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• Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn

  12-09-2026 22:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Spurs head coach Roberto de Zerbi was involved in a heated discussion with substitute Mathys Tel at the end of the goalless draw at home to Everton. [Getty Images]The banner held aloft by a Tottenham Hotspur supporter before kick-off was not so much a plea for action as a cry for help."Please Score A Goal" was the message brandished in the direction of the Spurs players as they came out against Everton in search of their first in the Premier League this season.After another goalless 45 minutes,
  
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• Did O'Neill get team selection wrong in Old Firm defeat?

  13-09-2026 19:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  When Sebastian Tounekti's name appeared on the Celtic teamsheet for Sunday's Premier Sports Cup quarter-final, the collective groan from supporters could have drowned out the 50,000 strong Ibrox crowd.With Yang Hyun-jun away on international duty, Tounekti made just his second start of the season in Wednesday's 1-0 win over St Johnstone, with former Hoops goalkeeper Pat Bonner describing his first-half performance in Perth as "awful". The Tunisia winger lost possession 23 times against Simo Vala
  
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• PLAYER RATINGS | Le Mans 2-2 Lens: Les Lensois fight back to deny Le Mans first win

  13-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PLAYER RATINGS | Le Mans 2-2 Lens: Les Lensois fight back to deny Le Mans first winLigue 1 McDonald’s, Round 4, 13/09/2026RC Lens fought back to clinch a draw away to Le Mans FC (2-2), denying the newly promoted side a first win in the top flight since 2010.The MatchDespite snatching a last-gasp winner in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday, RC Lens have looked off the pace these last few weeks. The summer appointment, Dino Toppmöller, has seen his side lose their last two Ligue 1 g
  
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• ‘A big job to do, but I like the challenge’ – Olid on Manchester United’s tough start

  13-09-2026 19:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  ‘A big job to do, but I like the challenge’ – Olid on Manchester United’s tough startManchester United head coach Eva Olid says that there’s a big job ahead as her side look to recover from back-to-back defeats at the start of the new season.The Red Devils lost 2-1 at London City Lionesses last weekend before going down 5-0 to Chelsea on home soil this afternoon.The Chelsea game was the first home fixture for new Manchester United boss Olid and she provided her refl
  
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• Why was Erling Haaland’s goal against Manchester United allowed to stand?

  13-09-2026 19:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Erling Haaland opened the scoring for Manchester City in the derby against Manchester United after a long VAR check. Haaland was initially ruled to be offside when he tucked in Josko Gvardiol’s deflected cross from the left wing to put City 1-0 up. However, to much confusion, the striker was then ruled to be onside following a lengthy check from the VAR Matt Donohue. Erling Haaland has put Manchester City ahead in the derby after a VAR check⚽️ pic.twitter.com/V0DCwryhFy—
  
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• WSL: Champions Man City make one change for Aston Villa trip

  13-09-2026 19:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Champions Man City won first game of season against BirminghamAston Villa grabbed plucky draw at Chelsea on opening weekendEarlier today, Arsenal held by Crystal Palace at Emirates StadiumChelsea thrash Man Utd while Liverpool and Tottenham drawAre Olid's Man Utd in trouble? WSL: Champions Man City make one change for Aston Villa trip
  
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• From best to worst: The case for Burnley's defence

  13-09-2026 19:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Nicky Hayen has yet to taste victory as Burnley boss and their winless streak in the league is now 19 games, dating back to February [Getty Images]509 days is a long time in football.On 21 April, 2025, Burnley enjoyed one of the finest hours in their storied history - a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Turf Moor secured promotion back to the Premier League with two games to spare at the end of a record-breaking Championship campaign.Fast-forward to Saturday and the Clarets went down 3-1 at Swans
  
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• Liverpool can now sign their next Florian Wirtz

  13-09-2026 19:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool can now sign their next Florian Wirtz has been a bit of a flop for Liverpool. The midfielder was brought in for £116 million last summer with many people believing that his creativeness would be the key to Liverpool's next generation of players.And, since they moved Trent Alexander-Arnold on, they clearly needed someone of Wirtz's calibre to take the reins.However, even though he did manage to get fair few goals and assists last term, fans expected a lot more from the German than
  
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• 😮 Fairytale rolls on! Elversberg stun Bayern with a wonder goal

  13-09-2026 19:04 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  😮 Fairytale rolls on! Elversberg stun Bayern with a wonder goalIs that even possible?! SV Elversberg were just on course for a promising point against the untouchable record champions from Munich - and that as a newly promoted side!
  Instead of being hit by a flood of goals over the 90 minutes against Bayern, Elversberg once again impressed for long stretches this afternoon with their typically lively and courageous display at home. Lennart Karl did give Munich the lead after 26 minu
  
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• Valencia sack manager Carlos Corberan and chief executive after disastrous start

  13-09-2026 19:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valencia dismissed manager Carlos Corberan and chief executive officer Ron Gourlay on Sunday following a winless start to the current campaign.Gourlay and Corberan had come under growing pressure from supporters in recent weeks as a result of the team's poor form. Valencia have picked up a single point from their opening five matches this season, leaving them bottom of LaLiga.Corberan took charge in December 2024, steering the club away from relegation to a 12th-place finish.Although Valencia fi
  
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• Liverpool star wants ‘more energy’ from his teammates

  13-09-2026 18:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star wants ‘more energy’ from his teammatesAlisson Becker Lays Bare Liverpool Problems After Fulham Draw at AnfieldLiverpool drew 0-0 with Fulham at Anfield and there was no attempt afterwards to dress it up as something acceptable. Alisson Becker said what needed saying. The performance was poor, the energy levels dipped, the pressing failed and the point did little to satisfy anyone inside the ground.That matters, because sterile home draws are where momentum starts to wo
  
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• Premier League: Haaland opens scoring for 10-man City at Man Utd after VAR overrule

  13-09-2026 18:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Haaland scores opener after VAR overrule Foden receives straight red card for kick out at FernandesDid Foden deserve red card?Fixed v fluid: The opposing approaches of the two Manchester sidesWatch: 'Maresca is perfect for Man City' - Dias Premier League: Haaland opens scoring for 10-man City at Man Utd after VAR overrule
  
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• Premier League: Haaland opener ruled out for offside for 10-man Man City at Man Utd

  13-09-2026 18:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Man Utd have just one win from three Premier League matchesFoden receives straight red card for kick out at FernandesDid Foden deserve red card?Fixed v fluid: The opposing approaches of the two Manchester sidesWatch: 'Maresca is perfect for Man City' - Dias Premier League: Haaland opener ruled out for offside for 10-man Man City at Man Utd
  
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• Sheff Utd deserved better against Wolves - Wilder

  13-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder believes his side's performance in the 1-0 defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers was worthy of a share of the points.Raul Jimenez scored in the 90th minute at Bramall Lane to secure victory for Wolves.The manner of Jimenez's winner frustrated Wilder - it was a defensive lapse which proved costly."We are working with a group of players who are receptive to our game plan and committed to it, which is priceless to me," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield."The fans will
  
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• Monaco’s Anis Soubeir to undergo three weeks’ rehab following ankle injury

  13-09-2026 18:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Monaco’s Anis Soubeir to undergo three weeks’ rehab following ankle injuryAS Monaco midfielder Anis Soubeir (19) is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks following an injury sustained in a challenge with Ismaël Doukouré (26) during the match against RC Strasbourg-Alsace, according to reports in L’Équipe.After picking up the injury and being replaced by Matthis Abline (23) in the 22nd minute of Saturday’s clash against the Alsatian side –
  
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• Pressure eases on Nuno as West Ham turn a corner

  13-09-2026 18:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [BBC Sport][Getty Images]West Ham's 6-0 win against Wrexham felt like a real turning point. But what has sparked this huge change?It is easy to criticise a head coach when results go against you, but credit where it is due: Nuno has done a fantastic job of managing the last four games.His approach is the first thing we need to discuss. A lot of the backlash from fans has surrounded the way we often sat back after taking the lead, which led to us dropping points. Recently, however, we have contin
  
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• 👀 Grêmio target three big names for Luís Castro role, says journalist

  13-09-2026 18:41 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 Grêmio target three big names for Luís Castro role, says journalistGrêmio have THREE big names in their sights to replace coach Luís Castro, who was fired this Sunday (13) after another defeat.The Tricolor’s wishlist includes Renato Gaúcho, Roger Machado, and Zubeldía. The information comes from journalist Eduardo Gabardo.Who is the ideal name? Leave your comment!All three are currently available on the market.Renato is an idol among Tricol
  
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• Yamal Gets 9, Raphinha With 8.5 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs Levante

  13-09-2026 18:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yamal Gets 9, Raphinha With 8.5 | Barcelona Players Rated In Dominant Win Vs LevanteBarcelona welcomed Levante at the Estadi Ciutat de València earlier today as they looked to secure a good result on the road in La Liga. The Catalan club made a bright start to the game and got their noses ahead in the fifth-minute when Xavi Espart found the back of the net. Lamine Yamal doubled his side’s advantage in the 19th minute as Hansi Flick’s men went into the half-time break with a 2-
  
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• Report Maldini licence confiscated after breathalyser test and car accident

  13-09-2026 18:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Maldini licence confiscated after breathalyser test and car accidentAccording to news agency ANSA, Cagliari forward Daniel Maldini failed a breathalyser test after his car accident, so his driving licence was confiscated.The Italy international had played and converted the winning penalty in last night’s 2-1 Serie A victory away to Atalanta in Bergamo.In the early hours of this morning, he was driving his Porsche Carrera in Milan when he was involved in an accident.Maldini unhurt af
  
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• Foden dismissed in derby - but did he deserve it?

  13-09-2026 18:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Foden is only the second City player to be sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby [Getty Images]The Manchester derby sparked controversy early on as Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes.After a fairly lacklustre start to the encounter, the Manchester City midfielder was sent down the tunnel after 23 minutes at Old Trafford.Foden, 26, becomes just the second City player to be sent off in a Premier League Manchester derby after Bernardo Corradi in Dece
  
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• Coventry 0-5 Brighton: What Hurzeler said

  13-09-2026 18:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler, speaking to Sky Sports: "Every win away is something special in the Premier League. The red card helps us. Coventry were always dangerous from set pieces. We kept a clean sheet, that is the most important so good overall performance. We didn't score in the first minutes but we kept it simple. It was much better today."On Bart Verbruggen's performance: "Big saves and we know that we have a great goalkeeper so really good to have him."On Lewis Dunk's goal: "We always
  
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• Two games, two defeats - are Olid's Man Utd in trouble?

  13-09-2026 18:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eva Olid joined Manchester United in the summer with a contract until 2028 and the option of an extra year [Getty Images]Two shots for, with only one on target. Twenty-five efforts faced and five goals conceded.Those numbers are enough to tell the story of Manchester United's humiliating 5-0 defeat by Chelsea in the Women's Super League (WSL) on Sunday.A week after opening their season with a 2-1 defeat by big-spending London City Lionesses, United were completely overrun in Leigh on an afternoo
  
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• Yamal 9.5, Raphinha 8.5 | Levante 2-4 Barcelona: Player Ratings

  13-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Yamal 9.5, Raphinha 8.5 | Levante 2-4 Barcelona: Player RatingsBarcelona faced a gruelling game against Levante last night in a fixture that has regularly challenged them in recent years.The Catalans opened the game with their signature possession dominance and chance creation and even stole a 2-0 lead relatively easily.Levante, however, began to make inroads soon after and pressed with equal energy. They created multiple chances, and the Blaugrana did well to hold on until half-time.An early pe
  
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• Report Inter watch Cagliari talent with scouts during 2-1 victory

  13-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report Inter watch Cagliari talent with scouts during 2-1 victoryIt’s reported that Inter sent scouts to watch Cagliari’s 2-1 win over Atalanta last night, specifically striker Paul Mendy and midfielder Alessandro Romano.The Sardinians have had a very impressive start to the season, winning three of the first four matches, including 2-1 at the New Balance Arena in Bergamo.That was sealed with goals from Mendy and Daniel Maldini, watched from the stands by a scout preparing a report f
  
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• Italian manager believes Lazio defender has the ability to play for Real Madrid – “He belongs there”

  13-09-2026 18:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Italian manager believes Lazio defender has the ability to play for Real Madrid – “He belongs there”Gennaro Gattuso has never been someone who has shied away from the limelight.Even as a manager, Gattuso, now at Lazio, has continued to make statement that often raises eyebrows.In one such instance, the Lazio manager has surprisingly claimed that one of his own players deserves to play for Real Madrid.Gattuso backs Tavares at Real MadridGattuso believes Tavares has the quality t
  
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• Man Utd protest against ownership before derby

  13-09-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United fans unfurl a banner inside Old Trafford [Getty Images]Thousands of Manchester United fans held protests inside and outside Old Trafford against the club's ownership before Sunday's derby with Manchester City.Huge numbers with flares protested outside the ground, heeding a call from the 1958 Group, before making their way through the Munich tunnel under the stadiun.Inside, The Red Army group of fans opted not to bring in their usual banners - instead display a single banner abo
  
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• Coventry 0-5 Brighton: What Lampard said

  13-09-2026 18:16 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Coventry manager Frank Lampard speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "It's a difficult scoreline and it's not easy at home. The first half was pretty good, we created some chances, better chances and we had them under a lot of pressure. Then a mistake to make it 2-0 and the red card makes it very difficult."We have to take responsibility. We did some good stuff, then the game became very, very difficult for us. We have to keep working. At [Manchester] City last week we created a few big chances and
  
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• Phil Foden sent off in Manchester derby for wild kick on Bruno Fernandes

  13-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Phil Foden was sent off in the 23rd minute of the Manchester derby after kicking out at Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The Stockport-born Foden became the first Manchester City player to be sent off in the derby since 2006 and left his team down to 10 men at Old Trafford. The incident came midway through an even first half of the Premier League clash. Man United v Man City LIVE: Premier League score and updatesFoden was challenged by Fernandes near the touchline and fell to the groun
  
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• Brighton thrash ten-man Coventry as Sky Blues remain pointless and goalless

  13-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton inflicted a severe 5-0 defeat on 10-man Coventry, handing the home side their fourth consecutive loss in the Premier League.Coventry remain the sole team in the division yet to register a single point this season, having failed to score a goal throughout this four-match losing streak.An entertaining first half saw both teams trade opportunities, producing 21 shots in total — the highest tally recorded in the opening 45 minutes of any Premier League fixture so far this campaign.How
  
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• 🚨 Breaking: major Brasileirão club confirms manager exit

  13-09-2026 18:13 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Breaking: major Brasileirão club confirms manager exitGrêmio announced the departure of head coach Luis Castro this Sunday (13), a day after the comeback home loss to Vasco.So, fans, did you like the decision? Who should take charge of the Tricolor now?In its statement, Grêmio also said that Felipão will take over on an interim basis and will lead the team against Botafogo on Wednesday (16).The loss to Vasco left Tricolor in 15th place in the Brasileirã
  
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