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• Mikel Arteta admits to selection dilemma

  11-10-2026 15:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mikel Arteta admits to selection dilemmaMikel Arteta has admitted that Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard gave him a selection problem over the weekend, having both played so well over the international break.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesArsenal midfield duo Mikel Merino and Martin Odegaard were both in great form over the September-October international break, each providing four goal contributions in four games.Merino provided an assist in Spain’s home game against Croatia, then
  
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• Milan forced into early change against Sassuolo as Gabbia stretchered off in tears

  11-10-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan forced into early change against Sassuolo as Gabbia stretchered off in tearsMilan defender Matteo Gabbia suffered an unfortunate injury just over a quarter of an hour into his side’s Serie A match away against Sassuolo on Sunday evening, forcing Ruben Amorim into an early substitution after being carried off on a stretcher.You can follow the action from all of Sunday’s Serie A matches on the Football Italia Liveblog.Gabbia stretchered off 20 minutes into his first Milan start o
  
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• Duran Gets 8.5, Baur With 8 | Celtic Players Rated In Their Win Against Motherwell

  11-10-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Duran Gets 8.5, Baur With 8 | Celtic Players Rated In Their Win Against MotherwellAfter three successive defeats before the international break, Celtic were determined to bounce back this afternoon, as they travelled to Fir Park to clash heads with Motherwell. Camilo Duran netted within 10 minutes to hand them a perfect start, and the lead was doubled around the hour mark when Benjamin Nygren showed his composure to round Alex Paulsen in the Well goal.Below are the Celtic players rated in their
  
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• Gattuso frustrated with Lazio despite 3-1 Monza win: ‘Like the second half against Milan’

  11-10-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gattuso frustrated with Lazio despite 3-1 Monza win: ‘Like the second half against Milan’Lazio are joint-top of the Serie A table after six games thanks to their 3-1 victory over Monza on Sunday afternoon, but head coach Gennaro Gattuso was still not best pleased with what he saw from his players after half-time: “It felt like we were watching the second half against Milan again.”Lazio maintained their winning start to the 2026-27 Serie A season with a 3-1 victory over Mo
  
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• Hull 2-2 Everton analysis: Toffees rue Barry misses and offside flag

  11-10-2026 18:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Everton are in good form and have now avoided defeat in their opening six league matches for the first time since 2013-14. In that season, they finished fifth under Roberto Martinez.A point at Hull puts The Toffees in fifth and only outside of a Champions League spot on goal difference.Everton were narrowly the better side and created several good opportunities. They thought they had scored in the first half only for Brennan Johnson's effort to be ruled out, with the Wales forward
  
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• Hull 2-2 Everton analysis: City's strong start continues

  11-10-2026 18:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After scoring for Algeria on Tuesday, Mohamed Belloumi was only fit enough for the bench but his late goal was enough to save his side's unbeaten home start to the season.The midfielder looked set to shoot first time but smartly tapped the ball past Dewsbury-Hall and beat Pickford for pace with his driven shot.A win would have taken Hull into the top four. Their strong start has been built on a solid defence and Everton's double were the first home goals they have conceded this sea
  
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• Nico Paz: ‘Two amazing weeks with Messi, I don’t know about his no.10 shirt’

  11-10-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nico Paz: ‘Two amazing weeks with Messi, I don’t know about his no.10 shirt’Nico Paz says he has mixed emotions after the international break, having starred with Argentina but also having had to say farewell to the iconic Lionel Messi, insisting he ‘doesn’t know’ who will inherit the iconic no.10 shirt for the Albiceleste.Nico Paz comments on Messi retirement and Como 0-0 RomaPaz scored three goals from three appearances with the Argentina national team durin
  
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• Why Man City fans have inflatable bananas at Anfield in Premier League clash with Liverpool

  11-10-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City fans waved hundreds of inflatable bananas in the air as they faced down Liverpool supporters at Anfield.City were playing in their first Premier League since an independent commission ruled that the club’s Abu Dhabi owners had systematically breached a raft of financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The club have launched an appeal against the verdict and insist they have irrefutable evidence to support their position.The reaction at Liverpool, who have been City’s mai
  
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• Derby defeat 'one that got away' for Pompey

  11-10-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]That was one that got away for Portsmouth. Even before Southampton went down to 10 men, Pompey had more than matched them but the difference in quality in the final third was stark.Southampton scored one and created the game's next two best chances - this despite being camped in their own half for much of the second spell. Portsmouth got in behind Southampton on numerous occasions but their overall decision-making in and around the box was poor.This was a great opportunity to
  
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• Cardiff & Wrexham win big but TNS top Adran Premier

  11-10-2026 17:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kate Oakley scored four goals in Cardiff City's 10-goal thrashing [FAW]Sunday, 11 OctoberAberystwyth Town 0-10 Cardiff CityKate Oakley struck four times as Cardiff City secured a big win against Aberystwyth at Park Avenue.Mackenzie Olden, Gillian Keenan, Lily Billingham, Kerry Walklett and Mia Malone also scored for City, who move up to third in the table.Cardiff Met 2-2 Barry Town UnitedCardiff Met came back from 2-0 down to rescue a late point at home to Barry Town United.Barry were two goals
  
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• Amorim: ‘Milan system doesn’t matter as much as being aggressive’

  11-10-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘Milan system doesn’t matter as much as being aggressive’Ruben Amorim insists the tactical system Milan use against Sassuolo ‘doesn’t matter, it’s about the way you play’ with aggression, and once again defends Goncalo Ramos.It kicks off at the Mapei Stadium at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.This is a complicated fixture in Rossoneri lore, a
  
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• Six young talents Barcelona are closely monitoring including Manchester United gem

  11-10-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Six young talents Barcelona are closely monitoring including Manchester United gemFC Barcelona have made it a point to identify the next generation of football stars before their rivals. The strategy developed by Deco and Joao Amaral, the club’s head of scouting, involves looking beyond La Masia to find talented players while they are still taking their first steps in professional football. The aim is to sign them early, support their development and avoid paying inflated fees once they ha
  
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• Pellegrini makes 350th appearance for Roma

  11-10-2026 17:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pellegrini makes 350th appearance for RomaLorenzo Pellegrini celebrates his 350th appearance for Roma. The historic milestone was reached today in the 0-0 draw against Como at the Sinigaglia stadium. It was a special occasion for the Giallorossi number 7, who returned to the starting lineup after a long injury layoff. Roma celebrated their midfielder with a post on their official X profile, accompanied by a graphic dedicated to his 350 appearances: “350 times in our colors.”It was a
  
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• McTominay sends nine-word message after 3-0 win on return from heart surgery

  11-10-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  McTominay sends nine-word message after 3-0 win on return from heart surgeryScott McTominay says that he is ‘back and with a fresh desire’ following his return from a minor heart procedure in Napoli’s 3-0 victory over Frosinone in Serie A on Saturday evening.McTominay ‘back with a fresh desire’ after heart surgeryThe Scotland international had missed Napoli’s last four matches prior to the international break due to surgery after being diagnosed with a mild, b
  
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• Tarkowski And Dewsbury-Hall Get 8 | Everton Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Hull City

  11-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tarkowski And Dewsbury-Hall Get 8 | Everton Players Rated In Entertaining Draw Vs Hull CityEverton faced off against Hull City at the MKM Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Toffees made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a 0-0 scoreline.Joe Gelhardt scored the opener for the home side in the 48th minute. However, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall equalised for the Merseyside club just seven minutes later. T
  
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• Malen pens apology after red card vs Como: “I’m sorry to the team and fans.”

  11-10-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen pens apology after red card vs Como: “I’m sorry to the team and fans.”Following the 0-0 draw against Como, Roma striker Donyell Malen took to Instagram to apologize to the fans and the team for the red card he received half an hour before the end of the match.The Dutchman published a post adding the following message in the description: “I apologise to the team and all the fans.”
  
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• 📸 Man City receive expected hot reception ahead of Anfield test

  11-10-2026 17:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📸 Man City receive expected hot reception ahead of Anfield testManchester City's first Premier League test after being found guilty on 114 out of 115 charges by an independent commission could not have been written up in more storyboard fashion: a test against Liverpool at Anfield.
  A club and fanbase that unquestionably feel hard done by the recent league hegemon, fans of both clubs have turned up at the historic ground in full voice, but as expected, Reds faithful have made their feelin
  
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• 2nd Arsenal player also picked up injury in post-Leeds warm-down

  11-10-2026 17:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  2nd Arsenal player also picked up injury in post-Leeds warm-downMartin Zubimendi picked up a knock in Arsenal’s warm-down following Saturday’s match against Leeds United, according to a report.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesReports since Arsenal’s win over Leeds United have revealed that Piero Hincapie suffered an injury during the post-match warm-down, with the defender having to be carried from the pitch by Illan Meslier.But it seems Hincapie wasn’t the only on
  
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• Real Madrid midfielder attracted strong summer interest from multiple Premier League clubs – Romano

  11-10-2026 17:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid midfielder attracted strong summer interest from multiple Premier League clubs – RomanoAurelien Tchouameni has had a slow start to the season at Real Madrid, having missed a string of matches due to an injury he picked up during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The French international has been eased back into action by manager Jose Mourinho and has been gaining prominence in recent games, starting back-to-back in the derby against Atletico Madrid and Villarreal.Even though he has not a
  
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• 🚨XI confirmed: Milan face a tough trip to Sassuolo

  11-10-2026 17:08 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨XI confirmed: Milan face a tough trip to SassuoloReggio Emilia’s Mapei Stadium hosts the clash between Sassuolo and AC Milan on Matchday 6 of Serie A. The Rossoneri are looking to remain unbeaten under Ruben Amorim, buoyed by their emphatic 3-0 win over Lecce before the break. With Christian Pulisic spearheading the attack, the visitors will have to switch to a back four following Alexis Saelemaekers’ injury, which could hand new signing Diego Moreira a starting spot.
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• Man City greeted with boos and chants from Liverpool supporters in first match after guilty verdict

  11-10-2026 17:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City were met with boos and chants by aggrieved Liverpool supporters as the team took to the pitch at Anfield for their first match since being found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules.The club were charged with 115 breaches of the rules by the Premier League in 2023 and an independent commission investigated the allegations and found City guilty of the majority of them. The club, who maintain their innocence, have launched an appeal against the verdict and
  
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• Serie A | Lecce 1-2 Bologna: First victory for Palladino

  11-10-2026 17:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Lecce 1-2 Bologna: First victory for PalladinoBologna snatched their first victory of the Serie A season with a Riccardo Orsolini scissor-kick volley and Jay Enem, but Lecce had more than a few chances to equalise.This was a relegation tussle already, but surprisingly one where the Rossoblu were still winless. Raffaele Palladino earned a 1-1 draw with Torino on his debut after replacing sacked Domenico Tedesco, but here missed Samuel Mbangula, Jens Odgaard and long-term absentee Emil H
  
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• Serie A | Lazio 3-1 Monza: Special Nuno Tavares strike keeps Aquile on top

  11-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Lazio 3-1 Monza: Special Nuno Tavares strike keeps Aquile on topLazio stay top of the Serie A table with Inter, but made life more difficult than it needed to be against 10-man Monza, despite a Nuno Tavares scorcher.The Aquile had a big opportunity to stay in top spot after winning four of the opening five Serie A rounds, as they hosted struggling Monza. However, injuries were piling up for Albert Gudmundsson, Adam Marusic, Matteo Cancellieri, Nicolò Rovella, Adrian Przyborek an
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | OGC Nice 2-1 Strasbourg: Jonathan Clauss completes comeback win for Le Gym

  11-10-2026 17:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | OGC Nice 2-1 Strasbourg: Jonathan Clauss completes comeback win for Le GymLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 6, 11/10/26Having failed to win a Ligue 1 game at home in almost a year, OGC Nice have now won two in a row thanks to their comeback against RC Strasbourg Alsace (2-1) secured by Jonathan Clauss’ late strike. The MatchThe Allianz Riviera was in a boredom-enduced lull until Dario Essugo’s opener just moments before half-time. There was little rhythm and even less
  
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• Serie A: Sassuolo vs. Milan – Confirmed line-ups

  11-10-2026 16:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A: Sassuolo vs. Milan – Confirmed line-upsRuben Amorim appears to have gone with a new formation for Milan’s upcoming Serie A clash away against Sassuolo on Sunday evening, swapping to a back four and re-introducing the in-form Diego Moriera to his starting XI.The Rossoneri are unbeaten in Serie A under Amorim at the start of the 2026-27 season with three wins and two draws on their record over the first five league games of the campaign. They went into the international break
  
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• Manchester United make Michael Carrick decision after Tottenham Hotspur draw

  11-10-2026 16:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United make Michael Carrick decision after Tottenham Hotspur drawMichael Carrick Safe for Now as Man Utd Board Hold Nerve After Tottenham DrawManchester United have opted against making a managerial change after the 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Old Trafford, with TeamTalk reporting that Michael Carrick remains backed internally despite another damaging result.There was late frustration for United on Saturday evening. Bryan Mbeumo put the home side ahead after 73 minutes and it looked, b
  
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• Who is Lewis Koumas? Liverpool youngsters gets first Premier League start vs Manchester City

  11-10-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Koumas has been handed his first Premier League start, and it comes leading the line for Liverpool against Manchester City at Anfield. Does it get much better than that!?Koumas, 21, is starting because both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are out with injuries and this is a great opportunity for the Liverpool academy product to show what he's all about. Who is Lewis Koumas?The Welsh international is usually a winger but can play centrally and has made several appearances for Liverpool's firs
  
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• Who is Lewis Koumas? Liverpool youngster gets first Premier League start vs Manchester City

  11-10-2026 16:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lewis Koumas has been handed his first Premier League start, and it comes leading the line for Liverpool against Manchester City at Anfield. Does it get much better than that!?Koumas, 21, is starting because both Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are out with injuries and this is a great opportunity for the Liverpool academy product to show what he's all about. Who is Lewis Koumas?The Welsh international is usually a winger but can play centrally and has made several appearances for Liverpool's firs
  
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• Lyon full-back Nicolás Tagliafico considers possible return to Argentina

  11-10-2026 16:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lyon full-back Nicolás Tagliafico considers possible return to ArgentinaWith less than a year to go before his contract with Olympique Lyonnais expires, Nicolás Tagliafico (34) is beginning to wonder about his future.In an interview with Infobae, the left-back spoke in particular about the possibility of returning to Argentina, notably to be closer to his family. “My contract ends in June 2027 and I don’t have any children. But if I do have children and want to be close
  
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• Liverpool dealt blow for Man City clash with Dominik Szoboszlai injury

  11-10-2026 16:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool were dealt another blow on the eve of their Premier League clash with Manchester City as Dominik Szoboszlai wasn’t named in the matchday squad. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola did not name Szoboszlai as an injury doubt during Friday’s press conference but concerns over his fitness were raised when he was not spotted at the team’s hotel on Sunday morning. His absence is due to a hamstring injury which puts him on the sidelines alongside Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo and H
  
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