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• Man City v Sunderland: Key stats and talking points

  19-09-2026 14:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City will look to maintain their 100% league record under Enzo Maresca when they welcome Sunderland to Etihad Stadium on Sunday.Maresca's tenure got off to a wobbly start with the Community Shield defeat by Arsenal, but his troops have rallied to ensure they are level on points with the table-topping Gunners at this early stage, trailing only on goal difference.In fact, the Italian is aiming to become just the sixth manager to win his first five Premier League games in charge of a clu
  
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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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• 🚨 Official: Rafa Márquez loses a member of his backroom staff

  20-09-2026 05:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Rafa Márquez loses a member of his backroom staffIn a statement, the Mexican National Team confirmed the permanent departure of physical trainer Pol Lorente from Rafa Márquez’s coaching staff, just days before his debut during the FIFA international window.For the October and September matches against Chile, Colombia, and the United States, Márquez will rely on the specialists who are part of the National Team’s institutional structure.Althoug
  
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• Relegation scrap gets even tighter; see the updated BR-26 table

  20-09-2026 04:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Relegation scrap gets even tighter; see the updated BR-26 tableThe 28th round of the Brasileirão — the last full one before the FIFA international break — got underway this Saturday (19) with five matches taking place.There was a team pulling even further away from the competition’s bottom four.A change in the relegation zone and more.Check out below what happened, how the table looks, and what’s coming up. In a very difficult situation, Chapecoense almost pul
  
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• Check out the updated Brazil squad list 📋

  20-09-2026 04:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Check out the updated Brazil squad list 📋Carlo Ancelotti announced the Brazil squad for the friendlies against Australia and India on the 9th. And on Saturday (19), he made his second cut. Vanderson, of Monaco, was chosen to replace Wesley.The Roma player featured for the full 90 minutes in Saturday’s match against Inter Milan, but an injury was confirmed. And he had to be withdrawn.A Flamengo academy product, Wesley suffers another disappointment, as he had been part of the g
  
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• Calleri scores, São Paulo sink Inter into bottom four and answer fans

  20-09-2026 03:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Calleri scores, São Paulo sink Inter into bottom four and answer fansEven without a standout performance, São Paulo gave its fans a response after being knocked out of the Copa Sudamericana.Amid protests at MorumBIS, Tricolor beat Internacional on Saturday night (19).Calleri secured the 1-0 win in the match valid for the 28th round of the Brasileirão.Check out the highlights soon.
  Tricolor advantageSão Paulo had the better start.They had more possession, created more,
  
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• 😅 Was it Pep’s Barça? Vasco thrash Coritiba to escape BR’s bottom four 🎥

  20-09-2026 03:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😅 Was it Pep’s Barça? Vasco thrash Coritiba to escape BR’s bottom four 🎥Vasco are OUT of the Brasileirão 2026 relegation zone.With a great performance at Colina Histórica, the Cruz-Maltino side RAN RIOT over Coritiba on Saturday night (19).Colidio, Bruno Duarte, Lescano, Andrés Gómez and Ramon Rique secured a more than deserved 5-0 win in Matchday 28 of the competition.It was Vasco’s best result of the entire season.And the big
  
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• 🚨 Alarm at River and Argentina over injury

  20-09-2026 00:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Alarm at River and Argentina over injuryRiver Plate’s match against Huracán is raising alarm both in Núñez and in the Argentina national team, as two injury absences have already been recorded.Thiago Almada came off before the first 10 minutes were up, due to discomfort in his left leg.And minutes later, the list of injuries grew, as Andrada also left the field. Cameras caught the player with tears on his face and ice on his thigh.Both players had been includ
  
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