelerate move to European giants’ – after Mikel Arteta decision proved a roadblock in deal

Arsenal star ‘set to accelerate move to European giants’ – after Mikel Arteta decision proved a roadblock in deal

The out-of-favour defender is one of many players the Gunners are looking to move on in the final few weeks of the transfer window, after a busy summer of busin... »

Meet the world’s TALLEST footballer ever – nearly a foot bigger than Peter Crouch – as former NBA star makes debut

Meet the world’s TALLEST footballer ever – nearly a foot bigger than Peter Crouch – as former NBA star makes debut

The 7ft 4in Russian – almost a foot taller than ex-England striker Peter Crouch – swapped basketball for football this summer and played in Tuesday&... »

Pep Guardiola makes axeing call at Man City which could spell the end of legend’s eight years at the club

Pep Guardiola makes axeing call at Man City which could spell the end of legend’s eight years at the club

Pep Guardiola appears to have made a decision on his goalkeeper pecking order at Manchester City, amid heavy speculation over Ederson’s future after James... »

Tottenham vandals RUIN Eberechi Eze mural outside Arsenal’s stadium – just two days after it was unveiled – after he turned down Spurs for their rivals in £68m transfer hijack

Tottenham vandals RUIN Eberechi Eze mural outside Arsenal’s stadium – just two days after it was unveiled – after he turned down Spurs for their rivals in £68m transfer hijack

Eze had looked Spurs-bound after they spent 10 days negotiating over a deal worth £55million plus add-ons – only for Arsenal to sneak in at the last minut... »

Man City dealt big injury blow as £33.7m summer signing is forced off early against Tottenham

Man City dealt big injury blow as £33.7m summer signing is forced off early against Tottenham

The £33.7million arrival had gone down and received medical attention around 15 minutes into the clash before carrying on. »

Chelsea set to hold further talks with RB Leipzig TODAY over Xavi Simons deal as Blues look to fight off late Tottenham interest to land £60m target

Chelsea set to hold further talks with RB Leipzig TODAY over Xavi Simons deal as Blues look to fight off late Tottenham interest to land £60m target

As Daily Mail Sport reported, Leipzig are holding discussions with Chelsea over Christopher Nkunku and also admire Harvey Elliott as a replacement for Simons. »

Former Premier League captain advises Alexander Isak to SABOTAGE Newcastle’s training sessions in bid to force a move to Liverpool

Former Premier League captain advises Alexander Isak to SABOTAGE Newcastle’s training sessions in bid to force a move to Liverpool

The Magpies striker, 25, has been at the centre of a transfer saga this summer which has captured the attention of world football. »

Man City ‘could pay £70m for Savinho replacement’ amid Tottenham interest – in potential battle with Liverpool if Reds miss out on Alexander Isak

Man City ‘could pay £70m for Savinho replacement’ amid Tottenham interest – in potential battle with Liverpool if Reds miss out on Alexander Isak

Tottenham’s interest comes after their failed attempts to attract Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace , who is poised to join London rivals Arsenal for £68m ... »

Graham Potter makes honest admission about his West Ham future as ‘fuming’ captain Jarrod Bowen reveals where it all went wrong after 5-1 thrashing by Chelsea

Graham Potter makes honest admission about his West Ham future as ‘fuming’ captain Jarrod Bowen reveals where it all went wrong after 5-1 thrashing by Chelsea

JAMES SHARPE AT LONDON STADIUM: The Hammers were dispatched 5-1 by a rampant Chelsea side at the London Stadium that did not even need the services of Cole Palm... »

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo calls for ‘great punishment’ for racist abusers including ‘jail time’ in first interview his Anfield abuse shock

Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo calls for ‘great punishment’ for racist abusers including ‘jail time’ in first interview his Anfield abuse shock

The Cherries talesman, 25, had been taking a throw-in during his side’s clash with Liverpool on the opening day of the Premier League season when a fan in... »

Relationship ‘completely broken’: Romano provides bleak insight into Man Utd man’s demise at Old Trafford

Relationship ‘completely broken’: Romano provides bleak insight into Man Utd man’s demise at Old Trafford

Manchester United are doing their utmost to get rid of their outcast contingent in the final days of the transfer window. INEOS are indeed in a race against tim... »