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• Brighton v Leeds: Key stats and talking points

  04-09-2026 20:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After a rollercoaster start to their Premier League campaign, Brighton & Hove Albion welcome an improving Leeds United team to the Amex Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST).The Seagulls were 4-0 winners over Aston Villa in their opener, then lost 4-3 at Chelsea last time out. Head coach Fabian Hurzeler will have taken some positives from the clash at Stamford Bridge though, namely the manner in which his team bossed long periods of the contest.As for Leeds, they followed up a win over Nottingham
  
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• Aston Villa Star Set For Big 2031 Deal: Right Decision From The Midlands Club?

  04-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Star Set For Big 2031 Deal: Right Decision From The Midlands Club?Aston Villa are preparing to hand a vote of confidence to Amadou Onana, with a contract expected to run until June 2031 despite his knee injury. Foot Mercato journalist Sébastien Denis, as relayed by Sport Witness, reported on September 4 that an agreement has been sealed and that an official announcement is imminent.Onana, 25, has a deal until June 2029, but Villa have chosen to add two years while he works thr
  
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• Luis Enrique signs new deal to extend PSG stay

  04-09-2026 21:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique was previously in charge of Barcelona and Spain [Getty Images]Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique has agreed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2030. The Spaniard, 56, has guided PSG to back-to-back Champions League trophies and three Ligue 1 titles since taking the helm in July 2023.His previous deal was due to expire at the end of this season.The news was announced by the club prior to Friday evening's home league fixture against Monaco. PSG qua
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Gifted Winger: One For The Future?

  04-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Are Among The Clubs Hoping To Land This Gifted Winger: One For The Future?In a recent report, El Intransigente claimed that Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs hoping to land Boca Juniors winger Leonel Flores. It has been mentioned that Spurs are facing competition from Brighton and Hove Albion, Manchester City and Aston Villa in the race to land the Argentine prospect this summer.Flores’ Impressive Rise In Argentine FootballFlores came through the youth ranks of Boca J
  
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• Maurizio Sarri discusses dangers of facing Roma: “They have everything to compete for the title.”

  04-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maurizio Sarri discusses dangers of facing Roma: “They have everything to compete for the title.”Atalanta’s league campaign got off to a flying start with two wins at the Gewiss Stadium, first against Sassuolo and then Bologna. The victory against the Rossoblu came almost at the last minute, with Samardzic’s strike allowing Atalanta to join Roma at the top of the table. Maurizio Sarri, speaking at a press conference from the Zingonia training center, spoke about the upcom
  
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• Alexander Isak equals impressive Liverpool feat that stood for 15 years 💫

  04-09-2026 21:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak equals impressive Liverpool feat that stood for 15 years 💫This season is already proving to be the story of Alexander Isak's comeback.Liverpool's record signing has banished a debut campaign which began with his hefty price tag, a stuttering start and injury woes that put the heat firmly on him this term.But Isak has already matched his tally of three Premier League goals from his opening 12 months at Anfield after netting twice early in the Reds' encounter at Ipswich Town
  
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• Luis Enrique and five players extend PSG contract

  04-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique and five players extend PSG contractParis Saint-Germain officially announced on Friday that they had extended the contracts of their manager, Luis Enrique, and five of his players, ahead of the kick-off of their big match against AS Monaco.Having entered the final year of his contract at the start of the 2026-27 season, the Spanish manager is now tied to PSG until 2030. The reward is more than deserved for Enrique, who has become a club legend by leading the side to its first two Ch
  
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• Guendouzi and Greenwood banned after brawl

  04-09-2026 21:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matteo Guendouzi celebrates at the end of the Champions League play-off round second-leg match against Lyon [Getty Images]Fenerbahce midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has received a four-match European ban - with two of those games suspended - and been fined 50,000 euros (£43,000) for his part in a brawl following their Champions League play-off win at Lyon.Mason Greenwood, the Turkish side's English striker, has been given a one-match suspended ban which, like Guendouzi's, "is subject to a prob
  
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• Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Atletico Madrid Winger: Is He Worth The Fight?

  04-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are Locked In A Three-Way Battle For This Atletico Madrid Winger: Is He Worth The Fight?In a recent report, journalist Mark Brus mentioned that Manchester City are locked in a three-way battle for Atletico Madrid winger Alex Baena. It is believed that the Mancunian giants would have to rival Newcastle United and Aston Villa in the race to land the Spanish wide player.Baena’s Impressive Form In La Liga This SeasonBaena has made an excellent start to this campaign as he put i
  
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• Lazio focus on free agents Diogo Leite, Joao Silva and Panzo

  04-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lazio focus on free agents Diogo Leite, Joao Silva and PanzoLazio are reportedly back in talks with free agents Diogo Leite, Joao Silva and Jonathan Panzo to bolster their squad, but face strong competition.The transfer window is now closed, but clubs in Italy are still able to sign players who are out of contract.ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 04: SS Lazio head coach Gennaro Gattuso during the SS Lazio training session at Formello Sport Centre on August 04, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi
  
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• Sterling Should Return | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face Motherwell

  04-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sterling Should Return | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Rangers Lineup To Face MotherwellAfter a dismal start to their season, Rangers are slowly gaining momentum with successive league wins over Aberdeen and Falkirk. However, they looked far from impressive despite grinding out results and must step up their game against in-form Motherwell on Saturday afternoon to snatch their first league win at Ibrox.The Well have repeatedly troubled the Light Blues of late, securing two wins and three draws in past six m
  
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• Inter Register All Four Summer Signings for Champions League

  04-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter Register All Four Summer Signings for Champions LeagueInter have officially confirmed their squad list for the 2026-27 Champions League league phase, with all four of the club’s summer signings – John Stones, Curtis Jones, Aleksandar Stankovic and Djed Spence – registered across the Nerazzurri’s List A and List B submissions to UEFA.According to Football Italia, all clubs competing in UEFA competitions submitted their squads by the end of Wednesday, September 2, the
  
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• Hull FC fightback not enough to overhaul Toulouse

  04-09-2026 21:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Betfred Super LeagueToulouse (30) 44Tries: O'Kane 2, Polselli, Roumanos, Ulberg, Rouge, Ashall-Bott Goals: Rouge 8Hull FC (0) 30Tries: Martin 2, Sezer 2, Moy Goals: Sezer 5Hull FC threatened an incredible comeback from 30-0 behind against Toulouse, who regrouped to register their third successive Super League victory.The visitors were well below par in the first 40 minutes, conceding five tries without reply, and they were unable to fully repair the damage despite a much-improved second-half sho
  
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• Report – Barcelona director always anticipated for Atletico Madrid’s blockade over Julian Alvarez

  04-09-2026 21:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report – Barcelona director always anticipated for Atletico Madrid’s blockade over Julian AlvarezFC Barcelona will end the summer transfer window without their main target, Julián Álvarez, but the club can take some comfort from having prepared for that outcome well in advance.As per SPORT’s Carlos Monfort, the Blaugrana director, Deco, had long been aware that Atletico Madrid were unlikely to make the Argentine’s departure easy. While Barcelona continued to
  
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• 📸 How did that not go in? Köln ride huge luck against VfB

  04-09-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 How did that not go in? Köln ride huge luck against VfBJust last week against Bayern, Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman somewhat unwillingly became the unlucky hero of the day when he first scored the equalizer and then, shortly afterward, unfortunately put the ball into his own net.And in his team’s currently ongoing second Bundesliga match, the spotlight is once again on him in the opening minutes – and once again not necessarily in the most positive way.
  In the 9th m
  
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• 📸 How did that not go in? Köln get a huge let-off v VfB

  04-09-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 How did that not go in? Köln get a huge let-off v VfBAs recently as last week against Bayern, Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman became, partly through no fault of his own, the unfortunate hero of the day when he first scored the equalizer and then, shortly afterwards, sadly put the ball into his own net.And in his team’s currently ongoing second Bundesliga match, the spotlight is once again on him in the opening minutes – and once again not necessarily in the most posit
  
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• Hull City vs Aston Villa: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Predicted Lineups

  04-09-2026 20:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City vs Aston Villa: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Predicted LineupsHull City vs Aston Villa: Prediction, Team News and LineupsHull City have made the sort of start to their Premier League return that nobody saw coming, and now Aston Villa arrive at the MKM Stadium with rather more questions than answers.The Tigers were widely tipped for relegation before the season began. Two matches later, Sergej Jakirovic’s side have six points, two clean sheets and victories over Manchester
  
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• Tierney To Return? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face St Mirren

  04-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tierney To Return? | Predicted 4-2-3-1 Celtic Lineup To Face St MirrenDespite a disastrous defeat to LASK in the Champions League playoffs, Celtic are going strong in the Premiership, having won four successive games. The reigning champions should now aim to maintain the momentum in Paisley when they clash with the high-flying St Mirren on Saturday night.The Celts avenged their League Cup defeat by beating the Buddies in the FA Cup semifinal. But these two sides were extremely competitive last s
  
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• Sneijder: ‘Inter can send Real Madrid message, but only one player in Treble team’

  04-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sneijder: ‘Inter can send Real Madrid message, but only one player in Treble team’Wesley Sneijder feels Inter can ‘send a message’ against Napoli and Real Madrid, but insists only one current player ‘might’ have made it into the Treble-winning team of 2010.The retired midfielder spoke to reporters as he attended a sponsorship event and was inevitably asked about the upcoming tests for his old club.That includes hosting Napoli in Serie A at San Siro, then visit
  
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• Barcelona’s first selection dilemmas arrive in midfield ahead of Valencia clash

  04-09-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s first selection dilemmas arrive in midfield ahead of Valencia clashFC Barcelona have built a competitive squad across the pitch, after an excellent summer transfer window, with quality options in all positions. But nowhere is the depth of talent more impressive than in the double pivot. With four high-quality options now available, Hansi Flick faces his first difficult selection decisions of the season, reports MARCA.Four players competing for two placesPedri, Gavi, Marc Bernal
  
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• Seven in, many out – Rating Real Madrid’s 2026 summer transfer window

  04-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Seven in, many out – Rating Real Madrid’s 2026 summer transfer windowReal Madrid’s summer transfer window was full of activity, albeit not consistently throughout the break.Their activity was top-heavy as they did most of the big hitting before the FIFA World Cup in June. They continued to keep tabs on targets beyond that, but the emphasis shifted to departures.While the club did make multiple big name signings across the field to significantly bulk up the squad, they balanced
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Serie A is the priority for Como, respect De Rossi’s Genoa’

  04-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Serie A is the priority for Como, respect De Rossi’s Genoa’Cesc Fabregas insists ‘Serie A is the priority’ for Como rather than the Champions League, and really ‘respects’ the way Daniele De Rossi sets Genoa out as a coach.It kicks off at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris, also commonly known as Marassi, at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens on the Liveblog.NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Cesc Fabregas
  
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• PSG-Monaco XIs: Akliouche starts, Dembélé and Ferrán Torres benched!

  04-09-2026 20:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG-Monaco XIs: Akliouche starts, Dembélé and Ferrán Torres benched!PSG and Monaco face off this Friday to kick off Matchday 3, along with Lyon-Auxerre.
  These are the starting lineups for both teams...¡¡PSG XI!!In defense, Zaire Emery is the new face at left-back.In attack, Kvaratskhelia could play as the centre-forward, while Akliouche is the new addition and we will see if he ends up being the '9'.Ferrán Torres and Dembelé will start on the bench.
  
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• Will Carrick Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Everton

  04-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Carrick Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs EvertonManchester United will clash heads with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils managed to earn a dominant 5-2 win over Ipswich Town recently, so they will be eager to maintain their good form in the league.Michael Carrick will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum fo
  
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• Jakirovic signs new Hull deal

  04-09-2026 20:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City chairman Acun Ilicali says it is a "privilege" to have Serjej Jakirovic as head coach after the Tigers boss signed a new two-year contract.Jakirovic, 49, is now under contract until the summer of 2028 with a club option for a further year and Ilicali said: "From the first day we met, it was clear that we had a special relationship. Everyone at the club believes that Sergej is a high-quality coach and it is a big privilege to have him here."He is the perfect coach for our vision and, ha
  
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• Gateshead sign defender Holgate and forward Hiwula

  04-09-2026 20:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gateshead have signed defender Harrison Holgate and forward Jordy Hiwula in deals until the end of the season.Holgate, 26, was a free agent after leaving League Two Fleetwood Town where he had spent his entire career, playing more than a century of games for them.Much-travelled Hiwula, 31, was last at fellow National League side Boston United, for whom he scored seven goals in 39 appearances last season.The pair are both eligible for Gateshead's fixture at home to Solihull Moors on Saturday (15:
  
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• Man City v Coventry: Key stats and talking points

  04-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Life back in the Premier League after 25 years away does not get any easier for Coventry City. They visit Manchester City on Saturday (15:00 BST) in their third game of the new season.Manchester City flexed their muscles last time out with a 4-1 win over Crystal Palace. After only just edging past Bournemouth in their first game, new head coach Enzo Maresca has enjoyed an encouraging start in the unenviable position of replacing Pep Guardiola.For Coventry head coach Frank Lampard, things have be
  
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• Guimaraes And Konsa To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs Chelsea

  04-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Guimaraes And Konsa To Start | 4-2-3-1 Arsenal Predicted Lineup Vs ChelseaArsenal will welcome Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium this Sunday afternoon as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Gunners managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win away at Aston Villa recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Mikel Arteta will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first XI for this clash. Bruno Guimaraes
  
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• Grosso: ‘Fiorentina have a new project with potential, need to show it’

  04-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Grosso: ‘Fiorentina have a new project with potential, need to show it’Fabio Grosso insists Fiorentina will need time to settle after a disastrous start to the season and heavy investments. ‘We have so much potential, now it’s up to me to get the most out of it.’The Viola have lost both their Serie A matches so far this season, 4-0 at Roma and then humiliatingly 3-0 at home to newly promoted Frosinone.With Torino coming up tomorrow at 14.00 UK time (15.00 CEST), and
  
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• Nottingham Forest v Tottenham Hotspur: Key stats and talking points

  04-09-2026 20:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto de Zerbi's Tottenham, who have lost both league games this season without scoring, now face a Nottingham Forest side who have beaten them in each of their last four encounters. BBC Sport takes a look at the key themes ahead of Saturday's meeting at the City Ground (15:00 BST)."It's the biggest problem, it's the biggest challenge and it's the biggest target to find the right mentality," De Zerbi said as he reflected on Spurs' defeat to Newcastle that left them bottom of the table.No point
  
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