The Final Score

The Final Score

From the English Premier League to the World Cup, from Wimbledon to the Australian Open, The Final Score not only gives all the latest sports news, but tackles the sports issues that really matter to Singaporeans. The segment promises to provide the definitive take on the most relevant and controversial sports issues of the day. Each episode will be topical, insightful, opinionated, occasionally funny, but always fair and entertaining - with listeners encouraged to share their views - as we come together for the banter and to share our nation’s passion for sport. Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 7.10am for The Final Score.

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August 23, 2026 9 mins

The opening weekend of the 26/27 English Premier League season delivered in a BIG way - with BIG wins, BIG defeats and BIG surprises! While Arsenal and City set the pace, United and Spurs flattered to deceive while Liverpool left it late to rescue a point. We unpack all the drama, and discuss all the talking points.

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Arsenal finally got their hands on the Premier League trophy - so naturally, the next question is: can the reigning champions do it again? Bruno Guimarães has arrived, the squad is stacked, but will a dominant window equate to domestic dominance? 

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With the departures of Pep Guardiola and Rodri it looks like the end of an era at Manchester City. So will Enzo Maresca be able to build onn their position as a domestic and continental superpower?

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There’s a different feeling around Manchester United this time. Michael Carrick has brought calm to Old Trafford, secured Champions League football and earned the backing of the club and supporters. Now he faces his biggest test yet - proving United can maintain that momentum over a full season while juggling Europe, domestic competition and the weight of expectation?

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Winning the Europa League was supposed to be another step forward for Aston Villa. Instead, the summer has brought significant change, with key players and coaches leaving. Unai Emery remains at the heart of the project, but can he keep Villa progressing and deliver something they have never managed before - consecutive Champions League qualifications?

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Arsenal have made an early statement, brushing aside Manchester City to lift the Community Shield. Mikel Arteta’s side look ready to build on last season’s success, while City face a very different challenge as they begin life without Pep Guardiola. Is this a sign of a changing of the guard in English football?

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After one of their weakest title defences in recent memory, Liverpool enter a new era under Andoni Iraola. With Mohamed Salah gone, the attack needs a new spark, while the defence requires strengthening around 35-year old Virgil van Dijk. But with a relatively quiet transfer window, could this be a season of transition at Anfield?

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Two managers, two caretaker spells and a season of struggle - Chelsea were desperate for a reset. Enter Xabi Alonso, an elite coach with plenty to prove. Enter Jordan Henderson, an experienced trophy winning leader. Enter Danny Welbeck, a fox in the box who has flourished with age. Now with a talented squad of senior pros and youguns, no European football and a renewed belief, can the Blues finally deliver on their promise?

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Head coach, gone. Club captain, gone. Midfield dynamo, gone. Flying winger, gone. The promise of big spending to compete with the big boys, gone. That's the story of Newcastle's off-season thus far...and the brand new campaign is a matter of weeks away. Will the Magpies flourish or fail in the face of adversity?

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Tottenham have survived relegation by the skin of their teeth in the last two Premier League seasons - finishing 17th. But their transfer business this summer suggests they have no intention of repeating those antics - with an outlay of close to $200 million on their midfield alone. Under the enigmatic Roberto de Zerbi, can Spurs make a splash?

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Fandi Ahmad? V Sundramoorthy? Lim Tong Hai? Hariss Harun? Who makes the cut in YOUR all-time Singapore football? 

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Singapore take on Indonesia on 7th August (two days before National Day) with an AFF Championship semifinal spot at stake. All the Lions need is a draw, but with the age-old rivalry brewing, and the Garudas fighting to stay alive - it promises to be a night to remember at Jalan Besar Stadium. Which way will the penny drop?

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Chelsea's moves in the transfer market have got people talking - and not for the usual 'Chelsea' reasons. Infamous for handing out amortised long-term contracts, the Blues seem to have switch tact to make some 'surprise' signings - namely the experienced duo of Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck. Will this be a winning formula for Xabi Alonso and co.?

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Kallang has long struggled to become a vibrant, everyday sports and lifestyle destination. But can a new five-year partnership between the Kallang Group and Deloitte change that? At the heart of the plan is a new app offering interactive experiences, rewards and, potentially, seat-side food ordering, live scores and fan engagement. But is an app enough to bring lasting life back to the precinct?

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UEFA has warned FIFA president Gianni Infantino that his leadership style cannot continue, calling for a major overhaul of the governing body's governance despite FIFA's U-turn on plans to sell stakes in its competitions. Should Infantino pay the ultimate price?

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Another milestone for Shanti Pereira. The sprint queen is through to the Commonwealth Games women's 200m final after a season-best run of 22.81 seconds - making history as the first Singaporean sprinter to qualify for an individual final.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/spores-shanti-pereira-qualifies-for-200m-final-at-the-commonwealth-games-for-the-first-time

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Gianni Infantino says he is democratising football. But FIFA’s push to bring private investors into its biggest competitions, including the World Cup, has (unsurprisingly) triggered fierce backlash. Where do you stand?

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Despite clocking a season’s best of 11.24sec in the heats, Singapore's Shanti Pereira stumbled in the 100m semifinals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow - missing out on a place in the finals. But next up, the Lions' sprint queen takes to the track for her pet event that is the 200m race. How will she fare? A nation awaits...

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Points over perfomances, that seems to be the mantra from Lion's head coach Gavin Lee - after Singapore made it 2 wins from 2 despite not hitting top gear. Will that be enough for our Lions to make it all the way in the ASEAN Championshop?

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Just 26 days to the brand new English Premier League season, and a host of clubs have been BUSY in the market already - securing BIG signings to bolster their squads and be ready for the BIG kickoff.  So what does YOUR club need ahead of the new season?

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