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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Monday, August 25, 2025
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was left to rue his missed first-half penalty as Emile Smith Rowe struck to earn Fulham a point at Craven Cottage.
Everton marked their Premier League debut at their stunning new stadium on the banks of the River Mersey with their first win of the season against Brighton.
Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest battled to a tense Premier League draw at Selhurst Park, set against a backdrop of fan unrest and uncertainty over the managers’ futures.
The Football Association has launched an investigation into a banner displayed by Crystal Palace supporters that showed Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis holding a gun to the head of midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White.
Arsenal have received a boost after scans revealed that neither Bukayo Saka nor Martin Ødegaard has sustained a long-term injury, despite both being forced off early in the 5-0 win over Leeds United.
Manchester City winger Savinho remains Tottenham’s top target, with manager Thomas Frank eager to land the Brazil international after Spurs missed out on Eberechi Eze, who joined Arsenal.
Tottenham have informed Manchester City they are prepared to pay £60.7m for Savinho, with the winger keen on a move to north London.
Manchester City, Arsenal, and Liverpool are interested in signing Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, though the Spanish club have yet to receive a bid for the 24-year-old.
Newcastle are bracing for another Liverpool bid for Alexander Isak after Monday’s Premier League clash between the two sides.
Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens missed Royal Antwerp’s match on Sunday amid a proposed £17m move to Manchester United.
Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has agreed personal terms with Manchester City, with the clubs in talks over a deal for the Italian.
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