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• 'Problems run deeper' - Coady on Leicester crisis

  08-09-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Conor Coady made 43 appearances in all competitions for Leicester City, scoring two goals [Getty Images]Former Leicester City defender Conor Coady believes the problems at his old club "have got to run deeper" than the manager and players after their difficult start to life in League One.The former England international revealed he could feel the decline during his two-season spell in the East Midlands.Leicester are 18th with five points from their opening five matches and were beaten 4-0 at hom
  
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• UCL Predictions: Where Inter, Roma, Como and Napoli could finish in 2026-27

  08-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UCL Predictions: Where Inter, Roma, Como and Napoli could finish in 2026-27According to the latest predictions from the Opta Super Computer, Inter are looking at a potential quarter-final finish in the 2026-27 Champions League and Roma, Napoli and Como are expected to make it through the league phase. Take a look at the latest predictions below!The 2026-27 Champions League campaign gets underway on Tuesday evening, including a blockbuster clash between Jose Mourinho and his 15-time winners Real
  
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• Arsenal set for triple injury boost ahead of Napoli clash

  08-09-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal set for triple injury boost ahead of Napoli clashArsenal Injury Update Before Napoli as Timber, Saliba and Bruno Guimaraes Near Key CallsArsenal beat Chelsea 2-1, came from behind, kept momentum and moved on quickly. That is the easy part. The harder part for Mikel Arteta is managing a squad that already has enough fitness concerns to shape team selection for the opening Champions League tie against Napoli.The immediate mood is positive. Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard delivered the goal
  
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• Official: Real Madrid squad for the UCL game against Inter Milan

  08-09-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official: Real Madrid squad for the UCL game against Inter MilanThe disappointing loss to Real Betis in their last league game significantly dampened the mood at Real Madrid, who had otherwise had a very encouraging start to the new season. However, they have a very good chance to put things right as they return to their favorite competition, the UEFA Champions League, with a match against one of the strongest sides in Europe, Inter Milan.There is no doubt that this will be a significant test fo
  
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• Totti: “Roma and Inter will be fighting for the title.”

  08-09-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Totti: “Roma and Inter will be fighting for the title.”Roma is in, but Francesco Totti prefers not to rush things. The former Giallorossi captain, now an advisor for Maxima Roma, spoke to Rai Sport on the sidelines of the presentation of the capital’s basketball team, also focusing on the title race. Regarding the potential battle for first place, Totti names two teams but postpones any decision: “Roma and Inter are the candidates for the title, we’re not saying any
  
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• Tottenham's spending means they 'should be better'

  08-09-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club has been discussing Tottenham's start to the season, with Chris Sutton asking when boss Roberto de Zerbi is going to "take responsibility" for results against a background of the amount of money spent.Spurs are in the bottom three having picked up just one point from their opening three league games, and are yet to score a goal in the competition - though they did put five past Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup second round."I've not seen those comments if
  
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• Pick of the stats: Charlton Athletic v Queens Park Rangers

  08-09-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  There's a tasty London derby in the offing on Wednesday (20:00 BST) as Charlton welcome QPR across town.After 10 points from their opening four games, the Addicks saw their unbeaten start brought to a shuddering halt as they were humbled 4-0 at Stoke on Saturday.The goal difference hit saw them slip to sixth, below the third-placed Hoops, who saw their own unbeaten run ended by a 1-0 defeat to Middlesbrough last time out.Charlton have lost just one of their past 11 home league games against QPR
  
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• Man Utd fans group call for derby-day ticket protest

  08-09-2026 12:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The 1958 Manchester United fans' group is organising a protest ahead of Sunday's derby clash with Manchester City in protest at the club's handing of its ticket touting crackdown.United identified numerous instances of what they felt was ticket touting and in July placed restrictions on a large number of accounts and demanded details for why single devices were being used for multiple accounts, amid a threat of them being withdrawn.The club subsequently admitted to the Fans Forum t
  
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• ‘If it’s the Champions League, that would be incredible – Paris FC’s Maxime Lopez sets sights on European qualification

  08-09-2026 12:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘If it’s the Champions League, that would be incredible – Paris FC’s Maxime Lopez sets sights on European qualificationParis FC had an underwhelming opening day to the Ligue 1 season, drawing 0-0 away to newly promoted ESTAC Troyes. However, they have won their last two, scoring three goals in each, beating OGC Nice (3-0) and then, more impressively, Olympique de Marseille at the Vélodrome on Sunday (2-3). Last season, the club, in their first season back in the to
  
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• McLeish on showing bravery, Ibrox trip & Phillips injury

  08-09-2026 12:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]St Mirren manager Craig McLeish has addressed the media before Wednesday evening's Scottish Premiership trip to face Rangers.Here are the main points.McLeish, who was appointed permanent Buddies boss in June, is "not surprised it's come together so quickly" after his picked up 10 points in August."I get that from the outside it might look like that," McLeish adds. "There's an internal belief about what we're doing and the work we can do on the pitch."He expects "tough moments throughout the
  
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• 'Arsenal look top' - Coady

  08-09-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "I thought Arsenal were fluid last season, but I feel like they are actually more fluid this season," says former England defender Conor Coady.The reigning Premier League champions have taken three wins and conceded just one goal in their opening three league games of the season."Arsenal look the most ready I've seen them in a long time at this stage of a season," Coady told BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "Usually, at this stage, teams are still getting up to speed and there are a few fla
  
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• 📜 Mourinho's squad for Inter: Tchouameni in, Guler and Bernardo out

  08-09-2026 12:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📜 Mourinho's squad for Inter: Tchouameni in, Guler and Bernardo outReal Madrid will face Inter tonight in the opening of the Champions League.
  For the match, these are the players selected by José Mourinho...Real Madrid squad listLunin, Asencio, Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy (not registered), Camavinga (suspended), Arda Guler (suspended), Bernardo Silva (suspended), and Rodrygo are out of the squad.Tchouameni, Thiago Pitarch, and Endrick return.This article was translated into Engli
  
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• Vinicius Junior makes bold Real Madrid promise ahead of Champions League opener

  08-09-2026 12:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vinicius Junior makes bold Real Madrid promise ahead of Champions League openerAfter suffering a disappointing loss to Real Betis in their last La Liga game, Real Madrid are returning to their favorite competition, i.e., the UEFA Champions League, today, on Tuesday. The Merengues will be facing Inter Milan in the opening match of the competition, and would naturally be looking to start their campaign with a win.To win this game, and the entire competition, Los Blancos would need their superstars
  
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• 💣 James Rodríguez is close to joining Italy's second division!

  08-09-2026 12:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 James Rodríguez is close to joining Italy's second division!The former Real Madrid player is close to Serie B: Avellino are betting on the attacking midfielder’s international experience in their push for promotionJames Rodríguez’s future could lie in Italy’s Serie B. According to MARCA, the Colombian playmaker is in advanced talks with Avellino, the club coached by Alessandro Nesta. The player, currently without a team, is said to be in direct contact w
  
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• Man Utd agree multi-million pound shirt sleeve deal with SumUp

  08-09-2026 12:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester United have announced a multi-million pound, multi-year shirt sleeve sponsorship deal with British financial technology company SumUp.United had been without a sleeve sponsor since the four-year partnership with DXC Technology came to an end in the summer.The SumUp branding will be seen for the first time on Thursday, when United return to the Champions League with an Old Trafford encounter with Azerbaijan champions Sabah. It will be worn by the club's men's, women's and
  
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• Como extend contract of women’s team star Picchi after breast cancer diagnosis

  08-09-2026 12:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Como extend contract of women’s team star Picchi after breast cancer diagnosisComo have announced that women’s team player Roberta Picchi has been diagnosed with breast cancer and that the club have decided to extend the striker’s contract for another year to support her through her recovery.Como hand contract extension to women’s team striker diagnosed with breast cancerComo forward Picchi is expected to begin treatment in the coming days following a diagnosis of breast
  
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• Pick of the stats: Derby County v West Bromwich Albion

  08-09-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby will seek to kick-start their season as they welcome fast-starting West Bromwich Albion to Pride Park on Wednesday (19:45 BST).The Rams have lost three of their opening five games and are among the early basement-dwellers, while they are yet to win at home in three attempts in league and cup this season.West Brom are among the pace-setters, a point behind leaders Swansea, after picking up 10 points from their opening five matches, though seven of those came in their three home gamesDerby h
  
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• Le Bris hints Fofana and Methalie could start in Carabao Cup

  08-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sunderland winger Malick Fofana and left-back Dayann Methalie could make their starting debuts against Hull City in Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie.Deadline-day signing Fofana came off the bench in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Brentford and played a role in Enzo le Fee's equaliser."It's a good opportunity to give minutes in a competitive game, which is very positive," said manager Regis le Bris. "Dayan [Methalie] should start, probably Malick [Fofana] as well, but we'll see."It's m
  
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• 'The aim is to keep evolving'

  08-09-2026 12:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]As football fans, we can be accused of being overly optimistic from time to time.Perhaps there were some who, after an opening three wins and a creditable 1-1 draw at West Bromwich Albion, had designs on promotion or the play-offs.I've always maintained that 60 points is a realistic target - aiming for seven points from each batch of five games would actually exceed that figure. So to have obtained 10 points from the opening five matches is extremely commendable.Yes, the perfo
  
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• Millwall's Metcalfe & Bolton's Sheehan win appeals

  08-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Millwall midfielder Jenson Metcalfe and Bolton counterpart Josh Sheehan have had their red cards from Saturday's Championship meeting between the sides overturned on appeal.The pair were dismissed after clashing late on in Millwall's 4-0 win over the Trotters which led to a melee involving players from both teams.However, both clubs have been successful in appealing against three-match bans on the grounds of wrongful dismissal and both players will be available immediately for sele
  
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• Former ref explains Arsenal-Chelsea red-card decision

  08-09-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former ref explains Arsenal-Chelsea red-card decisionDermot Gallagher has backed the referee’s decision not to send off Gabriel Magalhaes for a kick to Emi Martinez’s head, explaining that the defender got the ball.Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesArsenal won 2-1 against Chelsea on Sunday, but some Chelsea fans were incensed by what they believed to be a red-card offence ignored by the referee.Gabriel Magalhaes and Emi Martinez were among a throng of players on the floor attempting t
  
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• 'It just can't be happening' - fan on Balogun transfer

  08-09-2026 12:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton fan Sarah Halpen has criticised the club's hierarchy for being "reactive" rather than "proactive" in the summer transfer window.The Toffees' business, which saw a £40m deal for forward Folarin Balogun collapse late on deadline day, has left manager David Moyes with just 18 senior outfield players until the next transfer window which opens on Friday, 1 January."It just can't be happening," Halpen said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "Beto's departure to Fiorentina has to co
  
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• Filipe Luís confirms Monaco’s continued Erik Lira pursuit

  08-09-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Filipe Luís confirms Monaco’s continued Erik Lira pursuitAS Monaco manager Filipe Luís has said that he will “continue to want Erik Lira in every transfer window”. It comes after the Principality club missed out on the Mexico international this summer.Lira was a target for the Principality club throughout the summer. However, his arrival was always blocked due to there being no non-EU spots in the squad. The expected departure of Folarin Balogun was expected to fr
  
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• Haste ye back to full health, gaffer

  08-09-2026 11:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]This column is usually filled with bad takes, daft footballing opinion and poor attempts at humour, but today I want to be a little more serious.The gaffer, Jim Goodwin, is going through a health issue at present. And for his own and his family's sake, I hope he can return to full health as soon as possible.As a player, Goodwin was never my favourite, in fact, he likely wasn't anyone's favourite. For a start, he was always in the opposition, but I'll concede, he played the game in an honest
  
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• Saints have momentum and confidence for ultimate test

  08-09-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]​It has been an excellent week to be a St Johnstone supporter, even if the heart rate hasn't quite settled yet. If you had offered any Saints fan four points from a four-day stretch taking in a trip to Dens Park and a home clash with Hibs, they'd have bitten your hand off, swallowed it whole and asked for seconds.Let's be honest - if football was performance based, Saints were robbed of all three points against Dundee. A 1-1 draw was solid, but everyone in blue (or yellow) knew we wer
  
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• OneFootball XI for #26 says uai and includes ex-Brazil boss

  08-09-2026 11:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  OneFootball XI for #26 says uai and includes ex-Brazil bossAnother round of the 2026 Brasileirão has come to an end!That means it’s time for the OneFootball Team of the Week for Matchday 26!Samuel Lino, flying high at Flamengo, leads the line in our team, which has a strong Minas Gerais presence and is managed by a former Brazil head coach!Check it out below!Did you like it? Leave your opinion in the comments!Featured photo: OneFootballThis article was translated into English by Art
  
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• Xabi Alonso makes Moises Caicedo injury admission after Arsenal defeat

  08-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso makes Moises Caicedo injury admission after Arsenal defeatChelsea Injury News: Moises Caicedo, Marco Palestra and Jordan Henderson LatestChelsea have a midfield problem, and it is not hard to see why. Moises Caicedo missed the 2-1 defeat to Arsenal after failing a late fitness test, leaving Xabi Alonso without his main ball-winner in a game that demanded control, aggression and legs in central areas. He had none of it for long enough, and Chelsea paid for that.Caicedo’s start t
  
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• Opposition Report: What to expect from Atletico Madrid against Liverpool

  08-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Opposition Report: What to expect from Atletico Madrid against LiverpoolLiverpool vs Atletico Madrid: Threats, Tensions and the Test Waiting at AnfieldThere is history here, and not the cosy kind. Liverpool and Atletico Madrid have crossed paths often enough for the edge to remain sharp, for the memories to come back quickly, and for everyone inside Anfield to understand what sort of night this could become.Atletico arrive for the opening of Liverpool’s Champions League campaign with Diego
  
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• Napoli without McTominay and five other key first team stars ahead of Arsenal clash

  08-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli without McTominay and five other key first team stars ahead of Arsenal clashNapoli will have to do without Scott McTominay for their first Champions League match of the 2026-27 season at home against Arsenal on Wednesday evening, but according to the latest updates on Tuesday morning, Massimiliano Allegri has two new issues to deal with.Napoli add Anguissa and Neres to list of injury concerns ahead of ArsenalNapoli’s 2026-27 Champions League campaign gets underway with a visit from
  
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• Liverpool agree new £300m shirt sponsor to end 17-year partnership

  08-09-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have agreed a new five-year, £300m shirt sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines for the start of next season. The agreement, which the club believes is the most valuable in Premier League history, ends a 17-year front-of-the-shirt partnership with British multinational bank Standard Chartered. Reports indicate the deal, which will come into effect on 1 June 2027, is worth more than £60m a season, believed to be a similar sum to Man Utd’s current deal with Snapdragon.
  
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