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• Could Christos Tzolis be the x-factor in Arsenal's title defense?

  21-08-2026 22:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — Arsenal eased past Coventry City on Friday, as they opened up their Premier League title defense with a routine 3-0 win in north London as a new signing Christos Tzolis dazzled. The Greek winger, 24, was superb on the left as he had more touches in the box and more shots than any other player on the pitch as he created so many chances. He set the tone early in the first half as he skipped inside and curled a shot just over before being involved in Arsenal's opening two goals. Tzol
  
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• Top 10 Serie A performers in Week 1 so far: Milan, Inter and Napoli stars lead the way

  24-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top 10 Serie A performers in Week 1 so far: Milan, Inter and Napoli stars lead the wayAntonio Vergara, Pio Esposito and Adrien Rabiot have been rated as the best-performing players in Serie A across the first weekend of 2026-27 action by media outlets in Italy. Check out the top 10 standout performers from Saturday and Sunday’s matches below!The first eight matches of the 2026-27 Serie A season were played on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Bologna vs. Lazio will be played at 17.30 BST on Mo
  
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• Arsenal ready to submit offer for Julian Alvarez if Atletico star changes transfer stance

  24-08-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal ready to submit offer for Julian Alvarez if Atletico star changes transfer stanceArsenal failed in their pursuit of Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The Gunners still hope to make a marquee forward addition before the end of the transfer window. According to ESPN, Arsenal are ready to submit an offer for Julian Alvarez if they receive encouragement from either the striker or Atletico Madrid that a deal can be done. Alvarez hasn’t hidden his desire to join Barcelona,
  
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• Will Palace cut ties with Mateta before transfer deadline?

  24-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Despite his efforts to prove otherwise, Jean-Philippe Mateta still has 10 months left on his contract.That is significant for a number of reasons.It means if Crystal Palace are to recoup any money in transfer fees for the striker before he is eligible to sign a Bosman pre-contract with an overseas club in January, then this window provides their last opportunity to do so.That fact will not be lost on those at Selhurst Park and there is a view from some at the club that they should
  
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• Barcelona defender has a ‘serious offer’ from Man United; waiting for talks with club

  24-08-2026 16:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender has a ‘serious offer’ from Man United; waiting for talks with clubThe future of Alejandro Balde has dominated the headlines in the Barcelona camp in recent days, with the player strongly linked with a move away from Camp Nou in the final week of the transfer market.A host of clubs have been linked with a move for Balde, including Manchester United, who are in the market for a new left-back this summer.Balde, for his part, is not a part of Barcelona’s plans fo
  
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• Top 10 Italy players in Serie A Week 1 so far: Vergara, Esposito and Cisse star

  24-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Top 10 Italy players in Serie A Week 1 so far: Vergara, Esposito and Cisse starThe first weekend of 2026-27 Serie A action is behind us and of the Italy representatives that took part in Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s matches, it is a collection of youngsters who have been rated the highest by the press. Check out the top 10 highest-rated Italy hopefuls from Serie A Week 1 below!Football Italia brings you the top 10 Italy internationals and Azzurri hopefuls from the first weekend of 2026-27
  
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• Juventus lose Yildiz to injury after first Serie A run-out of 2026-27: Surgery risk

  24-08-2026 16:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus lose Yildiz to injury after first Serie A run-out of 2026-27: Surgery riskAlarm bells are ringing in the Juventus camp as multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that star attacker Kenan Yildiz has picked up a significant injury that might require surgery and could rule him out of action for several months.Yildiz might need surgery on injured footJuventus got their 2026-27 Serie A campaign off to a winning start on Sunday with a 1-0 victory away against newly-promoted Frosinone, but the
  
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• Luis Enrique defends decision to haul off top player at half time of Rennes draw

  24-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique defends decision to haul off top player at half time of Rennes drawLuis Enrique raised some eyebrows last night when he took Ousmane Dembele off at half time of PSG’s draw with Rennes.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.PSG came back from 2-0 down in the second half against Rennes last night to draw 2-2 in their opening game of the Ligue 1 season.After the game, man
  
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• Does Elliott have a Liverpool future after latest omission?

  24-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harvey Elliott signed for Liverpool from Fulham in 2019 [Getty Images]It was a little under a month ago when in the bowels of the Yankee Stadium in New York, Harvey Elliott spoke candidly about his emotions after a "tough" loan spell at Aston Villa and why this summer felt like a second chance for Liverpool.There was a smile on his face when he spoke about his love for the club - the team he has supported since he was a boy - and wanting to be free and enjoying himself again with his football, b
  
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• “Absolutely” – Luis Enrique’s strong answer when asked about PSG’s transfer business this summer

  24-08-2026 16:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  “Absolutely” – Luis Enrique’s strong answer when asked about PSG’s transfer business this summerPSG sold players this summer, but already look to have moved cleverly to replace them and improve their squad.If you enjoy PSG Talk coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.Luis Enrique’s PSG team were down 2-0 at half time against Rennes last night, and the manager decided to take
  
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• Saudi move for Conceição, Tomori to Premier League, Roma back for Rios 🤑

  24-08-2026 16:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Saudi move for Conceição, Tomori to Premier League, Roma back for Rios 🤑The first matchday of Serie A comes to a close today, with the two Monday fixtures. The transfer market, however, is far from over and — if anything — the final week ahead promises fireworks.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!Let’s take a look at today’s most important news.⚠️ Juventus, Inzaghi cal
  
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• McInnes could be in stand for first Old Firm game

  24-08-2026 16:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derek McInnes has been in the dugout since the start of the season after appealing against a ban [SNS]Derek McInnes could be in the stand for his first Old Firm match as Rangers manager after a hearing date of 31 August was set for his appeal against a four-match touchline ban, one game of which is suspended.The penalty issued in July related to McInnes' spell as Hearts boss last season, when he described the decision to award Celtic a late penalty at Motherwell in May as "disgusting".A stoppage
  
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• Chelsea midfielder Brown signs new long-term deal

  24-08-2026 16:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea midfielder Brown signs new long-term dealChelsea midfielder Lola Brown has signed a new long-term contract with the club until summer 2029.The Blues announced the news via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 18-year-old England youth international joined the Chelsea academy back in 2019 and she went on to sign her first professional terms with the club in November 2024. Brown made her senior debut for The Blues just two days later.In total, Brown has made three appea
  
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• Farke on Gruev return date, 'the perfect start' and Mudryk 'noise'

  24-08-2026 16:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup match against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (kick-off 20:00 BST), having clinched a late 1-0 win there on Saturday.Here are the key lines from his news conference:With "no new injuries" to report following their Premier League season-opener, he is expecting to have "more or less the same players available" for their first cup match of the season.Ilia Gruev, who suffered a meniscus knee injury in Apr
  
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• Barcelona midfielder likely to miss Athletic Club clash; will return vs Rayo Vallecano

  24-08-2026 16:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder likely to miss Athletic Club clash; will return vs Rayo VallecanoMuch to the relieft of FC Barcelona, Gavi’s injury scare against Elche has turned out to be nothing more than a fright. An MRI scan carried out this morning at the Ciutat Esportiva ruled out any significant damage to his right knee. The club’s official medical report was reassuring, describing the issue simply as a contusion.“Gavi received a blow to his right knee during yesterday’s matc
  
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• Jersey Bulls 'got away with it' despite FA Cup win

  24-08-2026 16:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Summer signing Sammy Henia-Kamau's hat-trick was enough for Jersey Bulls to beat Sheerwater [Jersey Bulls]Jersey Bulls manager Elliot Powell said his side "got away with it" after they came from behind to beat Sheerwater FC 4-1 in their FA Cup preliminary round tie on Saturday.The home side went a goal down after 12 minutes in an opening half an hour riddled with errors and miscommunication.They eventually clicked into gear, with summer signing Sammy Henia-Kamau scoring a hat-trick and Lorne Bic
  
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• Holden on squad rotation, transfer business and Stoke cup tie

  24-08-2026 16:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hull City assistant manager Dean Holden has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup game against Stoke City at bet365 Stadium (kick-off 19:45 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Holden said Nobel Mendy, Semi Ajayi and Lewie Coyle, who were forced off against Manchester United, had cramp so it's "not as bad as first feared".He said that trio and Ryan Giles will be assessed on Monday to "see how they shape up" for Tuesday.Summer signing Hidemasa Morita "will get so
  
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• Luis Enrique fires warning shot at PSG duo Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

  24-08-2026 16:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luis Enrique fires warning shot at PSG duo Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha KvaratskheliaParis Saint-Germain have sought to keep their forwards on their toes. Last season, there was a clear hierarchy, even if four didn’t go into three. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Bradley Barcola competed for three places in the PSG front line. Behind, however, the starters weren’t pushed. Lee Kang-in and Goncalo Ramos were very
  
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• 'Tottenham don't strike fear into teams any more' - Austin

  24-08-2026 16:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin doesn't believe Roberto de Zerbi has a single player in his squad who would "put the scares up you" this season.Tottenham, who have spent in the region of £237m this summer, fell to a shock 3-0 defeat against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, despite four of their statement summer signings being named in their starting XI."There were problems all over the pitch," Austin said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily. "They just
  
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• Luís Campos says PSG’s transfer window ‘not at all over’ amid Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye exit talks

  24-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luís Campos says PSG’s transfer window ‘not at all over’ amid Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye exit talksIt has been a busy transfer window for Paris Saint-Germain. The forward line has been rejuvenated. The reigning European champions have sold the likes of Goncalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in, and Randal Kolo Muani, whilst the likes of Ferran Torres, Maghnes Akliouche, and Mika Godts have all arrived to replace them; all made their Ligue 1 debuts against Stade Rennais on Sunday
  
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• Cucurella speaks after Real Madrid presentation: ‘Going to be one of the best stages of my career’

  24-08-2026 16:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cucurella speaks after Real Madrid presentation: ‘Going to be one of the best stages of my career’Real Madrid’s presentation carousel continued as Marc Cucurella became the latest signing to be officially welcomed on Monday. As has become customary this summer, the club held a private ceremony in the boardroom at Ciudad Real Madrid, attended by the player, club president Florentino Perez and honorary president Jose Martinez Pirri.The former Chelsea defender formally signed his
  
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• Arsenal to profit from former Gunner’s proposed £17m move

  24-08-2026 16:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal to profit from former Gunner’s proposed £17m moveBesiktas are pushing to sign Joe Willock from Newcastle United, with Arsenal in line to receive a percentage of the proceeds of any sale.Photo by Yong Teck Lim/Getty ImagesThe Chronicle report that Besiktas have made a fresh attempt to sign Joe Willock, with the player already having agreed terms on a four-year contract with the Super Lig side.Newcastle United already turned down a £10m offer in July, and they’ve be
  
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• Barcelona academy wonderkid out for five weeks with ankle injury

  24-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona academy wonderkid out for five weeks with ankle injuryAccording to Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona teenage wonderkid Ebrima Tunkara has been sidelined with an ankle injury.Ebrima trained with the reserve team on Friday after spending the entire pre-season with the first team. This past weekend, he played a few minutes in Barça Atletic’s friendly against Vilanova, but was forced off after taking a heavy blow to his ankle.Medical tests were carried out on Monday and, according
  
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• 'Both goals were so avoidable' - Maddison on Boro defeat

  24-08-2026 16:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Middlesbrough academy ambassador and former midfielder Neil Maddison said he was left disappointed with Boro's defending after a 2-1 loss to Blackburn Rovers."You always felt that the game was too open and we gave them a few chances here and there," Maddison told BBC Radio Tees."The defence have to be solid enough as well and at this moment in time, we just look like every attack I thought they were going to score."Both goals were so avoidable."Listen to the full reaction plus inte
  
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• Lulli could replace Molina in Roma’s XI vs Fiorentina

  24-08-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lulli could replace Molina in Roma’s XI vs FiorentinaRoma is preparing for their league debut against Fiorentina, and just hours before kickoff, new information has emerged regarding Gian Piero Gasperini’s possible options. According to Radio Manà Manà Sport, the Giallorossi coach is considering starting Emanuele Lulli, a young player born in 2007 who has gained prominence in recent weeks thanks to his performances in training camp and in summer friendlies.The potential
  
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• From Portugal: Roma reignite talks with Richard Rios

  24-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Portugal: Roma reignite talks with Richard RiosRoma are once again closely monitoring the midfielder market and are reviving a path they pursued last summer. According to Portuguese portal cnnportugal.iol.pt, the Giallorossi have re-established contact for Richard Rios, a Colombian midfielder born in 2000 and currently playing for Benfica.The player had already been identified by Roma management as one of the most attractive prospects to strengthen the midfield, thanks to his physical and t
  
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• Fabrizio Romano: Contact made as Arsenal star moves closer to the exit door

  24-08-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano: Contact made as Arsenal star moves closer to the exit doorArsenal Tracking Julian Alvarez Situation in Crucial Final Week of Transfer WindowThe final week of the summer transfer window is shaping up to be decisive for a number of major clubs, and Arsenal have been firmly placed among those monitoring one of the market’s most delicate situations. In his latest transfer update, Fabrizio Romano made clear that movement is expected across Europe in the closing days, setting th
  
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• Mourinho refuses to panic over megastar’s form and delivers private message of support – report

  24-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho refuses to panic over megastar’s form and delivers private message of support – reportVinicius Jr. did not have the ideal start to the new La Liga season, but Jose Mourinho is in no mood to panic.The Brazilian endured a difficult evening during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Espanyol, struggling to find his usual influence and becoming increasingly involved in confrontations with opposition players. A yellow card followed, while the noise around his performance grew a
  
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• Elye Wahi arrives in Nice ahead of loan move from Eintracht Frankfurt

  24-08-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elye Wahi arrives in Nice ahead of loan move from Eintracht FrankfurtElye Wahi touched down in Nice late last night ahead of his loan move to Le Gym from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Ivory Coast international also spent last season on loan at OGC Nice.Fans gathered at Nice Airport late on Sunday night to welcome Wahi. The former Olympique de Marseille, RC Lens, and Montpellier HSC forward spent the second half of last season on loan at the Allianz Riviera. It was his goals that ultimately kept the c
  
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• Girona winger Kim to undergo Rangers medical

  24-08-2026 15:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kim Min-su has played twice for Girona so far this season [Getty Images]Girona winger Kim Min-Su is expected to arrive in Glasgow in the next 48 hours before a prospective move to Rangers.The 20-year-old South Korean was loaned to second-tier Andorra last term and is set to leave Girona after their relegation from La Liga.Kim scored 19 goals in 84 appearances for Girona B and has played eight times for their senior team. At Andorra, he netted six times in 40 games and provided four assists.Range
  
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