PRE-SEASON HUB 2020/21
Introduction
Gone are the days of Premier League teams jetting off to China, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia for their pre-season preparations – at least for this pre-season. Here’s hoping things in the world are again on the right side of normal this time next season and I for one will never again take the Premier League Asia Trophy for granted.
In this shortened period between the 2019-20 season ending and the 2020-21 season beginning (consider that Manchester United & Manchester City players will not even be through passport control with their families as they head on holiday whilst Everton, Liverpool and Tottenham commence a stretch of their legs with their first pre-season matches), I will again document the ins and outs and ups and downs of all 20 Premier League teams pre-season on this article as we hurtle towards the new season.
Below is a guide to the matches CONFIRMED so far – there will be more. For instance, as you’ll see, there are clubs who have not yet announced any matches. Seeing as all games will be behind closed doors anyway, I would expect the clubs to be transparent about their matches, not least to let their own supporters know what’s going on and I’ll be there to take advantage.
As is the norm – if you feel comfortable in doing so – please record any and all pre-season news here under the relevant team comment. I’ll round up each day with anything missed relating to line-ups, goals, assists, injuries, playing positions etc.
You’ll find a comment relating to each of the 20 teams below.
25th August
MK Dons 1-4 Arsenal
29th August
Arsenal 1-1 (5-4 pens) Liverpool (Community Shield)
5th September
Arsenal 2-3 Aston Villa
5th September
Arsenal 2-3 Aston Villa
29th August
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Chelsea
5th September
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
29th August
Burnley 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
Burnley 3-0 Tranmere Rovers
1st September
Burnley 0-0 Preston North End
5th September
Burnley 4-1 Heart of Midlothian
Burnley 4-2 Mansfield Town
29th August
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Chelsea
25th August
Crystal Palace 2-1 Oxford United
29th August
Crystal Palace 3-0 Charlton Athletic
1st September
Millwall 0-1 Crystal Palace
5th September
Crystal Palace 1-1 Brondby
22nd August
Blackpool 3-3 Everton
5th September
Everton 2-0 Preston North End
29th August
Fulham 2-2 MK Dons
1st September
Stoke City 3-0 Leeds United
5th September
Leeds United 3-1 Pacos de Ferreira
26th August
Leicester City 2-0 Birmingham City
29th August
Leicester City 0-0 Sheffield Wednesday
5th September
Leicester City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers
22nd August
Liverpool 3-0 Stuttgart
25th August
Red Bull Salzburg 2-2 Liverpool
29th August
Arsenal 1-1 (5-4 pens) Liverpool (Community Shield)
5th September
Liverpool 7-2 Blackpool
25th August
Newcastle United 3-0 Crewe Alexandra
29th August
Barnsley 1-2 Newcastle United
1st September
Middlesbrough 5-1 Newcastle United
5th September
Newcastle United 0-1 Stoke City
25th August
Dundee United 0-1 Sheffield United (abandoned at half time)
28th August
Heart of Midlothian 0-1 Sheffield United
1st September
Sheffield United 2-0 Derby County
4th September
Sheffield United 2-2 Preston North End
Southampton 7-1 Swansea City
22nd August
Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Ipswich Town
28th August
Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 Reading
29th August
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Birmingham City
5th September
Watford 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
28th August
West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Nottingham Forest
5th September
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
25th August
Ipswich Town 1-4 West Ham United
Wycombe Wanderers 1-5 West Ham United
29th August
West Ham United 2-1 Brentford
5th September
West Ham United 3-5 Bournemouth
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ARSENAL
Arsenal v MK Dons
MK Dons 1-4 Arsenal
Match Report:
https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2020-Aug-25/mk-dons-1-4-arsenal-match-report
Leno back in goal, I see. Does this end the dream of Martinez being a viable £4.5 starter?
& what a dream it was, Chipster.
I suppose the CS will confirm the inevitable.
On the subject of Jorge Luis Borges, yesterday evening I watched an incredibly obscure film that he co-scripted – Invasión. Well worth seeking out.
Thanks for the suggestion, Kralin. I’ve not heard of that film.
Arsenal v Liverpool
Arsenal 1-1 Liverpool
(Arsenal won 5-4 on penalties)
Goal
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (assisted by Bukayo Saka)
Match Report:
https://www.arsenal.com/fixture/arsenal/2020-Aug-29/arsenal-liverpool-match-report
Arsenal 2-3 Aston Villa
Goals: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (2)
No report issued.
ASTON VILLA
Arsenal 2-3 Aston Villa
Douglas Luiz
Jacob Ramsey (2)
BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION
Brighton 3-0 Pompey 22 Aug
Media blackout so no more details
This was my main worry horse.
That some clubs keep everything under wraps. If you get more mate you know what to do. :good:
Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 Chelsea
Goal
Gross (penalty, won by Aaron Connolly)
Match Report:
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1792492/report-gross-penalty-snatches-draw
Brighton & Hove Albion 0-0 West Bromwich Albion
Match Report
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/1808801/report-two-albions-but-no-goals-at-the-amex
BURNLEY
Burnley v Tranmere Rovers
Half Time:
Burnley 2-0 Tranmere Rovers
Matej Vydra (assist by Erik Pieters)
Bobby Thomas (assist by Jimmy Dunne)
Full Time:
Burnley 3-0 Tranmere Rovers
Matej Vydra (assist by Erik Pieters)
Bobby Thomas (assist by Jimmy Dunne)
Johan Berg Gudmundsson (assisted by Erik Pieters)
Match reports for both:
https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2020/august/clarets-up-and-running/
Burnley v Shrewsbury Town
Half time:
Burnley 1-2 Shrewsbury Town
Chris Wood penalty.
Burnley v Preston North End
Burnley 0-0 Preston North End
https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2020/september/report-preston-north-end-v-burnley/
Burnley v Mansfield Town
Burnley 4-2 Mansfield Town
Goals:
Josh Brownhill (assisted by Dwight McNeil)
Chris Wood (assisted by Dwight McNeil)
Bobby Thomas (no assist information)
Chris Wood (no assist information)
Match Report
https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2020/september/report-burnley-4-mansfield-town-2/
Burnley v Heart of Midlothian
Burnley 4-1 Heart of Midlothian
Goals:
Jay Rodriguez (penalty, won by Lewis Richardson)
Max Thompson (assisted by James Tarkowski)
Lewis Richardson (assisted by Max Thompson)
Johann Berg Gudmundsson (no assist)
https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2020/september/report-burnley-4-heart-of-midlothian-1/
Burnley 3-0 Maritimo
Goals
Dwight McNeil (assisted by Phil Bardsley)
Chris Wood (assisted by Johann Berg Gudmundsson)
Matej Vydra (assisted by Chris Wood)
Match Report:
https://www.burnleyfootballclub.com/news/2020/september/report-burnley-v-cs-maritimo/
CHELSEA
Brighton & Hove Albion v Chelsea
Werner scored within 4 minutes with CHO assist,
Ziyech is off with a niggle (just sat on the pitch and then gingerly walked off)…..looks more precautionary, but keep an eye.
Brighton & Hove Albion 1-1 CHELSEA
Goal
Timo Werner (assisted by Callum Hudon-Odoi)
Match Report:
https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/08/29/brighton-pre-season-game-report?cardIndex=0-0
CRYSTAL PALACE
Palace v Oxford
No sign of 4.0m Ferguson
No Ferguson here is concerning
Ferguson carrying a knock is why he’s not involved. He is in full training so it’s not serious
Crystal Palace 2-1 Oxford United
Wilfred Zaha
James McArthur
Match Report:
https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2020/august/crystal-palace-v-oxford-united-202021-pre-season-match-report/
Mitchell came on in the 20th minute when McCarthy got a knock…
I’m grasping at straws here aren’t I….
Crystal Palace v Charlton Athletic
Hey guys thk this could be are 4m def Mitchell starts again they have so many injuries
For GW1 think he’s the best bet. Longer term think it’s Ferguson but he’s injured
Ayew scored a brace. Mitchell played 67 minutes and went off with a CS. Scoreline 3-0. Zaha scored the 3rd goal.
Crystal Palace 3-0 Charlton Athletic
Goals
Jordan Ayew (assisted by Wilfried Zaha)
Jordan Ayew
Wilfried Zaha
Match Report:
https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2020/august/report-crystal-palace-v-charlton-athletic-friendly—ezes-first-game/
Millwall v Crystal Palace
Mitchell!
Millwall 0-1 Crystal Palace
Goal: Max Meyer (assisted by Wilfried Zaha)
Match Report:
https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/match-report-millwall-v-crystal-palace-friendly/
Crystal Palace v Brondby
Crystal Palace 1-1 Brondby
Goal: Wilfried Zaha (assisted by Jordan Ayew)
Match Report
https://www.cpfc.co.uk/news/2020/september/match-report-crystal-palace-v-brondby-if-friendly/