The Premier League has announced the officiating teams for Matchweek 3 of the 2025/26 season. Below is a detailed list of the appointed officials for each fixture, including referees, assistant referees, fourth officials, Video Assistant Referees (VAR), and assistant VARs. These appointments ensure experienced oversight for all matches, with VAR support for key decisions. Saturday, August 30, 2025 Chelsea vs. Fulham (12:30) * Referee: Rob Jones * Assistants: Neil Davies, Steve Meredith

As Gameweek 3 of Fantasy Premier League kicks off, managers are buzzing with excitement and strategizing their next moves after a thrilling start to the 2025/26 season. With standout performances and unexpected results in the opening weeks, the pressure is on to optimize lineups and capitalize on favourable fixtures. Whether you're chasing early points or recovering from a slow start, this gameweek promises plenty of drama and opportunities to climb the ranks. Arne Slot (Liverpool) Speaking

The Premier League season of 2025/2026 is only two weeks old, but already storylines are taking shape. Manchester City stumbled in a surprise defeat at home to Tottenham, Arsenal look rampant after a five-goal demolition of Leeds, and Liverpool are showing flashes of a new attacking identity under Arne Slot. Matchday 3 brings some heavyweight clashes and a few banana skins for sides still searching for rhythm. Here are the eight players most worth keeping an eye on this weekend, with their form

Dominic Calvert-Lewin will not want to revisit his Leeds United debut. After being released by Everton, the Englishman arrived at Elland Road with the chance to revive his career at a club eager to re-establish itself among England’s elite. But his first outing in a Leeds shirt ended in disaster, as a missed opportunity to turn cup hero instead turned into a nightmare debut in the Carabao Cup. From Hope to Heartbreak Introduced in the 58th minute with Leeds trailing Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 on

The Premier League is facing fresh match-fixing allegations after a former head of an international crime investigation unit revealed evidence linking top-flight players to corruption. Fredrik Gardare, who previously led a Swedish police unit tackling organised crime in sport, claims that crucial evidence uncovered during a casino raid has been ignored—despite linking Premier League players to suspicious betting activity. The revelations raise serious questions for the Football Association (FA

Background & Career Trajectory Noah Okafor, born in Binningen, Switzerland in 2000, rose through the FC Basel academy and made his senior debut in 2018. From early on, his pace, flair, and direct dribbling made him stand out in the Swiss Super League, where he quickly became one of Basel’s most exciting young prospects. In January 2020, Okafor secured a move to Red Bull Salzburg, the Austrian club renowned for its high-intensity playing style and player development model. Salzburg proved to be

Tottenham Hotspur have now secured Chelsea target Xavi Simons, leaving Blues fans to rue a missed opportunity. The most exciting transfer story at Stamford Bridge this summer, took a turn for the worse for Chelsea fans as Dutch superstar Xavi Simons, looks to be heading to the White of North London. The Europa League champions failed to complete the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace and therefore were left with no option but to target the young attacking midfielder from Leipzig. After

As Chelsea gear up for their Premier League clash against Fulham at Stamford Bridge this Saturday, fan predictions are buzzing with excitement. The Blues, under their current management, have started the 2025-26 season with promise, with this home fixture against their London rivals could be a pivotal early-season test, with Chelsea looking to maintain momentum after a dominant performance in their previous outing. Match Reaction: West Ham 1-5 Chelsea Chelsea's campaign gained serious tractio

Manchester United's head coach, Ruben Amorim, has revealed his preference on the potential exit of Kobbie Mainoo. The 20-year-old started the UEFA Euro 2024 final against Spain, but a year on, he's a shadow of himself at Old Trafford, like several other attackers. Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro Garnacho have already moved on from the club, and Mainoo wants to follow the same path, following United's shambolic outing against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup. Saudi Pro League sid

Unai Emery sat down with the media at Aston Villa's training ground, Bodymoor Heath, ahead of their Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday. The 53-year-old discussed the challenges of facing Palace, the need to get their season underway and a busy last few days of the transfer window. 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 🆚 Crystal Palace (H) 🏆 Premier League 🗣️ Unai Emery pic.twitter.com/37v5BZy1Lb — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 29, 2025 Team News and Youngsters Emer

Happy 36th birthday to César Azpilicueta, the versatile Spanish defender who etched his name into Chelsea Football Club's history books with unwavering commitment, leadership, and a trophy cabinet that rivals the best. Born on August 28, 1989, in Pamplona, Spain, Azpilicueta—affectionately known as "Azpi" or "Dave" by fans—spent 11 transformative years at Stamford Bridge, becoming a symbol of reliability in an era of flux for the Blues. As we mark his special day, let's revisit his remarkable j

After Sunderland’s disappointing loss to Burnley and the penalty shootout defeat at the hands of Huddersfield Town in the Carabao Cup second round, the Mackems will look to bounce back at home against Brentford. Squad Updates Dan Ballard’s worrying groin injury that forced him off in the 9th minute against Burnley has been confirmed to be minor by Regis Le Bris. This news is a huge relief to Sunderland fans, especially considering Ballard’s previous injury history, including a lengthy hamstri

Arsenal head to Anfield this weekend for the first heavyweight clash of the Premier League season – and Gary Neville has made his prediction on how he thinks the game will end up. The Gunners have started the campaign perfectly, beating Manchester United and Leeds without conceding, and sit top of the table after two games. Champions Liverpool also boast a perfect record, but defensive lapses and last minute winners over Bournemouth and Newcastle have given new boss Arne Slot something to think

Ever since Manchester United’s seismic loss to League Two’s Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup, the club has found itself in a maelstrom of scrutiny after a humiliating 12‑11 penalty shootout defeat. With just one point from two league games to open the season, Ruben Amorim’s grip on the Old Trafford dugout appears perilously loose. Amorim’s Rigid Blueprint Critics, pundits, and sympathetic voices alike have emphasized one central weakness: Amorim’s stubborn adherence to his 3‑4‑2‑1 (or 3‑4‑3) syste

Arsenal fans were left fearing the worst on Saturday after Bukayo Saka limped off against Leeds United clutching his hamstring. Mikel Arteta admitted post-match that the issue looked “significant,” sparking immediate concern that the Gunners’ talisman could be facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Saka’s early exit came on a day when Arsenal swept aside Leeds 5-0, but injuries to both Saka and captain Martin Ødegaard in the same match dampened the mood ahead of next weekend’s trip to Anfield

The 2025/26 Premier League season is underway, and Chelsea FC has rolled out their latest set of kits from Nike, blending modern design with nods to the club's storied history. As always, football fans have taken to social media, forums, and review sites to share their thoughts, ranging from ecstatic praise to the occasional critique. The Home Kit: Classic Blue with a Subtle Twist Chelsea's home kit for 2025/26 sticks to the iconic "Rush Blue" base, accented with "Speed Red" and white details