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⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Sunday, August 31, 2025
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Striker Joao Pedro extended his scoring streak as Chelsea capitalised on contentious refereeing decisions to secure a 2-0 victory over rivals Fulham at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes held his nerve to score a stoppage-time penalty, sealing a crucial victory for Rúben Amorim’s side over Burnley at Old Trafford.
Wilson Isidor scored a dramatic stoppage-time header as Sunderland struck twice late on to seal a Premier League victory over Brentford at the Stadium of Light.
Evanilson’s early strike secured a thoroughly deserved victory for a dominant Bournemouth side, bringing Tottenham’s impressive Premier League start under Thomas Frank to an abrupt end.
Jack Grealish delivered another lively performance to inspire Everton to victory over Wolves, leaving the hosts still searching for their first point three games into the Premier League season.
Newcastle United were held to a goalless draw at Leeds United, with record signing Nick Woltemade watching from the sidelines.
Chelsea have informed Bayern Munich that they have withdrawn permission for Nicolas Jackson to undergo a medical and have ordered the striker to return to London, despite his trip to Germany to finalise a loan move.
Liverpool have submitted an improved £35million offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, with the deal including a 10% sell-on clause.
Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United in a £40million deal.
Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund is close to sealing a loan move to Serie A club Napoli.
Wolves head coach Vítor Pereira has insisted that striker Jørgen Strand Larsen “will stay with us” after the forward missed the defeat to Everton, with Newcastle having had two bids rejected.
Newcastle United have confirmed the club-record signing of striker Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart on a six-year deal.
Fulham have announced that midfielder Andreas Pereira has completed a transfer to Brazilian club Palmeiras.
West Ham have confirmed the signings of midfielders Mateus Fernandes from Southampton and Soungoutou Magassa from AS Monaco.
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