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• Chivu: ‘Inter know difficulties presented by Como’

  08-11-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chivu: ‘Inter know difficulties presented by Como’Cristian Chivu warns Inter ‘know the difficulties we could run into’ against Como today, so they need ‘character, determination and the right attitude.’It kicks off at San Siro at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.The Nerazzurri fell to their first Serie A defeat of the season last week, continuing their remarkably poor recent record in the
  
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• Errors frustrate fastidious O'Neil

  08-11-2026 18:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich's defensive frailties are becoming an increasingly concerning feature of their campaign.They have now gone 29 consecutive top-flight matches without keeping a clean sheet, with only Manchester United joining them in failing to register a shutout this season.Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton hardly helped himself, resembling a stilt walker on an ice rink as he attempted to cut the ball away from Evanilson, only to be dispossessed by the Brazilian.It was the sort of simple
  
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• Derry City secure FAI Cup with narrow Waterford win

  08-11-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City ended a season full of twists and turns with a silver lining in the form of the FAI Cup after a 1-0 win over Waterford in the final at Aviva Stadium.Graham Coughlan's side were not able to take advantage of a one-sided first half and were made to pay when a composed finish from Darragh Burns on 69 minutes broke the deadlock and proved to be the winner. It has been a turbulent campaign for the Candystripes with managerial mayhem, James McClean's return to the club not going as planned
  
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• Arteta suggests Arsenal 28yo ‘still not there’ despite improvement

  08-11-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta suggests Arsenal 28yo ‘still not there’ despite improvementMikel Arteta insisted Bruno Guimaraes is still not the finished article following Saturday’s win over Hull City, adding that he’s told the midfielder as much.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesBruno Guimaraes made a start in an important win over Hull City on Saturday, sending Arsenal into the international break on a positive note.But when asked about the Brazilian following the game, Mikel Arteta insistedthat whilst th
  
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• FAI Cup final: Derry beat Waterford to win decider - reaction

  08-11-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FAI Cup final FT: Derry City 1-0 Waterford United (15:00 GMT)Darragh Burns' low finish seals narrow Derry winListen to radio commentary on BBC Radio Foyle FAI Cup final: Derry beat Waterford to win decider - reaction
  
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• Xabi Alonso reaction: Chelsea boss on disappointing defeat at Sunderland - "We could have done even better"

  08-11-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso couldn't hide his disappointment as his side put in a woeful performance and lost 1-0 at struggling Sunderland on Sunday. It's going to be a long international break for Alonso and Chelsea. Below is the latest Xabi Alonso reaction from the Stadium of Light. Xabi Alonso reactionSpeaking to the BBCOn his overall feeling: "The game has been really, really tight, really, really competitive. Not many chances. The goal came after that penalty. Could have done better and aft
  
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• Evanilson's persistence pays off

  08-11-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Evanilson will doubtless find the net in much more aesthetically pleasing fashion than by picking the pocket of Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton.Walton dropped a shoulder in an attempt to outfox Evanilson, but the forward was wise to the ploy, nicked the ball off him and coolly slotted home.However, the Brazilian's persistence and alertness in closing down - his role was pivotal in Bournemouth's second as well - were duly rewarded in a deserved win at Portman Road.It ensured he
  
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• 🚑 Barrene injured for Real Sociedad just before international duty

  08-11-2026 17:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚑 Barrene injured for Real Sociedad just before international dutyBad news for Ander Barrenetxea. The Real Sociedad midfielder had to be substituted in the 70th minute of the match against Rayo Vallecano with a muscle tear.The player, who set up Orri's goal today, felt discomfort in the back of his right leg and had to be replaced by Ochieng.It is a cruel stroke of bad luck for the Real Sociedad player, as the tear, pending medical confirmation, comes just before he was due to join up with th
  
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• 📉 Man United slump to another PL low against Villa

  08-11-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📉 Man United slump to another PL low against Villa Man United's torrid run of form could continue in the Premier League after another quick slump.
  United had barely settled into the game against Aston Villa on Sunday and found themselves two goals down after just four minutes.Some slack defending allowed Alysson to race through and shoot past Senne Lammens before Nicolas Jackson scored his fourth goal in three Premier League games.The quickfire double left Old Trafford absolutely stunned once
  
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• Manchester United make worst-ever start to a game, conceding twice in four minutes (video)

  08-11-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's bad season got worse Sunday with an atrocious, historic start to their home match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford.Michael Carrick's Red Devils conceded 61 seconds into the game, then again before the end of the fourth minute to go down two goals faster than in any match across their 148-year history.The good news for United is Matheus Cunha won a penalty before the quarter-hour mark. Bruno Fernandes converted the penalty for 2-1 in the 16th minute.MORE — Live updates fr
  
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• Amorim: ‘Milan cannot have day off, losing must feel like end of the world’

  08-11-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Milan cannot have day off, losing must feel like end of the world’Ruben Amorim explains the kind of ‘mentality’ he wants to always see from inconsistent Milan after their win in Genoa. ‘There is no day off. It’s feeling that losing is the end of the world.’The Rossoneri remain completely unpredictable, as they have lurched from negative to positive results and back again, repeating the pattern at Marassi.After the midweek round defeat to Bologna, victory over Inter in the
  
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• Marcelo’s son and Real Madrid youth prodigy risk missing out on U17 World Cup after injury

  08-11-2026 17:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcelo’s son and Real Madrid youth prodigy risk missing out on U17 World Cup after injuryIt has been quite the day at La Fabrica. In the morning, it was reported that Iker Casillas has decided to pull out both his kids from the academy due to sporting reasons.Now, there is another news surrounding another famous kid at La Fabrica, in the form of Enzo Alves, who now faces a race against time to be fit for the upcoming U-17 World Cup.The son of Real Madrid legend Marcelo, Alves was forced off i
  
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• Bolton need more from wingers to kill games off

  08-11-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]The overriding feeling after yet another game slipped through our fingers is that we need far more from our wingers. It feels like we have thrown away six points in less than a week, first against Bristol City and now Derby on Friday night.The crazy five-minute spell immediately after half-time ultimately cost us, but if we show more threat in the final third, we don't give sides the chance to get back into the game. The same could be said of the Bristol City defeat.I don't th
  
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• 😯 Bizarre scenes! Player scores own goal just 22 seconds into the match

  08-11-2026 17:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😯 Bizarre scenes! Player scores own goal just 22 seconds into the matchIt happened in Turkey! Bingolspor midfielder Aykut Tezcan scored an own goal just 22 SECONDS into the match.The 19-year-old tried to clear the ball after the goalkeeper parried it, but sent it into his own net. Check this out:So, if they investigate thoroughly... Will they find out he's just that bad?Aykut Tezcan's Bingolspor lost 2–0 to Beyoglu.The teams play in the 2026/27 2. Lig - Kirmizi, the country's third division
  
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• Player Ratings: Four 8/10’s as Sunderland stun Chelsea

  08-11-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player Ratings: Four 8/10’s as Sunderland stun ChelseaSunderland 1-0 Chelsea: Le Fee Penalty Secures Crucial Premier League VictorySunderland secured a vital 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Stadium of Light, with Enzo Le Fee’s first-half penalty providing a much-needed boost for Regis Le Bris and his struggling side.The Black Cats entered Sunday’s Premier League encounter without a league victory since August, but produced a disciplined and determined performance to frustrate Chelsea and c
  
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• High-flying Brighton will soon be dreaming of the impossible

  08-11-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gomez's strike was his second of the season[Getty Images]Could Brighton really do the impossible and win the Premier League this season?Try telling their supporters otherwise after another impressive performance secured a seventh league win of the campaign and lifted them up to second place, five points behind leaders Arsenal after 10 games.The Seagulls look unstoppable at the moment. They are the highest scorers in the division and also boast the second-best defensive record.Their victory over
  
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• Barcelona register interest in signing €80 million-rated Chelsea defender – report

  08-11-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona register interest in signing €80 million-rated Chelsea defender – reportIt is no secret that Barcelona are in dire need of reinforcements in the defensive department, having been dealt multiple injury blows in the past month or so.Signing a new central defender could be a priority for Barcelona in the upcoming January transfer window.The club have already been linked with multiple centre-backs heading into January and it appears there is a latest entrant on the list.Barcelona inter
  
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• Failed to deal with Brobbey - player ratings for Sunderland v Chelsea

  08-11-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brobbey won the penalty in Sunderland's second league win of the season [Getty Images]Enzo Le Fee's penalty proved the difference as Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the table with a win over Chelsea.Chelsea defender Levi Colwill brought down Brian Brobbey in the 36th minute, with Le Fee sending goalkeeper Mike Penders the wrong way from the spot.Here is how I rated the players and how you rated them.Sunderland beat Chelsea for first league win since AugustWhat do BBC Sport's player ratings
  
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• Fabregas: ‘Como can challenge Inter for best possible result’

  08-11-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabregas: ‘Como can challenge Inter for best possible result’Cesc Fabregas is confident Como will ‘give it our all and challenge for the best possible result’ against Inter at San Siro, but jokes about his choice of Chelsea-owned Robert Sanchez in goal.It kicks off at San Siro at 17.00 GMT (18.00 CET).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.While almost everything the Lariani do this season seems to be historic, they real
  
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• Brentford star forward banned for Arsenal match

  08-11-2026 17:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brentford star forward banned for Arsenal matchIgor Thiago is set to miss Brentford’s match against Arsenal later this month, after picking up a red card in their game against Brighton on Sunday.Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty ImagesIgor Thiago has been a key player for Brentford in recent weeks, scoring three and assisting two in six games prior to Sunday’s trip away to Brighton & Hove Albion.But that run of form was brought to a swift end on the south coast, as the striker was shown a
  
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• Caicedo Gets 7, Rogers With 6 | Chelsea Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs Sunderland

  08-11-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Caicedo Gets 7, Rogers With 6 | Chelsea Players Rated In Lackluster Loss Vs SunderlandChelsea locked horns with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light earlier today as they hoped to secure all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a slow start to the game and conceded the opener in the 36th minute when Enzo Le Fee scored from the penalty spot. Xabi Alonso’s players went into the half-time interval 1-0 down on the scoreline.The West London giants failed to mount a comeback
  
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• FA Cup: Watch as Stockport and Cray Wanderers goes into extra time; Wimborne 1-0 Crawley

  08-11-2026 17:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Four matches in the FA Cup first round on Sunday10-man Stockport come back from 2-0 down to take Cray Wanderers into extra time - watch on BBC Two & this pageWimborne Town 1-0 up against League Two Crawley TownGrimsby beat eighth-tier Stafford Rangers on penalties after game finishes 3-3Oldham v Sheffield Wednesday (17:15)Use the 'watch & listen' tab for local radio commentariesSecond-round draw on Monday before Plymouth Parkway v BerkhamstedHave your say using the yellow Get Involved bu
  
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• Brobbey wins Colwill battle - player ratings for Sunderland's win over Chelsea

  08-11-2026 17:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brobbey won the penalty in Sunderland's second league win of the season [Getty Images]Enzo Le Fee's penalty proved the difference as Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the table with a win over Chelsea.Chelsea defender Levi Colwill brought down Brian Brobbey in the 36th minute, with Le Fee sending goalkeeper Mike Penders the wrong way from the spot.Here is how I rated the players and how you rated them.Sunderland beat Chelsea for first league win since AugustWhat do BBC Sport's player ratings
  
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• Le Fee and Roefs Get 7.5 | Sunderland Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Chelsea

  08-11-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Le Fee and Roefs Get 7.5 | Sunderland Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs ChelseaSunderland entertained Chelsea at the Stadium of Light earlier today as they looked to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Black Cats made a bright start to the game and scored the opener in the 36th minute when Enzo Le Fee scored from the penalty spot. Regis Le Bris’ men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.The Wearside club defended their lead well in the second 45 minutes and ear
  
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• Gomez stunner helps Brighton brush aside 10-man Brentford

  08-11-2026 17:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion 2 - 0 Brentford FTOnly Paris St-Germain (11) and Bayern Munich (10) have scored more goals from outside the box than Brighton this season (8) [Getty Images]Brighton moved up to second in the Premier League after cruising past 10-man Brentford at the Amex Stadium.The Seagulls took full advantage of Manchester City's slip-up at Nottingham Forest on Saturday night to leapfrog Enzo Maresca's side with a sixth win in seven top-flight matches.After a run of fiv
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Rennes 1-2 Lille: Soriba Diaoune and Nathan Ngoy propel Les Dogues up to second place

  08-11-2026 17:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Rennes 1-2 Lille: Soriba Diaoune and Nathan Ngoy propel Les Dogues up to second placeLigue 1 McDonald’s, Matchday 10, 08/11/2026Le LOSC Lille s’est offert un succès capital sur la pelouse du Stade Rennais (1-2), qui ont concédé leur première défaite à domicile de la saison. The matchLille didn’t set the world alight, but they were certainly clinical. For whilst they managed just three shots on target at Rhoazon Park, Davide Ancelotti’s men saw two of them find the
  
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• Player Ratings: Florian Wirtz shines as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace

  08-11-2026 17:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player Ratings: Florian Wirtz shines as Liverpool beat Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace 1-3 Liverpool: Wirtz and Isak Score as Reds Claim Premier League VictoryLiverpool returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon.Goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak secured three points for Andoni Iraola’s side, while Eddie Nketiah converted a stoppage-time penalty for the hosts.Crystal Palace created severa
  
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• Brobbey wins Colwill battle - player ratings for Sunderland v Chelsea

  08-11-2026 17:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brobbey won the penalty in Sunderland's second league win of the season [Getty Images]Enzo Le Fee's penalty proved the difference as Sunderland climbed off the bottom of the table with a win over Chelsea.Chelsea defender Levi Colwill brought down Brian Brobbey in the 36th minute, with Le Fee sending goalkeeper Mike Penders the wrong way from the spot.Here is how I rated the players and how you rated them.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?SunderlandRobin Roefs: The Dutch goalkeeper was rare
  
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• Former Port Vale striker Beckford dies aged 59

  08-11-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Port Vale striker Darren Beckford has died at the age of 59.Having began his career at Manchester City, making his senior debut in 1984, he went on to play 214 games for Vale between 1987 and 1991.He then had spells at a number of other clubs including Norwich, where he became their record signing in 1991, and Oldham, before retiring in 1998.In total, he scored 100 goals in 324 matches."We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing for former player Darren Beckford who passed away thi
  
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• Szoboszlai And Wirtz Get 8.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Crystal Palace

  08-11-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Szoboszlai And Wirtz Get 8.5 | Liverpool Players Rated In Impressive Win Vs Crystal PalaceLiverpool faced off against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds made a slow start to the game but got their noses ahead in the 40th minute thanks to Alexis Mac Allister’s effort. Andoni Iraola’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.Florian Wirtz doubled his side’s lead in the 54th minute be
  
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