Premier League buildup, transfers and João Pedro signs new Chelsea deal – matchday live

<p>⚽ News and buildup as the Premier League returns <br>⚽ <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/21/arsenal-coventry-premier-league-match-report">Arsenal sweep Coventry aside</a><strong> </strong>| <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/fixtures">Fixtures</a> | <a href="mailto:matchday.live@theguardian.com">Get in touch</a></p><p>On the topic of signings. Mikel Arteta said he was ‘really happy’ with the squad he’s got at The Emirates, but there’s still talk around whether Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez could be on the way.</p><p>Tell you what’s a fun rabbit hole to get lost in. This interactive tool from the team here that has every single transfer listed from all of Europe’s top five leagues.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2026/aug/22/premier-league-buildup-transfers-and-hull-v-manchester-united-early-news-matchday-live">Continue reading...</a>