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• Foden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?

  13-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Foden is only the second City player to be sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby [Getty Images]The Manchester derby sparked controversy early on as Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.After a fairly lacklustre start to the encounter, the Manchester City midfielder was sent down the tunnel after 23 minutes at Old Trafford.Foden, 26, becomes just the second City player to be sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby after Bernardo Corradi in Dece
  
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• Man United v Man City player ratings from highly controversial Manchester derby

  13-09-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland’s controversial goal earned 10-man Manchester City a famous victory over Manchester United in the Premier League at Old Trafford. The visitors played down to 10 men for well over an hour after Phil Foden kicked out at United captain Bruno Fernandes, who had punted him in the back first. United were then twice denied by the frame of the goal as the played against the 10-man visitors, with Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo striking the post with shots from distance. Haaland st
  
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• Brighton give Coventry brutal reminder of Premier League ruthlessness

  13-09-2026 19:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry's performances this season perhaps deserve more than their situation suggests.They pushed Manchester City close in a tight 1-0 loss last time out when they were unlucky not to leave Etihad Stadium with at least a point.But Frank Lampard said before the match against Brighton that this could be a more difficult task than the one against Enzo Maresca's side, and so it proved as the unwanted records accumulate.Their eight first-half chances yielded an xG (expected goals) of 1
  
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• Foden sees red as Mainoo impresses - Manchester derby ratings

  13-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City's Phil Foden reacts after being sent off against Manchester United at Old Trafford [Getty Images]Phil Foden's first half red card did not prevent Manchester City extending their perfect start to the season by beating Manchester United at Old Trafford.Here's how Simon Stone rated the United players and Shamoon Hafez scored City's.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Manchester UnitedSenne Lammens: Not as busy as he might have expected to be. Absolutely vital save from Fernandez
  
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• BUNDESLIGA PLAYER RATINGS | Elversberg 1-2 Bayern Munich – Harry Kane scores his first Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayern hand Elversberg their first loss in the league

  13-09-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  BUNDESLIGA PLAYER RATINGS | Elversberg 1-2 Bayern Munich – Harry Kane scores his first Bundesliga goal of the season as Bayern hand Elversberg their first loss in the leagueName a bigger mismatch in the Bundesliga this season: Bayern Munich are the reigning champions; Elversberg are newly promoted. Elversberg’s stadium is currently a construction site and has a capacity of less than 10k, while Bayern play in the state-of-the-art Allianz Arena.The town of Spiesen-Elversberg doesn&rsqu
  
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• WSL: Champions Man City at Aston Villa seeking to profit from Arsenal slip-up

  13-09-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions Man City won first game of season against BirminghamJeglertz hands debut to summer signing Carlotta Wamser - team newsAston Villa grabbed plucky draw at Chelsea on opening weekendEarlier today, Arsenal held by Crystal Palace at Emirates StadiumChelsea thrash Man Utd while Liverpool and Tottenham drawAre Olid's Man Utd in trouble? WSL: Champions Man City at Aston Villa seeking to profit from Arsenal slip-up
  
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• Bayern labour, but beat Bundesliga minnows in 'old-school' ground

  13-09-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayern labour, but beat Bundesliga minnows in 'old-school' groundBayern Munich returned to winning ways in the German Championship this Sunday (13).After the frustrating draw with Schalke in the previous round, the reigning champions beat Elversberg, who are playing in the Bundesliga for the first time in their history.Lennart Karl opened the scoring in the first half for Bayern, Maurice Krattenmacher equalized in the second half, and Harry Kane scored the winner.The match took place at the mode
  
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• Three things we learned from Manchester United vs Manchester City after intense Manchester Derby

  13-09-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  MANCHESTER — Manchester City were reduced to 10 players early in the game but still found a way to beat Manchester United, in controversial fashion, in the 199th Manchester Derby at Old Trafford on Sunday. It was the first time City had won at Old Trafford for almost three years, as Erling Haaland became the all-time leading goalscorer in the Manchester Derby in Premier League history with a highly controversial goal. After Phil Foden was sent off Haaland's second half goal, which was orig
  
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• Zenga: ‘Juventus don’t have striker worth 15 goals per season’

  13-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zenga: ‘Juventus don’t have striker worth 15 goals per season’Walter Zenga warns that despite bringing in Randal Kolo Muani from PSG and Nick Woltemade from Newcastle United, Juventus ‘don’t have a centre-forward who can score 15 goals per season.’The Bianconeri visit Sassuolo this evening at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.There is a growing injury crisis for
  
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• Pau Cubarsi talks defensive mistakes, Gerard Martin and Flick praise after Levante 2-4 Barcelona

  13-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi talks defensive mistakes, Gerard Martin and Flick praise after Levante 2-4 BarcelonaBarcelona came away from Levante with another important victory, but Pau Cubarsi was not interested in ignoring the uncomfortable moments that complicated what had looked like a controlled performance.Barça established a commanding advantage before two defensive mistakes allowed Levante back into the contest.Karim Adeyemi eventually provided the late goal that restored breathing room, and Cubar
  
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• Andoni Iraola has seen enough: Four midfielders put on the list for January transfers

  13-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola has seen enough: Four midfielders put on the list for January transfersThe 2026/27 season has begun with Andoni Iraola seeking to solve a midfield conundrum involving three senior stars. The Spaniard, 44, has rotated his starting options among Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai.Liverpool are still searching for the right formula in the middle third - particularly when it comes to ball-winning qualities.Liverpool short of midfield optionsHaving sold Curtis
  
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• Wins for Celtic, Thistle, Hibs & City in Sky Sports Cup second round

  13-09-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Celtic narrowly defeated Spartans while Montrose were knocked out of the second round of the Sky Sports Cup by SWPL 2 side Boroughmuir Thistle. Casey Howe's first half goal was enough to secure the victory for Celtic and send them into the third round of the competition. Montrose, meanwhile, are out of the competition after Fiona Gibson scored for Boroughmuir in the second half and they couldn't find a response. Partick Thistle needed extra-time to defeat second division side Gartcairn 3-0. Mae
  
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• Hamburg head coach cites progress despite second consecutive 5-0 Bundesliga defeat

  13-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg head coach cites progress despite second consecutive 5-0 Bundesliga defeatHamburger SV head coach Merlin Polzin attempted to draw a clear distinction between Sunday’s 5-0 Bundesliga defeat away at RB Leipzig and the equally heavy loss against Mainz one week earlier.The result itself offered precious little encouragement. HSV remain without a point after three Bundesliga fixtures and have now conceded 12 goals without reply. Leipzig also scored three times in the space of just five
  
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• Michael Carrick reaction after Manchester United's loss to 10-man Man City in derby at Old Trafford

  13-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United manager Michael Carrick got a great chance to make history when Phil Foden was sent off in the first half of Sunday's Manchester derby versus Man City at Old Trafford.MORE —Manchester derby updates, highlights, analysisCarrick could've earned the rare distinction of winning his first two Manchester derbies, but saw his men slump to a 1-0 defeat.What will Carrick say about his team's failure to find goal on a huge day in Manchester? Read on...Michael Carrick reaction to Ma
  
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• Enzo Maresca reaction to Phil Foden red card, 10-man Man City win in Manchester derby

  13-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca saw his derby plans change in a hurry when Manchester City's Phil Foden was sent off before the derby was a half-hour old against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.It didn't change his desired results.MORE —Manchester derby updates, highlights, analysisErling Haaland's second half goal gave Manchester City a huge win over their Manchester derby rivals on Sunday, keeping the visitors atop the table as they met Arsenal's 4-0-0 record head-on.How did Enzo Maresca view t
  
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• Manchester United vs Manchester City player ratings as Haaland steps up while Bruno falters

  13-09-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester derby was chock full of fun, and the intensity didn't relent until the final whistle of Manchester City's 1-0 win over 10-man Manchester United at Old Trafford.Manchester United's best player was way off his game while Man City's best man struggled until he found his form in the most important moment of the game.Who starred and who struggled? Read on...Manchester United vs Manchester City player ratings Senne Lammens: — Solid save on Enzo Fernandez to keep it 1-0.Diogo Dalot
  
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• City edge United heroically with a goal only VAR understood 🎥

  13-09-2026 19:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  City edge United heroically with a goal only VAR understood 🎥Manchester City earned a heroic win this Sunday (13) against Manchester United in the Premier League.Playing at Old Trafford, the blue side came out on top despite playing with one man less for much of the derby.The only goal of the match was scored by none other than Erling Haaland, in a play that left viewers puzzled.The Norwegian striker appeared to be offside at the moment of the assist, but the semi-automated offside syste
  
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• Did O'Neill get team selection wrong in Old Firm defeat?

  13-09-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Sebastian Tounekti's name appeared on the Celtic teamsheet for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, the collective groan from supporters could have drowned out the 50,000 strong Ibrox crowd.With Yang Hyun-jun away on international duty, Tounekti made just his second start of the season in Wednesday's 1-0 win over St Johnstone, with former Hoops goalkeeper Pat Bonner describing his first-half performance in Perth as "awful". The Tunisia winger lost possession 23 times against Simo Vala
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Le Mans 2-2 Lens: Les Lensois fight back to deny Le Mans first win

  13-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Le Mans 2-2 Lens: Les Lensois fight back to deny Le Mans first winLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 4, 13/09/2026RC Lens fought back to clinch a draw away to Le Mans FC (2-2), denying the newly promoted side a first win in the top flight since 2010.The MatchDespite snatching a last-gasp winner in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, RC Lens have looked off the pace these last few weeks. The summer appointment, Dino Toppmöller, has seen his side lose their last two Ligue 1 g
  
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• Jose Mourinho singles out Real Madrid superstar for special praise: ‘Very special’

  13-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho singles out Real Madrid superstar for special praise: ‘Very special’Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid for his second stint as manager at the beginning of the summer.Los Blancos had failed to win silverware in the last couple of seasons, and Florentino Perez decided to turn to a familiar face to galvanise a talented group.As expected, Madrid have made an excellent start to the new campaign, with the only blip coming in the game against Real Betis, which they lost 1-0
  
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• ‘A big job to do, but I like the challenge’ – Olid on Manchester United’s tough start

  13-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘A big job to do, but I like the challenge’ – Olid on Manchester United’s tough startManchester United head coach Eva Olid says that there’s a big job ahead as her side look to recover from back-to-back defeats at the start of the new season.The Red Devils lost 2-1 at London City Lionesses last weekend before going down 5-0 to Chelsea on home soil this afternoon.The Chelsea game was the first home fixture for new Manchester United boss Olid and she provided her refl
  
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• Why was Erling Haaland’s goal against Manchester United allowed to stand?

  13-09-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City in the derby against Manchester United after a long VAR check. Haaland was initially ruled to be offside when he tucked in Josko Gvardiol’s deflected cross from the left wing to put City 1-0 up. However, to much confusion, the striker was then ruled to be onside following a lengthy check from the VAR Matt Donohue. Erling Haaland has put Manchester City ahead in the derby after a VAR check⚽️ pic.twitter.com/V0DCwryhFy—
  
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• WSL: Champions Man City make one change for Aston Villa trip

  13-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions Man City won first game of season against BirminghamAston Villa grabbed plucky draw at Chelsea on opening weekendEarlier today, Arsenal held by Crystal Palace at Emirates StadiumChelsea thrash Man Utd while Liverpool and Tottenham drawAre Olid's Man Utd in trouble? WSL: Champions Man City make one change for Aston Villa trip
  
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• From best to worst: The case for Burnley's defence

  13-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicky Hayen has yet to taste victory as Burnley boss and their winless streak in the league is now 19 games, dating back to February [Getty Images]509 days is a long time in football.On 21 April, 2025, Burnley enjoyed one of the finest hours in their storied history - a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Turf Moor secured promotion back to the Premier League with two games to spare at the end of a record-breaking Championship campaign.Fast-forward to Saturday and the Clarets went down 3-1 at Swans
  
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• Liverpool can now sign their next Florian Wirtz

  13-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can now sign their next Florian Wirtz has been a bit of a flop for Liverpool. The midfielder was brought in for £116 million last summer with many people believing that his creativeness would be the key to Liverpool's next generation of players.And, since they moved Trent Alexander-Arnold on, they clearly needed someone of Wirtz's calibre to take the reins.However, even though he did manage to get fair few goals and assists last term, fans expected a lot more from the German than
  
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• 😮 Fairytale rolls on! Elversberg stun Bayern with a wonder goal

  13-09-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Fairytale rolls on! Elversberg stun Bayern with a wonder goalIs that even possible?! SV Elversberg were just on course for a promising point against the untouchable record champions from Munich - and that as a newly promoted side!
  Instead of being hit by a flood of goals over the 90 minutes against Bayern, Elversberg once again impressed for long stretches this afternoon with their typically lively and courageous display at home. Lennart Karl did give Munich the lead after 26 minu
  
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• Valencia sack manager Carlos Corberan and chief executive after disastrous start

  13-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valencia dismissed manager Carlos Corberan and chief executive officer Ron Gourlay on Sunday following a winless start to the current campaign.Gourlay and Corberan had come under growing pressure from supporters in recent weeks as a result of the team's poor form. Valencia have picked up a single point from their opening five matches this season, leaving them bottom of LaLiga.Corberan took charge in December 2024, steering the club away from relegation to a 12th-place finish.Although Valencia fi
  
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• Liverpool star wants ‘more energy’ from his teammates

  13-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star wants ‘more energy’ from his teammatesAlisson Becker Lays Bare Liverpool Problems After Fulham Draw at AnfieldLiverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham at Anfield and there was no attempt afterwards to dress it up as something acceptable. Alisson Becker said what needed saying. The performance was poor, the energy levels dipped, the pressing failed and the point did little to satisfy anyone inside the ground.That matters, because sterile home draws are where momentum starts to wo
  
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• Premier League: Haaland opens scoring for 10-man City at Man Utd after VAR overrule

  13-09-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haaland scores opener after VAR overrule Foden receives straight red card for kick out at FernandesDid Foden deserve red card?Fixed v fluid: The opposing approaches of the two Manchester sidesWatch: 'Maresca is perfect for Man City' - Dias Premier League: Haaland opens scoring for 10-man City at Man Utd after VAR overrule
  
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• Premier League: Haaland opener ruled out for offside for 10-man Man City at Man Utd

  13-09-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd have just one win from three Premier League matchesFoden receives straight red card for kick out at FernandesDid Foden deserve red card?Fixed v fluid: The opposing approaches of the two Manchester sidesWatch: 'Maresca is perfect for Man City' - Dias Premier League: Haaland opener ruled out for offside for 10-man Man City at Man Utd
  
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