Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has admitted he recognised that his side were capable of falling to Brighton on the opening day of their Premier League season as he knows improvement 'will not come overnight'.
The Red Devils were thrashed 4-0 by the Seagulls in their penultimate fixture last season at the back end of Ralf Rangnick's tenure. But after a fairly strong pre-season, United went into the new campaign full of optimism.
However, that positive feeling quickly dissipated as Pascal Gross grabbed two first-half goals - helped out by some shoddy United defending - to send Albion into the half-time break two to the good. The hosts pulled one back after Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez blocked Alexis Mac Allister's clearance, but that the visitors held on to win 2-1 and claim their first ever victory at Old Trafford.
United were second-best for long stretches on Sunday and captain Harry Maguire admitted that their heads dropped too easily after conceding the opener. Speaking after his first Premier League match, Ten Hag revealed that he wasn't completely shocked by such a mentality switch.
"It is a hell of a job . We have to work really hard, analyse and then move forward. Today was a good start and then after that we dropped down a level in belief and we made mistakes that the opponent punished. But it was a good opponent, we work well together but when you make mistakes you get punished for that," he said.
"I knew it could happen but I think we should have done better - that is clear.
"But I know also it will not come overnight. At times we played better in pre-season. Today we had a really bad period in the first half and we have to learn from that."
When asked if he could sense the squad's fragile confidence, Ten Hag replied: "I think so. That is also normal. I didn't expect that we are already a team that has had a lot .
"And I think that was the difference with our opponent: they have been a long time together with a certain plan and coach and we have not. But still it was unnecessary to lose this game." said Erik Ten Hag
Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 Recap: Arsenal start with a 1-0 win; Calafiori with the goal
Get highlights of the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 match at Old Trafford Stadium as Arsenal won by 1-0, courtesy of a headed goal from Riccardo Calafiori.
Hello and welcome to the Manchester United vs Arsenal Premier League 2025/26 LIVE Blog!
Today, we bring you all the action from Old Trafford as these two English football giants clash in the season opener. Manchester United, coming off a difficult 15th-place finish last season, are eager to turn things around with a refreshed squad featuring exciting new signings.
Meanwhile, Arsenal enter the match with high hopes of ending their consecutive runner-up streak and finally capturing the Premier League title, bolstered by key additions to their lineup.
With a historic rivalry that includes 243 meetings, this fixture promises intense drama, tactical battles, and thrilling football moments.
Stay tuned here for minute-by-minute updates, live reactions, and expert analysis as both teams aim to kick off their campaigns with a memorable victory.
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Aug 17, 2025, 3:33 PM
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Aug 17, 2025, 5:38 PM
Final verdict
It was a good game overall. Arsenal, just like last season, was great defensively. United looked good as well, but they could not find the net.
A mistake from Bayindir helped Arsenal get the goal, and that was the game for them.
Thank you for watching. We will see you next time. Good night.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:26 PM
Full time | United 0-1 Arsenal
Last season's runners-up Arsenal start with a win as United's tough time continued.
It was Calafiori's goal from the corner that was enough for them to seal the win.
United did well, especially Cunha and Mbeumo. Dorgu came close to scoring when he hit the post in the first half.
⏱️ Full-time | Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal start their campaign with an away win at Old Trafford against Manchester United.
Maybe the final chance for United as from the corner, Mbeumo's header went straight to Raya.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:23 PM
90+5' | Another appeal for penalty
United appeal for another penalty as Maguire fell down inside the box. No penalty givem
Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM
90+3' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Lewis-Skelly as he fouled Mbeumo.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:20 PM
90+2' | Good challenge from De Ligt
Saka went for a powerful shot from close range. But De Ligt was there to block it.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:19 PM
90' | 6 minutes added
6 minutes added to the final time.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:18 PM
89' | Appealing for a penalty
United appeals for a penalty as Saliba brought down Ugarte inside the box.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:16 PM
88' | Ugarte misses the target
Yorro to Sesko, and Sesko's back heel had given Ugarte to go for the goal. However, he was not on target.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
85' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Gabriel for dissent and time wasting.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:13 PM
85' | Yellow card
Yellow card for Dorgu for a foul on Timber.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:11 PM
83' | Change for Arsenal
In: Merino
Out: Rice
Aug 17, 2025, 5:10 PM
82' | Rice hits the side net
Declan Rice with a free-kick from the edge of the box hits the side net after a deflection. He will not take the corner though as he has been subbed off.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:08 PM
80' | Change for United
In: Maguire
Out: Luke Shaw
Aug 17, 2025, 5:05 PM
77' | Easy for Raya
Good feet from Amad, but his shot did not have enough power to beat Raya.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:02 PM
73' | Big save from Raya
What a save from Raya!
Lovely from Cunha, who made a good run and played it out wide to Dorgu on the left. Dorgu's cross found Mbeumo inside the box, who jumped in the air to head the ball.
The ball dropped in front of Raya and was going into the goal.
However, Raya dived full streched to his left to make the save.
Aug 17, 2025, 5:00 PM
71' | Changes for Arsenal
In: Timber, Lewis-Skelly
Out: Calafiori, White
Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM
70' | Break
Ben White is down, injured and getting medical attention. Cunha believes he is wasting time.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:58 PM
69' | Huge chance for Mbeumo
Brilliant ball from Cunha, and he found Mbeumo with a perfect pass. Mbeumo just could not get his shot away and was blocked by Gabriel.
Seconds later, his acrobatic attempt missed the target.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:54 PM
65' | Double change for United
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Double change from Amorim as Benjamin Sesko, who enters the fray alongside Manuel Ugarte, as Mason Mount and Casemiro make way.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:50 PM
Gyokeres tonight!
Metric
Value
Minutes played
60'
Goals
0
Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
0.06
Distance covered
7.8 km
Shots on target
0
Shots off target
0
Shots blocked
0
Dribble attempts (successful)
1 (0)
Number of sprints
12
Top speed
31.4 km/h
Touches
21
Accurate passes
4/9 (44%)
Key passes
0
Crosses (accurate)
2 (1)
Long balls (accurate)
0 (0)
Ground duels (won)
7 (2)
Aerial duels (won)
6 (1)
Possession lost
11
Fouls
3
Was fouled
2
Offsides
1
Clearances
1
Blocked shots
0
Interceptions
0
Total tackles
0
Dribbled past
0
Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM
60' | Double change for Arsenal
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In: Madueke, Havertz
Out: Martinelli, Gyokeres
Aug 17, 2025, 4:48 PM
59' | Rice misses the target
Rice, who has been a bit quiet today, takes a chance with a long-range shot. But, he missed the target.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:46 PM
Rock at the back!
Aug 17, 2025, 4:45 PM
57' | Raya does well
Unlike his counterpart, Raya was able to punch away the incoming delivery from Bruno Fernandes from a free-kick near the left corner.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:43 PM
55' | Change for United
In: Diallo
Out: Dalot
Aug 17, 2025, 4:42 PM
Tuchel is here
The head coach of the England men's football team is here to watch the proceedings.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:40 PM
52' | Gyokeres's tough game continues
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After a long pass, Gyokeres on the left had the chance to make a cutback and go for the goal. However, he could not control the ball and lost it against De Ligt.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:37 PM
49' | Block from Gabriel
Luke Shaw found Mount with a cutback, and Mount's left-footed volley, which was on target, was blocked by Gabriel.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:35 PM
Second half starts
No changes from either team.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:19 PM
Half-time | United 0-1 Arsenal
Arsenal head into the tunnel with a 1-0 lead. It was an extremely open first half.
Calafiori scored from a corner. Dorgu hit the post. Cunha and Mbeumo looked good so far for United.
Lots of action to come in the second half.
Stay tuned.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM
1 minute added
1 minute has been added to the first 45 minutes.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:17 PM
45' | Gyokeres has not been at his best
On his Premier League debut, the big signing of the season has not shone so far for Arsenal. He has lacked control and accuracy.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:14 PM
43' | Weak cross
Weak cross from Dorgu from the left. The cross was defended well by White.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:13 PM
42' | Yellow card
First yellow card of the day. Calafiori gets the yellow card for holding down Mbeumo.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:11 PM
Cunha has been everywhere
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Aug 17, 2025, 4:10 PM
38' | Another chance for Cunha
Cunha has been a threat to Arsenal in the last few minutes. He has been sharp, quick and making moves.
His attempted cross from the left, close range, was deflected away by Raya. No United player was there to take the advantage though.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:07 PM
The battle of midfield!
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Aug 17, 2025, 4:04 PM
33' | Huge chance for Cunha
Great run from Cunha as United looked to attack with a counterattack. But Cunha could not finish well as he shot directly at Raya, timidly.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:03 PM
32' | Chance for Martinelli
Martinelli went for a bicycle kick inside the box but could not connect the shot.
Aug 17, 2025, 4:02 PM
30' | Dorgu hits the post
Great start from the youngster. On the left, he made a good run, made a cut to his right and then went for a powerful shot. He hit the far post, missing the goal by an inch.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:58 PM
26' | Weak shot from Martinelli
Martinelli's weak right footed shot from close range was grabbed easily by Bayindir.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:56 PM
25' | Corner for United
Casemiro won the ball back in their half and then sent a good long ball for Mbeumo. Mbeumo's shot was deflected for a corner by Gabriel.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:55 PM
23' | United appealing for a penalty
David Raya made a huge mistake in the goal, and as Cunha went for the goal, Raya pushed him to win the ball back.
However, the referee did not feel it was good enough for a penalty.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:51 PM
3 - Three of Arsenal's last four Premier League goals against Manchester United have been scored from corners, with three different defenders netting those (Timber, Saliba & Calafiori). Strategic. pic.twitter.com/NjduD0wj9t
A long ball from the middle was falling dangerously for Bruno Fernandes. Zubimendi came running in for the ball and fouled Bruno.
Free kick from the edge of the box for United.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:46 PM
13' | GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLL | MUN 0-1 ARS
Arsenal scores from the corner.
Calafiori headed the ball inside the goal as Bayindir could not save the corner from Declan Rice cleanly, and Calafiori just headed the ball for the first goal.
Manchester United 0-1 Arsenal.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:44 PM
11' | De Ligt does well
Odegaard was looking to send a cross from close range on the left. However, his attempt has been blocked by De Ligt, and it goes for a corner.
Aug 17, 2025, 3:41 PM
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This will be the 243rd meeting between the two clubs, with Manchester United leading with 99 wins compared to Arsenal’s 89 victories. Recent Premier League clashes have favoured Arsenal, who won 3 of the last 5 matches, including a 2-0 victory in December 2024.
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Whenever a new transfer window arrives, with more money coming into the game, we see more spending and expensive buys from clubs around the world. However, along with experienced and proven footballers, football clubs always tend to buy new, exciting teenage footballers, even before they become stars.
Today, in this article, we will list the 20 most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
20 Most expensive teenagers in football transfer history
Please note that the fee is based on Transfermarkt's data and is accurate as of August 7, 2025.
20. Javier Saviola – River Plate to FC Barcelona – 2001 – €35.90m (Age 19)
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Javier Saviola's transfer to FC Barcelona from River Plate was the record fee for any teenager till it was later broken by Wayne Rooney. After scoring 24 goals in 41 matches, besides his 11 assists for River Plate, while winning the Argentine league in consecutive years, Saviola became the star FC Barcelona were looking for.
However, the transfer did not work that well for both him and the club as he was loaned out many times and went to play for Real Madrid in future as well.Saviola was recently the assistant manager of the Barcelona U19 team as well.
19. Josko Gvardiol – Dinamo Zagreb to RB Leipzig – 2021 – €36.8m (Age 19)
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A Croatian defensive prodigy, Gvardiol impressed with his versatility and speed by playing as a ball-playing centre-back and left-back. His performances for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia’s national team stirred RB Leipzig to break their transfer record.
Along with skill, Josko Gvardiol's physical strength and tactical intelligence made Leipzig pay €36.8m for the defender in 2021.
Two years later, Leipzig sold Gavrdiol to Manchester City for a whopping €90.00m.
18. Wayne Rooney – Everton to Manchester United – 2004 – €37m (Age 18)
Rooney with the fan who wanted United to buy him. Image | manchesterunited.com
One of England’sgreatest ever talents, Rooney was signed for a then-record fee for a teenager. His all-around attacking prowess, vision, and finishing skill justified the huge investment.
In the 2003/04 season for Everton, Rooney had already scored nine goals in the Premier League as a teenager, which made Sir Alex Ferguson sign the youngster for a record €37m.
Rooney became Manchester United’s all-time leading scorer with 253 goals in 559 official games, winning five Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy.
17. Luke Shaw – Southampton to Manchester United – 2014/15 – €37.5m (Age 18)
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A highly rated left-back, Shaw was signed for his blend of strong defensive skills and speed. He was seen as the next big defender from England after John Terry, as he had done quite well at Southampton and England U-21s then.
Luke Shaw was bought by Manchester United in 2014 with a transfer fee of €37.5 million, making him one of the most expensive teenage footballers ever.
Despite serious injury setbacks, he has developed into a dependable member of United’s backline since then and continues to be a member of Ruben Amorim's team.
16. Yankuba Minteh – Newcastle United to Brighton – 2024 – €38.8m (Age 19)
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A direct, pacey Gambian forward, Yankuba Minteh, earned his big move as Brighton always invests in young, aggressive talents to shape their Premier League competitiveness and future development.
Newcastle United were the first to sign him, but sent him on loan to Feyenoord, where he scored 11 goals and had five assists. Brighton then signed him permanently in the 2024/25 season, for €38.8m, making him one of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history.
Last season, he had 12 goal contributions for Brighton in the Premier League.
Dejan after signing for Juventus. Image | Juventus
Dejan Kulusevski, the Swedish winger, scored 10 goals and assisted 9 times in Serie A in the 2019-20 season, leading Juventus to pay a premium to have him in the Winter transfer window.
Although he was brought to Turin with a €39m transfer fee from Atalanta BC, he was soon loaned out to Parma and Tottenham Hotspur. In 2023, he was eventually bought by Spurs with a transfer fee of €30.00 million.
14. Fabio Silva – Porto to Wolves – 2020/21 – €40m (Age 18)
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Portuguese striker Fabio Silva came with impressive youth goal-scoring records for FC Porto U19 and the FC Porto team from the 2018-2020 season. Seeing his talent, Wolves paid a significant fee of €40m, hoping that his technical finishing and physicality would translate well into Premier League success.
However, he was soon loaned to various clubs. Last season, he joined the team after spending a season at UD Las Palmas on loan.
13. Vitor Roque – Athletico Paranaense to FC Barcelona – 2024 – €40m (Age 19)
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Barcelona acquired Roque to bolster their attack during a rebuilding phase. Known for his goal instinct, technical skill, and agile movement, Roque had scored 21 goals in 45 games for the Brazilian club Paranaense to attract a €40m bid from the Catalan club.
However, after only 2 goals in 16 games for the Spanish, he was sent back on loan to Real Betis and eventually signed for Palmeiras last season.
12. Archie Gray – Leeds United to Tottenham Hotspur – 2024 – €41.25m (Age 19)
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A promising English defensive midfielder, Archie Gray, made a high-profile resume after winning the U21 Euros and doing well for Leeds United.
This helped Tottenham sign him for €41.25m in 2024 as they continued to focus on developing young home-grown talent.
Archie played 28 Premier League and 11 Europa League games for Spurs in his first season at the club.
11. Jorrel Hato – Ajax to Chelsea – 2025 – €44.18m (Age 19)
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Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, who came through Ajax’s ranks, secured a big move to Chelsea. With Enzo Maresca and Chelsea’s long-term strategic vision for rebuilding their defence, Hato was supposed to be the next big thing for the Blues.
The left-back has a knack for scoring and contributing to goals as well. He had eight goal contributions in the 2024/25 Eredivisie for Ajax.
10. Franco Mastantuono – River Plate to Real Madrid - 2025 - €45m (Age 18)
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With a €45 million coming on 14th August 2025, Argentine U21 star Franco Mastantuono is all set to be the most expensive teenager in the football transfer window of the 2025/26 season.
The right-winger had a successful 2024/25 season with River Plate, scoring seven times in 22 games along with four assists, which led him to make his senior debut for Argentina as well.
9. Vinicius Jr. – Flamengo to Real Madrid – 2018 – €45m (Age 18)
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Real Madrid and Brazilian youngsters have always been a love affair made in heaven. After scoring 10 goals and assisting four times in 32 goals for Flamengo in the 2017-18 season, Vinicius Jr.’s electrifying pace, dribbling, and flair made him a valued acquisition for Real Madrid.
Vinicius was brought to Real Madrid for €45m, which made him one of the most expensive teenagers in world football of the last decade.
Despite a slow start, he developed into a key player, helping Madrid win three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League trophies.
8. Rodrygo – Santos to Real Madrid – 2019 – €45m (Age 18)
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As I was saying, Real Madrid and Brazilian teenage stars stand in a love affair made in heaven.
Following Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo was signed to strengthen Real Madrid’s attack with a versatile winger capable of playing across the frontline. Rodrygo had already done well for Santos in the previous season, which caught the eyes of Los Blancos, and soon he was signed for €45m
Since then, he has won three La Liga titles and two Champions League titles with the club, while scoring 68 crucial goals and providing 51 assists.
7. Endrick – Palmeiras to Real Madrid – 2024 – €47.5m (Age 18)
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Now it would be boring for you if I repeated the same thing. Butwhat can I do if we have three back-to-back, same transfer patterns on our list of the most expensive teenagers in football transfer history?
Hailed as one of Brazil’s brightest prospects, Endrick’s prolific youth scoring and sharp finishing caught the eye of Real Madrid.
Endrick was brought to Bernabeu by Carlo Ancelotti after he helped Palmeiras win the Brazilian league in successive previous seasons.
6. Anthony Martial – Monaco to Manchester United – 2015 – €60m (Age 19)
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Anthony Martial introduced himself to Old Trafford with THAT goal against Liverpool on his #MUFC debut 🥲🫶pic.twitter.com/2pbOF0B6F3
Martial’s dazzling speed, dribbling, and flair from France made Manchester United break their teenage transfer record. After a great season with AS Monaco, where he scored 12 goals and provided five assists, United broke every record to bring him to Old Trafford.
He had an immediate impact with 17 Premier League goals in his debut season, though injuries and form fluctuations have tempered his career since.
5. Leny Yoro – Lille to Manchester United – 2024 – €62m (Age 18)
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Manchester United invested heavily in Leny Yoro’s defensive attributes, physicality, and maturity beyond his years.Yoro was signed by United under Erik ten Hag for €62m, a record transfer fee for a teenage defender.
He still continues to be one of the pillars of the United defence under new boss Ruben Amorim.
4. Romeo Lavia – Southampton to Chelsea – 2023 – €62.1m (Age 19)
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Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia’s combination of technical skill, tactical intelligence, and defensive contributions enticed Chelsea to pay a club-record fee of €62.1m for a teenager.
Lavia was first discovered by Manchester City, where he flourished for the Manchester City U-21 and U-23 teams. Then, he did well for Southampton to be able to attract a large bid from Chelsea.
3. Matthijs de Ligt – Ajax to Juventus – 2019 – €85.5m (Age 19)
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Matthijs De Ligt captained a young Ajax side to the 2018/19 Champions League semifinals and even scored a decisive goal for them in the quarter-finals. Juventus rewarded him with one of the highest fees ever for a teenage defender when he was bought for a record fee for a teenage defender, €85.5m.
After spending seasons with Juventus and FC Bayern Munich, the defender signed for Manchester United in 2024, under former Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
2. Joao Felix – Benfica to Atletico Madrid – 2019 – €127.2m (Age 19)
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Touted as a generational talent, Joao Felix was signed as a creative attacking replacement for Antoine Griezmann by Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a club record €127.2 million.
Felix had scored 20 goals in 43 games for Benfica, along with 11 assists, before joining the Spanish club. However, he could not justify the price tag and soon found himself playing for different clubs.
At 25, he has now signed for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr FC.
In the 2016/17 season, Mbappe scored 28 goals and had 14 assists in 46 games for Monaco, which had set him up as one of the greatest footballing talents on earth. Among those 28 goals, 6 were in the Champions League in just 9 games.
Monaco have agreed to loan Kylian Mbappe to PSG with an option to sign him for €180m next summer. Medical tomorrow. (Source: L'Equipe) pic.twitter.com/cXSjQRva3K
Premier League jerseys of each club for the 2025-26 season
Before the Premier League 2025-26 season starts, here are the Premier League jerseys of each club for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Every team have released their home, away and third kit.
Although fans have some time to wait before the Premier League 2025/26 season, the preparation for the teams is definitely underway. All the teams in the league have already revealed their home and away kits for the upcoming season.
While each kit will keep the team colours, there are always new ways to play with the look for both home and away.
Here are all the 2025-26 Premier League jerseys for each club in alphabetical order.
Arsenal
Arsenal’s new kit for their men’s and women’s teams leans into nostalgia with the red shirt, trimmed with white shoulders and red detailing, featuring the letter 'A' on the badge at the forefront, in a reference to the 1990-91 title-winning season.
Aston Villa
The design includes nods to the home city of Birmingham, with design details inspired by the iconic Bullring, where the team has a new fan store.
AFC Bournemouth
The red and black stripes are a little broader than usual and the metallic gold trim adds a sprinkling of glitz. It's unlikely to make much of an impact outside of the immediate vicinity of the Vitality Stadium.
Brentford
Brentford's latest home shirt celebrates the 100th anniversary of the team adopting red and white stripes as their official club colours. Naturally, the design is just that, with the heritage faux lace-up collar being the only real retro appointment of note, a nod to the first batch of home jerseys worn by the Bees in 1925.
Brighton & Hove Albion
Rather than the standard yellow trim, this season's familiar blue-and-white stripes are accompanied by accents of minty turquoise, like the rails that run along the city's seafront.
The new kit has been designed to visually encapsulate the rugged landscape that surrounds Burnley and celebrate the beauty of Lancashire.
Chelsea
Chelsea have revealed their sleek away kit, with a largely white look, accented with red and green. Meanwhile, the home kit has its standard blue colour with dark blue texture all over the kit.
Crystal Palace
After a few years of more experimental and off-piste designs, the Eagles' new home jersey features clean red and blue stripes with all the extra detailing picked out in white.
Everton
This one comes in a beautiful shade of creamy yellow and includes subtle references to the industrial heritage of the Bramley-Moore docklands, the site of the club's new stadium. The pattern on the sleeves references the old railway lines that ran in and out of the area and have since been reinstalled as a heritage attraction.
Fulham
Fulham's association with Adidas has brought a beautiful, bright white kit with black stripes on the shoulder and crest.
Liverpool FC
Liverpool started their partnership with Adidas this year. Their home kit with the red and white combo looks like one of the best jerseys of the season. Their away kit will have white as the dominant colour with red stripes on the shoulders.
The blocky, tessellating pattern found on the collar and cuff is actually a replication of the yellow and blue tile pattern found in the Lowfields Tunnel near Elland Road.
Manchester City
Keeping the typical sky blue colour, Man City have adopted a new look, with a white slash across the front and minimalistic emphasis on its sponsors.
Manchester United
This design is fairly traditional, with a solid red base and sparse black-and-white trim. However, the material does contain a subtle reference to Old Trafford via a smattering of dots and stripes.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United’s 2025/26 kit doesn’t just look good, but also does good, with £5 per shirt sold going to the Newcastle United Foundation.
Nottingham Forest
With a folding collar and immaculate white pinstriping inspired by the revered home shirt of 1992-1994.
Sunderland
A lovely bit of retro-infused handiwork from Danish brand Hummel here, who have used Sunderland's cult classic 1989-91 away kit as inspiration for a demure maritime-themed jersey that is covered in a pattern made up of local coastal landmarks, including the Roker Beach lighthouse.
Every Manchester United records that may never be broken
Throughout their history, the Red Devils have set records that seem difficult to break. Let's have a look at the list of every Manchester United records that may never be broken.
Everyone knows Manchester United is one of the most successful clubs in Europe. With over 100 years of existence, that’s a lot of history to admire. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or even a fan cheering for rival teams, you must appreciate the team’s achievements. Throughout their history, the Red Devils have set records that seem difficult to break.
Without a doubt, Manchester United has a long and illustrious history of success, with trophies filling its cabinet. Let's have a look at the Manchester United records that may never be broken.
Manchester United records that may never be broken
87 years of having Academy graduates in the squad: Dating back to 30th October 1937, Manchester United have had an academy graduate in every single matchday squad since a staggering run of 87 years.
Fewest goals conceded at home in a single season: Manchester United incredibly conceded just four goals at Old Trafford throughout the 1994/95 campaign, which also happened to be the final 42-game season.
Longest run without conceding a goal (1,113 minutes): The 2008/09 season saw Manchester United fare slightly better than the aforementioned 1994/95 campaign, and they even had another dizzying defensive record to match. Between November 15th and February 18th, Edwin van Der Sar managed to keep 14 consecutive clean sheets, setting a record for the longest run without conceding a goal - a total of 1,113 minutes, which still stands today.
Trick of league titles (twice): Pep Guardiola and Manchester City may have become the first side to win four consecutive top-flight titles, but their neighbours still hold an almighty feat when it comes to winning the league trophy on the bounce. In the years between 1998 and 2001, and then again between 2006 and 2009, Manchester United achieved a three-peat of league titles on two separate occasions.
Invincible away from home: Manchester United’s covid-stricken 2020/21 campaign saw them set a new record for the longest unbeaten run away from home in the Premier League.
League victory with the fewest points: Title winners now must aspire to hit at least 90 points or more if they are to clinch the league, but the 1996/97 campaign saw United win with a mere 75 points.
Most Premier League titles - 13: Manchester United have lifted 13 Premier League titles, which is five more than the next-nearest Manchester City who are slowly but surely catching up to their neighbours.
Longest unbeaten run by an English club in the UEFA Champions League: Although another of their eternal rivals Liverpool are the most successful English side in Europe, Manchester United still hold the longest unbeaten run in the continent’s elite club competition. From 2007 to 2009 - a period in which they lifted the Champions League and reached another final, United went 25 games unbeaten.
Never lost a home game when leading at halftime since 1984: Manchester United have managed to keep an astonishing home record intact since 1984. When leading at half-time at Old Trafford, they have not gone on to lose, a record that has stood since a defeat to Ipswich on May 7th 1984.
FIFA Club World Cup: Past Winners, Top Scores, Most Successful teams
From champions to individual dominance, get the ultimate guide to the FIFA Club World Cup's history. Dive into a complete list of past winners, top scorers, most successful teams in this prestigious global tournament.
What does it truly mean to be a world champion club? The FIFA Club World Cup provides the answer, pitting the best against one another in a quest for global dominance.
As the 21st edition of Club World Cup concluded with Chelsea lifting the title after a dominating 3-0 victory over PSG, it is time to look back at the history of this tournament.
This article will explore all the past winners, top scorers, most successful teams, all at once.
FIFA Club World Cup: Past Winners
Chelsea FC celebrating their 2025 FIFA CWC win. Image | AP News
The FIFA Club World Cup, a tournament designed to crown the world's best club team, first took place in 2000. It then paused for several years, from 2001 through 2004, before returning as an annual event.
Now, 2025 marked the beginning of an entirely new era for the Club World Cup, featuring an expanded format and a fresh vision for global club football. Chelsea FC, with an incredibly successful campaign, stood victorious in this format.
Check out the past winners list below:
Year
Host
Winner
Score
Runners-up
2000
Brazil
Corinthians
0-0
(4-3 p)
Vasco da Gama
2005
Japan
Sao Paulo
1-0
Liverpool
2006
Japan
Internacional
1-0
Barcelona
2007
Japan
AC Milan
4-2
Boca Juniors
2008
Japan
Manchester United
1-0
LDU Quito
2009
United Arab Emirates
Barcelona
2-1
Estudiantes
2010
United Arab Emirates
Inter Milan
3-0
TP Mazembe
2011
Japan
Barcelona
4-0
Santos
2012
Japan
Corinthians
1-0
Chelsea
2013
Morocco
Bayern Munich
2-0
Raja CA
2014
Morocco
Real Madrid
2-0
San Lorenzo
2015
Japan
Barcelona
3-0
River Plate
2016
Japan
Real Madrid
4-2
Kashima Antlers
2017
United Arab Emirates
Real Madrid
1-0
Gremio
2018
United Arab Emirates
Real Madrid
4-1
Al-Ain
2019
Qatar
Liverpool
1-0
Flamengo
2020
Qatar
Bayern Munich
1-0
UANL
2021
United Arab Emirates
Chelsea
2-1
Palmeiras
2022
Morocco
Real Madrid
5-3
Al-Hilal
2023
Saudi Arabia
Manchester City
4-0
Fluminense
2025
United States
Chelsea
3-0
Paris Saint-Germain
FIFA Club World Cup: Top Scorers
Cristiano Ronaldo with FIFA CWC Golden Boot in 2016. Image | Eurosport
Here comes the elite list where individual dominance shines:
Player
Position
Teams
Seasons
Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo
Centre-Forward
Manchester United, Real Madrid
4
7
Karim Benzema
Centre-Forward
Real Madrid, Al-Ittihad
6
6
Luis Suarez
Centre-Forward
Barcelona, Inter Miami
2
6
Lionel Messi
Right Winger
Barcelona, Inter Miami
4
6
Gareth Bale
Right Winger
Real Madrid
3
6
Salem Al-Dawsari
Left Winger
Al-Hilal SFC
4
5
Cesar Delgado
Right Winger
CF Monterrey
3
5
Federico Valverde
Central Midfield
Real Madrid
3
5
FIFA Club World Cup: Most Successful Teams
Real Madrid celebrating their 5th CWC win in 2022. Image | ESPN India
Real Madrid holds the tag of most successful team in FIFA Club World Cup history with 5 titles. Check out the other clubs that follow: