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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Newcastle struggled in attack without wantaway striker Alexander Isak as they were held to a draw by 10-man Aston Villa.
Rodrigo Muniz struck in the final moments of stoppage time to snatch a dramatic point for Fulham in their Premier League opener against Brighton.
Sunderland marked their return to the Premier League with a deserved victory over West Ham, making a winning start to their first top-flight campaign since 2016-17 at a raucous Stadium of Light.
Richarlison netted twice, including a stunning scissor kick, as Thomas Frank celebrated his first Premier League win in charge of Tottenham, with Spurs proving too strong for newly promoted Burnley.
Erling Haaland struck twice and debutant Tijjani Reijnders impressed as Manchester City opened their Premier League campaign with a thumping win over Wolves at Molineux.
Brentford have completed a club-record deal worth up to £42.5m to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth.
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the double signing of Omari Hutchinson and James McAtee, with both penning five-year contracts.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson is weighing up his future at the club amid interest from Galatasaray.
Newcastle have revived their interest in Paris Saint-Germain forward Gonçalo Ramos, 24, as they look to bring in two strikers this summer.
Nottingham Forest are interested in signing full-back Rico Lewis, with Manchester City prepared to let the England international leave for a fee in excess of £30m.
Wolves are close to completing the signing of Verona wing-back Jackson Tchatchoua, the Cameroon international.
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