The champions had spent huge sums in the summer, twice breaking the British-transfer record, and wasted no time in introducing their new players. ‌Slot named more than £200million of new talent in their starting side with Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez occupying the two full-backs berths. ‌The Frenchman would score in the first-half against Bournemouth, backing up the goal he had scored in the Community Shield. "I'd have kept the midfield three at the start of the season, that style, and bought Wirtz on when games were opening up. Article continues belowCatch action from the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women’s FA Cup all on TNT Sports and discovery+.

Source: Daily Mirror February 20, 2026 18:53 UTC