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• Analysis: Late goal costs Cherries... again

  05-09-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]New Bournemouth boss Marco Rose had just finished giving high fives to his staff on the bench when Newcastle pulled a goal back - scoring 101 seconds after Malick Thiaw's own goal.He could not really be blamed for the gesture given the impressive performance he had coaxed out of his players in the first half.Marco Rose's side had outfoxed and outplayed Newcastle for the majority of the opening period with an intelligent display.They managed a staggering 13 shots in the first half -
  
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• Analysis: Sunderland avoid ruing wasteful first half

  05-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Sunderland looked like they would rue failing to take advantage of their first-half dominance.They have recovered from an opening-weekend defeat by Ipswich to beat Fulham and now pick up this draw.Sunderland had so much of the ball in and around Brentford's area in the opening 45 minutes with 25 touches inside the box.Yet they failed to create many clear-cut chances apart from when Enzo Le Fee rattled the bar.They may argue Daniel Ballard's goal should have stood - and what a finis
  
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• Liverpool may make January move for Sarr - Sunday's gossip

  05-09-2026 22:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool may make another move for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr in January, Tottenham's Richarlison may look to Saudi switch as Trabzonspor transfer fails to materialise and Manchester United continuing to monitor Newcastle United's Lewis Hall.Liverpool will consider making another move to sign Ismaila Sarr from Crystal Palace in January after failing to agree a deal for the 28-year-old Senegal winger before the summer deadline. (Football Insider)Tottenham's wantaway Brazil forward Richar
  
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• Foxes pain and Burnley suffer hangover - Aaron McLean's EFL takeaways

  05-09-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Former Peterborough United and Hull City striker - and Final Score pundit - Aaron McLean gives his five takeaways following Saturday's action in the Championship, League One and League Two.Martin needs time at LeicesterRussell Martin's Leicester are 17th in League One having only won one of their opening five league matches [Getty Images]Questions are already being asked about Russell Martin after Leicester fell to a 4-0 defeat by Oxford United at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are looki
  
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• Analysis: Andrews makes bold changes but Brentford give up lead again

  05-09-2026 22:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Keith Andrews was not shy in making changes at the break and it almost secured Brentford three points.Record signing Ibrahim Sangare has had rave reviews for his performances in their first two Premier League games of the season since joining from Lens but he picked up a booking in the first half and was not at his best.Anthony was one of those half-time substitutes and the former Burnley winger wasted an early chance but showed more attacking threat.Then Yehor Yarmolyuk played a r
  
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• Analysis: Emery's side lack cutting edge

  05-09-2026 22:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa arrived at MKM Stadium still searching for their first shot on target, goal and point of the season - against a defence who were yet to concede this season.So it was perhaps no surprise that Unai Emery's side were unable to find a way past them - but with some better finishing up front, three points could have been theirs.Nicolas Jackson's movement caused problems for the Hull backline and Villa created enough openings while generating an expected goals (xG) of 1.74, co
  
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• Analysis: Tigers continue impressive start

  05-09-2026 22:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Hull entered the third round of fixtures as one of only four Premier League clubs with a 100% record after two games.And Sergej Jakirovic's side had every opportunity to keep that record going against Aston Villa.The majority of Hull's attacks on Saturday went through Mohamed Belloumi on the right wing and he almost gifted a third win from as many matches to the Tigers here with a stunning effort.The Algerian winger, 24, has shown in the opening weeks he has the quality to make an
  
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• Elversberg’s Vincent Wagner comments on sending off and squad’s sensational Bundesliga start

  05-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elversberg’s Vincent Wagner comments on sending off and squad’s sensational Bundesliga startSV Elversberg head coach Vincent Wagner could ultimately afford to smile about a controversial refereeing decision after his newly-promoted side completed a sensational 4-3 comeback win away at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday.Elversberg trailed 3-1 shortly before the hour mark in the first Bundesliga away match in club history. Maurice Krattenmacher pulled one back in the 66th minute
  
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• Copa do Brasil 2026 Quarter Final Recap: Derby Drama As Final Four Confirmed

  05-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Copa do Brasil 2026 Quarter Final Recap: Derby Drama As Final Four ConfirmedThe 2026 Copa do Brasil quarter-final second legs took place this week, with several classics and derby matches as four teams booked their place in the semi-finals.The Copa do Brasil this year is unique, with the final set to be played as a one-off match rather than the usual two-legged home-and-away final, as they try to condense the Brazilian football calendar due to the 2026 World Cup.Atlético Mineiro v Cruzeir
  
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• Analysis: Mitchell and Chilwell mask defensive issues

  05-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]In a week where Crystal Palace said goodbye to Daniel Munoz - their former attack-minded right wing-back who has now joined Nottingham Forest - Tyrick Mitchell and Ben Chilwell showed goals from wing-backs are not disappearing.All three goals showed intent and endeavour to get forward from deep positions, though Fulham's defence was lacking.First, Mitchell was put through on goal by Eddie Nketiah. With his options of passing from the left limited by Fulham's Joachim Andersen, Mitch
  
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• Liverpool have an incredible wonderkid right-back, he is the next Trent

  05-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have an incredible wonderkid right-back, he is the next TrentLiverpool's right-back situation could be solved very soon. It's quite remarkable that well over 12 months after Trent Alexander-Arnold has left the Reds the club are still in the same situation.Three transfer windows have passed and yet Liverpool are still yet to replace the former no.66.It means once again the conversation has shifted to Dominik Szoboszlai playing as a right-back. After the first few games of the campaign u
  
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• Inter new boy Jones: ‘A great match, Chivu is one of us’

  05-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter new boy Jones: ‘A great match, Chivu is one of us’Inter summer arrival Curtis Jones praised the team’s relentless fighting spirit and paid tribute to head coach Cristian Chivu following the Nerazzurri’s dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Napoli at the San Siro on Saturday.The English midfielder came on as a second-half substitute to help turn the tide after Inter fell 2-0 behind, making a immediate impression with his energy in the middle of the park.Speaking to rep
  
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• Everton £65m Exit Leaves David Moyes Facing Huge Call: Should The Toffees Let Him Leave?

  05-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton £65m Exit Leaves David Moyes Facing Huge Call: Should The Toffees Let Him Leave?Everton have emerged from the summer window with a serious squad problem, and Football Insider, relayed by GMS, has reported that David Moyes could consider leaving his post before his contract ends. The report points to a breakdown in his relationship with the club hierarchy, with no renewal talks planned and frustration centred on the way deadline day unfolded.Moyes wanted more attacking cover, yet Ev
  
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• Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach prescribes ‘shock therapy’ after latest defensive collapse

  05-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Borussia Mönchengladbach head coach prescribes ‘shock therapy’ after latest defensive collapseBorussia Mönchengladbach head coach Eugen Polanski struggled to find the words after watching his team surrender a two-goal lead in Saturday’s 4-3 home defeat to newly-promoted SV Elversberg. Gladbach appeared well on their way to securing their first points of the new Bundesliga campaign after Hugo Bolin’s brace and Joe Scally’s second-half goal established a 3-1
  
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• Analysis: Anderson the pass master

  05-09-2026 21:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]This was the first meeting between the two sides in 24 years since they faced each other in the old First Division, and Manchester City came out on top to extend their unbeaten run to 31 games against promoted sides.The full-time statistics from this game will show City as having 78% possession, 15 shots and attempting 800 passes, but they were fortunate to somehow escape with all three points.Enzo Maresca's side needed two late goals to rescue a result in the opening game against
  
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• 🎥😳 What's going on in English football? Pro grabs teen by neck

  05-09-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥😳 What's going on in English football? Pro grabs teen by neckWhat exactly happened in England this afternoon? During the Championship match between Portsmouth FC and Cardiff City, visiting defender Krystian Bielik and a fan got into an altercation.With the home side leading 2–0, the young fan tried to stop Bielik from taking a quick throw-in. Apparently, the Pole did not take kindly to that at all. He grabbed the home fan by the neck before the boy’s family members s
  
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• 🎥😳 What’s going on in English football? Pro grabs teen by the neck

  05-09-2026 21:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥😳 What’s going on in English football? Pro grabs teen by the neckWhat exactly happened in England this afternoon? During the Championship match between Portsmouth FC and Cardiff City, away defender Krystian Bielik and a fan got into an altercation.With the home side leading 2-0, the young fan tried to stop Bielik from taking a quick throw-in. The Pole clearly didn’t take kindly to that. He grabbed the home fan by the throat before the boy’s family members stepp
  
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• 😱What now? Vélez report Boca to the AFA over the Copa Argentina

  05-09-2026 21:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😱What now? Vélez report Boca to the AFA over the Copa ArgentinaVélez Sarsfield filed a formal complaint with the AFA Disciplinary Tribunal requesting the annulment of the Copa Argentina Round of 16 matchup. The Liniers club’s leadership is claiming a place in the quarterfinals, alleging an improper lineup by Boca Juniors.Violation of the match sheet regulationsThe complaint is based on the fact that the team managed by Rodolfo Arruabarrena included six foreign players
  
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• Analysis: A game of two halves

  05-09-2026 21:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]How Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler views his side's performance will largely depend on which half he is analysing.After thrashing Aston Villa 4-0 at the Amex on the opening weekend of the season, the Seagulls were expected to make a lightning-quick start on home soil once again.But that was not the case. In fact, it was a similarly sluggish start to the one Brighton made at Chelsea six days ago, as they found themselves a goal down within the first 15 minutes of the match.The fac
  
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• Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa: What Emery said

  05-09-2026 21:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "We planned this match the way we played. We were trying to dominate the match with our positioning, keeping possession of the ball as much as possible, and not conceding transitions, free-kicks or corners was our objective throughout the match. "During the game, we tried to feel comfortable, create some good individual actions and be clinical. We created around five good chances to score. The next step for us is to continue bui
  
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• Richard Hughes completes one final masterclass before Liverpool exit

  05-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes completes one final masterclass before Liverpool exitFor the last two and a half years, Richard Hughes has been the main man behind Liverpool's negotiations. Although the Englishman didn't single-handedly choose to sign the Reds' players over the last couple of years, he was the main person to negotiate on Liverpool's behalf.During his time at the club, he delivered Liverpool's highest-ever spending transfer window and broke their club-record transfer fee on two occasions.However,
  
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• Inter 3-2 Napoli – Chivu: ‘It was a great advertisement for Italian football’

  05-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter 3-2 Napoli – Chivu: ‘It was a great advertisement for Italian football’Inter head coach Cristian Chivu praised both sides for serving up a dramatic five-goal thriller at the San Siro on Saturday, as his side fought back from two goals down to claim a 3-2 victory over Napoli.Goals from Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram completed an incredible second-half turnaround for the Nerazzurri, capped by an insane climax that had the home support in full voice.Speaking to DA
  
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• Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa: What Jakirovic said

  05-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City head coach Sergej Jakirovic speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "I'm realistic. I think this is a realistic result. We gave everything we had. They had two clear chances, we also could win the game at the end. I won't be ungrateful, this is a great result for us. Seven points, three games. Clean sheet. Let's move on."On balancing his new signings into the team: "I know the core of my team, this is the Championship players. Of course, we brought the players in to put some quality there.
  
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• Arsenal Are Eyeing A January Move For This Barcelona Star: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?

  05-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Are Eyeing A January Move For This Barcelona Star: Should Arteta Get Him On Board?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus stated that Arsenal are eyeing a January move for Barcelona star Raphinha. It is understood that the Gunners are eager to acquire the services of the Brazilian attacker in the winter transfer window.Raphinha’s Impressive Form In La LigaRaphinha has made an excellent start to this campaign as he has managed to put in a run of impressive displays for them in the
  
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• Almost as we'd have scripted it - Stoke boss Robins

  05-09-2026 21:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's not the first time Stoke City boss Mark Robins has turned round a poor start to the season [Getty Images]Stoke City boss Mark Robins says his side's 4-0 drubbing of Nathan Jones' Charlton Athletic was just like they could have scripted it.After shipping four goals themselves at Molineux to suffer a third straight defeat, Stoke have hit back with two home wins in five days to catapult themselves back into the middle of the Championship table.Of course, for years, old-school managers have alw
  
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• Hull City v Aston Villa: What Emery said

  05-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "We planned this match the way we played. We were trying to dominate the match with our positioning, keeping possession of the ball as much as possible, and not conceding transitions, free-kicks or corners was our objective throughout the match. "During the game, we tried to feel comfortable, create some good individual actions and be clinical. We created around five good chances to score. The next step for us is to continue bui
  
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• 'That's a sackable performance' - what next for Martin at Leicester?

  05-09-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Russell Martin was appointed Leicester City boss on 15 June [Getty Images]"I don't think the manager should get sacked tonight, but that is a sackable performance."Russell Martin's Leicester City slumped to a new depths on Saturday when they were hammered 4-0 at home by Oxford United, conceding three second-half goals in just 20 minutes.It was their heaviest-ever defeat in the third tier and marked an all-time low in the club's otherwise proud 142-year history, despondent fans told BBC Radio Lei
  
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• Suzuki Gets 7.5, Kamara With 7 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs Hull City

  05-09-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Suzuki Gets 7.5, Kamara With 7 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Lackluster Draw Vs Hull CityAston Villa locked horns with Hull City at the MKM Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a positive result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a solid start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.Unai Emery’s men tried their best to make the breakthrough in the second half but had to settle for a lackluster 0-0 draw away from home.Let’s
  
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• Manchester United Are Still Keen On Signing This League One Midfielder: One For The Future?

  05-09-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United Are Still Keen On Signing This League One Midfielder: One For The Future?In a recent segment with The United Stand, journalist Ben Jacobs claimed that Manchester United are still keen on signing for Leicester City midfielder Louis Page. Jacobs said,“My information is kind of that Man Utd were comfortable signing him and either pre-agreeing or loaning straight back to Leicester.“So we weren’t to read too much into him playing against Plymouth, but there was a g
  
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• Arsenal had more than 20 players on shortlist to capitalise on title win

  05-09-2026 21:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Going into the summer transfer window as Premier League champions, hope sprang eternal for Arsenal.An opportunity to capitalise, encouraged by a sense at Emirates Stadium that their competitors were in transition because of managerial instability.If ever there was a moment to strike in recruitment, this was it. The plans were ambitious: a shortlist with more than 20 players on it. They were targets at Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, even at Chelsea and Tottenham.But as the window
  
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