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• Andy Robertson’s Anfield return highlights Liverpool’s big left-back problem

  14-09-2026 10:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Anfield has a reputation for affording its favourite sons a moving reception when they come back, but sometimes it is enhanced because absence has made the heart grow fonder. Instead, the Carabao Cup has brought Andy Robertson a rapid return. He could play at Liverpool within four months of his farewell whereas, by comparison, his friend Jordan Henderson had to wait four years to receive the appreciation from his former club.Robertson is nevertheless guaranteed a rousing ovation. And yet, recent
  
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• Palace frustrate Arsenal women as familiar problem returns

  14-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palace frustrate Arsenal women as familiar problem returnsArsenal had 30 shots and nine on target but were held 0-0 by Crystal Palace, leaving Renée Slegers with plenty to address before Manchester United.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesArsenal’s first home game ended in frustration with a 0-0 draw, as a former Arsenal goalkeeper thwarted attack after attack to keep a clean sheet. The statistics say it all: 30 shots, nine on target and no goals.Renée Slegers made three chang
  
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• No weekend game for Manchester derby VAR officials

  14-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland's goal gave 10-man Manchester City victory at Manchester United on Sunday [Getty Images]The video assistant referee for the Manchester derby, Matt Donohue, and his assistant VAR, Blake Antrobus, have not been appointed for this weekend's Premier League games.The decision was made by the Premier League refereeing body Pro Ref's chief refereeing officer Howard Webb and the management team.It follows Pro Ref admitting to an "error of judgement" in awarding Erling Haaland's winning go
  
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• 🎧 Toffees Unwrapped - George, Keane or Alcaraz up top?

  14-09-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who would step into Everton's number nine role if Thierno Barry gets injured between now and the January transfer window?That's the question BBC Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns and Giulia Bould have been debating after the striker had the Toffees' best chances in the goalless draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium."You're going to disagree with me but I'm going to go with Tyrique George," said Bould. "I don't think there is a good answer and I'm glad I'm not David Moyes!"I just wonder if he could be th
  
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• Lampard 'gone by end of October' or 'nothing to worry about'? Fans on league start

  14-09-2026 19:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Coventry's difficult start to the season and whether Frank Lampard's team is being written off too soon.Here are some of your comments:Ian: The concerning thing is the impact of the tough fixtures on confidence, exacerbated by recruitment not focusing on players with any Premier League experience. While over a season the fixtures will even out, the harm done by playing the current top four in the league so soon cannot be underestimated.Alan: If we we
  
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• Bompastor thrilled with Chelsea’s reaction against Manchester United

  14-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bompastor thrilled with Chelsea’s reaction against Manchester UnitedChelsea head coach Sonia Bompastor was thrilled to see her side record a 5-0 victory over Manchester United in Leigh on Sunday afternoon.Five different players got their names on the scoresheet as The Blues bounced back from a 1-1 opening day draw with Aston Villa.When speaking to the media after the match, Chelsea boss Bompastor was thrilled to have watched her side bounce back to winning ways.“I think in this game,
  
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• Devine to leave Glentoran after two and a half years

  14-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Glentoran manager Declan Devine is set to leave the club amid the east Belfast outfit's poor start to the Irish Premiership season.An agreement over his departure was reached on Monday with the Glens winless in their past three league games and sat eighth in the table with seven points from their opening six fixtures. Devine's last game in charge was a frustrating 1-1 draw with Bangor at the Oval on Saturday and the full-time whistle was met by a chorus of boos from the home faithful.Former Glen
  
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• Juventus, Milan & Napoli are confusing everyone, De Zerbi needs to watch Serie A

  14-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus, Milan & Napoli are confusing everyone, De Zerbi needs to watch Serie ALorenzo Bettoni and Giancarlo Rinaldi look back on an action-packed weekend in Serie A, discussing some of the major talking points from the latest round of fixtures.Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel.REGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Vasilije Adzic of US Sassuolo celebrates winning the match against Juventus with his teammates Jay Idzes and Nemanja Matic d
  
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• Burnley boss Hayen 'grateful' to Haverfordwest

  14-09-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicky Hayen had managed Waasland-Beveren in the Belgian Pro League prior to his appointment by Haverfordwest [Getty Images]Burnley head coach Nicky Hayen has spoken of his gratitude to Cymru Premier club Haverfordwest County, where he spent sixth months in charge.The 46-year-old Belgian was County chairman Rob Edwards' surprise appointment when he took over in December 2021.Hayen returned to Wales twice last week as his struggling Championship side faced Wrexham and Swansea and remains friends w
  
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• Blackburn's Afolayan says club needs fans' backing

  14-09-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers striker Dapo Afolayan says the club needs the fans' backing after he scored twice in the 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall.The former St Pauli striker's double, either side of half-time, was watched by controversial co-owner Balaji Rao.It was the first time a member of the Venky's ownership group had attended a game at Ewood Park since 2018.His attendance sparked chants against the club's ownership inside the ground by home supporters during the game."I'm not going to sit h
  
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• Too reliant on Fernandes?

  14-09-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bruno Fernandes won the PFA and Football Writers' Player of the Year awards last season for an outstanding campaign when he scored nine goals and claimed a Premier League record 22 assists.So far this season, he has scored three times and has one assist. The goals record is good, but the assists are not. More importantly, his overall impact seems to have dipped.Some observers felt he looked tired against Manchester City, which only heightened questions around his involvement agains
  
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• Wimbledon boss Jackson hails on-loan keeper Bursik

  14-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said goalkeeper Josef Bursik "answered all the questions" posed of him in the 1-0 win over Doncaster.Bursik, 26, arrived on loan from Portsmouth on transfer deadline day and has kept clean sheets in his first two matches for the Dons."They [Doncaster] are probably wondering how they haven't scored a goal," Jackson told BBC Radio London."The reason they haven't scored is because we put our bodies on the line, we made blocks when we needed to, our goalkeeper's ma
  
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• Does derby semi add 'more spice' or simply 'nice for fans'?

  14-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Gray and Wouter Vrancken's reaction to Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian being drawn together in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final could hardly be more contrasting. For Gray, a veteran of Edinburgh derbies as a player and head coach, not forgetting his winning goal for Hibs in the 2016 Scottish Cup final against Rangers, it is "a brilliant opportunity" and one that has "a bit more spice to it" because of the opposition.For Vrancken, who joined Hearts from his hometown club of Sint-Truiden
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for 19-year-old defender

  14-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for 19-year-old defenderTottenham Join Arthur Dias Transfer Race as Brazil Call-Up Elevates Defensive ProspectTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs closely watching Arthur Dias, the 19-year-old Athletico Paranaense defender whose rapid rise has now been recognised on the international stage. According to TeamTalk, Spurs have tracked the left-footed centre-back for some time, and his latest step forward, a senior Brazil call-up, has only intensified at
  
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• Gasperini on Roma forced changes and Malen realisation

  14-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini on Roma forced changes and Malen realisationGian Piero Gasperini explains his Roma changes for the trip to Torino and looks back fondly on the Donyell Malen debut here. ‘I realised we’d picked a great player!’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Como-Parma and Inter-Udinese on the Liveblog.LECCE, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Head coach of AS Roma Gian Piero
  
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• Lampard 'gone by end of October' or 'nothing to worry about'? - fans on league start

  14-09-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Coventry's difficult start to the season and whether Frank Lampard's team is being written off too soon.Here are some of your comments:Ian: The concerning thing is the impact of the tough fixtures on confidence, exacerbated by recruitment not focusing on players with any Premier League experience. While over a season the fixtures will even out, the harm done by playing the current top four in the league so soon cannot be underestimated.Alan: If we we
  
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• De Zerbi on team fitness, Richarlison and Carabao Cup ambition

  14-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham boss Robert de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Liverpool at Anfield (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Midfielder Sandro Tonali will miss the game after he "felt a knock", while Pedro Porro remains unavailable. However, fellow defender Destiny Udogie is fit.De Zerbi said "the situation is the same" regarding Richarlison, who was left out of the 25-man Premier League squad and will not be availab
  
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• Real Madrid youngster’s agent shuts down January exit rumours: ‘Everything being said is completely false’

  14-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster’s agent shuts down January exit rumours: ‘Everything being said is completely false’Endrick’s future at Real Madrid has been the subject of growing speculation, with questions continuing to surround the Brazilian forward’s role at the Santiago Bernabeu.After all, the 20-year-old centre-forward finds himself behind Kylian Mbappe and summer signing Carlos Espi in the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.While he can also play on the right flank, the
  
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• O'Neil promises to 'give it our best go' in cup competitions

  14-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town boss Gary O'Neil is looking for his players to "use the energy of Portman Road under the lights" when they come face-to-face with Premier League champions Arsenal in the Carabao Cup third round.The Tractor Boys have taken two wins and six points from their first four games back in the Premier League, with O'Neil praising the "fantastic character" in his squad after their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.He is now looking for his side to go toe-to-toe with Mikel
  
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• Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with Barcelona

  14-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with BarcelonaReal Madrid closed out matchday five of La Liga with a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice against Rayo goalkeeper Emil Audero. The victory moved Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the standings.How Los Blancos Ran Away With ItMbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute after Florian Lejeune fouled Alvaro Carreras in the ar
  
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• 🚨Awaiting confirmation: Argentina to play 3 friendlies at home

  14-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Awaiting confirmation: Argentina to play 3 friendlies at homeThe Argentina National Team officially confirmed the staging of three friendly matches on home soil in the coming weeks. The 'Albiceleste' will reunite with its fans in a run of international fixtures that will help fine-tune tactical details ahead of its next official commitments.Start of the tour in CórdobaThe first match for the Albiceleste squad will take place next September 30 in the province of Córdoba, wh
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool can wrap up £47m signing

  14-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool can wrap up £47m signingRonald Araujo buy option hands Liverpool a major transfer opportunityLiverpool have been given a very clear decision point on Ronald Araujo, with confirmation that the Reds hold a buy option worth €55m, £47m, for the Barcelona defender currently on loan at Anfield. Credit to Fabrizio Romano for Caught Offside, who clarified the position after an earlier update suggested no such clause existed.The correction matters, and
  
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• VAR for Manchester derby dropped from Premier League duty after Erling Haaland goal controversy

  14-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The video assistant referee who made an "error of judgement" by awarding a Manchester City goal during Sunday’s derby at Old Trafford has been dropped from the Premier League refereeing line-up this weekend.Matt Donohue, alongside assistant Blake Antrobus, gave the goal after a VAR review despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere with play from an offside position in the build-up to Erling Haaland’s strike.Referees’ body Pro Ref acknowledged it was a mistake for Donohue not
  
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• Real Madrid ready to battle Liverpool and Bayern Munich for €50 million-rated Austrian star

  14-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to battle Liverpool and Bayern Munich for €50 million-rated Austrian starIt is no secret that Real Madrid have identified midfield as a weak spot, even as the club boast some of gifted attackers in the world.While the midfield is no slouch, Real Madrid have struggled to find a proper replacement for Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.As such, the club continue to keep an eye on the market for new targets, one of which is Paul Wanner.Real Madrid join Paul Wanner pursuitAccording to
  
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• Barcelona superstar matches Lionel Messi with remarkable early-season record

  14-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar matches Lionel Messi with remarkable early-season recordFC Barcelona rising superstar Lamine Yamal is continuing to produce extraordinary numbers at the start of the new season. The teenage forward has already recorded seven goals and two assists in his first six competitive appearances for the Blaugrana during the 2026/27 season.Lamine equals MessiLamine’s La Liga figures are even more striking. Indeed, he has scored six goals in the opening five league matches, with a
  
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• 🚨 Official: Philippe Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos!

  14-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Philippe Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos!Watch out for nutmegs!It had been in the works for several weeks, and it became official this Monday: Philippe Coutinho has signed for Santos!Neymar’s club has just confirmed the arrival of the former Liverpool, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona playmaker.The Brazilian arrives from Vasco da Gama, his boyhood club, which he rejoined in 2024.At Santos, he will reunite with Neymar, his former Seleção teammate.Ironically,
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. Roma

  14-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. RomaRoma give Nahuel Molina and Leonardo Balerdi their full debuts, with Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé and Donyell Malen, but Torino are short on strikers due to injury.It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Como-Parma and Inter-Udinese on the Liveblog.ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Ismail Kartal, Head Coach of Fenerbahce, and Gian Pi
  
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• Leeds United Starting XI vs Newcastle: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  14-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Starting XI vs Newcastle: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupLeeds United Predicted XI vs Newcastle as Daniel Farke Plans ResetLeeds United need a response, simple as that. After the chaos of the 6-3 defeat at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, attention turns back to the Premier League and a home game with Newcastle on Monday, 14 September. Daniel Farke rotated heavily in midweek, eight changes in all, and the result was a mess after a promising opening spell.For 50 minutes, Leeds we
  
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• ✅ 18.30 line-ups: calls on Dybala, Kean, Paz, Simeone and Soulé

  14-09-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ 18.30 line-ups: calls on Dybala, Kean, Paz, Simeone and SouléSerie A continues with the two 6:30 pm kick-offs before the grand finale with Inter taking the field against Udinese. At the same time, two potential Inter challengers are in action: Fabregas’ Como, coming off a splendid Champions League win, host Parma, while Gasperini’s Roma, with a perfect record, travel to Turin.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. Parma

  14-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. ParmaMoise Kean and Robert Sanchez get their first Como starts with Nico Paz and Martin Baturina, as they celebrate Champions League success by hosting troubled Parma.It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Torino-Roma and Inter-Udinese on the Liveblog.ITALY – SEPTEMBER 10: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como 1907, celebrates after the UEFA Champions League 20
  
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