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• Fight, character and one remarkable Norwegian

  03-09-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]Derby County's lack of desire, passion, energy and effort in last Saturday's defeat by Swansea City left many fans feeling extremely disappointed and frustrated.While most supporters can have patience at the start of a new campaign, you will struggle to find any who can excuse a lack of effort and commitment, no matter how early it is in the season.Making the near eight-hour round trip to Portsmouth on Tuesday evening felt almost bonkers after Saturday's showing.However, with
  
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• Liverpool Loan Watch: Pécsi Impresses The Most, Scanlon Struggled At Cardiff City

  03-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool Loan Watch: Pécsi Impresses The Most, Scanlon Struggled At Cardiff CityAfter back-to-back 2-2 draws in the Premier League, Liverpool must aim for their first official win under Andoni Iraola against newly promoted Ipswich Town on Friday night. The Spaniard has been backed with a few new faces; however, there was no significant activity on the transfer deadline day except for permanent and loan exits of several fringe stars and academy graduates.Meanwhile, the Reds are expected t
  
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• FSG pull the plug on late record-breaking deal

  03-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FSG pull the plug on late record-breaking dealLiverpool made just a single sale during the summer transfer window.Curtis Jones' £30million move to Inter was the only money the Reds banked, giving them one of the highest net spends in the Premier League. It would've been easy for the 2024/25 Premier League champions to look to rack up some sales late on in an attempt to balance the books.Yet FSG, the current owners with the majority stake in the club, made the bold decision to turn down wha
  
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• Are Barça finally set for the Champions League? Transfer verdict 📝

  03-09-2026 22:09 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Are Barça finally set for the Champions League? Transfer verdict 📝After a particularly eventful summer on the market, the transfer window has finally closed. So now it is time to take stock of Barça’s transfer business, with targeted adjustments, departures, and marquee signings aimed at strengthening Hansi Flick’s sporting project.👀 Initial needsUnlike previous seasons constrained by financial fair play, Barça approached this window with renewed
  
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• Will De Zerbi Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham Forest

  03-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will De Zerbi Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Lineup Vs Nottingham ForestTottenham Hotspur will lock horns with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on Saturday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. Spurs suffered a poor 2-0 loss at the hands of Newcastle United recently, so they would be eager to bounce back by securing a win this weekend.Roberto De Zerbi will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a mi
  
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• Sutton's predictions v Kasabian frontman Serge Pizzorno

  03-09-2026 21:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Arsenal and Chelsea have both made 100% winning starts to the new season - but something has to give when they meet at Emirates Stadium on Sunday."I suspect Chelsea will give Arsenal lots of the ball and try to counter-attack quickly," said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton."The Blues have got some brilliant creativity in Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, but the fact they are vulnerable at the back could undermine them."Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier League
  
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• Final Thoughts: Liverpool must fix these issues from Nottingham Forest draw

  03-09-2026 21:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Final Thoughts: Liverpool must fix these issues from Nottingham Forest drawLiverpool 2 – 2 Nottingham Forest – Premier League PostmortemAfter a Frustrating Opening, Liverpool Fight Back AgainLiverpool’s return to Anfield produced another frustrating afternoon as Nottingham Forest left Merseyside with a point after a game that once again exposed the enormous amount of work required under new head coach Andoni Iraola.The Reds dominated possession and controlled much of the footba
  
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• Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  03-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town vs Liverpool: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionIpswich Town vs Liverpool: Team News, Prediction and Why Andoni Iraola Needs a First WinTwo league games in, the table already looks mildly absurd. Ipswich Town have a win. Liverpool do not. That is where this Friday night game at Portman Road starts, and there is no point dressing it up. One club arrived from the Championship with momentum and a bit of nerve. The other began a new era under Andoni Iraola with two dra
  
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• £37m Bid Rejected From Everton For Winger On Deadline Day: Should They Have Paid The Release Clause?

  03-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £37m Bid Rejected From Everton For Winger On Deadline Day: Should They Have Paid The Release Clause?Everton launched a €43m (£37m) proposal for Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli on the final day of the summer window, according to Mundo Deportivo, in a report relayed by Sport Witness. Betis rejected the offer, which contained €35m in fixed money plus €8m in bonuses, and pointed Everton to the Moroccan’s €60m (£52m) release clause. Betis would not negoti
  
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• US Open title contender and former semi-finalist crashes out in second-round shock

  03-09-2026 21:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Felix Auger-Aliassime became the highest-ranked seed to fall at the US Open so far as he was knocked out in the second round in four sets.Last year’s semi-finalist had been among those tipped for a strong run in New York in a wide-open men’s field, but he failed to capitalise on his opportunity as he was ousted 6-7(5) 6-3 6-2 6-2 by Karen Khachanov on Thursday. World No 50 Khachanov, who lost the opening match in his three US Open tune-up events, was far from spectacular but did enou
  
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• Fifa calls Uefa’s legal threat a ‘smear campaign’ in US federal filing

  03-09-2026 21:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Uefa president Alexander Ceferin pictured in 2024.Photograph: Nick Potts/PAAttorneys representing Fifa have hit back at Uefa’s request for discovery in a US federal filing earlier this week. The lawyers called Uefa’s legal efforts “little more than press releases in further support of [a] smear campaign against Fifa and its leadership” and requested the judge assigned to the case dismiss the request.The filing requests that Fifa US, a s
  
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• Spalletti: “Malen is good, but Yildiz is better.”

  03-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: “Malen is good, but Yildiz is better.”Donyell Malen has had a phenomenal start to the season. The former Borussia Dortmund, PSV, and Aston Villa striker, now playing for Roma, has scored five goals in the first two league games and shows no signs of slowing down. Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti also praised the Dutch striker’s qualities to Sport Mediaset: “He’s certainly a player who has piqued a lot of curiosity. In addition to scoring goals, he attacks
  
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• Liverpool already planning to replace €300k-a-week star

  03-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool already planning to replace €300k-a-week starLiverpool have made moves to replace a €300k-a-week star just months after agreeing a deal. It's an incredible turnaround.Liverpool haven't completed their squad build, even if the transfer window closed this week. It was a strange ending to it, in all truth, as the club brought in Bradley Barcola for an awful lot of money but appeared to simply ignore glaring issues.The most glaring of those is in midfield. Liverpool do not have a
  
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• Isidor To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Brentford

  03-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Isidor To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs BrentfordSunderland will clash heads with Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium this Saturday as they look to earn maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats secured a narrow 1-0 win over Fulham recently, which should keep them in high spirits ahead of this game.Regis Le Bris will stick with his favoured 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make one change to his first team for this clash. Wilson Isidor cou
  
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• Jayde Riviere: Man United ‘don’t want to be just another team’ in WSL title race

  03-09-2026 21:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jayde Riviere: Man United ‘don’t want to be just another team’ in WSL title raceAhead of their season opener against London City Lionesses on Friday, Jayde Riviere spoke exclusively to Her Football Hub at Manchester United’s media day. The full-back discussed her personal goals for the season, playing in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and overcoming injury.The 25-year-old defender is closing in on a century of appearances for the Reds, and wants to use last seas
  
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• Will Jaissle Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  03-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Jaissle Make Any Changes? | 4-2-3-1 Newcastle United Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthNewcastle United will entertain Bournemouth at St. James’ Park this Saturday afternoon as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Magpies managed to earn a solid 2-0 win away at Tottenham Hotspur recently, which should keep them in good spirits going into this game.Matthias Jaissle will once again set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to keep changes to a m
  
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• Fifa accuses Uefa of ‘smear campaign’ against Gianni Infantino

  03-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fifa has accused Uefa of a “smear campaign against it and its leadership” in a dramatic escalation of the public spat between the two football bodies.Last week the news broke that Uefa is preparing to bring a criminal complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino following his failed plan to sell off commercial stakes in the World Cup to private investors, which was met with widespread outcry and threatened to spark a civil war within the sport. That shows no sign of abating desp
  
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• Chelsea keeper Curd returns to Boreham Wood on loan

  03-09-2026 21:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  National League leaders Boreham Wood have re-signed Chelsea goalkeeper Ted Curd on a season-long loan.The 20-year-old made 34 appearances on loan for the Wood last season as they reached the National League promotion final.Boreham boss Luke Garrard told the club website: "When this got presented to me, it was a no brainer. The opportunity to bring back Ted and compete for the number one shirt with Luca [Gunter] was something I felt would bode well for all involved. "We know what characteristics
  
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• Thierry Henry says players ‘have more power than they think’ amid Fifa scandals

  03-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Thierry Henry (left) and Kate Scott both have commented on Fifa’s recent scandals.Photograph: dpa Picture-Alliance Archive/AlamyAs Fifa continues to face scrutiny from some confederations and fans, Thierry Henry has encouraged players to use their voice as the political battle for control of international soccer unfolds. The former Arsenal and Barcelona forward turned pundit spoke with the Guardian on Tuesday alongside Kate Scott and Jamie Carragher as CBS and Paramount prepare for this se
  
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• Liverpool beat Real Madrid to sensational last-minute transfer

  03-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool beat Real Madrid to sensational last-minute transferLiverpool have beaten Real Madrid to a transfer on deadline day in a sensational move. It has been a slow summer for the Reds in the transfer market.Ultimately, Richard Hughes secured only three senior signings this summer. Ronald Araujo arrived on loan from Barcelona, Bradley Barcola was signed for close to a club record fee of £123m from Paris Saint Germain and Victor Munoz was brought in from Osasuna.In isolation the trio are
  
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• Fernandez To Start, O’Reilly On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Coventry City

  03-09-2026 21:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fernandez To Start, O’Reilly On The Bench | 4-2-3-1 Manchester City Predicted Lineup Vs Coventry CityManchester City will entertain Coventry City at the Etihad Stadium this Saturday as they look to secure all three points at home in the Premier League. The Mancunian club managed to earn a dominant 4-1 win away at Crystal Palace recently, which should give them a lot of confidence going into this game.Enzo Maresca will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation once again and is expected to make
  
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• Gary O’Neil sends strong warning to Liverpool ahead of Ipswich Town clash

  03-09-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary O’Neil sends strong warning to Liverpool ahead of Ipswich Town clashIpswich vs Liverpool: Gary O’Neil Sees Opportunity at Portman RoadEarly season table positions rarely tell the full story, but they do frame the mood. Ipswich have taken more points than Liverpool so far, and Gary O’Neil has made it clear he believes that can still be true after Friday night at Portman Road.Liverpool arrive looking for a first league win after draws with Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. Ip
  
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• 📊 The 🔟 biggest-spending leagues of the summer 💸

  03-09-2026 20:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📊 The 🔟 biggest-spending leagues of the summer 💸A summer of all records!The 2026/27 summer transfer window closed with yet another dizzying financial tally.€10.79 billion was spent across the football world. That’s just crazy!While the Premier League continues to crush the competition with pharaonic spending, the global rankings hold several major surprises.This summer, Serie A climbed onto the podium ahead of the Bundesliga. La Liga once again finished above L
  
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• Three talking points ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid | La Liga MD 4

  03-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three talking points ahead of Real Betis vs Real Madrid | La Liga MD 4On Friday night, Real Madrid will take to the field against Real Betis at the Estadio de La Cartuja in their matchday 4 clash in La Liga.Los Blancos began their new season with an away clash against Espanyol which they won by a 201 margin. That, however, was only possible owing to a last-gasp Carlos Espi winner.After two home wins in their next two outings, Real Madrid are now back on the road and will face a relatively diffic
  
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• Chelsea Winger Is Still Generating Interest From Saudi Arabia: Should Alonso Cash In On Him?

  03-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Winger Is Still Generating Interest From Saudi Arabia: Should Alonso Cash In On Him?In a recent report, Football.London mentioned that Chelsea winger Pedro Neto is still generating interest from Saudi Arabia this month. It has been claimed that the Portuguese wide player is on the radar of Al-Hilal this summer.Neto’s Impressive Form In English FootballNeto enjoyed a good run of form at the West London club in the previous campaign when he put in a series of impressive displays for
  
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• Barcelona failed with late attempt to sign 20-year-old Spanish starlet for reserve team

  03-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona failed with late attempt to sign 20-year-old Spanish starlet for reserve teamAccording to AS, FC Barcelona failed with a late attempt in the summer transfer window to sign Andres Vallecillo from Racing Santander.The newly-promoted La Liga club stood firm when the Blaugrana made a late approach for the youngster, insisting that he could only leave if his release clause was paid in full. The Catalan club were prepared to offer around €300,000 for the youngster, but Racing refused to
  
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• 'Once a Gunner, always a Gunner' - Martinelli says goodbye

  03-09-2026 20:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Gabriel Martinelli says he felt like "an adopted Hale End boy" during his seven years at Arsenal.Martinelli has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of £60m after being told by manager Mikel Arteta he was not part of his plans for this season.The 25-year-old joined the Gunners from Brazilian side Ituano in 2019 as an 18-year-old and made 278 appearances for the club, scoring 62 goals and providing 36 assists. He made 53 appearances in all competitions last season,
  
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• Eric Garcia And Rodri To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs Valencia

  03-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eric Garcia And Rodri To Start | 4-2-3-1 Barcelona Predicted Lineup Vs ValenciaBarcelona will lock horns with Valencia at the Mestella Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure all three points on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club managed to earn a dominant 5-2 win over Rayo Vallecano recently, so they would be confident about securing another victory this weekend.Hansi Flick will opt for the 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a couple of changes to his first team for this game. Both
  
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• Asencio cleared over allegedly sharing explicit video

  03-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Asencio has come through the Real Madrid academy to play for the first team [Getty Images]Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been acquitted of alleged involvement in distributing a sexually explicit video involving a minor. The 23-year-old was absolved of the offence by a Spanish court and charges were withdrawn against him in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.The court also gave minimum sentences to the three defendants who were convicted after the victims, who were two women aged 16 and 18, forgave
  
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• McBurnie one of six players to extend Hull contracts

  03-09-2026 20:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Oli McBurnie, Matt Crooks and John Egan are among six players to agree contract extensions with Hull City. McBurnie, who has scored 19 goals for the club since joining from Las Palmas last summer. has signed a new three-year contract, with the club holding the option of an additional year.Crooks and Egan have each signed new two-year deals, with options to extend for an extra year.Like McBurnie, defender Charlie Hughes, winger Mohamed Belloumi and midfielder Regan Slater have also
  
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