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• Is it too early to look at Premier League table?

  07-10-2026 19:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal are chasing back-to-back Premier League titles [Getty Images]Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think.While it would be no surprise if Manchester City and Arsenal finish as the top two -outside of any points deductions or sanctions directed City's way - will Brentford really qualify for Europe, Hull stay up and Tottenham be involved in yet another relegation battle? Recent history certa
  
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• Latest news, key details and what's next as Manchester City launch appeal against guilty verdict

  08-10-2026 12:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It was announced by the Premier League on September 29, 2026 that an independent commission had found Manchester City guilty of breaching over 100 Premier League regulations. That verdict found the club guilty of all charges related to "serious breaches" of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period from 2009-10 to 2017-18, and guilty of "the majority" of charges related to Man City's failure to cooperate with the league's investigation.A few days later (October 1, 2026
  
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• Afcon final to play out in court - when will Morocco or Senegal be crowned champions?

  08-10-2026 12:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sadio Mane was named best player at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after helping his team to what he thought at the time was a second title [AFP via Getty Images]Everyone knows a football match should take 90 minutes but, in its own way, the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) has been playing out for nearly nine months.Now, finally, one team or the other - either Morocco or Senegal - willl grab the winner. Only that moment of glory will come in a courtroom, not on the pitch.On Thurs
  
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• New Arsenal deal makes Arteta best paid Premier League manager

  08-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Arsenal deal makes Arteta best paid Premier League managerArsenal have confirmed Arteta’s deal that is believed to run until 2030, while reports say the financial package makes him the division’s best-paid manager.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMikel Arteta’s new Arsenal contract reportedly makes him the highest-paid manager in the Premier League, with his four-year deal believed to be worth more than £20 million a season, up from £12m.Arsenal confirmed
  
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• McTominay contract stand-off carries echoes of Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia saga

  08-10-2026 12:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay contract stand-off carries echoes of Napoli’s Kvaratskhelia sagaScott McTominay’s contract situation at Napoli is starting to look uncomfortably familiar for fans of the Partenopei.According to Il Mattino, via TuttoNapoli, the Scotland midfielder has asked his representatives to reopen talks with the club over a new deal, but an agreement needs to be found quickly. If not, he could be tempted to listen to offers in January, with Real Madrid among the clubs to have sounded o
  
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• Pick of the stats: Swansea City v Norwich City

  08-10-2026 12:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]Swansea City could be off the top of the table by the time they meet Norwich City on Saturday (12:30 BST).A victory for West Ham over QPR on Friday night (20:00 BST) would send the Hammers to the summit at the expense of the Swans.Swansea City have won their past three home league matches against Norwich City since a 1-0 defeat in the 2022-23 season under Russell Martin.Norwich have won just one of their past seven league games against Swansea, a 5-1 home victory in January 2025.Swansea hav
  
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• London omitted as Super League clubs named for 2027

  08-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  All 14 Super League clubs will remain in the competition next season after the release of the yearly gradings - as second-tier treble winners London Broncos again miss out.Broncos won the Championship Grand Final, the 1895 Cup and were runaway champions in the regular-season standings.But, despite the backing of Australian businessman Grant Wechsel, former Brisbane Broncos star Darren Lockyer and a squad full of internationals, they only finished 16th in the gradings, below fellow Championship s
  
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• Andoni Iraola speaks on Liverpool’s clash with Manchester City

  08-10-2026 11:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola speaks on Liverpool’s clash with Manchester CityAndoni Iraola Sets Out Liverpool Plan Ahead of Manchester City Test at AnfieldLiverpool have reached the first proper pause point of the season, and the timing matters. Seven competitive matches into Andoni Iraola’s tenure, there is enough evidence to start drawing conclusions, even if only provisional ones. Speaking to liverpoolfc.com, the Liverpool head coach offered a measured assessment of where his side are, what stil
  
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• Premier League Fan Fest heading to Denver, Colorado: Dates, times, full details

  08-10-2026 11:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The latest Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest is heading to Denver, Colorado in October, with the Mile High City welcoming our studio show, Premier League legends, huge watch parties and so much more.MORE – Click here to learn more details about the Fan Fest in DenverDenver will be home to the 13th Fan Fest event, as cities all across the United States of America have hosted in recent years with Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Chicago, Nashville, Orlando, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Austi
  
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• Second Marseille player criticises management of Tottenham’s Roberto De Zerbi

  08-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Second Marseille player criticises management of Tottenham’s Roberto De ZerbiAfter Amir Murillo last month, Neal Maupay has become the latest player to criticise Roberto De Zerbi’s man management during his time at Olympique de Marseille. De Zerbi managed Marseille for just one full season before leaving just over halfway through his second at the club. He left OM back in February and soon after took over at Tottenham Hotspur. The Italian succeeded in keeping Spurs in the Premier Lea
  
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• Report: Man United and Liverpool in the race to sign Premier League defender

  08-10-2026 11:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Man United and Liverpool in the race to sign Premier League defenderMan Utd Face Liverpool Battle for Adrien Truffert as Bournemouth Set £60m ValuationManchester United’s search for a left-back looks set to become one of the more closely watched transfer stories ahead of the next windows, with TeamTalk reporting that Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert is firmly on the club’s radar. The complication for United is an obvious one, Liverpool are also in the frame, and tha
  
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• ENGLAND SQUAD: Toone handed late call-up as Bronze withdraws

  08-10-2026 11:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ENGLAND SQUAD: Toone handed late call-up as Bronze withdrawsManchester United midfielder Ella Toone has received a late call-up to the England squad.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official media release from The Football Association this morning.The 27-year-old has been drafted into Sarina Wiegman’s squad following the withdrawal of defender Lucy Bronze through injury. Bronze sustained a minor knock whilst playing for Chelsea last weekend.Toone was one of the surprise absen
  
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• Pick of the stats: Derby County v Wrexham

  08-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Derby County will hope to kick-start their Championship season when they welcome Wrexham to Pride Park on Saturday (kick-off 15:00 BST).The Rams are in the relegation zone after just one win from their opening eight games and are without a victory in their past four matches (D1 L3).Wrexham ended a run of three games without a win by beating Southampton 2-1 at home before the international break and start the weekend in mid-table. Derby County failed to beat Wrexham in the Championship last seaso
  
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• Barcelona step up interest in Borussia Dortmund starlet dubbed the ‘new Bellingham’

  08-10-2026 11:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona step up interest in Borussia Dortmund starlet dubbed the ‘new Bellingham’FC Barcelona continue to scour the European market for young players with significant potential, and one of the names to have emerged on their radar is Justin Ejodamen.The midfielder is only 15 years old and currently plays in Borussia Dortmund’s youth system. Of Nigerian descent and an Italy youth international, Ejodamen is regarded as one of the most promising young players in German football,
  
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• Juventus not convinced by Woltemade as club target ex-Arsenal and Atalanta strikers

  08-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus not convinced by Woltemade as club target ex-Arsenal and Atalanta strikersJuventus are already doubting Nick Woltemade and have started lining up alternatives for next summer, just over a month after his arrival.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the striker’s viral miss for Germany against Serbia has only deepened concerns in Turin. With half an hour left in Munich, he sent the ball over from two yards out with the goal gaping, which set off a wave of criticism in the German p
  
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• Blow for Ajax as striker suffers season ending injury

  08-10-2026 11:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blow for Ajax as striker suffers season ending injuryAjax have been dealt a blow with the news that Danish striker Kasper Dolberg will be out for the rest of the season. Dolberg suffered a serious knee injury while on international duty with Denmark and has returned to Amsterdam for surgery, which was successful. Now, the Ajax forward is set to spend the next few months rehabilitating as he looks to return to action next season. The 29-year-old had started the Eredivisie and European season pret
  
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• ‘Some circumstances call for giving it your all’ – France’s Aurélien Tchouaméni on playing 2026 World Cup despite injury

  08-10-2026 11:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘Some circumstances call for giving it your all’ – France’s Aurélien Tchouaméni on playing 2026 World Cup despite injuryHaving enjoyed a mixed World Cup campaign, France midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (26) spoke in an interview with France 24 about the injury that prevented him from performing at his best.“By the third or fourth match – or even a little before that – I was in pain,” he explained. “It’s the Wo
  
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• Clubs fear political interference in Man City appeal

  08-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andy Burnham was mayor of Greater Manchester from 2017 until he became prime minister this summer [Getty Images]Some Premier League clubs were so "astonished" by comments made by Andy Burnham - appearing to downplay the verdict against Manchester City - that they are now "concerned" about political interference in the appeal process, sources have told BBC Sport.Senior club figures say they were shocked when they heard the prime minister tell the BBC he would be "really concerned" if Manchester C
  
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• AZ Alkmaar closing in on new contract with star midfielder

  08-10-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AZ Alkmaar closing in on new contract with star midfielderVI are reporting that AZ Alkmaar are closing in on signing a contract extension with their star youngster Kees Smit. The midfielder will extend his current contract, which runs out in 2028, until 2030. This is a huge boost for AZ Alkmaar as Smit is certainly going to be attracting interest from a number of clubs after his performances this season and last. Now, AZ Alkmaar can guarantee that they will receive a sizeable sum if they do deci
  
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• 🎧 New managers and the return of the Championship

  08-10-2026 11:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Robbie Savage will have his first crack at management in the EFL after taking over at Peterborough United, while Michael Duff has replaced Graham Alexander at Bradford City.Savage and Duff both appear on the latest 72+ EFL podcast with Jobi McAnuff, who is joined by Luke Chambers and Tommy Smith.The panel also discuss the teams who have impressed and disappointed them in the Championship so far this season.Spoiler alert... Stoke City, Swansea City, QPR, Burnley, Norwich City and Derby County all
  
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• Manchester City ruled out summer move for Barcelona midfielder after reviewing medical report

  08-10-2026 11:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City ruled out summer move for Barcelona midfielder after reviewing medical reportFC Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has taken an important step in his recovery from the injury to the medial collateral ligament in his right knee at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The Barcelona ace has started taking part in sections of team training and, although he still needs time before receiving medical clearance and becoming available to Hansi Flick, his return to competitive action is getting close
  
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• Messi’s No 10 successor: Serie A starlets Paz and Mastantuono among the contenders

  08-10-2026 11:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Messi’s No 10 successor: Serie A starlets Paz and Mastantuono among the contendersArgentina’s search for Lionel Messi’s successor in the No 10 shirt is under way, and two Serie A playmakers are among the early contenders.According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Como’s Nico Paz is the favourite among fans back home. Fiorentina’s Franco Mastantuono, on loan from Real Madrid, is also in the running, and both have the left foot and creativity associated with Argentina&rsqu
  
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• Exeter City investigate Cox's mystery illness

  08-10-2026 11:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sonny Cox has just returned to fitness after being injured last month [Shutterstock]Exeter City are trying to understand the cause of an illness that has affected striker Sonny Cox this season.The 21-year-old was due to start Tuesday's Jersey Mike's Trophy game with Oxford United.But he had to withdraw from the side not long before kick-off and was seen getting medical help."He has an allergic reaction to something. We're still investigating it, we're still supporting Sonny through it," Exeter C
  
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• Pick of the stats: West Bromwich Albion v Birmingham City

  08-10-2026 11:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion welcome Birmingham City for a West Midlands derby in the Championship on Saturday lunchtime (kick-off 12:30 BST).It will be a second local derby in a row for the Baggies, who are hoping to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at Wolves before the international break.Blues have won just one of their past five games (D3 L1), but drew with promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough last time out, and will want to keep pace with the early frontrunners. West Bromwich Albion have won one of their
  
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• McKennie set to overtake Locatelli as Juventus appearance leader in the current squad

  08-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McKennie set to overtake Locatelli as Juventus appearance leader in the current squadWeston McKennie is set to become the Juventus player with the most appearances in the current squad when the Bianconeri visit Cagliari this weekend.According to Corriere dello Sport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the American is expected to start at the Unipol Domus. That would take him to 234 games for the club, one more than the injured Manuel Locatelli.Nobody else is close. Daniele Rugani is next on 157, ahead of Fede
  
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• Arsenal youngster receives MBE from Prince William

  08-10-2026 11:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal youngster receives MBE from Prince WilliamThe Arsenal forward was honoured for services to association football after helping England win a second successive European Championship.Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesMichelle Agyemang described the moment as “incredible” after receiving her MBE from Prince William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.The Arsenal youngster was awarded the honour for services to association football in the King’s Birthday Honours List in June 2
  
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• Barcelona defender not considering exit despite lack of playing time and heavy Premier League interest

  08-10-2026 11:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona defender not considering exit despite lack of playing time and heavy Premier League interestJules Kounde has no intention of leaving Barcelona despite seeing his role reduced under Hansi Flick this season, with interest from several Premier League clubs failing to change his stance.According to SPORT, the French defender remains convinced that he can win back his place in Flick’s starting XI and is not considering a departure during the January transfer window.Jules Kounde transf
  
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• 'He's lucky... he got off very lightly'

  08-10-2026 10:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  In a bonus episode of the BBC's Football Daily podcast, John Bennett is joined by BBC Radio Solent's Adam Blackmore and 72+ EFL podcast host and former Reading and Watford winger Jobi McAnuff to react to the Spygate verdict.An FA regulatory commission has handed Southampton boss Tonda Eckert a suspended six-week ban for his involvement in the Spygate scandal, but do the panel think is it a fair outcome?Blackmore said: "I thought he'd get maybe three to five games per [FA] charge and it would be
  
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• Arsenal star closing in on £350,000-per-week contract deal

  08-10-2026 10:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal star closing in on £350,000-per-week contract dealDeclan Rice new Arsenal deal edges closer after title-winning seasonArsenal are doing what smart champions do, they are tying down their elite talent early. According to BBC Sport, Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, a move that feels logical given his status at the club and in the dressing room.Rice has become central to everything Arsenal do. Since joining from West Ham for £105m in July 2023,
  
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• What Guardiola said about Man City charges

  08-10-2026 10:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  "Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."Comforting words of solidarity from a long-standing leader can be a great source of strength and unity at a time of crisis.And many Manchester City fans will have felt just that after former manager Pep Guardiola posted on social media last week in response to the club being found guilty of deliberate financial rule-breaking over nine years.To some, Guardiola's intervention came as a surprise. After all, he is no longer in a ma
  
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