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• 'Gibbs-White is a special player'

  04-09-2026 11:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]There is no doubt former Wolves youngster Morgan Gibbs-White is one of the Premier League's form players this calendar year.He has been directly involved in 20 club goals in 2026 (15 goals, five assists), which is the joint-most of any Premier League player in all competitions - along with Erling Haaland.Yet Gibbs-White has outscored the Manchester City striker, who has 10, with the Forest's star's 13 Premier League goals in 2026 the most of any player.He averages a league goal eve
  
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• Journalist: ‘History will be kind’ to Richard Hughes despite Liverpool struggles

  04-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: ‘History will be kind’ to Richard Hughes despite Liverpool strugglesRichard Hughes Got Liverpool’s Big Moves Right, So Why Is the Squad Still Short?Richard Hughes leaves behind a curious Liverpool legacy. Hundreds of millions have been spent, major names have arrived and a title-winning manager was recruited, yet Lewis Steele believes the departing sporting director has left the squad significantly short.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters,
  
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• ‘We do expect a tough challenge’ – Everton boss Phelan looks ahead to Crystal Palace game

  04-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘We do expect a tough challenge’ – Everton boss Phelan looks ahead to Crystal Palace gameEverton head coach Scott Phelan says that he is expecting a tough test from newly-promoted Crystal Palace this weekend.The Toffees travel to the VBS Community Stadium to face The Eagles on the opening day of the new Barclays Women’s Super League season.Crystal Palace enjoyed some real momentum as they claimed promotion back to the top tier at the end of last season and Phelan is expec
  
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• Real Madrid encouraged by Mourinho’s start as key players return to their best level

  04-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid encouraged by Mourinho’s start as key players return to their best levelJose Mourinho has had a sensational start to life on his return to Real Madrid, with the team securing three wins from three in La Liga.The Portuguese tactician came back this summer with Florentino Perez trusting him to bring trophies back to the Santiago Bernabeu. And, he has started the season on a bright note. According to journalist Carlos Carpio (h/t Defensa Central), inside the club, there is just as
  
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• Dybala and Ndicka pass Roma fitness tests with full session

  04-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala and Ndicka pass Roma fitness tests with full sessionPaulo Dybala and Evan Ndicka both took part in the full Roma training session today, so should be ready to start against Atalanta on Saturday.It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico on Saturday at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 08: Paulo Dybala of AS Roma controls the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Brighton & Hove Albion and AS Roma at American Express Stadium on August 08, 2026 in Brighton
  
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• Hartlepool sign Baggies teenager Deeming on loan

  04-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hartlepool United have completed the loan signing of teenage midfielder Cole Deeming from West Bromwich Albion.Deeming, 19, will be on loan at Pools until 2 January, 2027 and is available for the home match against Woking on Saturday (15:00 BST).He has played once for his parent club and spent last season on loan with Truro City in the National League and then Cheltenham Town in League Two."We're delighted to sign Cole," said Hartlepool head coach Lee Clark."He's someone we've had an eye on for
  
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• Dybala expected to be available for Atalanta

  04-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala expected to be available for AtalantaGood news for Roma on the eve of their match against Atalanta. Paulo Dybala trained regularly with the group in today’s session, thus increasing his chances of being called up and playing in tomorrow night’s match at the Stadio Olimpico.The Argentine striker, who was reported to be suffering from fatigue yesterday, responded positively to today’s session. His condition will, however, be monitored until the last minute: as reported by
  
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• Barcelona become world’s second-most valuable football club with $7.5 billion valuation

  04-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona become world’s second-most valuable football club with $7.5 billion valuationFC Barcelona have had a summer transfer window to remember, with Deco bringing in players such as Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Rodri, Joao Cancelo and Gabriel Jesus.The Catalan club’s financial recovery was obvious this summer, with Barça finally able to spend after the shackles had been removed.Their recovery has received another major endorsement, with the club now ranked as the second-m
  
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• Derby sign Australian goalkeeper Bilokapic

  04-09-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Derby County have signed goalkeeper Nicholas Bilokapic on a one-year deal.The 23-year-old Australian was a free agent having been released by Ipswich Town in the summer after a short-term stint at Portman Road.Bilokapic spent much of the past three years with Peterborough United, for whom he made 61 appearances in all competitions after joining them from Huddersfield Town.Derby say he will "add depth and experience" to the goalkeeping ranks at Pride Park.Find all the latest footbal
  
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• Premier League aim key to Whiteman's Wrexham move

  04-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ben Whiteman says Wrexham's ambition to reach the Premier League was a key driver in his decision to join the club from Preston North End.Ahead of the current campaign, the central midfielder signed a three-year contract with the Red Dragons, who hold the option to extend Whiteman's deal by a further 12 months.The 30-year-old also revealed Ben Sheaf and Ollie Rathbone played a role in his decision to move to the Racecourse Ground."I think it was the ambition of the football club wa
  
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• Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Predicted Lineups

  04-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Predicted LineupsNottingham Forest vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction, team news and lineupsTwo games into the new Premier League season and both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur already have plenty to worry about. Saturday’s meeting at the City Ground offers one of them a chance to change the narrative, although neither arrives with much evidence that a comfortable afternoon is on the cards.Forest at least hav
  
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• Full-back Joseph signs new Leicester deal

  04-09-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Leicester City full-back Jayden Joseph has signed a new deal with the League One club that runs until the summer of 2030.The 20-year-old came through the club's academy after starting out on the books at Manchester City as a youth player.He scored his first goal for the Foxes on his league debut when Leicester opened their League One campaign with a draw at Notts County last month.Before being brought into Leicester's first-team squad under Russell Martin this term, Joseph gained e
  
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• Jander has 'little bit of setback' in recovery from injury

  04-09-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caspar Jander was injured during a pre-season game against Eastleigh [Getty Images]Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert has said midfielder Caspar Jander has suffered a setback that will delay his return to the team.The 23-year-old is yet to play this season, having struggled with a quad injury he sustained early in their first pre-season game against National League side Eastleigh.Last season was his first at Saints after signing from German club FC Nuremberg for £10.4m and he made 43 appe
  
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• Romagnoli: ‘So happy to be with Al-Sadd finally after Lazio problems’

  04-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Romagnoli: ‘So happy to be with Al-Sadd finally after Lazio problems’Alessio Romagnoli has spoken out after finally completing his long-awaited transfer from Lazio to Al-Sadd. ‘We’d been talking for months about this.’The defender had already said goodbye to the fans in January when he thought that the deal had been done, only for it to fall apart at the last minute.LECCE, ITALY – JANUARY 24: Alessio Romagnoli of SS Lazio after the Serie A match between US Lec
  
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• Ipswich vs Liverpool Preview: Reds Must Finally Get Their First Win

  04-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich vs Liverpool Preview: Reds Must Finally Get Their First WinIpswich vs Liverpool – Premier League PreviewDate: Friday, 4th September 2026Venue: Portman RoadKick-off: 20:00 GMTAfter two games of the new Premier League campaign, Liverpool are still searching for their first victory. Two draws have left Andoni Iraola’s side with two points from their opening fixtures. While there have been encouraging signs in the attacking areas, there is an increasing sense that Liverpool need
  
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• Dean says he always applied laws - but which matches did he play games in?

  04-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mike Dean enjoyed a 28-year career as a professional official, stepping down from on-field officiating in 2022 [Getty Images]Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he did not intend to "undermine the integrity of refereeing" after claiming that he used to play mini-games to amuse himself during matches.Dean had told Jamie Vardy's podcast that he would try to go as long as possible without blowing his whistle, or stay standing in the centre circle. "We used to say, 'we'll kick off now. Righ
  
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• Players will come through if good enough - O'Neill

  04-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Celtic manager Martin O'Neill maintains young players will come through at clubs if they "are good enough".An ongoing symposium in Scottish football looking at youth development has led to a summit of clubs and associations in St Andrews in Friday.The Scottish FA are to offer clubs financial incentives to play youngsters while data analysts and Club Brugge recruitment director Guilian Preud'homme presented to those assembled.O'Neill first managed Celtic from 2000-05 and has also managed ext
  
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• Mastantuono: ‘Fiorentina perfect for me, Real Madrid advice and following Batistuta’

  04-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mastantuono: ‘Fiorentina perfect for me, Real Madrid advice and following Batistuta’Franco Mastantuono explains why he realised Fiorentina was ‘perfect’ to flourish on loan from Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s advice, and admiring Paulo Dybala and Gabriel Batistuta.The Argentina international was a sensation when Real Madrid invested €45m to buy him from River Plate in 2025, but with very little opportunity for regular playing time, it was decided to send him out
  
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• Malanda's best position is centre-back - Hellberg

  04-09-2026 18:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg has said he believes Adilson Malanda's strongest position is centre-back.The 24-year-old usually plays in the backline but has been utilised in a defensive midfield role on occasion, including in Boro's 1-1 draw at Burnley on Wednesday.Speaking before Middlesbrough's trip to QPR on Saturday - the second of three away games for the team in six days - Hellberg said Malanda "is the centre-back and that's where I see him".He told BBC Radio Tees: "B
  
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• Mike Dean clarifies comments after secret mini-game admission sparks backlash

  04-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former referee Mike Dean has clarified his comments after an admission that he used to play secret mini-games to amuse himself during matches sparked widespread condemnation. Dean, who took charge of 553 top-flight games during a 22-year officiating career, took to social media to defend himself after he was accused of undermining the integrity of the game as a result of his private jokes, which included seeing how long he could go before blowing his whistle.He did not however apologise for his
  
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• York Knights sign Wakefield full-back Jowitt

  04-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Jowitt has scored four tries in 13 appearances for Wakefield Trinity this season [swpix.com]York Knights have signed Wakefield full-back Max Jowitt on a two-year deal for the 2027 season.The 29-year-old made his Trinity debut in August 2014 aged 17 and has made 188 appearances for the West Yorkshire side to date.He worked under Knights head coach Mark Applegarth at both youth and first team level at Wakefield."I'm buzzing for the opportunity to have a fresh start at a club like York, especia
  
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• Birmingham relishing Man City challenge on WSL return

  04-09-2026 18:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City narrowly missed out on promotion in 2025 before winning the WSL 2 title last season [Getty Images]Birmingham City head coach Amy Merricks says her side will go "toe-to-toe" with Women's Super League champions Manchester City on their return to the top flight.Birmingham clinched the WSL 2 title on the final day of last season to secure promotion and end a four-year stint in the second tier, but have been given a tough assignment on the opening day of the 2026-27 campaign.Merricks'
  
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• Liverpool deliver serious blow, midfielder will have to leave

  04-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool deliver serious blow, midfielder will have to leaveLiverpool have dealt a serious blow to one of their own players. There's no real option here: he'll have to leave the club if he wants regular football.Liverpool confirmed their UEFA Champions League squad this week ahead of their competition kick-off against Atlético Madrid. The Reds sprung a couple of surprises in there, too.Notably, neither Federico Chiesa nor Wataru Endo were included. They cannot play in the competition goi
  
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• Foxes' Stolarczyk out for season with knee injury

  04-09-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jakub Stolarczyk made four appearances for Leicester this season [Getty Images]Leicester City goalkeeper Jakub Stolarczyk has been ruled out for the season with a knee injury.The 25-year-old sustained the anterior cruciate ligament injury in a collision in the first minute of the Foxes' victory against Plymouth Argyle on Tuesday.Stolarczyk, a Foxes academy product who established himself as Leicester's first-choice keeper last season, could have surgery as early as next week.Leicester boss Russe
  
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• Why do Tottenham Hotspur not have a stadium sponsor?

  04-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs moved into Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the closing weeks of the 2018-19 season [Getty Images]Since its opening in 2019, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been named as such, with no inclusion of a brand in its title as part of a sponsorship deal.In this season's Premier League, eight of the 20 clubs have a ground that currently has a sponsorship name. These include Arsenal's Emirates Stadium, and Manchester City's Etihad Stadium.When Tottenham's ground first opened in the closing months of th
  
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• Takeover collapse took wind out of sails - Pearce

  04-09-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Owner David Clowes remains committed to bankrolling Derby County's Premier League promotion ambitions despite having been an hour away from selling the club, says Rams chief executive Stephen Pearce.Clowes, a Derbyshire property developer and lifelong Rams fan who took the club out of administration in the summer of 2022, was poised to hand over ownership of the Championship side to Saudi Arabia government official Turki Al-Sheikh in August.Despite an agreement being reached, and the deal being
  
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• Gabriel Jesus joins Barcelona after Arsenal struggles

  04-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gabriel Jesus joins Barcelona after Arsenal strugglesGabriel Jesus completed his move from Arsenal to Barcelona on Tuesday, and the Brazilian confirmed at his presentation that he accepted a significant salary reduction to get the transfer done. ESPN report that the two clubs agreed a deal worth up to €15 million (£12.85m), including a sell-on fee, with Jesus signing a three-year contract at Camp Nou.Why the Barcelona deal came togetherThe move developed quickly over the weekend after
  
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• Juventus team news: Woltemade trains with group as McKennie sits out

  04-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus team news: Woltemade trains with group as McKennie sits outNick Woltemade has taken another step towards making his Juventus debut after training with his new teammates for the first time ahead of Sunday’s Serie A clash with Milan.The Germany international completed the entire session with the group at Continassa on Friday, giving head coach Luciano Spalletti a positive indication regarding his physical condition, as per TuttoSport.Woltemade only arrived in Turin during the summer
  
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• Andoni Iraola might have found a right-back solution after Premier League squad announcement

  04-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola might have found a right-back solution after Premier League squad announcementLiverpool Right-Back Problem Could Push Isaac Mabaya Into Andoni Iraola PlansLiverpool have a right-back issue, and there is no point dressing it up. Two games into the season, the position already looks unstable, the depth looks thin, and the solutions look improvised.That is why Isaac Mabaya suddenly matters.Jeremie Frimpong is the current starter on the right of Andoni Iraola’s defence. He may im
  
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• Julián Álvarez returns: Simeone's squad for Athletic v Atlético

  04-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Julián Álvarez returns: Simeone's squad for Athletic v AtléticoAtlético de Madrid face Athletic Club this Saturday, and they will do so with Julián Álvarez.
  The squad includes the return of Julián Álvarez and the inclusion of the latest signing: Jonathan David.Meanwhile, Sorloth and Obed Vargas are Simeone’s only absentees.Los Rojiblancos will head to San Mamés with a record of two wins (vs Málaga and Sevilla) and one dr
  
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