A selection of players have already shaped the opening weeks of 2026/27 with goals, assists and influence.
Arsenal are close to extending Mikel Arteta’s deal, with talks advancing and confidence high.
Gakpo could return this weekend, while Barcola and Kerkez were both eased by cramp fears.
Jesus says he trained alone before leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in a quick late-summer move.
Pochettino says Tottenham were denied the 2016-17 title after Chelsea admitted to breaking rules.
Barcola’s cramp scare was quickly eased, but Liverpool face a tight recovery window before Fulham.
Emery, Kompany and Arteta headline a strong 2026 Coach of the Year shortlist after major seasons.
Giggs revealed Guardiola once said Rashford was United’s best player and would be signed tomorrow.
Compare Hall with Thiaw, judge Gibbs-White against the full transfer cost, and give a delayed Triple Captain plan a fallback before GW19.
Chelsea have ruled Kendry Páez out of the first-team plans as his stalled loans leave his future uncertain.
