Today's PL summary — 26 Oct 2026
Roundup of today's top Premier League stories (8) — 26 Oct 2026.
Here is FTZ's pick of the hottest Premier League stories from 26 Oct 2026.
1. A lot has changed since January 2023 when a 15-year-old Chris Rigg came off the bench and made his first-team debut in Sunderland’s 2-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup. Rigg started for the Lads in the 0-0 draw with Leeds United, a result which put an end to four Premier League games without a win.
2. Enzo Maresca’s side lost 2-1 to Aston Villa, meaning they are now level on points with Arsenal at the top of the table. By Ross Kilvington Nottingham Forest, Coventry City and Crystal Palace currently occupy the relegation places, although only five points separates 10th place down to 20th.
3. Arsenal XI vs Fleetwood: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Carabao Cup London Evening Standard.
4. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola must decide whether to stick or twist with his starting XI for the visit of Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. [](https://www.outbrain.com/what-is/default/en) Boss Iraola went fairly strong for Liverpool’s first EFL Cup match of the season, although there were signs of rotation.
5. Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Tottenham Hotspur are still waiting on news to find out how serious James Maddison 's groin injury is after he limped off in the win over Chelsea. The Italian hasn't trained since the 1-1 draw with Man Utd, and there is currently no timeline for his return.
6. Several managers linked with the job If Manchester United elect to trigger Carrick’s departure, several high-profile managerial candidates have already been identified to take over: Julian Nagelsmann, the former Germany and Bayern Munich boss is reportedly among the options appreciated by the board.
7. A number of big-name candidates have already been linked with the potential vacancy at United, who could be about to appoint their eighth permanent manager since Sir Alex Ferguson . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over.
8. Gusto has seen his role change under Xabi Alonso, with Reece James still a major option on the right and Marco Palestra adding further competition. TEAMtalk says Man City remain interested in Gusto According to TEAMtalk , Man City are prepared to revisit a deal for Gusto in January if Chelsea lower their asking price.