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Premier LeagueManchester United25 August 2026

Manchester United complete £70m Carlos Baleba signing from Brighton

Manchester United confirmed the arrival of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million, around €82 million. The 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder signs for five seasons and becomes the club's third midfield signing after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

varela·5 min read

Hull City players celebrating a goal against Manchester United in the Premier League

Premier LeagueManchester United23 August 2026

How Hull City hid the tactical plan that stunned Manchester United

Hull City's shock win over Manchester United on their Premier League return was built on a tactical secret kept for weeks by manager Sergej Jakirovic. Assistant Dean Holden explains how it worked.

Natilla·5 min read

Ollie Watkins in Aston Villa kit during a Premier League match

Premier LeagueManchester United23 August 2026

Ollie Watkins dropped from Aston Villa squad against Brighton

Ollie Watkins' absence from Aston Villa's squad for the Brighton match has fuelled speculation over a possible move to Saudi side Al Hilal.

varela·4 min read