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Man City's Enzo Maresca hails 'complete' Rayan Cherki after Crystal Palace win
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said Rayan Cherki put in a "complete" performance as his double helped them to a commanding 4-1 win at Crystal Palace on Friday evening.
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Aston Villa sign striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea
Aston Villa completed the signing of Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea on Friday.
Maresca hails 'complete' Cherki after brace vs. Crystal Palace
Maresca hails 'complete' Cherki after brace vs. Crystal Palace.
With Cherki and Haaland, Man City can challenge Arsenal in Premier League
When Manchester City are clicking, they remain a potent force capable of winning the Premier League -- as Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland showed Friday.
Manchester City vs. Crystal Palace player ratings as City maintain winning start with emphatic 4-1 victory at Selhurst Park
Manchester City continued their winning start to the 2026-27 Premier League season on Friday with a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Leboeuf: Cherki can be 'unstoppable if consistent' at Man City
Leboeuf: Cherki can be 'unstoppable if consistent' at Man City
Haaland, Cherki braces keep Man City perfect with win over Palace
Rayan Cherki's quickfire double inspired Manchester City to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace to spoil Pierre Sage's welcome party at Selhurst Park.
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye move for Roma's Koné
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Summer transfer window: Grading big signings in men's soccer
The 2026 summer transfer window is open. Here is how we rated the biggest deals.
Carrick eyes first Man United win of season in front of Old Trafford crowd
Carrick eyes first Man United win of season in front of Old Trafford crowd
Should Chris Richards join other top players in leaving Crystal Palace?
Should Chris Richards join other top players in leaving Crystal Palace?
Chris Richards admits feeling like he let the U.S. down after Belgium defeat
Chris Richards admits feeling like he let the U.S. down after Belgium defeat
Al Hilal closing in on deal for Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli - sources
Al Hilal are closing in on the signing of Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli in a deal worth up to €65 million ($76m), sources have told ESPN in Brazil.
Unai Emery says Ollie Watkins' Aston Villa legacy untarnished by refusal to play
Unai Emery confirmed Ollie Watkins will become the latest player to join the Aston Villa exodus and says his impending exit left him in tears.
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi hopeful of 'one player more' after 'bomba' Sávio, Marmoush arrivals
Roberto De Zerbi is delighted Tottenham pulled off two "bomba" signings in Sávio and Omar Marmoush, but has said he believes one more could follow before the summer window closes on Tuesday night.
Michael Carrick: Man United signing Baleba unlikely to play for 'a couple of weeks'
Michael Carrick is not expecting to be able to pick new signing Carlos Baleba for "two or three weeks" while he recovers from an ankle injury.
What Arsenal's Premier League title rivals still need in transfer window
Arsenal look as strong as ever, but the transfer window is still open. Here's how their title rivals can dethrone the reigning champs.
10 Best: Ranking the top soccer players in the world right now
Who is the best soccer player in the world right now? ESPN's new ranking can tell you -- and some names might surprise you.