Real Madrid Demand €80m From Premier League 'Big Six' Over Super League Collapse

Real Madrid demand €80m compensation from Premier League 'Big Six'

Real Madrid have officially launched a legal battle, demanding €80m (around $89.9m) in compensation from the Premier League's 'Big Six'—Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur. This sum covers the preparation, promotional, and legal costs of establishing the European Super League under a binding shareholders' agreement, despite the English clubs' abrupt withdrawal after just 72 hours.

Mike Penders makes Chelsea history on debut

Goalkeeper Mike Penders immediately wrote his name into Chelsea folklore, coming off the bench to replace the injured Emiliano Martinez in the 75th minute of a 2-0 victory over Everton. At 21 years and 78 days old, the £20m signing officially shattered a 21-year club record set on 7 May 2005, while helping Chelsea secure their first Premier League clean sheet since January 2026.

Arsenal backed as Premier League title favourites

Arsenal have been backed as Premier League title favourites by former defender Jamie Carragher, who praised Mikel Arteta's rock-solid defensive system. This bold claim was immediately backed up by a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, allowing the Gunners to close the gap on leaders Manchester City to just three points.