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• Analysis: Late goal eases pressure on Carrick

  20-09-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It is too early in the season for Michael Carrick's position to be under serious threat.But after back-to-back home defeats and, crucially, the manner of them - losing a Manchester derby having played 10 men for the majority and surrendering a two-goal lead to exit the Carabao Cup - a third league loss in five would have invited plenty of unwanted scrutiny on the Englishman.With a three-week international break to come, there will be no escaping a certain amount of criticism and it
  
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• Kone hurt in QPR development squad game

  21-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  QPR striker Richard Kone was substituted less than 30 minutes into a game for the club's development squad on Monday.The 23-year-old, who was QPR's leading scorer last season, has made only four first-team appearances this term without a goal.He picked up an injury against Middlesbrough on 5 September and made a return against Bolton's Under-21s.However, he limped out of the game after being hurt in a strong challenge, in a match which Bolton's youngsters won 3-1.The nature of Kone's problem is
  
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• Arsenal duo set to return from injury after international break

  21-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal duo set to return from injury after international breakArsenal injury update after Brighton defeat as Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera and William Saliba edge towards returnsArsenal go into the international break with a problem and a bit of relief. The problem is obvious, Brighton beat them 3-0, ended the seven-match winning start and did it by being sharper, stronger and better organised. The relief is that the break has landed at a useful time, because Mikel Arteta may get defenders back
  
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• Palmer & Rice among five withdrawals from England squad

  21-09-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palmer and Rice both played for their clubs in their last Premier League games [Getty Images]Tino Livramento, Kobbie Mainoo, Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice have all pulled out of England's squad for forthcoming Nations League matches.Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White and Everton's James Garner have been called into the squad by manager Thomas Tuchel and will join the squad on Tuesday.Tuchel said on Friday that 26-year-old Gibbs-White, who has six international caps, w
  
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• Arsenal face another League Cup clash with EFL Trophy

  21-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal face another League Cup clash with EFL TrophyArsenal’s League Cup clash with Fleetwood Town now has a date, but it’s set to clash with the u21s’ EFL Trophy fixture once again.Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty ImagesArsenal’s upcoming League Cup fourth-round tie away to Fleetwood Town was one of the eye-catching fixtures of the recent draw, with the Gunners to face Fleetwood for the very first time ever in competitive football.Fleetwood’s 5,300-capacity home groun
  
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• Huijsen Sent Off After VAR Review Changes Madrid Derby Sanction

  21-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen Sent Off After VAR Review Changes Madrid Derby SanctionNewly released VAR audio, published by Mundo Deportivo on 21 September 2026, documents how referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias moved from a penalty and yellow card against Dean Huijsen to a red card for denying Giuliano Simeone a clear goalscoring opportunity in the Madrid derby.The recording covers the initial decision and the subsequent review that changed the disciplinary sanction. Ortiz Arias ultimately maintained the penalty
  
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• Barcelona superstar emerges as an early contender for the Golden Boot award

  21-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar emerges as an early contender for the Golden Boot awardRaphinha may have been excluded from this year’s Ballon d’Or nominees, but the forward has already been setting the trend for next year’s edition.Adopting a new false nine role this season, the Brazilian international has racked up 14 goals in just eight competitive matches in all competitions, playing a central role in Barcelona’s early success.Before the conversation for next year’s Ballon
  
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• Old rivalries with new faces: Xavi and Jürgen Klopp set to make debuts as Netherlands and Germany do battle once more

  21-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Old rivalries with new faces: Xavi and Jürgen Klopp set to make debuts as Netherlands and Germany do battle once moreIt is one of the biggest rivalries in international football. Germany against the Netherlands has plenty of history behind it, with the two nations having been pitched against each other at numerous occasions in the biggest tournaments. Since West Germany beat the Netherlands in 1974, games between the two sides have been hotly anticipated. In 1988, the Netherlands got their
  
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• David Lynch explains why Nyoni has moved ahead of Gravenberch

  21-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Lynch explains why Nyoni has moved ahead of GravenberchTrey Nyoni gives Iraola a Liverpool selection dilemma as Gravenberch falls behindTrey Nyoni did not need a full afternoon to strengthen his claim. In roughly 20 minutes at Bournemouth, the Liverpool teenager supplied the control, awareness and composure that Andoni Iraola needed to protect a narrow lead. For a manager still establishing his preferred midfield, it was a contribution with consequences.David Lynch believes those consequen
  
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• All 160 Serie A players involved in international duty in September and October 2026

  21-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All 160 Serie A players involved in international duty in September and October 2026160 Serie A players are set to be involved with their respective national teams in the coming weeks in an international break that will last for three weeks across the end of September and early October.No sides in Serie A have more senior internationals than Atalanta and Inter, who both have 12 players jetting off to represent their national sides this week. The Nerazzurri have provided three Italy international
  
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• All 160 Serie A players involved in international duty in September and October

  21-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All 160 Serie A players involved in international duty in September and October160 Serie A players are set to be involved with their respective national teams in the coming weeks in an international break that will last for three weeks across the end of September and early October.No sides in Serie A have more senior internationals than Atalanta and Inter, who both have 12 players jetting off to represent their national sides this week. The Nerazzurri have provided three Italy internationals in
  
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• Wales will have no fear in Portugal - James

  21-09-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan James has scored once in 26 appearances for Wales[FAW]Jordan James insists depleted Wales will not be overawed when they line up against "the best players in the world" in their Nations League A opener against Portugal on Thursday.A Wales squad already missing the likes of Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor has been hit by the withdrawals of Karl Darlow, Nathan Broadhead and star man Harry Wilson.Having returned to the top tier of the Nations League by winning their League B group in 2024, Wales
  
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• Was Neville right to call out Man Utd for a 'lack of effort'?

  21-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville started for Sky Sports as a pundit and co-commentator in 2011 [Getty Images]"I've watched Manchester United since the age of five and that's the worst 15 minutes I've ever seen. Absolutely pathetic."Gary Neville did not hold back in his criticism of the Manchester United's performance during Sky Sports' coverage of Sunday's 1-1 draw at Fulham. The players had just laboured through the opening period of the second half, culminating in a Lisandro Martinez own goal gifting the home sid
  
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• Atletico Madrid fire shots at Mourinho and Real Madrid: ‘Stop referee harassment now’

  21-09-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid fire shots at Mourinho and Real Madrid: ‘Stop referee harassment now’The day after the Madrid derby, Atletico Madrid have responded to José Mourinho and Real Madrid with an ironic message on social media, taking aim at the club’s reaction to the refereeing decisions at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.The fallout from the derby continues after Los Blancos fell to a 2-1 defeat away from home, extending their poor run of results at the Metropolitano in recent y
  
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• 👊 Stop hounding referees now: Atlético de Madrid hit back at Mourinho

  21-09-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👊 Stop hounding referees now: Atlético de Madrid hit back at MourinhoThe aftermath of the derby played at the Metropolitano Stadium continues to fuel tension. While Atlético de Madrid celebrate the win ahead of the international break, at Real Madrid dissatisfaction prevails, as they feel they were harmed by the refereeing decisions.Mourinho’s protest and the ironic responseThe Real Madrid coach, José Mourinho, made his displeasure clear by appearing in the pre
  
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• Wales will not be overawed in Portugal - James

  21-09-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan James has scored once in 26 appearances for Wales[FAW]Jordan James insists depleted Wales will not be overawed when they line up against "the best players in the world" in their Nations League A opener against Portugal on Thursday.A Wales squad already missing the likes of Joe Rodon and Dylan Lawlor has been hit by the withdrawals of Karl Darlow, Nathan Broadhead and star man Harry Wilson.Having returned to the top tier of the Nations League by winning their League B group in 2024, Wales
  
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• Barcelona concerned as 17 players depart for international duty, with club captain a particular worry

  21-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona concerned as 17 players depart for international duty, with club captain a particular worryFC Barcelona have sent 17 players away on international duty during the latest break, prompting some concern at the club over the risk of injuries and fatigue, reports MARCA.The number was originally 18, but Andreas Christensen has been ruled out of Denmark’s squad with discomfort in his left quadriceps. There is no alarm at Barcelona, but there is understandable unease given the excellent
  
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• Are Boro becoming complacent?

  21-09-2026 17:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Middlesbrough fan Dana Malt fears the side may have a sense of "complacency" after they scraped a 2-2 draw with Birmingham on Saturday.Boro were able to capitalise on a mistake from Blues goalkeeper James Beadle to equalise in the 88th minute, but Malt's concern comes from the side's own errors to concede.A chaotic corner saw Riley McGree score an own goal and while Adilson Malanda may have scored his maiden goal for the club to earn them a point, he was also involved in the build-
  
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• The last two seasons were grim for Spurs. This is as bad as it’s ever been

  21-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Robertson, Roberto De Zerbi and James Maddison were left disappointed on Saturday after another Spurs defeat.Composite: Shutterstock, GettyIn March, Tottenham, fearing possible relegation, spent big to bring in Roberto De Zerbi, who will probably never go into a negotiation with a stronger hand. There was obvious improvement and they stayed up on the final day of the season. Since then, Spurs have spent a net £175m ($234m) on improving the squad. The message seemed clear: the fiscal c
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur confirm stance on Roberto De Zerbi after Aston Villa defeat

  21-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur confirm stance on Roberto De Zerbi after Aston Villa defeatTottenham Back Roberto De Zerbi Despite Dire Start as Spurs Hit 18-Year LowTottenham Hotspur have reached a firm internal decision on Roberto De Zerbi, and for now there is no appetite to make a change. According to TeamTalk, Spurs remain convinced that the Italian is the right coach to lead the club through a deeply troubling opening to the new Premier League season.The backdrop is grim. Tottenham sit bottom of
  
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• Real Madrid under immense pressure as a demanding October awaits

  21-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid under immense pressure as a demanding October awaitsReal Madrid’s defeat in the derby against Atletico Madrid has left more than just three points behind. The loss at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Sunday evening has dented the team’s momentum and left Jose Mourinho’s side under immense pressure earliy in the season and needing an immediate response.After taking 15 points from their opening 21, the Merengues now sit six points behind league leaders FC Barcelona, wh
  
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• Has LASK game shot Celtic players' confidence?

  21-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Boyd believes Celtic's Champions League play-off collapse against LASK last month is the cause of their recent poor form.Martin O'Neill's side threw away a four-goal aggregate lead in Austria as they missed out on Europe's premier club competition.Celtic were knocked out of the Premier Sports Cup and beaten in the league by rivals Rangers, either side of losing their Europa League opener 3-1 against Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros, making it three defeats in their past three matches."We've had
  
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• 📆Sudamericana confirmed: CONMEBOL sets semi-final dates

  21-09-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📆Sudamericana confirmed: CONMEBOL sets semi-final datesCONMEBOL officially announced the detailed schedule for the Copa Sudamericana semifinal matchups, defining the road to the title match.
  The main event: Boca face Vasco da GamaThe first tie will get underway on Tuesday, October 13 at La Bombonera, when Boca Juniors host Vasco da Gama at 21:30. The return leg will be played a week later, on Tuesday, October 20, in Brazil and at the same time.Atlético Mineiro and Montevideo City
  
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• Flick’s relentless Barcelona already ahead of Guardiola and Valverde with 354 goals in 125 matches

  21-09-2026 17:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Flick’s relentless Barcelona already ahead of Guardiola and Valverde with 354 goals in 125 matchesFC Barcelona have made a blistering start to the season, winning each of their eight opening matches – seven in La Liga and one in the UEFA Champions League. Their attacking output has been just as striking, with 36 goals already scored, averaging over four goals per game.The numbers underline Hansi Flick’s commitment to attacking football, that has been a key feature of this Bar&c
  
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• Walsall's Adomah joins the 800 club - at 38

  21-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Not too many players reach 800 games in their career but they generally have one thing in common when they do - they are team players who do not like to talk about it.Take modest Albert Adomah, the James Milner of the lower divisions, who reached that 800-game landmark with Walsall in Saturday's 2-0 home win over Port Vale.Victory took Lee Grant's Saddlers second in League Two, behind leaders Barnet, which is where it all began for Adomah in January 2008.All the 38-year-old really wants to talk
  
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• Arsenal loanees have busy but disappointing weekend

  21-09-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal loanees have busy but disappointing weekendAll of the Arsenal men’s loanees were in action over the weekend, but it was largely a disappointing couple of days of games.Photo by Sona Maleterova/Getty ImagesStarting with the positive take on the weekend’s Arsenal loan action, the good news was that all four Gunners youngsters were involved in matches.Tommy Setford played 90 minutes for Stevenage, Ismeal Kabia played 77 for St. Mirren, Ethan Nwaneri got 62 minutes for Borussia D
  
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• Pedersen still finding the right formula

  21-09-2026 16:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Saturday's Praise or Grumble perfectly summed up the mindset of Sheffield Wednesday's fans at the moment.An angry call, deriding a drab performance against Stockport. Then an even more passionate response from another supporter, calling for perspective.There'll be a season of this and there's merit to both arguments.It was poor on Saturday. Stockport comfortably controlled the first half, should've scored and if they were more ruthless they probably would've been ahead at the break.Wednesda
  
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• West Brom win 'felt like statement of intent'

  21-09-2026 16:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Shutterstock]This was probably the most comprehensive 90-minute performance Wolves have produced so far this season. The team has not fully clicked yet, and there is still a long way to go, but that is what makes this result so encouraging. Wolves are showing signs of becoming a side capable of controlling matches in different ways, even while there is still plenty of room to improve.The 1-0 scoreline does not tell the full story. West Brom had more possession, but Wolves controlled the pa
  
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• La Liga 2026/27 Pichichi race: Barcelona captain pulls clear with hat-trick

  21-09-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  La Liga 2026/27 Pichichi race: Barcelona captain pulls clear with hat-trickThe race for the La Liga 2026/27 Pichichi Trophy for the top-scorer has taken another turn, with FC Barcelona captain Raphinha extending his lead at the summit after scoring a hat-trick against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.The Brazilian forward now has 12 goals after seven La Liga matches, underlining his outstanding start to the campaign and his growing importance in the Blaugrana attack.Raphinha leads the way wi
  
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• Real Madrid new signing struggles for prominence after rejecting Barcelona over game-time promise

  21-09-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid new signing struggles for prominence after rejecting Barcelona over game-time promiseBernardo Silva has slipped out of Jose Mourinho’s plans. The Portuguese midfielder has played just eight minutes across Real Madrid’s last two La Liga matches. He was an unused substitute against Elche before coming on late against Atletico Madrid, where he provided the assist for Antonio Rüdiger’s goal.Meanwhile, Barcelona, the club Bernardo came close to joining during the su
  
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