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• 'It will be a tricky game' - Maresca on Norwich test

  17-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca says he expects a "tricky game" against Championship side Norwich City in the Carabao Cup on Thursday evening, and has hinted at rotating his starting XI."We prepare all the games trying to win and trying to compete to win the competition," he said. "Then, at the end, we see if we are able to win or not."For sure, the game will be a tricky game because the one-off games are the difficult ones. We are going to try to win the game and then we will se
  
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• Manchester United manager addresses future of 15-year-old Real Madrid target: ‘The situation is what it is’

  17-09-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United manager addresses future of 15-year-old Real Madrid target: ‘The situation is what it is’Michael Carrick has urged caution over the situation surrounding Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel, with the 15-year-old’s future at Old Trafford becoming increasingly uncertain, with Real Madrid firmly in contention.Gabriel has attracted significant attention after his representatives told United that the teenager wants to leave the club immediately. Real Madrid
  
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• Liverpool injury latest: Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and more

  17-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool injury latest: Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni and moreLiverpool Injury News: Ekitike, Chiesa, Bradley and Leoni Return TimelinesLiverpool’s injury list is finally shortening, and that matters. Andoni Iraola needs continuity, repetition and a stable core if this rebuild is going to move at proper speed. Getting one centre-back back for 45 minutes against Spurs was a start. After a muscle injury at the beginning of pre-season, and after being out since July, he returned to the starti
  
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• Rivalries renewed: The derby clashes back this season

  17-09-2026 15:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Den and Molineux will play host to eagerly-awaited derbies this weekend [Getty Images]While much of the nation was still agonising over England's tepid World Cup group stage stalemate with Ghana, the 2026-27 EFL fixtures were released 84 days ago.It's a magical day of the year for many of us, 35 weekends stretch before you on a blank canvas.For most of us, 95.65% of those fixtures are fillers on the calendar; something to look forward to, sure - the first home game, your birthday weekend, th
  
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• Xabi Alonso refuses to guarantee Moises Caicedo for Chelsea’s Brentford clash

  17-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso refuses to guarantee Moises Caicedo for Chelsea’s Brentford clashXabi Alonso has delivered an update on Moises Caicedo’s availability for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Friday.Caicedo has been nursing a recurring calf injury since the start of the season. He has featured in one game across all competitions.Alonso had hinted before last weekend’s clash with Hull City that the Ecuador international could return to
  
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• Gasperini: ‘I’d hoped for this Roma start, I didn’t expect it, we deserve Real Madrid test’

  17-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘I’d hoped for this Roma start, I didn’t expect it, we deserve Real Madrid test’Gian Piero Gasperini says that he had ‘hoped’ that Roma would start the 2026-27 season in the way that they have done more so than he ‘expected’ it, but says that his players deserve the opportunity to test themselves against Real Madrid and against Inter as one of the leaders of the Serie A table.Gasperini reflects on Roma’s perfect Serie A start and l
  
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• Dembele refuses to be drawn into “chosen one” debate with Mbappe

  17-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dembele refuses to be drawn into “chosen one” debate with MbappeBallon d’Or campaigning is reaching new levels right now, with the top competitors responding to each other in the media.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.It’s Ballon d’Or season, and at PSG that means players past and present making their case.There’s been some back and forth between
  
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• Lens new manager Yannick Cahuzac considers himself ‘a number one in the making’

  17-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lens new manager Yannick Cahuzac considers himself ‘a number one in the making’As he himself admits, Yannick Cahuzac has experienced the last few days “with great intensity”. Promoted to head coach of RC Lens following Dino Toppmöller’s surprise departure, the former midfielder attended a press conference on Thursday on the eve of the big match against AS Monaco. His first in the role of head coach.It is a role that Cahuzac knows he will have to learn on the jo
  
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• Ex-Exeter, Palace and Watford keeper Miller dies

  17-09-2026 15:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kevin Miller played 252 games for Exeter City in two spells, before returning as part of the coaching staff [Shutterstock]Former Exeter City, Crystal Palace, Barnsley and Watford goalkeeper Kevin Miller has died aged 57.Miller, who had been working as Wigan Athletic‘s goalkeeping coach, passed away unexpectedly overnight on Tuesday. He moved to the Latics over the summer to re-unite with former Exeter boss Gary Caldwell having stepped down as the Devon side's goalkeeping coach in June.He a
  
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• The Champions League cloud that casts a long, dark shadow

  17-09-2026 15:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]More than a year on from one of their most embarrassing European exits, Celtic arestruggling to escape from a groundhog day entirely of their own making.Amid buzz phrases like "learning lessons" and "wake-up calls" following last weekend's derby drubbing at Ibrox, an interesting yet awkward question emerges:have Celtic learned anything at all from last year's costly mistakes?Going out of the Champions League to Kairat Almaty cast a cloud over huge swathes of last season.Celtic only emerged
  
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• Valakari on Gray departure, being linked with Hibs & Falkirk 'focus'

  17-09-2026 15:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Scottish Premiership visit of Falkirk.Here are the main points:On Hibs head coach David Gray becoming the first Premiership managerial casualty of the season, Valakari says: "He is my colleague and of course I feel for my colleague", adding it shows "the ruthlessness of this business".When asked about being among the early names linked with the Easter Road job, the Saints boss says when there is a vacancy so
  
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• How to watch Bournemouth vs Liverpool: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  17-09-2026 15:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bournemouth host Liverpool on Sunday as Andoni Iraola returns to the Vitality Stadium. Last season Iraola led Bournemouth to Europa League qualification and their first-ever European campaign. But left for Liverpool over the summer. Still, he will get a warm reception from the Cherries faithful who will taste their first-ever European game away at Real Sociedad on Thursday. Marco Rose's Bournemouth haven't won in the league this season and have developed a nasty habit of chucking away points fro
  
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• 'We need the fans more than ever' - Henderson's plea

  17-09-2026 15:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Goalkeeper Dean Henderson says Crystal Palace fans deserve the current period of success "more than anyone", but believes there is a need to "park the negativity".The 29-year-old, who has signed a new, long-term contract until 2030, has made 119 appearances for the Eagles since arriving from Manchester United in August 2023.Henderson has also lifted the FA Cup and worn the captain's armband in the Conference League during his time at Selhurst Park."When we talk about that day out a
  
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• Jakirovic on team news, expectations and international break

  17-09-2026 15:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Newcastle at St James' Park (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Nobel Mendy will not feature because of concussion protocols, but "everything is fine" and he is "good". Matt Targett is a doubt after twisting his ankle. Hidemasa Morita is still out and Jakirovic said the "plan is he will join us after the first week of the international break". The Tigers b
  
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• Arsenal confirm signing of Liverpool youth striker

  17-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal confirm signing of Liverpool youth strikerArsenal have confirmed the transfer of Liverpool youth striker Vincent Joseph, with the player signing a scholarship agreement to play in north London.Photo via Arsenal Academy on InstagramArsenal have officially announced the signing of Vincent Joseph, following the young striker’s decision to run down his contract with former club Liverpool.The club report that Joseph is joining as part of Arsenal’s first-year scholarship intake for
  
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• Walker 'desperate' to end Burnley's winless woe

  17-09-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Burnley defender Kyle Walker said he has "never wanted a victory as much" as against Derby County on Saturday, as Clarets aim to turn around their sorry start to the season.Bottom of the Championship and without a victory inside 90 minutes this term, Burnley's winless run stretches to February and 22 games - including a run of 13 games at the tail end of a 2025-26 campaign where they were relegated from the Premier League.Walker, who won 17 trophies with Manchester City prior to his move to Turf
  
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• Barcelona confirm Joan Garcia diagnosis after injury scare against Racing Club

  17-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona confirm Joan Garcia diagnosis after injury scare against Racing ClubBarcelona have avoided the injury outcome they feared when Joan Garcia failed to return for the second half against Racing Santander.The goalkeeper underwent medical tests on Thursday after being replaced at the interval of Barça’s 7-2 victory. The results have ruled out a major injury, with the problem limited to mild discomfort in his right knee.Barcelona confirmed the diagnosis in an official state
  
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• Concerns about Arsenal 24yo’s social media purge played down

  17-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Concerns about Arsenal 24yo’s social media purge played downArsenal winger Noni Madueke has removed his photos from his Instagram profile, but there’s reportedly nothing to worry about.Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty ImagesNoni Madueke made a significant alteration to his Instagram profile this week, either deleting or hiding all of his posts. The winger didn’t remove the Arsenal tag in his bio, but there was understandably some discussion about the photo removal by fans on soci
  
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• Klopp wants to 'reclaim' flag amid German elections

  17-09-2026 15:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp was Liverpool manager from 2015 to 2024 [Getty Images]New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right election victory.The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party won 43.8% of the vote in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, falling just short of securing an absolute majority in the regional parliament.The anti-immigration party also expects strong results in elections on Sunday in Berlin and Meck
  
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• Ex-Arsenal captain says only one thing can stop Max Dowman’s rise to superstardom

  17-09-2026 15:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman is the only one who can stop himself from becoming a superstar, according to former Arsenal captain David O’Leary.The 16-year-old attracted attention this week after scoring twice in Arsenal’s 4-2 Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich.That game stands as Dowman’s only appearance of the season so far, with Mikel Arteta’s Premier League champions recording seven wins from seven games in a formidable start to their campaign.Dowman will hope to feature in Saturday&rsquo
  
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• Klopp confirms Tresoldi has not yet made final decision on Italy: ‘It’s not easy’

  17-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Klopp confirms Tresoldi has not yet made final decision on Italy: ‘It’s not easy’Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi has not yet decided whether to represent Italy or Germany at senior international level, as reports on Thursday indicate that he is set to continue with the Germany U21s for the time being.Tresoldi expected to turn down Italy to continue with Germany U21sTresoldi, 22, was born and raised in Cagliari to Italian parents, but moved to
  
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• Big boost: Injured Real Madrid star enters final stage of recovery; starts training with the ball

  17-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Big boost: Injured Real Madrid star enters final stage of recovery; starts training with the ballEder Militao has taken another step towards returning to the Real Madrid squad after finally getting back to work with the ball.As reported by Diego Mengual, the Brazilian centre-back took part in ball work at Real Madrid City on Thursday as his rehabilitation from a serious injury moved into its final phase. As such, he remains some way from competitive action, but the latest development gives
  
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• 🎧 Another serious injury setback for Derby

  17-09-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A new episode of BBC Radio Derby's Rams Weekly podcast is now available.Malcolm Christie, Ed Dawes and Amelia Warren discuss all the latest Derby County news, including goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterstrom's injury following defeat to Birmingham City.Listen above or on BBC Sounds here - and don't forget to subscribe to get each episode into your My Sounds feed.[BBC]Latest Derby County news, analysis and fan views
  
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• Liverpool star set to return from injury this month

  17-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star set to return from injury this monthFederico Chiesa Return Date Revealed as Liverpool Forward Targets ComebackFederico Chiesa is reportedly targeting a return to Liverpool training before the end of September, offering Andoni Iraola another attacking option as the new head coach continues to shape his squad.According to the Daily Mail, the Italian hopes to resume training in late September following a muscle problem. Chiesa has yet to feature this season after initially suffering
  
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• Gasperini on Roma’s ambitions amid title race with Inter: “Our goal is to improve day by day.”

  17-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini on Roma’s ambitions amid title race with Inter: “Our goal is to improve day by day.”A few days before Roma-Inter, Gian Piero Gasperini gave a long exclusive interview to Sky Sport.“I was hoping we’d get off to a good start. We were convinced that we had a good run-in behind us, and a team that started with an advantage compared to the beginning of last season: we have been together longer, we know each other better, we have already assimilated many things.
  
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• 'A weird and concerning period for the Blades'

  17-09-2026 14:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]As the full-time whistle blew and Sheffield United stumbled out of the League Cup at the hands of fourth-tier Fleetwood Town, something very different was happening 139 miles to the east.Roared on by nearly 45,000 fans at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland were winning 1-0 against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. A victorious return to Europe for Regis Le Bris' side after a 53-year wait.481 days ago the two teams met at Wembley in the Championship play-off final. The Blades were 1-0 up and 15
  
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• Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games

  17-09-2026 14:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, and "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".Both of the forthcoming Nations League fixtures between the sides are scheduled for neutral venues, with Israel's 'home' game to be played in Hungary on 27 September, and the reverse fixture in Serbia on 4 October.The Football Association of Ireland confirmed its 'home' tie would be played behind closed
  
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• Report: Leeds United forward could be set for January exit

  17-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United forward could be set for January exitLeeds United Weigh Lukas Nmecha Future as January Exit Remains PossibleLeeds United have made an eye-catching start to life back in the Premier League, and the early shape of Daniel Farke’s squad is beginning to come into focus. Some positions look settled, some players have surged forward, and some contract situations now carry real significance. One of the more delicate calls at Elland Road concerns Lukas Nmecha, whose future appe
  
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• Wrexham's Broadhead to miss Wales games with injury

  17-09-2026 14:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wrexham forward Nathan Broadhead made his senior Wales debut in 2023 [Getty Images]Wrexham forward Nathan Broadhead will miss the upcoming international camp with a thigh injury.The 28-year-old was included in Craig Bellamy's 28-man squad for Wales' Nations League A fixtures with Portugal, Norway and the Denmark double header.But he will now withdraw from the squad due to an issue sustained in training, meaning he will also miss Wrexham's Championship fixture with Southampton on Saturday (15:00
  
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• How to watch Fulham vs Manchester United live: Stream, TV channel, team news, prediction

  17-09-2026 14:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Under-pressure Manchester United head to Fulham on Sunday after a really poor start to the season for Michael Carrick's side. They lost the Manchester Derby last weekend at home after playing up a player for over an hour of the game — albeit the defeat did come courtesy of a controversial Man City goal — and then chucked away a 2-0 lead at home to Brighton in the League Cup on Wednesday to lose 3-2. It's early in the season but a summer of neglecting the defensive reinforcements need
  
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