It is late in the evening of November 30, 2023, and Roberto De Zerbi is the only man sitting on the Brighton & Hove Albion team coach as it idles in the car park beneath the Agia Sophia Stadium.

Little about the office tucked into the corner of the Academy of Light gives any clue it belongs to the man leading Sunderland's first European adventure in over half a century.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: It's not ideal, right? An inexperienced manager, a squad stripped of its best players and Liverpool first up. Newcastle fans can be forgiven some apprehension.

Coventry City manager Frank Lampard shares his thoughts on his side's 3-0 defeat by Arsenal in their first game back in the Premier League since 2001.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives his thoughts on his side's 3-0 win over Coventry City in the opening game of the Premier League season.

Overnight joint leader Rory McIlroy falls five behind Wyndham Clark following a testing second round at the BMW Championship in St Louis.

Twenty-five years, 94 days and countless twists later, Coventry City have started life back in the Premier League, but it was a tough baptism of fire with a 3-0 loss at defending champions Arsenal.

Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the Premier League's opening night.

Slater and Gordon says client exploring civil claim while continuing to speak with police as they investigate alleged sexual assaultGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA third woman who joined five Sydney Swans players in a Melbourne hotel room on Monday morning is exploring legal action, with her lawyer saying she is navigating “an …

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool boast a stronger starting eleven than Manchester United heading into the 2026/27 Premier League season, but says the Reds still need to add depth and quality before the transfer window closes.

Defending Premier League champions Arsenal would become Champions League winners if they land Julian Alvarez in the final days of the transfer window, says Gary Neville.

Highlights of Leigh Leopards against Bradford Bulls in the Rugby Super League.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Neville has urged Arsenal to go all out for Atletico Madrid striker

Encouraging noises around the Arsenal summer signing amid suggestions of a long lay-off

The Arsenal legend has hit out at his former club

Last season’s top scorer did not feature against his former club

McIlroy could only improve his total by one shot on Friday with a score of 69

Arsenal’s Greek winger returned to the scene of his Premier League debut five years ago as a player transformed

The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, taking place this weekend, is the second major sporting event hosted by President Trump to mark the nation’s 250th birthday celebration