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• Report: Liverpool must adapt sooner rather than later

  13-09-2026 12:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Liverpool must adapt sooner rather than laterLiverpool’s Anfield Draws Put Early Focus on Andoni Iraola, Fixture Fatigue and Attacking BalanceLiverpool have taken six points from their opening four Premier League matches, they remain unbeaten, and yet the mood around Anfield has already sharpened. A goalless draw with Fulham followed another home stalemate, meaning two league games at Anfield have brought two draws, and that is enough to invite scrutiny around Andoni Iraola’s
  
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• Blackburn's Afolayan says club needs fans' backing

  14-09-2026 18:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers striker Dapo Afolayan says the club needs the fans' backing after he scored twice in the 3-1 Championship victory over Millwall.The former St Pauli striker's double, either side of half-time, was watched by controversial co-owner Balaji Rao.It was the first time a member of the Venky's ownership group had attended a game at Ewood Park since 2018.His attendance sparked chants against the club's ownership inside the ground by home supporters during the game."I'm not going to sit h
  
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• Too reliant on Fernandes?

  14-09-2026 18:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Bruno Fernandes won the PFA and Football Writers' Player of the Year awards last season for an outstanding campaign when he scored nine goals and claimed a Premier League record 22 assists.So far this season, he has scored three times and has one assist. The goals record is good, but the assists are not. More importantly, his overall impact seems to have dipped.Some observers felt he looked tired against Manchester City, which only heightened questions around his involvement agains
  
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• Wimbledon boss Jackson hails on-loan keeper Bursik

  14-09-2026 18:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson said goalkeeper Josef Bursik "answered all the questions" posed of him in the 1-0 win over Doncaster.Bursik, 26, arrived on loan from Portsmouth on transfer deadline day and has kept clean sheets in his first two matches for the Dons."They [Doncaster] are probably wondering how they haven't scored a goal," Jackson told BBC Radio London."The reason they haven't scored is because we put our bodies on the line, we made blocks when we needed to, our goalkeeper's ma
  
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• Does derby semi add 'more spice' or simply 'nice for fans'?

  14-09-2026 18:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  David Gray and Wouter Vrancken's reaction to Hibernian and Heart of Midlothian being drawn together in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final could hardly be more contrasting. For Gray, a veteran of Edinburgh derbies as a player and head coach, not forgetting his winning goal for Hibs in the 2016 Scottish Cup final against Rangers, it is "a brilliant opportunity" and one that has "a bit more spice to it" because of the opposition.For Vrancken, who joined Hearts from his hometown club of Sint-Truiden
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for 19-year-old defender

  14-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in move for 19-year-old defenderTottenham Join Arthur Dias Transfer Race as Brazil Call-Up Elevates Defensive ProspectTottenham Hotspur are among the clubs closely watching Arthur Dias, the 19-year-old Athletico Paranaense defender whose rapid rise has now been recognised on the international stage. According to TeamTalk, Spurs have tracked the left-footed centre-back for some time, and his latest step forward, a senior Brazil call-up, has only intensified at
  
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• Gasperini on Roma forced changes and Malen realisation

  14-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gasperini on Roma forced changes and Malen realisationGian Piero Gasperini explains his Roma changes for the trip to Torino and looks back fondly on the Donyell Malen debut here. ‘I realised we’d picked a great player!’It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Como-Parma and Inter-Udinese on the Liveblog.LECCE, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Head coach of AS Roma Gian Piero
  
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• Lampard 'gone by end of October' or 'nothing to worry about'? - fans on league start

  14-09-2026 18:18 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC][Getty Images]We asked for your views on Coventry's difficult start to the season and whether Frank Lampard's team is being written off too soon.Here are some of your comments:Ian: The concerning thing is the impact of the tough fixtures on confidence, exacerbated by recruitment not focusing on players with any Premier League experience. While over a season the fixtures will even out, the harm done by playing the current top four in the league so soon cannot be underestimated.Alan: If we we
  
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• De Zerbi on team fitness, Richarlison and Carabao Cup ambition

  14-09-2026 18:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham boss Robert de Zerbi has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Carabao Cup third-round tie against Liverpool at Anfield (kick-off 20:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:Midfielder Sandro Tonali will miss the game after he "felt a knock", while Pedro Porro remains unavailable. However, fellow defender Destiny Udogie is fit.De Zerbi said "the situation is the same" regarding Richarlison, who was left out of the 25-man Premier League squad and will not be availab
  
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• Real Madrid youngster’s agent shuts down January exit rumours: ‘Everything being said is completely false’

  14-09-2026 18:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid youngster’s agent shuts down January exit rumours: ‘Everything being said is completely false’Endrick’s future at Real Madrid has been the subject of growing speculation, with questions continuing to surround the Brazilian forward’s role at the Santiago Bernabeu.After all, the 20-year-old centre-forward finds himself behind Kylian Mbappe and summer signing Carlos Espi in the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.While he can also play on the right flank, the
  
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• O'Neil promises to 'give it our best go' in cup competitions

  14-09-2026 18:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich Town boss Gary O'Neil is looking for his players to "use the energy of Portman Road under the lights" when they come face-to-face with Premier League champions Arsenal in the Carabao Cup third round.The Tractor Boys have taken two wins and six points from their first four games back in the Premier League, with O'Neil praising the "fantastic character" in his squad after their 3-2 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.He is now looking for his side to go toe-to-toe with Mikel
  
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• Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with Barcelona

  14-09-2026 18:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mbappé brace sends Real Madrid level with BarcelonaReal Madrid closed out matchday five of La Liga with a 4-1 win over Rayo Vallecano at the Santiago Bernabéu, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice against Rayo goalkeeper Emil Audero. The victory moved Real Madrid level on points with Barcelona at the top of the standings.How Los Blancos Ran Away With ItMbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 14th minute after Florian Lejeune fouled Alvaro Carreras in the ar
  
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• 🚨Awaiting confirmation: Argentina to play 3 friendlies at home

  14-09-2026 17:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Awaiting confirmation: Argentina to play 3 friendlies at homeThe Argentina National Team officially confirmed the staging of three friendly matches on home soil in the coming weeks. The 'Albiceleste' will reunite with its fans in a run of international fixtures that will help fine-tune tactical details ahead of its next official commitments.Start of the tour in CórdobaThe first match for the Albiceleste squad will take place next September 30 in the province of Córdoba, wh
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool can wrap up £47m signing

  14-09-2026 17:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Liverpool can wrap up £47m signingRonald Araujo buy option hands Liverpool a major transfer opportunityLiverpool have been given a very clear decision point on Ronald Araujo, with confirmation that the Reds hold a buy option worth €55m, £47m, for the Barcelona defender currently on loan at Anfield. Credit to Fabrizio Romano for Caught Offside, who clarified the position after an earlier update suggested no such clause existed.The correction matters, and
  
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• VAR for Manchester derby dropped from Premier League duty after Erling Haaland goal controversy

  14-09-2026 17:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The video assistant referee who made an "error of judgement" by awarding a Manchester City goal during Sunday’s derby at Old Trafford has been dropped from the Premier League refereeing line-up this weekend.Matt Donohue, alongside assistant Blake Antrobus, gave the goal after a VAR review despite Enzo Fernandez appearing to interfere with play from an offside position in the build-up to Erling Haaland’s strike.Referees’ body Pro Ref acknowledged it was a mistake for Donohue not
  
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• Real Madrid ready to battle Liverpool and Bayern Munich for €50 million-rated Austrian star

  14-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid ready to battle Liverpool and Bayern Munich for €50 million-rated Austrian starIt is no secret that Real Madrid have identified midfield as a weak spot, even as the club boast some of gifted attackers in the world.While the midfield is no slouch, Real Madrid have struggled to find a proper replacement for Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.As such, the club continue to keep an eye on the market for new targets, one of which is Paul Wanner.Real Madrid join Paul Wanner pursuitAccording to
  
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• Barcelona superstar matches Lionel Messi with remarkable early-season record

  14-09-2026 17:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona superstar matches Lionel Messi with remarkable early-season recordFC Barcelona rising superstar Lamine Yamal is continuing to produce extraordinary numbers at the start of the new season. The teenage forward has already recorded seven goals and two assists in his first six competitive appearances for the Blaugrana during the 2026/27 season.Lamine equals MessiLamine’s La Liga figures are even more striking. Indeed, he has scored six goals in the opening five league matches, with a
  
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• 🚨 Official: Philippe Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos!

  14-09-2026 17:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Official: Philippe Coutinho joins Neymar at Santos!Watch out for nutmegs!It had been in the works for several weeks, and it became official this Monday: Philippe Coutinho has signed for Santos!Neymar’s club has just confirmed the arrival of the former Liverpool, Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona playmaker.The Brazilian arrives from Vasco da Gama, his boyhood club, which he rejoined in 2024.At Santos, he will reunite with Neymar, his former Seleção teammate.Ironically,
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. Roma

  14-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Torino vs. RomaRoma give Nahuel Molina and Leonardo Balerdi their full debuts, with Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé and Donyell Malen, but Torino are short on strikers due to injury.It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Como-Parma and Inter-Udinese on the Liveblog.ISTANBUL, TURKEY – SEPTEMBER 10: Ismail Kartal, Head Coach of Fenerbahce, and Gian Pi
  
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• Leeds United Starting XI vs Newcastle: Confirmed Team News and Predicted Lineup

  14-09-2026 17:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Starting XI vs Newcastle: Confirmed Team News and Predicted LineupLeeds United Predicted XI vs Newcastle as Daniel Farke Plans ResetLeeds United need a response, simple as that. After the chaos of the 6-3 defeat at Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, attention turns back to the Premier League and a home game with Newcastle on Monday, 14 September. Daniel Farke rotated heavily in midweek, eight changes in all, and the result was a mess after a promising opening spell.For 50 minutes, Leeds we
  
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• ✅ 18.30 line-ups: calls on Dybala, Kean, Paz, Simeone and Soulé

  14-09-2026 17:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ✅ 18.30 line-ups: calls on Dybala, Kean, Paz, Simeone and SouléSerie A continues with the two 6:30 pm kick-offs before the grand finale with Inter taking the field against Udinese. At the same time, two potential Inter challengers are in action: Fabregas’ Como, coming off a splendid Champions League win, host Parma, while Gasperini’s Roma, with a perfect record, travel to Turin.Watch the entire Serie BKT live with LaB Channel on OneFootball: subscribe for just €9.99
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. Parma

  14-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Como vs. ParmaMoise Kean and Robert Sanchez get their first Como starts with Nico Paz and Martin Baturina, as they celebrate Champions League success by hosting troubled Parma.It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from this game, Torino-Roma and Inter-Udinese on the Liveblog.ITALY – SEPTEMBER 10: Cesc Fabregas, Manager of Como 1907, celebrates after the UEFA Champions League 20
  
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• Serie A Liveblog: Como vs. Parma, Torino vs. Roma, Inter vs. Udinese

  14-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A Liveblog: Como vs. Parma, Torino vs. Roma, Inter vs. UdineseThis page will update live with the latest relevant news, no need to refresh the page!Join us for all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s three Serie A games, as Roma hope to keep a perfect record going at Torino, Como host Parma, and Inter take on Udinese.We begin at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST) with two fixtures, as Roma want top spot with their trip to Torino, while Como fresh from Champions League success
  
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• Barcelona new signing ready to compete with Raphinha: ‘I want to score decisive goals’

  14-09-2026 17:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona new signing ready to compete with Raphinha: ‘I want to score decisive goals’One month into the new season, Barcelona are looking like the team to beat right now, having won six out of their six matches in all competitions. Raphinha has emerged as the undisputed star for the Blaugrana so far, racking up as many as eight goals and three assists in just six matches.The combination of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal has worked wonders for Barcelona this season. But it has also limite
  
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• Delap 'buzzing' and Cunha 'impressing'

  14-09-2026 17:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap, who scored his first goal since his £50m summer move to the club, has been speaking to BBC Radio Nottingham after helping the Reds secure their first victory at Aston Villa in 32 years.The 23-year-old's clinical finish - his first competitive goal since January - and Igor Jesus' 88th-minute winner also sealed Oliver Glasner's first win of the season as head coach."I'm buzzing," Delap said. "We showed last week and the week before that we
  
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• I'm not a hider, says Crawley boss Kazim-Richards

  14-09-2026 17:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crawley Town boss Colin Kazim-Richards says he has no problem with supporters booing his side off after their 3-1 home defeat by Cheltenham on Saturday.Kazim-Richards guided the Reds to League Two safety on the final day of last season but they have lost four of their first six matches this term, leaving them second from bottom.He signed 17 players during the summer transfer window, his first as Crawley boss, as part of a major rebuild of his squad."I think sometimes people don't take into consi
  
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• Premier League today: How to watch Leeds United v Newcastle United, TV channels & live stream Monday 14 September

  14-09-2026 17:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Matthias Jaissle’s Newcastle are unbeaten in the league so far this season. Photograph: Jacques Feeney/Offside/Getty ImagesLeeds United and Newcastle United have both enjoyed an unbeaten start to the Premier League season, hinting that Monday’s encounter could be highly competitive between two teams seemingly on an upward trajectory.After avoiding relegation last season, Leeds are looking to push themselves even higher up the table and have lost just one of their last 12 league games
  
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• Real Madrid could spend €120 million to sign a new midfielder in 2027

  14-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid could spend €120 million to sign a new midfielder in 2027Real Madrid showed their intent to return to the top of European football by spending a fortune on several players this summer.The biggest investment was Yan Diomande, who joined Real Madrid for a fee of around €140 million, making him the club’s most expensive transfer.Real Madrid are expected to spend a similar amount on a single individual next summer, but this time on a new midfielder.Real Madrid eyeing big
  
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• De Zerbi concerns Italy with Tonali update ahead of Liverpool vs. Tottenham

  14-09-2026 17:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  De Zerbi concerns Italy with Tonali update ahead of Liverpool vs. TottenhamRoberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Sandro Tonali will not be available to feature for Tottenham in their EFL Cup third-round tie against Liverpool on Wednesday, which comes as a slight concern for the Italy national team, whose squad for the upcoming international break is set to be announced later this week.Tonali ruled out of Liverpool vs. TottenhamTottenham are due to take on Liverpool at Anfield in the third round of
  
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• 💥Anger on both sides: tension grows between Mbappé and Dembélé

  14-09-2026 17:24 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  💥Anger on both sides: tension grows between Mbappé and DembéléThe relationship between Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé is going through a delicate moment. As reported by the newspaper L'Équipe, the French star’s recent remarks describing himself as “the chosen one” and comparing their career paths caused deep annoyance to the Paris Saint-Germain forward.Source of the annoyance and public responseMbappé had previo
  
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