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Premier League 2025-26: BALLBB Writers Forecast the Season’s Surprise Contenders

After Nottingham Forest's thrilling near-Champions League surge last term, the 2025-26 season promises another unpredictable narrative. BALLBB writers have cast their predictions, pinpointing which club is poised to shatter expectations and emerge as this season's surprise package. Will a new contender rise from the lower half, or will a mid-table stalwart suddenly breakthrough? The stage is set for another enthralling Premier League rollercoaster!

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August 11, 2025

Chris Burton

Mason Greenwood Incident: Post-Match Scrutiny of Alleged Spitting and Player Confrontation

Mason Greenwood found himself at the center of controversy during a Marseille friendly, accused of spitting at Aston Villa's Amadou Onana. This alleged incident ignited a heated confrontation, drawing in Villa's resilient defender Tyrone Mings

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August 11, 2025

Calum Preston Kelly

Arne Slot speaks out after minute's silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva cut short due to boos from crowd before Liverpool's clash with Crystal Palace

Arne Slot expressed his disappointment after a poignant minute's silence for Diogo Jota and Andre Silva during Liverpool's clash against Crystal Palace at Wembley was sadly disrupted by crowd boos. The manager's reaction highlights the unfortunate turn of events that overshadowed the pre-match tribute

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August 10, 2025

Calum Preston Kelly

Mason Greenwood Scores Seventh Pre-Season Goal; Ex-Man Utd Forward Clashes with Tyrone Mings in Marseille Victory

Mason Greenwood continued his red-hot form in pre-season with another goal in what would be an eventful Aston Villa clash for the ex-Man Utd forward.

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August 10, 2025

Aditya Gokhale

'I didn't like that' – Roberto De Zerbi explains feud with Unai Emery after tensions flared amid Mason Greenwood bust-up during Marseille's friendly with Aston Villa

Roberto De Zerbi has explained his touchline clash with Unai Emery following Marseille's fiery 3-1 friendly win over Aston Villa. The tension boiled over after Mason Greenwood's bust-up with Tyrone Mings, with the OM boss revealing he 'didn't like' Emery complaining about his players.

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August 10, 2025

Chris Burton

Dominic Calvert-Lewin to negotiate Man Utd move himself after sacking agent with ex-Everton striker still available on free transfer

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is aiming to secure a sensational free transfer to Manchester United, reportedly ditching his agent to negotiate directly! The former Everton star is now available, and this move could be a masterstroke.

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August 10, 2025

Tom Ritchie

Mason Greenwood almost has shirt RIPPED OFF in melee during Aston Villa friendly as Tyrone Mings and striker almost come to blows

Tensions flared as Mason Greenwood and Tyrone Mings clashed in a heated melee during Marseille's 3-1 victory over Aston Villa. Greenwood's shirt was almost torn off as the pair came perilously close to blows, igniting a fiery encounter

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August 9, 2025

Tom Ritchie

Everton to land Jack Grealish?! Toffees willing to pay majority of Man City misfit's £300k p/w wages as Merseyside club close in on exiled winger

Everton are willing to pay the majority of Jack Grealish's £300k-per-week wages as they hope to complete a loan move for the Manchester City outcast.

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August 9, 2025

Ritabrata Banerjee

Alexander Isak left furious after being told he will NOT be sold this summer after Newcastle miss out on Benjamin Sesko deal

Alexander Isak has been left furious after learning that Newcastle United are determined to sell him in the summer transfer window. The transfer saga, involving Isak, has been going on since the start of the window as the Swedish striker expressed his desire to leave the Magpies and sign for Liverpool. The Reds even launched a massive bid, which was knocked back by Newcastle.

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August 9, 2025