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Man City kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a 2-0 win, while Trent Alexander-Arnold made his Real Madrid debut.

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Meanwhile, the Premier League fixtures were revealed this morning, with Manchester United vs Arsenal the standout opening game.

The first match of the 2025/26 campaign takes place at Anfield as Liverpool, who won the title at a canter last season, begin their defence by welcoming Bournemouth on August 15th at 8pm.

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7 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

Trent Alexander-Arnold's debut has ended with Real Madrid losing their long winning streak at the Club World Cup.

Los Blancos had won all of their previous 11 games in the competition, including the previous formats.

But Al Hilal have denied Real victory at a Club World Cup for the first time in 25 years - with their streak dating back to 2000.

It's not an ideal start for new boss Xabi Alonso at all.

And Alexander-Arnold would have hoped to not help set an unwanted first on his first appearance...

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28 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson

Wow, what an ending to Real Madrid's Club World Cup opener!

Goals from Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku get the job done.

It was both of the stars' first City strikes since January after a poor spell in front of goal for the club.

Foden also became the first Englishman to score in multiple editions of the Club World Cup, including all formats.

Pep Guardiola was left raging at full time following Rico Lewis' sending off, which could have spoiled the win.

Lewis will now serve a one-game suspension in the USA.

Phil Foden pounces on a rebound and tucks home an opener for Man City after just one minute and 55 seconds.

That's the fastest goal of the Club World Cup so far.

"I'm working for that, but that doesn't stop me from listening to other clubs."

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Today, 14:48By Connor Andrews

talkSPORT Breakfast have given their take on Arsenal signing Rodrygo.

We understand that the Gunners are genuine contenders for the Real Madrid superstar who is valued at £84million.

Rodrygo endured a tough end to the season and had to contradict reports that he refused to play against Barcelona because he was annoyed about Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe surpassing him.

That could give Arsenal confidence in their pursuit, but Alan Brazil gave a simple answer.

"They need a centre forward!" he said with some venom.

Agbonlahor then gave a more cheeky take.

"He's used to winning things, why would he want to go to Arsenal?" he asked.

"If he's used to winning Champions Leagues why would he leave?"

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Today, 14:27By Jake Lambourne

Manchester City boss has confirmed it was his choice in naming Bernardo Silva as his captain for the 2025/2026 season.

The Citizens manager has scrapped the players' vote in deciding who wears the armband following a disappointing 2024/25 campaign.

It is the first time in nine years at the Etihad that Guardiola has made the decision himself.

Commenting on Silva, the Spaniard said: "For the first time in my career, I decided my captain.

"I didn’t like what happened last season, and I decided this season I will represent the team.
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