The Wire
Football news
The latest from the football wire, refreshed all day — plus the league table once the season kicks off.
- SUN · 11:35Modric 'ashamed' of Croatia's 'catastrophic night' (opens the full story at BBC Sport in a new tab)BBC Sport
- SUN · 09:00RB Leipzig Overwhelmed as Como Claims Commanding Win at Stadio Giuseppe SinigagliaSportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Dortmund, Villarreal face off in difficult clash as UCL returns.Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00AEK seek end to woeful UCL run as LASK visits.Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Crystal Palace in search of back-to-back victories as Tractor Boys visit.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00FC Porto and Manchester City clash as UCL returns.Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Manchester United Secures Comfortable Victory Over Sabah at Enskede RackethallSportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Enzo Maresca eyeing top performance as Sunderland visits Etihad.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Hard-Fought Win for Leeds United Against Newcastle UnitedMatch hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Aston Villa eye redemption at Club Brugge as Emery sets sights on UCL tie.Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00'Be as ruthless as possible' Iraola urges Liverpool ahead of emotional Bournemouth return.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Lens' Commanding Second-Half Performance Seals Win Against Slavia PrahaSportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Chelsea take on newly promoted Hull in home fixture.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Bournemouth welcome Bees in second home clash.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00FC Bayern München Dominates Bodø/Glimt in Home ClashSportmonks
- SUN · 09:00"We can beat them," Álvaro Arbeloa insists as Man U visits Craven Cottage.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 09:00Iwobi nears personal milestone as Fulham hosts Palace for London Derby.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 08:59Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment (opens the full story at BBC Sport in a new tab)BBC Sport
- SUN · 08:47England on a high after historic Croatia rout; Republic of Ireland v Israel tensions build – matchday live (opens the full story at The Guardian in a new tab)The Guardian
- SUN · 08:00Alexander’s absence weighs heavy as Bradford try to keep promotion push on track (opens the full story at The Guardian in a new tab)The Guardian
- SUN · 07:15I clawed my way to the top but need a break - Azpilicueta (opens the full story at BBC Sport in a new tab)BBC Sport
- SUN · 06:40Flex your football brain with our daily quizzes (opens the full story at BBC Sport in a new tab)BBC Sport
- SUN · 06:00Celtic Secures Victory, Keeping LASK Linz ScorelessSportmonks
- SUN · 06:00Mikel Arteta to make historic personal milestone as Arsenal visits Villa Park.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 06:00Bodø / Glimt Clinches Victory in Battle Against NEC NijmegenSportmonks
- SUN · 06:00Robinio Vaz joins Hull as newcomers prepare to host Aston Villa.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 06:00Spurs back in search for maiden victory as Everton visits.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 06:00Cody Gakpo remains in doubt ahead of Liverpool, Fulham clash.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 06:00Matthias Jaissle calls for "reaction" as Newcastle United face Hull City.Match hub →Sportmonks
- SUN · 06:00Spurs back in search of maiden points as Forest trip nears.Match hub →Sportmonks
The table
Group standings
Premier League
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 5 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 5 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton | 5 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford | 5 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds | 5 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton | 5 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City | 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 5 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich | 5 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest | 5 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 5 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa | 5 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 | Bournemouth | 5 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry | 5 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham | 5 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham | 5 | -6 | 2 |
Top 2 advance · 3rd into the best-3rds race