Premier League Clubs Begin Preseason Friendlies Across Multiple Countries

The 2025-26 preseason is underway as Premier League teams prepare for the new season, with Arsenal focusing on integrating new signings like Martín Zubimendi and Christian Nørgaard ahead of their opening match against Manchester United. Bournemouth aims to build on their record points tally despite losing key defensive players. Meanwhile, West Ham United U18s gear up for their campaign starting with an away game against Southampton, featuring a largely new squad. The EFL Cup 2025/26 season is set to begin with preliminary rounds in late July, with Premier League clubs joining in stages based on European competition involvement; Newcastle enters as the defending champions. All EFL Cup matches will be broadcast on Sky Sports and its streaming services, offering extensive coverage of the tournament. Additionally, the Leagues Cup continues to grow as a key competition between MLS and Liga MX teams, with no repeat champions so far and recent winners including Columbus Crew and Inter Miami CF.