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• Journalist confirms when Hugo Ekitike could return from injury

  29-08-2026 11:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist confirms when Hugo Ekitike could return from injuryHugo Ekitike Targets Boxing Day Liverpool Return After Achilles InjuryLiverpool could receive a significant attacking boost over the Christmas period, with Hugo Ekitike reportedly targeting Boxing Day for his return from the ruptured Achilles tendon that ended his outstanding debut season.Ekitike has been absent since suffering the injury against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals in April. It was a cruel concl
  
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• Forest attacker ends lengthy goalless streak with Anfield strike 🤲

  29-08-2026 14:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest attacker ends lengthy goalless streak with Anfield strike 🤲Nottingham Forest made a flying start against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.Oliver Glasner's side put immediate pressure on the Reds and Igor Jesus nearly opened the scoring from close range, but was denied by a timely Jeremy Jacquet intervention.
  The Tricky Trees maintained their momentum and were rewarded midway through the first-half as Dan Ndoye found the net.The Swiss international received Morgan Gi
  
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• Markus Krösche potentially poised for sensational Eintracht Frankfurt exit

  29-08-2026 14:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Markus Krösche potentially poised for sensational Eintracht Frankfurt exitA sensational Bundesliga story may be preparing to break. Sport Bild reports Eintracht Frankfurt Board Member for Sport Markus Krösche could leave the club immediately after the conclusion of the summer transfer window. According to the German tabloid, Frankfurt’s supervisory board will meet one day after Tuesday’s Deadline Day to discuss the possibility of an early separation from the 45-year-old. Re
  
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• Champions League fixtures released as Liverpool host Atletico Madrid on matchday one

  29-08-2026 14:02 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The full schedule of league-phase fixtures for the 2026/27 Uefa Champions League has been released, with Premier League clubs including Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa finding out their routes to the knockout rounds. The first round of fixtures takes place between 8 and 10 September, with Aston Villa one of the sides kicking off the new campaign as they face Club Brugge away at 5.45pm BST. Matchday one sees Man City travel to Porto, while Liverpool host Atl
  
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• Sunderland pushing for Lyon winger Malick Fofana as alternative to Marseille’s Igor Paixão

  29-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland pushing for Lyon winger Malick Fofana as alternative to Marseille’s Igor PaixãoSunderland AFC have turned their focus towards signing Lyon winger Malick Fofana (21) given the Black Cats are making little to no progress with Marseille to sign Brazilian winger Igor Paixaõ (26), according to Foot Mercato. The former PSV striker has already agreed to join Regis Le Bris’ Premier League side. Both Marseille and Lyon need to sell players before the end of the summer
  
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• Spurs Starting XI vs Newcastle United: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  29-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs Starting XI vs Newcastle United: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupTottenham Team News: Omar Marmoush in Frame for Newcastle ClashTottenham have moved quickly in the market and Roberto De Zerbi now has decisions to make ahead of the Newcastle game. The headline is simple, Omar Marmoush is available and could make his Spurs debut this weekend.The Egyptian arrived from Manchester City on Thursday in an initial loan deal with a £60 million obligation to buy at the end of the seaso
  
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• Confirmed: Real Madrid fixture schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League first round

  29-08-2026 14:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Real Madrid fixture schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League first roundReal Madrid now know the complete route they will take through the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, with José Mourinho’s side opening their European campaign at the Santiago Bernabéu against Inter Milan on September 8.The Merengues had already discovered their eight opponents earlier this week, but the confirmation of the fixture schedule has now revealed how their journey towa
  
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• Man Utd v Ipswich: Key stats and talking points

  29-08-2026 13:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United will look to bounce back from defeat by one newly promoted side when they take on another at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Ipswich Town the visitors.The surprise 2-0 reverse against Hull City on the opening weekend was just Michael Carrick's third loss in 18 games across his two spells as the club's head coach, and it came despite United having 71.7% possession.It was their biggest share of possession in a league game since September 2023, but there are just eight recorded examp
  
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• Leeds v Brentford: Key stats and talking points

  29-08-2026 13:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Elland Road will be abuzz with anticipation as Leeds United host Brentford on Sunday (14:00 BST) in a showdown between two sides that have had excellent starts to the new campaign.Leeds won their opening two fixtures – both at Nottingham Forest, in the Premier League (1-0) and then the Carabao Cup (2-0) – adding further momentum to some summer transfers that have got pulses racing in West Yorkshire.Brentford also have two wins from two, albeit they have earned their victories in more
  
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• Chelsea v Brighton: Key stats and talking points

  29-08-2026 13:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea and Brighton both enjoyed impressive wins in their opening fixtures of the new season.BBC Sport examines some of the key themes ahead of their meeting at Stamford Bridge on Sunday (14:00 BST). A first Premier League match at the Chelsea helm proved to be an eventful one for new manager Xabi Alonso.Joao Pedro was awarded the number nine shirt ahead of this season and rewarded that faith by netting after just 31 seconds – the quickest goal ever scored by a team in their opening Premi
  
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• Further Juventus concern as Thuram risks surgery after Kessié snub

  29-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Further Juventus concern as Thuram risks surgery after Kessié snubJuventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has not been called up for this evening’s Serie A match against Parma and will have a specialist consultation next week to decide whether to undergo knee surgery.Juventus midfielder Thuram may need surgery for patellofemoral syndrome, which has troubled him since the end of last season.PARMA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 01: Khephren Thuram of Juventus passes the ball during the Serie A m
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-4 Man City - the fans' verdict

  29-08-2026 13:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC]We asked for your thoughts after Friday's Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City.Here are some of your comments:Crystal Palace fansJason: We created enough chances to get more from this match, but as usual failed to convert them. The team is behind in terms of coordination and understanding, i.e. playing as a team, due to lack of pre-season and ongoing transfers. It will get better, but I fear it may take a few more matches. We must get something from our next outing
  
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• Confirmed: Barcelona fixture schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League first round

  29-08-2026 13:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Confirmed: Barcelona fixture schedule for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League first roundBarcelona now know the road they must go through in the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase, with Hansi Flick’s side beginning their European campaign at home before facing a potentially decisive trip to Paris shortly before the first Clasico of the season.The Blaugrana will open their Champions League campaign against Feyenoord at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, September 9, with kick-off schedule
  
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• Official Champions League fixtures: Inter and Napoli debut against Real Madrid and Arsenal

  29-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official Champions League fixtures: Inter and Napoli debut against Real Madrid and ArsenalInter and Roma begin their Champions League campaign away at Real Madrid and Fenerbahçe, respectively, while Napoli will host Arsenal and Como will meet RB Leipzig at the Stadio Sinigaglia.UEFA has released the fixture list for the league phase of the Champions League.Inter will start their Champions League journey away in Madrid. They’ll face José Mourinho’s Real Madrid on Septemb
  
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• Hamburg intensify Zakaria El Ouahdi pursuit, Arthur remains alternative

  29-08-2026 13:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hamburg intensify Zakaria El Ouahdi pursuit, Arthur remains alternativeHamburger SV continue to pursue the signing of KRC Genk right-back Zakaria El Ouahdi as sporting director Claus Costa seeks to resolve one of the squad’s most obvious remaining deficiencies before the transfer deadline. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, HSV have already reached a basic agreement with the 24-year-old Moroccan international.Belgian transfer reporter Sacha Tavolieri reports that the Bundesliga club ar
  
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• Jose Mourinho sees only one position for versatile Real Madrid superstar

  29-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho sees only one position for versatile Real Madrid superstarAs Real Madrid’s captain, Federico Valverde has been one of the first names on the team sheet for several years now. Yet, he has barely ever stayed fixated on a single position.Despite being one of the team’s most important players over the years, the Uruguayan star has been used as a Swiss-knife by manager after manager who have all praised him for his versatility.As a result, he has played as a full-back, a def
  
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• Jose Mourinho sees only one position for Real Madrid captain

  29-08-2026 13:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jose Mourinho sees only one position for Real Madrid captainAs Real Madrid’s captain, Federico Valverde has been one of the first names on the team sheet for several years now. Yet, he has barely ever stayed fixated on a single position.Despite being one of the team’s most important players over the years, the Uruguayan star has been used as a Swiss-knife by manager after manager who have all praised him for his versatility.As a result, he has played as a full-back, a defensive midfi
  
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• Forest to bid £40m for Everton teenager Armstrong

  29-08-2026 13:28 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harrison Armstrong started in Everton's 2-0 win against Crystal Palace last week [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest have launched an ambitious bid to sign Everton's teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong.Forest are keen to strengthen before the end of the transfer window and, as reported by The Athletic, are preparing to offer £40m plus a potential sell-on clause to clinch a deal for Armstrong.It would be a major surprise should Everton sanction a deal, but there is hope at Forest that they ca
  
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• Barcelona target Julian Alvarez speaks to Mikel Arteta but refuses to open door to Arsenal transfer

  29-08-2026 13:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona target Julian Alvarez speaks to Mikel Arteta but refuses to open door to Arsenal transferArsenal’s hopes of signing Barcelona target Julian Alvarez appear to be fading, with David Ornstein reporting on TNT Sports that a move to the Emirates Stadium is currently considered unlikely.The journalist mentions that the Argentine forward has spoken directly with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta about a potential transfer but has made it clear that he does not want to join the north London c
  
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• Arsenal Champions League fixtures 2026-27 confirmed, dates and kick-off times

  29-08-2026 13:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal Champions League fixtures 2026-27 confirmed, dates and kick-off timesThe Gunners will begin away to Napoli on 9 September before facing a demanding schedule that includes Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal have learned the dates for their eight Champions League league-phase fixtures, with the 2026-27 campaign beginning away to SSC Napoli on 9 September.UEFA completed the league-phase draw on Thursday afternoon, confirming the
  
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• Don’t make plans! Here’s the 2026/27 Champions League calendar 📆

  29-08-2026 13:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Don’t make plans! Here’s the 2026/27 Champions League calendar 📆UEFA has officially announced the full schedule for the Champions League league phase for the 2026/27 season. The opening eight matchdays promise thrilling clashes from the very first week of competition in September.The action will get underway between 8 and 10 September 2026. Standout fixtures on the opening matchday include Real Madrid C.F. against Inter Milan, Liverpool FC versus Atlético de Madrid, an
  
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• Orsolini: Serie A clubs ‘called me’ before Bologna extension, I have one Italy hope

  29-08-2026 13:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Orsolini: Serie A clubs ‘called me’ before Bologna extension, I have one Italy hopeBologna winger Riccardo Orsolini reveals he received calls from Serie A clubs before he extended his contract with the Rossoblu and hopes the Italy national team ‘regains connection with the fans.’Bologna winger Orsolini spoke about his recent contract extension until 2031 in an interview with Il Resto Del Carlino.“Many said it was a matter of money, but it’s not true. If it was
  
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• Hansi Flick one La Liga title away from joining Pep Guardiola and Johan Cruyff in Barcelona history

  29-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Hansi Flick one La Liga title away from joining Pep Guardiola and Johan Cruyff in Barcelona historyHansi Flick has already established himself as one of Barcelona’s most successful modern managers, but the German now has the chance to achieve something that would place him in exceptionally rare company in the club’s history.Flick has begun his third season at Barcelona with a trophy record that speaks for itself. Two La Liga titles, two Spanish Super Cups and a Copa del Rey have
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen close in on Guéla Doué as late window squad clearout accelerates

  29-08-2026 13:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bayer Leverkusen close in on Guéla Doué as late window squad clearout acceleratesBayer Leverkusen’s extensive summer rebuild could yet produce another major arrival before the transfer window closes, with Racing Strasbourg right-back Guéla Doué emerging as the club’s priority target. Kicker reports that Leverkusen have already secured the 23-year-old Cote d’Ivoire international’s basic commitment to a move. Doué is reportedly pushing for
  
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• Fofana waits for Roma, talks with Chelsea for Gittens continue

  29-08-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fofana waits for Roma, talks with Chelsea for Gittens continueRoma is working on several fronts in these final hours of the transfer market. From the Balerdi deal nearing completion, to the suggestion of selling El Aynaoui and snubbing Juventus by bringing Kessié to the capital, to the main objective: strengthening their attack. D’Amico would like to satisfy Gasperini’s request for a right-footed left winger to complete a unit currently bereft of a player capable of bursting t
  
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• Report: Newcastle United ready to cash in on transfer flop already

  29-08-2026 12:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Newcastle United ready to cash in on transfer flop alreadyNewcastle Transfer News: Nick Woltemade Exit Looms After Difficult First YearNewcastle United are moving towards one of the most striking transfer decisions of the summer, with talkSPORT reporting that Nick Woltemade is available for sale only a year after arriving in a club-record £69million deal from Stuttgart. For a player signed amid major expectation, the speed of this development says plenty about where things stand un
  
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• Wirtz equaliser denied as Forest lead Liverpool

  29-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Wirtz equaliser denied as Forest lead LiverpoolToday's Games 2026-08-29T12:10:43ZBIG SAVE!Gakpo picks out Wirtz in the area with an excellent cross and the midfielder's header is clawed to safety by Matz Sels.  2026-08-29T12:07:56ZPENALTY APPEALMunoz drives into the Forest penalty area and he goes down under a nudge. No penalty given.. 2026-08-29T12:05:55ZGoal ruled out, Forest still lead 1-0. 2026-08-29T12:05:30ZAnother VAR check for offside here, this one could be chalked off... 2026-08-2
  
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• Víctor Muñoz set for full debut as Liverpool host Forest

  29-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Víctor Muñoz set for full debut as Liverpool host ForestToday's Games 2026-08-29T10:58:06ZLiverpool defender Milos Kerkez will make a milestone appearance this afternoon.  2026-08-29T10:47:46ZFirst up, Liverpool play host to Nottingham Forest at Anfield. Here's a reminder of the starting lineups as the Reds' new signing, Víctor Muñoz, is set for his full debut.  2026-08-29T10:45:01ZGood afternoon and welcome to OneFootball's live coverage of Saturday's Premi
  
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• Forest miss chances early on at Liverpool

  29-08-2026 12:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest miss chances early on at LiverpoolToday's Games 2026-08-29T11:48:33ZForest come forward again with intent and Jesus' goal-bound strike is blocked behind for a corner.  2026-08-29T11:43:44ZCHANCE FORESTIgor Jesus controls in a dangerous area and fires toward goal. Jeremy Jacquet is alert and diverts behind for a Forest corner. 2026-08-29T11:39:26ZCody Gakpo gets into a dangerous position and is about to shoot, but Neco Williams gets back to make a last-ditch challenge.  2026-08-2
  
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• Leao leaves Milan for Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything’ – video

  29-08-2026 12:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leao leaves Milan for Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything’ – videoRafael Leao is flying out to Istanbul to undergo his medical tests with Galatasaray: ‘Thanks for everything, ‘ he said before leaving. ‘ I’ve felt at home since day one.’Portuguese winger Leao is ready to join Galatasaray. Last night, he was at San Siro for Milan’s 2-0 loss against Venezia, but was not available and spoke to journalists after the final whistle.Leao: I’ve
  
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