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• Former Gunner still out injured after summer transfer

  07-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Former Gunner still out injured after summer transferChristian Norgaard has faced some bad luck with new club Everton so far, and he’s expected to be out injured until after this month’s international break.Photo by Julian Finney/Getty ImagesFormer Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard left the club for Everton this summer, having won the Premier League title in his one season in north London.The Danish 32-year-old departed with the intention to rack up regular minutes with his new c
  
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• PSG director given one match ban after Lille incident

  11-09-2026 15:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG director given one match ban after Lille incidentPSG sporting director Luis Campos has been given a stadium ban by the French football federation after an incident in the draw against Lille.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 sporting director Luis Campos has been given a one match stadium ban by the French football federation after a touchline run-in with Lille staff members
  
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• Manchester United vs Manchester City predicted lineups, possible XIs, team news ahead of Manchester derby

  11-09-2026 15:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The Manchester derby has gone back and forth the past few seasons, and Manchester United want to be the first rival to secure back-to-back wins in the series since March 2024.Manchester City are 2W-1D-3L in that span, having lost this fixture at Old Trafford in January to hand Michael Carrick a dream debut as interim manager of United.MORE — Manchester derby could set tone for power shiftThat City was.... pretty shorthanded. Pep Guardiola rolled out a back line of Rico Lewis, Abdukodir Khu
  
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• Declan Rice gives fitness update after recent hamstring issue

  11-09-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice gives fitness update after recent hamstring issueDeclan Rice has admitted his injury issues were affecting him over the summer at the World Cup, but his post-tournament rest has really helped.Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty ImagesDeclan Rice has started four of Arsenal’s five matches so far this season, after coming off the bench in the Community Shield win over Manchester City.But the prospect of Rice playing such a significant early role in Arsenal’s season seemed to be in s
  
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• Why is Ekitike in Liverpool's Champions league squad?

  11-09-2026 15:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Liverpool's inclusion of the injured Hugo Ekitike in their Champions League squad has been the subject of several questions sent in via our Ask Me Anything form for the Reds.Like Giovanni Leoni and Conor Bradley, there is hope that Ekitike will be on course to play a role later in the league phase of the Champions League.Ekitike's return date from the Achilles injury he sustained in April is unclear but the France forward is aiming to return to training before the end of the year.In the pre
  
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• Exclusive: Barcelona decide next step for Hamza Abdelkarim after Gabriel Jesus’ arrival

  11-09-2026 15:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Barcelona decide next step for Hamza Abdelkarim after Gabriel Jesus’ arrivalAccording to information exclusively provided to Barça Universal by Adrian Sanchez, we can reveal that Barcelona have decided that Hamza Abdelkarim should continue developing with Barça Atlètic despite the Egyptian striker remaining involved with Hansi Flick’s first-team group.The 19-year-old had forced his way into the conversation during pre-season, scoring four goals to fini
  
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• Fabrizio Romano provides update on Alexis Mac Allister’s future at Liverpool

  11-09-2026 14:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano provides update on Alexis Mac Allister’s future at LiverpoolAlexis Mac Allister, Liverpool Future and Why 2027 Could Become a Key Contract DecisionQuestions around the Caught Offside report on Alexis Mac Allister’s future have gathered pace after his latest media comments, yet the current position appears relatively clear. Liverpool’s midfielder remains settled at Anfield, with no desire to force a move, even though interest and background noise surfaced during
  
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• Report: Leeds United interested in move for 18-year-old wonderkid

  11-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Leeds United interested in move for 18-year-old wonderkidLeeds United Tracking Julian Hall as 49ers Weigh Future Move for New York Red Bulls TalentLeeds United are understood to be among the clubs keeping a close eye on New York Red Bulls forward Julian Hall, with the 18-year-old continuing to build a reputation as one of the most exciting young attacking prospects in MLS. According to TeamTalk, Hall remains firmly in the thinking at Elland Road even after committing to a new long-term d
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 5

  11-09-2026 14:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid squad list to face Rayo Vallecano | La Liga MD 5Real Madrid are back in action tomorrow in La Liga as they take on Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabeu on Matchday 5.The Merengues will be eager to bounce back to winning ways in the competition after losing to Real Betis in their previous league fixture.The 2-1 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week will provide a confidence boost as they get set to face Rayo, who are currently 14th in th
  
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• Stevenage goals a case for VAR - Luton coach Powell

  11-09-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luton Town assistant manager Chris Powell believes the two contentious goals they conceded against Stevenage serve as "a case for VAR" in League One.Hatters boss Jack Wilshere was sent off after protesting that Stevenage's opener in their 2-1 win should have been ruled out for a foul on Liam Walsh before Dan Kemp opened the scoring at Broadhall Way.Luton - who have now won two, drawn two and lost two of their first six league games - were further incensed by what Powell described as a "clear off
  
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• Elliot reiterates Carlisle's title ambitions

  11-09-2026 14:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rob Elliot joined Carlisle as manager in May[Shutterstock]Carlisle United boss Rob Elliot has reiterated his ambition to win the National League title and insists he would not be at the club without belief in their promotion drive.The Cumbrians have had a mixed start to the season with two wins from their first six games but Elliot believes performances have shown the potential within his squad.Carlisle conceded two late goals to lose to league leaders Boreham Wood last weekend but Elliot saw en
  
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• Schalke, Elversberg and Paderborn: Can the Bundesliga’s promoted clubs survive in 2026/27?

  11-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Schalke, Elversberg and Paderborn: Can the Bundesliga’s promoted clubs survive in 2026/27?Three clubs arrive in the Bundesliga from the second division for the 2026/27 season, but their routes back to the top flight could hardly be more different. Schalke return as 2. Bundesliga champions, Elversberg completed another remarkable chapter in their rapid rise by finishing second, while Paderborn defeated Wolfsburg in the promotion/relegation play-off.Recent history provides all three with som
  
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• Real Madrid superstar’s impending renewal will take him on same salary as Vinicius – report

  11-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid superstar’s impending renewal will take him on same salary as Vinicius – reportReal Madrid have started discussions over a new contract for Jude Bellingham, with journalist Jorge Picon reporting that the club intends to place the midfielder on the same salary level as Vinicius Jr.Bellingham is already tied to Madrid until 2029, having signed a six-year agreement when he arrived from Borussia Dortmund. But the club has no intention of simply waiting for that deal to run do
  
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• Pau Cubarsi still No. 1 as four Barcelona youngsters in 2026 Golden Boy Top 50 rankings

  11-09-2026 14:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pau Cubarsi still No. 1 as four Barcelona youngsters in 2026 Golden Boy Top 50 rankingsFC Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi remains the leading candidate for the Golden Boy 2026, the award presented by Italian newspaper Tuttosport to the best under-21 player in European football.In the latest update of the 100-player shortlist, Cubarsi has retained top spot and further strengthened his credentials to claim the prestigious award.The centre-back was already named the best young player at the 2026 Wor
  
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• Güler, Camavinga and Asencio, Real Madrid's fresh faces v Rayo 📋

  11-09-2026 14:39 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Güler, Camavinga and Asencio, Real Madrid's fresh faces v Rayo 📋Real Madrid have made public the squad list for this Saturday’s match at 21:00 CET against Rayo Vallecano. The call-up is marked by significant new developments in the setup of the Madrid side.Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler lead the returns to the team. Both players missed the last Champions League fixture through suspension, but are now fully available again for the league clash.The big news in the squad i
  
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• I disrupted pre-season travel plans to prepare players - Arteta

  11-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta says Arsenal were ready for their midweek Champions League flight delay - because he deliberately disrupted their training and travel plans in pre-season to prepare them.The Premier League champions were affected by air traffic control issues as they travelled to Italy to face Napoli on Wednesday.They eventually arrived three hours behind their schedule but manager Arteta said his team were ready because of his methods."I love those challenges, I try to create them in pre-season," A
  
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• Davidson's US Shrewsbury takeover involves Friedel

  11-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury first made their home at Oteley Road in 2007[Rex]Former USA international goalkeeper Brad Friedel has emerged as part of the American group, led by Miami-based Scott Davidson, lining up to take over struggling League Two club Shrewsbury Town.BBC Shropshire report that the group is fronted by prospective owner Davidson, a 58-year-old American who made his money in real estate. He already has a foot in British football, having been a director of The Spartans, the upwardly mobile Scottis
  
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• 🎥 Kylian Mbappé finally responds to the dictator meme

  11-09-2026 14:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🎥 Kylian Mbappé finally responds to the dictator memeSometimes nicknamed "Mobutu" in the France team dressing room and the subject of a whole catalog of memes comparing him to a "dictator," Kylian Mbappé has broken his silence on this unflattering but "good-natured" nickname.The captain of Les Bleus gave his verdict on this phenomenon, which has grown on social media since his signing for Real Madrid, and especially during the 2026 World Cup.Is the joke in bad taste? Mbapp&
  
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• Michael Carrick underlines key change at Man United since returning to club

  11-09-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick believes Manchester United have raised the expectations of the club since he returned to Old Trafford with a derby win in January.Carrick faces Manchester City for the second time as a manager on Sunday after leading United back into the Champions League, a year after they finished 15th in the Premier League. They came third last season, only one place behind their neighbours, and after Carrick beat Pep Guardiola’s City in his first game back in charge, he has gone on to ea
  
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• Carrick on forward options, Manchester derby and his own position

  11-09-2026 14:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester City at Old Trafford (kick-off 16:30 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko both "bring different threats" to Manchester United, with Carrick saying who is picked is dependant "a little bit on the opposition and a little bit on the balance of our team and the spaces we want to attack".On forward Marcus Rashford, the United bos
  
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• Preston improving despite poor start - Heckingbottom

  11-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom says their poor start to the Championship season has taken him by surprise - but insists performances are improving.The Lilywhites are bottom of the table after suffering five defeats and picking up just one win in their opening six games.North End ended a run of four straight losses by beating Blackburn in the Lancashire derby last weekend but gave up a lead to lose 2-1 at Watford on Tuesday night, despite creating 2.44 expected goals (xG) - 1.18 xG
  
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• LaLiga salary limits underline Real Madrid’s financial dominance

  11-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LaLiga salary limits underline Real Madrid’s financial dominanceReal Madrid remain the Spanish club with the greatest capacity to spend on salaries and transfers after LaLiga published its latest Squad Cost Limits on Thursday. Real Madrid’s ceiling has risen from €761 million to a record €832 million, according to figures released by the league.Real Madrid and Barcelona widen the financial gapBarcelona have also made significant progress, with their limit climbing from &eur
  
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• Champions League review: Irish heroics, rejected resignations and Mourinho’s return

  11-09-2026 14:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Troy Parrott (Real Betis), José Mourinho (Real Madrid) and Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) all saw their teams begin Champions League play with wins.Composite: Guardian Pictures; Reuters; AP; Uefa/Getty ImagesA big week forThe league phase has been previewed as Barcelona’s first step toward reclaiming a crown last lifted in 2015, with disappointments aplenty since. Lionel Messi claiming just one Champions League title in the last decade of his time at Camp Nou is the starkest statisti
  
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• We must make Priestfield a 'fortress', says Ainsworth

  11-09-2026 14:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Shutterstock]Gillingham boss Gareth Ainsworth says his side must improve their home form in his second full season in charge.The Gills have taken one point from their opening two home League Two matches and also went out of the League Cup 3-0 at home to League One Luton Town.Ainsworth's side won only eight of their 23 home league matches in 2025-2026 as they finished 17th in the table."I want to start winning at Gillingham, I do," he told BBC Radio Kent. "We should have won the Northampton game
  
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• Exclusive: Barcelona do not see a new centre-back as a priority for January

  11-09-2026 14:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Exclusive: Barcelona do not see a new centre-back as a priority for JanuaryFC Barcelona had a memorable summer transfer window, with the club making some vital additions to improve the squad at manager Hansi Flick’s disposal.There was some disappointment, though, with the club failing to land their priority centre-forward target, Julian Alvarez, as well as their failed attempt to rope in a new centre-back.It must be remembered that the Blaugrana explored a late deal for a new defender duri
  
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• Real Madrid defender returns to training with a huge challenge ahead of him

  11-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid defender returns to training with a huge challenge ahead of himAccording to MARCA, Raul Asencio has returned to first-team training as he attempts to rebuild his position at Real Madrid after a difficult few months.The centre-back has returned to group training after an eventful pre-season affected by two injuries and a series of off-field issues, with a difficult task ahead of him.Asencio currently sits last in the centre-back pecking order, behind Dean Huijsen, Ibrahima Konate and
  
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• Manchester City midfielder Blindkilde Brown signs new long-term deal

  11-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City midfielder Blindkilde Brown signs new long-term dealManchester City midfielder Laura Blindkilde Brown has signed a new contract with the club until summer 2030.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Cityzens this afternoon.The 23-year-old joined Manchester City from their Barclays Women’s Super League rivals Aston Villa in January 2024. Blindkilde Brown was a Barclays Women’s Super League and Adobe Women’s FA Cup doub
  
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• Iraola: Consecutive wins cannot hide Liverpool’s next challenge

  11-09-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iraola: Consecutive wins cannot hide Liverpool’s next challengeLiverpool vs Fulham: Iraola targets faster starts as consecutive wins raise expectationsConsecutive wins offer encouragement, but Andoni Iraola is looking beyond the results. Before Liverpool face Fulham, his attention is on how matches begin, how chances are used and how often his team leave themselves with work to recover.His message is clear enough: scoring goals gives Liverpool a platform, but greater control must follow. F
  
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• Lucas Bergvall signs new Tottenham deal to end speculation over his future

  11-09-2026 14:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall has committed his long-term future to the club by putting pen to paper on a fresh contract.The Sweden international was targeted with bids from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest this summer after expressing frustration over a lack of playing time in his preferred role during a difficult 2025-26 campaign.However, Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi played the highly-rated 20-year-old regularly in pre-season before handing him a start in the club's Premier League opener a
  
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• Bergvall signs Tottenham deal after saying he wanted to leave

  11-09-2026 14:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lucas Bergvall has been capped 14 times by Sweden and became his country's youngest men's player to appear at a World Cup [Getty Images]Sweden midfielder Lucas Bergvall has signed a new contract at Tottenham, three months after saying that he wanted to leave. The 20-year-old told the club he wanted a move in the summer, having had limited playing time following Roberto de Zerbi's arrival towards the end of last season.Nottingham Forest had a £38m bid rejected by Spurs for the Swede, while
  
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