Bbc football: Football and transfer news

Football and transfer news latest, EFL reaction and Premier League build-up as pre-season fixtures come to an end. All the latest transfer news, football updates and build-up to Wednesday's crucial Champions League fixtures. In a thrilling Premier League season filled with intense competition, the race for the final Champions League spots has reached a pivotal stage. With five teams – Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Nottingham Forest – separated by just one point, the battle for European qualification has fans on the edge of their seats. The latest results have seen Arsenal secure their place in next season’s Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Newcastle. All the latest football news and reaction as Liverpool pull further clear in the Premier League title race as Arsenal are held by Nottingham Forest.