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• Serie A had zero penalties or VAR reviews for first 31 games

  12-09-2026 23:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A had zero penalties or VAR reviews for first 31 gamesIt took until the 32nd match of the Serie A season for the first penalty to be awarded, using the first VAR On-Field Review, and the 34th match before a spot-kick was converted.The AIA (Italian Referees Association) had warned everyone it was going into the 2026/27 campaign laying down new guidelines after years of criticism that there were too many stoppages, too many weak penalties and red cards.MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 22: Referee
  
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• 'We have to settle for the point and move on' - Mousinho

  19-09-2026 19:32 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  John Mousinho's Portsmouth side face rivals Southampton when they return from the international break [Shutterstock]Portsmouth head coach John Mousinho says his side should have taken all three points in their 2-2 draw with Blackburn Rovers.Pompey had led early on but trailed 2-1 after giving away a soft goal at Fratton Park.But Colby Bishop's goal ensured a share of the points ahead of the international break."Ultimately we're really frustrated in there that we haven't won the game," he told BB
  
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• Analysis: A tale of two halves

  19-09-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Matthias Jaissle had made it clear to his players that they needed to take losing a duel personally following their meek performance against Leeds United. That message got through to his side on Saturday - in the first half, at least.It was rather telling that Lewis Miley won the ball back high up the field in the build-up to Willock's opener, while Lewis Hall also dispossessed a blue shirt before doubling his side's lead just a few minutes later.No wonder Jaissle was applauding su
  
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• Analysis: O'Neil can be encouraged at team's display

  19-09-2026 19:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich scored last-minute goals in their wins over Sunderland and Crystal Palace and their fans would have had hopes of more late drama when seven minutes were added on at Hill Dickinson Stadium.Town had sent on Zian Flemming, who scored their winner against Palace, but the 10 men could not score, with Flemming wasting a good chance in injury time when he fired over the top.Centre-half Issa Diop almost snatched a point right at the end, only for his effort to be charged down by a
  
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• Mowbray frustrated by 'patchy' Blackburn Rovers

  19-09-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tony Mowbray's side have won two and lost three of their eight league games this season [Shutterstock]Blackburn Rovers head coach Tony Mowbray says he is frustrated by the "patchy" form of his side. Rovers drew 2-2 at Portsmouth, but fought back from a goal down to lead 2-1 before being pegged back in the second half.The draw leaves Rovers 16th in the Championship with nine points from eight games."A bit of frustration around it really, we got ourselves in front and we should have been able to s
  
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• High-flying Swansea suffer Key injury blow

  19-09-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Josh Key has scored five goals in 119 appearances since joining Swansea in 2023 [Huw Evans Picture Agency]High-flying Swansea City have suffered an injury blow with defender Josh Key facing a significant lay-off.Key was absent as Swansea climbed back to the top of the Championship table courtesy of a hard-fought 2-1 win at Lincoln City on Saturday.The 26-year-old, the one out-and-out right-back in Vitor Matos' squad, came off at half-time during last weekend's win over Burnley and is now expecte
  
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• Analysis: Moyes' Toffees moving in right direction

  19-09-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Manager David Moyes will be delighted at the start his Everton side have made to the campaign.The Toffees won none of their final seven games as they finished 13th last season and missed out on the European qualification that at one stage had been within their grasp.Everton also suffered a tough end to the transfer window, with key attacking midfielder Iliman Ndiaye going to Manchester City in a £65m deal and striker Beto, their top scorer last season, leaving for Fiorentina
  
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• Juventus goalkeeper Grabara suffers torn ACL

  19-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus goalkeeper Grabara suffers torn ACLKamil Grabara has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, Juventus have confirmed, just days after an impressive debut for the club.According to a medical bulletin published by the Bianconeri, the goalkeeper sustained a twisting injury to the joint during Tuesday afternoon’s training session and underwent diagnostic tests at the J Medical centre.Those examinations revealed the ACL damage and Juventus say Grabara will undergo or
  
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• Parkinson on Spygate video after 'amazing' Saints win

  19-09-2026 19:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Parkinson is in his sixth season in charge of Wrexham [PA Media]Phil Parkinson says he is proud of the way Wrexham conducted themselves as a club during Southampton's Spygate scandal last season.The Red Dragons ended the 2025-26 campaign in seventh place but held hopes of being included in the play-offs after the Saints were expelled from the final by the English Football League (EFL).Ahead of the league meeting between the sides, Wrexham's co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac took a light-h
  
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• 'Professional' Torquay ease to 6-1 FA Cup victory

  19-09-2026 19:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sonny-Blu Lo-Everton (right) scored a hat-trick as Torquay eased to victory [Shutterstock]Torquay United manager Jimmy Ball praised the "professional" way in which his side beat AFC Stoneham 6-1 in the FA Cup.The Gulls were always in control of their second qualifying round tie against a sidethat plays two divisions below them in Isthmian League South Central.Callum Morton gave the Gulls a sixth-minute lead before Beaumont-Clark's long-range effort made it 2-0 after 36 minutes.Stoneham struck ba
  
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• Everyone's finally caught up to Liverpool's biggest problem: Except Liverpool

  19-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everyone's finally caught up to Liverpool's biggest problem: Except LiverpoolLiverpool have a massive problem on their hands and people are finally noticing. Except Liverpool, however.Liverpool spent an awful lot of money in the summer once again. Only this time, they didn't sell over £200m worth of players to fund it all - it was a massive outlay, bringing in Bradley Barcola, Victor Munoz, Ronald Araujo on loan and locking down some youth players for 2027, too.And yet, the team doesn't ap
  
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• Everton 1-0 Ipswich: What O'Neil said

  19-09-2026 19:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town manager Gary O'Neil speaking to BBC Sport: "I thought we were unfortunate to leave with nothing, we gave a lot and looked a threat. We conceded a very unfortunate goal. The main criticism of the performance is that we didn't show the cutting edge that we have in recent weeks."On Abdul Fatawu's sending off: "I've seen them given, I've seen them not given. It looks like he is anticipating contact - and there is contact. I can understand it being a yellow card. Where it is on the pitch
  
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• Player Ratings as Brighton Punish Arteta’s Side in 3-0 Loss

  19-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Player Ratings as Brighton Punish Arteta’s Side in 3-0 LossArsenal Player Ratings vs Brighton: Havertz Struggles in Heavy 3-0 DefeatArsenal’s unbeaten start to the Premier League season ended in bruising fashion as Brighton swept Mikel Arteta’s side aside in a convincing 3-0 victory at the Amex Stadium.There was an unsettling quality to Arsenal’s performance from the opening exchanges. Brighton pressed with purpose, attacked loose possession and repeatedly found space as
  
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• Arteta pulls no punches after Arsenal shambles at Brighton

  19-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arteta pulls no punches after Arsenal shambles at BrightonMikel Arteta delivered a stark assessment after Arsenal’s nine-match Premier League winning run ended with a 3-0 defeat at Brighton.Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesArsenal delivered a disaster performance at Brighton, losing 3-0 at the Amex as their nine-match Premier League winning run came to an abrupt end at the Ammex.Two long-range goals, poor defending from a corner and a blunt attacking display combined to punish a side who ne
  
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• Analysis: Fearless Seagulls rewarded for attacking approach

  19-09-2026 19:03 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Brighton came into this match as the league's top scorers and did not disappoint with their attacking mindset.But they worked hard in possession and when battling for the ball to deny Arsenal the space in which they thrive.Diego Gomez on the wing did an excellent job of keeping Riccardo Calafiori quiet, while Charalampos Kostoulas caused problems for the Gunners backline throughout.The 19-year-old Greece international deserved his excellent goal, which was his third in successive g
  
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• Analysis: Wake-up call for below-par Gunners

  19-09-2026 18:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Arsenal's season had been going perfectly until this heavy loss - against a side who beat them by the same margin at Emirates Stadium in 2023.The Gunners had conceded just one goal in the league this term during their impressive winning streak, but the performance against the Seagulls was far from the standards Mikel Arteta has demanded from his side.Bruno Guimaraes was given his first league start, but the Brazilian failed to click with Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard in the middl
  
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• Suzuki proves worthy replacement for Martinez at Villa

  19-09-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  While Johan Manzambi and Nicolas Jackson both scored, another Aston Villa new boy, Zion Suzuki, deserved as much credit as anyone for their first Premier League win of the season at struggling Tottenham. The Japan goalkeeper made the move to Villa from Italian side Parma for a fee in the region of £30m in August. And his performance against Spurs suggests he is more than capable of filling the very big boots vacated by the departure of Argentina number one - and fan favourite - Emiliano Ma
  
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• O'Neill hits hat-trick as Larne overcome Carrick

  19-09-2026 18:58 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Irish PremiershipCarrick Rangers 2 - 5 Larne FTPaul O'Neill scored a hat-trick as Larne withstood a Carrick Rangers fightback to continue their unbeaten start to their Irish Premiership title defence with a 5-2 victory.O'Neill struck twice early on while Dan Bent's penalty had the champions three goals clear before Danny Gibson scored twice in first-half injury time to reduce the deficit.O'Neill completed his hat-trick in the second period as Carrick threatened a comeback.Bent then scored a seco
  
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• Roberto De Zerbi reaction - Spurs manager downbeat after damaging defeat to Aston Villa: "You are strong, or you lose"

  19-09-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roberto De Zerbi couldn't hide his main reaction of disappointment as Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday. De Zerbi stormed straight down the tunnel at the final whistle. Spurs have now lost three of their opening five games of the season and they have just two points on the board heading into the long international break. Tottenham Hotspur have now won just five home league games in their last 36. Over $430 million was spent this summer on new players for De Zerbi to h
  
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• Mikel Arteta reaction: What did Arsenal boss say after Brighton bully Gunners in shock defeat?

  19-09-2026 18:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal's perfect start to the Premier League season came to a screeching halt on Saturday, as the Gunners were battered and bullied by Brighton in a 3-0 defeat down on the south coast.BRIGHTON 3-0 ARSENAL — Updates, highlights from Saturday’s gameBelow is the latest Mikel Arteta reaction, speaking after a humbling defeat just before the upcoming international break. Long-range strikes from Pascal Gross and Charamalmpos Kostoulas made it 2-0 in the first half, and 21-year-old summer
  
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• Everton 1-0 Ipswich: What Moyes and Pickford said

  19-09-2026 18:53 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton manager David Moyes speaking to BBC Sport: "Hard to assess, we had good moments and not-so-good moments. We had good chances which we didn't take but Ipswich have done well and it was never going to be easy. Really pleased to get the three points."It's always a relief when you win but also when you're playing against 10 men it puts you under a bit more pressure. If we get the second goal it changes the game but Ipswich clung on and it allowed them to put us under pressure late in the gam
  
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• Report: Tottenham Hotspur favourites to sign 19-year-old defender

  19-09-2026 18:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Tottenham Hotspur favourites to sign 19-year-old defenderTottenham Lead Arthur Dias Race as £26m Valuation Shapes Transfer BattleTottenham Hotspur are emerging as the club to watch in the pursuit of Arthur Dias, with the Athletico Paranaense defender gathering serious attention across Europe ahead of a potential January move. According to TeamTalk, Spurs are currently the most active suitors for the Brazilian teenager, whose profile has accelerated sharply in recent months.The 19-y
  
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• Truro City stay in FA Cup after late equaliser

  19-09-2026 18:49 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tom Harrison was mobbed by his Truro teammates after his last-ditch equaliser [Shutterstock]Truro City manager John Askey says his aside has to show more composure in the box after their dramatic 1-1 FA Cup draw at Merthyr Town. The Tinners needed a Tom Harrison goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to force a replay in Truro on Tuesday. The Tinners created a host of chances but could not convert them in their second qualifying round tie at their National League North opponents.
  
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• From near oblivion to Europe - Brighton celebrate 125th anniversary in style

  19-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton's players paid for tickets, a T-shirt and scarf for the fans who went to their Uefa Conference League play-off with Tromso in August [Getty Images]Brighton's 125th anniversary celebrations could not have gone much better.Decked out in specially-made commemorative kit, Fabian Hurzeler's side produced a performance befitting the occasion.A home game against Arsenal had the potential to put a dampener on the festivities but instead Brighton marmalised the defending Premier League champions
  
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• Declan Rice avoids red card for wild kick on Brighton’s Malick Yalcouye in Arsenal defeat

  19-09-2026 18:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Declan Rice avoided a red card for kicking out at Brighton’s Malick Yalcouye in the final seconds of his team’s heavy 3-0 defeat in the Premier League. The England midfielder lashed out after being closed down by Yalcouye, swiping at his opponent’s legs after he had passed the ball towards the wing. Yalcouye fell to the turf and appealed towards referee Darren England, who saw the incident and gave Rice a yellow card. Rice received a yellow card for the kick (Reuters)But Rice c
  
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• Newcastle 2-1 Hull: What Jaissle said

  19-09-2026 18:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We showed an incredible reaction after the defeat at Leeds. The first half was excellent, we could have killed the game with a third goal for sure. We were totally dominant and then in the second half you saw the legs were getting tired towards the end - but we were also missing nine players today. I am really proud and I want to show them respect for what they did at the end of the game when it was tough. To defend their own
  
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• Three things we learnt from Bundesliga Matchday 4 – Things get worse for Gladbach, Mitchell Weiser’s comeback story, and Hamburg are on the board

  19-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Three things we learnt from Bundesliga Matchday 4 – Things get worse for Gladbach, Mitchell Weiser’s comeback story, and Hamburg are on the boardBayern Munich began the final Bundesliga matchday before the international break with a 7-0 thrashing of Union Berlin, with Harry Kane and Michael Olise both staking their claims for the Ballon d’Or. Saturday afternoon in the Bundesliga saw eight teams in action, with crisis team Borussia Mönchengladbach hosting Mainz, Eintracht F
  
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• Millwall and West Ham arrest update after 400 police officers deployed to heated London derby

  19-09-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A total of six arrests were made after 400 police officers were sent to patrol a heated London derby between Millwall and West Ham on Saturday.The Met Police threw a “ring of steel” at The Den on Saturday,to ensure there was no repeat of the violence which has marred this fixture in previous seasons.The force said the match took place “without significant disruption” across south east London, adding a total of six arrests were made as of 4pm on Saturday.Offences included
  
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• Hibernian 1-1 Aberdeen: What the manager said

  19-09-2026 18:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [SNS]Hibernian interim head coach John Potter: "The feeling at the end was we definitely deserved a point. You get greedy and think we were pushing for a second and we did get into a few good areas and had a few efforts on goal. But we know Aberdeen are always a threat going the other way."But at Hibs we need to win games at home, it's straightforward, but we'll take the draw but there's a bit of disappointment we couldn't get three."From a football point of view we need to get back winning game
  
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• Palladino ‘didn’t expect perfect match’ after Bologna draw with Torino

  19-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Palladino ‘didn’t expect perfect match’ after Bologna draw with TorinoRaffaele Palladino’s first game in charge of Bologna ended in a 1-1 draw with Torino at the Dall’Ara, and the coach was realistic about what three days of work could produce.Federico Bernardeschi’s goal was cancelled out by Kulenovic, and Palladino focused on the response rather than the result, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb.BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 19: Raffaele Palladino Head Coac
  
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