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• Mowbray relieved to have Rovers players returning

  18-09-2026 12:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers finally have choices to make with their team selection following an injury crisis, head coach Tony Mowbray has said.Midfielder Moussa Baradji is set to feature in Saturday's Championship match at Portsmouth (15:00 BST) while defender Hayden Carter has played a part in the past two games."Hayden and Moussa are back in the picture so it's good to have a few more choices off the bench rather than the academy kids," Mowbray told BBC Radio Lancashire."I'm excited by Moussa over how p
  
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• Arsenal open to Dowman loan in right circumstances

  18-09-2026 23:34 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Max Dowman is the youngest player to ever start a game for Arsenal [Getty Images]Arsenal are open to allowing teenage prodigy Max Dowman to leave the club on loan this term if it aids his development.Last season, the 16-year-old set two records, as the youngest player to score in Premier League history and for the Gunners. However, while he is yet to feature in the English top flight this term, he marked his first appearance of the season with two goals in Arsenal's 4-2 win at Ipswich in the Car
  
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• Analysis: Chelsea solidity proves short-lived

  18-09-2026 23:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]After such a positive start to the campaign with back-to-back wins and goals aplenty, things have quickly got tricky for Chelsea.It is now three league games without a win, seven goals conceded in that time and 12 in total this season – plus another three in the Carabao Cup.With those defensive concerns in mind, Alonso brought in Jordan Henderson and Valentin Barco to shore up the midfield, and for an hour it worked.The pair were booed throughout by the Brentford fans, Hender
  
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• Why Andoni Iraola returns to Bournemouth with something still to prove

  18-09-2026 23:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola almost did too well for his own good at Bournemouth. As Liverpool stuttered and stalled towards the end of Arne Slot’s reign, they were nearly caught by the rising force on the south coast. Bournemouth finished the season unbeaten in 18 league games. Had the campaign been a couple of weeks longer, they may have overtaken the team in fifth. And as that side was Liverpool, maybe Iraola would have cost himself the chance to manage in the Champions League.Instead, they held on, t
  
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• Nuno’s Decision Is Affecting West Ham Player Badly: Why Should The Hammers Seek A January Transfer?

  18-09-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nuno’s Decision Is Affecting West Ham Player Badly: Why Should The Hammers Seek A January Transfer?Edson Álvarez faces a difficult spell at West Ham United after losing his place in the club’s plans and Rafael Márquez’s first Mexico squad. TUDN journalist Gibrán Araige, as relayed by Sport Witness, reported that the midfielder will miss Mexico’s upcoming autumn friendlies against Colombia, Peru, the United States and Chile. Mexican newspaper El Univer
  
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• Sarri: ‘Only positive start was with Chelsea, not good memories of Juventus’

  18-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sarri: ‘Only positive start was with Chelsea, not good memories of Juventus’Maurizio Sarri insists Atalanta shouldn’t be concerned, as ‘the only positive start in my career was at Chelsea,’ but admits he doesn’t have ‘good memories’ of his time at Juventus.There will be a reunion at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin on Sunday at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).BERGAMO, ITALY – AUGUST 20: Atalanta BC coach Maurizio Sarri looks on during the UEF
  
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• Fofana Gets 7, Neto With 6 | Chelsea Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs Brentford

  18-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fofana Gets 7, Neto With 6 | Chelsea Players Rated In Disappointing Loss Vs BrentfordChelsea faced off against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium earlier tonight as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Blues made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.Jaidon Anthony scored the opener for the home team in the 61st minute before Igor Thiago doubled his team’s advantage in the 83rd minute. Fabio
  
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• Every time a young defender plays for Manchester City, he just oozes class and composure

  18-09-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Every time a young defender plays for Manchester City, he just oozes class and composureManchester City cruised past Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday night when they booked themselves a fourth-round Carabao Cup tie against Brighton with a thumping 5-0 win. Enzo Maresca got the performance he would have wanted by a host of City’s young and squad players. Floyd Samba bagged a brace and his overall performance up front was superb. Allan showed flashes of what he will add to this
  
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• Move, not a chance at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save start

  18-09-2026 23:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Move, not a chance at dream club! Bundesliga youngster must save start"I'm absolutely thrilled to be getting the chance here to play for the biggest club in the world. I definitely want to take this opportunity and I'm incredibly happy. Now I want to give it everything in every training session," Arijon Ibrahimović said back in July. At the time, he dreamed of being able to establish himself at Bayern.Christoph Freund also gave him hope: "For him, it's no longer just about learning —
  
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• Derry City beat Galway to move fourth in league

  18-09-2026 23:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish Premier DivisionDerry City 1 - 0 Galway United FTAdam O'Reilly's goal in first-half stoppage time proved decisive as Derry City picked up a 1-0 win over Galway United at the Brandywell to move fourth in the Premier Division.Chances were few and far between in the opening 45 minutes and the sides looked to be heading in level at the break until O'Reilly got on the end of Michael Duffy's cut-back.The visitors never really threatened an equaliser in the second period and Derry went close to d
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Tony Cascarino: ‘Marseille are still the biggest club in France.’

  18-09-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Tony Cascarino: ‘Marseille are still the biggest club in France.’Former Ireland international and Olympique de Marseille cult legend Tony Cascarino sat down with Get French Football News to discuss his time at the Ligue 1 side and the current situation the club finds itself in.You became a cult figure at Marseille, where supporters called you “Tony Goal”. How did that move come about?After the 1994 World Cup, I was out of contract and recovering
  
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• Liverpool's next Jordan Henderson is here, Andoni Iraola has already sent his scouts to watch him

  18-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool's next Jordan Henderson is here, Andoni Iraola has already sent his scouts to watch himLiverpool's midfield is very clearly their weakest area among their ranks at the moment. Even though Alexis Mac Allister has managed to get back to his best, the Reds could still do with changing a couple of their players around.Lamine Camara, Adam Wharton and many others have already been linked with a switch but, for one reason or another, none of those moves have come to fruition yet.A new number
  
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• Brobbey To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City

  18-09-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brobbey To Lead The Line | 4-2-3-1 Sunderland Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester CitySunderland will face off against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Black Cats managed to earn a narrow 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going by putting in a good performance this weekend.Regis Le Bris will set his side up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is
  
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• A weight off Igor Thiago's shoulders - Brentford v Chelsea ratings

  18-09-2026 23:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Igor Thiago scored his first Premier League goal of the season [Reuters]Brentford climbed to third in the Premier League with an impressive 3-0 victory over Chelsea. Goals from Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and substitute Fabio Carvalhosecured the three points as Chelsea's winless league run extended to three matches.Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?BrentfordCaoimhin Kelleher: An accomplished display, although he was n
  
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• PL: Chelsea sink at Brentford!

  18-09-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PL: Chelsea sink at Brentford!The Blues are no longer moving forward.Traveling to Brentford for the fifth league matchday, Chelsea stumbled badly (3-0).Kept quiet by a brave and united Bees side, the Blues were caught out from a corner as Jaidon Anthony scored in the 61st minute.More threatening at the end of the match, Xabi Alonso’s players were nevertheless unable to find a way through.Even worse, Igor Thiago doubled Brentford’s lead in the 83rd minute, before Fabio Carvalho made i
  
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• 💣 Varela's brace fells Sassuolo, Monza win 2-1! Adzic golazo 🤩

  18-09-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💣 Varela's brace fells Sassuolo, Monza win 2-1! Adzic golazo 🤩Monza won the Matchday 5 opener by beating Sassuolo 2-1. A brace from a rampant Varela (51', 63') put Monza in front, then a stunning Adzic free kick (87') revived the Emiliani’s hopes, but it wasn’t enough. It is Juric’s first win of the season.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99 a month!The hosts started fast, coming close to taking the lead
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Monaco 2-1 Lens: Filipe Luís side go top of Ligue 1 as Lens’ Yannick Cahuzac era begins with defeat

  18-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Monaco 2-1 Lens: Filipe Luís side go top of Ligue 1 as Lens’ Yannick Cahuzac era begins with defeatLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 5, 18/09/26AS Monaco continued their unbeaten start to the season and returned to the top of the Ligue 1 table thanks to a slender win over RC Lens, who begin life under their new manager, Yannick Cahuzac, with a defeat (2-1).The MatchMonaco had to find the back of the net three times to score their first goal. Matthis Abline tucked past
  
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• Aston Villa Tracking £17m Midfielder Amid Arsenal Interest: Could The Club Benefit From His Profile?

  18-09-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Tracking £17m Midfielder Amid Arsenal Interest: Could The Club Benefit From His Profile?Aston Villa have joined Arsenal and Brighton in tracking a 17-year-old midfielder Luca Weinhandl at Sturm Graz, with a reported £17m fee.The report, cited by BBC, claims the three Premier League clubs are monitoring Luca Weinhandl, who has broken into Sturm Graz’s setup. The midfielder stands 1.90 metres tall and came through the club’s academy before reaching first-team fo
  
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• Serie A | Monza 2-1 Sassuolo: Varela double to enjoy first win

  18-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Monza 2-1 Sassuolo: Varela double to enjoy first winMonza celebrated their first Serie A victory of the season thanks to a Gustavo Varela brace, as Sassuolo stumbled despite the late Vasilije Adzic free kick.Ivan Juric was feeling the pressure after just one point from four rounds, missing Patrick Ciurria, Jan Ziolkowski and Matteo Pessina, but recovering Ricardo Mangas from an ankle knock and giving Noel Tornqvist his debut on loan from Como. The Neroverdi had seven points from the la
  
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• Late double helps Man City overcome Liverpool

  18-09-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women's Super LeagueManchester City 4 - 2 Liverpool FTLauren Hemp gave City an early lead with her first goal of the season [Getty Images]Defending Women's Super League champions Manchester City maintained their 100% start to the season as they came from behind to claim a thrilling win against Liverpool.Two late goals settled the outcome as Reds defender Grace Fisk put through her own net in the 90th minute, before Lauren Hemp raced clear in added time to calmly finish for her second strike on F
  
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• Sensational right-back confirms he's ready to join Liverpool

  18-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sensational right-back confirms he's ready to join LiverpoolAn exciting right-back has just confirmed with his brilliant performance that he's ready to join Liverpool. Since Trent Alexander-Arnold left the club the Reds have had a real issue with the right side of their defensive department.Alexander-Arnold was so good for so many decades, Liverpool never really had to worry about the position. If anything, his brilliance only forced out very talented players - like Neco Williams for example - w
  
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• Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip

  18-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.Liverpool watched £51.5m-rated Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit when AZ Alkmaar faced Sunderland in the Europa League this week - with Chelsea, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa also among the clubs keeping tabs on the 20-year-old. (Teamtalk)Manchester United are monitoring the performances of 24-year-old E
  
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• Leeds United Outcast On Why He Wanted To Leave The Club: Were The Whites Right To Let Him Leave?

  18-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Outcast On Why He Wanted To Leave The Club: Were The Whites Right To Let Him Leave?Wilfried Gnonto has explained why he pushed to leave Leeds United for Fiorentina during the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old Italian winger told La Nazione, as relayed by Sport Witness, that he did everything possible to complete the move after hearing about the Serie A club’s interest. He described his final season in England as frustrating and said returning to Italy could help his nati
  
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• Newcastle United vs Hull City: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  18-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United vs Hull City: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionNewcastle vs Hull City: Key Battles, Tactics and Prediction for St James’ ParkNewcastle United are back at St James’ Park with a point to prove. A 4-1 defeat at Leeds United has a way of stripping away the noise and exposing what is actually there. Matthias Jaissle saw a side that lost duels, lost control and, for long spells, lost any right to compete. The response matters now.Hull City arrive with no
  
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• Gabby Thomas, Sha'Carri Richardson lead winners at Athlos London meet

  18-09-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olympic gold medalists Gabby Thomas and Sha'Carri Richardson won sprints at the season-ending Athlos women's track and field meet in London on Friday night.Thomas, the Olympic 200m champion, clocked 22.13 seconds to win over fellow American Kayla White."I'm really excited to get back home and get married," said Thomas, who is engaged to Spencer McManes.Richardson, the 2023 World champion and 2024 Olympic silver medalist in the 100m, won that event in 10.80 seconds (with a wind reading of zero, a
  
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• Vanoli: ‘I’m in love with De Bruyne, Allegri is a winner’

  18-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vanoli: ‘I’m in love with De Bruyne, Allegri is a winner’Coach Paolo Vanoli is ‘in love with Kevin De Bruyne’ and warns Fiorentina that ‘preventative marking is essential’ when dealing with Max Allegri’s Napoli.It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST).The coach had already revitalised the Viola last season, steering them from rock bottom to Serie A safety, and has been recalled to try it again after Fabio G
  
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• 📹 Bayern cruise as Kane makes Bundesliga history, Olise hat-trick

  18-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Bayern cruise as Kane makes Bundesliga history, Olise hat-trickThis Friday (18), at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich steamrolled Union Berlin 7-0 in the opening match of the fourth round of the 2026/27 Bundesliga.The Bavarians’ goals were scored by Jamal Musiala, Ismael Saibari, Harry Kane (twice), and Michael Olise (three times).With their second straight win in the league, Bayern moved up to 10 points and jumped to the top of the table.Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund, both with
  
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• With Olise on fire, Bayern blow Union Berlin away!

  18-09-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Olise on fire, Bayern blow Union Berlin away!Olise and Kane put on a show!On Friday night, Bayern Munich treated themselves to a real festival away at Union Berlin (0-7) on Matchday 4 of the Bundesliga.The match got underway with a superb goal from Jamal Musiala (18th) before Harry Kane and Michael Olise stole the spotlight.The England striker first bagged a record 100th Bundesliga goal (39th), then Michael Olise unleashed an absolutely sublime strike into Union’s top corner (43rd).Af
  
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• Newcastle United Join £12m Race For Leicester Teen: Would They Benefit From An Early Deal?

  18-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Join £12m Race For Leicester Teen: Would They Benefit From An Early Deal?Newcastle United have joined the competition for Leicester City’s 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page, according to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey. The English youth international attracted serious attention after producing two assists in Leicester’s 4–3 away win against Stockport County.Newcastle sent representatives to watch Page during that match. However, they weren’t alone.
  
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• WSL: Man City score two late goals in 4-2 win v Liverpool - reaction

  18-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FT: Man City 4-2 LiverpoolHemp with early goal to give City lead Bergstrom equalises in 19th minute for Liverpool, Endemann scores second for RedsShaw levels for Man City after Keating error, Fisk own goal makes it 3-2 and Hemp make its 4-2Liverpool unbeaten in first two games Mead starts for Man CityWSL: Man City score two late goals in 4-2 win v Liverpool - reaction
  
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