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• How Michael Carrick rebuilt Manchester United’s midfield

  21-08-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It might be a recruitment drive with a difference for Michael Carrick. Perhaps Manchester United’s priority in the summer transfer market was to find the new Casemiro. In one respect, though, it was to get the next Michael Carrick. Twenty years after his arrival from Tottenham, the current manager may be the last central midfielder United have bought to prove a sustained success. There are others who have prospered for a year or two – Casemiro, who had two fine seasons out of four at
  
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• Hide-and-seek? Player uses GENIUS tactic to score in the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  23-08-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hide-and-seek? Player uses GENIUS tactic to score in the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Pretty much every child has probably played hide-and-seek and soccer. A goal in England came from that combination.Joshua March, a Crewe Alexandra forward, hid next to the post to steal the ball from the goalkeeper and put it in the net.When the defenders tried to warn the goalkeeper, it was already too late. So, did you like this strategy? Watch the goal and leave your comment
  
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• Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa: What Hurzeler and Hinshelwood said

  23-08-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to Match of the Day: "We had a tough start but afterwards we got the control back, we pressed intensely, we forced them to do mistakes so it was quite positive. In the end the red card was a game changer."On approaching the second half 4-0 up: "We still had a few chances and wanted to score but the clean sheet was very important."On the first half: "We were effective out of possession. We were there in the right moment. We got into a flow and when you are
  
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• Spalletti: ‘Juventus high expectations, unpredictable Douglas Luiz and Yildiz’

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spalletti: ‘Juventus high expectations, unpredictable Douglas Luiz and Yildiz’Luciano Spalletti admits there are ‘high expectations’ around Juventus in their visit to Frosinone, explaining what Douglas Luiz and Kenan Yildiz bring to the team.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.The Bianconeri start three new signings, Randal Kolo
  
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• Maresca begins Manchester City reign with comeback win over Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Maresca begins Manchester City reign with comeback win over BournemouthEnzo Maresca’s Manchester City tenure opened with the kind of late drama the Etihad has been famous for over the years, two goals in the final seven minutes turning defeat into a 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.Marcus Tavernier had put the visitors ahead on 26 minutes and City, wasteful throughout, were heading for an embarrassment before Marc Guehi headed in Rayan Cherki’s corner six minutes from time. Cherki
  
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• Ghedjemis out of Frosinone squad after Besiktas and Monaco €10m report

  23-08-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ghedjemis out of Frosinone squad after Besiktas and Monaco €10m reportFrosinone winger Fares Ghedjemis is not even on the bench against Juventus after reports Besiktas and AS Monaco both made €10m offers, with the player pressuring to leave.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.Ghedjemis pressure on FrosinoneREGGIO NELL’EMILIA, ITALY – M
  
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• 'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke

  23-08-2026 18:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Marc Guehi scored his third goal since joining Manchester City in January [Getty Images]Enzo Maresca might have been expected to keep his head down and not make any curious team selections in his first Premier League game in-charge of Manchester City. Instead, he made the surprising decision to field Marc Guehi in a holding role and, eventually, it turned into a midfield masterstroke.All the heat prior to kick-off had been on rivals Manchester United and free-spending Tottenham following their d
  
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• Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso previews Roma match: “We’ve prepared to give our best.”

  23-08-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fiorentina’s Fabio Grosso previews Roma match: “We’ve prepared to give our best.”Roma will face Fiorentina tomorrow at the Olimpico. Fans are ready to fill the stadium to cheer on the Giallorossi. As is customary before the match, the two coaches spoke to the media at a press conference. After Gian Piero Gasperini, Fabio Grosso also gave his comments. The coach began by clarifying that everyone is recovered: “We’re all well and available. The team is ready for
  
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• Erling Haaland debuts new look in Manchester City win, cutting iconic long hair

  23-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's a new season for Manchester City, and star striker Erling Haaland has debuted a new look. Haaland has been known for his long blonde hair, which he used to put into an easily recognizable bun, also known as a top knot. Ahead of Manchester City's season opener against AFC Bournemouth on Sunday morning, Haaland surprised fans with a YouTube video revealing that he had ditched his long locks for a buzzcut. The video shows Haaland not only getting his haircut but also the reactions of friends,
  
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• Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Borussia Dortmund

  23-08-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews | Borussia DortmundOur Get German Football News Bundesliga 2026/27 Tactical Previews series now returns to Westphalia and to a club this author has spent far too many years attempting to understand. Last summer’s Borussia Dortmund section began by revisiting Sebastian Kehl’s unfortunate suggestion that BVB possessed some sort of “legitimate inheritance” after spending more than a decade dutifully finishing behind Bayern. The
  
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• Man United-linked Barcelona defender believes he is being “pushed out” of the club

  23-08-2026 18:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United-linked Barcelona defender believes he is being “pushed out” of the clubThe future of Alejandro Balde has become a hot topic at Barcelona lately, with many expecting him to leave the club by the end of the summer transfer window.The likes of Aston Villa, SL Benfica and recently Manchester United have been linked with a move for Balde, who has fallen out of favour under Hansi Flick.Balde was even left out of Barcelona’s squad for the opening game against Elche later th
  
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• 'Is patience required for Derby?'

  23-08-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The pressure is on.Before Derby's first home game of the season there was already talk of tension. Rams fans are unhappy due to an unpleasant melting pot of a scrapped takeover, "disappointing" signings, key player injuries and a distinct lack of points.The first five minutes of the 2-2 draw with Cardiff appeared to be a powerful response with a flurry of genuine chances and breathless action from Derby. However, it was the visitors who first netted first, starting a fun and flowin
  
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• Alexander Isak relentlessly jeered on Newcastle return with Liverpool

  23-08-2026 18:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alexander Isak was unsurprisingly on the end of relentless boos from fans of former club Newcastle as he made his return to St James’ Park for Liverpool in their Premier League opener.Isak forced a move out of Newcastle last summer, going on strike before eventually joining Liverpool for a record fee of £125m.Follow live! Newcastle face Liverpool after emotional Kevin Keegan tributesThis burned bridges with the vast majority of the Magpies fanbase, who previously adored him for his g
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Frosinone vs. Juventus

  23-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Frosinone vs. JuventusRandal Kolo Muani, Kenan Yildiz, Douglas Luiz and Guglielmo Vicario start for the revamped Juventus in their season opener with Frosinone.It kicks off at the Stadio Benito Stirpe at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games on the Liveblog.TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 19: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, reacts prior to the Serie A match between Juventus FC and
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Frosinone-Juventus, Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo, Venezia-Lecce

  23-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Frosinone-Juventus, Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo, Venezia-LecceThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s four Serie A games, Frosinone-Juventus, Torino-Milan, Atalanta-Sassuolo and Venezia-Lecce.The 2026/27 season kicked off yesterday with four matches, and there are another four today.We begin at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST) with Juventus visiting new boys Fros
  
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• Osmajic arrives to start Genoa medical in €2.5m plus bonus move from Preston NE

  23-08-2026 18:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Osmajic arrives to start Genoa medical in €2.5m plus bonus move from Preston NEMilutin Osmajic has arrived in Italy to begin medical tests with Genoa, ready to complete the €2.5m plus bonus transfer from Preston North End.The 27-year-old Montenegro international landed this afternoon on Italian soil and was whisked away by the Grifone staff, where he will rest ahead of tomorrow’s scheduled medical.Osmajic ready for GenoaLIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 08: Milutin Osmajic of Pre
  
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• Man City 2-1 Bournemouth: What Maresca and Guehi said

  23-08-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Enzo Maresca spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Manchester City's victory against Bournemouth:"Happy first of all because we won the game. I think it was actually a game we deserved to win early because we controlled the game and we created chances. Before the goal we conceded we had three or four clear chances and we missed. We conceded and it became more complicated but overall I think it was a game we completely deserved to win."Today we had four or five players that arrived very late, 10 da
  
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• Gwalia win first home game after late penalty miss

  23-08-2026 18:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gwalia United made it two wins from two in the FA Women's National League Division One South with a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth Sports.Molly Kehoe's second-half strike proved decisive in their first home league game of the season, although Bournemouth were handed a late chance to snatch a point but Rosie Eden failed to convert a penalty.Gwalia kicked off full of confidence after their 6-0 opening-day win at Ascot United, while Bournemouth also started with a victory by beating Keynsham Town 2-1
  
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• Gomes, Torres And Lindelof Get 4 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Brighton

  23-08-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gomes, Torres And Lindelof Get 4 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs BrightonAston Villa clashed heads with Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Villans made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the eighth minute when Victor Lindelof scored an unfortunate own goal. Maxim De Cuyper doubled his team’s advantage in the 18th minute befor
  
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• Barcelona top target loudly booed by Atletico Madrid fans amid ongoing transfer pursuit

  23-08-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona top target loudly booed by Atletico Madrid fans amid ongoing transfer pursuitBarcelona have been heavily involved in the pursuit of Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid as their new number nine this summer.The Catalans lost Robert Lewandowski at the end of last season and saw Ferran Torres leave this summer, leaving them without a natural striker option in the squad.Atletico Madrid have been stubborn in their stance that the 26-year-old striker is not for sale, especially to Barcelona.H
  
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• 'Mowbray the epitome of calm for Blackburn'

  23-08-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers fans have had it tough for a long time now, so it was amazing to see so many smiles on the faces of the home supporters on Saturday.One man is making a huge difference - Tony Mowbray.In a frantic, fast-paced first-half in the 2-1 win over Middlesbrough, the 62-year-old was the epitome of calm in the technical area - and his half-time team talk appeared to work wonders.Boro went from a team dominating the ball, with fast-flowing football, to a team resorting to long-distance effo
  
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• 📸 Newcastle star nets first PL goal for club in style vs. Liverpool 💨

  23-08-2026 17:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Newcastle star nets first PL goal for club in style vs. Liverpool 💨After a tumultuous summer of serious upheaval, Newcastle have gotten the Matthias Jaissle off to the dream start with an opener inside five minutes against Liverpool.
  And it came via a first league goal for a player signed for £55m last summer!Anthony Elanga had a debut campaign to forget, failing to score in 32 Premier League outings for the Magpies and regularly starting games on the bench under Eddie Ho
  
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• Newcastle and Liverpool united in tribute to legend Keegan

  23-08-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle and Liverpool applauded the late Kevin Keegan before kick-off [Getty Images]Kevin Keegan's family were in attendance as Newcastle United and Liverpool supporters came together to pay tribute to the former England captain.Keegan, who played for both clubs, before going on to manage Newcastle, died at the age of 75 last month following a battle with cancer.As the teams met for the first time since his death, in their Premier League season opener at St James' Park on Sunday, members of Ke
  
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• Carlos Espi talks debut, first goal, training, Bernabeu after official presentation: ‘I’ll give everything I have for this club’

  23-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Carlos Espi talks debut, first goal, training, Bernabeu after official presentation: ‘I’ll give everything I have for this club’It has been a roller-coaster of a weekend for Carlos Espi at Real Madrid, for both days of the weekend have been special in their own way.Last night, the new signing scored on debut with the team and ensured that Los Blancostook home all three points against Espanyol.Under 24 hours later, the striker was officially presented as a new Real Madrid player
  
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• Analysis: Huge relief for Maresca's City

  23-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manchester City showed improvement from the side who were bashed 3-0 by Arsenal in last Sunday's Community Shield - but for most of this game it looked as if Enzo Maresca was going to start with consecutive defeats.Replacing a legend is always difficult - as David Moyes experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson left neighbours Manchester United in 2013 - and the late comeback will come as a major relief in their first Premier League game without Pep Guardiola in a decade.City did not exac
  
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• 'High quality Lopez torments Preston'

  23-08-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Fer Lopez was the conqueror of all who challenged him - or did not - at Deepdale. The 22-year-old appeared to be the main protagonist in a stylish and promising 3-1 win against Preston for Wolves on Saturday.Their first away league win for 16 months was born from sheer footballing ability.Wolves were technically better than Preston in all areas and that was exhibited by Lopez when he spun on halfway and ran unchecked in the eighth minute, so badly unchecked that you could foresee t
  
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• Where will the goals come from?

  23-08-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [PA Media]An early question has arisen for Sheffield United. Where will the goals come from this season?Two opening games and they are yet to score a single goal in the league. Just one shot on target in the opener against Birmingham. Only two on target in the 0-0 draw at Swansea on Saturday. Worrying stats.The Blades were somewhat improved in Wales, with more chances created. Callum O'Hare hitting the crossbar in the first half was probably the closest either side came to a breakthrough all gam
  
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• Analysis: Evolution, not revolution for Rose's Bournemouth

  23-08-2026 17:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bournemouth fans would have feared a dip after enjoying the best season in their history last campaign. Sixth place took them into Europe for the first time ever.And it was a surprise when boss Andoni Iraola announced in April he would be leaving in the summer - eventually joining Liverpool.Ex-Salzburg and Leipzig boss Marco Rose was confirmed soon after - replacing Iraola at the end of last season, giving him plenty of time to watch from a distance and get to know his new team.Onl
  
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• ✅ Frosinone-Juve/Venezia-Lecce XIs: Alajbegovic, Lucumì, Geubbels 👀

  23-08-2026 17:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ Frosinone-Juve/Venezia-Lecce XIs: Alajbegovic, Lucumì, Geubbels 👀Matchday two of the new Serie A season gets underway with Juventus away at Frosinone and newly promoted Venezia hosting Lecce at the Penzo. Plenty of new faces for the Bianconeri, from Vicario to Kolo Muani, with Alajbegovic and Lucumì in between. Spalletti, meanwhile, will have to do without Gatti, who is still dealing with the injury picked up during the friendly against Juve Next Gen.Frosinone, coac
  
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• Liverpool and Newcastle fans come together to pay stirring tribute to late Kevin Keegan

  23-08-2026 17:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Supporters of Newcastle United and Liverpool came together to pay tribute to the late Kevin Keegan ahead of an emotional meeting of two of his former clubs on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Keegan, who passed away in July at the age of 75 after being diagnosed with stage four cancer, was a legendary figure at both clubs and said in one of his final public appearances that he wanted to attend a match at Newcastle’s St James’ Park to say “goodbye”. Before
  
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