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• Watkins' absence at Brighton a question for him - Emery

  23-08-2026 18:57 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Unai Emery's side were 4-0 down by half-time at Brighton - and that was how the score remained [Getty Images]Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says forward Ollie Watkins' absence in the 4-0 thrashing at Brighton is a "question for him".The 30-year-old was left out of the matchday squad for Villa's Premier League opener after Emery confirmed earlier in the week there had been offers from Saudi club Al-Hilal for the striker.Asked if it was his decision to leave Watkins out, Emery told Match of the Day:
  
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• PSG turned down Liverpool’s proposal to sign Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola in single transfer package

  24-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  PSG turned down Liverpool’s proposal to sign Ibrahim Mbaye and Bradley Barcola in single transfer packageLiverpool wanted to negotiate a single transfer package with PSG to sign Bradley Barcola (23) and Ibrahim Mbaye (18), but the back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners turned them down, according to L’Equipe. The Premier League giants have set their sights on Barcola, with an agreement expected to be reached for the final week of the transfer window, and also made enquiries for M
  
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• A Liverpool forward has been named as a Manchester City target but is it a move that is actually possible?

  24-08-2026 23:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  A Liverpool forward has been named as a Manchester City target but is it a move that is actually possible?Omar Marmoush is edging closer to completing a loan move from Manchester City to Tottenham. If Marmoush does leave City, they will need to replace the Egyptian international to provide cover for Erling Haaland and in an ideal world they’d sign a player who can offer more than simply being Erling Haaland’s backup. It has now been reported that City maintain an interest in signing
  
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• What Chelsea’s madcap win over Fulham proves about new era of Premier League - and their title chances

  24-08-2026 23:22 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa may know each other well but, even after a Chelsea win away to Fulham, the rest of us still don’t know much at all about their teams’ prospects for the season.On a chaotic opening weekend of the 2026-27 Premier League, this simply took the mayhem to a maximum. Joao Pedro immediately scored after 31 seconds and it never really let up. You could even throw into that Enzo Fernandez’s surprise introduction. He started his substitute appearance being b
  
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• Dybala: “I always wanted to stay at Roma.”

  24-08-2026 23:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala: “I always wanted to stay at Roma.”Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen put on a show at the Olimpico as Gasperini’s men returned to action. Roma defeated Fiorentina 4-0, with the Dutchman scoring a hat-trick and the Argentine providing three assists. The number 21 spoke to DAZN after the match. La Joya commented on handing the ball to number 14: “It was right. He scored three goals, and it was right.” The two are improving their chemistry and are ready to make the
  
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• West Ham United Eye €8m Exit For Misfiring Midfielder: Why Should They Accept The Offer?

  24-08-2026 23:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham United Eye €8m Exit For Misfiring Midfielder: Why Should They Accept The Offer?West Ham United are trying to get Edson Álvarez out of the door before the late-August transfer deadline, with Olympiacos offering €8 million for the Mexican midfielder and Real Sociedad proposing a loan.According to César Luis Merlo, no agreement has been completed. Álvarez is considering both options, although staying in elite European football is understood to be his priority
  
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• New Bradley Barcola offer is coming after PSG name their price

  24-08-2026 23:12 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  New Bradley Barcola offer is coming after PSG name their priceLiverpool are still chasing wingers even as the transfer window draws to a close. Having onboarded Victor Munoz for £34m from Osasuna deals remain live for both Bradley Barcola and Yankuba Minteh.The goal was always going to be on restocking wide attackers this summer - a problem made all the more pronounced by Mohamed Salah’s departure to Trabzonspor.Now with the season underway - and Liverpool making do with what they&rs
  
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• Malen on his rapport with Dybala: “He understands me so well. I’m blessed to play with him.”

  24-08-2026 23:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen on his rapport with Dybala: “He understands me so well. I’m blessed to play with him.”Donyell Malen was once again back on Roma’s scoresheet, scoring a hattrick in tonight’s 4-0 win over Fiorentina.After the match, the Dutchman discussed his rapport with Paulo Dybala.“It’s fantastic. I’m blessed to be able to play with a player like him because he understands all my movements and creates space for me to score.”I’m happy to be back
  
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• Fulham vs Chelsea player ratings: Two Blues debutants star with 8/10s but problem player scores 4/10

  24-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso got his Premier League managerial career off to a winning start as Chelsea overcame local rivals Fulham in a five-goal thriller.Chelsea snatched a lead in just 31 seconds as Joao Pedro was slipped in behind by Cole Palmer, with the Brazilian deftly dinking Bernd Leno to kickstart the Alonso era in dream fashion.A bright start from the Blues was cancelled out in preventable fashion when Robert Sanchez was bafflingly beaten at his near post by Josh King, flipping the game on its head a
  
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• Bradley Barcola confident to secure club-record Liverpool transfer

  24-08-2026 23:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola confident to secure club-record Liverpool transferPSG winger Bradley Barcola (23), as well as his entourage, is confident to secure a long-awaited transfer to Liverpool FC before the end of the summer transfer window, according to L’Equipe. The back-to-back UEFA Champions League winners and the Premier League giants are locked in talks for weeks regarding the transfer of Barcola, who has already agreed personal terms with Andoni Iraola’s Reds. The outlet understands t
  
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• Rogers & Palmer star but Sanchez struggles - Fulham v Chelsea player ratings

  24-08-2026 23:01 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Morgan Rogers scored 41 minutes into his Premier League debut for Chelsea [Getty Images]Morgan Rogers scored on his Chelsea debut as Xabi Alonso's side beat Fulham at Craven Cottage.The £117m signing slotted in his side's second goal after Fulham midfielder Josh King had cancelled out Joao Pedro's opener, which came within 31 seconds.Cole Palmer thought he had sealed victory for Chelsea with a third goal early in the second half before debutant striker Gonzalo Garcia gave Fulham hope but t
  
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• Premier League: Palmer shines as Chelsea win 3-2 at rivals Fulham - reaction

  24-08-2026 22:59 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea beat rivals Fulham in final game of Premier League opening round - match report herePalmer, debutant Rogers and Joao Pedro all score as Chelsea's front three shineGarcia and King with Fulham's goals - Sanchez at fault for bothHighlights and analysis from rest of weekend games | Follow your club Premier League: Palmer shines as Chelsea win 3-2 at rivals Fulham - reaction
  
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• Xabi Alonso reacts to Chelsea debut vs Fulham after Enzo Fernandez booed

  24-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso's Premier League managerial debut was eventful on and off the pitch as the Blues beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage and captain Enzo Fernandez was kept out of the Starting XI amid reports that Man City were circling back on the Argentine midfielder.MORE — Fulham v Chelsea recap, highlightsThat would've been a juicy enough storyline to follow before Fernandez was brought into the game for Romeo Lavia midway through the second half, not exactly signaling a falling-out, and was gre
  
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• Dybala becomes first player with three assists since 2021

  24-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Dybala becomes first player with three assists since 2021Donyell Malen devastated the Fiorentina defense alongside Paulo Dybala. The Giallorossi, after an hour of play, took a 3-0 lead against Fiorentina thanks to a hat-trick from the Dutch striker (27′, 52′, 60′). The former Aston Villa player received three assists from La Joya, who put on a show at the Stadio Olimpico, magically lighting it up with his every touch. Speed, changes of direction, quality, and pure creativity: a
  
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• Chelsea's Xabi Alonso on classy goals, Fernandez boos — 'If we want a good team we need a great Cole Palmer.'

  24-08-2026 22:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Xabi Alonso's Premier League managerial debut was eventful on and off the pitch as the Blues beat Fulham 3-2 at Craven Cottage and captain Enzo Fernandez was kept out of the Starting XI amid reports that Man City were circling back on the Argentine midfielder.MORE — Fulham v Chelsea recap, highlightsThat would've been a juicy enough storyline to follow before Fernandez was brought into the game for Romeo Lavia midway through the second half, not exactly signaling a falling-out, and was gre
  
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• Xabi Alonso wins his first match and first derby at Chelsea

  24-08-2026 22:54 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  The coachvirédurealico.On Monday evening, Fulham hosted Chelsea in the final match of the first Premier League matchday.The two London teams, led by Alvaro Arbeloa and Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's two coaches last season, put on quite a battle, ultimately won by Chelsea!Xabi Alonso wins his first match and first derby at ChelseaThe Blues won this derby 3-2 thanks to goals from João Pedro (1'), Morgan Rogers (41') and Cole Palmer (49'). Joshua King (23') and Gonzalo Garcia (54') score
  
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• Manchester City and Aston Villa monitoring Rennes striker Estéban Lepaul

  24-08-2026 22:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City and Aston Villa monitoring Rennes striker Estéban LepaulManchester City and Aston Villa are keeping a close eye on Estéban Lepaul’s (26) remarkable performances with Rennes, L’Equipe can reveal. The 26-year-old was Ligue 1’s best goalscorer last season with a 21-goal haul. On the back of his stunning achievement, which greatly helped Rennes securing Europa League football for this campaign, Lepaul has been rewarded with a contract extension, tying
  
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• Man City enter race for Gakpo - Tuesday's gossip

  24-08-2026 22:48 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City emerge as surprise Cody Gakpo suitors, Newcastle agree to sign Nico Gonzalez, and Manchester United are confident of signing Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly.Manchester City have entered the race to sign Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, 27, with Tottenham also still working on a deal. (Soccer News NL - in Dutch)Newcastle have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City to sign Spain midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 24, for £47m plus £3m in add-ons. (Fabrizio Rom
  
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• Serie A | Roma 4-0 Fiorentina – Malen and Dybala bring Viola back down to earth

  24-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Serie A | Roma 4-0 Fiorentina – Malen and Dybala bring Viola back down to earthDonyell Malen scored a hat-trick, every goal laid on by Paulo Dybala, and Nicolo Pisilli scored as Gian Piero Gasperini’s Roma pulled clear of Fiorentina in the closing fixture of the Serie A opening weekend at the Stadio Olimpico on Monday evening.This was Fabio Grosso’s first competitive match in charge of Fiorentina, the former Italy full-back having replaced Paolo Vanoli in the summer despite the
  
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• Leeds United Target Rejected Twice By Premier League Club: Why The Whites Should Walk Away?

  24-08-2026 22:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Leeds United Target Rejected Twice By Premier League Club: Why The Whites Should Walk Away?Leeds United’s pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk is starting to look like a deal better left alone.According to Isaac Johnson, Daniel Farke’s side have had two loan bids rejected by Chelsea, with the Premier League club unwilling to soften their financial demands or compromise over playing-time assurances. Strasbourg have also shown interest, although Mudryk’s preference is reportedly Leeds.For
  
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• Enzo Fernandez booed at Fulham: Will Chelsea sanction sale to rivals Man City?

  24-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City hope that Chelsea will forget their ignorance of an Enzo Fernandez transfer deadline, as Enzo Maresca reportedly sees the Argentine as his No. 1 target.Fabrizio Romano says that City are in "daily club to club contact with Enzo’s camp," but notes that Chelsea will only sell if they they can improve their team.MORE — Fulham vs Chelsea updates, highlightsFernandez subbed into Chelsea's Week 1 match against Fulham in the 65th minute and was booed with every touch of the
  
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• Agents jets out, Liverpool ready to strike agreement over £65m deal

  24-08-2026 22:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Agents jets out, Liverpool ready to strike agreement over £65m dealLiverpool are closing in on their next summer transfer based on the recent reports. Let's be honest, this summer has been a bit of a mess for Richard Hughes and Liverpool's recruitment team. Saying things haven't gone to plan would be putting it mildly.By now, the club would have expected to move on some of the fringe players taking up space in the squad while also bringing in the reinforcements Andoni Iraola needs.Instead,
  
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• Manchester City are adding a winger that will give absolutely everything for his team

  24-08-2026 22:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City are adding a winger that will give absolutely everything for his teamLast week it emerged that Manchester City were moving quickly to sign hard-working winger Allan from Palmeiras. The Brazilian winger thrives in one-on-one situations and is a player who will give his all for the cause and work tirelessly to help his team on both sides of the ball. City have to get to work this week to bolster Enzo Maresca’s squad after they have sold a host of players to make room for play
  
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• Malen breaks another Serie A goal-scoring record: 17 goals in 19 Serie A games

  24-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Malen breaks another Serie A goal-scoring record: 17 goals in 19 Serie A gamesDonyell Malen is devastating Fiorentina’s defense alongside Paulo Dybala. The Giallorossi, after an hour of play, are leading 3-0 against Fiorentina, with the Dutch striker scoring a hat trick (27′, 52′, 60′). The former Aston Villa player received three assists from Paulo Dybala, who is putting on a show at the Stadio Olimpico, which magically lights up with his every touch. Malen has gone down
  
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• Everton Open Door To 25-Year-Old’s Exit Amid Transfer Interest: Right Decision?

  24-08-2026 22:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Everton Open Door To 25-Year-Old’s Exit Amid Transfer Interest: Right Decision?Everton are ready to listen to offers for Jake O’Brien, according to The Athletic, with the Republic of Ireland defender attracting interest from clubs in England and across Europe as the transfer deadline looms.Everton bracing for O’Brien departure as deadline approachesThe 25-year-old started 35 Premier League matches last season, playing 3,124 minutes. There was a catch, though. Almost all of that
  
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• Crystal Palace interested in Marseille midfielder Quinten Timber

  24-08-2026 22:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Crystal Palace interested in Marseille midfielder Quinten TimberCrystal Palace have enquired about Marseille and Netherlands international midfielder Quinten Timber (25), according to L’Equipe. The outlet understands that the Eagles, who have lost their Premier League opener against Everton (2-0), are expected to make concrete steps to sign Arsenal full-back Jurriën Timber’s twin brother. Crystal Palace are looking for midfield reinforcements, and the Marseille man is high on th
  
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• Premier League: Palmer sparkles as Chelsea lead 3-2 at Fulham in thrilling derby

  24-08-2026 22:15 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea leading at rivals Fulham in final game of Premier League opening roundPalmer, debutant Rogers and Joao Pedro all score as Chelsea's front three shineGarcia and King with Fulham's goals - Sanchez at fault for bothEx-Real Madrid managers Arbeloa and Alonso going head to headHighlights and analysis from rest of weekend games | Follow your club Premier League: Palmer sparkles as Chelsea lead 3-2 at Fulham in thrilling derby
  
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• Real Sociedad reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Mamadou Sarr

  24-08-2026 22:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Sociedad reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Mamadou SarrChelsea and Real Sociedad have reached an agreement over Mamadou Sarr’s (20) loan move to the Basque side, according to Foot Mercato. The Senegalese international centre-back’s loan move includes no option to buy. Sarr joined Chelsea from BlueCo-owned Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg in a €14m deal in the 2025 summer transfer window. Sarr was then allowed to spend the following campaign on loan at Strasbourg, until Chelsea
  
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• It's coming, Liverpool make massive bid to sign African star

  24-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  It's coming, Liverpool make massive bid to sign African starLiverpool have made a bid to sign an African star. Richard Hughes' time at Liverpool appears to be drawing to a close, with his expected move to Al Hilal bringing an end to a relatively short but eventful spell as sporting director.Assessing his tenure is difficult because it has contained such contrasting periods. Liverpool have enjoyed significant success during his time at the club, but that has been accompanied by several transfer w
  
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• Aston Villa Lead Race For £33m Serie A Outcast Striker: Good Option For Emery?

  24-08-2026 22:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa Lead Race For £33m Serie A Outcast Striker: Good Option For Emery?Aston Villa have been linked with a move for Juventus striker Jonathan David, with reports from Ekrem Konur suggesting the Italian club could accept £30.07m-£33.74m for the 26-year-old. Manchester United and Arsenal have also been mentioned, but Villa are being presented as the club currently best placed to make a move.There is one problem with the whole argument, though. Villa’s situation has c
  
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