Today's PL summary — 1 Aug 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 1 Aug 2026.

1. Xabi Alonso reveals what concerned him about Chelsea loss to Tottenham as injury blow confirmed

Xabi Alonso knows what Chelsea need to do to return to winning ways when they face Juventus in Hong Kong on Wednesday. ([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/xabi-alonso-reveals-what-concerned-34389364))

Football.London

2. Every word Roberto De Zerbi said on strange Richarlison transfer twist and his text to Romero

Here's every single word the Tottenham Hotspur head coach said after the victory against Chelsea in the Sydney Super Cup on Sunday ([source](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/fixtures-results/de-zerbi-richarlison-transfer-romero-34389287))

Football.London

3. Every word Xabi Alonso said on Mykhailo Mudryk news, his shock and Chelsea defeat to Tottenham

Every word Xabi Alonso just said on Chelsea's defeat to Tottenham in pre-season and the news that Mykhailo Mudryk will once again be able to play competitive football ([source](https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/news/every-word-xabi-alonso-said-34389192))

Football.London

4. Arsenal 'interested' in signing Barcelona World Cup star in repeat of Vinicius Jr plan

Arsenal are keen to strengthen their forward line before the summer transfer window closes and Mikel Arteta has identified a World Cup winner as another target ([source](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-barcelona-world-cup-transfer-34388247))

Football.London

5. Women's transfer grades: Chelsea get A- for signing Dragoni from Barça

The women's transfer window is open for the summer. Here are the big deals and how we rated them. ([source](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48991002/summer-transfer-window-grading-big-signings-womens-soccer))

ESPN FC

6. Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid LIVE: Friendly latest score, match stream, goal updates and fan reaction

Michael Carrick’s Red Devils face La Liga opposition in Stockholm as Premier League preparations continue ([source](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-vs-atletico-madrid-live-stream-latest-score-updates-result-friendly-2026-b1292047.html))

Evening Standard Football

7. Manchester United v Atletico Madrid LIVE: Mbeumo equalises with second half penalty

Michael Carrick’s squad face Atletico Madrid in the third match of their pre-season tour ([source](https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-atletico-madrid-live-score-result-friendly-b3025747.html))

The Independent Football

8. Football Association: Chelsea handed £10m fine and suspended transfer ban

Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended two-window transfer ban by an independent appeal board after admitting breaches of Football Association agent rules, the FA has announced. ([source](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13568791/chelsea-handed-10m-fine-and-suspended-transfer-ban-after-admitting-fa-rule-breaches-dating-back-to-roman-abramovich-era))

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