Who do you think should win the 2025 Ballon d'Or?

Who do you think should win the 2025 Ballon d'Or Féminin?

Playing defensively is a dangerous game, as Pep Guardiola found out against Arsenal at the weekend. @jonmackenzie.bsky.social

Unai Emery's Aston Villa is a team on its knees, far removed from the days of running Paris Saint-Germain close in the Champions League. The season is only five league games old, yet the mood among players and supporters is weary. ✍️ @jacobtanswell.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea are managing Cole Palmer’s fitness “day by day”. He explained the club are still deciding how best to handle the injury but said he “didn’t think” surgery would be required. ✍️ @reallycerys.bsky.social

With nine new players in the first-team squad, Arsenal are redesigning themselves while learning on the job. But trying new combinations in highly pressurised contests is like being thrown in at the deep end to do synchronised swimming with strangers. ✍️ @amylawrence.bsky.social 🔗 bit.ly/46n2Sy0

■ Will Mikel Arteta’s caution cost Arsenal? ■ Could Unai Emery’s ‘lazy’ tirade backfire? ■ Are strong starts for the promoted trio bad news for Wolves and West Ham? Dissecting the Premier League’s big weekend talking points, with @nickmiller79.bsky.social ⤵️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Marcus Rashford, who was left out of the starting line-up after arriving late to training, stepped off the bench to register an assist as Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0. The on loan Manchester United forward pulled it back to Dani Olmo to add a third at Estadi Johan Cruyff, after Ferran Torres' double.

Marcus Rashford was left out of Barcelona’s starting line-up to face Getafe on Sunday night after arriving late to training on the morning of the game. Full story from @laiacervello.bsky.social ⬇️

Manchester City have won just seven points from their opening five Premier League matches this season (W2 D1 L2). It is their worst return after five league games of a campaign since 2006-07 under Stuart Pearce (4).

Mikel Arteta is now the first manager to avoid defeat in five consecutive league games against Pep Guardiola, with his Arsenal side winning two and drawing three across their last five Premier League meetings with Manchester City.

Manchester City recorded their lowest ever average possession under Pep Guardiola in a top-flight league match today in his 601st fixture. Both of the two lowest have been in games away to Arsenal in the Premier League.

The spoils are shared at the Emirates. Arsenal left it late, but Gabriel Martinelli's stoppage time equaliser rescues a point for Mikel Arteta's side. For the first time in his career, Pep Guardiola goes five games without a top-flight league win against an opponent. 🔗 nyti.ms/3Kev9zx

For the second time in a week, Gabriel Martinelli rescues Arsenal. The Brazilian lofts the ball over Gianluigi Donnarumma in the third minute of stoppage time. 🔗 nyti.ms/3Kev9zx

Saka 🔄 Madueke Eze 🔄 Merino Mikel Arteta has rolled the dice at half-time with two changes and Arsenal are already looking more sprightly. Was Noni Madueke unfortunate to be replaced? 🔗 nyti.ms/3Kev9zx

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team were “lazy” in their 1-1 draw at Sunderland on Sunday. Villa played against 10 men for more than half the game but were unable to win their first Premier League fixture of the season. ✍️ @jacobtanswell.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Erling Haaland gives Manchester City the lead against Arsenal with a moment of real quality. The Norwegian striker has scored 19 goals in 15 games for club and country this season and has now bagged five goals in seven Premier League appearances against Arsenal.

Arsenal and Manchester United cannot be separated in front of a record crowd at Leigh Sports Village. Both sides miss the chance to go top of the Women's Super League table.

Arsenal welcome Manchester City to the Emirates aiming to win back-to-back league games against Pep Guardiola's side for the first time since December 2015. Follow live as two of the favourites for the Premier League title face off in north London here ⬇️ 🔗 nyti.ms/3Kev9zx

Matty Cash scores Aston Villa's first Premier League goal of the season, but it's not enough at the Stadium of Light. Wilson Isidor's equaliser gives 10-man Sunderland a 1-1 draw as Unai Emery's side remain without a league win this season.

Sunderland, despite being down to 10 men, are level against Aston Villa. Wilson Isidor equalises for the hosts, scoring at the Stadium of Light for the third game in a row. Darren Bent was the last player to score in all three of the side's opening home matches. @optajoe.com

Sunderland have been reduced to 10 men at the Stadium of Light. Reinaldo kicks out at Matty Cash off the ball after a coming together between the pair. Do you think the decision was fair?

“Aggression” had long since become Ruben Amorim's buzzword. It was what his team had lacked in the Manchester derby. It was what they needed if they were to kick on under his stewardship. And, against Chelsea at Old Trafford, it was what Manchester United delivered. ✍️ @mjcritchley.bsky.social

Liverpool’s Women’s Super League fixture against Aston Villa has been postponed following the death of the club’s former manager Matt Beard. More from @charpur.bsky.social

Former Liverpool Women head coach Matt Beard has died at the age of 47, the club announced on Saturday evening. Beard had won the Women’s Super League (WSL) with the Merseyside club, and most recently managed Burnley. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/664...

Bragging rights in west London go to Fulham. Marco Silva's side beat Brentford 3-1 at Craven Cottage to win three league games in a row against them for just the second time, after winning their first three clashes back in 1928 and 1929.

Manchester United have not won a Premier League game since March (3-0 against Leicester City) unless they scored a penalty or played against 10 men. Even when they seemed to be in control, they let Chelsea back in, conceding from another set piece, resulting in a very nervy ending.

⚽️ Alex Iwobi (38') ⚽️ Harry Wilson (40') What a turnaround from Fulham. Two goals in 98 seconds see Marco Silva's side lead Brentford 2-1 at the break.

Casemiro's goal, before he was later sent off, proves pivotal as Manchester United extend their unbeaten home Premier League run against Chelsea to 13 games. Robert Sanchez was dismissed inside five minutes before goals from Bruno Fernandes and the Brazilian midfielder wrapped up all three points.

It's been an eventful 45 minutes at Old Trafford between Manchester United and Chelsea... Is there any way back for Enzo Maresca's side?

Casemiro, who had earlier put Manchester United 2-0 up, is sent off for a second bookable offence and it's now 10 against 10. It's the fourth time the Brazilian has been shown his marching orders for United. A lifeline for Chelsea.

Casemiro doubles Manchester United's lead against Chelsea after some statuesque defending from Enzo Maresca's side. The Brazilian midfielder has scored three of his seven Premier League goals against the west London club.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has made 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 substitutions inside the opening 20 minutes at Old Trafford, including withdrawing Cole Palmer. The England midfielder did not look impressed as he walked past Manchester United substitute and international teammate, Kobbie Mainoo, on the touchline.

After a lengthy VAR check, Bruno Fernandes gives Manchester United the lead against Chelsea after 14 minutes. It's the Portuguese midfielder's 100th club goal on his 200th Premier League appearance.

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez brings down Bryan Mbeumo outside the box and is sent off for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity after just five minutes. With two Chelsea defenders covering, did referee Peter Bankes make the right decision?

Tyrick Mitchell's winner gave Crystal Palace a 2-1 win against West Ham United as they remain unbeaten in their last seven Premier League visits to the London Stadium. Graham Potter's side are now without a win in their last eight home league games.

Wolves' miserable start to the season continues as they lose their fifth successive game after a 3-1 home defeat against newly-promoted Leeds United. It is the first time since February 1971 under Don Revie that Leeds have won four league games in a row against Wolves.

Harry Kane scored his second hat-trick of the season as Bayern Munich beat Hoffenheim 4-1 at the PreZero Arena. The England captain scored twice from the penalty spot to take his tally for the season to eight goals in just four Bundesliga games.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has his first Premier League goal for Leeds United.

With Hugo Ekitike in such fine form, the big question now is, how does he continue to start in the big games when Alexander Isak is fully fit and up to speed? Keeping both happy is going to be a challenge for Arne Slot... 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...

That's a hard-fought three points for Liverpool against Everton, who hold on to secure three points at Anfield. Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike's first-half goals gave the home side a comfortable lead at half-time, but Idrissa Gueye pulled one back for the visitors to make for a nervy finish.

Liverpool lead against Everton thanks to a superb Ryan Gravenberch goal. The 23-year-old made that look so easy, guiding a spinning, bouncing ball past Jordan Pickford.

London City Lionesses earn their first-ever win in the Women's Super League. Isobel Goodwin's brace secures a maiden three points for the newly-promoted side, leaving Everton still waiting for a first win since moving to Goodison Park permanently.

Grace Clinton's debut goal and Laura Coombs' stoppage-time effort secure a dominant win for Manchester City away at Tottenham Hotspur. Olivia Holdt did grab a late consolation for the hosts, who suffer a heavy first defeat of the 2025-26 campaign - and under Martin Ho.

Everton have a goal back against London City Lionesses, but is it too little, too late? Yuka Momiki slots home from the penalty spot to make it 2-1, scoring the club's first goal since making the permanent move to Goodison Park.

London City Lionesses take another step closer to a first-ever WSL win - and they have Isobel Goodwin to thank once again. Nikita Parris, playing against her former club, finds the unmarked Goodwin with a cross, and the striker makes no mistake from close range.

Tottenham had made the perfect start to life under Martin Ho, winning their first two WSL games. However, they seem to be heading to a first defeat of the season after quickfire headers from Vivianne Miedema and Kerstin Casparij put Manchester City 3-0 up at half-time.

Manchester City look to be picking up where they left off after earning their first win under Andree Jeglertz last weekend. Aoba Fujino has curled the side ahead away to Tottenham Hotspur after some nice link-up play in the build-up.

London City Lionesses are searching for their first victory since being promoted to the Women's Super League. Isobel Goodwin - with 31 goals in her last two Championship seasons - has given the side an early lead away to Everton at Goodison Park with her maiden WSL strike.

The family of Maddy Cusack have described themselves as “heartbroken and deeply saddened” by Sheffield United’s decision not to retire her No. 8 shirt from their women’s team. ✍️ @dtathletic.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...