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• Connolly 'sticking with same squad' amid McClean absence

  21-09-2026 08:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derry City interim manager Mark Connolly has said he is "sticking to the same squad we have" when asked whether James McClean would be returning for any of the club's upcoming fixtures.The Creggan man, who returned to Derry City in January after a stint with Wrexham, has not featured in a starting line-up since July.Former Sunderland and Stoke player McClean, 37, had a high-profile fall-out with the club in August after an attempt was made to terminate his contract.Connolly took over as interim
  
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• How many times has a player scored a hat-trick in a Premier League loss?

  21-09-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brian Brobbey scored a hat-trick for Sunderland in their 5-3 defeat at Manchester City [Getty Images]Brian Brobbey became part of Premier League history on Sunday after scoring a hat-trick as part of the losing side.The Netherlands international is now only the fifth different player to do so in a Premier League match, after netting three times during Sunderland's 5-3 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.It is the first time it has happened in the league since 2007, and only the sixth time in the
  
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• What do you make of Man Utd?

  21-09-2026 11:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United have picked up one point from their opening three games in the 2026-27 season [Getty Images]Over on our Fan Chat page, we have been pondering the situation for Manchester United this season after they started the season with two defeats.Then on Saturday, they were a minute away from ending Arsenal's club-record unbeaten run of 20 games - and at Emirates Stadium too.So, what do you make of them? Is "patience" needed or are they in a bit of trouble given how competitive the Women
  
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• Real Madrid could face sanction after delaying restart of second half vs Atletico Madrid

  21-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could face sanction after delaying restart of second half vs Atletico MadridReal Madrid will be heading into the international break with a major headache, with their inconsistent start to the season compounded by a 2-1 defeat to rivals Atletico Madrid.In a game that was dominated by questionable calls from the referee, another key talking point was the delayed restart, purely due to Real Madrid.Indeed, the match’s second half started five minutes late, and the incident could n
  
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• Liverpool keen on move for Ligue 1 star

  21-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool keen on move for Ligue 1 starLiverpool Push Forward in Lamine Camara Race as Andoni Iraola Eyes Midfield ControlLiverpool’s interest in Lamine Camara looks serious, and it should. If Andoni Iraola wants more control in midfield, more intensity out of possession and more punch carrying the ball through traffic, this is the sort of profile that makes sense.According to Caught Offside, Liverpool have already opened initial lines of communication with Camara’s representatives a
  
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• Huijsen Red Card Swings Madrid Derby Atlético’s Way

  21-09-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Huijsen Red Card Swings Madrid Derby Atlético’s WayAtlético Madrid beat Real Madrid 2-1 in a fractious La Liga derby, with Jonathan David’s second-half strike proving decisive after Dean Huijsen’s dismissal left Los Blancos with ten men for the remainder of the match, according to The Guardian’s match report.Atlético punish Huijsen dismissal as David seals derby winThe turning point came shortly after the interval when a long ball from David Hancko se
  
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• Man City put pressure on Arsenal but face stern examination after break

  21-09-2026 10:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's stunning loss at Brighton on Saturday opened the door for Manchester City and they took full advantage.They are the only side in England's top four divisions with a 100% winning record intact, and they are three points clear at the top.Enzo Maresca has become only the sixth Premier League manager to win his first five Premier League games in charge at a club after Carlo Ancelotti, Craig Shakespeare, Maurizio Sarri and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer - and Pep Guardiola when he took over at City i
  
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• Newcastle 2-1 Hull City - the fans' verdict

  21-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Newcastle United and Hull City.Here are some of your comments:Newcastle fansDavid: Newcastle did well to bounce back from the Leeds horror show and a win was truly necessary to steady the ship and bring back the confidence to the players in the depleted squad on the day. Onwards we go under the guidance of the very impressive new manager, who is getting us out of the rut we ended up in with Eddie Howe.Christopher: Terri
  
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• Jamie Carragher highlights key Liverpool decision after ‘nothing’ Florian Wirtz performance

  21-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jamie Carragher has called on Liverpool to drop Florian Wirtz after what he felt was his worst performance yet for the club against Bournemouth.Wirtz has failed to kick on under new manager Andoni Iraola after struggling to make an impact in his debut Premier League season, still without a goal after six matches this term.He was heavily criticised by Carragher on commentary for his display in Liverpool’s 1-0 win at the Vitality Stadium, saying: “Wirtz has been really poor again. It's
  
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• Brighton 3-0 Arsenal - the fans' verdict

  21-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Brighton and Arsenal.Here are some of your comments:Brighton fansEd: Hats off to Huerzeler. He has managed to meld a team containing several new signings and relative newcomers into a formidable force capable of making the champions look very ordinary. Outstanding across the park and from start to finish. The Amex was rocking when we weren't open-mouthed at the intensity, fitness and skill. We trusted the process and we
  
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• Barcelona send scouts to watch 15-year-old Norwegian striker who broke Erling Haaland’s record

  21-09-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona send scouts to watch 15-year-old Norwegian striker who broke Erling Haaland’s recordAccording to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have stepped up their interest in another teenage attacking talent, with scouts from the Catalan club travelling to watch Norwegian striker Gabriel Rajkovic.As per the report, the 15-year-old is already making an extraordinary impression at senior level with Valerenga and has even scored twice for the first team. His rapid emergence has attracted attent
  
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• Iraola makes best league start since Fagan

  21-09-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola was business-like on his return to Bournemouth, saying pre-match the time for talk would be after the game.He cut a frustrated figure for much of the encounter as Liverpool struggled to get a hold on the game, but they improved after the break and deserved the win, according to their boss.With nine points from a possible 15 in the Premier League and wins at Anfield in the Champions League and Carabao Cup, Iraola has had a largely positive start to life at Liverpool.The 44-year-old
  
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• ‘I’d like to be like the Harry Kanes, the Erling Haalands, but…’ – Neal Maupay regretful after wasteful display

  21-09-2026 10:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘I’d like to be like the Harry Kanes, the Erling Haalands, but…’ – Neal Maupay regretful after wasteful displayNeal Maupay’s (30) inclusion in Olympique de Marseille’s line-up to face Paris Saint-Germain was certainly a surprise. It is only the club’s severe austerity measures that gave the Frenchman a route back into the set-up at the Vélodrome. He has been a part of the squad since the start of the campaign, having spent last season out o
  
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• Referee report details two send-offs after Real Madrid vs Atletico tunnel row

  21-09-2026 10:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Referee report details two send-offs after Real Madrid vs Atletico tunnel rowThe controversy surrounding the Madrid derby continued beyond the pitch, with the referee’s report revealing that a confrontation broke out in the tunnel at half-time and resulted in red cards for members of both coaching staffs.Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were involved in a heated exchange on their way to the dressing rooms, with Antonio Rudiger and Morten Hjulmand identified as the players who helped spark t
  
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• Real Madrid issue strong statement after controversial Atletico Madrid defeat

  21-09-2026 10:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid issue strong statement after controversial Atletico Madrid defeatReal Madrid left the RiyadhAir Metropolitano on Sunday with zero points, as Jose Mourinho’s side succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid. Post-match, the overriding emotion was anger, given that a number of big calls made by on-field referee Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias went against them.Prior to Dean Huijsen being sent off for a last man challenge on Giuliano Simeone, Real Madrid felt that Atleti sh
  
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• Goldman Sachs sets key March deadline for Barcelona’s new Camp Nou VIP seats – report

  21-09-2026 10:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Goldman Sachs sets key March deadline for Barcelona’s new Camp Nou VIP seats – reportBarcelona’s relationship with Goldman Sachs remains strong despite delays to the Espai Barça project, with the financial giant now set to provide a further €300 million to help complete the redevelopment of Spotify Camp Nou.According to SPORT, the latest agreement is a sign of the confidence between the two parties after Goldman Sachs initially helped Barcelona bring together invest
  
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• 'Carrick presiding over a club whose supporters feel deflated'

  21-09-2026 10:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville took a deep breath after Lisandro Martinez's own goal put Fulham ahead just over an hour into what had been a laboured Manchester United performance, and delivered his verdict.The former United skipper is never short of a scathing word, but even by his standards, this was brutal."I've watched Manchester United since the age of five and that's the worst 15 minutes I've ever seen," he said. "Absolutely pathetic."I've never seen such a lack of effort. What must [Michael] Carrick be thi
  
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• Bruno Genesio provides Igor Paixao injury update

  21-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Genesio provides Igor Paixao injury updateOlympique de Marseille did everything to retain Igor Paixao (26) over the summer. Amid the club’s financial problems, the ownership looked to offload the Brazilian in the closing days of the transfer window, amid talks with Sunderland. It was clear, however, that even the sale of the winger would not allow OM to recruit. Given the sales of other star players over the summer and the absence of incomings, Paixao was now the star of the team. Br
  
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• Atletico Madrid players respond to Real Madrid refereeing complaints after derby win: ‘If they made that decision…’

  21-09-2026 10:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Atletico Madrid players respond to Real Madrid refereeing complaints after derby win: ‘If they made that decision…’Atletico Madrid players were asked to address the refereeing controversy surrounding their 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, with Giuliano Simeone, Alex Baena and Jan Oblak offering their views on the major incidents at the Metropolitano.Giuliano was named Man of the Match after playing a decisive role in the victory. He won the penalty that led to Dean Huijsen&r
  
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• 'The mentality in the dressing room is really good' - Hall

  21-09-2026 10:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Newcastle defender Lewis Hall has said the Magpies are "happy with the three points" from Saturday's 2-1 win over Hull City but added that his side "got a bit sloppy".Hall put the hosts 2-0 ahead after just seven minutes but the Tigers came back into the match after that."We let them get back into the game, which we need to look at," Hall told BBC Radio Newcastle. "It was a mixture of our own doing and a good finish from their guy. When the score is 2-1 you know where the game is g
  
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• Norwich defending was 'embarrassing' - McConville

  21-09-2026 10:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Norwich City defender Ruairi McConville says he was left embarrassed by his side's 4-3 defeat at home by Bolton Wanderers.The Northern Ireland international scored in the first half to put the Canaries ahead but was at fault for Wanderers' final goal as the visitors came from behind to pick up their second win in succession.Norwich have conceded 13 goals in their last three matches and are yet to keep a clean sheet this season. They have conceded the joint-most goals (17) in the division, level
  
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• Aldershot winger Tuma called-up by Malta

  21-09-2026 10:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Basil Tuma has won eight caps for Malta [Getty Images]Aldershot Town winger Basil Tuma has been named in Malta's provisional 29-man squad for their upcoming international matches.The 21-year-old joined the Shots this summer from Reading and has made eight appearances to help put them eighth in the table with 15 points.Born in Uganda, Tuma represented his home country at the 2020 CECAFA Under-17 Championship before being called up for the Malta Under-19s in September 2022.He made his senior Malta
  
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• Jose Mourinho leads Real Madrid rant with printed images after derby defeat

  21-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho produced printer out images of controversial incidents in a derby rant after Real Madrid fell to Atletico Madrid. Mourinho hit out at the officials following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid, claiming Diego Simeone’s side could have had two red cards in the first half.The pressure increases on Mourinho, with the result following a 1-0 loss to Real Betis earlier in September to leave them six points off leaders Barcelona."We can skip the press conference because
  
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• Bruno Genesio denies he will resign as Marseille manager

  21-09-2026 10:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bruno Genesio denies he will resign as Marseille managerIt has been a historically bad start to the season for Olympique de Marseille. Granted, there is a context around it, with the siphoning off of assets in order to balance the books and keep promises made to UEFA and the DNCG at the start of the summer. It leaves OM’s squad considerably weakened both in terms of quality and quantity.Sunday night’s defeat in Le Classique to Paris Saint-Germain (1-2) was Marseille’s fifth def
  
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• Palmer set to withdraw from England squad after recall

  21-09-2026 10:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cole Palmer has two goals and two assists in the Premier League this season [Getty Images]Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is set to withdraw from England's squad for the upcoming Nations League matches because of a minor injury.The 24-year-old had been recalled by manager Thomas Tuchel having been controversially left out of the Three Lions' squad for the World Cup.Tuchel previously said Palmer had a "point to prove" and needed "to step up" to "keep his shirt and justify the nomination".However, the
  
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• Liverpool prepare for exit of 'world class' star after what's happened

  21-09-2026 10:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool prepare for exit of 'world class' star after what's happenedLiverpool have made a lot of changes to their first-team squad over the last couple of seasons.Around £600 million has been spent on bringing new players to Anfield in an attempt to replace their golden generation.Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Fabinho are just a few players that the Reds have had to try and replace over the last few years.And, while some moves have worked out, others haven't just yet wit
  
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• Watch: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham confronts referee after controversial derby defeat

  21-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Watch: Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham confronts referee after controversial derby defeatJude Bellingham made his frustration clear to Ortiz Arias at the final whistle after Real Madrid’s controversial 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano.The midfielder was at the centre of one of the derby’s most disputed incidents when Cristian Romero caught him with his studs during a challenge in the first half. Ortiz Arias initially booked Bellingham before VAR interven
  
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• Jonathan Clauss gives up OGC Nice captaincy; Axel Witsel nominated in his place

  21-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jonathan Clauss gives up OGC Nice captaincy; Axel Witsel nominated in his placeFor OGC Nice’s win over Lille OSC on Sunday (2-1) their first at the Allianz Riviera in a Ligue 1 game for almost 11 months, it wasn’t Jonathan Clauss who led his team out but Axel Witsel. The France international had inherited the armband following Dante’s retirement at the end of last season, however, Olivier Pantaloni has revealed how Clauss came to him to vacate the captaincy role. “It&rsqu
  
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• Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates Real Madrid’s derby defeat with social media activity

  21-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal celebrates Real Madrid’s derby defeat with social media activityLamine Yamal appeared to enjoy Real Madrid’s derby defeat to Atletico Madrid, with the Barcelona forward making his feelings known through social media activity after the 2-1 result at the Metropolitano.Yamal did not issue a statement or directly comment on the match. Instead, the Barcelona star reacted to a post from his Spain teammate and Atletico defender Marc Pubill, using emojis to cel
  
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• Allegri off to Napoli’s worst start in over ten years

  21-09-2026 10:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Allegri off to Napoli’s worst start in over ten yearsMassimiliano Allegri’s Napoli have only earned seven points in the opening five Serie A matches, marking the Partenopei’s worst start to a season since 2015-16.Fair to say that Allegri’s Napoli have had a disappointing start to the season, collecting two wins, two defeats and one draw in the opening five Serie A games.NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Massimiliano Allegri SSC Napoli head coach during the Serie A match
  
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