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• Tottenham v Aston Villa: Key stats and talking points

  18-09-2026 21:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham and Aston Villa have scored just one league goal between them so far, with both clubs making poor starts to the season. BBC Sport takes a look at the key themes before the game on Saturday (12:30 BST).Spurs search for sparkIn the wake of their Carabao Cup exit to Liverpool, Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi said his side have to find "La Scintilla" (the spark) to kick-start their season and finally score some goals.This is the first time in the club's 144-year history that they have fail
  
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• Serie A | Monza 2-1 Sassuolo: Varela double to enjoy first win

  18-09-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Monza 2-1 Sassuolo: Varela double to enjoy first winMonza celebrated their first Serie A victory of the season thanks to a Gustavo Varela brace, as Sassuolo stumbled despite the late Vasilije Adzic free kick.Ivan Juric was feeling the pressure after just one point from four rounds, missing Patrick Ciurria, Jan Ziolkowski and Matteo Pessina, but recovering Ricardo Mangas from an ankle knock and giving Noel Tornqvist his debut on loan from Como. The Neroverdi had seven points from the la
  
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• Late double helps Man City overcome Liverpool

  18-09-2026 22:38 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Women's Super LeagueManchester City 4 - 2 Liverpool FTLauren Hemp gave City an early lead with her first goal of the season [Getty Images]Defending Women's Super League champions Manchester City maintained their 100% start to the season as they came from behind to claim a thrilling win against Liverpool.Two late goals settled the outcome as Reds defender Grace Fisk put through her own net in the 90th minute, before Lauren Hemp raced clear in added time to calmly finish for her second strike on F
  
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• Sensational right-back confirms he's ready to join Liverpool

  18-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sensational right-back confirms he's ready to join LiverpoolAn exciting right-back has just confirmed with his brilliant performance that he's ready to join Liverpool. Since Trent Alexander-Arnold left the club the Reds have had a real issue with the right side of their defensive department.Alexander-Arnold was so good for so many decades, Liverpool never really had to worry about the position. If anything, his brilliance only forced out very talented players - like Neco Williams for example - w
  
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• Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip

  18-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.Liverpool watched £51.5m-rated Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit when AZ Alkmaar faced Sunderland in the Europa League this week - with Chelsea, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa also among the clubs keeping tabs on the 20-year-old. (Teamtalk)Manchester United are monitoring the performances of 24-year-old E
  
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• Leeds United Outcast On Why He Wanted To Leave The Club: Were The Whites Right To Let Him Leave?

  18-09-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Outcast On Why He Wanted To Leave The Club: Were The Whites Right To Let Him Leave?Wilfried Gnonto has explained why he pushed to leave Leeds United for Fiorentina during the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old Italian winger told La Nazione, as relayed by Sport Witness, that he did everything possible to complete the move after hearing about the Serie A club’s interest. He described his final season in England as frustrating and said returning to Italy could help his nati
  
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• Newcastle United vs Hull City: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  18-09-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United vs Hull City: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionNewcastle vs Hull City: Key Battles, Tactics and Prediction for St James’ ParkNewcastle United are back at St James’ Park with a point to prove. A 4-1 defeat at Leeds United has a way of stripping away the noise and exposing what is actually there. Matthias Jaissle saw a side that lost duels, lost control and, for long spells, lost any right to compete. The response matters now.Hull City arrive with no
  
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• Gabby Thomas, Sha'Carri Richardson lead winners at Athlos London meet

  18-09-2026 22:27 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Olympic gold medalists Gabby Thomas and Sha'Carri Richardson won sprints at the season-ending Athlos women's track and field meet in London on Friday night.Thomas, the Olympic 200m champion, clocked 22.13 seconds to win over fellow American Kayla White."I'm really excited to get back home and get married," said Thomas, who is engaged to Spencer McManes.Richardson, the 2023 World champion and 2024 Olympic silver medalist in the 100m, won that event in 10.80 seconds (with a wind reading of zero, a
  
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• Vanoli: ‘I’m in love with De Bruyne, Allegri is a winner’

  18-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Vanoli: ‘I’m in love with De Bruyne, Allegri is a winner’Coach Paolo Vanoli is ‘in love with Kevin De Bruyne’ and warns Fiorentina that ‘preventative marking is essential’ when dealing with Max Allegri’s Napoli.It kicks off at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday at 11.30 UK time (12.30 CEST).The coach had already revitalised the Viola last season, steering them from rock bottom to Serie A safety, and has been recalled to try it again after Fabio G
  
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• 📹 Bayern cruise as Kane makes Bundesliga history, Olise hat-trick

  18-09-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  📹 Bayern cruise as Kane makes Bundesliga history, Olise hat-trickThis Friday (18), at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich steamrolled Union Berlin 7-0 in the opening match of the fourth round of the 2026/27 Bundesliga.The Bavarians’ goals were scored by Jamal Musiala, Ismael Saibari, Harry Kane (twice), and Michael Olise (three times).With their second straight win in the league, Bayern moved up to 10 points and jumped to the top of the table.Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund, both with
  
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• With Olise on fire, Bayern blow Union Berlin away!

  18-09-2026 22:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  With Olise on fire, Bayern blow Union Berlin away!Olise and Kane put on a show!On Friday night, Bayern Munich treated themselves to a real festival away at Union Berlin (0-7) on Matchday 4 of the Bundesliga.The match got underway with a superb goal from Jamal Musiala (18th) before Harry Kane and Michael Olise stole the spotlight.The England striker first bagged a record 100th Bundesliga goal (39th), then Michael Olise unleashed an absolutely sublime strike into Union’s top corner (43rd).Af
  
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• Newcastle United Join £12m Race For Leicester Teen: Would They Benefit From An Early Deal?

  18-09-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Newcastle United Join £12m Race For Leicester Teen: Would They Benefit From An Early Deal?Newcastle United have joined the competition for Leicester City’s 18-year-old midfielder Louis Page, according to TEAMtalk’s Graeme Bailey. The English youth international attracted serious attention after producing two assists in Leicester’s 4–3 away win against Stockport County.Newcastle sent representatives to watch Page during that match. However, they weren’t alone.
  
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• WSL: Man City score two late goals in 4-2 win v Liverpool - reaction

  18-09-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  FT: Man City 4-2 LiverpoolHemp with early goal to give City lead Bergstrom equalises in 19th minute for Liverpool, Endemann scores second for RedsShaw levels for Man City after Keating error, Fisk own goal makes it 3-2 and Hemp make its 4-2Liverpool unbeaten in first two games Mead starts for Man CityWSL: Man City score two late goals in 4-2 win v Liverpool - reaction
  
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• Dumfries And Bellingham To Start | 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico Madrid

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dumfries And Bellingham To Start | 4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Atletico MadridReal Madrid will lock horns with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano this Sunday as they look to secure a win in the Madrid derby. Los Blancos earned a narrow 3-2 win away at Elche recently, so they would be keen on keeping their good form going in the league.Jose Mourinho will set his men up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make some tweaks to his starting XI for this clash. Denzel Dumfries
  
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• Deal agreed, Liverpool sign their new Philippe Coutinho

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Deal agreed, Liverpool sign their new Philippe CoutinhoLiverpool have agreed a deal and have secured their new Philippe Coutinho in the process. What a wonderful footballer the Brazilian was. Sure, Coutinho left the Reds on sour terms. But looking back with hindsight no one can begrudge his decision, and the money the Reds recouped from his sale helped to buy Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker.All in all, you'd say that was a pretty good deal for everyone involved - perhaps except for Barcelona.
  
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• Cesc Fabregas backs Chelsea loanee Robert Sanchez to shine at Como

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cesc Fabregas backs Chelsea loanee Robert Sanchez to shine at ComoSerie A side Como signed Robert Sanchez from Chelsea late in the summer after the Spaniard had a much-maligned spell with the London side. He has now been backed to make a mark at the lakeside club.After an error-strewn start to the Premier League season, Sanchez made his first start for Como against Parma at the weekend.Manager Cesc Fabregas was asked about the arrival from Chelsea and he feels glad he can now rotate in the keepe
  
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• Bonucci: ‘Guardiola and Manchester City courted me for many weeks’

  18-09-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bonucci: ‘Guardiola and Manchester City courted me for many weeks’Leonardo Bonucci admits he was ‘tempted’ by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, who ‘courted me for many weeks,’ but couldn’t bring himself to leave Juventus.The defender retired in 2024 and is now part of Roberto Mancini’s Italy coaching staff, preparing for the Nations League matches against Belgium, Turkiye and France.His career path was almost very different, as Guardiola never di
  
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• Lammens, Maguire And Martinez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs Fulham

  18-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lammens, Maguire And Martinez To Start | 4-2-3-1 Manchester United Predicted Lineup Vs FulhamManchester United will face off against Fulham at Craven Cottage this Sunday as they look to secure maximum points on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils suffered a poor 3-2 loss at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be eager to bounce back with a positive result this weekend.Michael Carrick will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expecte
  
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• Andoni Iraola provides positive Liverpool injury update ahead of Bournemouth clash

  18-09-2026 21:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Andoni Iraola provides positive Liverpool injury update ahead of Bournemouth clashAndoni Iraola Confirms Liverpool Injury News Ahead of AFC Bournemouth ClashLiverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has delivered a positive injury update ahead of Sunday’s Premier League trip to AFC Bournemouth, a fixture carrying considerably more personal significance than most at this early stage of his Anfield tenure.Iraola returns to the Vitality Stadium for the first time since leaving Bournemouth following
  
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• Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal transfer plans for Real Madrid star

  18-09-2026 21:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Fabrizio Romano confirms Arsenal transfer plans for Real Madrid starReal Madrid are unlikely to do much business – if any at all – during the winter transfer window, although this has not stopped speculation regarding a number of players. Possible incomings and exits have been reported upon, and one of those under the limelight is Rodrygo.It’s been six months since Rodrygo suffered an ACL injury, and he is still working his way back from it. He’s due to return before the
  
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• From Serie C to Italian national team: Charting the rise of Mo Ali Zona

  18-09-2026 21:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  From Serie C to Italian national team: Charting the rise of Mo Ali ZonaItaly have announced their squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures and it has brought about a host of new faces. Some of them have been unexpected and others are raising eyebrows. One such case is that of Nurnberg’s Mo Ali Zona.The 22-year-old striker has had a rather electrifying journey in the game already.Born to an Ivorian mother and a father who hails from Burkina Faso, Ali Zona came through the AlbinoL
  
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• Liverpool star given final chance to prove himself to Andoni Iraola

  18-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Liverpool star given final chance to prove himself to Andoni IraolaFor nearly a decade there has been one position on the pitch which has never been a major concern for Liverpool supporters. Alisson Becker has been hands down one of the best in the world since his arrival at Anfield in 2018.The Brazilian has faced several injury setbacks during his time in Merseyside, but when he has been fit there has been very little for Reds to worry about between the sticks.Nothing lasts forever though, and
  
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• Alisson, Van Dijk and Isak To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs Bournemouth

  18-09-2026 21:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Alisson, Van Dijk and Isak To Start | 4-2-3-1 Liverpool Predicted Lineup Vs BournemouthLiverpool will face off against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium this Sunday as they look to secure a good result on the road in the Premier League. The Reds managed to secure an impressive 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup recently, so they would be eager to keep their good form going this weekend.Andoni Iraola will set his players up in a 4-2-3-1 formation and is expected to make a lot of chan
  
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• Brighton vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score Prediction

  18-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Brighton vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Latest Team News and Score PredictionBrighton vs Arsenal Preview: South Coast Test for Premier League LeadersArsenal head to Brighton on 19 September with a clean league record and the look of a side that know exactly what they are. Four games in, they have taken every point available. No fuss, not much noise, just results. Brighton, meanwhile, are coming off a 5-0 demolition of Coventry City and will fancy having a go at them on the south coast.This is Matchw
  
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• Belgium call six Serie A players for Nations League against Italy

  18-09-2026 21:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Belgium call six Serie A players for Nations League against ItalyNew coach Mark van Bommel has named his Belgium squad for the Nations League, including against Italy, with six Serie A players.The Red Devils are in Nations League Group A along with Italy, France and Turkiye.They open their campaign and make the debut under coach Van Bommel away to Italy on September 25, followed by hosting France on September 28.SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Charles De Ketelaere #17 of Belgium applauds fa
  
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• 👕 Check out this week's big kit launch round-up

  18-09-2026 21:21 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👕 Check out this week's big kit launch round-upFriday (18) has arrived and, as has already become tradition, it’s time for the big roundup of shirt releases from the past week.With the European season already underway, the new items were the alternate kits.Check out the pieces below and comment on which one is the best-looking!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ChelseaThe Blues from London unveiled, in partnership with Nike, their new third kit for the
  
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• Will Farke Make Any Changes? | 4-3-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal Palace

  18-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Farke Make Any Changes? | 4-3-3 Leeds United Predicted Lineup Vs Crystal PalaceLeeds United will welcome Crystal Palace at Elland Road this Sunday as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites earned a dominant 4-1 win over Newcastle United in the Premier League recently, so they will be eager to keep their good form going in the league.Daniel Farke will opt for the 4-3-3 formation and is expected to keep changes to a minimum for this game. Hence, Dominic Ca
  
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• Kylian Mbappe responds to Lamine Yamal’s huge Ballon d’Or claim

  18-09-2026 21:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe responds to Lamine Yamal’s huge Ballon d’Or claimKylian Mbappe is one of the leading candidates to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, which will be awarded by France Football during next month’s ceremony. The Real Madrid man fancies his chances of taking the honour, although he faces stiff competition from the likes of Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal.Recently, the latter made it clear that he sees the Ballon d’Or race as a straight battle between himself and Mbappe
  
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• Harry Kane makes history with 100th Bundesliga goal 🏅

  18-09-2026 21:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Harry Kane makes history with 100th Bundesliga goal 🏅Harry Kane's 100th Bundesliga goal was always set to be a moment for history.The England international stood just one strike away racking up a century for Bayern Munich heading into their latest encounter with Union Berlin on Friday night.
  It took Kane just 39 minutes to rack up his milestone moment with a trademark penalty which etched his name into the record books after three years in Germany.The 33-year-old is now the fastest playe
  
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• 🚨 100 goals in the Bundesliga! Kane smashes a crazy record 🤯🔥

  18-09-2026 21:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨 100 goals in the Bundesliga! Kane smashes a crazy record 🤯🔥Just a few weeks before the Ballon d'Or.This Friday, Bayern Munich travel to Union Berlin for the fourth matchday of the Bundesliga season.While Jamal Musiala opened the scoring with a superb strike, it did not take long for Harry Kane to get his name on the scoresheet as well.
  By converting a penalty in the 39th minute, the England striker scored his 100th Bundesliga goal in just... 98 matches.Sir Harry therefo
  
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