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• Arsenal loanee keeps 1st clean sheet for new club

  12-10-2026 14:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal loanee keeps 1st clean sheet for new clubArsenal loanee Tommy Setford kept his first clean sheet for Stevenage over the weekend, as he continues to earn frequent starts for the League One side.Photo via Stevenage FC on InstagramTommy Setford made his fourth appearance for loan club Stevenage over the weekend, and he kept his first clean sheet with the side in a 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic.Setford had been away with the England u21s over the international break, and he missed an EFL Troph
  
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• That's confirmed, Liverpool have a new elite striker

  15-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  That's confirmed, Liverpool have a new elite strikerLiverpool got the confirmation they needed on Wednesday evening that they've got a new elite striker. And they've been waiting.Liverpool have been left in the lurch this season by Hugo Ekitike's long-term injury. The Frenchman went off in April and hasn't been able to play since - we may not see him wear the Red until 2027, quite honestly.That naturally created a problem. Liverpool only had two senior strikers, along with Alexander Isak. Isak's
  
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• Mac Allister, Van Dijk and Kerkez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

  15-10-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mac Allister, Van Dijk and Kerkez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs BrentfordLiverpool will lock horns with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium this Saturday afternoon as they look to secure a win on the road in the Premier League. The Reds managed to earn a dominant 6-3 win away at LASK Linz in the UEFA Champions League recently, which should give them some confidence going into this game.Andoni Iraola will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make so
  
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• Sunderland match seven-year feat with late Europa League heroics ⏱️

  15-10-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland match seven-year feat with late Europa League heroics ⏱️Sunderland's European adventure already has its fair share of memorable moments.Beating AZ on their Europa League bow, a first major continental involvement in over 50 years, proved a perfect start for Régis Le Bris' side before travelling to Torreense.
  But the Black Cats had to mount a second-half fightback with Jules Ahoka and a dramatic winner from Noah Sadiki snatched during the third minute of added
  
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• Former Spain striker ‘dreams’ of seeing Barcelona captain at Juventus: “He’s a complete forward”

  15-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Spain striker ‘dreams’ of seeing Barcelona captain at Juventus: “He’s a complete forward”Raphinha’s impressive start to the season with FC Barcelona has caught the attention of fans and observers alike, earning admiration both from supporters of the Catalan club and from those watching from the outside. Among those impressed by the Brazilian forward is Fernando Llorente, the former Spain international who represented several clubs during his career, inc
  
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• Carnevali: ‘Juventus made mistakes in the past, bonuses are earned’

  15-10-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carnevali: ‘Juventus made mistakes in the past, bonuses are earned’Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali has shared his thoughts ahead of kick-off against Celta Vigo in the Europa League on Thursday evening, admitting that the club required a capital injection from its owners due to ‘mistakes’ that were made in the past and insisting that the players will have to ‘earn’ any competition bonuses this season.Juventus are taking on Celta Vigo at 20.00 BST (21.00 CET) in
  
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• Sarri: ‘Atalanta must be humble, perhaps an error to leave Chelsea’

  15-10-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri: ‘Atalanta must be humble, perhaps an error to leave Chelsea’Maurizio Sarri warns Atalanta to ‘remain humble’ in the Conference League against Pafos, is glad to reunite with David Luiz, but admits ‘perhaps leaving Chelsea was an error.’It kicks off at the New Balance Arena at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, RB Salzburg-Milan and Celta Vigo-Juventus on the Liveblog.Their run of three stra
  
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• Liverpool make midfield transfer plans after Alex Scott U-turn

  15-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool make midfield transfer plans after Alex Scott U-turnLiverpool Transfer Plans Take Shape as Alex Scott Race Forces Iraola to Consider AlternativesLiverpool’s midfield planning for January is gathering pace, with TeamTalk reporting that Alex Scott remains the standout target as Andoni Iraola looks to strengthen a key area of his squad. The 23-year-old Bournemouth midfielder is described as the dream option, though the price attached to any move means Liverpool are also preparing al
  
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• Liverpool have three-man shortlist as Andoni Iraola eyes midfield rebuild

  15-10-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have three-man shortlist as Andoni Iraola eyes midfield rebuildLiverpool Transfer Plans Take Shape as Alex Scott Battle Pushes Camara and Kone into FocusLiverpool are preparing for a significant January decision in midfield, with TeamTalk reporting that the club have mapped out alternative routes if Chelsea win the race for Bournemouth star Alex Scott. The picture emerging is one of methodical planning, with Andoni Iraola and Liverpool’s recruitment staff identifying both a prior
  
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• Nunes And Ndiaye To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Ipswich Town

  15-10-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nunes And Ndiaye To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Ipswich TownManchester City will entertain Ipswich Town at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure maximum points from this home clash in the Premier League. The Mancunian giants suffered a disappointing 4-2 loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain recently, so they would be desperate to bounce back with a win this weekend.Enzo Maresca will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is expected to m
  
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• Palace lose to Lyon in first away Europa tie

  15-10-2026 20:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Europa LeagueOlympique Lyonnais 3 - 2 Crystal Palace FTLyon finished top of the league phase in the Europa League in 2025-26, but then lost in the last 16 [Getty Images]Crystal Palace were beaten by Lyon in France in the Eagles' first ever away match in the Europa League.The hosts only needed eight minutes to open the scoring, when Corentin Tolisso reacted quickest to bury the loose ball after Palace failed to cope with a corner from the right.In a quiet first half, Lyon doubled their lead
  
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• Sunderland snatch Europa League win at Torreense

  15-10-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEFA Europa LeagueTorreense 1 - 2 Sunderland FTNoah Sadiki's 93rd-minute winner helped Sunderland continue their perfect record in the Europa League with a come-from-behind victory at Torreense.More to follow.Have your say on Sunderland's performanceThe Portuguese second-tier team hosting Sunderland in Europe
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace: Les Gones edge out Premier League opposition to maintain unbeaten start in Europe

  15-10-2026 20:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Lyon 3-2 Crystal Palace: Les Gones edge out Premier League opposition to maintain unbeaten start in EuropeMatchday 2, UEFA Europa League, 15/10/2026Crystal Palace arrived at the Groupama Stadium hoping to avenge Lyon after they were the reason they were demoted to the UEFA Conference League last season – a competition they eventually won. It was Lyon who came out on top though in an entertaining encounter, winning 3-2, thanks to goals from Corentin Tolisso, Ernest Nuamah a
  
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• 🏟️Court confirms Maracanã for Vasco v Boca return leg

  15-10-2026 20:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🏟️Court confirms Maracanã for Vasco v Boca return legBrazil's Superior Court of Justice definitively dismissed the appeal by the consortium that manages the Maracanã stadium—made up of Flamengo and Fluminense—confirming the historic venue for the Copa Sudamericana semifinal.
  Stadium dispute and the risk of relocationThe controversy arose because São Januário does not meet CONMEBOL's minimum capacity requirement of 30,000 spectators. After Fl
  
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• UEL | RB Salzburg 0-4 Milan: Magnificent Cisse hat-trick

  15-10-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  UEL | RB Salzburg 0-4 Milan: Magnificent Cisse hat-trickAlphadjo Cisse made history as the 19-year-old scored his career first hat-trick to give Milan a confidence-boosting 4-0 Europa League victory away to RB Salzburg.The Rossoneri were already feeling the pressure after the disastrous 2-0 home defeat to Benfica, and just one win in the last four Serie A rounds. Alexis Saelemaekers and Matteo Gabbia were long-term absentees, but Ruben Amorim rotated with the first start of the season for France
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Kolo Muani and Woltemade can play together, but what about Alajbegovic?’

  15-10-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Kolo Muani and Woltemade can play together, but what about Alajbegovic?’Luciano Spalletti insists that Randal Kolo Muani and Nick Woltemade can play well together in attack for Juventus, but has explained why he has decided against fielding the Frenchman and German alongside each other for Thursday night’s Europa League match against Celta Vigo.Woltemade is set to lead the line for Juventus when they take on Celta Vigo away from home, and will be joined by Francisco
  
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• European giant ready to take Liverpool's biggest problem

  15-10-2026 20:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  European giant ready to take Liverpool's biggest problemIt is still early days in Andoni Iraola’s reign as Liverpool manager, but the first few months have lacked consistency.The Reds have only lost once under the Spaniard, but the team have struggled to find the high level of performance they have shown glimpses of on a consistent basis.Sunday’s disappointing capitulation to Manchester City was followed up by an impressive 6-3 win over LASK on Wednesday night, the perfect example of
  
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• Barcelona not ruling out January sale of midfielder returning from injury – report

  15-10-2026 20:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona not ruling out January sale of midfielder returning from injury – reportFrenkie de Jong has returned to training with the FC Barcelona first team after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The Dutch midfielder suffered an injury during the last World Cup and tests revealed a tear to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee. De Jong opted for conservative treatment, which kept him out of action for three and a half months. He is now approaching a return, but his situatio
  
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• Martinez apologises for outburst and fined by Man Utd

  15-10-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Martinez's contract at Manchester United runs out next summer [Getty Images]Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has issued an apology following his controversial remarks criticising the club's hierarchy.After United's Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday Martinez said that the club had left head coach Michael Carrick with an under-equipped squad.Following talks with United on Thursday, the Argentina international released a statement saying "I want to apologise".It is als
  
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• Meet Gjivai Zechiël, Feyenoord’s up-and-coming midfield maestro

  15-10-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gjivai Zechiël scored a great goal for Feyenoord in the Champions League on Wednesday. Photograph: DeFodi Images/Getty ImagesNailing the pronunciation of Gjivai Zechiël may be a challenge for some, but it’ll be worth the effort. The Dutch G is a guttural one, not struck with a tongue so much as residing under one’s uvula like a congested H: kHEE-vye. The surname is a bit more straightforward: ZEH-kee-el, a natural decrescendo of emphasis with every syllable.Used in a senten
  
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• Welbeck And Lavia To Start | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs Everton

  15-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Welbeck And Lavia To Start | 3-4-3 Chelsea Predicted Lineup Vs EvertonChelsea will face off against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Blues managed to earn a dominant 5-1 win over Bournemouth recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Xabi Alonso will opt for the 3-4-3 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first team for this clash. Both Danny Welbeck
  
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• Milan breakout star makes history in the Europa League 🥇

  15-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan breakout star makes history in the Europa League 🥇Alphadjo Cissé's Milan breakthrough is proving to be one for the ages.The Italy under-21 international only moved to San Siro in the January transfer window and spent the remainder of the season on an existing loan with Catanzaro.But Cisse's opening weeks with Ruben Amorim's side have been highly productive since scoring twice in his opening five Serie A appearances for the Rossoneri.His latest outing in the Europa League aga
  
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• Cisse becomes Italy’s youngest ever hat-trick scorer in Europe

  15-10-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cisse becomes Italy’s youngest ever hat-trick scorer in EuropeAlphadjo Cisse scored the first hat-trick of his professional career away against RB Salzburg in the Europa League on Thursday evening, and in doing so, became the youngest Italian player to score three or more goals in a competitive European fixture.You can follow the action from Thursday night’s Europa League and Conference League fixtures on the Football Italia Liveblog.Cisse the youngest ever Italian to score a hat-tri
  
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• Lisandro Martinez apologises for angry outburst at Man United hierarchy

  15-10-2026 20:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lisandro Martinez has apologised for his rant about sporting director Jason Wilcox after holding clear-the-air talks with the Manchester United hierarchy and manager Michael Carrick.The defender admitted he was wrong to vent his feelings in a series of extraordinary interviews after Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, when he said he expected more from Wilcox and more investment, while complaining Carrick’s squad was not the best compared to other leading clubs.United consider t
  
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• Wigan appoint Gilks as goalkeeper coach

  15-10-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matt Gilks joined Accrington in the summer of 2025 [Shutterstock]Wigan Athletic have appointed Matt Gilks as goalkeeping coach after the death of Kevin Miller.Miller, who had joined the League One side in the summer, died suddenly aged 57 last month.Former Scotland international Gilks moves to the Latics having held the same position at Accrington Stanley.The 44-year-old, who made 527 professional appearances over a 21-year playing career, has also worked as a goalkeeper coach at Bolton Wanderer
  
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• Journalist pours cold water on £100m Liverpool transfer rumours

  15-10-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist pours cold water on £100m Liverpool transfer rumoursLiverpool’s Alex Scott Interest Raises £100m Transfer Question for Andoni IraolaLiverpool’s reported interest in AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott has prompted an interesting debate over recruitment priorities, transfer valuations and the influence of Andoni Iraola.Speaking to Dave Davis on Anfield Index’s Media Matters podcast, journalist David Lynch acknowledged Scott’s considerable qualities
  
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• Real Madrid explored moves for Man City and Inter Milan stars before Ibrahima Konate transfer

  15-10-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid explored moves for Man City and Inter Milan stars before Ibrahima Konate transferReal Madrid’s summer activity saw the club bring in Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer. The former Liverpool star was one of many players to join the club in the summer.While Konate has proven to be a shrewd piece of business, the club have once again lacked depth in central defence.They have not been helped by the fact that Eder Militao is still out with an injury while David Alaba left in the clu
  
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• Europa League: Milan's 19-year-old star bags a legendary hat-trick 🔥

  15-10-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Europa League: Milan's 19-year-old star bags a legendary hat-trick 🔥A legendary performance!This Thursday evening, AC Milan travel to Salzburg for matchday two of the Europa League.The match marked the emergence of a new star of Italian football: Alphadjo Cissé.Having already scored twice in the first half (15th, 32nd minutes), the 19-year-old attacking midfielder found the net just four minutes after the restart to complete a stunning hat-trick.He is the first AC Milan player to
  
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• He's brilliant, Andoni Iraola finds glorious solution to Liverpool woe

  15-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  He's brilliant, Andoni Iraola finds glorious solution to Liverpool woeAndoni Iraola found a fantastic solution to Liverpool's struggles as they smashed LASK. It was a brilliant move so soon into his career at Anfield.Andoni Iraola joined Liverpool in the summer and things were not made easy for him. The Reds lost Mohamed Salah, Ibrahima Konate and Andy Robertson - leaders in the team as well as top players.He inherited a squad that simply didn't work last season and then saw a misjudged summer.
  
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• Celtic Boss Makes Huge Admission About £6.8m Midfielder: Can His Growth Stabilise Celtic?

  15-10-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic Boss Makes Huge Admission About £6.8m Midfielder: Can His Growth Stabilise Celtic?Celtic needed a response at Fir Park, and Mika Baur delivered the kind of midfield performance that could help Martin O’Neill steady his side’s season.The Hoops entered Sunday’s match after three consecutive defeats before the international break. However, they secured a valuable 2-0 victory over Motherwell, with Camilo Durán opening the scoring before Benjamin Nygren added the
  
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