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• Could Dorgu play at left-back regularly?

  11-09-2026 09:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Premier League defender Stephen Warnock believes Manchester United's Patrick Dorgu showed a glimpse of "what he is capable of doing" at left-back against Sabah, but his performance also showcased "what his vulnerabilities are".The 21-year-old, who is more naturally a left winger, assisted the hosts' opener in Thursday's 4-0 Champions League win and got Uefa's player-of-the-match award."It was his first start under Michael Carrick in that position," Warnock said on Match of the Day. "It wa
  
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• Liverpool have a new cult hero at the club according to Jamie Carragher

  11-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have a new cult hero at the club according to Jamie CarragherRonald Araujo already looks like a Liverpool cult heroFootball support is not always logical. Some players arrive with medals, headlines and big reputations, yet never truly connect. Others take only a couple of matches, a few crunching tackles and the right attitude, and the crowd is sold. Ronald Araujo is starting to look like the second type at Liverpool.His arrival in August did not trigger universal excitement. Plenty of
  
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• Swans winger Inoussa joins Gornik Zabrze on loan

  11-09-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zeidane Inoussa has not featured for Swansea since January[Huw Evans Picture Agency]Swansea City winger Zeidane Inoussa has joined Polish top-flight club Gornik Zabrze on loan for the remainder of the season.The deal comes after the 24-year-old was omitted from Swansea's English Football League (EFL) squad list.Inoussa came close to joining Portsmouth on English football's transfer deadline day earlier this month and was also linked with a loan move to Croatian side Osijek this week.Inoussa is u
  
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• 🚨 Stassin, Pepelu... Sevilla-Valencia XIs are in

  11-09-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Stassin, Pepelu... Sevilla-Valencia XIs are inTwo fallen members of the league aristocracy face off today, hoping their bad spell is only temporary.Sevilla and Valencia kick off Matchday 5 in LaLiga with a real blockbuster at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. Sevilla, unexpectedly sitting seventh, host a Valencia side coming off three straight defeats. Both teams line up today with these starting XIs:
  Sevilla: Odysseas; Iglesias, Castrín, Kike Salas, Suazo; Agoum&e
  
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• Man United injury latest ahead of Man City clash: Luke Shaw, Carlos Baleba and more

  11-09-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United injury latest ahead of Man City clash: Luke Shaw, Carlos Baleba and moreManchester United Injury Update Ahead of Manchester City DerbyManchester United won 4-0 in Europe on Thursday night and still came out of it with the same problem they carried into the game, availability. Results can flatter the surface. Fitness tells you more. With Manchester City next, Michael Carrick has decisions to make and very little margin for error.The biggest immediate concern is Luke Shaw. He missed the
  
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• How to watch Chelsea vs Hull City live: Stream link, TV, team news, prediction

  11-09-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea will try to get back to winning ways after suffering their first loss of the Premier League season to Arsenal last weekend, as Xabi Alonso's side looks to keep pace in the title race against Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.The Blues took an early lead away to the defending champions but were hit back by Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard in a 2-1 defeat that, in some ways, confirmed their credentials despite the result. Alonso has struck gold with the 3-4-2-1 formation, which puts
  
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• Spain manager endorses Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I think he can win it’

  11-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spain manager endorses Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or: ‘I think he can win it’The 2026 edition of the Ballon d’Or is going to be one of the most tightly contested in quite some time, with at least three candidates in the running.FC Barcelona rising superstar Lamine Yamal is among the favourites to win, but the attacker could find competition from teammate Rodri and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane.Yamal, though, has received endorsement from Luis de la Fuente
  
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• Liverpool have just avoided another major headache

  11-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool have just avoided another major headacheWith Liverpool being one of the world's most recognisable clubs, they're often in the media's spotlight. Whether it's about who their next manager is going to be or which player they're going to sign, whenever there's a story to be shared about the Anfield outfit, every single media company gets on it and shares it.And, while all of this coverage is good, it does mean that fans are often left disappointed as transfer links or rumours to emerge fr
  
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• Sutton sign Amartey and Brookes on loan

  11-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bobby Amartey has captained Leicester Under-21s this season, alongside training with the first team [Getty Images]Sutton United have signed defender Bobby Amartey and wing-back Ben Brookes on short-term loan deals.Amartey joins from Leicester City until the end of November.The 20-year-old academy player joined the Foxes at under-13 level and made his debut for both the U18s and U21s when he was 16.The Ghana youth international played three matches for Leicester's U21s in the Football League Trop
  
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• How to watch Manchester United vs Manchester City live: Stream, TV, team news, prediction

  11-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United encounter their toughest opponent of the young season when Manchester City visit Old Trafford on Sunday in a consequential Manchester derby.The Red Devils lost to newly-promoted Hull City in Week 1 of the Premier League season, then bounced back to beat Coventry City and draw away to Everton before cruising past Azerbaijani side Sabah in the Champions League on Thursday.MORE — Manchester derby predicted lineupsTo say that Manchester City are the best side on that early do
  
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• Jose Mourinho sees Real Madrid midfielder as key to adding balance to the team

  11-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho sees Real Madrid midfielder as key to adding balance to the teamReal Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni finally made his first appearance of the 2026/27 campaign on Tuesday against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. The France international had been unavailable since being injured at the World Cup and was unable to feature during pre-season or the opening weeks of La Liga.He was introduced in the closing stages of the game at the Bernabeu as Mourinho looked to calm a game
  
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• Sergio Conceicao warns Amorim: ‘Not easy at Milan, the coach isn’t the problem’

  11-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sergio Conceicao warns Amorim: ‘Not easy at Milan, the coach isn’t the problem’Sergio Conceicao is not looking back on his Milan tenure with much favour, and has warned current incumbent Rubem Amorim that it ‘won’t be easy’ for him in San Siro: “People think they should be winning the league and Champions League every year.”Conceicao reflects on Milan tenure: ‘I wouldn’t say it went well, but …’Conceicao had a short spell i
  
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• Mikey Moore in line for first Bundesliga start this weekend

  11-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikey Moore in line for first Bundesliga start this weekendMikey Moore is pushing for his first Bundesliga start with Cologne after an impressive substitute appearance in last weekend’s 4-1 defeat away at VfB Stuttgart. The Tottenham Hotspur loanee emerged as one of the few positives from a difficult evening for René Wagner’s side, immediately providing greater creativity and penetration after entering at halftime.GGFNexamined Moore’s encouraging Bundesliga debut in deta
  
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• BBC rules Pat Nevin’s punch claim during Celtic pitch invasion ‘fell below editorial standards’

  11-09-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pat Nevin’s comments during a pitch invasion in Celtic’s 3-1 victory against Hearts on the final day of the William Hill Scottish Premiership season "fell below editorial standards of accuracy", the BBC has concluded.Nevin had already apologised after claiming "two or three" Celtic supporters had punched Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland during live co-commentary for BBC Radio 5 Live.The former Scotland winger was detailing chaotic scenes at Celtic Park as home fans flooded the pitch
  
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• Sporting director loves Liverpool first-XI star, watching him closely

  11-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sporting director loves Liverpool first-XI star, watching him closelyOne of Europe's top sporting directors has discussed one Liverpool star this week. But then, he is technically his player.Ronaldo Araujo is on loan at Liverpool this season and he's made an impressive start to life at Anfield. Really, he's being used out of position but Andoni Iraola is clearly enjoying the extra security on the flank.That was largely why Liverpool were happy to give up a foreign player spot to land Araujo, aft
  
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• Real Madrid optimistic about reaching renewal agreement with star midfielder until 2031

  11-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid optimistic about reaching renewal agreement with star midfielder until 2031Despite the 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend, Real Madrid have shown signs of early promise this season under the leadership of Jose Mourinho.Many of the existing stars who were struggling to perform have considerably improved their performances, with Jude Bellingham, in particular, leading from the front.In just five competitive matches so far this season, the Englishman has racked up two goals and three
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona superstar named La Liga Player of the Month for August

  11-09-2026 19:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona superstar named La Liga Player of the Month for AugustFollowing a brilliant start to the 2026/27 campaign, FC Barcelona winger and club captain Raphinha has been voted the La Liga Player of the Month for August.The 29-year-old Brazilian international has easily been the best player not only in Spain but all of Europe in the early parts of the new season.Raphinha has already plundered eight goals in five games across all competitions for Barcelona this season, helping the tea
  
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• Team News: Five Liverpool stars set to miss Fulham clash

  11-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Team News: Five Liverpool stars set to miss Fulham clashLiverpool v Fulham Team News: Cody Gakpo Doubt, Bradley Barcola BoostLiverpool go into Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Fulham waiting on Cody Gakpo’s fitness. The forward missed the midweek win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield because of what Andoni Iraola called “adductor issues”, and there is still no certainty over whether he will be ready.The situation is straightforward. Gakpo is doubtful, Bradley Barcola
  
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• Spence eyes first Inter appearance after finally training on the pitch

  11-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spence eyes first Inter appearance after finally training on the pitchDjed Spence has finally trained on the pitch almost a month after his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur, and while he will be hoping to make his Nerazzurri debut in the near future, reports in Italy suggest that he may still have to bide his time for a first outing in San Siro.Spence training outside but may have to wait for Inter debutSpence was pictured in training by club photographers on Thursday, with reports from various ou
  
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• Saints' Eckert praises fan 'connection' at St Mary's

  11-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eckert has taken 47 points from his 20 home matches since becoming Saints head coach [Getty Images]Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says their "connection" to fans is key to the club's impressive home form in 2026.The 33-year-old was promoted from Saints' U21s coach to replace the sacked Will Still in November 2025, with the club lying 21st in the table.Since then, Saints have won 47 points at St Mary's, the best home record in the Championship, including winning the first three home games of
  
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• Andoni Iraola drops double Liverpool injury update ahead of Fulham clash

  11-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola drops double Liverpool injury update ahead of Fulham clashIraola Calms Bradley Barcola Injury Fears After Liverpool Beat Atletico Madrid 2-1Liverpool got the result they wanted against Atletico Madrid, and Andoni Iraola moved quickly to shut down the only real concern from the night, Bradley Barcola’s early exit.The £123million winger was making his full debut after arriving from Paris Saint-Germain and showed enough in his hour at Anfield to underline why Liverpool mov
  
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• O'Neil coming in 'perfect' for Davis' development

  11-09-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town left-back Leif Davis, who has started in each of the club's first three Premier League games, has been speaking to the media before Saturday's fixture against Crystal Palace (15:00 BST)."It has been perfect for me," he replied when asked about linking back up with Gary O'Neil, having worked under him while on loan at Bournemouth. "He has helped my development since he has come in."We are playing a different system to what I've been used to for the past three years. I'm
  
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• 🥇 King Raphinha, named LALIGA’s MVP for August

  11-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥇 King Raphinha, named LALIGA’s MVP for AugustRaphinha has been named LALIGA’s best player for August.The Blaugrana winger played a decisive role in Barça’s perfect run of wins in the domestic competition (4 out of 4).The Brazilian made his mark against Elche with a brace and an assist, scored against Athletic Club, and netted another two-goal haul against Rayo Vallecano to round off the month of August.Already in September, the Blaugrana winger added another goa
  
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• Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Christian Pulisic to make a mark

  11-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan boss Ruben Amorim backs Christian Pulisic to make a markSerie A side Milan haven’t seen Christian Pulisic feature this season but his time could soon come. Manager Ruben Amorim has now backed the USA international to succeed and make a mark under his tutelage.In the second half of last season, the attacker didn’t score a single goal under Max Allegril. This rough patch of form followed him at the World Cup and an injury also derailed his pre-season at Milan.The Rossoneri take o
  
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• 🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: the 2. Bundesliga goes wild again

  11-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: the 2. Bundesliga goes wild againThe 2. Bundesliga has already given us one spectacle or another in this still-young season.The best example is Matchday 3, when an incredible 22 goals were scored in just three Saturday matches – an average of 7.33 per game!There probably won’t be quite that many tonight. Since only two matches are taking place on Friday, that is almost utopian anyway. Still, the four teams involved look set to produce another f
  
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• 🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: 2. Bundesliga goes wild again

  11-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 Three goals in eight minutes: 2. Bundesliga goes wild againThe 2. Bundesliga has already given us one spectacle or two in this still young season.The best example came on Matchday 3, when an incredible 22 goals were scored in just three Saturday matches – an average of 7.33 per game!There probably won’t be quite that many tonight. Since only two matches are taking place on Friday, that would be almost utopian anyway. Even so, the four teams involved look set to put on anoth
  
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• 🔥 He just won’t stop: red-hot second-tier star keeps scoring!

  11-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🔥 He just won’t stop: red-hot second-tier star keeps scoring!The 2. Bundesliga has already given us one or two spectacles in this still young season.The best example is Matchday 3, when an incredible 22 goals were scored in just three Saturday matches – an average of 7.33 per game!There probably won’t be quite that many tonight. With only two matches taking place on Friday, that is almost utopian anyway. Still, the four teams involved look set to produce another firewor
  
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• Inter keen on Carlos Augusto’s renewal, initial contact made

  11-09-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter keen on Carlos Augusto’s renewal, initial contact madeSerie A side witnessed some uncertainty around the situation of Carlos Augusto in the summer but are working to make sure stays long-term.The defender has already had a part to play this season, doing quite well in the dramatic 3-2 win over Napoli after he came off in the second half. He has also filled in at centre-back in the recent past, also slotting in at right wing back at times.This seems to have impacted Inter’s thou
  
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• Garnacho will improve at Villa - Emery

  11-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits Alejandro Garnacho is yet to find his form but believes the Chelsea loanee is improving. The forward has played just 31 minutes this season after arriving from Stamford Bridge in the summer with Emery preferring academy graduate George Hemmings.He was an unused substitute in Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League win at Club Brugge but Emery expects the 22-year-old to make an impact at Villa Park."First is positive - his attitude. His attitude is very imp
  
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• Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty

  11-09-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Both of Inaki Williams' goals for Ghana came in qualification for the 2026 World Cup [Getty Images]Athletic Club forward Inaki Williams has announced his retirement from international duty with Ghana.The 32-year-old scored two goals in 28 caps for the Black Stars after making his debut in September 2022.He featured for the West Africans at the 2022 and 2026 Fifa World Cups and the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).Williams appeared twice at this year's World Cup as Ghana were knocked out in the
  
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