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BBC News
2 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
United target Stephenson starts in emotional Liverpool friendly
Dundee United target Luca Stephenson started and impressed for Liverpool in an emotional pre-season friendly win over Preston on fixture at Deepdale marked the first time Arne Slot's Premier League champions had played since the death of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre who won United's young player of the year while on loan at Tannadice last season, highlighted his versatility by starting the game at 21-year-old played in midfield and at wing-back in Jim Goodwin's side last term, and he was a key part of the team as they achieved an impressive fourth-placed boss Goodwin has expressed his desire, external to bring back Stephenson, who has hinted at a potential asked in a club interview in May if he fancied some European action at Tannadice, Stephenson smiled and replied: "Maybe, maybe. I can't say too much on it yet. I don't know everything that's going on."There's going to be a lot of movement, a lot of talk over the summer, but we'll see what happens."United fans, would you like to see Stephenson make a return this summer? Send us your thoughts.
BBC News
4 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
York v Salford abandoned as Ammies players racially abused
Salford City's pre-season friendly at York City was abandoned after Ammies players were allegedly subjected to racist abuse from home teams were taken off after 84 minutes and the game was called off a short time matter is now being investigated by National League club York City and North Yorkshire Police."Salford City condemns racism in all forms, will always protect and defend its players and staff from any form of behaviour of this kind, and condemns this evening's behaviour in the strongest possible terms," said a statement from League Two side Salford."We would like to thank York City for its swift response to this incident."A York statement described it as an "extremely distressing evening"."Any spectators who may have witnessed tonight's events should contact North Yorkshire Police or York City Football Club as soon as possible," the statement added."Any supporter found guilty of racial abuse will face the strongest possible sanctions from the club."
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Arsenal pre-season fixtures 2025: Full schedule and ticket details as Mikel Arteta prepares for huge summer
ARSENAL will be determined to end what is becoming a lengthy trophy drought in the 2025/26 season - so this summer's pre-season is more important than ever. The Gunners have only lifted one major trophy since Mikel Arteta took charge in December 2019, with it being an FA Cup victory in 2020. 2 2 And it has been several years filled with heartbreak as Arteta's men have finished second for three consecutive seasons in the Premier League. However, fans will be hoping that the appointment of new sporting director Andrea Berta is a catalyst for change off the pitch, as the Italian is known for his shrewd recruitment in the transfer market. But ultimately, it's about what the Gunners do on the pitch, and their pre-season fixtures have been revealed. Arsenal's pre-season schedule 2025 As things stand, Arsenal kickstart their pre-season with a tour around Asia, where they will take on a European giant, followed by some familiar faces. And fans can expect to see a lot more games that have not been announced just yet. How can I watch Arsenal's pre-season schedule 2025? All of Arsenal's pre-season fixtures for 2025 will be broadcast exclusively on Subscription members can also stream the entire action through the club's official app. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but fans could purchase individual match passes to watch the game online or buy a bundle for all of the fixtures. How can I buy tickets for Arsenal's pre-season schedule? Tickets for each pre-season fixture are available for purchase through the club's official website. Please note that StubHub and similar secondary ticket resale sites may list tickets above face value When does the 2025/26 Premier League season start? The 2025/26 Premier League season will begin on the weekend of August 16/17, 2025. The start date allows for the maximum player rest time available - 83 clear days - from the end of the 2024/25 campaign. 33 weekend and five midweek match rounds will make up the 2025/26 season. The Premier League states that the schedule "continues to allow more rest time for players over the festive match-round period". No two rounds of fixtures will take place within 60 hours of each other and there will be no game on Christmas Eve. The fixtures for the Premier League 2025/26 season will be released at 9am BST on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
