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• Torquay defender Thomas leaves for Slough Town

  18-09-2026 13:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jordan Thomas has not made a first-team appearance this season [Shutterstock]Torquay United defender Jordan Thomas has left the club to join fellow National League South club Slough Town.The 25-year-old originally joined the Gulls on loan from Yeovil Town in November 2024. He went on to make his move to Plainmoor permanent in the summer of 2025 and made a total of 67 appearances for Torquay, scoring once in a 4-1 win at Enfield Town in November 2024.He most recently played for the Gulls in the 2
  
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• ‘They would not let Manchester United lose’: Fulham boss decries refereeing decisions after Premier League stalemate

  20-09-2026 20:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has suggested that Manchester United received favourable treatment in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage because of the VAR controversy over Erling Haaland’s winner in the Manchester derby.Fulham went ahead in the 63rd minute after Lisandro Martinez turned into his own net, though United rescued a point late on as Matheus Cunha’s effort deflected past Bernd Leno in the 89th minute. Both sides wasted chances in a game that was sluggish at times, th
  
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• Gary Neville lambasts Manchester United’s display against Fulham as an ‘absolute disgrace’

  20-09-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Gary Neville criticised Manchester United’s performance during their 1-1 draw with Fulham calling it and ‘absolute disgrace’Matheus Cunha rescued a point for the Red Devils with a deflected strike in the 89th minute after a Lisandro Martinez own goal had sent the Cottagers into the lead. United took 29 shots throughout the game but were unable to capitalise in the final third and the scrutiny will now increase on manager Michael Carrick after a week of poor performances has see
  
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• Analysis: Hosts winless but showing signs of growth

  20-09-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Following three consecutive losses to start the season, Fulham might not have been thrilled to see a trip to Anfield and the visit of Manchester United as their next fixtures.But they could yet prove two of the most important games of Alvaro Arbeloa's reign.Two points gained, a feeling that with a little more luck they could have won either, and more than enough in the performances to see what the Spaniard wants from his side.As at Liverpool last weekend, there was some eye-catchin
  
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• Analysis: Late goal eases pressure on Carrick

  20-09-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]It is too early in the season for Michael Carrick's position to be under serious threat.But after back-to-back home defeats and, crucially, the manner of them - losing a Manchester derby having played 10 men for the majority and surrendering a two-goal lead to exit the Carabao Cup - a third league loss in five would have invited plenty of unwanted scrutiny on the Englishman.With a three-week international break to come, there will be no escaping a certain amount of criticism and it
  
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• Amorim: ‘People are not stupid and I think they can handle the truth’

  20-09-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Amorim: ‘People are not stupid and I think they can handle the truth’Ruben Amorim admits his speaking style as Milan coach can cause problems, including changes tonight against Lecce. ‘People are not stupid and I think they can handle the truth.’It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.There is already growing pressure on the Rossoneri after a run o
  
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• Fulham 1-1 Man Utd: What Arbeloa said

  20-09-2026 20:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I'm upset because we were so close, very unlucky with the goal we conceded. It is what it is, we need to keep working and improving. We knew this month would be difficult against top teams. I think we are in a good way."Both goalkeepers did good saves, many chances for both teams, two strange goals. Obviously we are upset to concede at the end."Calvin [Bassey] is one of the best at the back in the Premier League, he plays at a high
  
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• Michael Carrick: Manchester United 'should've won' at Fulham — What are best, worst scenarios for Man Utd?

  20-09-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick's reaction after Manchester United's latest setback may well be composed of bewilderment alone, as the Red Devils drew 1-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage on a strange goal for each team.Carrick implored people not to get carried way with what he called "the first chapter" of our season and disagreed with a reporter branding his side as "passive" early in the second half.The Red Devils trailed until the 89th minute thanks to an unfortunate own goal from Lisandro Martinez, but found a
  
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• 📋 Corinthians line-up to move clear of bottom four; Flu chase top four

  20-09-2026 20:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📋 Corinthians line-up to move clear of bottom four; Flu chase top fourCorinthians and Fluminense face off at Neo Química Arena this Sunday (20) at 4 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for round 28 of the 2026 Brasileirão.
  The Rio Tricolor sit in fifth place with 45 points and want to get back to winning ways to break into the top four.Timão, meanwhile, who have not won in five rounds, are languishing in 14th place with 32 points and need a win to move away
  
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• Real Madrid captain suffers injury blow after controversial Atletico Madrid derby tackle

  20-09-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid captain suffers injury blow after controversial Atletico Madrid derby tackleReal Madrid’s derby defeat to Atletico Madrid came under controversial circumstances, with refereeing decisions taking centre stage.Los Blancos lost 2-1 to Atletico Madrid after being reduced to 10 men in the second half, with Dean Huijsen receiving a red card.Their derby defeat to Los Colchoneros has brought another significant setback, with Fede Valverde expected to spend the next few weeks on the sid
  
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• 🚨 Valencia v Real Sociedad XIs: Valencia switch system, Kubo on bench

  20-09-2026 20:07 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 Valencia v Real Sociedad XIs: Valencia switch system, Kubo on benchValencia and Real Sociedad face off in La Liga.Los ché come into this after winning at Mendizorroza, while La Real are coming off defeats to Atlético de Madrid and Bournemouth.
  Here is how both teams line up for the match...VALENCIA XIREAL SOCIEDAD XIThis article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
  
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• Who is Arsenal’s fastest player?

  20-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Who is Arsenal’s fastest player?The figures also produced one particularly surprising name near the top of Arsenal’s match-day speed rankings at the Amex.Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty ImagesAgainst Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday, Arsenal’s lack of blistering pace was evident.Without Gabriel Martinelli to call upon, they had no obvious escape route over the top from Brighton’s relentless press.Out of curiosity, I looked at the running stats from the game, and the list
  
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• Liverpool eye move for 'excellent' sensation, Man United also want him

  20-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool eye move for 'excellent' sensation, Man United also want himLiverpool still have a lot of areas among their ranks that could do with an upgrade or two. Last term, the Reds massively underperformed which led to them finishing fifth in the Premier League table.This lack of form then resulted in Arne Slot being relieved of his duties.Most people expected the Dutchman to stay in charge of the Reds after he wasn't sacked earlier in the season but, to the surprise of many, Fenway Sports Grou
  
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• Juventus supporters interrupt minute’s silence for Inter legend Mazzola

  20-09-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus supporters interrupt minute’s silence for Inter legend MazzolaA minute’s silence for the legendary Sandro Mazzola ahead of the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta was interrupted by a small section of Bianconeri supporters, who turned their backs to the pitch and sang chants for a collection of Juve legends.Juventus supporters interrupt minute’s silence for MazzolaMinute’s silences are being held ahead of all Serie A matches this weekend following the dea
  
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• 🚨 OM-PSG: Le Classique line-ups are in!

  20-09-2026 19:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 OM-PSG: Le Classique line-ups are in!It’s time for the L1 showdown!This Sunday evening, OM host PSG as part of the fifth Ligue 1 matchday.On paper, this Classique looks more one-sided than it has in a long time, despite Paris’ sluggish start to the season.Coming off four straight defeats and with a limited squad, OM head into this match with a starting XI virtually unchanged from their last league outing. The only surprise is Angel Gomes on the bench, with Neal Maupay prefe
  
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• Serie A | Juventus 2-0 Atalanta: Old Lady revitalised, but third Dea defeat

  20-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Juventus 2-0 Atalanta: Old Lady revitalised, but third Dea defeatJuventus took their chances with Francisco Conceicao and Gleison Bremer, dooming Maurizio Sarri’s Atalanta to a third consecutive defeat.The Bianconeri got back on track with Thursday’s 5-0 Europa League victory over NEC, but scraped one point from the last two Serie A games, so the pressure was already on. Kamil Grabara added to the injury crisis with Kenan Yildiz, Manuel Locatelli, Khephren Thuram, Jeremie B
  
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• Real Madrid release official statement against refereeing after defeat to Atletico Madrid

  20-09-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid release official statement against refereeing after defeat to Atletico MadridEarlier today, Real Madrid succumbed to the second defeat of their season as they slipped up against Atletico Madrid at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.The two teams tussled hard in the opening half and ended it goalless, but the game followed a completely different trajectory after the break.Los Blancos were reduced to ten men after Dean Huijsen’s last-man foul, and Atletico Madrid capitalised on the sam
  
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• Michael Carrick reaction — Manchester United 'should've won the game' at Fulham, says calm is needed

  20-09-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Michael Carrick's reaction after Manchester United's latest setback may well be composed of bewilderment alone, as the Red Devils drew 1-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage on a strange goal for each team.Carrick implored people not to get carried way with what he called "the first chapter" of our season and disagreed with a reporter branding his side as "passive" early in the second half.The Red Devils trailed until the 89th minute thanks to an unfortunate own goal from Lisandro Martinez, but found a
  
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• Real Madrid's take on the match: dreadful refereeing decided derby

  20-09-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid's take on the match: dreadful refereeing decided derbyReal Madrid has sparked controversy after losing 2-1 to Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano. The club used the official match report on its website to issue a forceful complaint, explicitly headlining the game: “A dreadful refereeing performance decides the derby.”In the statement, the Madrid club directly attacked the decisions made by referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias and VAR official Trujillo Su&aac
  
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• Valverde 'expected to be sidelined' after controversial derby tackle 🤕

  20-09-2026 19:46 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Valverde 'expected to be sidelined' after controversial derby tackle 🤕 Real Madrid are making multiple headlines on Sunday following a defeat across town to rivals Atlético de Madrid. Jose Mourinho's side not only lost but also used the post-match press conference to air frustrations over the refereeing decisions.Los Blancos believe Atleti should have received two red cards for challenges on Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham. According to a new report from The Athlet
  
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• Cunha Gets 8, Lammens With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs Fulham

  20-09-2026 19:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cunha Gets 8, Lammens With 7.5 | Manchester United Players Rated In Hard-Fought Draw Vs FulhamManchester United locked horns with Fulham at Craven Cottage earlier thie evening as they hoped to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a quick start to the game but were held to a scoreless draw at the half-time break.Lisandro Martinez scored an unfortunate own goal in the 63rd minute, but Matheus Cunha rescued a point for the Mancunian giants in the 89th minute.
  
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• Matheus Cunha rescues Manchester United but their major issue remains clear

  20-09-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United avert a crisis, but can’t really avoid criticism. Michael Carrick got lucky against Fulham, and consequently got away with one. For now.A game that had looked like it was edging towards a first Alvaro Arbeloa win, courtesy of Lisandro Martinez’s bizarre own goal, instead saw another wicked deflection divert it to a 1-1 draw.Neither club is completely unhappy, but this could have been a lot worse for both.An exuberant Fulham at least climb off the bottom of the table
  
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• Last-minute Cunha goal saves Man Utd from another defeat - who rated highest at Fulham?

  20-09-2026 19:44 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester United's Marcus Rashford tries to beat Fulham pair Timothy Castagne and Josh King at Craven Cottage [Getty Images]Matheus Cunha's deflected last-minute equaliser spared Manchester United more misery after Lisandro Martinez's own goal had threatened to give Fulham victory at Craven Cottage.Here's how I rated the players and you can see how you scored them below.What do BBC Sport's player ratings mean?Cunha rescues point for Man Utd at FulhamFulhamBernd Leno: On his toes to make an earl
  
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• 'You can't gift goals like that' - Morrison

  20-09-2026 19:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Bromwich Albion boss James Morrison summed up the defining moment of the 2026 Black Country derby by admitting: "You can't gift goals like that."But he then threw a protective arm round the shoulder of the culprit, defender Nat Phillips, whose poor backpass let in Wolves frontman Fer Lopez for the game's only goal.."He owned up to his mistake," said Morrison. "But Nat's been immense over the last couple of weeks."We had loads of time. There was a gap to play the ball forwards and we turned
  
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• 🇪🇸 Official: Iván Fresneda replaces injured Pedro Porro for Spain

  20-09-2026 19:36 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🇪🇸 Official: Iván Fresneda replaces injured Pedro Porro for SpainIván Fresneda has been called up by Luis de la Fuente to play in the Nations League and replace Pedro Porro at right-back.Pedro Porro suffered muscle discomfort in his last match with Tottenham, which prevented him from joining the national team squad. The injury to the Extremaduran full-back forced the Spanish national team to reshape its plans on the right flank.To cover his absence, Luis de la Fuent
  
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• Alex Scott says Liverpool had an even better player than David Beckham

  20-09-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alex Scott says Liverpool had an even better player than David BeckhamOver the years, Liverpool have had a lot of world-class players. Recently, they've , Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz all being signed by the club.However, in the past, they've also had some impressive talent grace L4 such as Luis Suarez, Philippe Coutinho and Sadio Mane.And, throughout all those years, they've also been seen as one of the world's biggest clubs.But, at the moment, things just aren't going well.Andoni Iraola is
  
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• 3 things we learned Fulham vs Manchester United as Red Devils get away with one

  20-09-2026 19:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  LONDON — Manchester United fought back to salvage a 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday, but the pressure continues to build on Michael Carrick despite rescuing a late point to stop the rot after a horrible week. A comical own goal put Fulham ahead in the second half and Alvaro Arbeloa's side deserved to win as they took the game to a lackluster United throughout. But Matheus Cunha's deflected effort in the 89th minute grabbed a point for United. As Carrick breathed a tiny
  
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• Valakari praises selfless Saints after late leveller

  20-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Simo Valakari revealed how unselfish St Johnstone players set Enes Alic up to be their free-kick hero in the 1-1 draw with Falkirk.The Bosnian left-back scored his first goal for the club in the sixth minute of stoppage time from a 25-yard set-piece.That sent Saints heading into the international break in sixth place and high spirits following their late escape.The Perth side played with 10 men after the 54th minute dismissal of Cheick Diabate.And they trailed to an Ethan Ross goal on the hour b
  
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• Serie A official line-ups: Milan vs. Lecce

  20-09-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A official line-ups: Milan vs. LecceChristian Pulisic gets his first start of the season, as Milan bring back Luka Modric with Goncalo Ramos and Alexis Saelemaekers, hosting unpredictable Lecce.It kicks off at San Siro at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s five Serie A games on the Liveblog.MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 20: General view outside the stadium before the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Stadio G
  
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• Cliftonville win Women's Premiership title as Glens falter

  20-09-2026 19:29 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cliftonville Ladies have claimed a third Women's Premiership title after Glentoran fell to a 3-2 defeat against Linfield on Sunday.The loss at the Blanchflower Stadium left the Glens unable to catch the Reds, who sit eight points ahead with just two games left to play.The Reds have been imperious in the league, winning 14 of their 15 games, with their sole defeat coming against Lisburn Rangers in July.They have scored 68 goals and conceded just 11 to reclaim the league title they won in 2022 and
  
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