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• Iraola could do with a good cup run but it's a delicate juggling act

  15-09-2026 12:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Andoni Iraola indicated at his pre-match news conference that there will be a number of changes for Liverpool against Tottenham in the third round of the Carabao Cup later, with Giorgi Mamardashvili already confirmed to replace Alisson in goal.Given that there are five more days before Liverpool visit Bournemouth in the Premier League (14:00 BST on Sunday) and an international break to follow, the expectation is that Iraola might be able to turn to his more regular starters on the
  
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• Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s embarrasing defeat to Brighton

  20-09-2026 09:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s embarrasing defeat to BrightonArsenal Given a Premier League Reality Check in Brighton DefeatArsenal arrived on the south coast with seven wins from seven and the usual early-season noise around momentum, control and title pace. Then they lost 3-0 to Brighton, and there was no argument about it. This was not bad luck, a refereeing gripe or one of those afternoons where the margins go against you. Brighton were quicker, sharper and more aggressive. Arsenal w
  
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• Today’s Papers – Reaction as Inter and Roma draw, tributes to Mazzola

  20-09-2026 09:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Today’s Papers – Reaction as Inter and Roma draw, tributes to MazzolaGood morning, here is a breakdown of Sunday’s biggest football headlines in Italy in today’s papers.‘Scudetto emotions’ – Fun and plot twists in a spectacular 2-2 draw at the Olimpico, billed as a title-race statement from both sides.‘Big-time stuff‘ – Roma go two goals up before Inter come back, the paper calling it “Premier League beauty” for the quality
  
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• Barcelona agree new long-term deal with academy starlet after impressive start to the season: Romano

  20-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona agree new long-term deal with academy starlet after impressive start to the season: RomanoBarcelona spent the summer bringing in new players to reinforce the squad at Hansi Flick’s disposal, and the effects have been visible.The Catalan club have enjoyed a perfect start to the season, winning all eight games they have played so far and looking unstoppable at times.New signings like Rodri, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi and Joao Cancelo have all settled in brilliantly at the Catala
  
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• A future jewel for Manchester City is coming on in leaps and bounds

  20-09-2026 09:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A future jewel for Manchester City is coming on in leaps and boundsIt is still a fair way off, but precocious American attacking midfielder Cavan Sullivan is set to join Manchester City when he turns 18 in 2027. Sullivan has long been regarded as one of the most exciting young prsopects in world football for some time. Throughout the 2026 season for Philadelphia Union, Sullivan has established himself as one of the elite attacking players in the MLS. The young attacking midfielder had recently e
  
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• Liverpool eyeing fourth £100 million signing for January

  20-09-2026 09:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eyeing fourth £100 million signing for JanuaryOne of the key weaknesses in the squad that Liverpool failed to address in the summer is the right-wing position. With Mohamed Salah no longer at Anfield and Federico Chiesa out injured, the Reds are left with no natural option on the right side of their attack.Several players have filled in so far this campaign but one of the top priorities for the recruitment team at Anfield in the coming windows will be to sign at least one winger
  
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• Barcelona superstar reveals desire to face Real Madrid in the Champions League: ‘I would like us to face each other’

  20-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar reveals desire to face Real Madrid in the Champions League: ‘I would like us to face each other’The explosion of talent at Barcelona and Real Madrid in recent years has made El Clasico a hugely anticipated fixture this upcoming season.It has always been one of the most anticipated fixtures in club football, but the hype surrounding it has only increased with the return of Jose Mourinho.Arguably, the biggest talking point of Clasicos in the past couple of years has
  
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• 23-year-old Barcelona star hails Raphinha after Brazilian scores second straight hattrick: ‘He is very good’

  20-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  23-year-old Barcelona star hails Raphinha after Brazilian scores second straight hattrick: ‘He is very good’Barcelona have started the new season with eight straight wins across all competitions, winning seven out of seven in La Liga.The Catalan club faced Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan in a difficult away fixture and managed to win 3-1.It was not exactly a vintage performance from Barça, but a hat-trick from Raphinha ensured Flick’s team kept their perfect record
  
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• ☀️ Estupinan starts, Soulé frustrated, Koop benched: morning news

  20-09-2026 09:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☀️ Estupinan starts, Soulé frustrated, Koop benched: morning newsThe fifth round of Serie A continues on the day that will then lead into the long break for international duty.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 per month!After Roma and Inter, today it’s Juventus, Milan, Napoli, and Fiorentina in action as they look to respond to Rino Gattuso’s Lazio.Juventus, Sarr ahead of Koop. The likely lineupJuventus
  
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• It's confirmed: Electric striker ready to join Liverpool squad

  20-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's confirmed: Electric striker ready to join Liverpool squadLiverpool have a fantastic striker ready to join their first-team squad. It’s time, that much is clear.Liverpool are low on strikers right now. Hugo Ekitiké's injury has them down to just the one experienced option in Alexander Isak - a player who struggled for fitness last term.Can Liverpool actually rely on him solidly for the majority of the season? Even if it turns out they can, it feels foolish to do so and Isak coul
  
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• Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid chiefs reach important conclusion over La Fabrica

  20-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid chiefs reach important conclusion over La FabricaReal Madrid are planning to place greater emphasis on La Fabrica, with Jose Mourinho and the club’s hierarchy seeing the academy as an important part of both their sporting and financial strategy.According to Defensa Central, Mourinho and general director Jose Angel Sanchez share the view that Madrid’s academy should have a meaningful role in the club’s future planning.The pair were together at the S
  
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• Barcelona suffer injury blow as Hansi Flick confirms defender will ‘miss a few weeks’

  20-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona suffer injury blow as Hansi Flick confirms defender will ‘miss a few weeks’Barcelona made it seven wins out of seven in La Liga ahead of the international break, securing a 3-1 victory over Sevilla.The Catalan club had a difficult first half, being held to a 1-1 draw by Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.However, Barça played a much better second half, with Raphinha netting a hat-trick and helping his team maintain their perfect record at the start of the season.On
  
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• Mourinho and Simeone renew rivalry in Madrid derby after more than a decade

  20-09-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The last Madrid derby between Mourinho and Simeone came in the 2013 Copa del Rey final, when Atletico beat Real 2-1 after extra time [Getty Images]When Atletico Madrid welcome Real Madrid to Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday, Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone will renew a rivalry not seen for more than a decade.The two managers have not faced each other since 2014, when Mourinho was manager of Chelsea and Atleti knocked the English side out of the Champions League at Stamford Bridge.But this will no
  
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• ☕️ Derbi, atomic Barça, genius in Italy and Sunday’s 5️⃣ stories

  20-09-2026 08:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ☕️ Derbi, atomic Barça, genius in Italy and Sunday’s 5️⃣ storiesStill savoring the sweet aftertaste left by Raphinha’s latest memorable performance for Barcelona, we already have a Sunday ahead of us with a Madrid derby and plenty of football to enjoy.The day gives us plenty of talking points, and these are the ones we’ve picked out for you at the start of the matchday.
  ⚔️ Derby SundayThere’s a derby in the capital today, and
  
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• Man United receive huge boost ahead of Fulham clash

  20-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man United receive huge boost ahead of Fulham clashManchester United Injury Boost Ahead of Fulham Clash as Michael Carrick Seeks ResponseMichael Carrick needs a result. That is the reality before Manchester United head to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Sunday. One league win from the opening stretch is a poor return for a club with United’s expectations, and sitting 13th in the table puts the pressure exactly where you would expect, on the manager.There is, however, some overdue good new
  
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• Can Real Madrid stop Barcelona from retaining La Liga title?

  20-09-2026 08:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Can Real Madrid stop Barcelona from retaining La Liga title?Barcelona have made a spectacular start to the La Liga campaign, winning all seven games to open a healthy lead at the top.They are the only team to maintain a perfect record in the Spanish top-flight, scoring an impressive 31 goals and conceding just seven.The Blaugrana’s latest victory came at Sevilla, where Raphinha scored a sensational hat-trick to lead them to a comfortable 3-1 victory.It’s still early in the season, bu
  
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• Rodri talks Barcelona performance, Pep Guardiola advice and Raphinha after 3-1 victory over Sevilla

  20-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri talks Barcelona performance, Pep Guardiola advice and Raphinha after 3-1 victory over SevillaBarcelona’s perfect start to the season suffered its most uncomfortable test yet at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan, but the Catalans still found a way to win and keep their record intact.A 3-1 victory over Sevilla made it seven wins from seven in La Liga, but Rodri believes the value of the night went beyond another three points.The midfielder admitted Barça initially misunderstood what the
  
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• Jose Mourinho told to drop struggling Real Madrid superstar for Atletico Madrid derby

  20-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho told to drop struggling Real Madrid superstar for Atletico Madrid derbyReal Madrid are preparing to face Atletico Madrid in La Liga at the Metropolitano, and Jose Mourinho’s side will be keen to get one over their city rivals.A trip to the home of Los Colchoneros has proven to be a bogey fixture for Los Blancos in recent seasons.It is not often that you see Real Madrid show a pattern of struggling at a particular ground against a particular opponent.Mourinho will be keen to s
  
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• Liverpool battle Manchester City for €90m midfield superstar

  20-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool battle Manchester City for €90m midfield superstarLiverpool's midfield is arguably the weakest part of Andoni Iraola's squad this season. The Reds made the decision to sell Curtis Jones without signing a replacement and, although Trey Nyoni and James McConnell have been promoted to the first team, the department now feels a little thin.Wataru Endo doesn't seem to feature anywhere in the new manager's plans and a midfield addition seems almost certain either in the winter window or
  
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• Real Madrid summer signing’s defensive stat underlines dominant start to the season

  20-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid summer signing’s defensive stat underlines dominant start to the seasonReal Madrid signed Ibrahima Konate as a free agent in the summer following the expiry of his Liverpool contract.The Frenchman arrived to strengthen Jose Mourinho’s defence, but there were some concerns about how reliable he could be in such a high-pressure environment.The first few weeks have proved very encouraging in this regard. Seven appearances into his chapter, the France centre-back is already p
  
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• Hansi Flick talks Raphinha, Rodri and goalkeeper surprise selection after Barcelona 3-1 Sevilla

  20-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick talks Raphinha, Rodri and goalkeeper surprise selection after Barcelona 3-1 SevillaFor the first time this season, Barcelona were made to work for their 3-1 victory over Sevilla in La Liga, but they eventually managed to secure the three points.Flick mentioned after the game that he was satisfied with how his team responded after an unusually sloppy first half.Barça repeatedly surrendered possession too cheaply before half-time, giving Sevilla opportunities that Flick felt sho
  
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• 🗞️ Front pages: King Raphinha reigns on derby Sunday

  20-09-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Front pages: King Raphinha reigns on derby SundaySunday’s front pages are split between an immeasurable Brazilian and an elite derby.Raphinha scored a hat-trick in Seville, taking his tally to twelve goals in seven matchdays, and Barça head into the international break top of the table with a perfect record. Sport has dubbed him "Super Raphinha" and Mundo Deportivo, quite simply, "O Rei.In Madrid, As and Marca illustrate derby Sunday with Simeone and Mourinho in th
  
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• Manchester City have an opportunity to round out a strong start to the season against Sunderland today

  20-09-2026 08:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City have an opportunity to round out a strong start to the season against Sunderland todayManchester City have made a bright start to life under Enzo Maresca. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders have won six consecutive matches in all competitions to begin the 2026-27 season. City have had to win in a variety of ways across that six-match winning run. They blew away Crystal Palace and Norwich City. Enzo Maresca’s side had to rely on their fighting spirit and character to beat Co
  
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• Raphinha’s extra-terrestrial feats, Rodri’s masterclass | Three takeaways from Sevilla 1-3 Barcelona

  20-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Raphinha’s extra-terrestrial feats, Rodri’s masterclass | Three takeaways from Sevilla 1-3 BarcelonaBarcelona’s test against Sevilla at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan last night was anything but simple, and the Blaugrana were made to work extremely hard for the three points.The hosts took the lead early in the game and dominated a good part of the first half, fighting on level ground with Barcelona and forcing errors off Flick’s men.Raphinha, however, equalised soon after and
  
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• Jose Mourinho faces two major Real Madrid selection dilemmas for Atletico derby

  20-09-2026 08:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho faces two major Real Madrid selection dilemmas for Atletico derbyJose Mourinho and Real Madrid make the trip across the city to face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano for the first Madrid derby of the season.Atletico have had the edge over Los Blancos at home in recent seasons, but Mourinho’s arrival has given Madrid a boost.The Portuguese tactician’s first derby since arriving at the club in the summer sees him face two difficult selection calls.The core of his team
  
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• Manchester City vs Sunderland: Latest City team news and predicted City starting eleven

  20-09-2026 07:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City vs Sunderland: Latest City team news and predicted City starting elevenManchester City face Sunderland today at the Etihad Stadium in their final Premier League fixture before the extended international break. So far, City have won six consecutive matches in all competitions to begin the season. They’ll be aiming to make it seven from seven, and five from five in the Premier League today against Sunderland. However, a tough test awaits Enzo Maresca’s side today. The B
  
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• Will the three-week break put more pressure on managers?

  20-09-2026 07:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham coach Alvaro Arbeloa and Manchester United boss Michael Carrick have endured difficult starts to the season [Getty Images]Three weeks is a long time in football - especially if you are a manager struggling for results. So far this season two coaches have lost their jobs - Paul Heckingbottom at Preston North End and Michael Duff at Wycombe Wanderers.But plenty of others will be looking over their shoulders heading into the new, extended international break.That includes the managers of Ful
  
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• Colwill's 'surreal' Ronaldo and Haaland ambition

  20-09-2026 07:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Joel Colwill has won two senior caps for Wales [FAW]Roll the clock back 12 months and Joel Colwill was facing then uncapped Icelandic midfielder Benony Breki Andresson, as Cardiff City drew 1-1 at Stockport in League Two.One year on, and the 21-year-old Welsh youngster is hoping to share the pitch withPortuguese great Cristiano Ronaldo and Norwegian goal-machine Erling Haaland.Colwill has been included in Craig Bellamy's 28-man squad for Wales upcoming Nations League A campaign against Portugal,
  
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• Is Celtic vs Rangers on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Old Firm clash

  20-09-2026 07:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Old Firm rivals Celtic and Rangers meet in a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday, their first top-flight encounter of the season.Rangers sit five points behind hosts Celtic in the Scottish Premiership but came out on top in their first meeting of this campaign, a 3-0 drubbing in the Scottish League Cup.Both teams have had a mixed start to the season: Martin O’Neill’s side have six wins from six top-flight games but go into this encounter off back-to-back losses, in the League Cup quarte
  
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• Defender Ng predicts big wins to come for Cardiff

  20-09-2026 06:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Huw Evans Picture Agency]Cardiff City defender Perry Ng says he expects the club to "batter some teams" moving forward as the Bluebirds finally put an end to their winless run.The Bluebirds picked up their first league win of the season on Saturday lunchtime, as a brace from Jack Moylan and a strike from Yousef Salech saw them beat Charlton 3-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium.The win had been a long time coming for Cardiff, who have been struggling to take advantage of their dominance in fixtures,
  
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