Today's PL summary — 4 Oct 2026

Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 4 Oct 2026.

1. Liverpool FC bid launched after Arsenal and Chelsea transfer decision Liverpool bid launched after Arsenal and Chelsea transfer decision Reds facing fight to keep hold of Giovanni Leoni [](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.standard.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2Fliverpool-fc-bid-arsenal-fc-chel.

2. > Aston Villa confirm the season-long loan signing of Alejandro Garnacho #CFC confident £42.5m valuation will be triggered with loan fee + straightforward conditions in obligation to buy > > — Bobby Vincent (@BobbyVincentFL) July 23, 2026 Last season, in what was Garnacho's debut campaign at Stamford Bridge, the.

3. Chelsea handed new injury boosts as result of secret friendly revealed Chelsea handed new injury boosts as result of secret friendly revealed Xabi Alonso should have a much healthier squad for Premier League return.

4. Chelsea in pole position to sign £80m England star ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool Chelsea in pole position to sign £80m England star ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool Published October 4, 2026 3:09pm Updated October 4, 2026 3:24pm.

5. Liverpool join Chelsea and Man United in race for €30m Barcelona star Marc Bernal Chelsea FC Liverpool FC Posted by Saikat October 4th 2026, 8:30 Follow @SaiSportsHQ (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images) Liverpool have reportedly joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc.

6. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Bruno Fernandes is still just 32 years of age and Manchester United captain, but INEOS and Michael Carrick will be well aware that, sooner rather than later, they need to find a player capable of replacing what he has brought to this team.

7. In the summer transfer window, the Lilywhites managed to fend off interest from Enzo Maresca's side and sign the 26-year-old midfielder from Newcastle United Spurs forked out a club-record fee of £92.5m, plus a further £7.5m in add-ons, for Tonali, who put pen to paper on a six-year contract. The Itali.

8. Internationals: A 7-0 win, a fine solo goal and more on Saturday - Liverpool FC.