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• Argyle's Pepple aiming to return to Canada squad

  18-09-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bim Pepple (right) has scored in each of his past two Plymouth Argyle appearances [Shutterstock]Plymouth Argyle striker Bim Pepple is aiming to be recalled to the Canada squad, head coach Tom Cleverley has said.The 23-year-old was called up for his country’s final squad before the World Cup in March.But despite ending the season with 15 goals in 21 games, he did not make the final cut for the tournament.People has scored three goals this season, including in each of Argyle's past two games
  
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• WSL: Man City score two late goals in 4-2 win v Liverpool - reaction

  18-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FT: Man City 4-2 LiverpoolHemp with early goal to give City lead Bergstrom equalises in 19th minute for Liverpool, Endemann scores second for RedsShaw levels for Man City after Keating error, Fisk own goal makes it 3-2 and Hemp make its 4-2Liverpool unbeaten in first two games Mead starts for Man CityWSL: Man City score two late goals in 4-2 win v Liverpool - reaction
  
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• Dumfries And Bellingham To Start | 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dumfries And Bellingham To Start | 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico MadridReal Madrid will lock horns with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano this Sunday as they look to secure a win in the Madrid derby. Los Blancos earned a narrow 3-2 win away at Elche recently, so they would be keen on keeping their good form going in the league.Jose Mourinho will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his starting XI for this clash. Denzel Dumfries
  
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• Deal agreed, Liverpool sign their new Philippe Coutinho

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal agreed, Liverpool sign their new Philippe CoutinhoLiverpool have agreed a deal and have secured their new Philippe Coutinho in the process. What a wonderful footballer the Brazilian was. Sure, Coutinho left the Reds on sour terms. But looking back with hindsight no one can begrudge his decision, and the money the Reds recouped from his sale helped to buy Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker.All in all, you'd say that was a pretty good deal for everyone involved - perhaps except for Barcelona.
  
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• Cesc Fabregas backs Chelsea loanee Robert Sanchez to shine at Como

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cesc Fabregas backs Chelsea loanee Robert Sanchez to shine at ComoSerie A side Como signed Robert Sanchez from Chelsea late in the summer after the Spaniard had a much-maligned spell with the London side. He has now been backed to make a mark at the lakeside club.After an error-strewn start to the Premier League season, Sanchez made his first start for Como against Parma at the weekend.Manager Cesc Fabregas was asked about the arrival from Chelsea and he feels glad he can now rotate in the keepe
  
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• Bonucci: ‘Guardiola and Manchester City courted me for many weeks’

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bonucci: ‘Guardiola and Manchester City courted me for many weeks’Leonardo Bonucci admits he was ‘tempted’ by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, who ‘courted me for many weeks,’ but couldn’t bring himself to leave Juventus.The defender retired in 2024 and is now part of Roberto Mancini’s Italy coaching staff, preparing for the Nations League matches against Belgium, Turkiye and France.His career path was almost very different, as Guardiola never di
  
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• Lammens, Maguire And Martinez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Fulham

  18-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lammens, Maguire And Martinez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs FulhamManchester United will face off against Fulham at Craven Cottage this Sunday as they look to secure maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils suffered a poor 3-2 loss at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be eager to bounce back with a positive result this weekend.Michael Carrick will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expecte
  
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• Andoni Iraola provides positive Liverpool injury update ahead of Bournemouth clash

  18-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola provides positive Liverpool injury update ahead of Bournemouth clashAndoni Iraola Confirms Liverpool Injury News Ahead of AFC Bournemouth ClashLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has delivered a positive injury update ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to AFC Bournemouth, a fixture carrying considerably more personal significance than most at this early stage of his Anfield tenure.Iraola returns to the Vitality Stadium for the first time since leaving Bournemouth following
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal transfer plans for Real Madrid star

  18-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal transfer plans for Real Madrid starReal Madrid are unlikely to do much business – if any at all – during the winter transfer window, although this has not stopped speculation regarding a number of players. Possible incomings and exits have been reported upon, and one of those under the limelight is Rodrygo.It’s been six months since Rodrygo suffered an ACL injury, and he is still working his way back from it. He’s due to return before the
  
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• From Serie C to Italian national team: Charting the rise of Mo Ali Zona

  18-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Serie C to Italian national team: Charting the rise of Mo Ali ZonaItaly have announced their squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures and it has brought about a host of new faces. Some of them have been unexpected and others are raising eyebrows. One such case is that of Nurnberg’s Mo Ali Zona.The 22-year-old striker has had a rather electrifying journey in the game already.Born to an Ivorian mother and a father who hails from Burkina Faso, Ali Zona came through the AlbinoL
  
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• Liverpool star given final chance to prove himself to Andoni Iraola

  18-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star given final chance to prove himself to Andoni IraolaFor nearly a decade there has been one position on the pitch which has never been a major concern for Liverpool supporters. Alisson Becker has been hands down one of the best in the world since his arrival at Anfield in 2018.The Brazilian has faced several injury setbacks during his time in Merseyside, but when he has been fit there has been very little for Reds to worry about between the sticks.Nothing lasts forever though, and
  
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• Alisson, Van Dijk and Isak To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  18-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alisson, Van Dijk and Isak To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthLiverpool will face off against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds managed to secure an impressive 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going this weekend.Andoni Iraola will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a lot of chan
  
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• Brighton vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  18-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionBrighton vs Arsenal Preview: South Coast Test for Premier League LeadersArsenal head to Brighton on 19 September with a clean league record and the look of a side that know exactly what they are. Four games in, they have taken every point available. No fuss, not much noise, just results. Brighton, meanwhile, are coming off a 5-0 demolition of Coventry City and will fancy having a go at them on the south coast.This is Matchw
  
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• Belgium call six Serie A players for Nations League against Italy

  18-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium call six Serie A players for Nations League against ItalyNew coach Mark van Bommel has named his Belgium squad for the Nations League, including against Italy, with six Serie A players.The Red Devils are in Nations League Group A along with Italy, France and Turkiye.They open their campaign and make the debut under coach Van Bommel away to Italy on September 25, followed by hosting France on September 28.SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium applauds fa
  
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• 👕 Check out this week's big kit launch round-up

  18-09-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 Check out this week's big kit launch round-upFriday (18) has arrived and, as has already become tradition, it’s time for the big roundup of shirt releases from the past week.With the European season already underway, the new items were the alternate kits.Check out the pieces below and comment on which one is the best-looking!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ChelseaThe Blues from London unveiled, in partnership with Nike, their new third kit for the
  
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• Will Farke Make Any Changes? | 4-3-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal Palace

  18-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Farke Make Any Changes? | 4-3-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal PalaceLeeds United will welcome Crystal Palace at Elland Road this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites earned a dominant 4-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League recently, so they will be eager to keep their good form going in the league.Daniel Farke will opt for the 4-3-3 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence, Dominic Ca
  
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• Kylian Mbappe responds to Lamine Yamal’s huge Ballon d’Or claim

  18-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe responds to Lamine Yamal’s huge Ballon d’Or claimKylian Mbappe is one of the leading candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded by France Football during next month’s ceremony. The Real Madrid man fancies his chances of taking the honour, although he faces stiff competition from the likes of Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal.Recently, the latter made it clear that he sees the Ballon d’Or race as a straight battle between himself and Mbappe
  
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• Harry Kane makes history with 100th Bundesliga goal 🏅

  18-09-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane makes history with 100th Bundesliga goal 🏅Harry Kane's 100th Bundesliga goal was always set to be a moment for history.The England international stood just one strike away racking up a century for Bayern Munich heading into their latest encounter with Union Berlin on Friday night.
  It took Kane just 39 minutes to rack up his milestone moment with a trademark penalty which etched his name into the record books after three years in Germany.The 33-year-old is now the fastest playe
  
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• 🚨 100 goals in the Bundesliga! Kane smashes a crazy record 🤯🔥

  18-09-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 100 goals in the Bundesliga! Kane smashes a crazy record 🤯🔥Just a few weeks before the Ballon d'Or.This Friday, Bayern Munich travel to Union Berlin for the fourth matchday of the Bundesliga season.While Jamal Musiala opened the scoring with a superb strike, it did not take long for Harry Kane to get his name on the scoresheet as well.
  By converting a penalty in the 39th minute, the England striker scored his 100th Bundesliga goal in just... 98 matches.Sir Harry therefo
  
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• Tottenham v Aston Villa: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham and Aston Villa have scored just one league goal between them so far, with both clubs making poor starts to the season. BBC Sport takes a look at the key themes before the game on Saturday (12:30 BST).Spurs search for sparkIn the wake of their Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi said his side have to find "La Scintilla" (the spark) to kick-start their season and finally score some goals.This is the first time in the club's 144-year history that they have fail
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Coventry City: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 21:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nottingham Forest earned their first win of the season last weekend and now face a bottom-of-the-table Coventry City side yet to score or avoid defeat since their return to the Premier League.It's the first top-flight meeting between the clubs since a 4-0 home win for the Sky Blues in January 1999.Forest must address home truthsNottingham Forest answered Oliver Glasner's call to find the "final bit missing" when they deservedly beat Aston Villa last weekend. Head coach Glasner was referring to h
  
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• Nunes, Anderson And Haaland To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Sunderland

  18-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nunes, Anderson And Haaland To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs SunderlandManchester City will entertain Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to earn a dominant 5-0 win over Norwich City earlier this week, which should keep them in good spirits ahead of this game.Enzo Maresca will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a lot of changes to his first team
  
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• England international could be heading to Liverpool in sensational move

  18-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England international could be heading to Liverpool in sensational moveLiverpool could be signing an England international in a brilliant move. There's an issue no one is talking about at the club right now. Liverpool are lacking severely in homegrown players.It has forced the Reds to register players like Isaac Mabaya and James McConnell, who probably have no real long-term future at Anfield.Over the course of the last 18 months Liverpool have lost Trent Alexander-Arnold, Caoimhin Kelleher, Jar
  
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• De la Fuente’s message to Dean Huijsen after Spain NT return: ‘Must always work with the aim of improving’

  18-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De la Fuente’s message to Dean Huijsen after Spain NT return: ‘Must always work with the aim of improving’Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has announced his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, with Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen among the players returning to the national team.Spain will play four Nations League matches during the next international break, with De la Fuente naming his first squad since the team became two-time world champions. There were few
  
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• Andoni Iraola responds to recent Florian Wirtz criticism

  18-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola responds to recent Florian Wirtz criticismAndoni Iraola backs Florian Wirtz amid Liverpool scrutinyFlorian Wirtz cost £116m, wears Liverpool’s No. 7 and plays in the area of the pitch where numbers matter. That is the reality. Goals and assists are the currency for attacking midfielders, especially at a club where output is examined every week.So when Andoni Iraola was asked about the noise around Wirtz’s limited end product, his answer was straightforward. No spe
  
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• Newcastle v Hull City: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United seek a first home league win of the season as they face high-flying Hull City, the only team to play at St James' Park more than once in the Premier League and never lose (W2, D1).It's not all black and white for NewcastleThroughout Newcastle's unbeaten five-match start to the season, it was evident that this vibrant young team is, as is the nature of any rebuild, a work in progress. Monday night's bruising 4-1 defeat by Leeds merely brought the shortcomings into sharper focus.M
  
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• Everton v Ipswich: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton aim to continue their unbeaten start against an Ipswich side bidding for back-to-back away wins.BBC Sport examines some of the key themes going into their meeting at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. The win over Wolves in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday provided the dual positives of extending Everton's unbeaten start to the season and allowing fringe players to come to the fore.Second-half substitute Charly Alcaraz scored the winner after 80 minutes – his first goal for the club i
  
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• Brighton v Arsenal: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 20:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BBC Sport examines some of the key themes before Saturday's match between Brighton and Arsenal (15:00 BST), with the Gunners looking to make it five league wins from five before the international break.Seagulls not feeding off scrapsBrighton's 5-0 victory at Coventry City equalled their biggest Premier League away win and took their tally to 13 goals from their opening four matches, a club record at this stage of a top-flight season.The result also made them the league's top scorers after four m
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Sevilla vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 7

  18-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Sevilla vs Barcelona | La Liga MD 7Matchday 7 of the 2026/27 La Liga season gets underway this weekend and it will be the final round of fixtures before teams break for the three-week international window.Coming into the matchday, reigning champions FC Barcelona remain the only team in La Liga to have won all their fixtures so far, collecting 18 points from their opening six matches.The most recent win came against Racing Santander on Wednesday night, with the Blaug
  
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• McInnes To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Celtic

  18-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McInnes To Make Changes? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face CelticRangers would walk into Celtic Park with real momentum, dismantling their old rivals 3-0 in last weekend’s League Cup clash. That result has left Celtic rattled just days before the Glasgow giants meet again in what’s already shaping up to be a tense second instalment of the Old Firm on Sunday lunchtime. The Hoops might still be unbeaten in the league this season, but the Light Blues would fancy their chances o
  
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