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• Double team news boost for Arsenal pre-Aston Villa clash

  31-08-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Double team news boost for Arsenal pre-Aston Villa clashBruno Guimaraes and Ezri Konsa have both travelled with Arsenal for Monday’s match against Aston Villa, though that doesn’t guarantee they’ll make the final squad or team.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFootball insider HandofArsenal reports that both Bruno Guimaraes and former Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa are part of the travelling squad to face Villa on Monday night.The same source adds that it remains to be s
  
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• Charlton's Sichenje out for season with knee injury

  04-09-2026 15:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Collins Sichenje has made 10 appearances for the Addicks since joining from Serbian side Vojvodina in February [Getty Images]Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.The Kenyan, 22, suffered the injury during the Addicks' Carabao Cup tie against Tottenham Hotspur and has since undergone surgery."It's a tough injury for Collins and everyone at the club," boss Nathan Jones told the club website."He underwent surgery this week
  
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• Report: Chelsea star already considering January exit

  04-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea star already considering January exitEstêvão Chelsea Future Under Xabi Alonso Raises Early ConcernChelsea’s season is barely underway, yet questions are already emerging around Estêvão’s role under new head coach Xabi Alonso.According to ESPN Brazil, the young Brazilian is concerned that his opportunities could be reduced under Alonso, despite wanting to remain at Stamford Bridge. The report, written by Renato Senise, suggests the player has
  
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• De Zerbi on Mudryk, offers for Richarlison and Forest

  04-09-2026 15:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground (15:00 BST)Here are the key lines from his news conference:James Maddison was back in training on Thursday but will not make Saturday's match. Everyone else is available, including Savio and Mykhailo Mudryk, who De Zerbi said is ready to play "part of the game".De Zerbi spoke at length about the Ukrainian winger: "We spent one particular season togethe
  
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• Wolves keeper Sa signs new contract

  04-09-2026 15:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Sa has made 174 appearances for Wolves since signing from Olympiakos in 2021 [Shutterstock]Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa has signed a new two-year contract extension which will keep him at the West Midlands club until the summer of 2028.The 33-year-old Portugal international was widely expected to leave this summer following Wolves' relegation from the Premier League.Following his late return from this summer's World Cup, when his country were beaten in the last 16 by eventual champions Spain,
  
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• The Manchester City captaincy group is now complete

  04-09-2026 15:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester City captaincy group is now completeRuben Dias and Erling Haaland have already been confirmed as two of the Manchester City captains for the 2026-27 season. All that was unknown was who would be joining them in City’s captaincy group. Enzo Maresca has revealed who will be joining Haaland and Dias in City’s captaincy group. On first glance, Maresca has made two obvious and quality choices when naming the other two players who will complete Manchester City’s captai
  
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• Marcus Rashford pays homage to his stint at Barcelona with new tattoo

  04-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marcus Rashford pays homage to his stint at Barcelona with new tattooMarcus Rashford may have moved on from Barcelona, but his recent gesture suggests his spell in Catalonia has not disappeared from his personal story.The Manchester United forward has revealed his latest tattoo on Instagram, featuring the number 9, which is his current shirt number at Old Trafford. Yet another number appears alongside it: 14, the shirt number Rashford wore during his season with Barcelona.It is an understat
  
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• Inter coach Chivu praises Allegri ahead of Napoli clash: ‘He’s a winner’

  04-09-2026 15:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Inter coach Chivu praises Allegri ahead of Napoli clash: ‘He’s a winner’Inter coach Cristian Chivu has praised Napoli counterpart Massimiliano Allegri ahead of Saturday’s heavyweight Serie A clash, admitting the Nerazzurri can learn from the experienced coach while insisting his team are ready for another major test.Inter have opened the campaign with six points from their first two games, but Chivu knows the visit of Napoli represents a significant step up in opposition.
  
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• Only wins will stop the noise - Heckingbottom

  04-09-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Paul Heckingbottom has seen his Preston side lose their opening four league matches [Getty Images]Preston North End boss Paul Heckingbottom accepts they need to start winning matches after receiving strong financial backing in the summer transfer window.Heckingbottom was able to bring in a dozen new signings across July and August, and says his squad are ready to compete.The Lilywhites have lost all four of their Championship matches this season and are bottom of the early table."There's no way
  
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• 'I really believe in the manager and the club' - Delap

  04-09-2026 15:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liam Delap says Oliver Glasner played a big part in his decision to sign for Nottingham Forest because he feels he "can really improve" under his coaching.The 23-year-old striker was made available for sale this summer by Chelsea after he scored just one Premier League goal in a 2025-26 campaign disrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.Delap's frustrating season was off the back of a hugely successful one at Ipswich Town in which he scored 12 goals in 37 Premier League games.De
  
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• Pick of the stats: Birmingham City v Wolves

  04-09-2026 15:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Birmingham City welcome Wolves for the first West Midlands derby between the two sides for eight years on Sunday (12:30 BST kick-off).Blues are unbeaten in their opening four Championship games, albeit just one of those was a victory, while they have drawn the other three.Wolves suffered their first defeat of the season on Tuesday night, going down 4-2 at West Ham but Cesar Peixoto's side remain near the top of the table in fourth position at this early stage of the campaign before the weekend's
  
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• Maresca on 'winner' Fernandez, Doku's fitness and a 'complete' squad

  04-09-2026 15:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Coventry City at Etihad Stadium (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:On the latest team news, Maresca confirmed Matheus Nunes is back and will be in the squad but Jeremy Doku remains out.On whether deadline day £125m signing Enzo Fernandez will be included, he said: "Enzo is ready."The Italian boss also touched on Fernandez's qualities, saying: "He
  
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• Several players wanted Fernandez updates - Maresca

  04-09-2026 15:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca and Enzo Fernandez worked together at Chelsea, winning the Europa Conference League and Club World Cup [Getty Images]Several Manchester City players wanted to know if Enzo Fernandez would be joining the club in the last days of the transfer window as they were keen to play alongside him, says manager Enzo Maresca.The pair worked together at Chelsea and the 25-year-old Argentina international joined City from the Blues for a joint-British record £125m on deadline day.Maresca sa
  
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• WSL2: Ria Bose joins Sunderland on loan from West Ham

  04-09-2026 15:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  WSL2: Ria Bose joins Sunderland on loan from West HamRia Bose has joined Sunderland on loan for the 2026/27 season, with the young defender set to continue her development away from West Ham United.The 20-year-old will spend the campaign with Sunderland, giving her the opportunity to gain further first team experience and regular minutes.Bose joined West Ham in January 2026 from Portuguese Liga BPI side Sporting CP, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Hammers. Ria Bose’s journe
  
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• Enzo Maresca clarifies whether Enzo Fernandez is part of Man City’s leadership group

  04-09-2026 15:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed that new signing Enzo Fernandez is not going to be part of his leadership group this season. Fernandez, a £125m signing from Chelsea on deadline day, was one of Maresca’s captains during their time together at Stamford Bridge. Maresca said the Argentina international midfielder is a “winner” and is delighted to reunite with the 25-year-old at the Etihad. Enzo Fernandez captained Chelsea but he is not part of Maresca&rsquo
  
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• 'Clubs will be coming for Price'

  04-09-2026 15:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Bromwich Albion have invested in young talent over the summer and while BBC Radio WM's Steve Hermon thinks it is "the right way to go" for the Baggies' long-term goal of returning to the top tier, he stresses that some particularly gifted individuals may not be here to stay."The most important thing to stress is the ultimate aim is the Premier League but there will be players that come and go," Hermon said."If Albion don't go up this season, which people aren't expecting to ha
  
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• Surprise pacesetters & resurgent runs - five things to watch in the EFL

  04-09-2026 15:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It felt like forever... but the transfer window has finally closed and we can fully focus on matters on the pitch.Well, for another four months at least until the January window opens on New Year's Day.There are already some fascinating stories unfolding across the English Football League (EFL), even at this early stage of the 2026-27 season.We have picked out five things to look out for in this weekend's fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two.The surprise pacesettersCharlton we
  
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• Franco Mastantuono names the Real Madrid stars who impressed him most: ‘Gave me a lot of advice’

  04-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Franco Mastantuono names the Real Madrid stars who impressed him most: ‘Gave me a lot of advice’Franco Mastantuono’s first season at Real Madrid did not go as the club or the player would have hoped, but the experience has given the teenager a valuable glimpse of what it takes to compete at the highest level.The 19-year-old arrived in Madrid with enormous expectations and initially received significant opportunities under former manager Xabi Alonso. There were flashes of t
  
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• Alonso on Caicedo's fitness, Fernandez's exit and midfield options

  04-09-2026 15:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Arsenal at Emirates Stadium (16:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Alonso gave an update on Moises Caicedo's fitness: "We will check tomorrow. Tomorrow is the last decision for the squad on Sunday." He added that summer signing Jordan Henderson is "getting closer and closer to playing time".On Enzo Fernandez's deadline-day move to Manchester City: "We take all the decisions to
  
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• 4 Arsenal sales included sell-on clauses this summer

  04-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  4 Arsenal sales included sell-on clauses this summerFabio Vieira’s transfer from Arsenal to Hamburger SV for a low fee may be boosted in the future by a sell-on clause, according to a report.Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty ImagesJames Benge reports for CBS Sports that Arsenal’s deal to sell Fabio Vieira to Hamburger SV included a sell-on clause, which could potentially add to the small amount the club brought in for the initial transfer.Arsenal also reportedly have sell-on clauses in
  
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• Michael Carrick issues verdict on Man United squad after being outspent by rivals

  04-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick insisted Manchester United have a stronger squad than they did last season as he said they have made the most of their money - despite being outspent by their Premier League rivalsUnited paid £148m for three midfielders, in Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, who came in as Casemiro left.But they did not buy in other positions while Manchester City spent more than £400m, both Chelsea and Tottenham more than £300m and Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle
  
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• Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday three

  04-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday threeLigue 1 2026-2027, episode 3 this weekend! A third matchday that promises plenty of action. Here are the three standout moments of this Ligue 1 weekend!Ligue 1+ available on OneFootball 📺This season, OneFootball has once again partnered with Ligue 1+ to let you watch the whole of Ligue 1 on your favorite app!Subscribing is very simple. Just go to the match tab in the OneFootball app, select a Ligue 1 fixture, click on "Watch on OneFootba
  
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• Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday 3

  04-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things to watch before Ligue 1 matchday 3Ligue 1 2026-2027, Episode 3 this weekend!A third matchday that promises plenty of action. Here are the three biggest highlights of this Ligue 1 weekend!Ligue 1+ available on OneFootball 📺This season, OneFootball has once again partnered with Ligue 1+ so you can watch the whole of Ligue 1 on your favorite app!Subscribing is very simple. Just go to the match tab in the OneFootball app, select a Ligue 1 fixture, click on "Watch on OneFootball,
  
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• Championship leaders Swansea 'deserve respect'

  04-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea City's win over Watford moved them top of the Championship after the opening four games of the season [Getty Images]Swansea City go into their all-Welsh showdown with Wrexham deserving respect, says goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux.Vitor Matos' side top the Championship going into the fourth weekend of the new season following an unbeaten start to the league campaign.Their midweek win over Watford had pundits purring over their eye-catching performance, with the one-touch team move for the
  
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• McGlynn 'encouraged' by early Falkirk signs but wants results to match

  04-09-2026 14:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Falkirk manager John McGlynn says he doesn't want his side to be known as a team that "plays nice football but doesn't win games".Following their League Cup group stage elimination at the start of the season, the Bairns have suffered three defeats and a draw in their first four Premiership fixtures, including 2-1 losses to both Celtic and Rangers.And while McGlynn has been pleased with the effort shown by his side, he wants results to follow as they prepare to visit Dundee United on Saturday. "T
  
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• Liverpool confirm the signing of young forward

  04-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool confirm the signing of young forwardLiverpool Confirm Djylian N’Guessan Signing as Long Term Plan Takes ShapeLiverpool have officially confirmed an agreement to sign highly rated French forward Djylian N’Guessan from Saint-Etienne, with the 18 year old set to become a permanent Reds player in January.The deal offers another glimpse into Liverpool’s long term recruitment strategy under Andoni Iraola, identifying emerging talent early and creating a development pathway
  
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• Gasperini: ‘Dybala will try today, Roma must show strength against Atalanta’

  04-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini: ‘Dybala will try today, Roma must show strength against Atalanta’Gian Piero Gasperini says Roma face a major test of their ambitions when they host the coach’s former club Atalanta on Saturday, while revealing that Paulo Dybala will undergo a fitness test ahead of the game.Dybala has been dealing with a minor physical issue, but Gasperini remains hopeful that the Argentina international can make himself available at the Stadio Olimpico.“Dybala has not had anyth
  
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• Pick of the stats: West Ham United v Derby County

  04-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Both West Ham United and Derby County picked up their first wins of the season in the midweek and will be looking to back it up with another when they meet at the London Stadium on Saturday (15:00 BST).West Ham took victory over fellow relegated side Wolves on Tuesday, while Derby overcame Portsmouth to see both rise into the midtable.This will be the first league meeting between West Ham and Derby County since the Rams won 2-1 in the Championship in December 2011.West Ham have only lost on
  
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• Mikel Arteta responds to ‘critical’ Gabriel Martinelli after ex-Arsenal winger’s social media snub

  04-09-2026 14:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta has hailed Gabriel Martinelli after the Brazilian left Arsenal in a £60m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, after the winger failed to mention his manager in an emotional goodbye post on social media.Martinelli, who played nearly 300 times for the Gunners across seven seasons, was left out of Arsenal’s squad for their Community Shield win against Manchester City and subsequent Premier League victories over Coventry and Aston Villa. Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright sai
  
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• Tochukwu Nnadi won’t undergo surgery on serious knee injury, despite ‘risks’

  04-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tochukwu Nnadi won’t undergo surgery on serious knee injury, despite ‘risks’Beyond the defeat to AS Monaco last Sunday, it was a bad way for Olympique de Marseille, who lost two players to injury. Geoffrey Kondogbia suffered a muscular injury and, as confirmed by Bruno Genesio, won’t be fit to face Paris FC this weekend. Tochukwu Nnadi sustained a more serious injury. The Nigerian only came on at half-time but did not see out the match. He withdrew with what looked to be
  
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