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• Swans beat Cardiff as Wrexham win to start title defence

  06-09-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Swansea City last won the league in 2021-22[FAW]Swansea City 3-1 Cardiff CitySwansea started their season in style as they hammered rivals Cardiff at the ThermaGlaze Ground.The visitors started strongly and should have taken the lead when Gillian Keenan fired wide from close range.But Yzzy Taylor's side took the lead against the run of play when Chloe Chivers' free kick bounced in off the crossbar after 16 minutes.The hosts doubled their advantage just a minute later when Bluebirds defender Shan
  
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• Shaw-Rashford 'connection' positive - now Carrick must navigate tricky week

  07-09-2026 09:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Luke Shaw was one of Manchester United's better performers against Everton. The defender got forward with regularity and it was encouraging to see him provide the cross for Benjamin Sesko's late header."He was really good," said former United striker Wayne Rooney on Match of the Day."Defensively he was leading and he was good going forward as well. He looked more of a threat in his connection with Marcus [Rashford]."To that end, Michael Carrick will hope the "something" Rashford felt that led to
  
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• 'Gambling & guessing' - what is going on at Hibs?

  07-09-2026 09:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ten days ago, Hibernian were six minutes away from creating history and reaching the Conference League proper. David Gray, already lauded in Leith for his Scottish Cup heroics as a player, would have been glorified to an even greater extent.Never before has a Hibs side reached league phase - or group stage - football in Europe. They could almost touch it, and the riches which come with it.But then, there was a complete capitulation against Gent as they fell at the final hurdle for the second yea
  
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• Renee Slegers reacts to Arsenal’s win at Brighton

  07-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Renee Slegers reacts to Arsenal’s win at BrightonA debut goal from Lisa Baum proved decisive as Arsenal controlled long spells but still had to withstand Brighton pressure to secure all three points.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesRenee Slegers praised Arsenal Women after their win on the opening weekend of the FA WSL, after Lisa Baum marked her competitive debut with the goal that secured a 1-0 victory away to Brighton.Baum struck after nine minutes, carrying the ball forward from midfie
  
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• From emotional farewell to Champions League squad: Real Madrid summer signing lives a whirlwind week

  07-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From emotional farewell to Champions League squad: Real Madrid summer signing lives a whirlwind weekSergio Martinez has barely had time to process his move to Real Madrid, yet the midfielder could already find himself in the club’s Champions League squad for Tuesday’s meeting with Inter Milan.According to AS, the summer arrival from Racing Santander has experienced an extraordinary first week in Madrid. He said goodbye to his boyhood club, trained twice with the first team, trav
  
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• Barcelona star Eric Garcia set to wear protective mask after nasty Rodri collision

  07-09-2026 09:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona star Eric Garcia set to wear protective mask after nasty Rodri collisionEric Garcia is set to wear a protective mask in his next matches after suffering a blow to the nose during Barcelona’s 5-0 victory over Valencia at Mestalla.The Barcelona defender was forced off in the 28th minute after an accidental collision with new teammate Rodri during a corner. The midfielder’s head caught Garcia in the face, leaving the defender shaken and requiring an early substitution.It
  
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• 🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Ronaldo bends the rules, KB9 teaser on Instagram

  07-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐☕️FC Breakfast: Ronaldo bends the rules, KB9 teaser on InstagramRonaldo "cheats" in the middle of a matchWhen Cristiano Ronaldo tries to read Al-Ittihad's coach's instructions...A Ballon d'Or like no other 🏆Released from his contract and heavily linked with Olympique Lyonnais, Karim Benzema posted a rather cryptic video on Instagram...A mascot like no other 👺Atlético Mineiro's winged mascot was riding high on momentum...A different ritual 👹Reo
  
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• 'I didn't have reason to doubt myself' - Slater ready to 'concentrate on football'

  07-09-2026 09:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  After Hull City's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, Regan Slater thanked the club's owner and chairman Acun Ilicali for sticking to his word and ensuring he was offered a new contract."The chairman said he would reward us, and he has stuck to his word. Thank you, Mr Chairman," the 26-year-old told BBC Radio Humberside.Slater's new deal commits him to the club until the summer of 2029. The midfielder said he was "delighted" to stay and can now he "concentrate on the football" with the extension confi
  
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• How a goalkeeper's van trip ended with a new club

  07-09-2026 09:06 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Milo Beimers set off on a van journey around Europe to find a new club, the final destination was always unknown.Along with his dad Kevin and their converted transit van, the plan was to travel about 2,000 miles from Belfast to Spain, and eventually into Portugal. The 18-year-old former Glentoran goalkeeper had a number of trials lined up but no idea where the next step of his footballing career would be.After 30 days on the road, Beimers has signed for Viterbese, who play in a medieval cit
  
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• Generational forward is coming to Liverpool

  07-09-2026 09:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Generational forward is coming to LiverpoolAn exciting wonderkid is coming to Liverpool who is a generational forward. The summer of 2026 could go down as one of the most infamous transfer windows in Liverpool’s recent history. There is no doubt the players they brought in have the potential to become superstars.Victor Munoz has already shown glimpses of that potential, scoring brilliantly on his Anfield debut before winning a crucial penalty against Newcastle.Bradley Barcola, meanwhile, p
  
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• Rodri shows Barcelona exactly what they were missing in first start under Hansi Flick

  07-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rodri shows Barcelona exactly what they were missing in first start under Hansi FlickRodri’s first start for Barcelona under Hansi Flick offered an early glimpse of why the club made the midfielder one of the headline signings of their summer.The Spain international played 62 minutes in Barcelona’s 5-0 victory over Valencia, bringing control and composure to a side that otherwise thrives on playing at speed. His influence was not always spectacular, but it was precisely the kind
  
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• Odegaard back to his 'very best' for Arsenal

  07-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It is surely too early in the season to get carried away, and there are likely to be bigger tests ahead for Mikel Arteta's side.Against Chelsea, they had to find a different way to win after £117m signing Morgan Rogers fired the visitors into a second-minute lead at Emirates Stadium on Sunday."Our mentality is to keep fighting. We have shown that many times," said captain Martin Odegaard, who scored the 50th-minute winner after Kai Havertz had equalised before half-time."We never want to c
  
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• Mourinho could turn to versatile Real Madrid defender to fill midfield void against Inter Milan – report

  07-09-2026 09:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho could turn to versatile Real Madrid defender to fill midfield void against Inter Milan – reportJose Mourinho could turn to an unconventional solution when Real Madrid begin their Champions League campaign against Inter Milan, with Trent Alexander-Arnold being considered for a midfield role alongside Fede Valverde.According to Alberto Pereiro (h/t Madrid Zone), Mourinho is weighing up the idea of using the England international as part of a double pivot at the Santiago Bernabeu.&nb
  
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• Slegers praises debutants in victory at Brighton & Hove Albion

  07-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Slegers praises debutants in victory at Brighton & Hove AlbionArsenal head coach Renée Slegers praised her summer signings after The Gunners claimed a 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday afternoon.A 10th-minute goal for debutant Lisa Baum was enough for Arsenal to record an opening day win in the Barclays Women’s Super League.When speaking to the media after the match, Arsenal boss Slegers highlighted her learnings from the game.“The
  
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• Liverpool star is thriving despite competition from new signing

  07-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star is thriving despite competition from new signingCody Gakpo’s Liverpool Revival Under Andoni Iraola Could Be One of the Stories of the SeasonCody Gakpo has opened the new campaign looking like a footballer determined to reshape the conversation around his Liverpool career. After a difficult 2025/26 season, and amid serious transfer interest from Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, there was every chance the Dutch forward might drift further into uncertainty. Instead, the e
  
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• Arsenal boss Slegers praises debutants in victory at Brighton & Hove Albion

  07-09-2026 08:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arsenal boss Slegers praises debutants in victory at Brighton & Hove AlbionArsenal head coach Renée Slegers praised her summer signings after The Gunners claimed a 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Broadfield Stadium on Sunday afternoon.A 10th-minute goal for debutant Lisa Baum was enough for Arsenal to record an opening day win in the Barclays Women’s Super League.When speaking to the media after the match, Arsenal boss Slegers highlighted her learnings from the ga
  
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• Report: Chelsea keen to secure move for England star

  07-09-2026 08:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Chelsea keen to secure move for England starChelsea Weigh Early Alex Scott Agreement as Bournemouth Hold Firm on Midfield PriorityChelsea’s search for midfield reinforcement has led them back to a familiar name, with Alex Scott still viewed internally as the leading option for Xabi Alonso’s evolving squad. According to TEAMtalk, the Stamford Bridge club are now considering whether a deal can be shaped in advance, one that would secure the Bournemouth midfielder ahead of a mov
  
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• 'Scoring goals always lifts some weight off your shoulders' - Isak

  07-09-2026 08:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Liverpool striker Alexander Isak says scoring twice in Friday's win at Ipswich "lifts some weight" off his shoulders.Lats summer's £125m signing struggled with form and injuries during his first season with the Reds, but fired past Kjell Scherpen twice inside the opening nine minutes at Portman Road to take his tally to three in three at the start of this campaign."Winning our first game of the season was very important and I'm happy to be on the scoresheet twice," Isak said.
  
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• 'We stuck together' - Diop find positives in Ipswich reaction to early goals

  07-09-2026 08:42 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Ipswich defender Issa Diop says his side "stuck together" and "reacted well" after conceding two goals in the opening 10 minutes in Friday's 2-0 home defeat by Liverpool at Portman RoadAlexander Isak scored twice early on but Gary O'Neil's side did not fold and showed fight to work their way back into the game and create chances."It's even harder when it's again Liverpool and a top side like that," Diop told BBC Radio Suffolk."The good thing is the response after conceding the seco
  
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• Valencia coach admits Barcelona were ‘superior from start to finish’ after 5-0 rout

  07-09-2026 08:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valencia coach admits Barcelona were ‘superior from start to finish’ after 5-0 routCarlos Corberan’s position at Valencia is looking increasingly fragile after another heavy defeat, with Barcelona producing a ruthless 5-0 victory at Mestalla while the home supporters once again turned their frustration towards the club’s ownership.Valencia have taken just one point from their opening four league matches, and Corberan was left with little argument against a Barcelona side
  
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• Positives and negatives for Carrick

  07-09-2026 08:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]"It's not that bad, you know," was Manchester United boss Michael Carrick's assessment of his side's start to the season."We were that close to coming away with three points. That's football. There were little moments we can deal with a bit better, but we'll be fine."Carrick got support in his assessment from his old friend Wayne Rooney, who analysed the Everton game for BBC Sport."I thought it was good away performance," he said."Obviously, I'd be disappointed with the result, but
  
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• 🥐 Barça romp, Diomande case... 5️⃣ stories to start Monday

  07-09-2026 08:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🥐 Barça romp, Diomande case... 5️⃣ stories to start MondayFC Barcelona strengthened their grip on top spot after thrashing Valencia at Mestalla, while tension has taken over the Valencian club’s surroundings and Madrid are gearing up for their European debut.Barça rout Valencia at MestallaFC Barcelona showed their enormous superiority with a commanding 0-5 win over Valencia. The blaugrana display keeps the Catalan side at the top of the standings with a p
  
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• Why do Chelsea look short in midfield?

  07-09-2026 08:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]The primary issue is the absence of midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is out with an unspecified injury for an unknown period after breaking down just 11 minutes into a substitute appearance against Brighton last week.It has left Xabi Alonso in almost uncharted territory for a Chelsea boss. Aside from suspensions, Caicedo had missed only two matches during the previous three seasons, through a knock and illness.Asked about the Ecuador international, Alonso said: "It is about assessing
  
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• Liverpool finally have the phenomenal star they signed over 3 years ago

  07-09-2026 08:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool finally have the phenomenal star they signed over 3 years agoLiverpool are finally seeing the truly phenomenal star they signed over three years ago. And what a player he is.Liverpool endured a difficult season last term. Virtually nothing worked properly, from the defence to the midfield to the attack. Arne Slot just couldn't get a decent song out of this group and it led to a series of incredibly inconsistent displays that relied heavily on individual quality.Then a lot of that indiv
  
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• 🗞️ Monday’s front pages, Barça masterclass, crisis at Valencia...

  07-09-2026 08:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🗞️ Monday’s front pages, Barça masterclass, crisis at Valencia...This Monday’s sports press places FC Barcelona’s emphatic thrashing at Mestalla (0-5) at the center of attention, a commanding win that cements the Blaugrana as the sole leaders of LaLiga. In contrast to the Barça euphoria, Valencia suffer a heavy blow that has sparked deep concern in the capital of the Turia, while Real Madrid draws the spotlight ahead of the European kick-off.Bar&cce
  
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• Pedri, Gerard Martin react after Valencia 0-5 Barcelona: ‘Very comfortable playing with Rodri’

  07-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pedri, Gerard Martin react after Valencia 0-5 Barcelona: ‘Very comfortable playing with Rodri’Barcelona’s emphatic 5-0 victory at Mestalla sent a strong message in La Liga. Pedri was among the scorers yesterday, and the midfielder said in the post-match comments that the team’s mindset is not limited to domestic success.“We’re raring to go: we’re going for every title,” Pedri said.The size of the victory may have surprised some given Valencia&
  
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• Arda Guler suspension opens door for Real Madrid’s club-record signing to earn first start under Mourinho

  07-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Arda Guler suspension opens door for Real Madrid’s club-record signing to earn first start under MourinhoYan Diomande has spent more than a month at Real Madrid, but the club’s record signing is still waiting for his first start under Jose Mourinho.The 19-year-old winger has featured in all four league matches since his arrival, yet his involvement has been limited to just 83 minutes. In fact, he has not completed half an hour in a single game and has so far been restricted to s
  
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• 'Arsenal are a powerhouse'

  07-09-2026 08:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton said Arsenal are still ahead of the rest, despite their rivals spending hundreds of millions of pounds during the transfer window."They're such a powerhouse," said the former Chelsea, Blackburn and England forward."Chelsea are a good team, but Arsenal always find a way to win. Can you stop Arsenal? I don't think they [other Premier League teams] can."The Gunners have won their opening three games of a top-flight campaign while conceding fe
  
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• Iliman Ndiaye explains why he turned down Tottenham for Man City

  07-09-2026 08:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Iliman Ndiaye has explained why he turned down Tottenham to join Manchester City by saying his determination to play Champions League football counted against Spurs. The Senegalese winger completed a £60m move from Everton to City on deadline day but only after Tottenham were the first to bid for him. Spurs were discussing a £60m move for Ndiaye – with Richarlison returning to Everton for £35m in a separate deal – but as soon as City showed an interest, the former S
  
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• Ndiaye now at the top table of the game

  07-09-2026 08:14 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Iliman Ndiaye's first comment in the interview room after Saturday's win was a bit of an understatement. He told us it has "been a long journey to get to this point".Back in 2020, the Senegal winger was playing for Hyde United, on loan from Sheffield United.Yes, it was only six miles away from Etihad Stadium, but it was also way down in the sixth tier of English football.Six years on, Ndiaye is now at the top table of the game and it was a promising debut - including at least one b
  
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